GOOD DATA IN GOOD DATA OUT - September/October 2018 Registration: Town of Wellesley
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The 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 offer 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.
September/October 2018 Registration:
Thursday, August 30 (Wellesley residents)
Friday, August 31 (non-Wellesley residents)
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GOOD DATA IN…GOOD DATA OUT
A message from Director of Senior Services, Gayle Thieme
Did you know that each year, the Wellesley COA prepares and submits annual reports to the Town of Wellesley and the Massachu-
setts Executive Office of Elder Affairs? Compiling these reports provides the COA with a wonderful opportunity to showcase our
robust program offerings and share information about our services. The reports contain detailed data on program participation,
transportation, meals, social services, and volunteerism. It is so very important that we have “good data” available – our reports must
accurately reflect our operation (who is participating / visiting the center and for what purpose). Reports never include individual
names, only numbers such as volunteer hours and program counts. My request to each of you is this… pretty please (with a cherry
on top) visit our reception desk and swipe your key tag at the touch screen each and every time you visit the Tolles Parsons Center.
Use the touch screens when you are attending pre-registered activities and when you are just dropping in! Throughout the year, staff
are generating various reports and using the information to help us make well-informed decisions and secure funding for programs.
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I cannot emphasize enough the importance of this request! It takes just a quick moment to check-in using your key tag and volun-
teer greeters or staff members are available to provide assistance at any time. Don’t forget that each day you check in at our touch
screen, you can select “Drawing Entry” and you will be entered into the monthly drawing for a $25 restaurant or store gift card (see
page 3 for details).
Thank you for your help!
The photographs above are COA participants showing their
key tags and signing in at our touch screens. 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 filled on a first come, first served basis. We do not “hold” spots.
participate. Individuals under age 60 are invited to participate Once a program fills, 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 fitness programs offered 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 first class date (for group classes) or membership start date (for
cancelled, otherwise, plan on attending. fitness 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 staff for all fee-based programs that run several consecutive Wellesley Public Schools are closed. The 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 differ 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 after 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 staff is notified prior to the Food/Beverages
start of the second scheduled class. The refund amount will be All are welcome to enjoy coffee and tea on the first floor of the
equal to the total of the remaining classes. No exceptions will be Tolles Parsons Center. Only water is permitted on the 2nd floor.
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. *These 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
flyer, and newspaper article).Therefore, 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 after X date.”
subsidize or pay for COA classes, activities or trips for Wellesley
Program Specific Refund Policy
residents. Call the COA for more information.
Please note that there may be a specific refund policy for a
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Tolles Parsons Center parking: Should you find the TPC
particular program. The specific 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
center. TPC visitors are welcome to park in these spaces.
Please Note: Although we make every effort to ensure that the informa-
tion in our newsletter is accurate, there are times when we inadvertently
leave something out or make an error, or information has changed since
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information.
COA Information Wellesley
Council on Aging
How To Register: COA Programs Online via MyActiveCenter
There are three ways to register for programs: Monday, October 22, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Staff:
1. Online through MyActiveCenter (https://my- Since TPC opened one year ago, the COA has
been offering participants the opportunity to reg- Gayle Thieme
activecenter.com) ŝƌĞĐƚŽƌŽĨ^ĞŶŝŽƌ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ
2. In-person, during open registration, at the ister for both free and fee-based COA programs
TPC online on the MyActiveCenter website. This in-
Linda Clifford
3. By phone: 781-235-3961 formation session will cover: how to create your ƐƐŝƐƚĂŶƚŝƌĞĐƚŽƌŽĨ
Please note: Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. MyActiveCenter account, how to sign up for free ^ĞŶŝŽƌ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ
for all methods listed above. Online regis- and fee-based programs, how to link a household
tration is available if you have received your member to your account and register yourself Kate Burnham
keytag and created a MyActiveCenteraccount. and/or that person for programs and more! ,ĞĂůƚŚĂŶĚ^ŽĐŝĂů^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ
COA staff will facilitate these interactive, small ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŽƌ
IMPORTANT: For fee-based activities, you
MUST pay at the time of registration (see chart group classes. Participants are welcome to bring
Ashley Shaheen
below for accepted payment their own laptop, iPad or tablet to use during the
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session. The COA will also have iPads available
methods):
for use for those who do not bring a device. Basic Elizabeth Bradley
Registration Method Form of payment accepted laptop or iPad skills are required to participate. WƌŽŐƌĂŵĂŶĚKĸ ĐĞƐƐŝƐƚĂŶƚ
MyActiveCenter Credit Card Max: 6.
Jill Dube & Judy Siggins
In-person at TPC Credit Card, Cash, Check
Register for COA Programs via MyActiveCen- dƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƟŽŶŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚŽƌƐ
(payable to Town of Wellesley)
ter and be entered to win!
By Phone Credit Card Beth Harrington
We are pleased to introduce our latest contest to
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NOTE: MyActiveCenter.com is a secure site reward those who utilize our online program reg-
(https) - istration on MyActiveCenter! At the end of each Sara Raveret
does not store credit card information - nor does month, we will randomly select a winner from all sŽůƵŶƚĞĞƌŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚŽƌ
MySeniorCenter when staff key in a card number. participants who have used www.myactivecenter.
com to register for September/October programs. Betsy Visvis
Use our MySeniorCenter touch screens and The prize for September is a $25 gift card to Kĸ ĐĞƐƐŝƐƚĂŶƚ
enter to win! Roche Bros. and the prize for October is a $25
James Murphy &
Each day you check in at our touch screens and gift card to Whole Foods Market. Drawing prizes
Rick Waldman
select “Drawing Entry” (in addition to selecting are funded by a grant from EOEA. ƵƐƌŝǀĞƌƐ
your daily activities), you will receive an entry
into the monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. A TPC Fitness Room Hector MacDonald
winner will be selected at random at the end of The TPC Fitness Room is open for use by paid KŶͲĐĂůůƵƐƌŝǀĞƌ
each month. By checking in to your programs members. Currently, the use of the fitness room
and activities at Tolles Parsons Center, you are is restricted to Wellesley residents age 60 and Dawnmarie Cole
helping us provide accurate participation data to older. The membership fees are $25 for 6-month ƵƐƚŽĚŝĂŶ͕&D
both the Town of Wellesley and the Massachu- membership or $40 for 12-month member-
setts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA), ship. Payment can be made by cash, check or Tolles Parsons Center
which may result in additional funding for pro- credit card. Orientation sessions are offered Hours of Operation:
grams and services. You must check in using our by appointment most Tuesday afternoons from Monday through Friday
touch screens to enter! The more days you visit 2:00pm-4:00pm. If you are a Wellesley resident 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
TPC and use the touch screen, the more entries interested in using the fitness room, please call 781.235.3961
you receive for that month’s drawing. Entries do to schedule an orientation session: 781-235- www.wellesleycoa.org
not carry over to the next month. Our volunteer 3961. In addition to completing orientation, all coa@wellesleyma.gov
greeters and COA staff will be happy to show members will be required to read and sign our
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questions you may have. The prize for September Fitness Room release / participant agreement. ^ĞƉƚĞŵďĞƌϯŝŶŽďƐĞƌǀĂŶĐĞŽĨ
is $25 gift card to Smith & Wollensky and the Forms will be distributed at the orientation ses- >ĂďŽƌĂLJĂŶĚDŽŶĚĂLJ͕
prize for October is a $25 gift card to Captain sions and/or available at the COA. KĐƚŽďĞƌϴŝŶŽďƐĞƌǀĂŶĐĞŽĨ
Marden’s. Drawing prizes are funded by a grant ŽůƵŵďƵƐĂLJ͊
from EOEA.
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2018-2019 Evening and Weekend Lecture Series co-sponsored by the
Wellesley Council on Aging and the Wellesley Free Library
All lectures are held at the Wellesley Main Library, 530 Washington Street – Wakelin Room.
Sunday, October 28, 2:00 p.m. – “Mary Brewster Hazelton: The Forgotten Pride of Wellesley”
Dr. Robert Savage, Retired Surgeon and Local Art Historian
Dr. Robert Savage, a retired surgeon and local art historian, will discuss the life and art of Mary Brewster Hazelton (1868-1953), a
lifelong Wellesley resident and prominent Boston artist in the early 20th Century. Hazelton’s works include the portrait of Horatio
Hollis Hunnewell on display in the lobby of the Wellesley Main Library, the murals in the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church,
and a collection of 60 paintings at the Wellesley Historical Society. This program is co-sponsored by the Wellesley Historical Society.
Thursday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. – “Behind the Scenes at Juniper and Sweet Basil”
David Becker, Chef and Owner of Sweet Basil and Juniper
Have you ever wondered what it is like to work at a popular restaurant? David Becker, Owner and Head Chef at Juniper in Wellesley
and Sweet Basil in Needham, will give you a virtual tour of restaurant life. He will touch upon important topics such as food trends,
culinary creativity, and share some recipes from his most recent cookbook! Learn why people keep coming back to these popular,
local restaurants.
Sunday, January 27, 2:00 p.m. – “The Power to Command Frequently Causes Failure to Think”
Charlene Smith, Authorized Biographer of Nelson Mandela and Political Journalist
So writes Barbara Tuchman in her marvelous, The March of Folly. Charlene Smith, authorized biographer of Nelson Mandela, and a
political journalist who has covered the White House and politics and economics on four continents, looks at how, “the trappings of
power deceive us, endowing the possessors with a quality larger than life,” but sadly, often leading to “the insiduous spell of wood-
en-headedness.” Smith who is also a trained trauma counselor and popular writing teacher, looks at how any sort of power, whether
in politics, at work, or even the family can cause us to become obstinate bullies who take no counsel and cause misery. She will argue
that individualism most often leads to downfall and that true greatness lies in inclusivity, consultation, and putting the group before
oneself. Her lecture will cause you to think, inspire you perhaps to debate, and ultimately leave you inspired and fill you with a sense
of new purpose at home, at work, and as a member of your community.
Thursday, March 21, 7:00 p.m. - “The Civic and Scholarly Importance of the Arnold Arboretum in the Twenty-first Century”
William Friedman, Director of the Arnold Arboretum
Are nineteenth century botanical gardens relevant in the twenty-first century? It is a question worth asking and answering. Come
find out how the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is driving research in the living collections from climate change to
genomics, all while encircling the globe to bring plants belonging to endangered species into safe harbor, and continuing its role as a
great Olmsted-designed arboretum and park.
Thursday, May 9, 7:00 p.m. – “Queer, There, and Everywhere: Incredible Stories from LGBTQ+ History”
Sarah Prager, Author and Activist
Sarah Prager will share some of the most talked-about true stories from her book Queer, There, and Everywhere: 23 People Who
Changed the World. Did you assume Abraham Lincoln was straight? Have you never heard of Elagabalus, the Roman emperor who
identified as a woman? Come learn what you were never taught in school and discover another side of history. The book received
numerous accolades including Best Book of the Year from the New York Public Library. Sarah’s writing has appeared in many pub-
lications including The Atlantic. Copies of her book will be available for purchase and signing. This program is co-sponsored by the
World of Wellesley.
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The Evening and Weekend Lecture Series is made possible by a generous grant from The Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club.
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Special Events
Sewing Bee! Calling all beginner to advance sewers! What to Eat to Feed Your Memory?
Friday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Together, we will have fun and sew some beautiful, Japanese Did you know that when you feed your brain, you can change
Furoshiki style cloths and reusable bags. If you have a portable your life? Cognitive decline is not inevitable with aging and there
sewing machine, please bring it. If you need assistance getting it are very simple steps you can take to maintain cognitive health,
to the Tolles Parson Center, please email info@sustainablewelles- starting with the food you consume. Research shows that what
ley.com. Max: 10. you eat can influence your memory, learning, mood and con-
centration! Come join Dr. Parks, a Harvard-trained clinician,
Lunch and Learn Program on Emergency Preparedness and learn ways you can improve your brain function with simple
Friday, September 7, 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. dietary changes. This program is sponsored by Newton Wellesley
September is Emergency Preparedness Month to help encourage Hospital. Max: 25.
people to prepare for emergencies! This presentation will include
an overview of types of hazards in Massachusetts as well as Active Adult Health Fair
emergency preparedness tips such as how to make an emergency Thursday, September 27, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
plan and an emergency kit. Also learn what the Massachusetts No pre-registration required.
Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) does before, during, A Spaulding Rehab team of physical, occupational and speech
and after emergencies. Special thanks goes to the Health Depart- therapists will administer brief, one -to- one assessments of
ment for sponsoring this lunch and learn program. Max: 40. memory, balance, strength and hand dexterity. The Wellesley
Health Department will provide blood pressure screenings and
Welcome Back Social offer important information.
Thursday, September 13, 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $4.00. Max: 50. Red Sox Talk with Dick Flavin
Join the COA for the first social of the season! Express Gourmet Friday, September 28, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
of Wellesley will cater a luncheon of a chicken caesar salad, pita Come and learn about the beloved home team with Dick Flavin,
bread and a chocolate chip cookie. During lunch you will be the poet laureate and senior ambassador of the Boston Red Sox
entertained by Tom Madden who has been performing on voice, and voice of Fenway Park! He wrote and starred in According to
keyboards, guitar, and trombone for over thirty years. After per- Tip, the acclaimed one-man play about legendary Speaker of the
forming for a year in Hawaii with the “Lullaby of Swing” show House Tip O’Neill. Max: 75.
as a featured vocalist, trombonist, and arranger, he returned to
Boston where he created his own band, Java Jive. Special thanks Get to Know Your Community Leaders
goes to the Friends of the Wellesley for generously sponsoring our lunch Friday, September 21, 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
program. Sheryl Strother, Finance Director for the Town of Wellesley
Sheryl Strother has been the Finance Director/CFO for the Town
Skin Growths of Mature Skin since 2006, and began her Municipal Career in Duxbury in 1994.
Friday, September 14, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Prior to transitioning to the Municipal Accounting field, Sheryl
Emily M. Wise, MD practiced medical, surgical, and cosmetic held Audit Management and Controller positions with Daka
dermatology with interests in acne and acne scars. She will International, Inc, Cumberland Farms, and General Electric cor-
review the most common types of skin cancer and how to detect poration. She recently completed a term as President of the Mas-
these basal or squamous cell. She will also review the most sachusetts Government Finance Officers’ Association. Sheryl will
common skin growths in mature skin. Treatment options will discuss her department’s role in the Town’s Finances, including
also be covered. This program is sponsored by Newton Wellesley budgeting, forecasting, and long range planning for the Town’s
Hospital. Max: 75. continued fiscal health. Max: 75.
Friday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Mocktails by Maplewood Brian DuPont, IT Director for the Town of Wellesley
Tuesday, September 18, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Brian DuPont has been the Director of Wellesley’s Information
Join us every other month for an elegant afternoon Mocktail Par- Technology Department since 2015, and has served the Town
ty. Delicious hors d’oeuvres and signature seasonal non-alcoholic in a variety of roles since 2004. In 2016, Brian led an effort to
“mocktails” provided by chef Vi of Maplewood at Weston senior redesign the Town’s website (www.wellesleyma.gov and www.
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living community. Musical entertainment by Sinatra-inspired wellesleycoa.org), which launched in its new form in the summer
singer Jude Barry generously sponsored by Care with Care Home of 2017. He’ll detail some of the new features and functionality
Health Care, LLC. Max: 50. designed to help you connect with your municipal government
and the COA. Brian will also observe National Cybersecurity
Awareness Month by sharing some tips and tricks to help all
seniors enjoy a safe and secure online experience. Page 5
Max: 75.
Special Events
Opera Talk with Helen Sagan, “The Opera Lady” Series on Mindfulness
Thursday, October 4, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Neil Motenko
Verdi’s great masterpiece, Aida, is both a spectacular opera on a Monday, September 17 and Tuesday, October 16, 1:30 p.m. -
grand scale and an intimate portrait of a love triangle centering 2:30 p.m.
around Amneris, the Egyptian princess, who loves the heroic Do you find it find it difficult to juggle what’s “on your plate”?
Egyptian military leader, Radames. He is, in turn, secretly in Feel frustrated at not being able to focus on, prioritize or com-
love with the enslaved Nubian princess, Aida. You will recognize plete the tasks at hand? Do you often get distracted from what
many famous excerpts from Aida, including “Celeste Aida” and you are doing, or think about what’s going to happen rather than
the “Triumphal March.” Max: 75. what’s happening now? A Series on Mindfulness continues with
emphasis on the foundations of mindfulness and topical presen-
American Healthcare System is a Prescription for Bankruptcy tations on how cultivating present-moment awareness can ben-
for Our Country efit our lives. In these sessions, Neil will discuss how mindful-
Friday, October 5, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ness can help us handle some of the practical issues that arise in
A doctor’s perspective on America’s failing health care system daily life. Each session will be interactive and include a guided
and how we can fix it. Dr. Ed Hoffer speaking with more than practice and emphasis on how we can integrate practice into our
40 years of experience goes through every segment of the health daily lives. Newcomers are welcome at any time. Special thanks
care system and describes their contribution to the ever grow- goes to Wingate Chestnut Hill for generously sponsoring these
ing costs that negatively affect health care in America. He will programs! Max: 75.
explain why American healthcare is so expensive and suggest
measures to dramatically cut costs while at the same time im- COA Musical Lunches
proving care. Max: 75. Wellesley resident, and COA Volunteer Ken Batts, will play back-
ground piano music during lunch on Wednesday, September 12,
Saving Seniors Smiles Monday, September 17, Wednesday, October 10 and Monday,
Monday, October 15, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. October 29. Dory Lefebvre, Holliston resident and COA Volun-
Dr. Tina L. Wang, Wellesley resident and COA volunteer will teer will play on Wednesday, October 3 and Monday, October 22
lead an informative session on understanding why oral health is from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Separate registration for lunch is
important for seniors and the relationship between oral health required.
and general health. Specifically, she will discuss what oral condi-
tions are different for seniors and how can you improve oral Magical Lunch with Magician, Michael G.
health despite these factors. Gift bags for all attendees! Dr. Wang Wednesday, October 17, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
has been in private practice for 31 years and currently owns Pre- Cost: $4.00 Max. 30.
mier Dental Group of wellesley, a multi specialty practice. Max: Close-up magician Michael G., COA Volunteer will be returning
40. to perform some of his amazing tabletop miracles for our guests
over a delicious catered lunch by Wellesley Bakery which will in-
Classical Piano Concert clude spinach and feta quiche, a small lemon rice soup and a but-
Thursday, October 18, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. terscotch oatmeal cookie. He will be stopping right at your table
Archie Richards will perform a classical piano concert. The so you’ll be sure not to miss a trick! He will also join us for our
concert will include music of Rachmaninoff, Liszt, and Grieg Halloween Celebration on October 31 (see page 7 for details).
and will also include a work by Chopin from which “I’m Always
Chasing Rainbows” was derived. Archie became a professional Home Energy Cost Savings
musician in 2008, when he was 72, and he now plays concerts Thursday, September 27 and Monday, October 22,
and singalongs, mostly in Massachusetts retirement homes. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Max: 75. This seminar will review available programs that help reduce en-
ergy usage. The 2018 Town Wide Energy Assessment Campaign
Frank King’s Musical Lecture on Nat “King” Cole sponsored by National Grid and the Wellesley Municipal Light
Tuesday, October 23, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Plant is offering free energy audits, free light bulbs and signifi-
Frank King, lifelong devotee of recorded music and former host cant rebates and assistance on insulation, heating equipment and
of music programs on WBUR radio will focus on the life and appliances. Also, MassSave and Energy Star programs will be dis-
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songs of the great NAT “KING” COLE. He will share fascinating
cussed. Bring your oil, gas, and electric bills to find your bench-
stories behind some big hit songs from the year 1952, and other
musical surprises – including the odd tale of how “The Christ- mark energy rating. This program is sponsored by the Wellesley
mas Song (Chestnuts Roasting…)” came to be written, and the Sustainable Energy Committee. Max: 20 for each date.
song that saved a movie from oblivion. This lecture is generously
sponsored by One Wingate Way, Needham. Max: 75.
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Special Events
Dine with the Director Fragrant Flower Lecture
Monday, October 15,12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 26, 9: 30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
$4.00 (for lunch) – pay upon arrival Max: 30. Come and enjoy a fragrant flower lecture by Betty Sanders,
Join Gayle Thieme, COA Director of Senior Services, for lunch experienced gardener and former President of the Massachu-
and lively conversation at the TPC! Gayle invites you to provide setts Federation of Garden Clubs. What flowers do you cherish
feedback on existing programs and services and your experience for their fragrance - roses, lily-of-the-valley, heliotrope? Learn
at TPC. She is also interested in hearing your ideas for new pro- about other flowers to enhance your garden and containers. This
grams and/or how services can be enhanced. The lunch menu is program is co-sponsored by the Wellesley Garden Study Group
1/2 roasted chicken on multigrain with lettuce, tomato, and small and the Wellesley Garden Club. Max. 50. Refreshments served
vegetarian bean soup and a mini blueberry muffin. You must before the lecture which begins at 10:00 a.m.
register by 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 12.
12th Annual Golf Tournament at Nehoiden Golf Course
Breakfast Club (Max: 15.) Wednesday, October 17, 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 12 and October 3, 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Location: Nehoiden Golf Course, 1st hole
Captain Marden’s, 279 Linden Street, Wellesley Once again, Nehoiden will open up their golf course to Wellesley
Lunch Outing (Max: 15.) residents age 60+ for a 9-hole round of golf. Golfers are welcome
Wednesday, September 26, 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. to meet at the first tee at 8:30 a.m. for refreshments and tee-off at
The Wok, 180 Worcester Street, Wellesley 9:00 a.m. Please note the starting location. Nehoiden is a walk-
Wednesday, October 24, 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. ing course. Motorized carts are allowed so each golfer must carry
O’Hara’s Food and Spirit, 1185 Walnut Street, Newton Highlands his/her own golf bag. Pull carts are allowed. The golf tournament
is generously sponsored by Harrington McCarthy LLP, a law firm
The End to Alzheimer’s in Wellesley. Max: 24.
Wednesday, October 10, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
If you have ever worried about Alzheimer’s Disease and thought Fire Safety Pancake Breakfast
there was nothing you could do, things have changed. Friday, October 12, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Bredesen, a world renowned expert in neurodegenerative The brave firefighters of the Wellesley Fire Department will once
disease and the author of ‘The End of Alzheimer’s ‘ has had again host a pancake breakfast in honor of National Fire Preven-
success in preventing and reversing early Alzheimer’s through tion Week. Lt. Paul Delaney will give an educational presentation
exercise, diet and blood analysis. Dr. Copland, a Wellesley and will share fire safety tips. Max: 65.
chiropractor for 32 years and COA Volunteer was recently certi-
fied in the Bredesen Protocol. She will be giving an overview of Halloween Luncheon Party
Dr. Bredesen’s amazing work and what you can do to prevent Wednesday, October 31, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Disease. Max: 30. Cost: $4.00. Max: 50.
Join us for a ghoulish time! Enjoy close-up magic by Michael
Age Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Granoff as you enjoy a delicious catered lunch by Express Gour-
Tuesday, October 23, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. met which includes 1/2 tuna on multigrain with lettuce, tomato,
There is much about aging we can’t control. But there is much and vegetarian split pea soup and a chocolate chip cookie. There
more that we can. Nationally recognized wealth advisor Coven- will be prizes awarded for most scary and creative costume. The
try Edwards-Pitt applies the success-story format of her highly cost of the lunch is $4.00. Special thanks goes to the Friends of the
acclaimed first book, Raised Healthy, Wealthy & Wise (2014), to Wellesley COA for subsidizing the COA’s lunch program.
one of today’s most pressing issues: how to age well—given our
increased longevity—and ensure that our later years have a posi- Flu Clinic at the Tolles Parsons Center
tive rather than negative impact on our families. The stories and Friday, October 26, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
research that Covie will share from her latest book Aged Healthy, Pre-registration is not required.
Wealthy & Wise will inspire you to take actions in your own life Medicare and insurance plans for those 18 and older will be
that will set you on a course to not only age well yourself but to accepted. Donations welcome. Homebound residents please
help ensure that your families experiences your later years not as contact the Wellesley Health Department at 781-235-0135 to
a burden, but as a gift. Max: 30. schedule an appointment for a home visit. For more information
Wellesley Council on Aging secondary color palette with secondary logo
visit: www.wellesleyma.gov/health
Let’s get together for a Recipe Swap!
Monday, October 22, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Chair Massage
Do you have a new or favorite recipe you would like others to Tuesdays, Sept. 25, Oct. 16 and Oct. 30, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Cost: $10.00 per 15 minute appointment Call to register.
enjoy? Come meet other COA friends for a morning of sharing,
Come and try a deeply relaxing chair massage with Lee Carpen-
talking and visiting. Please bring a recipe you like and leave with
ter, licensed Compassionate Touch Practitioner. Page 7
many ideas to try. Refreshments will be served!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:15 - 10:15 Walking Group 9:00-12:30 Card/Game Room Drop-in 9:15 -10:15 Walking Group 9:00-12:30 Card/Game Room Drop-in 9:00-11:00 Card/Game Room Drop-in Hours
9:00 -12:00 Drop-in Pool Hours 9:30-11:00 Community Service Bears Hours (Every other week starting on September 7
12:15 - 2:45 Bridge 1:00-3:00 Cribbage Club Group resumes on September 19 1:00-4:00 Mah Jong 1:00 - 4:00 Drop-in Pool
*Free Grocery Shopping -COA Bus *Morning Trip to Food Pantry - COA Bus 9:30-11:30 Scrabble 2:00-3:30 Knitting
10:30 Chess 2:30 - 4:00 Photography Club (Please note
September 2018
1:00-4:00 Chinese Mah Jong new time)
3 4 5 6 7
The COA is closed and the bus will not 10:00-11:00 Keep Well Clinic (TPC) 9:15-10:00 Seated Strength and Balance 10:00-11:30 Sewing Bee
run in observance of Labor Day! 9:30-11:30 Blackjack and Words with 10:30-11:30 World War II: A Military and 10:15 - 11:15 Calling All Green Thumbs 10:30-12:00 Low Vision Group
Friends on the Ipad Social History 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Pasta primavera and 12:00-1:30 Lunch and Learn program on Emer-
1:30-2:30 Keep Well Clinic: 315 Weston 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Chicken pot pie, gar- cheesecake gency Preparedness
Road den salad and a chocolate chip cookie
12:00-1:00 Lunch: lemon chicken piccata 12:45-3:45 SHINE
over linguini and tiramisu 2:00-3:00 Tai Chi for Better Balance
10 11 12 13 14
12:00-1:00 Lunch: 1/2 Turkey on mul- 9:30-11:00 Mixed Level Yoga 8:00-9:30 Breakfast Club at Captain 9:15-10:00 Seated Strength and Balance 9:15-10:15 Qi Gong
tigrain with lettuce, tomato and a small 9:30-11:30 Pictionary and Candycrush on Mardens 10:30 -11:45 World Religion 10:00-12:00 Learn to Play Pool
chicken vegetable soup and a chocolate the Ipad 10:30 - 11:30 World War II: A Military 12:00-1:00 Welcome Back Social Lunch: 10:00-11:30 Decorative Keepsake Box
chip oatmeal cookie 11:15-12:45 Mixed Level Yoga and Social History chicken caesar salad, pita bread and a 10:30-12:00 Meet the Friends
1:30-2:30 Home Energy Cost Saving 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Chicken kabob, rice 12:00-1:00 Lunch: 1/2 tuna on multigrain chocolate chip cookie 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch: Beef stew over rice with
and vegetables and vanilla ice cream with lettuce, tomato and a small vegetar- 1:30-2:30 Chair Yoga vanilla pudding
1:00-2:30 Sing-a-long ian split pea soup and a mini blueberry 2:45-3:45 Trial Gentle Yoga 1:00 -2:00 Skin Growths on Mature Skin
1:30-2:30 Keep Well Clinic: Morton muffin 1:15 Movie: The Zookeeper’s Wife
Circle 12:00-1:00 Musical lunch with Ken Batts:
12:45 - 3:45 SHINE
2:00-3:00 Tai Chi for Better Balance
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9:15-10:15 Fit for Life 9:30-11:00 Mixed Level Yoga 9:30-12:30 One Wellesley Interviews 9:15-10:00 Seated Strength and Balance 9:15-10:15 Qi Gong
9:30 Movie: Breakfast at Tiffany’s 9:30-11:30 Casino War and Heads Up on 10:30 - 11:30 World War II: A Military 10:30-11:45 World Religion 10:00 -11:15 Get to Know Your Community
10:30-11:30 Traditional Tai Chi the Ipad and Social History 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Pulled pork, cole slaw, Leaders: Sheryl Strother, Finance Director
10:00-12:30 Watercolor Techniques 10:00 - 11:15 Intermediate German 12:00-1:00 Lunch: 1/2 roasted chicken garlic bread and corn muffin 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Salmon over rice and veg-
11:45-12:45 Zumba Gold (Recreation 10:00-11:00 Learn to Knit on multigrain with lettuce/tomato and a 1:30-2:30 Chair Yoga etables and an oatmeal cookie
Department) 11:00-12:00 Learn to Knit II small vegetarian white bean butterscotch 1:30-3:30 Bingo 1:15 Movie: Goodbye Christopher Robin
12:00-1:00 Musical lunch with Ken Batts 12:00-1:00 Lunch: American chop suey oatmeal cookie 1:30-2:30 What to Eat to Feed Your
Lunch: quiche Lorraine and a garden and cake 12:45-3:45 SHINE Memory
salad and a chocolate chip cookie 11:15-12:45 Mixed Level Yoga 2:00 - 3:30 Corn Hole and Outdoor
1:30-2:30 Mindfulness 1:30-2:30 Keep Well Clinic: 41 River Games
1:30 Overview of the Portrait Class Street 2:45-3:45 Gentle Yoga
2:30-3:30 Pilates 2:30-3:30 Mocktails by Maplewood 4:00 COA Board Meeting
4:00 Meet the Friends
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9:15-10:15 Fit for Life 9:30-11:30 Trivial Pursuit and Angry Birds 8:15-9:15 Water Aerobics (Longfellow 9:15-10:15 Seated Strength and 9:15-10:15 Qi Gong
10:00-12:30 Watercolor Techniques on the Ipad Health Club) Balance 10:00-12:00 Learn to Play Pool
10:30-11:30 Traditional Tai Chi 9:30-11:30 Chair Massage 9:15-9:45 Cardio Sculpt 10:00-12:00 Chinese Brush Painting 10:30-11:30 Red Sox Talk
11:45 -12:45 Zumba Gold (Recreation 9:30-11:00 Mixed Level Yoga 10:30-11:30 The Art of Social Dancing 10:30-11:45 World Religion 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Salmon over rice and veggies
Department) 10:00-11:15 Intermediate German 10:30-11:30 World War II: A Military and 10:30 -1:15 John Fitzgerald Kennedy with chocolate ice cream
12:00-1:00 Lunch: 1/2 chicken tarragon 10:00-11:00 Learn to Knit Social History National Historic Site 1:15 Movie: Tulip Fever
on multigrain with lettuce, tomato and 11:00-12:00 Learn to Knit II 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Chicken pot pie and 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Pulled pork, garden
a small chicken noodle soup and a mini 11:45 - 12:30 Seated Zumba Gold at Rec vegetarian split pea soup and a chocolate salad, and BBQ chips
blueberry Dept. chip cookie 1:00 - 2:00 Home Energy Cost Saving
1:00-2:30 Shakespeare Discussion Group 11:15-12:45 Mixed Level Yoga 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Outing: The Wok Seminar
1:30-3:00 Introduction to Portrait, Self- 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Chicken broccoli ziti 12:45-3:45 SHINE 1:30-2:30 Chair Yoga
Portrait Drawing with a chocolate cupcake 1:30-3:30 Acrylic Painting 1:30-3:30 Active Adult Health Fair
1:30-3:00 Memory Lane Cafe 1:30-2:30 Keep Well Clinic: Grove Street 2:00-3:00 Tai Chi for Better Balance 2:45-3:45 Gentle Yoga
2:30-3:30 Pilates *Morning bus trip to Walmart or Target or
Christmas Tree Shop or Shopper’s WorldMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 3 4 5
9:15-10:15 Fit for Life
9:30 Movie: Rear Window 2 8:15-9:15 Water Aerobics (Longfellow
8:00-9:30 Breakfast Club at Captain
9:15-10:00 Seated Strength and Balance
10:00-12:00 Chinese Brush Painting
9:15-10:15 Qi Gong
10:00-11:30 Designing Your Retirement
10:00-12:30 Watercolor Techniques
9:30-11:00 Mixed Level Yoga Mardens 10:30-11:45 World Religion 10:30-12:00 Low Vision Group
9:30-11:30 Blackjack and Words with 9:15-9:45 Cardio Sculpt 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Salmon over vegetables 10:30-11:30 American Healthcare System is a
10:30-11:30 Traditional Tai Chi Friends on the iPad
11:45-12:45 Zumba Gold (Recreation 10:00 - 11:15 Intermediate German 10:00 - 11:00 Keep Well Clinic (TPC) and vanilla pudding Prescription for Bankruptcy for Our Country
Department) 10:00-11:00 Learn to Knit 10:30-11:30 Social Dancing 12:00-1:00 Mah Jong Lessons 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Chicken kabob over rice and
12:00-1:00 Lunch: 1/2 Ham and swiss on 11:00-12:00 Learn to Knit II 10:30-11:30 World War II 1:30-2:30 Opera talk with Helen Sagan vegetables and an oatmeal cookie
11:15-12:45 Mixed Level Yoga 12:00-1:00 Musical Lunch with Dori Lefe- 1:30-2:30 Chair Yoga 1:15 Movie: Icarus
multigrain, small barley soup and a muffin bvre (quiche Lorraine and small chicken 2:00-3:30 Corn Hole and Outdoor Games
1:30-3:00 Introduction to Portrait, 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Eggplant parme- vegetable soup and butterscotch cookie ) 2:45-3:45 Gentle Yoga
self-portrait drawing san over ziti and a chocolate chip 12:45-3:45 SHINE
2:30-3:30 Pilates
cookie 1:30-3:30 Acrylic Painting
3:00-5:00 Happy Birthday, TPC! 2:00-3:00 Tai Chi for Better Balance
8 9 10 11 12
The COA is closed and the bus will not 9:30 -11:00 Mixed Level Yoga 8:15-9:15 Water Aerobics Longfellow 9:15-10:00 Seated Strength and 9:00 - 10:30 Pancake Breakfast
run in observance of Columbus Day! 9:30-11:30 Pictionary and Candy Crush 9:15-9:45 Cardio Sculpt Balance 10:00-11:30 Designing Your Retirement
on the iPad 10:30-11:30 Social Dancing 10:00-12:00 Chinese Brush Painting 9:15-10:15 Qi Gong
10:00-11:00 Learn to Knit 10:30-11:30 World War II 10:30-11:45 World Religion 10:00-12:00 Learn to Play Pool
10:00-11:15 Intermediate German 12:00-1:00 Musical Lunch with Ken Batts 12:00-1:00 Mah Jong Lessons 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Chicken quesadilla, garden
11:00-12:00 Learn to Knit II (Chicken pot pie and a 1/2 garden salad 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Ham, turkey, and salad and a corn muffin
12:00-2:00 MetroWestLegal Services and a butterscotch cookie) bacon, lettuce, tomato and cucumbers, 1:15 Movie: Ocean’s 8
11:15 -12:45 Mixed Level Yoga 12:45-3:45 SHINE potato chips and a peanut butter cookie
12:00-1:00 Lunch: Pasta primavera 2:00-3:00 Tai Chi for Better Balance 1:30-2:30 Chair Yoga
1:00-2:30 Sing-a-long 1:30-3:30 Acrylic Painting 1:30-2:30 Personal Investment Forum
1:30-2:30 Keep Well Clinic: 315 Weston 1:30 - 2:30 The End to Alzheimer’s 2:45-3:45 Gentle Yoga
Road
15 16 17 18 19
9:15-10:15 Fit for Life 9:30-11:00 Mixed Level Yoga 8:15-9:15 Water Aerobics Longfellow 9:15-10:00 Seated Strength and 9:15-10:15 Qi Gong
9:30 Movie: Birds 9:30-11:30 Chair Massage 8:30 Golf Tournament at Nehoiden Balance 9:30-12:30 SHINE
10:00-12:30 Watercolor Techniques 9:30-11:30 Casino War and Heads Up on 9:15-9:45 Cardio Sculpt 10:00-12:00 Chinese Brush Painting 10:00-11:15 Get to Know Your Community
10:30-11:30 Traditional Tai Chi the iPAd 10:30-11:30 World War II 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Chef salad, pita bread Leaders: Brian Dupont, IT Director
11:45-12:45 Zumba Gold (Rec Depart.) 10:00-11:00 Learn to Knit 10:30-11:30 Social Dancing and chocolate pudding 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch: Steak tips over vegetables
12:00-1:00 Dine with the Director Lunch: 10:00-11:15 Intermediate German 12:00-1:00 Magical Lunch with Michael 12:00-1:00 Mah Jong Lessons and a chocolate muffin
1/2 roasted chicken on multigrain, bean 11:00 - 12:00 Learn to Knit II G (quiche spinach and feta and a small 1:00 - 2:00 Classical Piano Concert 1:15 Movie: Forever My Girl
soup and muffin 11:15-12:45 Mixed Level Yoga chicken lemon rice soup and a cookie) 1:30-3:30 Bingo
1:30 - 2:30 Saving Seniors Smiles 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Chicken Parmesan 12:45-3:45 SHINE 1:30-2:30 Chair Yoga
1:00 - 2:30 Shakespeare Discussion over ziti, vegetables and a chocolate cookie 1:00-3:00 One Wellesley Interviews 2:00-3:30 Corn Hole and Outdoor Games
1:30-3:00 Introduction to Portrait 1:30-2:30 Keep Well Clinic: Morton Circle 1:30-3:30 Acrylic Painting 2:45-3:45 Gentle Yoga
2:30-3:30 Pilates 1:30 - 2:30 Mindfulness 2:00-3:00 Tai Chi for Better Balance 4:00 COA Board Meeting
22 23 24 25 26
9:15-10:15 Fit for Life 9:30-11:00 Mixed Level Yoga 8:15-9:15 Water Aerobics Longfellow 9:15-10:00 Seated Strength and 9:15-10:15 Qi Gong
10:00-12:30 Watercolor Techniques 9:30-11:30 Trivial Pursuit and Angry Birds 9:15-9:45 Cardio Sculpt Balance 9:30-11:00 Fragant Flower Lecture
10:00 -11:30 MyActiveCenter on the iPad 10:30-11:30 Social Dancing 10:00-12:00 Chinese Brush Painting 9:30-12:30 SHINE
Informational Session 10:00-11:00 Learn to Knit 10:30-11:30 World War II 10:30-1:15 John Fitzgerald Kennedy 10:00-12:00 Acrylic Painting
10:00 -11:30 Recipe Swap 10:00-11:15 Intermediate German 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Chicken pot pie, small National Historic Site 10:00-12:00 Learn to Play Pool
10:30-11:30 Traditional Tai Chi 11:00-12:00 Learn to Knit II chicken lemon rice soup and a chocolate 12:00 -1:00 Mah Jong Lessons 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Chicken cordon bleau,
11:45-12:45 Zumba Gold (Rec. Dept.) 11:15-12:45 Mixed Level Yoga chip oatmeal cookie 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Roast beef and swiss mashed potatoes, cheesecake
12:00-1:00 Musical Lunch with Dori Lefe- 12:00-1:00 Lunch: Chicken caesar salad, 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Outing: O’Hara’s Food panini, potato chips and fruit chips 1:15 Movie: Agganis the Golden Greek, Excel-
bvre (1/2 chicken tarragon on multigrain pita bread and an oatmeal cookie and Spirit 1:30-2:30 Chair Yoga lence to the End
and a split pea soup and a cookie) 1:30 - 2:30 Frank King’s Musical Lecture 12:45-3:45 SHINE 2:45-3:45 Gentle Yoga 1:30 - 3:30 Flu Clinic
12:30 - 2:00 Play Reading Group on Nat King Cole 1:30-3:30 Acrylic Painting ** On Sunday, October 28, 2:00 p.m. there is an
1:00-2:00 Home Energy Cost Saving 1:30-2:30 Keep Well Clinic: 41 River St. 2:00-3:00 Tai Chi for Better Balance *Morning bus trip to Natick Mall/Weg- Evening and Weekend Lecture, Mary Brewster
1:30-3:00 Introduction to Portrait 1:30 - 2:30 Age Healthy mans Hazelton: The Forgotten Pride of Wellesley at
1:30-3:30 Memory Lane Cafe the Wellesley Main Library.
29 30 31
October 2018
9:15-10:15 Fit for Life 9:30-11:30 Chair Massage 8:15-9:15 Water Aerobics Longfellow
10:00-6:00 Turkey Train (Depart from 9:30-11:00 Mixed Level Yoga 9:15-9:45 Cardio Sculpt
Wellesley Community Center) 9:30-11:30 Halloween Games 10:30-11:30 World War II
10:30-11:30 Traditional Tai Chi 10:00-11:15 Intermediate German 12:00 - 1:00 Halloween Luncheon Party:
10:00-12:30 Watercolor Techniques 11:15-12:45 Mixed Level Yoga tuna, vegetarian split pea soup, and a
11:45-12:45 Zumba Gold (Rec Dept.)
12:00-1:00 Musical Lunch with Ken 12:00-1:00 Lunch: American Chop Suey chocolate chip cookie
Batts(1/2 ham and swiss on multigrain and cake 12:45-3:45 SHINE
and carrot ginger soup and a muffin) 1:30-2:30 Keep Well Clinic: Grove St. 1:30-3:30 Acrylic Painting
12:30 - 3:00 Play Reading Group 1:30-2:30 Newsletter Preview Party 2:00-3:00 Tai Chi for Better Balance
1:30-3:30 Introduction to PortraitClubs/Groups
Friedman’s Photography Club political strategies and failures are analyzed. Social and economic
Thursdays, September 6 - October 25, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. effects of the war are assessed. This course is part of a DVD Lec-
No-pre-registration required. ture Series, The Great Courses. Special thanks goes to David Hearn,
This group will meet weekly, alternating between peer discus- COA participant, for lending his DVDs to the COA. Max: 30.
sion, and instruction led by Mark Maiden, owner of Mark FJ
Maiden Photography and member of several professional pho- Learn to Knit
tography organizations. Please note the new time! Tuesdays, September 18 - December 4, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
(no class on November 20)
Personal Investment Forum Instructor: COA Volunteer, Margaret Lyne
Peer Discussion: Thursday, October 11, 1:30 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Join us for a Beginning Knitting class taught by COA volunteer,
Topic of Interest: Thursday, November 15, 1:30 p.m. Margaret Lyne. Margaret will teach you how to knit a hat or neck
The Top 10 Estate Planning Opportunities by Richard Feigen- warmer. Cost: $10 for materials for the first project, then you
baum, Esq. of Feigenbaum & Uddo, LLC provide your own materials. Max: 6
This group will meet monthly, alternating between peer discus- Learn to Knit II
sion and brining in a expert speakers that will speak on topics of Tuesdays, September 18 - December 4, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
interest. Attendees can discuss their investment strategies and (no class on November 20)
ideas and will be able to share information and ask questions. Instructor: COA Volunteer, Margaret Lyne
All participants in Learn to Knit II should have completed Learn
Shakespeare Discussion Group to Knit 1 or had some prior knitting experience. The group will
Mondays, September 24, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. and October 15, decide whether they wish to knit an afghan or pillows during the
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. first class and then go to the knitting store for supplies. Max: 12.
Have a great, fun time joining with neighbors who share your
love of Shakespeare – and your love of reading from and talking Mah Jong Lessons
about the Bard’s great work! Last season we read/discussed Instructor: COA Volunteers Linda Stark, Susan Camuti, and
Othello and Midsummer Night’s Dream! This season…who Janet Price
knows? It’s up to group members to decide! Join us to decide Thursdays, October 4-25, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
this and other organization matters on Monday, September 24, We are excited to offer you the opportunity to learn how to play
from 1 to 2:30 pm. And then our first discussion/reading will be Mahjong, a tile-based game which was developed in China. This
on Monday, October 15 also from 1 – 2:30 pm. class is for people new to the game or if you have prior experi-
ence. Max: 12.
Play Reading Group: A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller
Instructors: COA Volunteers, Barbara Tarlin and Rita Ford. World Religion: Hinduism
Mondays, October 22, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. & October 29, Instructor: COA Volunteer, Sister Marie Elena Dio
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Script: $10.00 Max: 8. Thursdays, September 13 - October 11, 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Have you always wanted to try acting? Do you enjoy reading out This is a 5-part series on the major religious traditions. Part I,
loud? Join the COA’s play reading group! Please note: You must Hinduism, consists of 5 classes which will be a general introduc-
register with the COA by Friday, October 5 to be cast a role in tion to studying religion, and four sessions on the origins, scrip-
this reading. tures, beliefs and practices of Hinduism. Each session includes
lecture, visuals, and Q & A. Max: 30.
Educational Classes
Intermediate German
Designing your “Retirement”
Fridays, October 5 and October 12, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Instructor: COA Volunteer, Gerda Plouffe
Instructor: COA Volunteer, Dana Keep
Tuesdays, September 18 - October 30, 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Much has changed about the way we live during our 60’s, 70’s,
Gerda, our long-time volunteer German teacher, welcomes new
80’s and beyond. It’s a new chapter for many, and one that
participants to her class, particularly those who have some past
deserves some deliberate thought and attention. In the book
knowledge of the language. Call the COA to express interest and
Designing Your Life, two Stanford Design School professors (Bill
we will have Gerda contact you. Min: 6/ Max: 13.
Burnett and Dave Evans) share a practical method for looking
n Aging secondary color palette with secondary logo at a new life chapter based on the principles of design thinking.
World War II: A Military and Social History
Join us for a workshop based on these principles if you are start-
Wednesdays, September 5 - December 19,
ing or about to start a new chapter and would like a framework
(No class on September 19), 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
with which to think creatively about how to use your time and
Instructor: Thomas Childers, Ph. D
talents. This two part workshop will be led by Dana Keep, Alum-
Fifty-five million people died in the Second World War, the
nae Career Advisor at Wellesley College. Min: 6/ Max: 14.
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Fit for Life/ Instructor: Jane Golder Chair Yoga/ Instructor: Cyndi Koss
Mondays, September 17 - October 29 (no class on October 8), Thursdays, September 13 - October 25, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. (6 weeks) (7 weeks)
Cost: $30.00 Min: 12/Max: 17. Cost: $35.00 Min. 8/ Max: 14.
Jane Golder has been providing fitness classes in the Metrowest Build strength and stability. Find tranquillity! Move at your own
area since 1986. Cardio for your heart, strength for your muscles pace. Poses are done while sitting, leaning or standing holding
and bones, balance, agility, coordination, core and flexibility will onto a chair. This class encourages better circulation, builds bone
allow you to keep up with those activities you need and love to density, and balance. Sleep better. Build leg and core strength.
do. If needed, the make-up date is Monday, November 5, Improves mental clarity, breathing and posture. Stretch your
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. mind body awareness. Move with more confidence and ease.
Cyndi Koss, Wellesley resident. Graduate of Down Under School
Mixed Level Yoga Classes/ Instructor: Judy Scribner-Moore of Yoga. 500 hour registered Yoga Alliance teacher. 25 years of
Tuesdays, September 11 - October 30, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (8 yoga experience. If needed, the make-up date is Thursday, No-
weeks) vember 1, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $88.00 Min: 10/Max: 18.
Tuesdays, September 11 - October 30, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Gentle Yoga/ Instructor: Cyndi Koss
(8 weeks) FREE TRIAL! Thursdays, September 13, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Cost: $88.00 Min. 8/Max: 10. Session: September 20 - October 25, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Judy combines 30 years of teaching experience, interpersonal (6 weeks)
and mindfulness skills, and knowledge of anatomy and Cost: $30.00 Max: 8
physiology, to guide new and experienced students in yoga Build strength and tranquility! Optimize your well being. Begin-
poses and relaxation exercises that support healthy aging. ner level class ideal for those new to yoga. Relieve stiffness and
Students are encouraged to bring a firm blanket to each class. release stress. Create healthier joints. Ease the pain of arthritis.
Both classes are open to beginning and continuing students. If Learn healthy alignment. Strengthen heart and lung function.
needed, a make-up date is scheduled on Friday, November 2, Improve balance, circulation and posture. Improve mental
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (first class) and 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. clarity. Move with more steadiness and ease. Use of supportive
(second class). props is encouraged. Students must be able to move down to
the mat and stand back up again. Feel energized. Discover the
Zumba Gold /Instructor: Ketty Rosenfeld health enhancing benefits of yoga. If needed, the make-up date is
Mondays, September 17 - October 29 (no class on October Thursday, November 1, 2:45 p.m.
8),11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (6 weeks)
Cost: $30.00 Min: 12/ Max: 20. Traditional Tai Chi/ Instructor: Jon Woodward
Location: Recreation Department, 90 Washington St. Mondays, September 17 - October 29 (no class on October 8),
The design of this class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. (6 weeks)
choreography which focuses on balance, range of motion, Cost: $30.00 Min: 10/Max: 25.
strength and coordination while also raising heart rates and T’ai Chi is an ancient form of Chinese exercise that enhances
improving cardiovascular ability. If needed, the make-up class is the flow of internal energy in the body, utilizing slow, graceful
Monday, November 5, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. movements, breath work and meditation to help promote
relaxation, healing and well-being. In this class you will be
FREE TRIAL Seated Zumba Gold introduced to T’ai Chi and will learn many of the postures and
Tuesday, September 25, 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. movements of the forms as well as basic concepts and deeper
Location: Recreation Department, 90 Washington St. philosophies. If needed, the make-up date is Monday, Novem-
Zumba Gold (seated class) is offered to limited mobility clients. ber 5, 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Movements are modified and most or all of the routines are
performed while sitting in chairs. The goal is to get people Tai Chi for Better Balance/ Instructor: Jon Woodward
moving within their abilities and to keep them smiling and Wednesdays, September 5 - October 31 (no class on Septem-
grooving to music they love and recognize. Although we use ber 19) 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m. (8 weeks)
Latin and world music, just like in a more mobile Zumba Gold Cost: $40.00 Min. 10/Max. 25.
class, we will also include a lot of tunes from yesteryear that This simplified T’ai Chi program Wellesley
consists Councilof a series
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participants will recognize and want to move to. meditative movements from the ancient Chinese practice of Tai
Chi. The movements are easy to perform and help to cultivate
relaxation and overall well-being. If needed, the make-up date is
Wednesday, November 7, 2:00pm-3:00p.m.
Page 11Fitness Classes
The Art of Social Dancing NEW! Pilates
Instructor: Paul Hughes Instructor: Lisa Wilkins
Weds, September 26 - October 24, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mondays, September 17 - October 15 (no class on October 8),
Cost: $25.00 (6 weeks) Min: 4/Max: 14. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Learn the basic step elements, posture, poise, lead/follow, tech- Cost: $20.00 (4 weeks) Min: 6/ Max: 10.
nique, etc. Merengue, waltz, foxtrot, tango, swing, rumba, salsa/ Lisa has been instructing fitness classes for over 25 years, she
cha cha. Dancing is the perfect combination of physical activity, really enjoys helping people of all ages and abilities achieve their
social interaction and mental stimulation. It’s a full body work- fitness goals. If practiced with consistency, Pilates improves
out for the mind, body and spirit. No partner or prior experience flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in
necessary. If needed, the make-up date is November 7, 10:30 the entire body. It puts emphasis on alignment, breathing, devel-
a.m. Paul Hughes is a certified member of the Dance Teachers oping a strong core, and improving coordination and balance. If
Club of Boston, the American Society of Teachers of Dance and
needed, the make-up date is October 29, 2:30 p.m.
National Dance Council of America, and teaches ballroom dancing
in the Cambridge Public Schools. If needed, the make-up date is
NEW! Cardio Sculpt
November 7, 10:30 a.m.
Instructor: Daniel Salerno
Qi Gong /Instructor: Bob Doherty Wednesdays, September 26 -October 31, 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Fridays, September 14 - October 26, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Cost: $18.00 (6 weeks) Max: 15
Cost: $35.00 (7 weeks) Min: 8/Max: 20. Cardio Sculpt is an effective, efficient group fitness program
Qi Gong is a gentle and relaxing exercise proven to be a designed to build optimal health so you can live your life the way
highly effective way to maintain your health, increase energy and you want to. If your time is limited but you still want great re-
vitality, and promote healing. Qi Gong is effective at reducing sults, Cardio Sculpt is for you. This program delivers all Aspects
the effects of aging and an aid to fall prevention. If needed, the of Fitness (cardio, strength, agility, flexibility, core conditioning
make-up date is Friday, November 2, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. and more). If needed, the make-up date is November 7, 10:30
a.m.
Seated Strength and Balance/Instructor: Pearl Pressman
Thurs., September 6 - October 25, 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (8
weeks)
Art Classes and Activities
Decorative Keepsake Box
Cost: $32.00 Min. 12/ Max. 30
Friday, September 14, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This is a 45 minute seated class designed to accommodate in-
dividuals of various fitness levels and abilities. The class begins Come and create a beautiful, adorned keepsake box to store
with a thorough warm-up for both the joints and the muscles. small treasures or just display in your home. Together we will be
The warm-up is followed by strength training and balance using decoupage, the art of decorating objects with paper cut-
exercises for the body using hand weights, resistance bands and outs. This activity is easy and fun! All materials will be
body weight. The class concludes with gentle stretching exercis- provided. Max: 10.
es. If needed, the make-up date is Thursday, November 1, 9:15
a.m. Chinese Brush Painting/ Instructor: Nan Rumpf
The Wellesley COA is pleased to announce an expanded part- Thursdays, Sept. 27 - October 25, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
nership with Longfellow Health Club in Natick. We are thrilled (5 weeks) Cost: $100 - Call the COA a supply list.
to welcome Lisa Wilkins, COA Pilates Instructor and Daniel Min: 6/Max: 12.
Salerno, COA Cardio Sculpt Instructor to our fitness team! Learn to interpret nature’s flora and fauna with ink, brush, and
Aside from Pilates and Cardio Sculpt, consider enrolling the Chinese watercolors using expressive gesture strokes based on
Water Aerobics classes held at Longfellow Health Club.
Asian brush painting techniques. No previous experience is re-
Water Aerobics: Gentle Joints with Core Strength quired. The subjects for this series will be: Dog, Loquat, Bamboo
Wednesdays, September 26 - October 31, 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. in Moonlight, Hydragea and Bees, Warbler with Wisteria. Please
(6 weeks) ask for a materials list upon registration. If needed, the make-up
Cost: $60.00 Min: 10/Max: 20. date is Thursday, November 1, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Location: Longfellow Health Club, 203 Oak Street, Natick, MA.
Gentle Joints with Core Strength is a deep-water class will focus Acrylic Painting / Instructor: Maris Platais
on Aging secondary color palette with secondary logo
on individual muscle groups. If needed, the make-up class is Wednesdays, September 26 -October 31, 1:30p.m. - 3:30p.m.
Wednesday, November 7, 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Cost: $72.00 (6 weeks)
Call the COA for a supply list. Min: 8 / Max: 14.
Bring photo references or work from memory and field sketches.
Demonstrations and critiques are offered throughout this course.
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