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March 5, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Zoom
The Aging Eye: Preventing & Treating Eye Disease2021-03-05T10:00:00Vision is one of our most precious senses, yet we are not always conscientious about caring for our eyes and often neglect to visit an ophthalmologist for routine eye exams. In this session, Laura C. Fine, MD, Cataract and Glaucoma Specialist at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, Boston Eye Surgery and Laser Center, will discuss the four most important diseases of the eye affecting seniors, including cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease. For each condition, attention will be drawn to early signs and symptoms, who is most
at risk, available treatment options and tips for preventative eye care. Call the COA to sign up 781 786 6280.
ZoomWestonMA02493 Vision is one of our most precious senses, yet we are not always conscientious about caring for our eyes and often neglect to visit an ophthalmologist for routine eye exams. In this session, Laura C. Fine, MD, Cataract and Glaucoma Specialist at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, Boston Eye Surgery and Laser Center, will discuss the four most important diseases of the eye affecting seniors, including cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease. For each condition, attention will be drawn to early signs and symptoms, who is most
at risk, available treatment options and tips for preventative eye care. Call the COA to sign up 781 786 6280.
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March 9, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Zoom
American Art: 1776-19002021-03-09T10:00:00We’re bringing the museum to you with this engaging presentation by ArtMatters, an art awareness and education organization. The U. S. was by people seeking freedom and adventure. Early American artists had their roots firmly planted in European traditions but explored their own frontiers and evolved their own unique flavor, forged in the struggles of the birth of a nation. Join us for a look at the
roots of American Art from 1776-1900 with its pioneering courage, independent drive and rebellious spirit. Contact the COA to register, 781 786 6280.
American Art Part 2: 1900-1950 will take place on April 13.
ZoomWestonMA02493 We’re bringing the museum to you with this engaging presentation by ArtMatters, an art awareness and education organization. The U. S. was by people seeking freedom and adventure. Early American artists had their roots firmly planted in European traditions but explored their own frontiers and evolved their own unique flavor, forged in the struggles of the birth of a nation. Join us for a look at the
roots of American Art from 1776-1900 with its pioneering courage, independent drive and rebellious spirit. Contact the COA to register, 781 786 6280.
American Art Part 2: 1900-1950 will take place on April 13.
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March 9, 2021, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Conversational Spanish2021-03-09T13:30:00
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March 10, 2021, 12:50 PM - 2:00 PM @ Park near the Wildflower Lane trailhead on the same side of the road as the trailhead.
Trail Walk: Highland Forest2021-03-10T12:50:00Join a Weston Forest and Trail Association member for a scenic guided trail walk in the Highland Forest. Park near the Wildflower Lane trailhead on the same side of the road as the trailhead. The walk will be one hour and will loop through some of Weston’s most beautiful woods with some curious and interesting historical tidbits. Good walking/hiking shoes are strongly encouraged. Participants will be
notified by 10:00 am if walk is cancelled due to inclement weather. Limit: 12 participants. All attendees are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines and wear a mask when social distancing is not possible. Contact the COA to register, 781 786 6280.
Park near the Wildflower Lane trailhead on the same side of the road as the trailhead.WestonMA02493 Join a Weston Forest and Trail Association member for a scenic guided trail walk in the Highland Forest. Park near the Wildflower Lane trailhead on the same side of the road as the trailhead. The walk will be one hour and will loop through some of Weston’s most beautiful woods with some curious and interesting historical tidbits. Good walking/hiking shoes are strongly encouraged. Participants will be
notified by 10:00 am if walk is cancelled due to inclement weather. Limit: 12 participants. All attendees are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines and wear a mask when social distancing is not possible. Contact the COA to register, 781 786 6280.
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March 11, 2021, 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM @ Zoom
Local and Global Discussion Group: Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking2021-03-11T13:15:00From salted nuts to the shirts we put on our
backs, most of us are consumers of goods
bearing the taint of modern human slavery.
Then there is the murky, hyperviolent world of
organ trafficking, which thrives not only in less
advantaged parts of the world such as Africa,
Eastern Europe, South Asia and Mexico, but
within our own borders as well. This month we’ll
talk about “modern” human slavery with its
sophisticated worldwide networks of
procurement and trafficking operations and
how it differs from traditional systems.
The meeting is open to anyone who is
interested in a civil discussion of the issues with
wide participation from a variety of individuals.
For further information on this meeting in
particular or the group in general, contact
Susan Wagner at 508-733-8810 or email her at
susanwgnr@gmail.com.
Contact the COA to register, 781 786 6282.
ZoomWestonMA02493 From salted nuts to the shirts we put on our
backs, most of us are consumers of goods
bearing the taint of modern human slavery.
Then there is the murky, hyperviolent world of
organ trafficking, which thrives not only in less
advantaged parts of the world such as Africa,
Eastern Europe, South Asia and Mexico, but
within our own borders as well. This month we’ll
talk about “modern” human slavery with its
sophisticated worldwide networks of
procurement and trafficking operations and
how it differs from traditional systems.
The meeting is open to anyone who is
interested in a civil discussion of the issues with
wide participation from a variety of individuals.
For further information on this meeting in
particular or the group in general, contact
Susan Wagner at 508-733-8810 or email her at
susanwgnr@gmail.com.
Contact the COA to register, 781 786 6282.
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March 16, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Zoom
Impacts of COVID-19 & Scammer Calls With District Attorney Marian Ryan 2021-03-16T11:00:00District Attorney Ryan will discuss the far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19
pandemic including the increase in scams that target older adults and other vulnerable populations. Discussion will also focus on the lasting impacts of isolation and provide advice on how to mitigate feelings of loneliness. https://actonma.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hdCeL3tLT9KfKhpT0L7DvQ
Contact Sheryl Ball at sball@acton-ma.gov or 978-929-6453 for questions or help with registration. This is a regional event serving multiple communities.
ZoomWestonMA02493 District Attorney Ryan will discuss the far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19
pandemic including the increase in scams that target older adults and other vulnerable populations. Discussion will also focus on the lasting impacts of isolation and provide advice on how to mitigate feelings of loneliness. https://actonma.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hdCeL3tLT9KfKhpT0L7DvQ
Contact Sheryl Ball at sball@acton-ma.gov or 978-929-6453 for questions or help with registration. This is a regional event serving multiple communities.
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March 16, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Zoom
Food Allergies Versus Food Sensitivities2021-03-16T13:00:00Learn from Holli Bassin, functional medicine health coach and speaker, how leaky gut and food sensitivities can cause an inflammatory cascade within your body. Find out the downstream effects of these inflammatory cascades and how they can cause other issues. Discover symptoms that you might not suspect are a result of these sensitivities and why it might be beneficial to test for food sensitivities. We will also discuss why adding or subtracting foods from your diet might be helpful in both resolving your symptoms and preventing other symptoms from occurring. Contact the COA to register.
ZoomWestonMA02493 Learn from Holli Bassin, functional medicine health coach and speaker, how leaky gut and food sensitivities can cause an inflammatory cascade within your body. Find out the downstream effects of these inflammatory cascades and how they can cause other issues. Discover symptoms that you might not suspect are a result of these sensitivities and why it might be beneficial to test for food sensitivities. We will also discuss why adding or subtracting foods from your diet might be helpful in both resolving your symptoms and preventing other symptoms from occurring. Contact the COA to register.
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March 16, 2021, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Conversational Spanish2021-03-16T13:30:00
Event LocationWestonMA02493
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March 17, 2021, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Zoom
Travel to India to Celebrate Holi, the "Festival of Colors”2021-03-17T11:30:00Color and variety are synonymous with Indian culture, beliefs, and way of life. A country steeped in traditions, India charms and bedazzles all her visitors with a kaleidoscopic rendezvous. Every street, every city, and every corner have a story to tell — all you have to do is listen. One of the most symbolic in the country is called “Holi Festival of Colors.” Holi is a celebration of the arrival of spring and harvests to come. It’s the Holi festival of colors, emotions, and happiness. Let us celebrate Holi together with Anjana Bhargava, a Weston resident and Alternative Medicine Practitioner and listen to the untold stories behind celebrating Holi. Contact the COA to sign up 781 786 6280.
ZoomWestonMA02493 Color and variety are synonymous with Indian culture, beliefs, and way of life. A country steeped in traditions, India charms and bedazzles all her visitors with a kaleidoscopic rendezvous. Every street, every city, and every corner have a story to tell — all you have to do is listen. One of the most symbolic in the country is called “Holi Festival of Colors.” Holi is a celebration of the arrival of spring and harvests to come. It’s the Holi festival of colors, emotions, and happiness. Let us celebrate Holi together with Anjana Bhargava, a Weston resident and Alternative Medicine Practitioner and listen to the untold stories behind celebrating Holi. Contact the COA to sign up 781 786 6280.
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March 18, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Virtual on Zoom
Caregiver Support Group2021-03-18T10:00:00If you are seeing memory changes in a loved one, this group might help you. Members share stories and wisdom as well as resources and strategies for coping with the challenges of caring for someone at any stage of dementia. Contact the COA for meeting link 781 786 6280.
Virtual on ZoomWestonMA02493 If you are seeing memory changes in a loved one, this group might help you. Members share stories and wisdom as well as resources and strategies for coping with the challenges of caring for someone at any stage of dementia. Contact the COA for meeting link 781 786 6280.
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March 18, 2021, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Virtual on Zoom
Neuropathy Support Group2021-03-18T13:00:00
Virtual on ZoomWestonMA02493
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March 19, 2021, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM @ 20 Alphabet Lane, Community Center, Ground Level
Grab & Go Snack Packs2021-03-19T13:30:00Pick up a snack pack at the COA and discover delicious and interesting (mostly!) healthy snacks, curated for you by the COA. If you know someone who deserves a treat but is stuck at home, pick one up for them and deliver it as a special surprise. All items will be individually packaged. For the safety of all, masks are required during pick up. Register with the COA by March 16 at 781 786 6280.
20 Alphabet Lane, Community Center, Ground LevelWestonMA02493 Pick up a snack pack at the COA and discover delicious and interesting (mostly!) healthy snacks, curated for you by the COA. If you know someone who deserves a treat but is stuck at home, pick one up for them and deliver it as a special surprise. All items will be individually packaged. For the safety of all, masks are required during pick up. Register with the COA by March 16 at 781 786 6280.
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March 23, 2021, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Conversational Spanish2021-03-23T13:30:00
Event LocationWestonMA02493
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March 24, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Zoom
Massachusetts Chocolate History & Virtual Tasting2021-03-24T13:00:00Most students of American history know the story of the Boston Tea Party, but did you know that when the colonists stopped drinking tea due to taxation they turned to drinking chocolate? Boston and the state of MA have many historical connections to chocolate, including being the home of the very first chocolate factory in North America, the first roadside retail confectionary operation and the
first forays into commercial white chocolate production. Learn more about our sweet history with this fascinating program hosted by chocolate educator and tour guide, Victoria Kichuk of Cocoa Beantown in Boston.
The final 30 minutes of the program will be a guided tasting of local chocolates led by Victoria. If you would like to participate in this portion, RSVP by March 17 and notify us at the time of registration. The cost is $12 for the chocolate tasting. Pick up will be at the COA on March 24, 10:00-10:30 before the presentation.
Contact the COA to register, 781 786 6280.
ZoomWestonMA02493 Most students of American history know the story of the Boston Tea Party, but did you know that when the colonists stopped drinking tea due to taxation they turned to drinking chocolate? Boston and the state of MA have many historical connections to chocolate, including being the home of the very first chocolate factory in North America, the first roadside retail confectionary operation and the
first forays into commercial white chocolate production. Learn more about our sweet history with this fascinating program hosted by chocolate educator and tour guide, Victoria Kichuk of Cocoa Beantown in Boston.
The final 30 minutes of the program will be a guided tasting of local chocolates led by Victoria. If you would like to participate in this portion, RSVP by March 17 and notify us at the time of registration. The cost is $12 for the chocolate tasting. Pick up will be at the COA on March 24, 10:00-10:30 before the presentation.
Contact the COA to register, 781 786 6280.
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March 26, 2021, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM @ Zoom
Amazing Adventures in Architecture with Susan Wagner Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer2021-03-26T13:30:00Join us to learn about 20th century Brazilian architect Oscar Neimeyer who was the main architect for the city of Brazilia as well as buildings in other parts of the world, including Spain, Italy, Portugal and the United States, where he collaborated on the UN Headquarters in New York. Due to his leftist leanings, which didn’t go over very well with the military dictatorship that ruled Brazil starting in 1964, Niemeyer spent 20 years in exile in Paris. He died in Rio de Janeiro in 2012 at the age of 104, as a widower, having married for the second time on his 99th birthday. Contact the COA to sign up 781 786 6280.
ZoomWestonMA02493 Join us to learn about 20th century Brazilian architect Oscar Neimeyer who was the main architect for the city of Brazilia as well as buildings in other parts of the world, including Spain, Italy, Portugal and the United States, where he collaborated on the UN Headquarters in New York. Due to his leftist leanings, which didn’t go over very well with the military dictatorship that ruled Brazil starting in 1964, Niemeyer spent 20 years in exile in Paris. He died in Rio de Janeiro in 2012 at the age of 104, as a widower, having married for the second time on his 99th birthday. Contact the COA to sign up 781 786 6280.
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March 29, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Zoom
Nutrition and Sleep: Fascinating Connections for the Active-ager 2021-03-29T11:00:00Good nutrition and restful sleep go hand in hand. When one is compromised, it can disrupt the other. Learn from Tricia Silverman, registered dietitian and wellness coach, how sleeping well can help active-agers control their weight and revitalize their minds and bodies. See how a lack of sleep impacts hormones, which can affect hunger, appetite, glucose regulation, muscle mass and more. Discover foods, herbs, teas and nutrients that can enhance sleep and others that may interfere with it and find out about the healthy habits that set the stage for better sleep in the active-aging years. This program will be recorded.
ZoomWestonMA02493 Good nutrition and restful sleep go hand in hand. When one is compromised, it can disrupt the other. Learn from Tricia Silverman, registered dietitian and wellness coach, how sleeping well can help active-agers control their weight and revitalize their minds and bodies. See how a lack of sleep impacts hormones, which can affect hunger, appetite, glucose regulation, muscle mass and more. Discover foods, herbs, teas and nutrients that can enhance sleep and others that may interfere with it and find out about the healthy habits that set the stage for better sleep in the active-aging years. This program will be recorded.
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March 30, 2021, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Conversational Spanish2021-03-30T13:30:00
Event LocationWestonMA02493
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March 31, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Zoom
Prague2021-03-31T13:00:00Known as the “City of a Hundred Spires” and “The Mother of Castles,” the capital of the Czech Republic offers visitors the domes of churches, centuries-old palaces, historic bridges and charming buildings. On Prague's cobblestone streets, you can still get a feel for the medieval heart of Europe. Join us as we visit Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock, the Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle, among other places, and dip into Czech culture and cuisine. Our tour guide, Marilyn
Harris, worked in education for over 40 years and in her retirement has continued to teach classes on history and travel.
ZoomWestonMA02493 Known as the “City of a Hundred Spires” and “The Mother of Castles,” the capital of the Czech Republic offers visitors the domes of churches, centuries-old palaces, historic bridges and charming buildings. On Prague's cobblestone streets, you can still get a feel for the medieval heart of Europe. Join us as we visit Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock, the Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle, among other places, and dip into Czech culture and cuisine. Our tour guide, Marilyn
Harris, worked in education for over 40 years and in her retirement has continued to teach classes on history and travel.
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