Council on Aging Programs: Week of January 16, 2023
The Council on Aging offers fitness classes and social and educational programs, as well as information and referral services for residents 60 and older and those who support them. Contact the COA at coa@wayland.ma.us or 508-358-2990 with questions or to sign up for a class or program. Further details on all our programs can be found on our website and in our newsletters.
MONDAY, JANUARY 16
Town offices are closed in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17
9:15am: Trip to the MIT Museum (note: there is a waitlist for this trip)
Depart at 9:15 am, return at 2:00 pm. Cost: $30 for admission and transportation. The MIT Museum has re-opened at a new location in the heart of Kendall Square. Reinvented with new exhibits and programming, an enlarged Museum Store, and more, all within a 56,000 square foot space, the MIT Museum aims to make innovation and research available to all by presenting the best of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math).
10am: Lois’ Fit For the Future In Person, Large Hearing Room
Lois Leav’s aerobic and strengthening class meets in the Large Hearing Room in the Town Building. Registration and fee required.
10:30am: Knit Together On Zoom
Knit in the company of other knitters over Zoom. Some are knitting children’s wear — mittens, hats, scarves — to donate to The Knitting Connection, which gives them to families in need; we have a collection of donated yarn and knitting needles for that purpose. Call us to get the Zoom link. Join us! Registration required.
1:00pm: Armchair Travel: An Art Tour of Venice On Zoom
Join Margaret Dergalis for a look at why Venice has inspired both artists and collectors for centuries. Take an in-depth look at its rich history and see how Venetian art spread to the rest of the world.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18
9:00am: Theratube On Zoom
With certified instructor Ellen Cohen-Kaplan, use resistance bands to increase range of motion and strength. Registration and fee required.
10:00am: Grow Native Wildflowers From Seed In Person in the Large Hearing Room
In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to grow new flowering plants for pennies, not dollars, by starting with seed. You’ll make mini-greenhouses from recycled gallon milk jugs to germinate and grow plants outdoors in winter. This workshop is currently full, but additional workshops are available. Contact the COA for details.
10:15am: Zoomba On Zoom
Enjoy this fun cardio dance class led by certified instructor Ellen Cohen-Kaplan. Registration and fee required.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19
9:00am: Trip to Boston Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal
Depart at 9:00am for the 10:30 concert; return around 1:30 pm. The cost is $20. Additional rehearsals continue on February 16 and April 13. Riders must purchase their own Boston Symphony subscription or tickets to individual concerts: Box office 888-266-1200, www.bso.org
10:00am: Fit for the Future In Person, Large Hearing Room
Lois Leav’s aerobic and strengthening class meets in the Large Hearing Room in the Town Building. Registration and fee required.
10:30am: COA Social Group On Zoom
Catch up with old friends and make new ones in this friendly, informal conversation group. New participants are always welcome. Join us! Registration required.
1:00pm: The Crown, Season 2 In Person in the COA
Season 2 of The Crown covers the years from 1956 to 1964, including the resignation of the Prime Minister and a visit from President and Mrs. Kennedy. This lavish, Netflix-original drama chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to modern times. We will show two approximately 50-minute episodes each week with a break in between. Enjoy tea and biscuits. Bring your own china cup if you are so inclined.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20
9:30am: SAIL: Stay Active and Independent for Life On Zoom
This interactive, evidence-based class is led by the incomparable Joe Fish. The class helps improve balance and mobility, reduce the risk of falls, and improve quality of life. Participants can take the class while seated, and Joe can tailor class to other individual needs. Registration and fee required.
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