Weekly Newsblast
May 16th - May 20th

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 links arrive the hour before a program is scheduled to begin. All zoom links are now automatic through MSC/MAC. If you want to sign-up for a program happening the same day, the best ways to register are online or to call us at 781-235-3961. All programs listed in this section have spaces available.

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, May 16th

Paid Programming - In Person
All Levels Yoga - (12:00 PM)

Free Programming - Online
Mindfulness with Neil - (1:30 PM)

Paid Programming - Online
Chair Yoga - (2:30 PM)

Tuesday, May 17th

Free Programming - In Person
Canceled - Friendly Pool Tournament - (10:30 AM)
Short Story with Deb - (10:45 AM)
Heart Health Nutrition - (1:30 PM)

Wednesday, May 18th

Free Programming - Hybrid
Chair One Fitness - (10:30 AM)

Free Programming - In Person
Cardio Dance & Strength - (12:00 PM)
Shakespeare Discussion Group - (1:00 PM)

Free Evening Programming - Online
Glaciers, Agriculture & the Origins of Civilization - (6:30 PM)

Thursday, May 19th

Free Programming - In Person
Basket Weaving Workshop - (9:30 AM)
Spring Into a Good Book - (1:30 PM)

Free Programming - Online
COA Board Meeting - (4:00 PM)

Friday, May 20th

Free Programming - In Person
Drop In Painting - (1:00 PM)
Movie "My Octopus Teacher" - (1:15 PM)

Paid Programming - Online
Cardio Sculpt - (1:00 PM)

May Calendar

Drop-In Options

Programming on Public Access Cable

Catch 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.

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.

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.

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.

Lending Library at the COA

Did 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.

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.

Wellesley Choral Society
Complimentary Tickets Available at COA

The Wellesley Choral Society was founded in 1947 after several choruses in the town of Wellesley joined forces for a holiday festival,and the Wellesley Community Chorus, as it was called until 1966, was born. The first conductor of the Chorus was Amy Young Burns. Currently the Society has about 45 members. A member has donated free tickets to Wellesley seniors. Please stop by or call for a ticket. Upcoming Schedule

American Cancer Society
Relay For Life of Charles River

May 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.

Wellesley Conservation Land Trust
Landscaping & Gardening for Wildlife
Tia Pinney, Teacher Naturalist, MassAudubon
Wednesday, May 18th
7:30pm
Register in advance

Do you have a true green thumb? Meaning, are you taking into account the complete ecosystem around the land you care for? Learn how you can support local species by utilizing wildlife-friendly gardening practices in your home, business, and community settings. Simple, easy actions like keeping fall leaves on the ground could have huge effects, and bring in more butterflies, come spring! Learn about what to do, and not do, in your yard, garden, or even container, to support nearby birds, frogs, pollinators, and more in a sustainable fashion.

AdaptiVision to offer free OrCam Demo Day

Attendees will have the opportunity to try the latest OrCam technology

On Friday, May 20, 2022, AdaptiVision, Inc., a leading provider of low vision solutions, will lead a free OrCam Demo Day at The Carroll Center for the Blind, one of the most prominent blindness rehabilitation centers in the world.

Event details:

Date: Friday, May 20, 2022
Location: The Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458
Time: 10am
Cost: Free. Pre-registration is required; visit https://lowvisionsource.com/orcam-demo-day/ to learn more and register.

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 NewsblastMay 16th - May 20th