September 2016
Dancing Through the Decades Highlights with Dance Caliente
Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves, owners of Dance Caliente, will once again, transport their audiences through time with heartthrobbing theatrical ballroom dancing, dazzling period costumes, amusing stories, nostalgic music and lots of audience participation. No fee; call 781-396-6010 to reserve a free ticket. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Medford Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. It is also funded in part by the Friends…
Find out more »March 2017
Pastel Workshop: The 45-Million-Dollar Flower
Join pastel artist Greg Maichack for a hands-on pastel workshop inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe. This is a program for adults with all materials included. While it will be held at the Medford Senior Center, you do not have to be a senior to attend! Please register at the Medford Senior Center at 781-396-6010 or the Medford Public Library at 781-395-7950. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Medford Public Library and the Medford Senior Center.
Find out more »The Elders Ensemble of Prometheus Dance
The Elders Ensemble of Prometheus Dance is a group of eight postprofessional dancers ages 60-92. Formed by Artistic Directors Diane Arvanites and Tommy Neblett, they perform original dance/theatre pieces that tell the bittersweet stories of their lives. The group will perform three pieces. This performance is free and open to everyone. While the event is taking place at the Medford Senior Center, you do not have to be a senior to attend! Please call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010 to reserve a seat. Presented by the Medford Arts…
Find out more »May 2017
Back Pocket Dancers: Generations in Dance and Song
Intergenerational, Cambridge-based dance troupe Back Pocket Dancers, saxophonist Bill Thompson, and vocalists Philip Hamilton and Regine Gelin will be featured in “Generations in Dance and Song.” The Back Pocket troupe features eight dancers including 94-year-old West Medford resident Dorothy Elizabeth Tucker. They will perform stories that are told on the back porch, on this continent and far away. Each member of the company is a storyteller who becomes part of the story, an integral part of the whole. Through dance…
Find out more »Back Pocket Dancers: Generations in Dance and Song
Intergenerational, Cambridge-based dance troupe Back Pocket Dancers, saxophonist Bill Thompson, and vocalists Philip Hamilton and Regine Gelin will be featured in “Generations in Dance and Song.” The Back Pocket troupe features eight dancers including 94-year-old West Medford resident Dorothy Elizabeth Tucker. They will perform stories that are told on the back porch, on this continent and far away. Each member of the company is a storyteller who becomes part of the story, an integral part of the whole. Through dance…
Find out more »August 2017
Making Medford Podcast
Representatives of the Mystic Makerspace invite you to join them as they answer all your Podcast questions and interview Medford Seniors for their Making Medford Podcast series. The Mystic Makerspace, located in the Medford Public Library, offers tools, space, education and materials for adults, seniors and teens ages 16 and over. Check Open Making and class information at mysticmakerspace.org.
Find out more »Making Medford Podcast
Representatives of the Mystic Makerspace invite you to join them as they answer all your Podcast questions and interview Medford Seniors for their Making Medford Podcast series. The Mystic Makerspace, located in the Medford Public Library, offers tools, space, education and materials for adults, seniors and teens ages 16 and over. Check Open Making and class information at mysticmakerspace.org.
Find out more »October 2017
Dance Caliente: Dancing Through Time and History
In this exciting interactive ballroom dance show, performers Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves (owners of Dance Caliente) display their irresistible charm in dazzling costumes depicting the era of each dance, which include waltz, tango, swing, and more. The audience is encouraged and guided to try each dance right from their seats and sometimes on the dance floor while they connect to an earlier time in their life and the lives of generations past. This event is supported in part by…
Find out more »Novel Idea Book Group: Tapestry of Fortunes
The Novel Idea Book Group meets at the Medford Senior Center on the last Friday of the month (except for November, when the meeting will be on the third Friday) at 10 a.m. This is a fiction group for all adults; you do not have to be a senior to attend. Books are available at the library. Here is the 2017-18 schedule of books: October 27: “Tapestry of Fortunes” by Elizabeth Berg November 17: “Postmistress” by Sarah Blake December 29:…
Find out more »November 2017
Novel Idea Book Group: Postmistress
The Novel Idea Book Group meets at the Medford Senior Center on the last Friday of the month (except for November, when the meeting will be on the third Friday) at 10 a.m. This is a fiction group for all adults; you do not have to be a senior to attend. Books are available at the library. Here is the remaining 2017-18 schedule of books: November 17: “Postmistress” by Sarah Blake December 29: “Light in the Ruins” by Chris Bohjalian…
Find out more »December 2017
Novel Idea Book Group: Light in the Ruins
The Novel Idea Book Group meets at the Medford Senior Center on the last Friday of the month at 10 a.m. This is a fiction group for all adults; you do not have to be a senior to attend. Books will be available at the library the first week of September. Here is the remaining 2017-18 schedule of books: December 29: “Light in the Ruins” by Chris Bohjalian January 26: “Caleb's Crossing” by Geraldine Brooks February 23: “Boston Girl” by…
Find out more »January 2018
Novel Idea Book Group: Caleb’s Crossing
The Novel Idea Book Group meets at the Medford Senior Center on the last Friday of the month at 10 a.m. This is a fiction group for all adults; you do not have to be a senior to attend. Books are available at the library. Here is the remaining 2017-18 schedule of books: January 26: “Caleb's Crossing” by Geraldine Brooks February 23: “Boston Girl” by Anita Diamant March 23: “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes April 27: “Morning Glory” by…
Find out more »February 2018
Novel Idea Book Group: Boston Girl
The Novel Idea Book Group meets at the Medford Senior Center on the last Friday of the month at 10 a.m. This is a fiction group for all adults; you do not have to be a senior to attend. Books are available at the library. Here is the remaining 2017-18 schedule of books: February 23: “Boston Girl” by Anita Diamant March 23: “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes April 27: “Morning Glory” by Sarah Jio May 25: “Ines of My…
Find out more »March 2018
Novel Idea Book Group: Me Before You
The Novel Idea Book Group meets at the Medford Senior Center on the last Friday of the month at 10 a.m. This is a fiction group for all adults; you do not have to be a senior to attend. Books are available at the library. Note: The April and May meetings of the group have been canceled.
Find out more »May 2018
Painting Workshop: Monet’s Magic
Imagine using the actual imagery that inspired Monet to paint his “Water Lily” paintings. Join Greg Maichack, a Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) pastel demonstrator, for this new workshop for beginners to advanced, in which you produce your own Impressionist pastel painting. All participants will keep their pastel paintings and use hundreds of Maichack's professional-grade pastels, paper, and materials. This workshop is open to everyone - you do not need to be a senior to attend - but space is limited…
Find out more »July 2018
An Afternoon with Rachel Revere
Character re-enactor Jessa S. Piaia will present a living history portrayal of Rachel Revere, in this history program set in 1805. Paul Revere married Rachel Walker within five months of the passing of his first wife. Rachel took on the care of the children, and with Paul had six more of their own. Rachel Revere was known as a woman of “forthright hospitality and remarkable good humour.” The audience will meet Mrs. Revere on an afternoon in 1805, as she share episodes of the Reveres’…
Find out more »The Modernistics
Spend a summer afternoon with the Modernistics as they perform selections from the Great American Songbook. The Modernistics are Peter H. Bloom, flute; Mark Leighton, guitar; Ted Powers, guitar, ukulele, percussion, tap and vocals; and Pamela Powers, tap and vocals. The group performs upbeat shows of music and dance with crowd-pleasing favorites by great American tunesmiths. An ice cream social will accompany the performance. Free tickets will be available at the Medford Senior Center starting July 2. Tickets are limited. All ages are welcome. This performance is sponsored by…
Find out more »October 2018
Dance Caliente: Dancing Through the Decades
Travel through time with an interactive Ballroom Dance show that brings the world to your feet! Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves of Dance Caliente perform their choreography inspired by a mix of cultures from Africa and Europe. In between every costumed dance, audience members are engaged in exciting movement activities, so they too can feel energized by the music. To reserve a tickes, please call the Medford Senior Center at 781-396-6010. This event is part of Arts Across Medford, a…
Find out more »Author Talk: Stephen Puleo – The Boston Italians
Much of Medford is built on a strong foundation of immigrants who settled in the region in the 1800s. In this event, author Stephen Puleo will present his book, "The Boston Italians: A Story of Pride, Perseverance, and Paesani, from the Years of the Great Immigration to the Present Day," describing the experience of the ancestors of today’s Medford residents, and telling the story of how they transformed from Italians to Italian-Americans while enduring challenging social and political circumstances. This…
Find out more »November 2018
Senior Center Holiday Fair
Twenty-two crafters will be on hand offering their wares for sale at the Medford Senior Center's Holiday Fair. There also will be musical entertainment by the Public Harmony singers, holiday gifts, Christmas treats, raffles and a 50/50 drawing.
Find out more »March 2019
Children’s Irish Step Dance Class
The Medford Recreation Department is offering an eight-week course that will introduce the basics of Irish Step Dance to children ages 7 to 12. Children will practice dancing on their own and with a partner or group. A strong emphasis will be placed on the connection between music and dance, and children will dance to reels, jigs, and hornpipes over the course of the class. Instructor Hannah DeRusha has been dancing for 25 years and currently teaches with O'Riley Irish Dance in Medford…
Find out more »September 2019
Brink’s Robbery: Crime of the Century
The Medford Historical Society presents historian, author and Medford resident Stephanie Schorow for the talk "The Brink's Robbery: The Crime of the Century." Schorow, author of a book about the crime, will share the captivating story of a ragtag gang of petty thieves who committed the largest robbery in the United States on January 19, 1950, in Boston’s North End neighborhood. It was nearly the perfect crime. Learn how the robbery "went down" and the Medford connection. Schorow, a former…
Find out more »Dance Caliente: Dancing Through the Decades
Travel through time with an interactive Ballroom Dance show that brings the world to your feet! Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves of Dance Caliente perform their choreography inspired by a mix of cultures from Africa and Europe. In between every costumed dance, audience members are engaged in exciting movement activities, so they too can feel energized by the music. To reserve a tickets, please visit the Medford Senior Center information desk or call the center at 781-396-6010. Supported in part…
Find out more »October 2019
Medford Messages in Stained Glass
The Medford Public Library and Medford Council on Aging present "Medford Messages in Stained Glass," with historian Dee Morris and artist Susan Altman. Learn about Medford’s fascinating history of stained glass, including windows in homes as well as in houses of worship, which focus on trees, flowers, people and geometric shapes. Participants will enjoy a slideshow and discussion, then make their own small stained glass piece from precut pieces. Space is limited to 20 participants. Please call the Medford Senior Center at…
Find out more »November 2019
Senior Center Holiday Fair
Twenty-two crafters will be on hand offering their wares for sale at the Medford Senior Center's Holiday Fair. There also will be musical entertainment by the Public Harmony singers, holiday gifts, Christmas treats, raffles and a 50/50 drawing.
Find out more »Molasses: From the Slave Trade to the Great Flood
The Medford Historical Society & Museum presents a talk by author and historian Anthony Sammarco on "Molasses: From the Slave Trade to the Great Flood," at the Medford Senior Center. Massachusetts has an integral connection with molasses. Rum from New England was traded in Africa for slaves, who were brought to the sugar cane plantations of the Caribbean. The sugar cane was refined into molasses, which was shipped to New England and used in the distillation of rum. This talk will…
Find out more »January 2020
Canceled: Senior Artitude
Due to the closure of the Medford Senior Center due to public health concerns, Artitude with Debbie Corleto will not be offered today.
Find out more »Senior Makerspace: Painting with Acrylics
The Medford Senior Center is offering a free Makerspace class, Painting with Acrylics, led by Alie Cummings. Try a new craft and take home your art. Space is limited to 12 participants; sign up by calling the Senior Center at 781-396-6010.
Find out more »Canceled: Senior Artitude
Due to the closure of the Medford Senior Center due to public health concerns, Artitude with Debbie Corleto will not be offered today.
Find out more »Canceled: Senior Artitude
Due to the closure of the Medford Senior Center due to public health concerns, Artitude with Debbie Corleto will not be offered today.
Find out more »Senior Ceramics
The Medford Senior Center presents a ceramics class with Rosemary Ardagna from Claydreams of Arlington. Cost is $5 per two-hour class (cost of pottery piece not included). To sign up, please call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010.
Find out more »Canceled: Senior Artitude
Due to the closure of the Medford Senior Center due to public health concerns, Artitude with Debbie Corleto will not be offered today.
Find out more »Senior Ceramics
The Medford Senior Center presents a ceramics class with Rosemary Ardagna from Claydreams of Arlington. Cost is $5 per two-hour class (cost of pottery piece not included). To sign up, please call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010.
Find out more »Author Talk: Peg Casey – Mystic River Mermaid
The Medford Senior Center welcomes author Peg Casey to talk about her 2019 book "Mystic River Mermaid," the story of a girl and her grandmother who have an encounter with a mermaid. Casey is a local multimedia artist who exhibits her work in the greater Boston area. Reserve a seat by calling 781-396-6010.
Find out more »Canceled: Senior Artitude
Due to the closure of the Medford Senior Center due to public health concerns, Artitude with Debbie Corleto will not be offered today.
Find out more »February 2020
Canceled: Senior Artitude
Due to the closure of the Medford Senior Center due to public health concerns, Artitude with Debbie Corleto will not be offered today.
Find out more »Canceled: Senior Artitude
Due to the closure of the Medford Senior Center due to public health concerns, Artitude with Debbie Corleto will not be offered today.
Find out more »Canceled: Senior Artitude
Due to the closure of the Medford Senior Center due to public health concerns, Artitude with Debbie Corleto will not be offered today.
Find out more »Canceled: Senior Artitude
Due to the closure of the Medford Senior Center due to public health concerns, Artitude with Debbie Corleto will not be offered today.
Find out more »March 2020
Canceled: Senior Artitude
Due to the closure of the Medford Senior Center due to public health concerns, Artitude with Debbie Corleto will not be offered today.
Find out more »Canceled: Senior Artitude
Due to the closure of the Medford Senior Center due to public health concerns, Artitude with Debbie Corleto will not be offered today.
Find out more »Canceled: Senior Artitude
Due to the closure of the Medford Senior Center due to public health concerns, Artitude with Debbie Corleto will not be offered today.
Find out more »Canceled: Senior Ceramics
Due to the closure of the Medford Senior Center due to public health concerns, today's ceramics class with Rosemary Ardagna from Claydreams of Arlington in canceled.
Find out more »Canceled: Senior Artitude
Due to the closure of the Medford Senior Center due to public health concerns, Artitude with Debbie Corleto will not be offered today.
Find out more »Canceled: Senior Ceramics
Due to the closure of the Medford Senior Center due to public health concerns, today's ceramics class with Rosemary Ardagna from Claydreams of Arlington in canceled.
Find out more »June 2021
Senior Knitting and Crochet
The Medford Senior Center this week resumes its weekly in-person knitting and crochet session (maximum of 8 people). Participants must call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010 to reserve their seat; due to availability, you may only be able to attend every other week.
Find out more »Senior Artitude
This week the Medford Senior Center resumes holding its Artitude class in person. Debbie Corleto leads the instruction of various art mediums and projects. You might work in acrylics, watercolor, graphite, pastels, colored pencil, crayons, and more. To sign up for the class, call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010. There is a limit of 16 people per class. Note: There will be no class next Thursday, June 17; the Senior Center will be closed to observe Bunker Hill Day.
Find out more »Senior Knitting and Crochet
The Medford Senior Center holds its weekly in-person knitting and crochet session (maximum of 8 people). Participants must call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010 to reserve their seat; due to availability, you may only be able to attend every other week.
Find out more »Senior Knitting and Crochet
The Medford Senior Center holds its weekly in-person knitting and crochet session (maximum of 8 people). Participants must call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010 to reserve their seat; due to availability, you may only be able to attend every other week.
Find out more »Senior Artitude
The Medford Senior Center holds its Artitude class, with Debbie Corleto leading the instruction of various art mediums and projects. You might work in acrylics, watercolor, graphite, pastels, colored pencil, crayons, and more. To sign up for the class, call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010. There is a limit of 16 people per class.
Find out more »Senior Knitting and Crochet
The Medford Senior Center holds its weekly in-person knitting and crochet session (maximum of 8 people). Participants must call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010 to reserve their seat; due to availability, you may only be able to attend every other week.
Find out more »July 2021
Senior Artitude
The Medford Senior Center holds its Artitude class, with Debbie Corleto leading the instruction of various art mediums and projects. You might work in acrylics, watercolor, graphite, pastels, colored pencil, crayons, and more. To sign up for the class, call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010. There is a limit of 16 people per class.
Find out more »Senior Knitting and Crochet
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly knitting and crochet program at the Medford Senior Center. Join instructors Jean for knitting and Dolores for crochet in creating beautiful handmade creations. The program welcomes all levels of experience, from beginners to experts. You may knit or crochet for yourself or for one of many charities.
Find out more »Senior Artitude
The Medford Senior Center holds its Artitude class, with Debbie Corleto leading the instruction of various art mediums and projects. You might work in acrylics, watercolor, graphite, pastels, colored pencil, crayons, and more. To sign up for the class, call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010. There is a limit of 16 people per class.
Find out more »Senior Knitting and Crochet
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly knitting and crochet program at the Medford Senior Center. Join instructors Jean for knitting and Dolores for crochet in creating beautiful handmade creations. The program welcomes all levels of experience, from beginners to experts. You may knit or crochet for yourself or for one of many charities.
Find out more »Senior Artitude
The Medford Senior Center holds its Artitude class, with Debbie Corleto leading the instruction of various art mediums and projects. You might work in acrylics, watercolor, graphite, pastels, colored pencil, crayons, and more. To sign up for the class, call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010. There is a limit of 16 people per class.
Find out more »Senior Knitting and Crochet
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly knitting and crochet program at the Medford Senior Center. Join instructors Jean for knitting and Dolores for crochet in creating beautiful handmade creations. The program welcomes all levels of experience, from beginners to experts. You may knit or crochet for yourself or for one of many charities.
Find out more »Senior Artitude
The Medford Senior Center holds its Artitude class, with Debbie Corleto leading the instruction of various art mediums and projects. You might work in acrylics, watercolor, graphite, pastels, colored pencil, crayons, and more. To sign up for the class, call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010. There is a limit of 16 people per class.
Find out more »Dance Caliente Brings the World to Your Feet
Have you ever wanted to get an up-close-and-personal look at a movie being made? Join Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves as they create a segment of their film "Dance Caliente Brings the World to Your Feet." Funded in part by the Medford Arts Council, the movie will feature the pair performing six dances in six costumes, with dance lessons after each to give audiences a visceral experience as well as a visual one. The dances are being filmed at an…
Find out more »Senior Knitting and Crochet
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly knitting and crochet program at the Medford Senior Center. Join instructors Jean for knitting and Dolores for crochet in creating beautiful handmade creations. The program welcomes all levels of experience, from beginners to experts. You may knit or crochet for yourself or for one of many charities.
Find out more »