What's Happening

The COA offers a variety of onsite and virtual opportunities for learning, exercising, and socializing. Check out our newsletter and this month's highlights below!

Trips (Trips fill quickly! Pre-registration required.)

  • North End Little Italy Neighborhood Food Tour Wednesday, September 13, 12:30-6:00 Meet at the COA at 12:20
  • Newburyport Friday, September 22, 9:30-4:30 Meet at the COA at 9:20
  • Edward Hopper & Cape Ann: Illuminating an American Landscape at the Cape Ann Museum Friday, October 13, 9:45- 3:30
  • Assisted Living & Continuing Care Retirement Community Tours
    • Lasell Village Wednesday, September 27, 1:00-3:00
    • Concord Park Monday, October 16, 10:15-1:30
    • Waltham Crossing Wednesday, November 15, 12:30-3:30 

Events (Pre-registration required.)

  • Al Fresco Dinner & Jazz on the Patio Wednesday, September 20, 6:00-7:30 at the COA
  • Curator Talk: Elliot Bostwick Davis - Edward Hopper & Cape Ann: Illuminating an American Landscape Thursday, September 21, 11:00-12:00 at the COA
  • Women’s Breakfast Monday, September 18, 9:30 at the COA Save the Date: Men’s Breakfast Wednesday, October 18, 9:30 at the COA
  • COA Art Exhibit: Weston Artists Show On Display September 7‒December 31 Reception: Wed., Sept. 13, 11:00-12:30 at the COA

Programs, Classes, & Activities (In-Person)

  • Dried Flowers & Flower Pressing Workshop with Land's Sake Farm Thursday, September 7, 10:00-11:30 at Land’s Sake Farm
  • Local & Global Discussion Group: A Newspaper for Weston? Thursday, September 14, 1:15-2:45 at the COA & on Zoom
  • iPhone & iPad Basics Tuesday, September 12, 11:00-12:00 at the COA
  • T’ai Chi for Better Balance Series with Jon Woodward Wednesdays, September 20-October 25, 1:00-2:00 at the COA
  • The Fundamentals of Better Balance Thursday, September 28, 2:00-3:00 at the COA
  • Tracking Priorities on iPhone & iPad: iPhone & iPad Organization Tuesday, October 17, 11:00-12:00 at the COA
  • Introduction to Mah Jongg Wednesdays, Beginning October 11, 1:00-3:00 at the COA
  • Chess Weekly on Mondays, 3:45-5:00 at the COA, Beginning September 11 
  • Open Art Studio Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:30-12:00 at the COA
  • Weekly Bridge Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 at the COA
  • Weekly Ukulele Tuesdays, 2:00-3:00 at the COA
  • Conversational Spanish with Raquel Halty Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00 on Zoom
  • Movies at the COA Fridays, 1:15-3:15 at the COA

Programs, Classes, & Activities (Virtual)

  • Art Appreciation
    • American West Presented by Jane Blair of ArtMatters Tuesday, September 6, 2:00-3:00 on Zoom
    • The Wyeths: An American Artistic Dynasty Presented by Jane Oneail of Culturally Curious Thursday, September 21, 1:30-2:30 on Zoom
    • Symbolism & Expressionism Presented by Jane Blair of ArtMatters Tuesday, September 26, 10:00-11:00 on Zoom

Fitness, Wellness & Outside

  • Check out our weekly Fitness & Wellness class schedule
  • Walking in Weston Thursdays 10:30 Meet at the Weston Town Hall
  • Weekly Golf Wednesdays at 12:30 (meet at 12:15) Meet at Leo J. Martin Memorial Golf Course
  • Small Group Fitness Training Wednesdays, September 6‒27, 10:30-11:30 at the COA

Support Groups & Services

  • Caregiver Support Group Thursdays, September 7 & 21, 10:00-11:30 at the COA 
  • Neuropathy Support Group Thursday, September 21, 1:00-3:00 on Zoom 
  • Ask an Attorney Tuesday, September 26, 10:00-11:00 by phone with Attorney Julie Ladimer
  • Veterans’ Agent Hours Wednesdays Town Hall: 9:00-12:00 / COA: 1:00-4:00
  • SHINE Appointments Thursdays in-person, by phone or on Zoom

Transportation

  • Curb-to-Curb Transportation Service Monday-Thursday, 9:00-3:00
  • Free Weston Shuttle Rides to Medical Appointments Monday‒Friday, 9:00-1:00
  • Market Basket Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-12:30 
  • Natick Mall Monday, September 11, 11:00-3:00
  • Trader Joe’s & Whole Foods Monday, September 18 9:30-12:00

We use MySeniorCenter (MSC) check-in service to sign in for in-person programs. Please remember to bring your MSC key tag when you come to the COA. If you have misplaced yours, please ask for a new one at the front desk the next time you stop by.

We continue to work closely with Town Hall and the Board of Health to monitor the virus and provide a safe environment for everyone. We will provide updates via email and our website to notify residents of any changes to the calendar. Contact the office if you have questions or concerns about any specific programs we offer.

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