Weekly Newsblast
June 6th - June 10th

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, June 6th

Paid Programming - In Person
Fit for Life - (9:15 AM)
Barre for Every Body - (10:30 AM)

Tuesday, June 7th

Free Programming - In Person
Nia - (9:30 AM)
West Africa - Slave Trade Presentation - (1:30 PM)

Wednesday, June 8th

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

Free Programming - In Person
Drop-In Bridge - (9:00 AM)
Keep Well Clinic - (10:00 AM)
Cardio Dance & Strength - (12:00 PM)
Poetry of the Romantic Period Discussion - (1:00 PM)

Free Evening Programming - Online
A Furious Sky - The 500 Year History of Hurricanes - (7:00 PM)

Thursday, June 9th

Free Programming - In Person
Drop-In Mah Jongg - (12:30 PM)
Drop In Knitting - (2:00 PM)
Men in Retirement - (2:00 PM)

Free Programming - Online
Cotton Town: NE's Economic Connection to Slavery - (2:00 PM)

Friday, June 10th

Paid Programming - In Person
Flower Design Workshop - (9:30 AM)

Free Programming - In Person
Drop In BINGO - (10:30 AM)
Drop In Painting - (1:00 PM)
Movie "John Lewis: Good Trouble" - (1:15 PM)

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

June 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.

J.McLaughlin Supports The Friends of the Wellesley Council on Aging on Saturday, June 18th

J.McLaughlin’s women’s clothing store at 12 Church Street in Wellesley Center will host a shopping day and serve refreshments in support of the Friends of Wellesley Council on Aging on Saturday, June 18th.

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 NewsblastJune 6th - June 10th