Exploration of Westborough, Mass. for me has been slow, I have now lived in a 55 plus community here since March of 2022. At 68 and being a widower, I tend like most my age to stay to myself, and avoid large crowds. I have been up and down RTE 9 of course, to the center of Westborough itself, to the Library and got a card. I have been to Central House, JP’s Tavern, Red Heat Tavern, and Cold Habor Brewery too. Yet, I don’t stay in any of the taverns or bars in town I stay to eat a sandwhich and have a beer and leave. I have been to Bowlero on RTE 9 in Shrewsbury, and The Apex in Marlboro, the Neighbor Tavern again in and outs only, why I am not a drinker in reality. I have been to Salomon Pond Mall and Natic Mall also. Basically I tend to stay in Westborough, unless I have an appointment out of town for medical purposes. It is a town that is always moving I must admit, and lots of people here. Most have friends I see and family here. Unlike the situation regarding those of us newer to town and older, we keep exploring and hope to make friends is all, for some it works for others it don’t, lol. Since I do not go bar/ tavern hoping much, at all, I end up stopping in The Book Store now and then, I do my shopping at Stop and Shop these days too. BJ’s in Northboro is good for big items if I want them, or gas, so I did get a membership there. I tend to explore slowly, and look for places I feel comfortable in. I think that is what most people do in their own lives too !.
Being 68, I tend to be careful with how much I spend, how I spend it and for what reasons. Shopping in Westborough is decent enough and you can probably find what you need right up and down RTE 9. It is close to highways and main roads to get anywhere you wish from Boston and above to CT or RI or NY even. 495. 290 and more can all be reached from here. The central location is good if you like to travel around and check things out. Lots of parks and trails around also and as they say Boston is always busy with plenty to see and do, if interested. Boston is 33 miles from me, where I live. Again I don’t partake or go into Boston, it’s too congested to drive in. I have gone to Auburn once or twice for a ride is all or to buy a bowling ball lol. State Parks and Resevoirs are around also. My fellow 55 plus neighbors seem to find places to go and things to do a lot better than I do, but to each their own.
I even found the train station in town one day lol. Someone told me ya can take a train into Boston for the day and it doesn’t cost a arm and a leg. Haven’t done it yet, but, I may at some point. I hesitate to go out alone at my age, 68, and am a homebody by nature. I know there are places to go and such I have been told if I look online or ask people. But, being a widower, I am used to having my wife to share experiences with, and she passed in 21. I was married 28 years, when she passed, and it is never easy to replace the one you lost, nor do I wish to rush into anything, anyway. I shy from large crowds, I avoid events and parties even in my own condo complex. As I continue to explore Westborough, all I can hope for is making some friends at some point, but all takes time for sure.
Westborough, Mass. is a cozy town indeed, and I hope to make new friend here, but, I will not rush anything. I have tried PickleBall, it was fun till I sprained an ankle lol. I may go back to it this year at some point for fun. I do play pool once a week in my condo complex and now, I have started playing Mexican Dominos once a week. What else there may be to do in Westborough is beyond me so far, but, I shall continue exploring.
I found Panera Bread and I like that place to eat and relax at times. It is kinda out of the way and comfy. Prices are rising though, so, eating out has to be controlled these days. Many restuarants in Westborough like Zitis, Manderan, I hear are decent places. Did find a Friendlies in Marlboro, thanks to a friend. I hear Arthuros is a place to eat that is decent yet I have not been there as of yet. Being a single widower, I looked at Arthuros as a family type establishment. So, I didn’t venture there as of yet, but I figure I can stop in and look soon. Of course there are burger joints, I also tried Harry’s and South Street Diner. I continue to look of course, time shall tell, if I find a spot or place I really like. Since I am now a resident of Westborough, Mass. I will continue to explore it more and see how it goes. I like fishing also, so maybe I can find more places to fish beside Chauncey Lake and The Resevoir in town. Time shall tell ! I hope for a life of fun, as a retired 68 year old without any problems. Yes I have looked at the Senior Center in town also and been there a few times, I tend to check it out now and then these days, but it is not a busy place. I am sure it may be when I stop by, is why it doesn’t seem busy.
Currently, I am looking for a place to volunteer maybe for something to do with my time. I mean I can only play dominos or pool so much, and I do read and build puzzles too or chat on my computers. I like animals, dogs and cats are cool, and fun and friendly. I hear they may need volunteers at some places in town, but haven’t found this yet. I will keep looking is all. Anyway, Exploring a new town I live in will probally take a while for me, because I do not rush anything, and secondly I am being careful. As a senior, I don’t want taken advantage of, or being ripped off, in anyway, so careful is how I go.
Someone mentioned the VFW, I haven’t been there yet, but did drive by it. Didn’t look busy or that it had a place to park. So will check it again at some point, being a 16 year disabled veteran I am sure I will have no problem there. as to any other towns around I do not know Massachuetts at all, I came up from CT in 2022 to live here. I hear the area is a decent one in the boros and around here, I have not branched out as of yet beyond this town. Maybe I can make some friends and explore more and learn more, time shall tell !
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