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1. Play Chess

An evening chess club sponsored by the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging's Over 60 Men's Club meets from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Sharon Community Center.

2. Claim your listing on Sharon Patch

Businesses and community agencies are encouraged to claim their listings in Sharon Patch's Directory. Claiming a listing allows the owner to update the information and photos in it, better promoting the organization. Instructions on claiming a listing are found here.

3. Donate to the Friends of the Sharon Public Library's Book Sale

Donations to the Friends of the Sharon Public Library Book Sale may be left in the library's Cynthia B. Fox Community Room.

4. Play Scrabble

The Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging has Scrabble from 1 to 3 p.m.

5. Sew

A Sewing, Knitting and Embroidery Group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging.