SPECIAL EVENT!

 COFFEE WITH DAVID SOAR, INTERIM CHIEF OF THE WELLESELY FIRE DEPARTMENT

Please join us on Friday, October 20^th from 9:00-10:30 am to meet and greet Wellesley’s Interim Fire Chief, David Soar. Chief Soar previously served as Weston’s chief from 2008 and retired in 2022; he brings his knowledge of the area, working closely with Wellesley’s Fire Department during his career in Weston. This is an opportunity for casual discussion, to ask questions or to learn about fire safety concerns. Coffee and refreshments will be served in the Café, space is limited.

Volunteer Updates

Community Service Bears

The Community Service Bears group is back sewing after taking a summer break.  The adorable teddy bears are made with TLC and lovingly go to various nonprofits for people of all ages in need of some comfort.  Bears are also donated to Newton Wellesley Hospital, local police, fire and health departments, and other area organizations.  If you know of an organization with clients or patients who would benefit from receiving a bear, please let us know.   New volunteer participants are always welcome to join this friendly group.  Sewing skills are helpful but helping hands for pattern cutting and stuffing are needed too.  The group meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am.  

Volunteer Grocery Bus Assistants Needed!   

Volunteers are needed to ride the COA bus on Wednesday Mornings (Roche Bros) and Tuesday Afternoons (Food Pantry).  Volunteers assist passengers in loading and unloading their grocery bags.  This is a fun opportunity to socialize with the shoppers while providing assistance to the bus drivers.  Contact Sally Miller, Volunteer Coordinator, for more information.

Upcoming Events

Holiday Card Writing: Thursday, October 19th, 10 am to Noon 
We received a donation of 100 blank holiday cards to be delivered to patients at the West Roxbury VA Hospital in early December. You are invited to join a group of civic-minded seniors to collaborate, share stories, and complete cheerful messages. This group will meet weekly on Thursday mornings beginning October 19^th through the end of November.   This is a continuation of our partnership with volunteer Jan Hastings of the Veterans Disability Axillary.  Register in advance or drop-ins are welcome.

 BINGO: Thursday, October 19th, 1:30 pm to 3 pm
Join us for our monthly BINGO Game Day!  Register in advance or drop-ins are welcome. 

Wellesley COA Bus Service Update

Let's give a hearty greeting to our latest addition to the bus driver team, Jeanie Clark! We're thrilled to inform you that our ride service at the COA is now available from Monday through Friday. If you'd like more information, please reach out to the COA at (781) 235-3961 or coa@wellesleyma.gov.

Schedule A Ride - Call MWRTA Reservations Call Center at 508-820-4650, between Monday through Friday.