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Westwood COA kicks off summer

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By Christina Perrone Hometown Weekly Intern “It’s so satisfying when I can make a difference in a senior’s life,” said Karen Segreve, the Outreach Counselor at the Westwood Council on Aging (COA). On Tuesday June 13, the Westwood COA had its fourth annual summer barbecue. Despite the 90-degree weather, many seniors turned out to attend...
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Farm hosts seniors for French cooking

By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The Westwood Council on Aging (COA) provides more events for their members than many of them know what to do with. Not only do they offer exercise classes, painting courses, and weekend excursions, but they have recently begun to partner with Powisset Farm to offer cooking classes, as well. The first...
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Seniors help Red Sox play ball

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter When the Patriots won the Super Bowl, Lina Arena-DeRosa, Director of the Westwood Council on Aging, made an impromptu decision to throw a party, inviting all seniors in the area to watch the celebration parade. Of course, after the extravagant and joyous event took place, those who participated wanted...
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COA Holiday Party dazzles

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The last holiday event the Westwood Council on Aging hosted was as festive as they come. Their Thanksgiving Luncheon was decorated to the nines, the hall filled to what seemed like capacity. However, the annual Holiday Party proved that the COA is never to underestimated when it comes to...
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Westwood PD gives back to seniors

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Some 100 Westwood senior citizens were served a delicious Christmas turkey luncheon courtesy of the Police Relief Relief Association. For the fifth holiday in a row, the police fund is giving back to the community. The association Secretary-Treasurer, Sgt. Joseph Vinci, explained that through direct mail and telemarketing, the organization generates a fund that...
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Thanksgiving Luncheon a bounding success

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Thanksgiving is a time for appreciating what you have, enjoying the company of friends new and old, and indulging in copious amounts of delicious food. The Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Westwood Council on Aging encompasses all of these things, and more. The third annual celebration was the busiest yet...
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