COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Register Now for the Weston COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Weston’s Board of Health will be setting up vaccination clinics in the coming weeks, following the state’s schedule. If you wish to be notified of the vaccine’s availability, please sign up on this registration website. A member of Weston’s COVID-19 Response Team will reach out to you at the appropriate time so you can then sign up for a clinic in Weston. Please help us by sharing this information with friends and neighbors.

Italian Beginner Course

Mondays January 25-March 1,1:30-2:30

Interested in learning Italian or refreshing lost language skills? Join Luisella Raffo on Zoom for an introduction to basic Italian language. This course will include fundamental Italian vocabulary and simple reading and conversation. This course is open to anyone but some fundamental knowledge of Italian is recommended, as it is a follow-up to the Italian beginner series offered in fall 2020.

Understanding 20th Century Dance

Thursday, January 28, 6:30-7:30 pm, on Zoom

Enhance your appreciation of dance as an exciting and ever-changing performance art in this presentation by dancer, choreographer, and UMass instructor, Kelley Donovan. Develop an overall familiarity with dance as a contemporary art form. Enlarge your critical perspective by learning about dance, comparing points of view of major choreographers, and considering their particular contributions. We will explore many 20th century choreographers/significant dance figures including: Isadora Duncan, Nijinsky, Ballet Russe, Balanchine, Ruth St. Denis, Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham, Katherine Dunham, Mark Morris, Alvin Ailey, Twyla Tharp and Judson Church. This event, sponsored by the COA and AIC, is free and open to the public. Register with the AIC.

Amazing Adventures in Architecture

Sydney Opera House & St. Basils Cathedral

Friday, January 29, 1:30-2:30 on Zoom

Both the Sydney Opera House and St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow are one-of-a-kind. Nothing like them has been constructed either before or since. For her first Amazing Architectural Adventures Presentation for Weston’s COA, Susan Wagner has grouped these two UNESCO World Heritage Sites together and will share many photos, interesting facts and anecdotes.

A Virtual Journey to Budapest

To put it simply, if you haven't been to Budapest, it's time you make plans to do so someday. Joined by the building of the Chain Bridge in the mid-1800s, Budapest is the result of a merger between two distinct cities: Buda on the Western bank and Pest on the opposite - each with its own charm and interest. In this recording of Wednesday, January 13th's presentation on, our tour guide Marilyn Harris takes us on a journey to this amazing city.

A Helping Hand

If you are in need of social services, contact Joyce McSweeney, our full time social worker.

Joyce can assist you with:

• Information and referrals

• Application assistance

• Family meetings
• Ways to make your home safer

• Connect caregivers with resources such as homecare, memory cafes, social day programs, home alert buttons

• Exploring housing options

• Planning for the future to age in place

Not sure if we can help? Give us a call and we can put you in touch with the best person or organization to address your needs.

The February Newsletter is Here!

As we move through winter, we have many Zoom programs including education and fitness offerings. We welcome back the AARP Tax Preparation Program, which provides us with preparers that complete tax returns at no cost. We will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a give-away that can be picked up at the COA. Also included in this newsletter is information about the COVID-19 vaccine, including FAQs.