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Violin ConcertMonday June 6 at 10am, internationally acclaimed violinist Ilana Zaks will bring a program of solo violin music including Telemann,Coleridge Taylor Perkinson, Liszt and Paganini to the COA. Ilana has been described by Boston Music Intelligencer as “fearless, refreshing and commanding…she has all the requisites of technique, confidence andsensibility for a major career.” You don't want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime concert. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register. |
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Introduction to Mindfulness MeditationTuesday, June 7, 10:00-11:00 on Zoom Interested in learning how to meditate? There has been a surge of interest in meditation and subsequently an uptick in research documenting the long list of its health benefits. Potential benefits range from decreased levels of stress, anxiety and depression to reduced blood pressure and improved cognitive function. Many regular meditators report greater resiliency and an improved sense of well-being. There are common misconceptions about meditation that serve to support the “I can’t meditate” myth, mistakenly held by many. Join Holly Friedman Glick, Social Worker, Yoga Teacher and Qualified Teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, to learn what mindfulness meditation is, what it is not, and potential benefits and experience a simple, brief guided meditation with an opportunity for discussion. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register.
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Then & Now at Louisa Case’s FarmTuesday, June 7, 1:00-2:30Meet at the COA at 12:50
Walk and learn about the lesser-known estate structures situated at the geographic center of Weston. See the magnificent “Louisa’s Wall”, Marion’s Cow Barn, the giant European Beech tree, the glacial erratic from which the Cases named their mansion. We’ll cross Case’s Corner at an example of an English “Ha-Ha”, then see a farmhouse built for Louisa’s head gardener, John Mele, 100 years ago. The walk will wrap up in the present day with Land’s Sake’s exciting new timber-frame barn built with Weston white pine. Walk leader Nina Danforth is an environmental educator who was on Harvard’s Case Estates staff in the 1980’s and a board member of the Weston Historical Society. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register. |
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Charles River Spring KayakThursday, June 9, 1:00-2:30Early June is a great time to experience the Charles River and the wildlife that lives there. Enjoy the historic Lakes District of the Charles with a leisurely guided kayak. This is a great opportunity to try kayaking in a supportive and fun environment or for veteran kayakers who want to get out on the river with others. Meet at the Historic Newton Boathouse 2401 Commonwealth Avenue, Auburndale at 12:45. Parking instructions will be emailed to you. Rain or shine. Cost: $30, includes kayak rental and guide, paid to Weston COA. Space is limited. Call the COA at 781-786-6280 to register by 6/7. Cancellation deadline: 6/7.
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Local and Global Discussion GroupThursday, June 9, 1:15-3:00 on ZoomThe recent history of Myanmar, the former Burma, has been plagued by coups, chaos, the ascendance of military rule and accusations of genocide. Bordering China, India, Bangladesh, Laos, and Thailand, Myanmar is a country of more than 54 million people representing a diverse patchwork of different ethnic groups, religions, languages and cultures. After securing independence from Britain in 1948, the nation soon found itself plagued by separatist forces, ethnic political grievances and multiple communist insurgencies. The military, which has held power through a series of coups for most of the time since then, has prevented the emergence of a capable centralized government, while its economic mismanagement has kept the country mired in poverty for decades. |
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Moderna and Pfizer VaccinationsThursday, June 9, 2022, 10:00 AM – NoonCouncil on Aging, Ground Level, Weston Community CenterClick here to register
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