Weekly Newsblast
April 25th - April 29th
You can sign-up for free programs by (1) emailing us here; (2) by calling us at (781) 235-3961; or (3) by stopping by in person. For paid programming, you can register by calling us at (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by.
Please note, that we are in the process of transitioning Fitness Zoom links to automated emails that arrive the hour before a program is scheduled to begin. All other Zoom links will be sent out the business day before the program, by 4:00 PM or an hour before the class for the time being, and will be gradually transitioned over to automatic links over the next few weeks. 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.
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This section will highlight programs that have plenty of room for more participants or that are currently low in attendance. All programs are listed with a start time and will go for an hour, unless listed otherwise. The highlights section is not a comprehensive listing of all of our programs, for full programming selections and more details, please check out our newsletter here. For lunch and movie information and details, please see further down. For specifics on fitness classes and drop-in options, please see sections below.
Monday, April 25th
Free Programming - Online
Pilates - (11:00 AM)
Tuesday, April 26th - Registration begins for Wellesley Residents May and June Programs begins at 9:00 a.m.
Free Programming - In Person
Nia - (9:30 AM)
Short Story with Deb - (10:45 AM)
Hearing Loss and Effects on Communication - (2:00 PM)
Wednesday, April 27th - Registration begins for non-Wellesley Residents May and June Programs begins at 9:00 a.m.
Free Programming - In Person
Nature Buddies Walk - (1:00 PM)
Thursday, April 28th
Free Programming - Online
Mills Brothers Musical Lecture - (2:00 PM)
Friday, April 29thFree Programming - In PersonMovie "Can You Ever Forgive Me? " - (1:15 PM)
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Programming on Public Access CableCatch our weekly programming on Comcast 9 and Verizon 39 for a special program only available on your TV. Local cable TV channels are courtesy of Wellesley Media. All programs can be watched online here on demand. |
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Lunch at the COA
We are happy to announce that non-residents are welcome to onsite lunches at the COA! We have also increased our maximum number to 30 participants on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Lunch at the COA is offered four times a week thanks to the financial support of the Friends of the Wellesley Council on Aging (FWCOA). Lunches will be served in-person by volunteers in the multipurpose room on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 12:00 p.m. On Wednesdays, you are welcome to eat your lunch onsite at 12:00 p.m. in our café, but if you are homebound you can opt for a home delivery on Wednesdays! Please note that unless you are homebound, you are agreeing to have a social onsite lunch when you order your meal.
Please remember that all lunches must be ordered and paid for at least two business days in advance of the meal. Lunches on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays will be served by COA Volunteers, lunch on Wednesdays if delivered to the café will be provided but will not be staffed by volunteers.
For Wellesley residents, when you call to order your meal, you will be asked if you would like to have your cost subsidized by the FWCOA, making the cost $5, or if you would like to pay the full cost at $10. For non-residents, the cost of lunch is $11. If you have any financial concerns or questions about your eligibility for delivery, please contact Kate Burnham for assistance. All financial information and the amount paid by individuals is kept confidential. |
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Movies are now open to non-residents and are shown once a week on Fridays at 1:15 PM. Max of 30 people per movie. |
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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 9:15 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:30 AM on Thursdays. Call us today at (781) 235-3961 to schedule an appointment.
Metro West Legal Services – Free Legal Consult
Attorney Gregory Deaugustine 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. Call us today at (781) 235-3961 to schedule an appointment.
SHINE Appointments 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. Our SHINE Counselor is currently scheduling appointments in person on Wednesdays and on the phone on Fridays.
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Lending Library at the COADid you know that the COA has a lending library next to the café? You can borrow books, puzzles, audiobook CDs, and movie or TV DVDs. Special thanks to everyone who donated items to the library.
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Please Note: The following programs/opportunities are being promoted to inform patrons of additional programming opportunities outside of the COA. Please see the specific opportunity for the correct contact information. We are unable to register patrons for these programs through the COA. |
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Nature Buddies Walk
Wellesley Natural Resource Commission and the Wellesley Council on Aging have partnered on a fun program for Wellesley Seniors and the Girl Scouts.
When: Wednesday, April 27th from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Town Hall Village Green and surrounding green spaces.
Sign-up: Link here
Pack: Please bring an iPhone or Android phone to take pictures of nature we find with the iNaturalist App Downloaded. If participants do not have an iPhone or Android, they will be paired up with a group that has a phone. Here is the link for the iNaturalist app. https://www.inaturalist.org/
Refreshments: Snacks and drinks will be provided at the end of the
walk.
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American Cancer Society
Relay For Life of Charles RiverMay 21st
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Charles River will be held on May 21 in Needham. The Relay covers surrounding towns, including Wellesley. An important part of the Relay is celebrating cancer survivors. This is done with a free dinner at the Relay. If you are a cancer survivor or a caregiver for a cancer patient, we hope you will register for the Relay. You may register at relayforlife.org and search for Relay for Life of Charles River. If you need help or more information, please email Margaret here. |
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Emerson Hospital
Emerson Parkinson's Program
The Emerson Parkinson’s Program is pleased to offer our final session of the below free online wellness programs for patients and caregivers. These programs are supported by a community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation. Each program will be 8 weeks in length and held virtually. Space is limited for each program. Participants may only take a specific free program once.
Available Programs:
1. Dance for PD: Tuesdays 11 am – 12 pm, May 10, 11, 17, 18 and June 7, 14,21,28
2. Circuit Training for People with Parkinson’s: Fridays 11 am – 12 pm, April 29th - June 17th
3. Introduction to SPEAK OUT! And LOUD Crowd: Fridays 10 am – 10:50 am, April 29th - June 17th, *Due to licensing requirements, you must be physically located in Massachusetts when you take this class*
To learn more about our free programs, including instructor bios, class descriptions and to register, please visit us here. |
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Wellesley Weston Lifetime Learning
Spring Courses
Wellesley Weston Lifetime Learning courses are back. To learn more, or to sign-up for programs, please check the website here. |
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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
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