RSVP to 508-528-4430 or register for programs in person at the Norfolk Senior Center, 28 Medway Branch Road. For a full list of activities, visit the Council on Aging page on the town’s website: norfolk.ma.us.

Saturday, September 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Norfolk Community Blood Drive The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the Senior Center to help alleviate an ongoing blood shortage. All are welcome to donate. RSVP to 800-RED-CROSS or RedCrossBlood.org.

Tuesday, September 10 at 11 a.m. Mass Audubon’s The Nature of Fall This program will introduce the seasonal dynamics of Massachusetts in fall, including the plants and animals that experience it. RSVP requested. 

Wednesday, September 11 at 1:15 p.m. Elderly Brothers Concert Four senior musicians will perform hits from the 50s and 60s. RSVP requested. 

Thursday, September 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Norfolk Flu Clinic The Metacomet Public Health Alliance is hosting its annual flu clinic at the Norfolk Senior Center for residents 18 years and older. Online registration will be available on the town website at Norfolk.ma.us. Call the Center if you need help making an appointment. 

Thursday, September 12 at 12:30 p.m. Norfolk Sheriff’s Office “Are You Ok Program” Plus Fall Prevention Deputy Sheriff Cheryl Bambery will discuss the “Are You Ok?” program, a free daily telephone reassurance program. Each morning, enrolled seniors receive a call to check on their well-being. If an individual fails to respond or requires assistance, staff notifies family and if necessary, local police and/or emergency services. Fall prevention tips will also be discussed. RSVP requested.

Thursday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community Shredding Event Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey is sponsoring a secure document shredding event in the parking lot of the Norfolk Senior Center. All residents are welcome.

Thursday, September 19 at 1 p.m. Saints and Sinners Spoken Word Concert Master storyteller Linda Schuyler Ford introduces us to Saints, Sinners, and everyone in between. She uses folktales, fairy tales and personal stories to explore our foibles and celebrate our successes. We are perfectly made and wildly imperfect– and that’s okay! RSVP requested. 

Tuesday, September 24 at 5:30 p.m. Rare Books with Ken Gloss of Brattle Book Shop Ken Gloss, an internationally known rare book specialist and appraiser, will talk about the “improbable finds” of his decades-long career and discuss the value of old and rare books. He’ll explain how he appraises books and manuscripts and offer guidelines for building and maintain a significant collection. Following the talk, Ken will give free verbal appraisals of books participants have on hand or will do so at his shop in Boston at a later scheduled date. RSVP requested.

Wednesday, September 25 at 1:30 p.m. Instacart, Uber & Venmo KevTech explores using Instacart, Uber, and Venmo apps, used for ordering groceries, getting rides from one place to another, and making transfers from your bank or card to friends and family. Limited to 15 people. iPads are available to borrow from the Center. RSVP required. 

Thursday, September 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Foliage Turkey Train Tour We’ll start with a scenic fall foliage drive to Meredith, NH where we will board the Winnipesaukee “Turkey Train” at the Hobo Railroad. The 2-hour train ride includes a full turkey dinner from Hart’s Turkey Farm. Then we head to Moulton Farm and pick up a treat at the bakery. Cost: $139. We need 40 people to run the trip. Please reserve your spot ASAP. Payment due by September 5.

Friday, September 27 at 11:30 a.m. Shine Open Enrollment Presentation Medicare Open Enrollment is the one time of year when you can review and change your health and drug Medicare plans, potentially saving money while ensuring appropriate coverage. Sign up for your SHINE appointment early and attend this presentation to learn more. RSVP requested.