Join us for a trip to The Icon Museum and Study Center in Clinton, Massachusetts. This museum is a truly unique place; it is the only specialized museum for icons and Eastern Christian art in the United States. It highlights the power of icons and their universal meaning for people of all faiths, races, and political beliefs. 

Trip cost is $67 per person, which includes bus transportation & gratuity, museum admission, tour, and lunch

Guests are welcome and encouraged

Trip itinerary:

• Participants arrive by 9:15 am at Assumption University’s Testa Science Center; parking is available in the Testa parking lot
• Bus will leave promptly at 9:30 am
• Docent-guided tours begin at 10:30 am
• Lunch is at 12:00 pm at the Clinton Bar and Grill
• Arrival back at Assumption around 2:15 pm

Lunch choices:

• Pastrami on brioche roll w/dijon mustard and sweet fries
• Veggie Wrap w/mushrooms, roasted peppers, eggplant, tomato, red onion and mozzarella (can be gluten-free)
• Grilled Chicken sandwich w/pesto, roasted pepper, mozzarella and tomato (can be gluten-free)

Tea or coffee, Caramel Gelato

Cash bar

NOTE: We need a minimum of 35 participants to hold this event

Candlepin bowling was invented in Worcester and was one of the most popular sports on television between the 1950s and 1980s. Presenter Mike Morin is the previous host of Candlepin Bowling on Channel 5 and is a recognized historian on candlepin bowling.

This Spotlight is being held in person at the Worcester Public Library at 3 Salem Square Worcester, MA 01608.

Guests are encouraged, so bring a friend!

Dick Whitney (Executive Director of the Optical Heritage Museum) will provide insight into John F. Kennedy's connection to Southbridge and American Optical. Included in the presentation will be a newly restored movie clip of his 1958 campaign visit to Southbridge while running for Senate. He and Jackie are shown in this rare video as he spoke on Main Street. Also discussed will be JFK's eyeglasses that were made in Southbridge.

This Spotlight is being held in person at the Worcester Public Library at 3 Salem Square Worcester, MA 01608.

Guests are encouraged, so bring a friend!

Worcester Institute for Senior Education

32nd Annual Meeting & Luncheon

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:15 am

Assumption University

Tsotsis Family Academic Center, Ballroom B

11:30 am Welcome and Introductions

Becki Perry, WISE Director

Greg Weiner, President of Assumption University

11:45 pm Special Guest Speaker

Joseph Petty, Mayor of Worcester

12:00 pm Spring Buffet Luncheon

Sandwiches, salads, and sides

$25.00 per person, guests are welcome

Cash bar available

12:45 pm Business Meeting & Celebration

1:45 pm Closing Remarks