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 and trips, visit the Council on Aging page on the town’s website: norfolk.ma.us.

Tuesday, November 5 at 10 a.m. Why So Famous? This lecture will look at the work of Da Vinci, Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, O’Keeffe, Warhol, and others. Discover how artworks have become famous, and how their   examples of innovation and technique have changed our sense of what art can be. Join local art historian Jill Sanford of Art For Your Mind for an enjoyable hour of challenging yourself to see in new ways! Programs are for people of all backgrounds –artists and non-artists alike. RSVP requested.  

Tuesday, November 5 at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wayside Inn Lunch Step back in time and experience more than 300 years of history and hospitality at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury. We’ll have lunch at the inn, visit the barn with its carriages, and stop by the gift shop. Also, drive to the grist mill, a working water mill. RSVP required.

Thursday, November 7 at 12:30 p.m. Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Scam Prevention Learn ways to identify and protect yourself against the newest and most popular frauds and scams. Presented by Deputy Sheriff Cheryl Bambery of the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office. RSVP requested. 

Monday, November 11 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. American Heritage Museum & Lunch In honor of Veterans Day, we will visit the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, where the story of U.S. veterans is told through a series of compelling exhibits. Enjoy the largest and finest museum of armed vehicles in North America--many one-of-a-kind and in running condition. Elevator, wheelchairs, and benches available for visitors. Cost: $18 online at: www.americanheritagemuseum.org/purchase-tickets-online or $20 in-person. We will stop for lunch first at Horse Shoe Pub in Hudson, a family-run American food restaurant. RSVP by November 6.

Wednesday, November 13 at noon Thanksgiving and Veterans Day Celebration There will be a Friends Lunch at noon of roasted turkey dinner with fixings and sides as well as dessert. Cost: $2 members, $5 non-members. In addition, at 1 p.m. there will be a live musical performance by Greg Peters of Rain Drop Avenue Music. A singer and acoustic guitar/harmonica player, Peters plays various songs by John Denver, Johnny Cash, James Taylor, The Beatles, The Everly Brothers, and Jim Croce. Everyone is welcome at the concert; you do not need to attend lunch. RSVP required for the lunch.

Thursday, November 14 at 1 p.m. Movie Screening: “Thelma” To bring awareness to scams, DA Morrissey is inviting seniors to watch the critically acclaimed feature film “Thelma.” In Thelma, 94-year-old Hollywood box office star June Squibb plays the victim of the grandparent scam. Thelma receives a call from a scammer claiming to be her grandson and, after falling victim to it, she takes matters in her own hands. A comedy-action movie based on the real-life experience of director Josh Margolin’s own grandmother, the film uses humor to address the global epidemic of scams. Online reviews give this film a near-perfect score of 99%. Parker Posey, Clark Gregg, Richard Roundtree and Fred Hechinger round out this all-star cast. Popcorn and refreshments will be available. RSVP required. 

Friday, November 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Ames Mansion Tour & Lunch We will visit the Ames Mansion in North Easton, exploring the history of the building and the family who lived there. Lunch afterwards at Olive Garden in Patriot Place. RSVP required.

Tuesday, November 26 at 12:30 p.m. National Cake Day Celebration with Comedian David Shikes On National Cake Day, cake will be served at 12:30 p.m., followed by a performance at 1 p.m. by storyteller-comedian David Shikes. The performance will include New England-based humor, culled from Shikes’ many years as an independent bookseller. RSVP requested.