Week of January 3-7

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Happy New Year from all of us at the Weston COA!

Though we find ourselves staring down the unknown once again this January, we find solace in the hope that the new year ushers in. As we look back on 2021, we reflect on the power of community and all that we've overcome and learned together.

There's so much to do at the COA as we enter the new year, including our first ever chef kit offering, a (real) trip to the MFA and (virtual) trip to the Greek Isles, watercolor, 1873 Treat of Paris: America's Future on the Brink and Art Appreciation: Women Artists Up to the 20th Century.

We hope you will join us as we kick off the new year together, whether it's here in person at the Community Center or on Zoom.

Fitness at the COA

Is more exercise on your list of resolutions this year?

We know how hard it can be to begin a new habit and stick with it, so this year we encourage you to take it slow and start with one class and leave it to our incredible line-up of fitness instructors to support you in your goals!

We offer a variety of fitness classes Monday— Friday on Zoom & in-person for $5 per class. Here's the line-up of classes we offer each week and the benefits of each:

Exercise for Every Body cardio, stretching, balance, range of motion and strengthening
Zumba cardio, endurance, coordination
Yoga strength, mobility, balance, breathwork, focus
T'ai Chi meditation and focus, stress relief, balance, injury recovery or those looking for low-impact exercise
Functional Fitness balance, posture, coordination, stability, range of motion, and flexibility
Line Dancing low-impact cardio, balance
Fitness Fridays cardio, strength, flexibility, and balance

The 1783 Treaty of Paris: America's Future on the Brink

Wednesday, January 5, 1:00-2:00pm on Zoom

Signed in 1783, the Treaty of Paris was the formal agreement that ended the War for Independence and created the United States of America. Presenter and University of Maryland historian Richard Bell argues that the Treaty of Paris was a triumph for US diplomacy that reset relations with Britain and set a new border with Spanish North America. Notably, however, the treaty also damaged the US-French alliance irreparably and left Natives, loyalists and fugitives from American slavery to fend for themselves. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register.

Caregiver Support Group

Thursdays, January 6 & 20, 10:00-11:30 at the COA

If you are seeing memory changes in a loved one, this group might help you. Members share stories and wisdom as well as resources and strategies for coping with the challenges of caring for someone at any stage of dementia. These meetings are hosted in-person at the COA with an opportunity to join virtually on Zoom. Contact the COA at 781-786-6280 to register.

Chef Kit: Minestrone Soup

Available January 10-31

Keep dinner interesting with this convenient chef kit to make minestrone soup at home! The kit will include the ingredients and an easy-to-follow recipe to make this quick and delicious soup for 2. Follow our directions and use the pre-portioned ingredients included or exercise your creative cooking skills to make the meal uniquely yours by adding or swapping ingredients. Contact the COA at 781-786-6280 to order and schedule a time to pick up this free chef kit while they last.

Next week at the COA:

Trip to the MFA Fabric of a Nation American Quilt Stories Exhibition
Monday, January 10
Learn to Prevent Medicare Fraud
Tuesday, January 11
Nutrition & Healthy Dividends
Wednesday, January 12
Local and Global Discussion Group: The Arctic
Thursday, January 16
Winter Warmer Grab & Go
Friday, January 14; Register by January 12