Senior Center music, dance workouts

Curated by Priscilla Ellis

Friday, May 8 at 1 p.m. The GemsTones will entertain at the Senior Center with live music from the 1950s. The band specializes in faithful renditions of songs by Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Bobby Darin, Fats Domino and other music icons from that era. The concert is free. 

Thursday, May 14. Dance with Parkinson’s is offering classes in the Spanish language. Residents with Parkinson’s disease can discover how dance can help movement, balance and coordination. The class is designed for participants to enjoy music and community while moving at their individual comfort level, seated and/or standing. Instructor Rafael Rivera is specially trained in teaching those with PD.  

Classes will be primarily in Spanish, but all are welcome. The classes are held on Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Upcoming dates: May 14 and 28; June 4, 11 and 18.  New members are accepted until the last date. Light refreshments will be served.

Please call the Senior Center at 781-314-3499 to register for these events.