In the tri-town, Marion is the only one without a dedicated space for senior citizens. That’s going to change on Monday, Aug. 3 when the Council on Aging will start holding classes, clinics and lectures on a limited basis in the Music Hall.

“We’re looking to create a space where people can come together and hopefully make new friends,” said Sue Schwager, the council’s director. “It gets tough as you age to be social. This is a good situation for everyone.”

The Council on Aging’s Chair Joanne Mahoney had the idea to create a “mini” senior center while plans are considered for a permanent space, possibly tied to the Town House renovation.

“It’s going to be awhile before the town will have a senior center of its own, but we want residents to have a place to go, even if it’s only one or two days a week,” said Mahoney.

Every Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Music Hall will be open for seniors. A blood pressure clinic, chair yoga and social hour will be scheduled regularly. From 1 to 2 p.m. a lecture series will be held on changing topics. The first topic is “Furniture Flip” with Harriet Ingerslev.

If interest is high, the council will open the Music Hall two days a week for the center.

“Hopefully, it will be successful and if it is we’ll offer activities on Wednesdays too,” Schwager said. “This is going to be a trial.”

The mini senior center is provided courtesy otf the council with help from the Friends of the Marion Council on Aging and Music Hall Committee. All seniors are invited to attend. There is no cost. Suggestions for future programs and lectures are encouraged.

For more information, call the Council on Aging at 508-748-3570.