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Scary good time at the COA

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Council on Aging (COA) found themselves deep in the Halloween spirit this past week as they hosted a Halloween Luncheon for their seniors. This event was hosted by Fox Hill Village and included some special guest appearances. 

COA enjoys sunflowers with Suzie

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The fan-favorite flower arranging event with Suzie returned to the Westwood Council on Aging (COA). Suzie, who sources fresh blooms from her husband's flower shop, guides participants through the art of flower arranging.

Though Suzie visits every other...

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COA hosts annual summer barbecue

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Council on Aging (COA) of Westwood rang in summer with its annual barbecue for patrons and their guests. This event celebrated the start of summer with wonderful food and conversation. Organized by Council on Aging Director Lina Arena-DeRosa, the barbecue...

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GOFI Dogs visit Intergenerational Program at Pine Hill

As part of the Westwood Council on Aging’s Intergenerational Program, a group of senior citizens and 4th Graders enjoyed a visit from trainers and dogs from Golden Opportunities for Independence (GOFI) on Wednesday April 10th at the Pine Hill School. 

GOFI is a non-profit service dog training organization located in...

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Seniors craft Pebble Art

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Seniors of the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) gathered at the Patricia Carty-Larkin Center this past Wednesday, March 20th to partake in a fascinating craft of Pebble Art. Local Artist Kerry Consentino-Vilorio guided seniors throughout the class to help them create...

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COA celebrates Trish Tucke

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

This past Friday, March 1st, friends, family, and Westwood Council on Aging (COA) members gathered together to celebrate Operations Manager Trish Tucke on her retirement. After 16 incredible years, Trish is ready to say goodbye, with her first vacation already planned,...

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Seniors prepare for spring

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With spring time right around the corner, the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) hosted Suzie Canale to talk with seniors all about Orchids this past Friday, February 16th. Topics of discussion for this event included planting, feeding, and maintaining tips as...

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Seniors learn social media

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Seniors at the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) are in luck this year as they are hosting Social Media 101 classes throughout January and February. The first class was held on Monday, January 22nd and focused on explaining what exactly social...

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A festive feast at Powisset Farm

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood and Dover Council’s on Aging (COA) joined together once again this past Thursday, December 14th at Powisset Farm to learn how to host the perfect holiday gathering. Chef Thi put together this special class that featured both hand-on experiences...

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Cooking up fun at Powisset Farm

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter 

The Westwood and Dover Councils on Aging joined together this past Thursday, August 17th to participate in an absolutely amazing cooking class at Powisset Farm. The theme of this class was French Cooking and it was safe to say that throughout...

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Powisset Farm hosts Westwood COA

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Returning for their second annual event, Powisset Farm hosted the Westwood COA for an open house on Wednesday, July 12th. Seniors were welcomed to explore the property while snacking on some elegant snacks from the farm and sipping on some refreshing...

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Seniors enjoy annual COA Summer BBQ

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Council on Aging hosted their annual Summer BBQ this past Tuesday, June 27th. This kickoff to summer celebration included your traditional barbecue food like that of hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, watermelon, and more! 

The room...

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COA enjoys annual Veterans Breakfast

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Council on Aging hosted their annual Veterans Breakfast this past Friday, May 26th. This free, full breakfast honored those who served, and their respected families, in reverence for Memorial Day. Director of Westwood Council on Aging, Lina Arena-DeRosa, streamlined this event and was...

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COA experiments with Vietnamese dishes

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor

Dover and Westwood seniors ventured out to Powisset Farm, on the first warm day of spring, to give their hand at making Vietnamese dishes. COA regulars eagerly anticipate these monthly cooking classes to enhance their culinary prowess.

Powisset’s Chef Thi was excited...

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COA holiday party delights community

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

The Westwood Council on Aging hosted its annual holiday party last Wednesday, December 14,
at the Norfolk Golf Club.

Dressed in their festive holiday attire, seniors gathered amongst their friends, local police
officers, town representatives, and dignitaries, like State Representative Paul McMurtry.

The event sold out in fifteen minutes, with many more seniors...

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Seniors graze at Powisset Farm class

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

As part of a program jointly arranged by the towns' respective councils on aging, Westwood and Dover seniors recently ventured to Powisset Farm for a class on holiday entertaining with mezze boards. Inspired by recent popularity of charcuterie boards, Mediterranean mezze boards feature fresh veggies,...

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Goldman, seniors present library art exhibit

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

The Westwood Public Library is a hub of creativity. Children and adults alike mill about in their free time, finding books that interest them and topics that inspire. 

The library, though, is also known to have a myriad of offerings for those...

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COA Halloween luncheon full of treats

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Halloween is typically focused on kids and candy, but it’s truly an opportunity for everyone to
break away from the stress of everyday life and have some fun. Case in point: seniors at the
Westwood Council on Aging recently engaged in their own merriment — and noshed on their
own fair share...

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COA cooks with Chef Roberta

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Westwood seniors recently gathered at the COA at midmorning on Thursday, October 6, for a Thai cooking lesson with Chef Roberta Hing. The course covered a few simple dishes that could easily be replicated at home. 

Seniors eagerly jumped at the opportunity...

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