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Senior Snippets, Dec. 10 edition

by | Dec 9, 2025 | Featured

The Hopkinton Senior Center is open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For a more extensive listing of programs and services, including lunch program menus, as well as a newsletter, check hopkintonseniorcenter.com. Anyone with questions can call 508-497-9730. The Senior Center also has a Facebook page that provides updates on resources, programs and events.

HCA Winter Art Auction Exhibit
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1 p.m.
Attendees will receive a free docent tour of the Lotvin Gallery exhibit at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. The gallery features donated winter or holiday-themed artwork and sculptures that will be auctioned off to support the HCA. Attendees will meet at the HCA building on Hayden Rowe Street.

Creeque Alley
Thursday, Dec. 11, 1 p.m.
Acoustic duo Sean and Dan pay tribute to American folk music, the 1960s folk music revival and folk rock of the mid-to-late 1960s. This program is sponsored by a grant from the Hopkinton Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the Friends of Hopkinton Seniors.

HPS Superintendent Listening Session
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 9:30
a.m.
Hopkinton Public Schools Superintendent Evan Bishop will visit the Senior Center as part of his district-wide listening tour to hear from community members. Attendees will have the opportunity to share thoughts, ask questions and engage in conversation about the partnership between the school district and the broader Hopkinton community. Coffee and light refreshments will be available.

Be Part of the Football Crowd
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1 p.m.
Author Barrie Atkin offers an informative presentation about football to help those less familiar with the game or who struggle to understand it.

Clothing Styles of the Jane Austen Era
Thursday, Dec. 18, 1 p.m.
This virtual program explores the wardrobes of some of Jane Austen’s most famous characters, providing information about the clothing of the era and common accessories. Attendees can join a watch party at the Senior Center or call for the Zoom link.

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