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Senior Snippets, Sept. 17 edition

by | Sep 16, 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.

HHS String Quartet
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m.
The Hopkinton High School String Quartet — juniors Yulhee Kwon (violin), Jacob Wu (violin), Aritro Chatterjee (viola) and Jackson Chen (cello) — was formed more than four years ago. Each member of the quartet now has several years of orchestral and solo experience as members of the Hopkinton Public Schools orchestras, New England Conservatory Prep program, Rivers Conservatory, Groton Hill Music School and various local and international music competitions. Advance registration is requested for this event. Light refreshments will be served.

CarFit Wednesday
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 12-3 p.m.
CarFit is a program that helps mature drivers find their safest fit. This is an educational program that provides a quick yet comprehensive review of how well drivers and their vehicles work together. The program, which was developed by AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association, also provides information and materials on community-specific resources that could enhance driving safety and increase mobility.

Live Musical Performance by Tommy Rull
Thursday, Sept. 25, 1 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of Hopkinton Seniors in honor of National Senior Center Month, this one-hour program will feature the musical stylings of Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Kenny Rogers, Paul Anka, Barry Manilow, Elvis Presley, Perry Como, Lou Rawls, Engelbert Humperdinck, Roy Orbison and many more. Attendees will enjoy an hour of music, laughter, singing and dancing. Light refreshments will be served. Advance registration is requested.

Hopkinton Repair Fair
Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-noon
The annual Hopkinton Repair Fair is a free community event where people can bring items that don’t work right — such as small appliances, dull knives, books that need rebinding, clothing that needs fixes, etc. — and volunteers help repair them. Individuals must remain on site while their item is repaired and should bring necessary replacement parts if applicable, or be prepared to run out to a hardware store. Walk-ins are welcome, or individuals can call the Senior Center to register repair requests.

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