The Prescott Community Center is located in the former Prescott School at 145 Main Street in Groton, MA. Our nonprofit, Friends of Prescott, Inc. is dedicated to leveraging our historic building as an accessible locus for all people to learn, play, gather, and prosper through connections with others.
Friends of Prescott, Inc. is dedicated to creating programs, events, and a workplace that welcomes, respects, and values people of all races, color, age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, Veteran status, citizenship, ancestry, ability, religion, national origin and any other category protected under the law. We strive to reflect diversity in all of our programming and to remove any barriers to accessibility.
Prescott’s programming is initiated by the community for the community. We value discussion, active listening, and exploration in a safe, welcoming environment. We focus on the positive, offer help, and find rewards in patience and curiosity. Prescott is about positive risk-taking, sharing encouragement, and creating an enriching environment for friendships. We bring our authentic selves, open to trying something new and challenging. We welcome you to join us.
The Prescott Community Center, offers an array of over 600+ programs for the enrichment of the community serving 5800 individuals annually, and includes classes for adults and children in art, sport, health and wellness, music, science, and dance. Adult and family programming spans lectures, guest speakers, walking tours, and workshops in a safe space for community discussion and hands-on fun for all.
Staff:
Megan Donovan, Executive Director
Rachel Makosky, Office Manager
Jessica Larrabee, Programming and Marketing Manager
Laurie Sabol, Registrar
Alan Dufresne, Maintenance
Board of Directors
Stephen Lane, President
Jeff Gordon, Vice President
Chris Davis, Treasurer
Julie Platt, Secretary
Robert L. Collins, member, Accessibility Officer
Kirsta Davey, member
Andy George, member
Barbara Griffin, member
Mark Presti, member
Deborah Cole, member
Tricia Upton, member
Prescott Blog
Have you considered taking a class but don’t know where to start? Are you intimidated by taking the leap? Prescott is the perfect place to venture out into trying something new, learn a skill, pick up a hobby and share an experience with others. Classes are created thoughtfully with artists, instructors and coaches who are experienced, engaging and welcoming. We want you to succeed! And come back!
We hosted a French language class for children. A dozen little ones left the class exclaiming Au revoir! Adorable! Then adults told us that they would like to learn French. Our instructor created a multi-week class to learn French and welcomed those who had some knowledge of French and those who were newbies. The class was so engaging that French conversations bloomed, the class grew and additional levels were added.
We hear you! Let us know what you want to learn and we’ll make it happen. Take the leap! Join us for a class at Prescott Community Center.