May 17-20

781-786-6280 20 Alphabet Lane westoncoa@westonma.gov website

Trip to the Edward M Kennedy Institute

Our group couldn't have asked for better weather for their trip to the Edward M Kennedy Institute in Boston on Friday, where they roleplayed as U.S. Senators and participated in a live floor debate on an actual piece of legislation before the Senate: an Amendment to Abolish the Electoral College.

You're Invited Over for Coffee!

Monday, May 16, 10:00-11:00 at the COA

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. Drop-in is welcome but advance sign up is requested. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register.

Cons, Scams and Schemes

Tuesday, May 17, 11:00-12:00 on Zoom

Detective Sgt. Jeffrey Beohner and Detective Kellie Connarton from the Weston Police Department will present on the most common scams police department all over New England are investigating. The best way to avoid these crimes is to educate yourself and be aware that there are people constantly searching for ways to steal what you have spent a lifetime earning. We’ll talk about ways to protect yourself and what to do if it happens to you. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register.

Walk & Talk with the Town Manager

Tuesday, May 17, 12:00-1:00, Meet at the COA at 11:50

Take a walk around the Case Campus with Weston Town Manager Leon Gaumond. This is a great opportunity to get to interact with our town manager and to learn more about town projects and issues of note in Weston. Questions and conversation are encouraged. In case of inclement weather, conversation will take place indoors at the COA. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register.

Live Virtual Walking Tour of Edinburgh Old Town & Royal Mile

Wednesday, May 18, 10:00-11:00 on Zoom

You will feel like you are actually strolling down the Royal Mile in this live virtual tour with a local resident and tour guide.This unique experience of Edinburgh's old town is full of dark history and ghost tales, as well as informative and entertaining. We will tell you all you need to know about the historical capital of Scotland and share some stories of famous historic charters. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register.

Small Group Fitness Training: Lower Body Targeted Exercises & Stretches

Wednesdays, May 18 & 25, June 1 & 8, 10:30-11:30 at the COA

Fitness instructor Michelle Nickerson will lead a 4-week group training focused on lower body exercises and stretches to enhance flexibility and strength. The small group format allows for Michelle to address individual fitness goals and focus on correcting exercise form. Some work will be done on the floor but modifications will be provided for those who need them. Mats will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Cost: $40 Call the COA to register and for space availability at 781-786-6280.

Dinacharya: Ayurvedic Daily Routines

Wednesday, May 18, 1:00-2:00 on Zoom

Our daily routines and habits (dinacharya) play an integral role in our long-term health. Every decision made throughout the day impacts the way that we look and feel: the foods we eat, lifestyle choices we make, even the subtle thoughts we think. Ayurveda, India's 5,000 year old medical system, empowers us to take our health into our own hands, by providing simple practices that can be easily implemented over time to ensure a happier, healthier life. Anjana Bhargava, Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner and a Weston resident, will guide you through the fundamental self-care practices of Dinacharya into your life, with an easy-to-follow daily routine goals. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register.

Support Groups

Caregiver Support Group

Thursdays, May 5 & 19, 10:00-11:30 at the COA

Neuropathy Support Group

Thursday, May 19, 1:00-3:00 on Zoom

Stop by the COA table in the Josiah Smith Tavern parking lot at Celebrate Weston next Saturday, May 21, & learn to salsa dance with us on the stage at 12:00! Parking will be extremely limited in town center so schedule your curb-to-curb ride on the Weston shuttle, 781-786-6280. We'll have something special at our table for residents 60+ so don't forget to visit us.