ASIAN OUTREACH PROGRAM
JULY / AUGUST 2024
ALL SENIORS ARE WELCOME!
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!
SENIOR CENTER WILL BE CLOSED ON 7/4 AND 7/5
CHINESE MYTHOLOGY: DRAGON
FRIDAY 7/12 AT 10:00 AM
Chinese Mythology: Dragon – Dragons are revered creatures in Chinese culture, symbolizing power, strength, and good fortune. We will create our own dragon artwork to take home. Refreshments will be served.
Sign up by noon on 7/10.
TRIP TO KIMBALL FARM
THURSDAY 7/18 AT 9:30 AM
Join us for a fun day at Kimball Farm in Westford. There’s no admission fee. The bus will depart at 9:30am from the Senior Center.
Kimball Farm in Westford offers a perfect blend of fun activities such as country store shopping, mini-golf, bumper cars, bumper boats, and more, along with delicious dining options and ice creams. It’s an ideal spot for anyone looking to enjoy a day out with rides and a great lunch!
We will go back to the Senior Center by around 2:30-3:00 pm.
Sign up by noon on 7/16
MOVIE 'SHANG-CHI and the
LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS"
FRIDAY 7/26 AT 10:00 AM
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” tells the story of Shang-Chi, a martial arts expert who must face his past when he gets involved with a secret group called the Ten Rings. The movie has exciting action scenes and mixes ancient stories with modern ones. It explores ideas about family, who you are, and what you’re meant to do, as Shang-Chi uses his amazing skills to battle a strong enemy.
The duration of the movie is 132 minutes and is narrated in English. Refreshments will be served.
Sign up by noon on 7/24
CELEBRATE QIXI FESTIVAL
FRIDAY 8/9 AT 10:00 AM
What is Qixi, or Double Seventh Festival? It is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. Refreshments will be served.
Sign up by noon on 8/7
DANFORTH ARTS MUSEUM & LUNCH
THURSDAY 8/15 AT 9:30 AM
Museum admission is $6 per Senior. The bus will depart at 9:30am from the Senior Center. Lunch will be at around noon at Sichuan Gourmet in Framingham. Individual bill.
Sign up by noon on 8/13
THE SECRETS OF TIBET
FRIDAY 8/23 AT 10:00 AM
Tibetan daily life is shaped by its distinctive geography, culture and religious practices. Refreshments will be served.
Sign up by noon on 8/21
MOVIE 'BALLAD FROM TIBET''
FRIDAY 8/30 AT 10:00 AM
Ballad from Tibet” or “Tian Lai Meng Xiang” is about a Tibetan girl named Dolkar who leaves her village to explore the world, despite her father’s concerns. Along the way, she learns about her culture and discovers the beauty of her homeland. It’s a story about adventure, dreams, and the importance of family ties.
The duration of the movie is 89 minutes and is narrated in Chinese with English subtitles. Refreshments will be served.
Sign up by noon on 8/28
