WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15-19

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Coffee and Conversation at the COA

Monday, November 15, 10:00-11:00

Enjoy coffee and conversation with friends and COA staff in the lounge. Sign yourself up and encourage a friend to join you for a cup of coffee together. Drop-in is welcome but advance sign up is requested. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register. We hope you will join when we meet next time for Coffee and Conversation on 12/20. After the coffee, we encourage you to attend a presentation by the Weston Fire Department starting at 11:00.

SAFE Program with the Weston Fire Department

Monday, November 15, 11:00-12:00 at the COA

Did you know that the Weston Fire Department will come to your home to provide a home safety check? This presentation will include an overview of services provided to older adult residents, including smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation, testing and replacing batteries, emergency key box installation and a review of cooking, egress and electrical hazards. Join us for our Coffee and Conversation event at 10:00 before the presentation. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register.

African Drum & Dance

Tuesday, November 16, 11:00-12:00 on Zoom

Tara Murphy, African dance and drum teacher and performer, will lead a creative, African-inspired dance and drum class. Tara began studying her heritage through African studies at Yale University and was awarded a Yale fellowship to study traditional dance and drumming at the University of Legon in Ghana, West Africa. Since returning to the US, she has studied with many African and Afro-Caribbean artists for over 25 years. Feel the beat and experience the power of dance and drumming to release stress, lift spirits, and connect with others. With chair dancing and then drumming, we will get in touch with our innate rhythms, and get energy flowing throughout the body. This program will be recorded. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register.

The Washington Monument

Wednesday, November 17, 1:00-2:00 on Zoom

In a normal year, 800,000 tourists visit the Washington Monument annually and many take the minute-long ride 50 stories to the top of this world's tallest free-standing stone structure. In anticipation of your next trip (or remembrance of your last), our virtual tour will take you behind the scenes to learn why and how this amazing structure was built, hiccups along the way and recovery and improvements since the 2011 earthquake. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register.

Local and Global Discussion Group Town Issues

Thursday, November 18, 1:15-3:00 on Zoom

Local town resident and volunteer Joel Angiolillo will lead a discussion of current town and state issues. Topics will include: What is “Weston Ahead” and the “Climate Action & Resilience Plan” and how will they affect you; the future of local cable access stations; resources devoted to K-12 education—what are the lifelong learning options in Weston and Wayland? Experts from town government and local committees will introduce participants to each topic before opening up the session to a wider discussion. 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 for a link,

Thanksgiving is Coming Up!

Order your Thanksgiving meal by 11/17

Thursday, November 25

The COA is offering traditional Thanksgiving Day meals again this year. They will be available on Thanksgiving Day for pick up or delivery to your home. The meal is from TJ’s Restaurant in Ashland and is packaged and ready to reheat. It includes turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, cranberry sauce and a roll. Meals are free for Weston residents age 60 and older. Residents can purchase a meal for $12 for guests. RSVP to the COA by 4:00, Wednesday, November 17. Let us know how many meals you would like and if you plan to pick them up at the Community Center or would like to have them delivered on Thanksgiving Day.

Pick up an early Thanksgiving treat

Friday, November 19, Pick up 1:30-1:45 at the COA

Stop by the COA for a sweet fall treat to celebrate Thanksgiving to enjoy at the COA or bring home. Do you know someone who deserves something special or needs a pick-me -up? Order one for them and deliver it as a delicious surprise. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register by November 16.

2nd Annual Turkey Trail Walk

Co-hosted by Weston COA & Weston Recreation Department

Saturday, November 20, 10:00 am (Rain Date: 11/21)

At the Weston Community Center Lace up your walking shoes and hit the Legacy Trail with family and friends for our 2nd annual Turkey Trail Walk. Walkers will meet in front of the Council on Aging at 9:50 am. There are 1- and 2-mile loops. Pre-registration is not required. Stop by the COA patio after the walk to enjoy refreshments and music. All ages event—bring your friends and family!