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Our Programs

We believe in the power of learning and the joy of discovery, no matter your age. Our programs are carefully curated to offer a diverse range of engaging, informative, and enjoyable experiences tailored for older adults.

From delving into current events and exploring general interests to stimulating lectures and embracing a healthy lifestyle, there’s something for everyone. Preview examples of our program titles below, categorized by theme.

For complete descriptions, please download our catalog.

Current Events & Technology

Stay informed with workshops that cover essential technology skills, AI awareness, and the digital world- each tailored to enrich the lives of older adults.

  • Tech Essentials for Seniors
  • Artificial Intelligence Awareness
  • How to Use Chat GPT
  • Social Media: What You Should Know
  • YouTube and You: An Introduction to Streaming for Adults
  • Finding & Listening to Podcasts

Healthy Living

Our Healthy Living workshops focus on practical strategies for nutritious eating, wellness, and improving sleep and other habits, all designed to enhance physical and mental well-being at any age.

  • How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet
  • Healthy Eating on a Budget
  • Mindfulness for Amateurs
  • Vegetarian Cooking
  • Get Better Sleep!
  • How To Reduce Your Salt Intake

Food & Recipes

From mastering soups to exploring diabetic-friendly meals and desserts, enhance your culinary knowledge with our popular food and recipe workshops.

  • Become a Soup Master!
  • Delicious Diabetic Cooking
  • Kitchen Tips and Tools for Older Adults
  • Vegetarian Soup and Meal Ideas
  • Beantown Recipes – Coming soon!
  • Chocolate Tasting and Talk 101

General Interest

Dive into intriguing topics with our General Interest workshops, where we explore everything from UFOs to local food trivia in a fun and positive environment.

  • Close Encounters: The Most Intriguing UFO Cases in History
  • UFOs and Spy Balloons in the News
  • Improv Extravaganza: Unleash Your Creativity!
  • Local Food Trivia: Yesterday & Today
  • Coffee Talk
  • Laughter in the Kitchen

Hands-On Activities

Enjoy engaging directly in learning- from crafting your own tea blends and herb gardens to culinary adventures of all kinds to enrich your skills and senses.

  • Make Your Own Tea Blend
  • Herb Garden Starter Kit
  • Make Your Own Seasonings
  • Dry Soup Mix Making
  • Let’s Make Pickles
  • Taste the World Culinary Lunch
  • Mediterranean Diet Lunch & Learn
  • Chopstick Lunch!

Gardening & Nature

Our Gardening & Nature workshops are designed to connect with the environment, offering insights into indoor gardening, unique garden designs, and eco-friendly practices for a thriving natural space.

  • Indoor Gardening
  • What to Grow: Unique Garden Ideas
  • Drought Resistant Gardens
  • Specialty Gardens: Healing, Tea, and Edible Landscape Gardening
  • Take Back Your Garden! Fighting Pests

Lectures & Seminars

Expand your horizons with topics that delve into history, culture, and science, from the stories of trailblazing women senators to the evolution of world events around us.

  • The First Three Women Senators and Their Stories
  • Religions of the World and Their Contemporary Impact
  • Cannabis and You: Get the Facts on THC, CBD, CBN
  • From the Stone Age to the Supercomputer: Great Moments in Math
  • Massachusetts Chocolate History
  • Loves, Lives and Logic: The Great Mathematicians

Join the SeniorU Community!

Ready to embark on a journey of lifelong learning and connection? Join our vibrant SeniorU community today and discover a wealth of enriching programs for seniors and older adults.

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