Walking in Weston with Michelle

Tuesdays in June

Meet at the COA at 9:50; Walks Begin at 10:00

Join fitness instructor Michelle Nickerson on Tuesdays in June for fresh air and casual walks around Case Campus and the Legacy Trail. Rain or shine. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register. 

Summer Brunch Cooking Class

Tuesday, June 8, 1:00-3:00 on Zoom

Learn how to make a brunch that will brighten any summer day. Chef Roberta Hing will begin with pillowy pecan sticky buns followed by a breakfast risotto topped with the perfect poached egg. A refreshing orange and avocado salad with a ginger sesame dressing will finish off our meal. Cook along with the class or just watch and ask questions. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register.

Watch at the COA

This is a Robbery: The World’s Biggest Art Heist

Tuesdays, June, 8-29 10:00-11:00 at the COA

Take a deep dive into the daring and notorious art heist that rocked Boston, and the world, in this 4-part Netflix. In the early morning hours of March 18, 1990, guards admitted two men dressed as police offers into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The result? The biggest art heist the world has seen: thirteen works of art stolen valued at $500 million. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register.

The Prom

Tuesday, June 8 1:00-3:00

Virtual Tour & History of the House of Seven Gables

Wednesday, June 9, 1:00-2:00 on Zoom

We’re bringing history to you with a virtual trip to the House of Seven Gables from the comfort of your home. Gables staff will present a short video tour featuring professional photography and video of the historic 1668 structure. Following the video, you will have the chance to ask questions and chat with two of their historical interpreters. Curious about early New England architecture, the history of Salem or are you a big Hawthorne fan and want to learn more about this fascinating figure in American history? The engaging interpreters will have the answers. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register.

The Role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Pandemics

Local and Global Discussion Group 

Thursday, June 10, 1:15-3:00 on Zoom

The presentation will include the Great Decisions Foreign Policy Association video describing the WHO from a historical perspective leading to the organization’s global responsibilities during the COVID pandemic. Discussion will include an update on statistics related to COVID-19, the challenge of global vaccination priorities, and the inequities of vaccination access. These meetings are open to all interested in a civil discussion of the issues with a wide variety of participants. For further information about this meeting in particular or the group in general, or to sign up, contact volunteer moderator Susan Wagner at susanwgnr@gmail.com or 508-733-8810. 

Weston Dancers Take on Dance Challenge

Have you heard of the Jerusalema Dance Challenge that has swept the world? Our Level 2 Weston COA Line Dancers recently participated in the uplifting challenge and had a lot of fun doing it! Check out their video.

Here are a couple of our line dancing instructor, Kari’s, favorite videos from around the world:

Cork the Redemptoristines and Redemptorists

Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary, South Africa

If you'd like to learn the dance yourself, Kari has made two videos available for dancers of any level

For Beginners                           Full-Speed

If you'd like to learn more about line dancing or join either of our two Zoom Line Dance classes - Thursdays 12-1 PM Advanced Beginners and 1:30-2:30 PM Beginners - be sure to check out Kari’s online materials and give it a feel. Nothing brings joy as quickly as a little jig!

Around Town

Watch Weston Memorial Day Service

If you were unable to attend, you can watch a recording of Weston's Memorial Day Service online.

Memorial Pool opens June 12!