Social & Educational Activities

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According to a study published in the British Medical Journal, productive and socially active people in the latter stages of life live significantly longer than those who are not involved in such activities. More than 2,700 Americans age 65 and older were involved in the study, which showed that social activity can contribute as much to the prolonging of life as physical fitness.

As the body and the brain begin to decline, games, puzzles, crafts, and hobbies can help seniors exercise their cognitive ability, motor skills, and reduce depression.

The Hudson Senior Center offers many activities offering social, emotional and educational benefits. All activities take place at the Senior Center unless otherwise noted.

Note: Please see our monthly newsletter for updated information, dates, cancellations, special programs, etc.

Games

  • Chess - Tuesdays, 1 pm. All levels welcome.
  • Mah Jong - Mondays and Thursdays, Noon to 3 pm
  • Bridge - Fridays, 12:30 pm to 3 pm
  • Scrabble - Fridays, 12:15 pm
  • Cribbage - Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 am to 11:30 am
  • Bingo - Wednesdays, 12:30 pm

Classes

Fitness Classes information are on our Health and Wellness page.

Hobbies & Clubs

  • Assabet Valley Camera Club - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, Cost = $35 annual membership for Seniors, with a $50 Senior household membership. For more information and membership form, visit their website.
  • Movie Day - Select Days at 12:30 pm. See monthly newsletter for this month's movie titles!
  • Knit and Crochet - Wednesdays, 9:30 am. Share your talent and ideas, or come to learn. Beginners welcome.
  • Open Studio Painting: Tuesdays at 10 am
  • Silver Threads Quilting Group - Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am Encouraging beginners and seasoned quilters. Click here for photo slideshow of our work!

Legal Clinics

Attorney Arthur Boutin of Mirick O'Connell, Attorneys at Law, provides the Hudson Senior Center with many informative presentations on various topics that affect our aging population.

Find such topics as:

  • Finding a Qualified Financial Planner
  • Irrevocable Trusts
  • Medications: Knowing What You Take and Why
  • Annuities: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
  • Legal Documents You Can't Do Without
  • Dealing with Alzheimer's: at Home, Assisted Living or Nursing Home
  • Alzheimer's: Staying Home and Staying Safe

In addition to these presentations, Attorney Christine Boutin is available on-site once a month for free 15 minute appointments. Call for an appointment and come get your questions answered!

Special Events

Every month the Hudson Senior Center offers:

  • Day Trips
  • Overnight Getaways
  • Luncheons
  • Barbecues
  • Dinners
  • Dances
  • Seasonal Parties
  • Legal Clinics
  • Educational Presentations

See our Monthly Newsletter for details.

What activities would you like to see? Tell us!