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Senior Snippets, March 12 edition

by | Mar 11, 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.

Borrowing Your First E-Book
Wednesday, March 12, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Hopkinton Public Library librarian Danielle will lead this educational class on how to borrow and read an e-book through Libby. Danielle will talk participants through the signup process, teach how to search for books, show how to borrow an e-book, and explain how to open and read an e-book. Attendees also will get an instruction packet to take home. Nothing is required for the class, but anyone who wants to read e-books with Libby via the library will need a smartphone (iPhone or Android), tablet or computer, as well a a valid library card.

Painting with Venus
Thursday, March, 13, 1 p.m.
This mingle and paint event is led by artist and instructor Amy Adams. This lighthearted event will boost creativity and provide an opportunity to connect with others through the use of art. All experience levels are welcome and encouraged to attend.This program is generally supported by a grant from the Hopkinton Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Advance registration is required, and space is limited.

A Celtic Celebration
Monday, March 17, 1 p.m.
On St. Patrick’s Day, Davis Bates will regale attendees with tales and songs from Ireland, Scotland and Wales — stories of sea folk and wee folk, and singalongs galore. Light refreshments will be served. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Hopkinton Seniors.

Rep. Arena-DeRosa Office Hours
Monday, March 24, 10 a.m.-noon
The state representative looks forward to meeting with constituents at the Senior Center as well as discussing any issues with which he might be able to assist. Those with questions can email james.arena-derosa@mahouse.gov.

Registry of Motor Vehicles: REAL ID
Tuesday, March 25, 1 p.m.
To fly in the United States, individuals will be required to use a REAL ID or passport after May 7 of this year. The RMV will host a workshop to help people understand what a REAL ID is, who needs one and how to apply.

History of Women’s Undergarments
Wednesday, March 26, 2:30 p.m.
Corsets, girdles and bustles — this presentation discusses how women managed to survive the tortured silhouettes of the Renaissance, Baroque and Victorian periods. This program explores the curious garments that formed the foundations of the fashionable shapes of various periods in history and the ways in which these garments reshaped women’s bodies into the desired aesthetic of the time.

History of Women’s Suffrage in the U.S.
Thursday, March 27, 1 p.m.
The National Women’s History Museum presents this virtual program, which discusses some of the major figures, organizations and milestones in the fight for women’s right to vote in the 19th and 20th centuries. From the Seneca Falls Convention to the passing of the 19th Amendment, this presentation explores the work of women and organizations across the United States who fought for universal suffrage.

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