Recreational Activities and Social Events at Mayflower Place

On any given day, residents of Mayflower Place can enjoy a range of recreational activities and social events – from painting classes to concerts to in-house art exhibits. Mayflower Place residents say their lives are enriched through the people they meet and the friendships they make while renewing once-favorite pastimes or engaging in new hobbies.

Some of the most popular activities at Mayflower Place include: live dramatic performances, travelogues, cocktail parties and themed socials, and Yoga classes.

Other classes, events or activities of special interest include:

Painting Class
Offered every Friday from 2-4 pm in the Craft Room

Local artists offer beginners and more experienced painters an opportunity to explore their creativity, focus on technique, and share their ideas.

The Putting Green
The “Mayflower Putters” gather weekly on the Mayflower Green. During inclement weather, an indoor putting green is available in the Theater. “Top” putters are recognized during weekly contests. Golfers of all ability are encouraged to join.

The Book Club
One of newest activities at Mayflower Place, The Book Club is also one of most popular. The clubs boasts a healthy membership, which upon selection of a book, meets for four weeks to read and discuss. Residents say conversation is “lively”.

Musical Entertainment of Many Genres
Every month Mayflower Place offers a wide range of musical programs, from classical concerts by the Cape Cod Symphony to the toe-tapping sounds of local favorites, such as the All Worn-Out Jug Band. Consult the homepage at the beginning of each month for a roster of events.

Adventurous Trips & Getaways
Mayflower Place offers an excursion to suit everyone’s interests.

Offerings include:

  • Shopping trips to Chatham or Mashpee Commons

  • Day cruises aboard the Spirit of Boston Harbor

  • Whale-watching trips

  • Charter Fishing Boat excursions

  • Day trips to Nantucket, Provincetown or Foxwoods Resort Casino

  • Luncheon at popular, local restaurants

  • High Tea

  • Movies and museums, including trips to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston

In-house Art Exhibits
Every two months, a new art exhibit is unveiled in the Mayflower Place Theater. This program, courtesy of the Marketing Department and Joanne Johnson, Director of Community Relations, offers welcome exposure to the works of many fine, local artists. Opening receptions offer residents the opportunity to meet with the artists or purchase artwork.