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: norfolkmass.gov.

Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. Cardmaking with Lynne Resident Lynne Sarikas will lead us in making four fall-themed cards. All supplies will be provided. No prior card making experience necessary. Limited to 12 people. RSVP requested. 

Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. Colleen Marshall Concert Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music as vocalist Colleen Marshall performs songs from artists Patsy Cline, Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, and Frankie Valli. RSVP requested.

Thursday, Nov. 6 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Storytelling Project Want a keepsake to give to your family? Local high school students Aaron and Aneesa are doing a project where they record your life stories and turn them into keepsake booklets for you, your families, and the community. Twenty-minute interviews, limited to 4 people. RSVP required.

Monday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. In Search of Amelia Earhart: The Expedition to Nikumaroro (Virtual) In 1937, aviator Amelia Earhart vanished while attempting to fly around the world, sparking one of aviation’s greatest mysteries. Dr. Richard Pettigrew is leading an expedition to a remote Pacific island to see the “Taraia Object,” a recently identified anomaly that could be a remnant of Earhart’s plane. Dr. Pettigrew via Road Scholars will discuss the expedition’s investigation and expected challenges. RSVP requested. 

Thursday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. Science Club Resident Jeffrey Thumm will lead a new monthly science club featuring open discussions on topics of interest. Participants will explore concepts together and build models to deepen understanding. The first meeting will focus on risk analysis, exploring questions like “What is risk?” and “What risks do I really face?” Be ready to discuss, ask questions, and bring topics you want to discuss in future meetings. Snacks will be provided. RSVP requested.

Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. By the Sea: Soap Making Workshop Unleash your creativity by crafting your own personalized glycerin-based soap, no lye required. Choose from a variety of vibrant colors, scents, glitter, and white soap seashells to design a unique, fragrant creation. Each participant will make a 4.5 oz. soap, which can be cut into three sections once removed from the mold the next day. Perfect for everyday use or as a thoughtful holiday gift. Cost: $7. Limited to 22 people. RSVP required.

Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The German-Speaking Alpine Region of Europe Join world traveler and Foxborough resident Ed Sweet for a virtual journey through the German-speaking Alpine region. Through stunning photographs and engaging stories, explore the mountains, valleys, glacier-fed lakes, and pine forests of southern Germany’s Upper Bavaria, Austria, Switzerland, and northeast Italy. Discover fairytale castles, centuries-old churches, cobblestone villages, famous beer gardens, and vibrant cities such as Munich, Linz, Vienna, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Mürren, and Wengen. Sweet--who has visited all 50 U.S. states, more than 140 countries, and 2,800 cities, traveling over 7 million miles--will share his insights and experiences in this fascinating Beyond Borders presentation. RSVP requested.

Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. Abigail Brings the Pilgrims and Plymouth to You Submerse yourself in the year 1620. Discover the religious discipline, emerging leaders, and hardships the Pilgrims endured while living in England and the Netherlands. Learn how the Pilgrims managed the dangerous voyage aboard the Mayflower. Acquire insight into how the location of the first settlement in New England was determined, how order and democracy were maintained, and why relationships with the Native Americans were essential for survival. RSVP requested.

Monday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. Wild Turkeys in MA with Mass Audubon (Virtual) The wild turkey, synonymous with Thanksgiving and iconic within our region, hasn’t always held such a stable place in MA. Turkeys were overhunted nearly to the point of extinction. Thanks to a reintroduction program begun in the 1970s, turkeys can now be found throughout the state. Learn some turkey natural and cultural history as well as the conservation needs of these native birds. Led by Patti Steinman, the Education Coordinator for Mass Audubon’s Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries, based out of Arcadia in Easthampton and Northampton. RSVP requested.