OUR NEXT EVENT
Are You Ready for a Mystery? Then Come to...
MIDNIGHT AT THE MASQUERADE
A WHODUNNIT
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE
Please join us for an immersive, engaging performance by three improv-trained actors from The Murder Mystery Co., who will guide us through solving the mystery of whodunnit! Everyone’s a suspect!
The actors will interact with and involve the audience!
Where: Benjamin Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill Street, Rte. 6, Marion, MA 02738
When: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: Doors open at 5:30, Dinner at 6:00, Act 1 begins at 7:00
Admission: $50 per person
Admission includes clues, costume accessories, and all the tools needed to solve this mystery. Also included is a chicken dinner, dessert, and beverages.
(Beer & wine will be available – donations accepted!)
Register on or before Sept. 25th (or until we are sold out) by making your check payable to “FMCOA” for $50 per person and dropping it off in person at the Council on Aging; OR pay by credit card through the Friends’ website at fmcoa.org; click the “Donate” button and note that it is for the Murder Mystery Dinner.
Reserve your seats early as seating is limited.
This Murder Mystery Fundraiser Dinner is co-hosted in partnership by the Marion Council on Aging and the Friends of Marion COA, Inc.
All proceeds from this event will be used to support the Friends of Marion COA, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
FMCOA Programs and Events
FMCOA hosts and supports a variety of programs and events designed to engage, enrich, and connect Marion’s older adults with the community. In addition to our annual traditions, we offer seasonal activities, special gatherings, and collaborative programs throughout the year. Check back often for the latest updates!
Three Recent 2026 Events
- We celebrated America's 250th Anniversary aboard the Spirit of Boston while viewing the majestic Tall Ships as they returned to Boston for Sail 250! This trip included an onboard buffet and a view of the ships while cruising. Click HERE to see pictures.
- FMCOA helped celebrate the 4th of July by marching in Marion's annual parade. Click HERE to see pictures.
- Thursday, August 13, 2026: We took a trip to the Interlakes Summer Theatre in Meredith, New Hampshire. We saw the production of "Annie" and enjoyed a delicious lunch.
Concerts in the Pavilion
Each year, FMCOA supports live indoor and outdoor concerts at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center Pavilion, providing seniors and community members the chance to enjoy music, social gatherings, and the beauty of Marion’s outdoor spaces. These concerts feature talented musicians and offer a relaxed, joyful atmosphere for all ages. Already on the books is a Johnny Cash Tribute Band.
The Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford
This beloved theatre has just completed a $37 million renovation and reopened in January. We have heard many expressions of interest in FMCOA helping seniors attend shows there. We are working on it.
We Celebrate Our Seniors
In 2025, we hosted a 100th Birthday Party Celebration for two Marion residents. In 2026, we will look for a similar special opportunity to celebrate our senior seniors.
We Welcome Your Ideas
Some of the best events we have had were the result of input from Marion residents. We love imaginative, creative ideas. If you have one, please communicate it using the CONTACT US tab at the top of the page. Let us hear from you.