Things to do: read, play games, eat ice cream

Sep 5, 2019

There’s a lot to do in the tri-town area this week. For a full list of events go to www.sippican.theweektoday.com/calendar.

Saturday, Sept. 7

Play video games.

The game lounge will return to the Mattapoisett Library at 2:30 p.m. Teens can use an X-box and play other games. For more information contact the library at 508-748-4171. 

Eat ice cream.

At 1 p.m. the Marion Senior Center invites all area veterans, active duty servicemen and guests to an ice cream social.

A representative from the Providence VA will be available to discuss Federal benefits. A representative from CapTel Captioned Telephone will also be on hand, to provide free telephones to those with hearing loss.

Barry Denham and JoAnn O’Malley from the Tri-town Veteran’s Services Office will also be present. RSVP at 508-748-3570.

Sunday, Sept. 8

Pray and eat.

The Mattapoisett Congregational Church will host its “Welcome Home” event at Ned’s Point on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. The event will feature religious worship, followed by a picnic lunch. The annual event traditionally recognizes members of the Police and Fire Departments for their service to the people of Mattapoisett. There will be games for children, and food provided by Oxford Creamery.

Contact the church office with any questions at 508-758-6271.

Tuesday, Sept. 10

Talk about books.

From 11 a.m. to noon the Elizabeth Taber Library will host a “come as you are” book club. The group will offer a chance to talk about whatever participants are reading. Participants can also get author and title recommendations from other readers and share their opinions about books.