Past Events

Denis Coughlin and Ralph Caputo, “The Two Amigos” Ralph and Denis are both members of the Princeton Arts Society and are regular painters at the Princeton portrait group. They journey along with a few dozen other painters to Biddeford, Maine each summer to capture the rocky coast and rolling sea shore for a week of Plein Air painting. They are good friends who share a love of the creative arts.

America in the 1920’s: The Culture Wars Begin This course is an examination of the origins of the religious, artistic, social, and cultural battles that continue to divide Americans.  Topics include religious fundamentalism, Harlem Renaissance, White Supremacy, popular culture versus modern art, and the rise of the modern young woman.

Enjoy another wonderful program of piano and song with Valerie and Jim Rice.

The Men’s Breakfast will sponsor Colin Novick, Executive Director of The Greater Worcester Land Trust. Since its inception, GWLT has preserved more than 2300 acres of land in the Greater Worcester area for the purposes of resource protection, scenic beauty, and passive recreation. All of these lands are accessible to the public. Colin will explain how this is being done in an urban area where open land is rapidly disappearing. Program open to everyone.  

Songs of Spring  Sing your way right through the spring season. Whether it’s blue skies, robins, flowers, rainbows, or the occasional spring love song – every song in this program celebrates the wonders of spring.

Salisbury Greenhouse Explore the gardens and greenhouses that once accompanied the home of the Museums founder, Stephen Salisbury III. Period photographs, many taken by Frederick Coulson, son of Salisbury’s gardener, bring to life the floriculture of one of Worcester’s finest 19th-century estates.

Massachusetts drivers' licenses and state IDs must be REAL ID compliant in late 2020 as a change to bring state-issued identification in line with federal standards takes full effect. Our neighbor, AAA, has offered to come in with and informative presentation as well as answer all of your questions about REAL ID.

Please join us at The Art of Good Nutrition, a presentation on how what we eat can reduce inflammation, promote good health, and help us all to feel our absolute best. This session will be presented by Judy Palken, MNS, RD, LDN, a registered dietitian who provides the information and guidance to help everyone make the best choices for health, and uses fine art paintings to enhance her teaching of nutrition, physical activity, and overall healthy living.