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General Information About Our Programs

Here are some of the activities we are currently offering. Before you come for the first time, please call the Newton Senior Center or check our weekly e-newsletter to confirm the date and time.

Educational Events

Music history, travel, cooking, and nature lectures

Performances

Concerts, theatre performances, parties

Workshops (with a fee)

Mah Jongg, Watercolor Painting, Acrylic Painting, Ceramics, and Mosaics

Affinity Groups

Men’s Club, French, Spanish, Book Club, French, Spanish, Mandarin

Music

Swing Band, Folk Sing-Alongs

Drop-In Programs

Sketching/Drawing Studio, Mah Jongg and Bridge Open Play, Billiards Open Play

In-Person Fitness Classes

Muscle, Movement, & Balance, Chair Yoga, Seated Strength & Balance, Beginner Tai Chi, Intermediate/Advanced Tai Chi, LaBlast, Dance Aerobics, Line Dancing

Virtual Fitness & Wellness Classes

Zumba Gold, Seated, Strength & Balance, Mindful Meditation

Support Groups

Parkinson’s Support Group, Caregiver Support Group (we offer two: one in-person, one on Zoom), Bereavement Support Group, Clutter Support Group

Helpful Services

MetroWest Legal Clinic, Hearing Clinic, Health Maintenance Clinic, Congressional Office Hours, Community Shredding Day

MBTA Senior CharlieCard Events

We are not currently running events because you can now apply on-line for a Senior CharlieCard. Please click here for the application form and contact our Social Worker, Emily Kuhl, at ekuhl@newtonma.gov or 617-796-1672 if you need assistance. You may reach the MBTA at 617-222-3200.
Tech Tutors Available

 

The Newton Senior Center has several volunteer "tech tutors" who assist Newton seniors, on an appointment-only basis. The appointments are arranged mutually between the Tech Tutor and the student. Appointments will be held in-person at the Newton Senior Center during our operating hours. Tech Tutors can meet between one to six times with the same student and can help you with the following: iPhone, Android, iPad, Tablet, PC Computer, Mac Computer, Zoom, Jitterbug

 

Please email or call Ilana at iseidmann@newtonma.govor 617-796-1670 with your name, telephone number, what device you have, and a little bit about the issue.