JUNE 2023 PROGRAMING

• Registration for most CEA programs and events can be done through www.myactivecenter.com

• All exercise classes are drop-in.

• Payments accepted via cash, check or credit card.

First time attending an exercise class??? NO CHARGE to you!

COHASSET CAFÉ - Mondays from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.. Drop-in coffee social. All are welcome. Enjoy coffee, home-baked pastries, and friendly conversation. $3.00 donation per person. Bring a friend and remember your first time is free! During Café’

TOWN NURSE'S OFFICE HOURS - First and Third Mondays of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.      

STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOAN MESCHINO'S OFFICE HOURS - Monday June 12th from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

BOCCE/CORNHOLE - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Play Bocce outside or if the weather dictates, Cornhole inside. Drop-ins are welcome and new players are invited. NO CHARGE!

TECHNOLOGY DROP-IN HELP - First Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Help with computers, tablets, smartphones, Facebook, Instagram, Skype, texting, etc., with Brigid - technology librarian from the Paul Pratt Library. First come, first serve. NO CHARGE!

REFLEXOLOGY - *NEW DATES AND TIMES* Second Tuesday of each month and Last Monday of each month from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. by appointment ONLY. Reflexology is the application of pressure at various levels to the foot to produce a positive effect on a corresponding body part to release blockages causing pain or illness. Thirty-minute reflexology session by a certified reflexologist, Anne Brennan. Register via www.myactivecenter.com or 781-383-9112. Payment is due at the time of service. $30.00 per session.

MASSAGE THERAPY -  Second Wednesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. by appointment ONLY. Paula Conner is a licensed massage therapist and has worked on over one thousand clients. Working from the waist up knee down over clothing, Paula hopes to bring some relief from pain, stress, and anxiety. Please call 781-383-9112 to register or www.myactivecenter.com. Payment is due at the time of service. Thirty-minute sessions - $30.00 per session.

"ASK A LAWYER” - *NEW DATES AND TIMES* Tuesday June 13, 2023 / Tuesday September 12, 2023 / Tuesday December 12, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Paul Schwartzman, Estate Planning Attorney, Founder of Twin Pine Law Firm, Rockland. He focuses on estate planning, estate administration, and elder law. FREE half-hour consults at Willcutt Commons by appointment only. Contact the Cohasset Elder Affairs offices at 781-383-9112 to book your appointment.

MANICURES & MINI-PEDICURES BY JODDIE - Tuesday June 27th from 10:00 a.m. -  6:00 p.m. by appointment ONLY. A licensed manicurist performs manicures and mini pedicures at discount prices. Manicures: shape, clean, buff, and hand polish, $15. No polish, $10, Mini-pedicure $13. Appointments fill-up fast. Call 781-383-9112 to schedule.

SHINE APPOINTMENTS - (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone), SHINE Counselor Lynne Buckley. If you would like to book a virtual or in-person appointment regarding your Medicare or Health Insurance options, please call the Cohasset Elder Affairs offices at 781-383-9112 to schedule through Diane Picot.

KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP – Thursdays from 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. All levels. Whether you have always wanted to learn and have never held a needle or hook or are an experienced crafter, you are welcome! Do you have a project sitting in the closet that you’re stuck on? Need help fixing a mistake? Want to show off your mad crafting skills?  Join us and come help shape our new group.  Lisa Rosen has never met a yarn she didn’t love. She is a lifelong crafter and a knitting and crochet instructor and designer. She worked for many years in a local yarn shop. She currently has a custom knit and design business.  Walk in a group. FREE *Please note the instructor will not be present on the third Thursday of every month, although the class will still meet.*

ONCOLOGY SUPPORT GROUP – Third Wednesday of each month. Peer-led support group.  Drop-ins welcome. *The group will be by Zoom the other Wednesdays of the month. Please call the Cohasset Elder Affairs offices at 781-383-9112 for more information.

PLEIN AIR DRAWING/PAINTING - Tuesdays June 6th - July 18th. (No class July 4th). 9:30-11:30. Instructor Patricia Laliberte will provide ample group and individual instruction. Class meets weekly at local outdoor locations where participants may draw or paint the subject of their choice. Walking on uneven ground may be required. Bring a chair. During inclement weather, the class will meet at Willcutt Commons. Basic drawing materials were provided to new participants. Preference is given to current students. Please register by calling 781-383-9112. The fee includes material. $25.00 per person.

FATHER’S DAY COOKOUT - Wednesday June 21st @ 12:00 p.m. All are welcome, no need to be a father for this summer tradition!   Sponsored and prepared by Cohasset Police Association. Enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs and meet the individuals who work tirelessly to keep our community safe.  Bring a friend to kick off the first day of summer! RSVP by Friday June 16th via www.myactivecenter.com or 781-383-9112. FREE

TWO-DAY IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING WORKSHOP - Wednesday June 28th and Thursday June 29th from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Join Internationally Acclaimed American Impressionist, Diane Leonard. Her paintings are collected worldwide.  Having taught for many years at the Scottsdale Art School, Diane is now offering a unique class here at Willcutt Commons.  Known for her luminosity in her work, she will teach you these secret and innovative methods for vivid colors, textures, and light. Diane will design a unique and exciting still-life setup for this class. Each day starts with a demonstration that will keep you mesmerized, followed by hands-on individual instruction.  Learn to dance while you paint!  You will find joy in your paintings!  Register now. Space is limited! All levels are welcome. The two-day Workshop fee is only $75.00 and includes supplies. Register at 781-383-9112 or www.myactivecenter.com. RSVP by Thursday June 22nd.

• June movie has been CANCELLED
• June book is: "Lucy by the Sea" by Elizabeth Strout

BUS TRIPS FOR 2023

BUS TRIPS ARE BACK FOR THE 2023 SEASON! 

Are you looking to explore the fun and festivities of New England and make friends along the way?

In collaboration with Hull, Scituate and Norwell Senior Centers

**Please register with your respective Senior Center**

Payment is due in advance. Please contact Diane Picot at 781-383-9112 to register.

THE NEWPORT FLOWER SHOW

Friday Jun 23, 2023 - $150.00 - Register Now!

Travel to Newport, RI for the 27^th annual Newport Flower Show. This superb seaside flower show is unlike any other flower and garden show around. Between the fabulous Gilded Age “summer cottage” setting of the marble House, the excellent vendors, live music, sweeping views, and ocean breezes, every corner of this event is a delight for the senses and that’s before you get to the amazing flower displays. The tour includes Roundtrip Motor Coach, Admission to the Flower Show, Tour Director, and all gratuities, including the bus driver and tour director.  Lunch at the Brick Alley Pub, food choices: Chicken Parmigiana, Cajun Caesar Salad, Lobster Salad Roll, Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs, Baked Cod, or Penne al Pomodoro.  Depart Cohasset 8:00 am/ Return 6:00 pm

Checks payable to: Tours of Distinction

ISLE OF SHOALS LIGHTHOUSES AND PORTSMOUTH HARBOR WATER CRUISE

Tuesday Jul 18, 2023 - $149.00 - Registration begins May 1st

The tour includes a Roundtrip Motor Coach, Tour Guide, and Harbor Cruise aboard the Victorian Style Thomas Laighton. Explore the little-known but historically crucial, legendary Isles of Shoals located 9 miles off the New Hampshire & Maine Seacoast. As you glide through Portsmouth Harbor, we will see a unique working out with tugboats, tankers, and the nation’s oldest and active naval yard, the closed castle-like prison “the Alcatraz of the East” the quaint Olde Port waterfront, a famous Grand Resort Hotel, five historic forts, and three Lighthouses.  Lunch on land at the Portsmouth Gas Light The company was built in 1837.  Food choices: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Baked Haddock, Grilled Boneless. Depart/ Return times will be announced at a later date. 

Checks payable to: Best of Times Travel

THE CORVETTE DOO WOP REVUE SHOW AND LOBSTER BAKE

Thursday August 10, 2023 - $119.00 - Registration begins June 1st

This trip includes a Roundtrip Motor Coach. The Corvette Doo-Wop Revue is dedicated to preserving and performing the greatest music ever made- the music of the 1950s Doo-Wop era. Their incredibly entertaining show and comical stage antics have left many a happy audience screaming for more.   Join us to hear songs from the past, Rock Around the Clock, In the Still of The Night, Runaround Sue, Splish Splash, Shake Rattle & Roll, and many more! Lunch includes Whole Boiled 1. ¼ lb. lobster, Clam Chowder, Fresh Streamed Mussels, Fresh Maine Clams, Corn-on-the Cob, Potatoes, and Onions or a ½ BBQ Chicken as a non-lobster alternative. Depart/Return times to be announced. 

Checks payable to: Best of Times Travel

CHARLES RIVER BOAT CRUISE

Thursday September 14, 2023 - $110.00 - Registration begins June 1st

This trip includes a 70-minute narrated cruise, hosted by Charles Riverboat Company, and offers all the historic sights of Boston and Cambridge. Experience landmarks from Beacon Hill to Harvard, all while cruising along the Charles River on our climate-controlled boat.  Lunch at the Cheesecake Factory. Food Choices include anything from the entrée menu with cheesecake for dessert. After lunch, there will be time for shopping at the Cambrigeside Galleria.

Checks made payable to: Bloom Tours

NEW HAMPSHIRE’S FOLIAGE SPLENDOR

Wednesday October 11, 2023 - $129.00 - Registration begins August 1st

The trip includes a trip to Granite State Candy Shoppe located in Concord, New Hampshire. The visit includes a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the candy-making process, samples of their magnificent chochhlat4es, and time for shopping. Lunch at the Common Man Restaurant. Food choices: Apple Walnut Chicken or Baked Haddock. After lunch, you will visit Meadow Ledge Farm in London, NH which features fresh baked goods, farm fresh fruits and vegetables, and locally made products all in a unique and charming atmosphere where they’ve been awarded the best cider donuts in the state. Everyone will receive a gift of Meadow Ledge’s delicious Apple Cider donuts to take home. The stop includes a tractor ride through the orchard, some hot apple cider, and a cider donut. Depart Cohasset/ 8:00 a.m. Return at 7:15 pm.

Checks Payable to: Best of Times Travel

Holiday Trip — TBA — late November or early December – stay tuned!