Hello Westborough, Mass ! As I begin to look for things to do to entertain myself in town and the area,, I have been to Red Heat Tavern twice, neighborhood Tavern twice, and did not stay in either. I have been to Central House Tavern and Jp’s Tavern 3 times a piece now, and they are a more cozy atmosphere to me. I like Panera Bread for lunch and sandwhiches and soups, although it is slightly expensive for sure. Zita’s is good for pasta meals, so to save and is a cozy lil place, reminds me of some pizza places in Connecticut. I hear there are other good ones around too.

I have slowly been trying to find things to do and ended up at the Westborough Library and looked around in there. The Library is actually huge many books, puzzles and things to look at. The most amusing and friendly librarians there for sure. Lisa is a very cute woman, and smart and very knowledgeable, about the town and things in Boston too. I have not ventured into churches, because, frankly if I did, it would probally fall on my head lol. Now, I don’t knock church goers in anyway, I just say, not for me is all.

Westborough is a nice town overall, but as someone said to me, the people are a lil strange at times. As one redsident told me, they don’t talk much many of them and they are cautious in many ways. Why, I don’t know,but, neither did the resident, lol, told me to just be me and interact where I can. lol

I have been out looking now and then, I end up going up and down Rte 9, it’s accessable and easy that way, but not overly interesting or entertaining. I did, go to Cold Harbor Brewery, now twice and each time I did, it felt like I was out of place there. It reminds me of Red Heat Tavern some with it’s wide open spaces, and style that is airy, I didnt eat or drink there though. I guess at some point I shoulod check it out when more busy. I knew there wasa train station in town, but, never looked for it, I found that dueto the Libraian, who directed me and suggested using it if I wanted to go to Boston it’s cheaper and easier she said. I did recieve a handout that showed many places and museums to visit in Boston.

Bowling I enjoyed when I did it in Shrewsbury and in Marlborough too. The Apex contains many different things to do in it and can be entertaining with friends if you have any. Resturants are plenty in the area of all kinds of food, from Italian to Chineese. Food it seems is popular here in Westborough lol. I have not ventured as of yet into Arthuro’s, but, I have heard it is a decent place, I shall have to at some point see for myself.

While I am always looking for things to do in Westborough and the area, I do not wnat to be driving up and down the highways. The Traffic can be a killer, and then of course gas prices can get ya too, regular is going 3.25 a gallon these days. Food is up, and so is most things to do.

My one thing I wonder about is why, Westborougher’s don’t talk to each other much unless they are in a bar/tavern situation or a church I am told. Kinda funny if you ask me, people recommend churches and bars/taverns all the time, but what does one do if your not a big drinker or not religious ? It’s a crazy world out there I know and for people 55 and up, the question is always what to do. Being 55 and up in Westborough is not easy, unless, your still working, I am retired. So, finding people in my age range is not easy and yes as i said before, there is definitely a ageism factor. But, complaining about it does not help really, for no one cares to answer why it is so, and most if you push may tell you where to go, and it won’t be nice lol !

As 2024, now heads into March, weather will be getting warmer outside, and trails willopen to walk and parks, fishing will come around again, pickleball will come back into season. Now I triedpickleball, the first year I was here, and it is a fun sport to do, yet at my ageof 68 now, I would have to be careful playing it. But, the people who play are friendly as I see it.

Beaches will open again when the season comes, and I live on Chauncey Lake in town. We have a pool here at the condo complex also, even though I don’t use it. I find it crowded, and it can only hold a total of 25 people at a clip, andone pool for the coming 700 total units here, will not work out well. Condo living has it’s plus’s and it negatives too. It a two edged sword in it’s own right. Living in a condo situation, is like living in Peyton Place, everyone knows your business and talks. I must admit, there are things to do at the clubhouse, from Billards, to Cooking and Food Clubs, dominos and even movies and Art Fairs. We are lucky, we pay for a entertainment director to be here, to help and keep us busy.

As a elderly, widowed man, I am finding it hard to fit in, probally due to the age factor and the fact, Westborough and the State and area is not built for us. I know I have heard I should volunteer, but when ya new in town finding places to do so, is not easy either. I know about the Senior Center but, each time I ventured there no one is around. Maybe I am choosing the wrong days to visit there. Time shall tell for me. I looked into gyms, like Planet Fitness, and came away with why pay em, when my condocomplex has it’s own here. Some say for social reasons I should do so, I will see, I am not getting any younger. I wish they had dances for singles or widowers or widows, or divorcees. But in the end that does not happen in Westbrough. So finding a companion to hang out with in Westborough at my age is nearly impossible.

I shall continue to investigate the area I live in here in Westborough, Ma. and surrounding areas if I can. Malls are good walking spots for exercise as are parks and lakes I know. I wonder many times, did I make a mistake in moving to Massachuetts and Westborough ? I wonder if it is me, or just a bad location in general for peoplemy age? Questions abound for sure for me, in Westborough, Ma. and it’s surrounding areas, time shall tell !