Blithewold Gardens

Mansion - Tour and High Tea

Wednesday, May 24th 
Depart Wellesley Community Center
219 Washington Street
9:00 AM
Return approximately 4:15 PM
$120
Registration deadline is Tuesday, May 2nd.
Space is limited.
Join us for a trip to Blithewold, a 33-acre estate in Bristol, Rhode Island with grand views of Narragansett Bay. This estate is nationally significant in American history as one of the most fully developed and authentic examples of the Country Place era. The property features a 45-room mansion filled with family heirlooms framed by a series of lovely gardens that range in character from mysterious to exotic and from poetic to practical. An exceptional collection of rare and unusual plants, specimen trees, an accessible greenhouse, and whimsical stonework project a character that is romantic, fresh and inspiring, and unique to Blithewold. Please note: there is some walking, stairs, uneven surfaces and standing for this day trip. This is a non-refundable purchase.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Deluxe Yankee Line Motorcoach transportation
• Admission and docent lead tour of Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum. This 90-minute tour tells the story of the Van Wickle/McKee family, the original owners of this beautiful seaside garden estate visiting each of the ten gardens, the Bamboo Grove, the Summerhouse and the Lord and Burnham greenhouse complex.
• High Tea included in the mansion at 1:00 pm, where you will delight in a cup of tea, freshly baked scones with sweet cream, and a 3-tiered tray filled with sweet and savory treats.
Call  us at 781-235-3961 to register for this wonderful event

Ever try a dance class?

Check out Karen Karten's

Cardio Dance and Strength - LaBlast class on Wednesdays at Noon.

*Class is in person and $5 per class for the hour

Join Karen for a low impact dance fitness class that includes weight training. In this 60-minute in person class, we’ll use simple steps based on a variety of dances like Disco, Salsa, Foxtrot, and Swing. Music from all genres will keep you moving and smiling through your workout. No experience or dance partner needed. Max: 20

March/April Registration Is Ongoing

How to Register:

1. Online through MyActiveCenter. Online registration is only available if you have received your key tag and created a MyActiveCenter Account. For any questions regarding this, please call our office at 781-235-3961 for assistance OR

2. By phone: (781) 235-3961 OR

3. In Person at the Tolles Parsons Center at 500 Washington Street

Wellesley Council on Aging
781-235-3961
500 Washington St.
Wellesley, MA 02482

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