Weekly Newsblast
September 13th - 17th

Registration began last 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 form here; (2) emailing us here; (3) by calling us at (781) 235-3961; or (4) by stopping by in-person. For paid programming, you can register by calling us at (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by.

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 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.

Monday, September 13th

Drop-In (no registration required)
Billiards - (9:00- 4:00 PM)
Bridge - (12:30 - 4:00 PM)

Paid Programming - In Person
Call 781-235-3961 to register
Fit For Life - (9:15 - 10:00 AM)

Free Programming - Online via Zoom
Chair Yoga - (2:30 PM - 3:15 PM)

Tuesday, September 14th

Drop-In (no registration required)
Cribbage - (12:30 PM- 4 PM)
Experienced Knitters - (10 AM)

Free Programming - In Person
Tuesdays with Kate - "Widowed and Living Alone" (11 AM)
Community Outreach Session with COA Board (1:00 PM)
Harvest Fest Social - (2:00 PM)

Paid Programming - online via Zoom
Call 781-235-3961 to Register
Tai-Yo-Ba - (1:00 PM)

Wednesday, September 15th

Drop-In (no registration required)

Community Bears (9:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Shakespeare Discussion Group 1:00 PM

Paid Programming - In Person
Call (781) 235-3961 to Register
Learn to Play Mah Johgg Series - (10:30 AM - 11:45 AM)

Paid Programming - online via Zoom
Call 781-235-3961 to register
SAIL (10:00 - 10:45 AM)

Osteo - (11:15 AM - Noon)
Flex and Stretch - (2:30 PM - 3:15 PM)

Thursday, September 16th

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

Free Programming - In Person
BINGO! - (2:00 PM)

Paid Programming - online via Zoom
Call 781-235-3962 to register
Tai' Chi - (10:00 AM)
Pilates B Class B - (3:00 PM)

Free Programming - online via Zoom
COA Board Meeting - (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)** Please note the time change and move to Zoom.

Friday, September 17th

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

Free Programming - In Person
Hearing Aid Check - (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

Paid Programming - online via Zoom
Call 781-235-3961 to Register
Qi Gong - (9:15 - 10:15 AM)

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.

Journey Through the Past
Monday at 2:00 PM

SHINE Information Session
Wednesday at 6:00 PM

Early Trails of Massachusetts
Thursday at 8:00 PM

Archie Richards Piano Concert

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. For paid programs, please call us at (781) 235-3961 or stop in. My Active Center is deactivated the week after registration begins and you will not be able to register on that platform at this time.

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 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 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.

We are now in the process of recruiting volunteers for various roles. 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.

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.

Wellesley Historical Society
3rd Annual Craft Beer Event Featuring Bully Boy Distillers
Sunday, September 26, 2021 4:00-6:00 pm

Tickets: $50 per person
Includes beer samples and appetizers. Cash bar available.

Purchase Tickets:

https://wellesleyhistoricalsociety.org/craft-beer-event Purchase tickets by September 20th. For more information, including a list of sponsors: https://wellesleyhistoricalsociety.org/craft-beer-event.

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 13th - 17th