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e mission of the Wellesley Council on Aging is to serve as the primary resource for residents over the age of 60; to empower individuals to reach their goals; to o"er comprehensive programs, services, and assistance that optimize quality of life; and to enable meaningful connections and collaborations that inspire a spirit of community across generations in our town.
March/April 2018 Registration: Let’s Eat! ursday, March 1 (Wellesley residents) Wellesley COA Senior Lunch
Friday, March 2 (non-Wellesley residents)
✂ ✄☎✆ ✄✝✞ ✟ ✄✠ ✡☛☞ ✄✠ ✂ ✄✠✌ ✄✠ ✆☞ ✟✍✄ ✝✎☎✏ ☛ ✏ ✁✠ ✟✟ ☎ ✍✑✠ ✄✒☞ ✟✠ ✏ ☎ ✍✠✓✔ ✁✁ Program Expansion We are thrilled to announce that our senior lunch program is How To Register: expanding to 5 days/week (Monday through Friday) starting ere are three ways to register for programs: in March! We welcome a new partner, Wellesley Bakery, 1. Online through MyActiveCenter (https://myactivecenter.com) to cater our lunch program on Mondays and Wednesdays 2. In-person, during open registration, at the TPC and Express Gourmet will continue to cater the program on 3. By phone: 781-235-3961 Tuesdays, ursdays, and Fridays. Guests are charged $4.00 Please note: Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. for all methods per meal (pay upon arrival) and must sign up no later than listed above. Online registration is available if you have received 9:30 a.m. the day prior. Lunch is served at 12:00 p.m. Menus your keytag and created a MyActiveCenter account. are available at the Tolles Parsons Center or on the COA IMPORTANT: For fee-based activities, you MUST pay at the website: www.wellesleycoa.org Please inform COA sta" and time of registration (see chart below for accepted payment volunteers of any food allergies at the time of registration. If methods): you have not yet dined at the TPC, come on down for the de- Registration Method Form of payment accepted licious food and great company! Special thanks to the many MyActiveCenter Credit Card wonderful volunteers who help with our lunch program. e In-person at TPC Credit Card, Cash, Check senior lunch program is generously subsidized by the Friends (payable to Town of Wellesley) of the Wellesley Council on Aging and e New Era Fund. By Phone Credit Card
NOTE: MyActiveCenter.com is a secure site (https) - does not store credit card information - nor does MySeniorCenter when sta" key in a card number. Page 1 Program Information and Policies Age Policy Filled Classes/Waitlist Priority is given to Wellesley residents age 60 and over. If space You are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Programs are permits, non-Wellesley residents age 60 and over are welcome to %lled on a %rst come, %rst served basis. We do not “hold” spots. participate. Individuals under age 60 are invited to participate Once a program %lls, you may call or visit the COA to be added if space permits. If a certain program is restricted to Wellesley to the waiting list. For programs requiring pre-registration and/ residents only, it will be noted in the description. Please note that or fee-based programs, drop-ins are not permitted. To check many of our programs require pre-registration. your waitlist status, please call the COA. Program Cancellation Fitness Participants Programs that do not attain the minimum enrollment will be All individuals who participate in %tness programs o"ered by cancelled one business day in advance of the scheduled start the Wellesley COA are required to sign our Exercise Release date. Full tuition will be refunded. We reserve the right to and Participant Agreement. Forms will be distributed on the reschedule or change classes. You will be called if your class is %rst class date (for group classes) or membership start date (for cancelled, otherwise, plan on attending. %tness room). Forms must be reviewed and updated annually. Make Up Classes Inclement Weather One potential make-up date will be agreed upon by instructors All COA activities (day and evening) will be cancelled when and sta" for all fee-based programs that run several consecutive Wellesley Public Schools are closed. e COA bus will not run weeks. All students will have this information prior to registra- when Wellesley Public Schools are closed. If Wellesley Public tion. No refunds will be given if you cannot attend the make-up Schools have a delayed opening, all COA programs WILL STILL class. Make up dates/times may di"er from the regularly sched- START at their regularly scheduled time, unless you are in- uled class day/time. formed otherwise. Additionally, information about class cancel- Refund Policies lations, delayed starts, etc. will be clearly stated on the outgoing Cancelled Class voicemail message of the COA. Call 781-235-3961 a&er 8:00 a.m. Full Refund will be given for a cancelled class. to hear detailed information. Information will also be posted on Class Refunds our website at www.wellesleycoa.org Refunds will be issued when COA sta" is noti%ed prior to the Food/Beverages start of the second scheduled class. e refund amount will be All are welcome to enjoy co"ee and tea on the %rst 'oor of the equal to the total of the remaining classes. No exceptions will be Tolles Parsons Center. Only water is permitted on the 2nd 'oor. made. Participant Photograph Policy One-time Only Program Refund (less than $20.00) Full refund Periodically, the COA photographs/videotapes program if you contact the COA one business day prior. participants for promotional use. Unless participants informs us One-time Only Program Refund (more than $20.00) Refund of their desire not to be photographed, the COA will use minus a $5.00 administrative fee if you notify the COA one photographs/videotapes for promotional purposes business day prior. *"ese policies are subject to revision and will be reviewed at Day Trip Refund least annually. Refund policies for day trips will be clearly stated on all publicity Friendly Reminders! materials for each individual trip (e.g. COA newsletter, day trip Fragrances: As a courtesy to all of our participants, when using 'yer, and newspaper article). erefore, refunds will be issued perfumes or body lotions, we ask you to be mindful of those with only when in compliance with the stated refund policy. Refund allergies and sensitivities to fragrances. Scholarship Funds Available: Funds may be available to policies will always state, “no refund issued a&er X date.” subsidize or pay for COA classes, activities or trips for Wellesley Program Speci#c Refund Policy residents. Call the COA for more information. Please note that there may be a speci%c refund policy for a Tolles Parsons Center parking: Should you %nd the TPC particular program. e speci%c policy information will be noted parking lot to be full upon your arrival, there are usually spots in the program description. available along both sides of Washington Street in front of the
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✡✏✍ ✒✏✓☎✌✠✡✕☎✏ ✜ COA Announcements Wellesley Celebrating Volunteers As this newsletter goes to print, we are still Council on Aging Did you know that more than 200 volunteers %nalizing details regarding use of the Fitness Sta$ : have shared their time and talents with the Center. Please visit www.wellesleycoa.org or call
Wellesley Council on Aging over the last year? 781-235-3961 for further updates. Gayle " ieme
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volunteers, many in new roles, at the Tolles Use our MySeniorCenter Touch Linda Cli$ ord
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Parsons Center. e COA sta" extends deep Screens and Enter to Win! ☞ ☛☛✁☛✆✌✠✆ ✟ ✄ ✂ ✡ ✁☎ ✄☛ appreciation to all volunteers for their invaluable We are continuing our monthly prize drawing in ✟ ✄✠✁✝✂
contributions. National Volunteer Appreciation March and April! Each day you check in at our Kate Burnham
✌✠✑ ✟ ✝ ☎ ✁✌✎ ✟ ✄✂ ✡✁☎ ✄ ☛ Week is April 15-21, 2018. roughout that week touch screens and select “Drawing Entry” (in ✍ ✄ ✌✎✆✏ at TPC, we will highlight the many ways COA addition to selecting your daily activities), you ☞ ✑✒✁✠✁☛✆✂✌✆✝ ✂
volunteers contribute to our success! A volunteer receive an entry into the monthly drawing for a Ashley Shaheen
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to come! Invitations will be sent to volunteers at the end of each month. By checking in to Elizabeth Bradley
✌✠ ✑ ✗ ✘ ☎✄ ☞ ☛☛✁☛✆✌✠✆ who have provided a minimum of 15 hours of your programs and activities at Tolles Parsons ✕ ✂✝✖ ✂ ✌✒ volunteer service to the COA over the last year. Center, you are helping us provide accurate
Jill Dube & Judy Siggins ✔✝✝✂✑✁✠✌✆✝✂☛
participation data to both the Town of Wellesley ✙✂✌✠☛✚✝✂✆✌✓✝✠ 6th Annual Senior Art Show and the Massachusetts Executive O*ce of Elder
e COA and Waterstone at Wellesley are happy A"airs (EOEA), which may result in additional Beth Harrington
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with the Wellesley Free Library to present the 6th check in using our touch screens to enter! e Sara Raveret ✔✝✝ ✂✑ ✁✠✌✆✝ ✂ annual art show highlighting the works of senior prize for March is $25 gi& card to Paparazzi ✛✝✎✜✠✆✄✄✂
artists! During the month of June, art pieces will and the prize for April is a $25 gi& card to Café Betsy Visvis ☞ ☛☛✁☛✆✌✠✆ be displayed at the Wellesley Main Library. ere Mangal. Prizes are funded by a grant from ✗ ✘ ☎ ✄ will be an opening reception for artists and com-
EOEA. James Murphy & Rick Waldman ✂✁✡✄✂☛ munity members on Wednesday, June 13, ✢ ✜☛ 7:00 p.m. If you are interested in displaying your Learn How to Register for Hector MacDonald
work, please contact Ashley Shaheen, Senior COA Programs Online via & Henry Viens
✢ ✜☛ ✂✁✡✄✂☛ Activities Coordinator at the Wellesley Council MyActiveCenter.com ✗✠ ✣ ☎ ✌✎✎ on Aging 781-235-3961 or by e-mail: ashaheen@ Since TPC opened this past October, the COA Dawnmarie Cole
wellesleyma.gov by Tuesday, April 17. has been o"ering participants the opportunity
✔✜☛✆✝ ✑✁✌✠✤ ✥✦ to register for both free and fee-based COA Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend programs online on the MyActiveCenter Tolles Parsons Center Hours of Operation: Parade website. Heard of it but unsure of where Monday through Friday Sunday, May 20, 2018 to begin? Attend one of the upcoming 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Consider joining the COA as we march in the informational sessions on Tuesday, March 20, 781.235.3961
50th annual Wellesley Veterans’ Parade. Share 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., "ursday, April 5, 2:00 www.wellesleycoa.org
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your COA pride by marching alongside friends or ✵✱✶ ❂✴ ✼❃❄ by riding in the COA bus. Call Ashley Shaheen, p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and learn how to register for ❀❁✴✶✺✭ ✱ ✶✮ Senior Activities Coordinator, at 781-235-3961 to COA programs and events from the comfort "e Tolles Parsons Center is a express interest in the parade. of your own home. Each information session Voting Location will cover: how to create your MyActiveCenter e Tolles Parsons Center is now TPC Fitness Center Update! account, how to sign up for free and fee-based a voting location for residents in We are thrilled with the level of interest in our programs, how to link a household member to Precinct H (formerly Wellesley High brand new Fitness Center! Over 50 people have your account and register yourself and/or that School). If you are unsure which been oriented to the equipment to date. Going person for programs and more! COA sta" will precinct you reside in and/or your voting location, contact the Town forward, COA sta" will facilitate orientation facilitate these interactive, small group classes. Clerk’s o*ce at 781-431-1019 x2250. Participants are welcome to bring their own sessions to prospective members on Tuesday Only those who reside in Precinct H a&ernoons between 2-4pm. Please call 781-235- laptop, iPad or tablet to use during the session. vote at Tolles Parsons Center. 3961 or visit the TPC reception desk to schedule e COA will also have iPads available for use an orientation session. We are pleased to o"er the for those who do not bring a device. Basic laptop or iPad skills are required in order to participate. following rates to use the Fitness Center: $25 for Page 3 6. months or $40 for 12 months. Max: 12. Call the COA to register. Special Events Tea Oasis Tasting Dining Outing/Friends of the Wellesley COA Fundraising " ursday, March 8, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Event Come spend some time getting to know tea’s delightful ' avors California Pizza Kitchen, 183 Linden Street and aromas, as well as its fascinating history, health bene% ts, and Monday, March 12, 5:00 p.m. ceremonies from around the world. Tea Oasis was featured in Join us for a special fundraising dinner in support of the ! e Boston Globe and in WGBH’s Craving Boston. is program FWCOA. All are welcome! California Pizza Kitchen will donate led by Hillel Broomberg of Newton, is a self-described “tea 20% of your check back to the FWCOA. Diners must have a evangelist.” He is a tea sommelier certi% ed by the International printed copy of the fundraiser ' yer which is available for pick- Tea Masters Association and owner of Tea Oasis, through which up at the COA or can be printed from the FWCOA website he shares his knowledge in tasting parties. Special thanks goes to www.wellesleyfriendscoa.org. Can’t make dinner? No problem, our generous sponsor, e Falls at Cordingly Dam, an Assisted 20% of the entire days purchases will be donated to FWCOA Living community in Newton, MA. (includes lunch and take out). See page 13 for more fundraising e" orts. Circuit Breaker Forum Monday, March 12, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bene# ts of the “File of Life” Program Senator Richard Ross will be hosting his Annual Circuit Breaker " ursday, March 15, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Seminar at the TPC. e Senior Circuit Breaker is a tax credit Joseph Canavan of Norfolk County Sheri" ’s O* ce, Elder A" airs for senior citizens whose property payments account for more o* cer Ron Poirier of Wellesley Police Department and Wellesley than 10% of their annual income. Eligible seniors will receive a COA’s Kate Burnham, Health & Social Services Administrator, dollar credit on their Massachusetts tax return for every dollar will speak about this program and how it can provide potentially that their total property tax, water, and sewer bills exceed 10% of life-saving information to medical personnel in the event of an their income. Max: 30. emergency. e free-of-charge kits consist of an information card listing all medications a person uses and all special health Turkish Musical Program conditions he or she has. e card is kept inside a bright red Monday, March 12, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. vinyl sleeve marked “FILE OF LIFE,” which the users post on Orkestra Marhaba is a Boston based ensemble that coalesced their refrigerator or some other highly visible place. In the event to introduce classical and jazz audiences to the Eastern Makam of a medical emergency, a File of Life allows paramedics and (modal) tradition. e members all bring to the table their varied EMTs to administer the correct treatment quickly and notify musical backgrounds but connect on the inclusive power of loved ones of an emergency. Refreshments served. Max 75. music. Performances include Ottoman court music dating from the early 16th century to modern Turkish composers. Max: 60. Saint Patrick’s Day Party Friday, March 16, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Yoga for a Better Back Workshop Cost: $5.00 Max: 60. Tuesday, March 20, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tap your toe to reels and jigs in this performance of traditional Cost: $15.00 Irish music and dance. Dance duet Jackie O’Riley and Rebecca Join us for an all-levels yoga class that will teach you poses McGowan present traditional and original steps and history, to increase your strength and 'exibility. You will receive a along with fabulous live music for an a& ernoon celebrating this personalized postural analysis so you can identify the areas of rich cultural art tradition. Refreshments will be served! ose your body that are su"ering from the most stress. is workshop participants wearing green will receive one scratch ticket. will be taught by certi%ed RYT200 yoga instructor Peter Kelly and Dr. Julie Graves, a practicing chiropractor with over 22 years You Don’t Have to Be Irish: A Salute to Bing, Rosemary, and experience. Max: 12. e workshop is subsidized by a grant Irish-American Crooners from the Executive O*ce of Elder A"airs. Monday, March 19, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Frank King, a lifelong devotee of recorded music, and former Breakfast Club (Max: 15.) host of music programs on WBUR, will host a musical lecture Wednesday, March 7 and April 4, 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. in the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day! e main focus will be on the Captain Marden’s, 279 Linden Street, Wellesley music and life stories of Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, Lunch Outing (Max: 15.) as well as several other Irish-American singing stars from the Wednesday, March 21,12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. 1940’s and 50’s. e presentation will feature lots of Irish songs, e Villa, 124E Plain St., Wayland but also lots of (non-Irish) familiar hits by these crooners. Wednesday, April 18, 12:00p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Max: 75. Mel’s Commonwealth Cafe, 310 Commonwealth Rd, Wayland Page 4 Special Events Downsizing & Selling - from Daunting to DONE! Musical Lunches with Ken Batts " ursday, March 22, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wellesley resident, and COA Volunteer Ken Batts, will play Learn how to deal with a lifetime of possessions, and how to hire background piano music during lunch on Fridays, March 9 and and manage a realtor. David J. Dowd, President of Sell Mom’s April 13, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Separate registration for lunch is House, and a realtor with Keller Williams will share information required. on how to prepare and price your home. Max: 75. Organic Gardening for Everyone with Naturalist and Interact Club of Wellesley Plays Pool at TPC Landscaper John Root Wednesdays, March 21 and April 18, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. " ursday, April 19, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Members of the Wellesley Interact Club (ages 12-18), will join us is presentation provides inspiration to gardeners of all ages for pool play and card/game activities at the TPC! e Interact and physical conditions on growing vegetables, fruits, herbs, and Club, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wellesley, is run out of ' owers organically. Topics include composting and mulching to the Wellesley High School. e club is led by Susan Bevilacqua promote healthy soil, using space e* ciently, growing plants from (Rotary member) and Bob Anthony (Rotary President). seed, succession planting, inviting bene% cial wildlife, controlling weeds and pests naturally, and preserving homegrown produce. Learn to Play Pool is program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Wellesley Fridays, March 9 & 23, April 13 & 27, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the No pre-registration required. Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Max: 75. Instructor: Dick Carey with help from local Pool Sharks, will provide basic instructions on how to hold Helen Sagan’s, “" e Opera Lady” Opera Talks and use a cue and how to shoot and play di"erent Luisa Miller by Giuseppe Verdi games. Come for one or all of the sessions. Stay for " ursday, April 12, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. a short while or the entire time. All are welcome. Luisa Miller is the hidden gem of Giuseppe Verdi’s early period. Its simple plot centers around a young woman, Luisa, who is in Senior Travel Pool League love with a mysterious suitor and dares to reject the advances Wellesley is joining the Metro-West Division of the of the nefarious Wurm. ere are many twists and turns of the Massachusetts Senior Travel 8-Ball League this spring. ere are six teams in the division: Bellingham, Holliston, Natick, story, with an exciting musical score. Most of all, it is a diva’s Needham, Norwood, and now Wellesley! Matches are played at delight featuring stunning arias, sung in this production by the 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. Wellesley will play each opponent twice, great Renata Scotto. Max: 75. once at home and once on the road. Call the Wellesley Team Cendrillon by Jules Massenet Captain, John Bradshaw at 617-240-2130 for more information. " ursday, April 26, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Massenet’s opera, Cendrillon, is an amusing version of A Series on Mindfulness Charles Perrault’s “Cinderella.” It includes the usual story line: Tuesdays, April 10 and 24, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Cendrillon, her cruel step-mother and step-sisters, her brow- Instructor: Neil Motenko beaten father, fairies and, of course, the Prince, with the grand e program will focus on the foundations of mindfulness, ball, retrieval of the lost slipper and a happily-ever-a& er ending. review of formal and informal mindfulness practices, and topical Massenet’s score is truly delightful, comic and witty at times, presentations on how cultivating present-moment awareness and with a light touch of romanticism. is production stars the can bene% t our lives. Every presentation will cover new material world-famous Joyce DiDonato in the title role. Max: 75. and also reinforce the basics, with content that is accessible to all attendees, even those who may not have attended prior Sharing Family Stories, A Participatory Workshop presentations in the series. Newcomers are welcome at any time. " ursday, April 12, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Special thanks goes to Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare is workshop is led by Davis Bates, award-winning singer Center, in Needham sponsoring this program. Max: 75 and storyteller and it explores how to share family stories, both within the family and in the community. Mixing both stories A Classical Piano Concert form Davis’ growing up and participatory exercises for the audience, this thoughtful and touching presentation will provide Wednesday, April 4, 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. the audience with plenty of ideas of how to foster storytelling in We welcome 14 year old Tomer Rotfeld, an accomplished their own lives and families. is program is fully funded by a classical pianist, and winner of many piano competitions who grant from the Wellesley Cultural Council, a local agency which will play classical music at the TPC. is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state
agency. Page 5 Special Events Get To Know Your Community Leaders Magic Show Here’s our lineup for March/April: Friday, April 20, 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Friday, March 9, 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.– Michael Zehner, Come join us for some amazing magical entertainment with Planning Director Wellesley Close-up Magician, Michael G. His close-up magic Michael Zehner has been a professional municipal planner for show combines just the right touch of mystery and humor for over 15 years. Michael served as the Assistant Planning Director a uniquely entertaining and astonishing experience that won’t for the Town of Wellesley from 2009 to 2012 and has served as soon be forgotten. His classical, close-up miracles will leave you breathless because the astounding magic happens within inches Planning Director since 2013. He is an elected member of the of his audience - o& en right in their own hands! Max: 75 Board for the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association. Michael will discuss all aspects of planning a" ecting Chair Massage the Town, but primarily the status of the Uni% ed Plan and Tuesdays, March 27, and April 24, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Housing Production Plan (i.e. a" ordable housing). Cost: $10.00 per 15 minute appointment Call to register. Friday, March 16, 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Dr. David Lussier, Feeling stressed? Try deeply relaxing chair massage with Lee Superintendent of Wellesley Public Schools Carpenter, licensed Compassionate Touch Practitioner. Dr. David Lussier has been Superintendent of Wellesley Public Schools since 2012. His career began as a high school Newsletter Preview Party history teacher and in 2000, he was named Massachusetts Monday, April 30, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Teacher of the Year. As a White House Fellow, David served Join the COA’s Programming Team, Beth Harrington, Activities as Associate Director of Domestic Policy in the Clinton and Assistant, and Ashley Shaheen, Senior Activities Coordinator, for Bush Administrations. He later joined the National Board for an inside look at the programs and activities scheduled in May/ Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), where he served June 2018! Refreshments will be served. Max: 40. as a policy advisor to the president of the NBPTS and later as research director. David also served as the Executive Director of Day Trips Educator Quality for the Austin Independent School District. "e Musical, An American in Paris, at the Providence Friday, April 13, 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - Jack Pilecki, Chief of Performing Arts Center Wellesley Police Department Sunday, March 18, 11:00 a.m. (Departure from the Tolles Chief Pilecki is a 34-year veteran of the Wellesley Police Parsons Center), and 5:00 p.m. (Approximate return time) Department, having been appointed to the department in July Cost: $60.00 Max: 29 of 1983. He was appointed Deputy Chief in 2013 and Chief in e New York Times raves, “An American in Paris is a triumph! February of 2017. Chief Pilecki commands a sta" of 57 sworn Pure joy! and the Wall Street Journal declares. “Once you’ve seen and civilian personnel. He serves as the chair of the Wellesley it, you’ll %nd it hard to settle for less ever again.” e group will Tra* c Committee and on the executive board of the Greater depart from the Tolles Parsons Center, and travel to the Provi- Boston Police Council. dence Performing Arts Center to enjoy this stunning Broadway hit on the %rst national tour! On our way home we will stop Home Energy Cost Savings for a quick bite to eat (pay on own).Trip includes: Ticket and " ursdays, March 8 OR April 5, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. transportation. Cancellation Policy: No refunds a&er Monday, Are you worried about high heating cost? Do you want to cut March 5. you utility bills? Learn ways to reduce your energy usage and make your home more comfortable and e* cient. is seminar Norfolk County Correctional Center in Dedham will review available programs that help reduce energy usage. "ursday, March 29, 8:30 a.m. (Departure from the Tolles e 2018 Town Wide Energy Assessment Campaign sponsored Parsons Center) -1:00 p.m. (Approximate return time) by National Grid and the Wellesley Municipal Light Plant is Cost: Free Max. 11 o" ering free energy audits, free light bulbs and signi% cant rebates ose attending will get a %rst-hand look at the inner workings and assistance on insulation, heating equipment and appliances. of one of the state’s most modern correctional facilities. e tour Also, MassSave and Energy Star programs will be discussed. is roughly 2-3 hours long and requires some walking. is event Bring your oil, gas and electric bills to % nd your benchmark is being sponsored by Norfolk County Sheri" Michael Bellotti’s energy rating. is program is sponsored by the Wellesley TRIAD Program. All participants must complete a Security Sustainable Energy Committee. Max: 20 for each date. Clearance form which is required by the Norfolk County Correc- tional Center. Paperwork will be given to all who register and completed paperwork must be returned to the COA no later Page 6 than Wednesday, March 14. Davis Museum Educational Classes "ursday, April 26, 12:45 p.m. (Departure from the Tolles Chaos! Chaos! Everywhere! Parsons Center) - 2:30 p.m. (Approximate return time) Instructor: Alan Schechter Cost: Free Max: 11 Cost: $40.00 Max: 75. We will depart the Tolles Parsons Center at 12:45 p.m. and e COA welcomes back Alan Schechter, Professor Emeritus spend an a&ernoon at the Davis Museum in Wellesley. e of Political Science at Wellesley College. e schedule includes group will receive a docent led tour of the Davis’s distinguished Professor Schechter’s lecture, a co"ee break, and more time for permanent collections from around the globe; holdings include discussion. Please provide an e-mail at the time of registration to paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photographs, and deco- receive class readings. rative objects, from antiquity to the contemporary moment. e Class Schedule: Davis museum has an important role in serving as a resource 1.)Friday, March 23, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. e First Year of President for cross-disciplinary teaching and study. Upon returning to the Trump: “You’ll All Be Tired Of Winning” COA, you will be treated to complimentary co"ee, tea and des- 2) Wednesday, March 28, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. serts. Round trip transportation using the COA bus. Donald Trump and the Rebirth of States’ Rights 3.)Friday, April 6, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Hate Speech, Trigger A suggested donation of $3.00 per passenger for special trips using Warnings, and the reat to Free Speech on College Campuses the COA bus is requested. Please consider donating $3.00 for the 4) Friday, April 13, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. e Opioid Epidemic Norfolk County Correctional Center in Dedham and the Davis 5) Friday, April 20, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. e Forgotten Americans: Museum in Wellesley. Appalachia in Crisis 6) Friday, April 27, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. What Happens Next: Can Fine Arts Classes Democrats Recover? Chinese Brush Painting If needed, the make-up date is Friday, May 4, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Nan Rumpf Intermediate German the origins and founder of "ursdays, March 15-April 12, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Instructor: COA Volunteer, Christianity, methods of Cost: $100.00 - Call the COA for a supply list. Min: 6/Max: 12. Gerda Plou$e Scriptural Interpretation, Learn to interpret nature’s 'ora and fauna with ink, brush, and Tuesdays, March 13-April 24, spiritually, and di"erences among Chinese watercolors using expressive gesture strokes on Asian 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Max: 13. Christian denominations. If brush painting techniques. No previous experience required. We always welcome new needed, the make-up date is April e subjects for this series will be Panda, Canna, Camellia and participants. Our German 5. Bird, the Coral Tree and Plums. Please ask for a materials list and Instructor, Gerda, would like to bring materials to class. If needed, the make-up date is ursday, speak with anyone who wishes to Nutrition Tidbits join, especially if he or she has had Instructor: COA Volunteer April 19, 10:00 a.m.-12noon. some German in the past. Call the & Registered Dietician, Dana COA to express interest and we Brennan Acrylic Painting will have Gerda contact you. " urs, March 29, April 12, 26, & Instructor: Maris Platais May 10, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 14 - April 25, 1:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. Great Masters: Tchaikovsky - With educational content, Cost: $84.00 Min: 8 / Max: 14 His Life and Music practical tips and food samples Bring photo references or work from memory and %eld sketches. Instructor: Professor Robert all wrapped into one workshop, Demonstrations and critiques are o"ered throughout this course. Greenberg, Ph.D. you’ll leave with real tools to help If needed, the make-up date is Wed, May 2, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 7 - April 25, you make smart choices. Max: 15. 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Max: 30 Spring Watercolor Flowers e life of Peter Ilyich A Matter of Balance Program Monday, April 9, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tchaikovsky exhibits as close a Tuesdays, March 20-May 8, 1:00 link as you will %nd anywhere p.m. -3:00 p.m. Join us for an arts and cra&s activity that is bound to get you in between an artist’s inner world Cost: $10 book Min: 8/Max: 12. the spirit for warmer weather. Come create beautiful spring 'ow- and the outward products of that An eight session educational/ ers using co"ee %lters and watercolors. Watch as the colors bleed artist’s creative activity. ese practical workshop that and blend for a lovely e"ect. All materials will be provided. classes are part of the DVD acknowledges the risk of falling lecture series, Great Courses. but emphasizes practical coping Mastering Watercolor Techniques strategies to reduce this fear. is Instructor: Cecilia Sharma World Religions: Christianity program is funded by Springwell, Mondays, March 5 - April 9, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Instructor: Sister Marie Elena a non-pro%t organization Cost: $110.00 Min: 8/ Max: 12 Dio providing supportive services Learn to paint in watercolors with an emphasis on techniques "ursdays, March 8 -29, that promote healthy living and and design. is step-by-step instructor will introduce you to 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Max: 30 healthy aging, a social service the spontaneity of the medium as you create glazes, highlights, is segment of the course agency located in Waltham. will focus on Christianity. In textures, and the %nal artwork. four sessions, we will discuss Page 7 Friday ursday 2 9:00 Registration for non-Wellesley residents 1 9:00-11:00 Card/ Game Room Drop-in Hours Wednesday 9:00 Registration for Wellesley residents 10:30-12:00 Low Vision Group Tuesday 9:00-12:30 Card/Game Room Drop-in Hours 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet of Wellesley: Tomato, mozzarella, and pesto Monday of Wellesley: American chop suey and panini, potato chips, and vanilla pudding chocolate chip cookie 1:00-4:00 Drop-in Pool 12:00-1:30 Photography Club 1:15 Movie: e Salesman 1:00-4:00 Mahjong 2:00-3:30 Knitting 9 MARCH 2018 8 9:15-10:15 Qi Gong 9:00-12:30 Card/Game Room Drop-in Hours 10:00-11:15 Get to Know Your Community 7 10:00-11:30 Home Energy Cost Savings Leaders: Michael Zehner, Wellesley Planning 8:00-9:30 Breakfast Club at Captain Marden’s 10:30-11:45 Christianity Director 6 9:15-10:15 Walking Group 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet 10:00-12:00 Learn to Play Pool 9:00-12:30 Card/Game Room Drop-in Hours 9:30-11:30 Community Service Bears Group of Wellesley: Chicken parmesan over ziti, and 12:00-1:00 Musical Lunch (catered by Express 5 11:00-12:00 Learn to Knit 9:30-11:30 Scrabble cheesecake Gourmet of Wellesley) with Ken Batts Garden 9:00-12:00 Drop-in Pool 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet of 10:00-11:00 Keep Well Clinic (TPC) 12:00-1:30 Photography Club salad with salmon, and a peanut butter cookie 9:00-10:00 Walking Group Wellesley: Chicken Caesar salad, and pita bread 10:30 Chess 1:00-4:00 MahJong 1:00-4:00 Drop-in Pool 9:15-10:15 Fit for Life 1:00-3:00 Cribbage Club 10:30-11:15 Great Masters: Tchaikovsky 1:30-2:30 Chair Yoga 1:15 Movie: Brad’s Status 9:30-11:30 Wii Bowling 1:30-2:30 Keep Well Clinic: 315 Weston Road 11:00-12:00 Learn to Knit 2:45-3:45 Gentle Yoga 10:30-11:30 Traditional Tai Chi 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Wellesley Bakery: Half 2:30-4:00 Tea Oasis Tasting 11:00-4:00 Tax Assistance *Morning trip to the Food Pantry- COA Bus smoked turkey sandwich small chicken noodle 10:00-12:30 Mastering Watercolor Techniques soup, and a chocolate chip oatmeal cookie 11:45-12:45 Zumba Gold (Rec.Dept.) 1:00-4:00 SHINE 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch catered by Wellesley Bakery: 1:00-4:00 Chinese Mahjong 16 Half chicken tarragon sandwich, small vegetarian 2:00-3:00 Tai Chi for Better Balance 9:00-11:00 Cards/Game Room Drop-in Hours split pea soup and a chocolate cookie 1:00-2:30 Technology Club: Online Applications 15 9:15-10:15 Qi Gong 12:15-2:45 Bridge 9:00-12:30 Card/Game Room Drop-in Hours 9:30-10:45 Get to Know Your Community 12:30-3:00 Play Reading Group 14 10:00-11:00 Bene%ts of “File of Life” program Leaders: Dr. David Lussier, Superintendent of 1:30-3:30 e Soundtrack to Your Life 10:00-12:00 Chinese Brush Painting Wellesley Public Schools 13 8:00-9:00 Water Aerobics (Longfellow Health Club) *Free Grocery Shopping-COA Bus 9:15-10:15 Walking Group 10:00-2:30 Technology Assistance 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet 9:00-12:30 Card/Game Room Drop-in Hours 10:30-11:45 Christianity of Wellesley: Greek salad, sun chips, and a 10:00-11:15 Intermediate German 9:30-11:30 Scrabble 12 9:30-11:30 Community Service Bears Group 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet chocolate mu*n 9:00-11:00 Technology Assistance 11:00-12:00 Learn to Knit of Wellesley: Ham and Gouda panini, cheddar 1:00-4:00 Drop-in Pool 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet of 10:30 Chess 9:00-12:00 Drop-in Pool 10:30-11:15 Great Masters: Tchaikovsky and sour cream chips, and a chocolate chip 2:30-3:30 Saint Patrick’s Day Party 9:00-10:00 Walking Group Wellesley: Chicken cordon bleu over linguini and cookie chocolate pudding 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Wellesley Bakery: Half 9:15-10:15 Fit for Life smoked turkey sandwich, small chicken noodle 12:00-1:30 Photography Club ** On Sunday, March 18 a COA group will 9:30-11:30 Wii Bowling 12:30-3:30 Technology Assistance 1:00-4:00 Mahjong see the Musical, An American in Paris, at the 1:00-3:00 Cribbage Club soup, and a chocolate chip oatmeal cookie 10:00-12:30 Mastering Watercolor Techniques 1:00-4:00 SHINE 1:30-3:00 Bingo Providence Performing Arts Center. 10:30-11:30 Traditional Tai Chi 1:00-3:00 Karaoke 1:30-2:30 Chair Yoga 1:30-2:30 Keep Well Clinic: Morton Circle 1:00-4:00 Chinese Mahjong 11:00-4:00 Tax Assistance 1:30-3:30 Acrylic Painting 2:00-3:30 Knitting 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Wellesley Bakery: 2:00-3:00 Tai Chi for Better Balance 2:45-3:45 Gentle Yoga Half roasted chicken sandwich, small chicken *Morning trip to the Food Pantry - COA Bus barley soup and a chocolate chip cookie 23 12:15-2:45 Bridge 1:00 - 2:00 Circuit Breaker Forum 22 9:15-10:15 Qi Gong 1:30-3:30 Soundtrack to Your Life 9:00-12:30 Card/Game Room Drop-in Hours 9:30-11:30 e First Year of President Trump: 2:30-3:30 Turkish Musical Program 21 9:15-10:15 Better Bones “You’ll All Be Tired of Winning” 10:00-12:00 Chinese Brush Painting 10:00-12:00 Learn to Play Pool 5:00 Dining Outing/Friends of the Wellesley COA 20 8:00-9:00 Water Aerobics (Longfellow Health Club) Event (California Pizza Kitchen) 9:15-10:15 Walking Group 10:00-2:30 Technology Assistance 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet 9:00-12:30 Mass. Senior Travel 8-Ball League 10:30-11:45 Christianity of Wellesley: Portobello mozzarella panini, 10:00-11:15 Intermediate German 9:30-11:30 Scrabble 19 10:30 Chess 12:00-1:00 Lunch: catered by Express Gourmet potato chips, and a peanut butter cookie 9:00-10:00 Walking Group 10:00 - 11:30 Info Session on MyActiveCenter of Wellesley: Salmon over rice and vegetables 1:00-4:00 Drop-in Pool 11:00-12:00 Learn to Knit 10:30-11:15 Great Masters: Tchaikovsky 9:00-12:00 Drop-in Pool 12:00-1:30 Lunch Outing at e Villa and vanilla pudding 1:15 Movie: eir Finest 9:15-10:15 Fit for Life 12:00-1:00 Lunch: catered by Express Gourmet 12:00-1:30 Photography Club of Wellesley: Chicken, broccoli and ziti, and an 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Wellesley Bakery: Half 9:30-11:30 Wii Bowling tuna sandwich, small vegetarian white bean soup, 1:00-4:00 Mahjong 10:00-12:30 Mastering Watercolor Techniques oatmeal raisin cookie 1:30-2:30 Chair Yoga 12:30-3:30 Technology Assistance and a chocolate chip cookie 10:30-11:30 Traditional Tai Chi 1:00-4:00 Chinese Mahjong 2:00-3:00 Downsizing and Selling - from 11:00-4:00 Tax Assistance 1:00-3:00 Cribbage Club Daunting to Done 1:00-3:00 A Matter of Balance Program 1:00-4:00 SHINE 11:45-12:45 Zumba Gold (Rec. Dept.) 1:30-3:30 Acrylic Painting 2:45-3:45 Gentle Yoga 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Wellesley Bakery: 1:30-3:30 Yoga for a Better Back Workshop 7:00-8:30 New England Notebook: Six States, 1:30-2:30 Keep Well Clinic: 41 River Street 2:00-3:00 Tai Chi for Better Balance Half chicken tarragon sandwich, small vegetarian 2:45-3:45 Interact Club of Wellesley Plays Pool One Reporter’s Favorite Place, Peoples, and split pea soup and a chocolate chip cookie Stories (Wellesley Main Library) 30 12:15-2:45 Bridge *Morning trip to the Food Pantry 9:00-11:00 Card/Game Room Drop-in Hours 1:00-2:30 Shakespeare Discussion Group 29 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Pasta primavera and 2:00-3:00 You don’t have to be Irish: A Salute to 8:30-1:00 Trip to the Norfolk County Correc- tiramisu Bing, Rosemary, and Irish-American Crooners tional Center in Dedham (Depart from TPC) 1:00-4:00 Drop in Pool *Free Grocery Shopping - COA Bus 9:00-12:30 Card/Game Room Drop in Hours 1:15 Movie: Darkest Hour 27 10:00-12:00 Chinese Brush Painting 9:00-12:30 Card/Game Room Drop-in Hours 10:00-2:30 Technology Assistance 9:30-11:30 15 minute-Chair Massage Appointments 26 28 10:30-11:45 Christianity 10:00-11:15 Intermediate German 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Pulled pork plate, coleslaw, 9:00-10:00 Walking Group 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet of 8:00-9:00 Water Aerobics (Longfellow Health Club) 9:00-12:00 Drop-in Pool 9:15-10:15 Walking Group corn mu*n, and chocolate chip cookie Wellesley: Lemon chicken piccata over linguini 12:00-1:30 Photography Club 9:15-10:15 Fit for Life and tiramisu 9:30-11:30 Scrabble 9:30-11:30 Wii Bowling 1:30-2:30 Nutrition Tidbits 12:30-3:30 Technology Assistance 10:30 Chess 1:00-4:00 Mah Jong 10:30-11:30 Traditional Tai Chi 1:00-3:00 Cribbage Club 9:30-11:30 Community Service Bears Group 11:00-4:00 Tax Assistance 1:30-2:30 Chair Yoga 1:00-3:00 A Matter of Balance Program 10:30-11:15 Great Masters: Tchaikovsky 2:00-3:30 Knitting 10:00-12:30 Mastering Watercolor Techniques 1:30-3:30 Keep Well Clinic: Grove Street 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Wellesley Bakery: half 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Wellesley Bakery: Half 2:45-3:45 Gentle Yoga 2:00-3:30 Personal Investment Forum: e World roasted chicken sandwich, chicken noodle soup, and smoked turkey sandwich, small chicken vegetable Exchange Traded Funds and the Bene%ts of soup, and a chocolate chip cookie an oatmeal cookie Rebalancing 1:00-4:00 SHINE 11:45-12:45 Zumba Gold (Rec. Dept.) * Morning trip to the Food Pantry 12:15-2:45 Bridge 1:30-3:30 Donald Trump and the Rebirth of States’ *Free Grocery Shopping - COA Bus Rights 1:30-3:30 Acrylic Painting Monday Tuesday Wednesday ursday Friday 2 3 4 5 6 9:00-12:30 Mass. Senior Travel 8-Ball League 8:00-9:30 Breakfast Club at Captain Mardens 9:00-12:30 Card/Game Room Drop in Hours 9:00-11:00 Card/Game Room Drop- in Hours 9:00-10:00 Walking Group 9:30-11:00 Mixed Level Yoga 8:00-9:00 Water Areobics (Longfellow Health Club) 10:00-12:00 Chinese Brush Painting 9:15-10:15 Qi Gong 9:00-12:00 Drop-in Pool 10:00-11:15 Intermediate German 9:15-10:15 Walking Group 10:00-11:30 Home Energy Cost Savings 9:30-11:30 Hate Speech, Trigger Warnings, and 9:15-10:15 Fit for Life 11:15-12:45 Mixed Level Yoga 9:30-11:30 Scrabble 10:00-2:30 Technology Assistance the reat to Free Speech on College Campuses 9:30-11:30 Wii Bowling 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet 9:30-11:30 Community Service Bears Group 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet 10:30-12:00 Low Vision Group 10:30-11:30 Traditional Tai Chi of Wellesley: American chop suey, and a peanut 10:30 Chess of Wellesley: Chicken kabob over rice and 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet 11:00-4:00 Tax Assistance butter cookie 10:30-11:15 Great Masters: Tchaikovsky veggies, and a fruit cup of Wellesley: Garden salad with tuna, and an 10:00-12:30 Mastering Watercolor Techniques 12:30-3:30 Technology Assistance 10:00-11:00 Keep Well Clinic (TPC) 12:00-1:30 Photography Club oatmeal raisin cookie 11:45-12:45 Zumba Gold (Rec Dept.) 1:30-2:30 Keep Well Clinic: 315 Weston Road 12:00-1:30 Lunch catered by Wellesley Bakery with 1:00-4:00 Mah Jong 1:00-4:00 Drop-in Pool 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Wellesley Bakery 1:00-3:00 Cribbage Club a Classical Piano Concert 1:30-2:30 Chair Yoga 1:15 Movie: ree Billboards Outside Ebbing 12:15-2:45 Bridge 1:00-3:00 A Matter of Balance Program 1:30-3:30 Acrylic Painting 2:00-3:30 Info Session on MyActiveCenter Missouri *Free Grocery Shopping - COA Bus *Morning trip to the Food Pantry 2:00-3:00 Tai Chi for Better Balance 2:45-3:45 Gentle Yoga 1:00-2:30 Technology Club: Staying Safe Online 1:00-4:00 SHINE 1:00-4:00 Chinese Mahjong
9 10 11 12 9:00-10:00 Walking Group 9:00-12:30 Mass. Senior Travel 8-Ball League 8:00-9:00 Water Aerobics (Longfellow Health Club) 9:00-12:30 Card/Game Room Drop-in Hours 13 9:00-12:00 Drop-in Pool 9:30-11:00 Mixed Level Yoga 9:15-10:15 Walking Group 10:00-12:00 Chinese Brush Painting 10:00-11:15 Get to Know Your Community 9:15-10:15 Fit for Life 10:00-11:15 Intermediate German 9:30-11:30 Community Service Bears Group 10:00-2:30 Technology Assistance Leaders: Jack Pilecki, Chief of Wellesley Police 9:30-11:30 Wii Bowling 11:15-12:45 Mixed Level Yoga 9:30-11:30 Scrabble 10:30-11:30 Sharing Family Stories Department 10:00-12:30 Mastering Watercolor Techniques 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet of 10:30 Chess 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet 9:30-11:30 e Opioid Epidemic 10:30-11:30 Traditional Tai Chi Wellesley: Italian panini, rosemary and olive oil 10:30-11:15 Great Masters: Tchaikovsky of Wellesley: Jambalaya, garden salad, and a 10:00-12:00 Learn to Play Pool 11:00-4:00 Tax Assistance chips, and a chocolate pudding 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Wellesley Bakery chocolate mu*n 12:00-1:00 Musical Lunch (catered by Express 11:45-12:45 Zumba Gold (Rec. Dept.) 12:30-3:30 Technology Assistance 1:00-4:00 SHINE 12:00-1:30 Photography Club Gourmet of Wellesley) with Ken Batts: Salmon 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Wellesley Bakery 1:00-3:00 Cribbage Club 1:00-4:00 Chinese Mahjong 1:00-4:00 MahJong over rice and vegetables, and a peanut butter 12:15-2:45 Bridge 1:00-3:00 A Matter of Balance Program 1:30-3:30 Acrylic Painting 1:30-2:30 Nutrition Tidbits cookie 2:00-3:00 Spring Watercolor Flowers 1:30-2:30 Keep Well Clinic: Morton Circle 2:00-3:00 Tai Chi for Better Balance 1:30-2:30 Chair Yoga 1:00-4:00 Drop-in Pool *Free Grocery Shopping - COA Bus 2:00-3:00 A Series on Mindfulness 2:00-3:30 Knitting 1:15 Movie: Dunkirk *Morning trip to the Food Pantry 2:00-3:00 Opera Talk: Luisa Miller 2:45-3:45 Gentle Yoga
16 17 18 19 20 e COA is closed and the bus will not run. 9:00-12:30 Mass. Senior Travel 8-Ball League 8:00-9:00 Water Aerobics (Longfellow Health Club) 9:00-12:30 Card/Game Room Drop-in Hours 9:00-11:00 Card/Game Room Drop-in Hours 9:30-11:00 Mixed Level Yoga 9:15-10:15 Walking Group 10:00-11:30 Personal Investment Forum: Mar- 9:15-10:15 Qi Gong 10:00-11:15 Intermediate German 9:30-11:30 Scrabble ket Review and Trends in the Global Economy 9:30-11:30 e Forgotten Americans: Appala- 11:15-12:45 Mixed Level Yoga 9:30-11:30 Community Service Bears Group 10:30-11:30 Organic Gardening for Everyone chia in Crisis 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet of 10:30 Chess 10:00-2:30 Technology Assistance 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet Wellesley: Chicken parmesan over ziti and 10:30-11:15 Great Masters: Tchaikovsky 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet of Wellesley: Turkey club panini, Cape Cod chocolate cake 12:00-1:30 Lunch Outing at Mel’s Commonwealth of Wellesley: Chicken, broccoli and ziti, and an chips, and a chocolate chip cookie 12:30-3:30 Technology Assistance 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Wellesley Bakery oatmeal raisin cookie 1:00-4:00 Drop-in Pool 1:00-3:00 Cribbage Club 1:00-4:00 SHINE 12:00-1:30 Photography Club 2:00-3:00 Magic Show 1:00-3:00 A Matter of Balance Program 1:00-4:00 Chinese Mahjong 1:00-4:00 Mahjong 1:00-3:00 Karaoke 1:30-3:30 Acrylic Painting 1:30-3:00 Bingo 1:30-2:30 Keep Well Clinic: 41 River Street 2:00-3:00 Tai Chi for Better Balance *Morning trip to the Food Pantry 2:45-3:45 WHS Interact Club Plays Pool 23 24 25 26 27 9:00-10:00 Walking Group 9:00-12:30 Mass. Senior Travel 8-Ball League 9:15-10:15 Walking Group 9:00-12:30 Card/Games Room Drop-in Hours 9:00-12:00 Drop-in Pool 9:30-11:00 Mixed Level Yoga 9:30-11:30 Scrabble 10:00-2:30 Technology Assistance 9:15-10:15 Qi Gong 9:15-10:15 Fit for Life 9:30-11:30 15-minute Chair Massage Appointments 9:30-11:30 Community Service Bears Group 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet 9:30-11:30 What Happens Next: Can Demo- 9:30-11:30 Wii Bowling 10:00-11:15 Intermediate German 10:30 Chess of Wellesley: Chef salad, and a blueberry crats Recover? 10:30-11:30 Traditional Tai Chi 11:15-12:45 Mixed Level Yoga 10:30-11:15 Great Masters: Tchaikovsky mu*n 10:00-12:00 Learn to Play Pool 11:45-12:45 Zumba Gold (Rec. Dept.) 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet of 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Wellesley Bakery 12:00-1:30 Photography Club 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Wellesley Bakery Wellesley: Smoked brisket, Greek pasta salad, garlic 1:00-4:00 Chinese Mahjong 1:30-2:30 Nutrition Tidbits of Wellesley: Steak tips with rice and veggies 12:15-2:45 Bridge bread, and vanilla pudding 1:00-4:00 SHINE 12:45 - 2:30 Trip to the Davis Museum (Depart and a chocolate chip cookie 1:00-2:30 Shakespeare Discussion Group 12:30-3:30 Technology Assistance 1:30-3:30 Acrylic Painting from the TPC) 1:00-4:00 Drop-in Pool 1:30-3:00 Info Session on MyActiveCenter 1:00-3:00 Cribbage Club 1:00-4:00 Mah Jong 1:15 Movie: Stronger * Free Grocery Shopping - COA Bus 1:00-3:00 A Matter of Balance Program 2:00-3:00 Opera Talk: Cendrillon by 1:30-2:30 Keep Well Clinic: Grove Street Jules Massent 2:00-3:00 A Series on Mindfulness 2:00-3:30 Knitting *Morning trip to the Food Pantry *Morning trip to Natick Mall
30 9:00-10:00 Walking Group 9:15-10:15 Fit for Life 9:00-12:00 Drop-in Pool 9:30-11:00 Wii Bowling 11:45-12:45 Zumba Gold (Rec Dept.) 12:00-1:00 Lunch catered by Express Gourmet of Wellesley 12:15-2:45 Bridge 1:30-2:30 Newsletter Preview Party * Free Grocery Shopping - COA Bus APRIL 2018 Fitness Classes Fit for Life/ Instructor: Jane Golder Free Trial Class: Monday, March 5, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Gentle Yoga/ Instructor: Cyndi Koss Session: Mondays, March 12 - April 23 (no class on 4/16/18) Free Trial Class: "ursday, March 8, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 9:15 a.m. -10:15 a.m. Session: "ursdays, March 15 - April 12, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Cost: $30.00 Min: 12/Max: 15. Cost: $25.00 Min: 8/Max: 10. Join Jane Golder for an hour of %tness fun that will ready you A restful, calming one hour class including breathing, gentle and for everyday life! Jane is an AFAA-certi%ed %tness professional, 'owing movements. Come build strength and tranquillity. is and has been providing %tness classes in the Metrowest area is a perfect beginning yoga class that is also appropriate for those since 1986. Cardio for your heart, strength for your muscles and working with injury, limited mobility, or who prefer a so&er, bones, balance, agility, coordination, core and 'exibility will gentler approach to yoga. Students must be able to get down to allow you to keep up with those activities you need and love to the mat and stand back up again with ease. If needed, the make- do. e free trial class is funded by a grant from the Executive up date is ursday, April 26, 2:45 p.m. e free trial class is O*ce of Elder A"airs. funded by a grant from the Executive O*ce of Elder A"airs.
Mixed Level Yoga Classes/ Instructor: Judy Scribner-Moore Traditional Tai Chi/ Instructor: Jon Woodward Tuesdays, April 3- 24, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Min: 10/Max: 18. Free Trial Class: Monday, March 5, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cost: $40.00 Session: Mondays, March 12-April 23(No class on 4/16), Tuesdays, April 3-24, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Session Cost: $40.00 Min. 8/Max: 10 Cost: $30.00 Min: 10/Max: 25. Judy combines 30 years of teaching experience, interpersonal T’ai Chi is an ancient form of Chinese exercise that enhances and mindfulness skills, and knowledge of anatomy and the 'ow of internal energy in the body, utilizing slow, graceful Physiology, to guide new and experienced students in yoga movements, breath work and meditation to help promote relaxa- poses and relaxation exercises that support healthy aging. tion, healing and well-being. In this class you will be introduced Students are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats and a to T’ai Chi and will learn many of the postures and movements %rm blanket to each class. Both classes are open to beginning of the forms as well as basic concepts and deeper philosophies. and continuing students. If needed, a make-up date is scheduled If needed, the make-up date is Wednesday, April 30, 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 27, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (%rst class) and 11:15 -11:30 a.m. a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (second class) at the Wellesley Recreation Department. Tai Chi for Better Balance/ Instructor: Jon Woodward Weds, March 7 - April 18 (No class on 3/28) 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m. Zumba Gold /Instructor: Ketty Rosenfeld Cost: $30.00 Min. 10/Max. 25. Mondays, March 19 - April 30 (No class on 4/16) is simpli%ed T’ai Chi program consists of a series of gentle, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. meditative movements from the ancient Chinese practice of Tai Cost: $30.00 Min: 12/ Max: 20. Chi. e movements are easy to perform and help to cultivate Location: Recreation Department, 90 Washington St. relaxation and overall well-being. If needed, the make-up date is Zumba® Gold is a dance party workout! e design of this class Wednesday, April 25, 2:00pm-3:00p.m. introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography which focuses on balance, range of motion, strength and coordination while Water Aerobics: Gentle Joints with Core Strength also raising heart rates and improving cardiovascular ability. If Wednesdays, March 14 - April 18, 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. needed, the make-up class is May 7, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Cost: $60.00 Min: 10/Max: 20. Location: Longfellow Health Club, 203 Oak Street, Natick, MA. Gentle Joints with Core Strength is a deep-water class will focus Chair Yoga/ Instructor: Cyndi Koss on individual muscle groups, posture,core strength, and proper "ursdays, March 8 - April 12, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. form. If needed, the make-up class is Wednesday, April 25. Cost: $30.00 Min. 8/ Max: 12. Gentle form of yoga which builds strength and 'exibility. Poses Qi Gong /Instructor: Bob Doherty are done while sitting, leaning, or holding onto a chair. is class Fridays, March 9-April 27, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. encourages better circulation, builds bone density, and balance; (no class on 3/30 and 4/13) improves mental clarity, breathing and posture. Cyndi Koss, Cost: $30.00 Min: 8/Max: 20. Wellesley resident, is a recent graduate of Down Qi Gong is a gentle and relaxing exercise proven to be a high- Under School of Yoga. If needed, the make-up date is ursday,
ly e" ective way to maintain your health, increase energy and
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vitality, and promote healing. Qi Gong is e" ective at reducing
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Market Review and Trends in the Global ✔ ✕✖✖ ✣✠✤✂☎ ✆✝ Ipads Are Available for Use at the Tolles ☎☎ Parsons Center Economy 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. COA Participants are welcome to sign out " ursday April 19, 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Led by Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s an iPad at the front registration desk. You Presentation Panel: Club Volunteers Louis P. Crosier will be asked to leave a driver’s license or is President of Wellesley ✣✟☎✥✝✍ other photo I.D. which will be given back to Investment Partners has particular expertise 12:15 p.m.-2:45p.m.
you when you return the iPad. in asset allocation strategies. He has held Tuesdays: ✑✂✡✦ Individuals borrowing the iPad must have positions at Windhaven Investment Man- ✑✟☎✦✦✁✝✍ basic familiarity with the device. We encour- agement, Windward Investment Manage- Volunteer, Fran Weinberg age new users to learn iPad basics by schedul- ment (Charles Schwab) and Goldman Sachs. 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Karaoke ing an appointment with our tech volunteer, He has an MBA from the Tuck School at March 13 & April 17, Lois Clayson! Lois o#ers one-on-one technol- Dartmouth and a BA from Dartmouth. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ogy assistance on Tuesdays and !ursdays at Richard A. Sipley is the Chief Investment Wednesdays:
the COA. Josh Poresky, COA Volunteer, will O* cer of Wellesley Investment Partners. ✞ ✟✠✡☛ also be avilabile for one-on-one technology He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) ✁✂✄ ☎✆✝ and a Certi% ed Financial Planner (CFP). 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. assistance on Monday, March 12, 9:00 a.m. Volunteer, Jim Reilly
- 11:00 a.m. He can show you how to set-up He has an MBA from the Kellogg School at
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Friday Movies at 1:15 p.m.
✭ ✁✬ ✮ ✠✆✝ 12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. ✑✬ ☎✆✍✎✍ is group will continue to meet weekly, March 2: e Salesman (2017) 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. alternating between peer discussion, and March 9: Brad’s Status (2017) " ursdays:
March 16 - no movie (Saint Pat’s Party!) ✮ ✠✆✝ instruction led by Mark Maiden, owner of ✭ ✁✬ Mark FJ Maiden Photography and member March 23: eir Finest (2017) 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
of several professional photography organi- March 30: Darkest Hour (2017) Volunteer, Sandy Mills
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April 20 - no movie (Magic Show!) ✣☎✆✝✠ (3rd ursday of the month) April 27: Stronger (2017) 1:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m. For movie descriptions, please visit the Fridays: COA reception desk. Movies at 1:15 p.m. Pool Page 11 Check the COA calendar or call the COA for additional drop-in activities! 1:00 p.m.-4:00p.m. COA Outreach and Community Resources Dear C. O. Abby, Low Vision Group I am preparing for an upcoming surgery, and my physician told me I will need to use some adaptive equipment as I recover at We meet on the %rst Friday of the home. A friend mentioned there is a place where I can borrow month from10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. items for a short time; please guide me in the right direction. MARCH 2 OPEN DISCUSSION Sincerely, APRIL 6 (Guest Speaker) John Walker Dear Mr. Walker, RSVP requested; drop in’s e organization your friend mentioned is the Medical welcome. For more information, Equipment Loan Program through Wellesley Friendly Aid, please contact Kate Burnham, located at 219 Washington Street in Wellesley. is wonderful Health & Social Services resource for Wellesley residents has a large assortment of adaptive items, which can be loaned out for up to 6 months. Administrator at 781-235-3961 e Loan Program is open during daytime hours Monday Heating Bills Painful? through Friday. To request an item or to learn more, call Wellesley Municipal Light Plant and National Grid plan for Wellesley Friendly Aid and speak with Karen Mondell at (781) 2018 Town-Wide Energy Assessment Campaign endorsed by 235-3960. Wellesley Board of Selectmen. Free home energy audits are Tax Assistance: AARP Volunteer Tax Counselors are accepting o"ered to all Wellesley homeowners. Energy audits are the best appointments on Mondays, February 5- April 9. is service is %rst step to cutting your energy bills. Schedule one for your intended for people who are unable to a"ord private assistance. home. Homes Heated with Oil or Electric 888-772-4242 Homes Please bring your tax returns from last year, your 1099s, and Heated with Natural Gas 855-891-9899 any other relevant tax income, brokerage statements, and asset documents for your 2017 returns. Call for an appointment. Looking for World War I Living Descendants e Wellesley Celebrations committee is looking for living descendants from the list of veterans on Wellesley’s WWI Assistive Listening System available at TPC memorial. is list is located in the Great Hall at the Town Hall. Did you know that an Assistive Listening System (ALS) is If you are or know someone, please contact JoAnn Jones, available at the TPC? is equipment helps hard of hearing Wellesley Celebration Committee, at [email protected], or individuals enjoy COA programs, day trips, seminars, classes, by phone at 781-234-5076. and more! If you have ever found it challenging to hear a tour guide, museum docent, lecturer or class instructor, using this Wellesley-Weston Lifetime Learning Spring 2018 Semester state of the art equipment will improve your experience! e Wellesley-Weston Lifetime Learning’s (WWLL) Spring 2018 ALS equipment is located in the administrative suite on the 1st semester classes will be on Monday mornings from March 'oor of the TPC. Anyone wishing to use the ALS while at the 5 through May 21 in space rented at the Wellesley Unitarian TPC should make a request of a COA sta" member a minimum church at 309 Washington St. (Rte. 16). A total of 15 one-hour of 10 minutes in advance of the start of the scheduled program. classes are o"ered at 10 and 11:30. ey include three courses is will allow sta" su*cient time to get the system set up and on history, two on literature and music, as well as courses on provide a very brief tutorial. You must leave a photo ID, which poetry, French, German, the U.S. Constitution, Writing Your will be kept secure in the administrative suite, and then given Story, Ballroom Dancing, Jazz, Weekly News Discussion, and back upon returning the device. the Advent of the American eater. ere are also three courses which feature a di"erent guest speaker each week: American Issues, Greater Boston Cultural Institutions, and History Potpourri. Brochures are available at the COA and library. More information is also available at the website: wwllcourses.org, or phone: 781-205-4204, or email: [email protected].
Page 12 COA Transportation Update - FREE Bus rides March 1-June 30, 2018 Have you been thinking about trying the COA’s transportation services? Now is the time! e COA is pleased to announce a new transportation promotion beginning March 1, 2018! ALL bus rides will be FREE from March 1 through June 30, 2018 - no ticket necessary! Advance reservations are still required. is is a temporary promotion running through June, so if you have COA bus tickets in your possession, kindly hold on to them for the time being. ey will not expire. Donations to support COA transportation services are accepted. Please call 781-235-3046 and speak with Transportation Coordinators Jill Dube and Judy Siggins to register as a new passenger, request rides and have any transportation-related questions answered. Did you know you can make ride requests electronically via our new website? Just go to www.wellesleycoa.org and click the “Request a Ride” button. Sub- mit the online form and one of our Transportation Coordinators will follow up with you regarding your request. Reminder – the annual Town Election is on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. If you need a ride to the polls, please contact the Transportation depart- ment by visiting our website, www.wellesleycoa.org, emailing drive@ wellesleyma.gov, or calling 781-235-3046.
News from FWCOA & New Era Fund e New Era Fund and the Friends of the Wellesley Council on Aging cordially invite you to attend a celebration to recognize our Inaugural Donors and to honor named room recipients at the Tolles Parsons Center on April 8, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm at Tolles Parsons Center, 500 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA. Friends and family are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by April 3 to [email protected]
2018 Boston Marathon: Help Support the Friends of the Wellesley COA e Friends of the Wellesley Council on Aging are thrilled to participate in the 2018 Boston Marathon! As she has the past two years, Elizabeth Bradley, COA Program & O*ce Assistant, will run the 26.2 mile journey to bene%t the Friends of Wellesley Council on Aging (FWCOA). We can all be a part of “Team FWCOA” by cheering on Marathon Monday and contributing donations that will help expand the COA programs and social services that have made the COA an invaluable resource for seniors in our community: To help us reach our goal of $4,000.00, we invite you to make tax deductible donations by: • Visiting our website: www.crowdrise.com/FWCOAMarathon • Mailing a check to: Friends of Wellesley Council on Aging Marathon Fund, P.O. Box 812422, Wellesley, MA 02482 • Stopping by the Tolles Parson Center to contribute in person Since FWCOA is a volunteer-led, certi%ed 501(c)3 organization, 100% of your donations enable us to carry out our mission of supporting the COA. Need an even better reason to give back to the Friends of the Wellesley Council on Aging? Everyone who donates during the month of March will be entered into a ra]e for a $50 Captain Marden’s Gi& Card. In April, all donors will be entered into a ra]e for a $50.00 gi& card to the Cottage. Bonus! Donate during both months and receive two entries in exchange for your generosity. ank you and good luck! Wear your COA pride on your sleeve and support the Friends of the Wellesley COA! New COA T-shirts are available for $10.00 and may be purchased at the front desk (sizes S-XL). Give your closet a spring style refresh while supporting a great cause! All proceeds bene%t the Friends of the Wellesley Council on Aging, a 501 (c)3 non-pro%t organization dedicated to supporting the Wellesley Council on Aging.
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New England Notebook: Six States, One Reporter’s Favorite Remembering the Roaring 20’s! People, Places and Stories " ursday, March 22, 7:00p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wellesley Free Library, 500 Washington Street -Wakelin Rm No pre-registration required For twenty years, Journalist and author Ted Reinstein has traveled around New England and reported its unique and colorful stories for “Chronicle,” Boston’s celebrated nightly television newsmagazine, now in its record-setting 35th year on the air. Drawing on his extensive travels and his three books When: Friday, May 18, 7:00p.m. -9:30 p.m. about New England, Ted will share short stories about his very Where: Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, favorite people, places and stories that he has covered and Alumnae Hall Ballroom written about. Plus, he will share thoughts on why New England Cost: $13.00 per person. Call the COA to register. continues to be a place where history— e COA and the Friends of the Wellesley COA are excited to from diners to general stores—continues announce the return of the popular Dixie Diehards Jazz Band to be re-invented and re-appreciated in for an evening of live music, dancing, and surprise activities! the present. ere will be an opportunity e Dixie Diehards Jazz Band is a throwback to the good times to purchase Ted’s books and have from this memorable era in American history. eir popular them personally signed by the author. hits from the “Jazz Age” will get you dancing, and singing along. e program is part of the 2017-2018 Stay tuned for the May/June 2018 newsletter for some upcoming Evening and Weekend Lecture Series themed events in anticipation of the event. Event sponsors: co-sponsored by the Wellesley COA and Amada Senior Care, Riverbend Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Wellesley Free Library. is lecture series Sun Life Financial, Wellesley Volkswagen, and Whitney Place. is made possible by a grant through the Wellesley Hills Juniors Women’s Club. Page 16