Norman Rockwell: Inclusion, Exclusion, and
Evolving Views on Race (online)
Wednesday, September 7th
1:30 p.m.
Norman Rockwell is heralded for depicting and defining American life. He often captured bittersweet images of people experiencing universal and relatable feelings of being left out
or left behind. Yet, as an artist working in the 20th century,
his works are curiously devoid of America’s rich cultural and racial diversity. Toward the end of his career, Rockwell painted several poignant works about race in America that can be
seen as an extension of his earlier sense of the power of
inclusion and exclusion. In collaboration with the Natick
Community-Senior Center.
EVENING LECTURE (online)
Great Comets and Meteor Showers over
New England 1618-2020
Wednesday, September 7th
7:00 p.m.
Five-time Emmy Award-winning folklorist, John Horrigan, presents a survey of historical astronomical events that occured in the skies over New England from 1618 - 2020, including the Great Dying Comet of 1618; the Aurora Borealis of 1719; Great New England Comets of the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries; the Night the Stars Fell (1833); the Carrington Event; Halley’s Comet; the 1966 Leonids Meteor Shower, bolides, fireballs, earth-approaching asteroids and more.
This event is made possible by a generous grant from The Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club.
Dinacharya: Ayurvedic Daily Routines (in person)
Thursday, September 8th
1:30 p.m.
Anjana Bhargava, Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner
Our daily routines and habits (dinacharya) play an integral role in
our long-term health. Every decision made throughout the day impacts the way that we look and feel: the foods we eat, lifestyle choices we make, even the subtle thoughts we think. Ayurveda, India’s 5,000 year old medical system, empowers us to take our health into our own hands, by providing simple practices that can be easily implemented over time to ensure a happier, healthier life. Anjana Bhargava will guide you through the fundamental self-care practices of Dinacharya into your life, with easy-to-follow daily routine goals.
FBI Elder Fraud Presentation (in person)
Friday, September 9th
1:30 p.m.
The FBI’s Elder Fraud presentation covers current fraud trends impacting the senior community including romance scams, lottery scams, tech support scams, investment scams and imposter scams. Participants will receive tips and tools to protect them and their loved ones.