By Rama K. Ramaswamy
The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers have honored 7th-12th grade students with the annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards since 1923. National and international students submitted more than 330,000 works in 29 categories of art and writing.
In mid-March, a series of ceremonies for Gold and Silver Key recipients...
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
A picture speaks a thousand words. But at the Wellesley Council on Aging, members of the photography club speak a thousand words about each picture.
The group, led by experienced photographer Mark Maiden, meets weekly from March 1 to April 26 at the Tolles Parsons Center to enjoy lunch together,...
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
In the craft room of the Tolles Parsons Center, the home of the Wellesley Council on Aging, the rhythmic whirring of Rosetta Solari’s sewing machine drowns out the sound of chattering voices. Hard at work, four seniors cut, stitch, and stuff the fabric of the community service teddy bears.
The...
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On February 2, the Wellesley Council on Aging welcomed Jeyanthi Ghatraju to the Tolles Parsons Center to educate the seniors on classical Indian dance and give a demonstration.
Jeyanthi has made it her mission to perform for charity and the underprivileged. She practices Bharatanatyam, a genre of classical dance, around...
The Wellesley Council on Aging is again welcoming the Methuen Ballet Ensemble for a performance of excerpts from "The Nutcracker" at Wellesley High School on Wednesday, December 27, at 2:00 p.m. Methuen Ballet Ensemble, an established ballet company under the artistic direction of Vanessa Voter, has staged The Nutcracker for over twenty-five years. Each year,...
Wellesley Theatre Project will mark an organizational milestone at its annual gala on Friday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Wellesley Community Center’s Henderson Hall. This year’s fundraising event will provide entertainment and fun for the whole family including a photo booth and performances by WTP students and alumni. Ticket and silent auction sales...
The Wellesley Council on Aging and The Friends of Wellesley Council on Aging are holding their 6th annual signature event, “Casino Night,” on May 19 from 7-9:30 p.m. at Tishman Commons at Wellesley College. Tickets will be $15.
Attendees will receive $5,000 in “play” money to cash in for chips at any of the casino...
On Friday, February 3, over 75 seniors attended the Colgate Thirteen’s a cappella performance at the Wellesley Council on Aging. Audience members enjoyed the performance and had the opportunity to speak with many of the talented performers after the show. They performed songs from the 40s and 50s.
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On Friday, December 9, the Wellesley Council on Aging held its annual Happy Holidays Party at the Wellesley Community Center.
Gayle Thieme, Director of Senior Services, greeted guests and gave wonderful welcoming remarks. This special occasion was sponsored by the COA and included a delicious lunch catered by Express Gourmet, followed by entertainment by The...
On Tuesday, December 27, over 75 guests of all ages attended “Excerpts from ‘The Nutcracker’” by members of Methuen Ballet Ensemble (MBE) at the Wellesley Council on Aging. The performers dazzled the audience with dances from the Land of Sweets, second act of The Nutcracker. This is the fourth year that Methuen Ballet Ensemble performed...
On Tuesday, December 27 at 1:00 p.m., members of Methuen Ballet Ensemble will perform excerpts of “The Nutcracker.” This is the Fourth annual performance at the Wellesley Council on Aging. Ballerinas will guide the audience through the Land of Sweets in Tchaikovsky’s second act of the holiday classic. This is a free performance,...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
It’s possible that when you think of the Nintendo Wii, you conjure up images of your younger cousins or youthful days of playing Mario Kart. However, the video game console has found a new group of enthusiasts through the Wellesley Council on Aging. Every Monday from 9:30 to 11:30...
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
October 7 is National Coffee with a Cop day, but Sergeant Brian Spencer had no idea when he chose that day to hold the first Coffee with a Cop in Wellesley. From 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. officers chatted and greeted the community at Dunkin’ Donuts, providing complimentary...
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
The Wellesley Council on Aging is an organization with a mission to serve as the primary resource for residents over the age of 60; to empower individuals to reach their goals and to offer comprehensive programs, services, and assistance that optimize their quality of life.
In addition, the COA strives to...
