The Center

Foundations of Tai Chi and Qi Gong
2026-09-17 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Learn the foundation skills of qi gong and tai chi to improve balance breathing and overall health. This class can be done standing or seated and combines posture movement and breathing techniques. The movements are easy to learn and gentle on the body. They are designed to increase energy flexibility a stronger immune system and sense of wellbeing. The class includes a warm-up tai chi 8 Step Form tapping/dusting and the qi gong 8 Pieces of Silk Brocade.

Mah Jongg
2026-09-17 13:00 - 15:00 | MA
Drop in to play Mah Jongg.
Location: Card Room

Strength and Conditioning
2026-09-17 14:30 - 15:30, 2026-09-21 14:30 - 15:30 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
With Gretchen Weisslinger Muscle strengthening activities to improve stamina flexibility strength mobility and overall balance geared toward all fitness levels.

Gentle Stretch and Flow Yoga
2026-09-18 09:00 - 10:00 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
With Colleen Cuomo Improve your flexibility and strength while quieting and calming your mind in this gentle yoga practice. We will use yoga poses breath work and guided meditation to help balance and nurture the body mind and spirit. Appropriate for all ages and experience levels. The option of using chair assists will be made available.

TOPS Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
2026-09-18 09:00 - 11:00 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States

Moderate Motion
2026-09-18 09:00 - 22:00 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
If you are looking to make everyday activities easier then this class is for you!
Increase your cardiovascular endurance with low impact aerobic movements strengthen your muscles using a variety of resistance equipment (weights and fitness bands) and finish with gentle stretching. Class can be done standing or sitting.

Drop In Chess
2026-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Drop in and play Chess!

The 25th Annual Friends of the Duxbury COA Golf Classic
2026-09-21 | Duxbury Yacht Club, 70 Fairway Lane, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
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Enjoy an afternoon of golf and friendly competition at Duxbury Yacht Club on Monday September 21, 2026.
11:30am Registration and Box Lunch12:30pm Shotgun StartDuxbury Yacht Club: 71 Fairway Lane, Duxbury
Play Golf
Register to play golf as a single or foursome, or join us just for the cocktail reception and dinner at The Center.
$200 per player fee includes the following:

Greens fee & cart
Bag lunch before tee-off
Cocktail reception with cash bar
Dinner & hors d’oeuvres
Oysters, shrimp & chowder
Lobster rolls & pulled pork
Silent & live auction

Post-tournament reception held at The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury.
Not golfing? Join for reception and dinner
Dinner and reception only fee: $40 +cash bar

Register for Dinner & Reception Only

2026 Sponsorship & Donor Opportunities

Sponsorship

Donations

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Contact us at info@friendsduxburycoa.org.

Power Stretch
2026-09-21 08:00 - 09:00 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Power Stretch with Gretchen is a well-rounded fitness class that is a bit more challenging. Includes Cardio strength training core exercises balance
training and stretching to optimize your results.

Balance for Life
2026-09-21 09:30 - 10:15 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
With Gretchen Weisslinger Learn balance exercises and practical strategies to reduce the risk of falling while increasing your activity level. Feel stronger develop more control of your body increase your activity and gain balance and skills. For all levels and all movements. A resistance band is used during class. Every Monday & Thursday unless otherwise noted.

Legacy Lounge
2026-09-21 10:00 - 11:30 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Men Only! Please join our student intern Jason Burke for meaningful conversation with other men from the community. We’ll chat about topics like hobbies travel well-being and anything you find interesting. Jason looks forward to getting to know the guys in the community. Come share your story – let’s learn from one another and see what each of brings to the table.

The History and Culture of Russia from Kievan Rus to Putin’s Present
2026-09-21 10:00 - 11:30 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
The course will cover the origin of Russia and its history through the Soviet Union (USSR) and its breakup. We will read excerpts by writers such as Pushkin and listen to music by Tchaikovsky and others. We will also discuss how the country has returned to an autocracy not unlike that of the tsars.

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Registration
Fall 2026 Lifelong Learning registration opens Tuesday, September 8 at 10:00 AM.

Walk-in registration at The Center is also available:

Tuesday, September 8 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Wednesday, September 9 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

No phone registration is available during walk-in registration. Payment must be received before the semester begins to confirm registration.

Crafty Ladies
2026-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | MA

Film Noir XV: Benevolent, Cruel, Indifferent, Absurd, All of the Above, None of the Above? (Mondays)
2026-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
First of two opportunities (this is the Monday session). Film Noir returns for its fifteenth installment with Carl Meier. Through film viewing and discussion, this fall course considers the provocative question: Is the world benevolent, cruel, indifferent, absurd, all of the above—or none of the above?
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Registration
Fall 2026 Lifelong Learning registration opens Tuesday, September 8 at 10:00 AM.

Walk-in registration at The Center is also available:

Tuesday, September 8 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Wednesday, September 9 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

No phone registration is available during walk-in registration. Payment must be received before the semester begins to confirm registration.

Dinner & Reception Only
2026-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Not golfing? Join us for the post-tournament reception and dinner held at The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury.
Dinner only fee: $40 + cash bar
Questions?
Contact us at info@friendsduxburycoa.org.

Beginner Pilates
2026-09-22 08:30 - 09:30 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
An effective and low-impact workout beginner classical mat Pilates is rhythmic fluid and focused; connecting one movement to the next to build greater strength flexibility and endurance.

Rug Hookers
2026-09-22 09:00 - 12:00 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States

The Joy of Dance: Jazz
2026-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Join Ellen Keir in a one-hour Jazz Dance class that includes a half-hour warmup followed by steps across the floor that will evolve into a dance combination. With an eclectic mix of music designed to get you breathing stretching moving and releasing.

Pulitzer Prize Winners in the 21st Century
2026-09-22 10:00 - 11:30 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Take a closer look at Pulitzer Prize-winning works of the 21st century with Corinne Woodworth. This seven-session course offers Lifelong Learning participants an opportunity to explore and discuss acclaimed contemporary works recognized by one of America’s best-known awards.
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Registration
Fall 2026 Lifelong Learning registration opens Tuesday, September 8 at 10:00 AM.

Walk-in registration at The Center is also available:

Tuesday, September 8 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Wednesday, September 9 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

No phone registration is available during walk-in registration. Payment must be received before the semester begins to confirm registration.

Poets’ Corner
2026-09-22 11:00 - 12:30 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Gather at Poets’ Corner with Peter Trenouth for an eight-session exploration of poetry. Join fellow Lifelong Learning participants for thoughtful reading, conversation, and appreciation of the written word.
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Registration
Fall 2026 Lifelong Learning registration opens Tuesday, September 8 at 10:00 AM.

Walk-in registration at The Center is also available:

Tuesday, September 8 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Wednesday, September 9 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

No phone registration is available during walk-in registration. Payment must be received before the semester begins to confirm registration.

Healing Flow Yoga
2026-09-22 11:30 - 12:30 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Healing Flow Yoga is a gentle and accessible yoga class that utilizes a chair for support during poses and stretches. This practice is suitable for individuals of all fitness levels including beginners and those with limited mobility chronic pain or recovering from illness or injury.

Mindfulness Group Meditation
2026-09-22 13:00 - 14:00 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Mindfulness is a meditation practice that improves our physical mental spiritual and emotional health. Through careful instruction you will be introduced to relaxing physical and mental exercises to improve health and body awareness. Each class begins with a weekly topic followed by a 20 minute meditation and group discussion. Comfortable clothes and an open mind are the only requirements.

Cribbage
2026-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | MA
Drop in and play Cribbage.

Genealogy
2026-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
For beginners those looking for a refresher or looking for guidance for an advanced search.

Film Noir XV: Benevolent, Cruel, Indifferent, Absurd, All of the Above, None of the Above? (Tuesdays)
2026-09-22 13:00 - 16:00 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
Second of two opportunities (this is the Tuesday session) to take part in Carl Meier’s popular Film Noir series. In its fifteenth installment, participants will view and discuss films through the lens of a fascinating question: Is the world benevolent, cruel, indifferent, absurd, all of the above—or none of the above?
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Registration
Fall 2026 Lifelong Learning registration opens Tuesday, September 8 at 10:00 AM.

Walk-in registration at The Center is also available:

Tuesday, September 8 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Wednesday, September 9 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

No phone registration is available during walk-in registration. Payment must be received before the semester begins to confirm registration.

A New Birth of Freedom
2026-09-22 16:30 - 18:00 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
A New Birth of Freedom with Patrick Browne.
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Registration
Fall 2026 Lifelong Learning registration opens Tuesday, September 8 at 10:00 AM.

Walk-in registration at The Center is also available:

Tuesday, September 8 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Wednesday, September 9 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

No phone registration is available during walk-in registration. Payment must be received before the semester begins to confirm registration.

Author Dinner Event with Ernest Thompson, Out Clause
2026-09-22 17:00 - 19:00 | The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
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Ernest Thompson, Out Clause
Tuesday, September 22 at 5:00 p.m.
Light supper $15.00 (Author talk is free)
By the Academy Award-winning author of On Golden Pond, Out Clause asks the question, what if you could leave your life – a suspense novel that follows a company that helps people escape from their lives and disappear. The caveat is that you have to agree to live a better life. So it becomes a philosophical question: what does it mean to live better?

The NEW 60s Through the Great Speeches of the 60s
2026-09-23 09:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Revisit the 1960s through the words that helped define the decade. Arthur “Buck” Benedict leads this virtual eight-session Lifelong Learning course centered on the great speeches of the 60s and the era they helped shape.
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Registration
Fall 2026 Lifelong Learning registration opens Tuesday, September 8 at 10:00 AM.

Walk-in registration at The Center is also available:

Tuesday, September 8 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Wednesday, September 9 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

No phone registration is available during walk-in registration. Payment must be received before the semester begins to confirm registration.

Slow Flow & Restore Yoga
2026-09-23 10:30 - 11:30 | MA
This yoga class will help you slow down settle your mind and soothe your soul. We will practice slower-paced mindful movements that are in sync with your breath to build strength in the body and find clarity in the mind. The class will close with stretching and restorative postures to foster flexibility stillness and restoration. This heartfelt class will leave you feeling relaxed and renewed.
Susanne Hallisey’s warm presence fosters a sense of community in her classes where students of all levels are welcomed. Since she started teaching yoga in 2006 Susanne has remained dedicated to expanding her knowledge of yoga to share its profound benefits with others. Her classes offer a blend of movement breath work and mindfulness. As a nurse with a Master’s in Education and extensive and diverse yoga training Susanne brings a unique combination of expertise and compassion to her teaching.
