Weekly Newsblast
September 6th - 10th

Registration began this week and we are excited to offer some new and exciting art and exercise classes. You can sign-up for upcoming free programs by: (1) completing our survey tool here; (2) emailing us here; or (3) by calling us at (781) 235-3961.

Please note, all Zoom links will be sent out the business day before the program, by 4:00 PM. If you want to sign-up for a program happening the same day, the best way to register is to call us at 781-235-3961. All programs listed in this section have spaces available. If the space is limited, the number of remaining spots are listed.

All activities/programs listed below are held on Zoom unless "In Person" is specifically stated.

This section will highlight programs that have plenty of room for more participants. For full programming selections and more details, please check out our newsletter here.

Monday, September 6th

Tolles Parsons Center closed in observance of Labor Day

Tuesday, September 7th

Drop-In (no registration required)
Cribbage - (12:30 PM- 4 PM)

Free Programming - In Person
Tuesdays with Kate - "Retired Now What" (11 AM - 12 PM)

Paid Programming - In Person
Call (781) 235-3961 to Register
Lunch - (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)

Wednesday, September 8th

Drop-In (no registration required)

Community Bears (9:30 AM - 12:00 PM)

Paid Programming - In Person
Call (781) 235-3961 to Register
Cardio Sculpt (9:15 AM - 9:45 AM)
Acrylic Painting Class- Series (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM)
Lunch - (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)

Thursday, September 9th

Drop-In (no registration required)
Mah Jongg (12:30 PM - 4 PM)

Free Programming - online via Zoom
Norman Rockwell Museum (2 PM)

Free Programming - In Person
Call (781) 235-3961 to Register

Art for Fun (10:30 AM - 12 PM) Family Tree/Collage: Please bring a variety of pictures of people, places or memories that are important to you.

Friday, September 10th

Drop-In (no registration required)
Ping Pong (12:30 PM - 4 PM)

Free Programming - In Person
Movie - The Father (1:30 PM) Anthony Hopkins won the 2021 Best Actor Oscar for his starring role as a mischievous 80-year-old, living defiantly alone and rejecting the caregivers that his daughter, Anne, encouragingly introduces. "The Father" warmly embraces real life, through loving reflection upon the vibrant human condition; heart-breaking and uncompromisingly poignant -- a movie that nestles in the truth of our own lives. PG-13, 1 hour, 40 minutes.

Paid Programming - In Person
Call (781) 235-3961 to Register
Learn to Play Mah Jongg Series (10:30 AM-11:45 AM)
Lunch - (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)

Programming on Public Access Cable

Catch our weekly programming on Comcast 9 and Verizon 39 for a special program only available on your TV. This week's program is scheduled to air on: Mondays 2:00 PM, Wednesdays 6:00 PM, Thursdays 8:00 PM, and Saturdays 11:00 AM. Please note that times are subject to change without notice. Local cable TV channels are courtesy of Wellesley Media. All programs can be watched online here on demand.

Early Trails of Massachusetts
Monday at 2:00 PM

SHINE Information Session
Wednesday at 6:00 PM

Musical Baseball Show
Thursday at 8:00 PM

Journey Through the Past: Titanic

Saturday at 11:00 AM

Lunch at the COA

Starting this fall, we will be once again offering lunch three times a week thanks to the financial support of the Friends of the Wellesley COA (FWCOA). This fall we will be changing up lunch and adding a third lunch option. Lunches will now be served in-person by our volunteers on Tuesdays and Fridays. On Wednesdays, you can elect to have your lunch with other COA goers in the Cafe or request to have your meal delivered.

Please remember that all lunches must be ordered and paid for at least two business days in advance of the meal. Lunches on Tuesdays and Fridays will be served by COA Volunteers, lunch on Wednesdays if delivered to the cafe will be provided but will not be staffed by volunteers.

Cost of a full-priced lunch is $10. Residents can choose to have the Friends of the Wellesley COA subsidize their lunch, reducing the cost to $5. Financial Aid is available and anyone in need or interested should contact Kate Burnham at (781) 235-3961 for more information. All financial information and the amount paid by individuals is kept confidential.

Movies at the COA

Movies will now be once a week, starting in September, on Fridays at 1:30 PM. Max of 20 people per movie.

Registration is on-going and the most common programs patrons sign up for on registration day are fitness classes and groups. Interested in attending? To participate, there are a few ways to sign-up: (1) You can email us here for any free program(s); (2) You can complete the attached form for any/all free programs that you would like to register for here; or (3) you can call us at (781) 235-3961. Zoom links are sent to registered participants the business day before the program. Please remember that most of our programs, unless listed in the newsletter as a drop-in program, require advance registration.

We have recently been shifting the responsibility of sending out zoom links from one staff person to another. To help with finding our materials in your email, we will routinely use "Wellesley COA Zoom Link - (name of class)" as our subject line. If you regularly search for our links, please search for that line and you should find our materials. If you have looked and it is less than an hour before the class, please give us a call at 781-235-3961.

We have a myriad of services available at the COA. These services are currently offered by phone/zoom or live in some instances. Call today to schedule your appointment.

IT Help - In-Person Appointments

Lois will be in-house at the TPC for your one-on-one appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each appointment will be 45 minutes long at: 12:30 PM, 1:15 PM, 2:00 PM, and 2:45 PM on Tuesdays and 10:30 AM, 11:15 AM, Noon, and 12:45 PM on Thursdays. Call us today at (781) 235-3961 to schedule an appointment.

Metro West Legal Services – Free Legal Consult Call

Attorney Stephanie Ozahowski will be available for 30-minute legal consultation calls on senior resident questions the first Thursday of every month, from 1 PM - 3 PM. MetroWest Legal Services provides free legal aid to seniors on: housing, public benefits and social security matters; durable power of attorney, health care proxy, and simple probate matters; Medicaid, nursing home issues, and limited domestic relations; as well as consumer and bankruptcy. The next appointment date available is Thursday, September 2nd. Her schedule is 10 AM - 12 PM that day and she has one slot left at 10:30 AM. Call us today at (781) 235-3961 to schedule an appointment.

SHINE Appointments - Virtual

SHINE counselors are available to assist patrons with Medicare enrollment and counseling. Did you know that in 2021 more people qualify for help to pay for Medicare B and more through the Medicare Savings Program? If your individual income is under $1,755/ month and assets are under $15,940, you may qualify. You can talk to a SHINE counselor for more information on programs that can save you money on health care costs. Call us today at (781) 235-3961 to schedule an appointment.

Zoom Help- Virtual

Are you uncomfortable using zoom? Would you like to have a one-on-one tutorial? Schedule an appointment with a volunteer today. Call us today at (781) 235-3961 to schedule an appointment.

This summer we had the opportunity to have Wellesley students assist us in the roles of Greeters and Liaisons. It has been working out well and we will miss them when they head back to school! Looking forward, we are now in the process of recruiting volunteers for these roles beginning in September. If you enjoy meeting and greeting people, these are fun positions that help support the smooth operation of the COA and enhance the social experience for those who visit the TPC.

Please contact our volunteer coordinator if you are interested in volunteering with the COA.

Town of Wellesley

Crossing Guard Positions

The Town of Wellesley is in need of school crossing guards and is seeking dependable individuals to assure the safety of school children crossing the streets as they go to and from school. Interested individuals do not need to be Wellesley residents.

There are currently multiple crossings: Route 9 @ Kingsbury Street (with an active and functioning crosswalk light) 7:00am-7:50am and 2:25pm-2:55pm. Weston Road in front of the Hardy Elementary School (with an active and functioning crosswalk light) 8:00am-8:30am and 3:00pm-3:30pm. Wednesdays are half days, Route 9 @ Kingsbury Street afternoon shift is 11:25am-11:55am and Hardy Elementary School is 12pm-12:30pm. Other crossings available as well.

Salary is $17.37 per hour plus a $7.50 stipend for each shift. Fresh air and smiling children’s faces are included! If interested, please contact Wellesley Police Department’s School Resource Officer, Kathy Poirier at (781) 235-1212 Ext. 7164

Next Step Elder Care
Parkinson's Support Group

Join Niki Sinopoli Fein from Next Step Elder Care as she hosts a monthly virtual support group on Zoom for anyone with a diagnosis of Parkinson's and/or a family care partner of someone with Parkinson's. The group meets from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM each month. To participate and find out which day the group meets each month, contact Niki here.

Please do not reply to this e-mail. For additional information please call the COA at 781-235-3961 or visit our website at www.wellesleycoa.org

Weekly NewsblastSeptember 6th - 10th