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.

Schedule Update
The Senior Center will be closed from noon on Tuesday, Dec. 24, through Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Transportation Programs for Seniors
The Hopkinton Senior Center offers transportation to and from the Senior Center as well as local shopping Mondays through Fridays for Hopkinton residents. Anyone looking for transportation for medical appointments or essential shopping should call to learn about transportation options.

TED Talks Discussion Group
Mondays, 12:30 p.m.
In 1984, TED Talks were created to bring technology, entertainment and design information to the curious and open-minded public. These videos cover a wide array of subjects and always lead to lively discussion and conversation. Casual TED Talks group meetings are held every Monday for one hour. Attendees — either in person or over Zoom — will view one of these videos and follow with a discussion. The program is free. Individuals should register by calling the Senior Center.

Let’s Run Away to the Circus
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2:30 p.m.
The Ringling Museum will lead this virtual presentation, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the early 20th century circus. This program will use historic photographs and other objects from the Circus Museum collection to illustrate stories of performers, managers, animals, spectators and everyone in between. Attendees will be invited to share their own circus memories as well.

Be Red Cross Ready: Emergency Preparedness
Monday, Dec. 16, 1 p.m.
Floods, hurricanes and wildfires are becoming more frequent and can be devastating to loved ones, homes and communities. Participants in this program will build confidence by learning simple steps to take now to help prepare and protect one’s family. Hosted by the American Red Cross, Be Red Cross Ready is a national, standardized, free preparedness education curriculum for adults taught by certified presenters. The program is designed to help people understand, prepare for and respond appropriately to disasters.

Snowy Scapes and Celebrations: The Artist’s Holiday
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2:30 p.m.
Through the years, artists have created works both grand and intimate, religious and secular, in response to the “most wonderful time of the year.” This virtual presentation is an overview of the variety of ways artists have captured the magic of the season. It includes works by Grandma Moses, Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol.