Live and Learn

"SHERBORN REVISITED", Sunday, May 4 at 2pm Take a step back in time to enjoy a collection of slides and interesting commentary by Sherborn’s own    The presentation will be held in the Selectman’s Meeting Room in Sherborn's Town Hall.  Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the program.  Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. 

Whichcrafters  If you like to sew, knit or crochet, join this lively group of volunteers to make items to benefit needy Appalachian families.  Whichcrafters meets every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Woodhaven Community Room.  For more information about Whichcrafters and the projects, call 508-651-7858.

Drop-in Bridge  Join other seniors at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month for Drop-in Bridge.  These bridge events are held in the Woodhaven Community Room at 2 Village Way.  Bring a sandwich and a drink if you wish.   For more information about Drop-in Bridge, call 508-651-7858.

Party Bridge  The first Friday of each month Pattie and John Petrou host a party bridge program in the Woodhaven Community Room at 2 Village Way.  This program begins at 7 pm and is open to all bridge players.  To sign up or get more information, call Pattie or John Petrou at (508) 653-1619.

  The Sherborn Link  Each month the Sherborn Council on Aging publishes an 8-page newsletter, written and edited by the COA director and volunteer staff.  The Sherborn Link is mailed to the entire Sherborn Community, providing an inter-generational link through program information, health news and community information.  You can now access current and past issues of  The Sherborn Link through www.seniorpublishing.com.  The COA welcomes volunteers who would like to help with writing articles and newsletter production, including the new column, "Link Readers Speak."   If you have information or an article that would be of particular interest to seniors, their families and caregivers, or if you want to advertise in The Sherborn Link, COA Director Karen Juhl  via email shown above.   The deadline for each issue is the 7th of the month. 

Looking for Writers!  You have something to say, and we want to read it.   Please consider submitting one of your own memoirs, stories or poems.  Send short pieces for inclusion in the Sherborn Link each month.  Send longer pieces, up to 1000 words for the June writer's edition.  You may mail your work to COA, 19 Washington Street, Sherborn, MA 01770, or you may email your copy to coa@sherbornma.org .

  Sherborn Library Outreach   If you like to read, listen to audio-books or watch movies, but you can't drive to the library, the Sherborn Library Outreach Program is just what you need.  Bring-a-Book volunteers  are happy to deliver and return any circulating Library materials to housebound Sherborn residents.  Books, magazines, films, music CD's, books on tape, and large-print books are available for circulation.  Any Sherborn resident with a library card is eligible for this service.  If you need a library card, we can also help you to apply for one.  For more information about Sherborn Library services for you click this link:  http://home.comcast.net/~sherbornlibrary/index.html

Don't be left out of upcoming events at the library.  Volunteer drivers are available for local residents who cannot drive at night or who lack transportation to evening events at the Sherborn Library.  Call Donna Bryant, Sherborn Library Public Services Librarian at (508)653-0770.

Heres what's happening at the Sherborn Library:

The Library's  Big Little Film Festival showcases independent, international or limited release films.  These little gems may have flown under the radar, but they have garnered lots of critical acclaim and many awards.  Call Donna Bryant at the Sherborn Library if you need a ride:  (508)653-0770.