Class Descriptions

ARTS & CRAFTS

 

CERAMICS

Organized by: Diana Althouse

Join our Ceramics class for the “best deal in town” which includes; our very own Kiln, free firings, supplies (a dollar a week for paint) and more! Students select personalized projects to complete in a fun and friendly environment, with help from our talented teacher. No experience necessary.

WED., 10:00 AM – 12 Noon

Classroom One  REGISTRATION FEE $15

 

DRAWING

Organized by Paul Schofield

In this class, students work independently on projects and are encouraged to use art as an outlet of expression.

MON., 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Classroom 4   NO REGISTRATION FEE

  

CROCHET GROUP

Organized by Lucille Zahdi

Join the crocheters. Work on your own project. All levels are welcome.

THURS., 7:00 PM 

North Wing Dining Room NO REGISTRATION FEE

 

WATERCOLOR/OIL PAINTING or COLLAGE/CRAFTS

Organized by Residents and Center Members

In this class, explore basic strokes, techniques; color and composition.  Use your own acrylic, oil & watercolor paints and create your own art piece.  Students work independently. 

WED., 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Classroom 4 NO REGISTRATION FEE

 

SPEED PAINTING

Organized by Paul Schofield

Bring your own easel, paints, canvas and brushes.  Speed painting ala Bob Ross.  Leave with a finished piece. 

FRI., 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Classroom 3 NO REGISTRATION FEE

 

COMPUTER TRAINING

 

1000 Southern Artery provides 10-week computer classes for Residents and Center Members.  Each weekly class is 90 minutes and different levels of computer training are available. Every class begins with “Signing into Email” to check your email messages. Computer Registration is on a different schedule than Excercise Classes. 

The cost of class: 

Beginner and Intermediate Classes — $10 for the 10-week session.

Advanced Classes — $20 for the 10-week session. 

Brochures and schedules are usually available in the Senior Center Office.  Students may bring their own laptops (class size is limited). 

ADVANCED CLASSES review updates to Windows 10; Social Media; How to do Facebook Posts; Video Chatting Basics; Using Word & Excel – Basic Review; Create a Flyer with Word or Create a mailing list with Excel and create a Mail Merge. 

• BEGINNER (Introduction to Computers, operation systems, keyboards, and other basics). 
• INTERMEDIATE 1 (Internet and Email)
• INTERMEDIATE 2 (MICROSOFT WORD AND EXCEL)
• INTRODUCTION TO ANDROID SMARTPHONES, E-READERS, AND TABLETS
• INTRODUCTION TO IPADS

 

EXERCISE

 

EASY CHAIR YOGA

Teacher: Dee Lyon

Yoga is for everybody – even if you can’t touch your toes – yet! Dee Lyon (owner of Real Life YOGA) our inspirational instructor here at 1000 Southern Artery for many years, shares her expertise. Easy Chair Yoga includes strength building, a series of postures, breathing exercises to increase lung capacity, stretches to improve flexibility, and standing postures to help with balance, and meditation to help calm the mind and reduce stress.  Those with limited physical abilities are encouraged to participate.

FRI., 12:15 PM

Activity Room  REGISTRATION FEE $15

 

LINE DANCING  

Teacher:  Donna Desmond

Learn how to line dance by following the lead of our talented Line Dancing Instructor. It is fun and healthy at the same time.

Live, love, laugh & definitely dance!

TUES.,6:00 PM

Activity Room  NO REGISTRATION FEE

 

MAT YOGA

Teacher: Judith Cohen

Mat Yoga teaches gentle stretches, exercise, deep breathing, relaxation, and meditation, which helps to increase balance, stability, and flexibility. Enjoy the benefits of yoga with more energy, strength, and better sleep.

MON., 11:00 AM or FRI., 11:00 AM

East Wing Lounge  REGISTRATION FEE $15

 

MODERATE CHAIR YOGA

Teacher: Dee Lyon

Moderate Yoga is slightly more challenging than easy chair yoga.  As always, all students are encouraged to go at their own pace. A bit more strenuous series balancing, flexibility and strength, yoga breathing exercises to help improve lung capacity, improve concentration with calming mindfulness meditation.  As with all classes, everyone is encouraged to only do what they can manage and rest when needed.

TUES., 12:15 PM

Activity Room   REGISTRATION FEE $15

 

STRETCH AND STRENGTH EXERCISE

Teacher: Dee Lyon

This class is for men and women who want to live a more active life.  Reverse the normal aging process due to the loss of muscle and bone density by increasing strength using hand weights.  Increase stamina and flexibility to make everyday activities more enjoyable.  Improve balance with a series of exercises that, if needed, can include the use of a chair and wall to help support you while you exercise and increase your strength. Strengthen the belly and back muscles with core exercises (performed in a chair).

TUES., 11:15 AM or FRI., 11:15 AM (EASY STRETCH & STRENGTH)

Activity Room  REGISTRATION FEE $15

 

TAP DANCING

Teacher: Donna Desmond

Do you enjoy tap dancing? Dust off those tap shoes and join us for a Beginner’s class. Have some fun with tap dancing. 

THURS., 6:00 PM

Auditorium  REGISTRATION FEE $15

 

ZUMBA GOLD

Teacher: Mary Ellen Reardon

Zuma Gold is for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower-intensity.  The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, a range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong! Zumba Gold focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility, and balance.

THURS., 11:00 AM

Activity Room  REGISTRATION FEE $15

 

GAMES

 

BINGO

Mondays, 6:00 PM

North Wing Dining Room

 

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT

Led by Ken White

Join our 10-week cribbage tournament in Classroom 3 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.  Contact the Senior Center for dates and additional information. 

MON., 1:00 – 3:30 PM  (CR 3) and TUES., 1:00 – 3:30 PM (CR1)

 

MAHJONG

Play and learn Mahjong.  Meet new people, learn to play, and most importantly – have fun! Instructions will be offered to those interested in learning how to play. 

FRI., 9:30 AM

North Wing Dining Room

 

WHIST

Organized by Lucille Zahdi

Whist is a classic English trick-taking card game.  Take a hand at this card game, which is good for your brain. Don’t know how to play whist?  We’ll teach you! Activity Room.

FRI., 7:00 PM

North Wing Dining Room 

 

BOARD GAMES

Organized by Joan Henshaw

Scrabble, Rummikub, and others.  Join the fun!

WED., 7:00 PM or SUN 2:00 PM

North Wing Dining Room

 

SPORTS

Organized by Residents and Center Members

Join our Bowling League at O’lindys on Quincy Ave Thursdays at 9:30 AM. Bowlers are required to register at O’lindys. The cost is $11 per week and includes 3 strings, shoes & Prizes. A portion of the cost is now being subsidized weekly by the Center Office. All Levels are Welcome!

 

CORNHOLE

Organized by Residents and Center Members

Cornhole (or bean bag toss) is a game in which players take turns throwing bean bags at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. A bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point. Play continues until a team or player reaches (or exceeds) the score of 21. Test your skills and join us for this fun and free activity!

MON., 2:00 PM

East Wing Lounge

 

HORSESHOES

Horseshoes is an outdoor game played between two people (or teams of two people) using four horseshoes and two throwing targets (stakes) set in a lawn or sandbox area. The game is played by the players alternating turns tossing horseshoes at stakes in the ground.

FRI, 10:00 AM (Weather Permitting)

North Wing Horseshoe Pit

 

SHUFFLEBOARD

Shuffleboard is a game in which players use sticks to push weighted discs, sending t hem gliding down a narrow court, with the purpose of having them come to rest within a marked scoring area.

TUES, 10:00 AM (Weather Permitting)

Shuffleboard Court

 

WELL-BEING

 

MEDITATION CLASS

Facilitated by Residents

Want to feel better? 

Want to calm down?

TRY MEDITATION to cultivate open awareness of the world around and within you. Center Members and Residents are welcome to join this FREE practice.

TUES., or THUR, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

ZOOM (call Center Office at 617-471-1000 X105 for Zoom Information)

 

PODIATRIST

Dr. James Dwyer is available on Thursday mornings by appointment only in Classroom 3, East Wing. 

Call Center Office at 617-471-1000 for more details.

 

BIBLE STUDY

 

BIBLE STUDY

Mondays, 10:00 AM Game Room