Category Archive for "Wellesley"

Meet the Need dinner a success

Over 200 guests joined the Sisters of Charity (Halifax) and Board Members of the Elizabeth Seton Residence at the Wellesley Country Club to celebrate their annual Meet the Need dinner. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception followed by dinner and were entertained by all time favorites, The Winiker Jazz Trio and pianist, Sunny Lee. The guest of...

Wellesley Symphony to perform Russian music

Rimsky-Korsakov’s immortal “Scheherazade” and Tchaikovsky’s glorious “Rococo Variations for Cello and Orchestra,” with Boston Symphony Orchestra cellist Owen Young, headline the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra’s program on Sunday, November 19. Celebrating the Wonderful World of Wellesley and led by Maestro Max Hobart, the 3 p.m. concert is preceded at 2:15 by a talk by Leslie Holmes. The...

Library holds women’s vets panel discussion

By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly Correspondent The role of women in the military has evolved over the generations. In 1782 Deborah Sampson, one of a small number of women who disguised themselves as men in order to join the American Revolutionary War, served as a man for 17 months, fought in combat and was wounded. Shot in...

Davis Museum commemorates religious history

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Five hundred years ago, on October 31, 1517, Martin Luther distributed the “Disputation on the Power of Indulgences.” The Augustinian monk’s “95 Theses” challenged the Pope’s power and triggered the Reformation of the Christian church. For the remarkable anniversary of Luther’s influence, the Davis Museum at Wellesley College is presenting...

By Rama K. Ramaswamy Hardy, Hunnewell, WHS, and PAWS Preschool (Wellesley Public Schools) recently unified around a humanitarian cause: hurricane relief for Houston. The primary organizers were Shaunna Wuczynski, Nicole Meyers and Lauren Lin. According to Lin, they "collected eight full boxes of backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, etc." When asked about the inspiration for this effort, Wuczynski explained, “My...

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That infamous demon barber, Sweeney Todd, will soon be wreaking his havoc on Rice Street. With book by Hugh Wheeler and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this dark and witty tale is rife with love, murder and revenge. Awarded eight Tony Awards for its Broadway premiere, including Best Musical, “Sweeney Todd”...

On Saturday, December 2, the Wellesley Free Library Hills branch will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland with a tropical twist. Guests can choose from one of two tea times at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Delight in tea sandwiches and treats, create a unique holiday craft, spend time with a favorite character, and support...

The Wellesley Community Center, located at 219 Washington Street, Wellesley Hills, is bringing back The Great Wellesley Train Show for the third year in a row on Saturday, November 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. According to WCC Executive Director, Stephen Beach, "this year’s show will actually have slightly larger layouts and with the...

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Wellesley’s veterans share service experiences

By Lisa Moore Hometown Weekly correspondent Last week in the Wakelin Room of the Wellesley Free Library, a panel of local veterans convened to share their experiences during their years of service and to discuss their transitions back to civilian life. As part of the Wellesley Reads Together 2017 Program, which this year chose the book “Civilianized:...

Foundation for MetroWest launching Family Giving Circle

The Foundation for MetroWest, which runs one of the largest youth philanthropy education programs in the country, is widening its philanthropic net with the launch of the Family Giving Circle program, where families pool their money, investigate where the community needs are, then jointly decide where to distribute the funds. Created as an expansion of the...

John MacDonald to give WSA demonstration

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On Sunday, November 5, the Wellesley Society of Artists, Inc. (WSA), along with the Wellesley Free Library, will host an artist demonstration with renowned landscape oil painter John MacDonald at the Wakelin room at the Wellesley Free Library from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The afternoon, which is free and open to the public, will begin...

On Thursday, November 16, from 7–8:30 p.m., Dana Hall School will host The Forum: A Conversation on Girls and Social Pressure. This collaborative program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. The Forum at Dana Hall School is a symposium series designed to examine a topic of particular relevance to girls and girls’...

Diversity Summit inspires culture of inclusivity

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter The Wellesley Community Center opened its doors for all to enjoy, learn, and grow at the World of Wellesley’s fourth annual Diversity Summit on October 21. The World of Wellesley (WOW) aims to make the town a more welcoming and inclusive place by understanding and celebrating diversity. At the annual...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Since 1952, Shopper’s Corner in the rear of Schofield Elementary School has been providing the community with some of the best deals in town. With designer brands for less than the price of a morning’s to-go coffee, Shopper’s Corner is truly a hidden gem in town. The thrift and consignment...

On Saturday, October 28, Wellesley’s Boy Scout, Girl Scout, Brownie and Daisy Troops, Cub Scout Packs and Venture Crew will be spreading out across Wellesley to place requests for the Wellesley Food Pantry for those in need at almost every residence in town. This year the residents will receive a door hanger with a list...

Registration for Wellesley Youth Hockey Learn to Play programs are now open for the 2017-2018 season. Programs begin October 28. To register, visit wellesleyyouthhockey.org. Contact Kara Sullivan at [email protected] with any questions....

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By Rama K. Ramaswamy Community Investors (CI) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, established in 2014. Their vision continues: to improve the physical, mental heath and wellness of children through community sports-based youth development. Their mission is to create positive, impactful experiences to plant the seeds for mental and physical wellness and strengthen the emotional...

Simon Curtis says hello to ‘Christopher Robin’

By Peter Kougias Hometown Weekly Intern Simon Curtis’ latest film, “Goodbye Christopher Robin,” depicts the grim origin of the classic “Winnie the Pooh” tales. The story revolves around the dysfunctional relationship between writer A.A. Milne (Domhnall Gleeson) and his son, Christopher Robin (Will Tilston). Set post-WWI, Milne struggles raising his son due to PTSD, conflicts with wife,...

Chamber Players’ first seasonal concert upcoming

On Sunday, November 5, at 3 p.m., the Wellesley Chamber Players will be celebrating the opening of its third season with its first concert at Beveridge Hall on the Dana Hall School campus in Wellesley. This concert is one of four concerts during the year, all of which will be performed at Beveridge Hall. The Wellesley...

Category Archives: Wellesley

Meet the Need dinner a success

Wellesley Symphony to perform Russian music

Library holds women’s vets panel discussion

Davis Museum commemorates religious history

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WPS hurricane relief for Houston

‘Sweeney Todd’ coming to WHS

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Hills branch library hosting tea time

Train Show set for this Saturday

‘Sweeney Todd’ coming to WHS

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Wellesley’s veterans share service experiences

Foundation for MetroWest launching Family Giving Circle

John MacDonald to give WSA demonstration

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Dana Hall hosting social pressure forum

Diversity Summit inspires culture of inclusivity

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Shoppers show support for Schofield

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Wellesley kids Scouting for Food

Learn to Play registration open

Girl Power Hour coming soon

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Simon Curtis says hello to ‘Christopher Robin’

Chamber Players’ first seasonal concert upcoming

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