The Rochester Council on Aging Board of Directors is holding the monthly board meeting on Wednesday, July 10at 9:00 am at the Senior Center. Rochester Senior Center participants, and those interested in participating, are welcome to attend. Hanna Milhench and crew are preparing a special luncheon on Monday, July 15at 12:00 pm. All are welcome to attend. […] Read more »
Marion Art Center

New Hours During ArtStart – The MAC’s ArtStart summer camp is in full swing! Regular hours during this time, June 22 – July 22, are as follows: Tuesday – Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Sunday – Monday: CLOSED. Arts in the Park – Don’t miss the annual Arts in […] Read more »
Sippican Historical Society

In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
Congregation Moves Summer Worship to Church Hall

Summer worship should be cool and casual and leave plenty of time for enjoying God’s creation. Starting July 7, Mattapoisett Congregational Church, UCC, will worship Sunday mornings at 9:00 am in Reynard Hall. The summer theme is “Sacred Rhythms,” celebrating the holy balance of all of life’s activities. All the usual worship elements are there including […] Read more »
Mattapoisett Historical Commission Commemorative Bricks

The Mattapoisett Historical Commission wishes to advise all persons who have purchased commemorative bricks, that all inscribed bricks will be installed before Labor Day 2019. Due to unforeseen issues in the supply-chain, delays were experienced. The commission wishes to thank everyone who has purchased bricks and also to thank you for your understanding in this […] Read more »
Marion Receives Age-Friendly Designation

Thanks to the efforts of the Marion COA and the Friends of the Marion COA, Marion has been designated an Age-Friendly community by AARP and enrolled in its network of similarly-named towns and cities. In Massachusetts, only 48 other communities are enrolled in the AARP network so far. The Age-Friendly initiative is a project of […] Read more »
Rochester Council on Aging

The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available on our website www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Like us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/rochestercouncilonaging The Rochester Senior Center would like to welcome the incoming Director, Cheryl Randall-Mach. Randall-Mach will be co-directing with Sharon Lally for the month of August. Lally’s retirement date is August 31, at which time Randall-Mach will step into […] Read more »
Universally Accessible Boardwalk at Osprey Marsh
Sippican Lands Trust (SLT) plans to start construction of an 1,800 foot universally accessible boardwalk at its Osprey Marsh property on Point Road in Marion later this month. This boardwalk project builds on the generous donation by members of the Smoyer/Howland family of the 20-acre Osprey Marsh property of forest and marshland on Planting Island […] Read more »
Sippican Historical Society

In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
Community Sailing Program in Marion

Marion Recreation Department is launching a Community sailing program this July. Come join MRCS racing one design Bullseye class sail boats on Saturdays! Registration on-line is required and we welcome people with their own boats in our BYOB program (bring your own boat). Racing is weather permitting beginning on July 13 – each Saturday from […] Read more »