Council on Aging Programs: Week of March 20, 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, MARCH 20
9:30am: Walking Club – At the Natick Mall
Join our friendly Walking Club to walk with Wayland seniors for up to an hour. For the winter months, the Walking Club walks indoors at the Natick Mall. Meet in front of Dunkin Donuts. Contact Shawna Levine at slevine@wayland.ma.us or 508-358-2990 to register. No fee. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle.
9:30am: Tai Chi – In Person in the Large Hearing Room
This ancient form of Chinese exercise enhances the flow of internal energy in the body using slow, graceful movements, breath work and meditation. The class involves continuous movement and may not be suited to those who use a cane or walker.
1:00pm: Great Courses – In Person in the COA
Crashes and Crises: Lessons from a History of Financial Disasters
The Panic of 1907: Until 1920, panics were a recurring feature of economic life in the United States. What caused them and how were they cured? Investigate the Panic of 1907 and the part played by legendary banker J. P. Morgan in stemming a threatened wave of bank failures.
Hyperinflation in Germany and Zimbabwe: Plunge into the economic nightmare of hyperinflation, learning how it happens, when it ends, and the policies that put nations at risk.
2:00pm: Connections – On Zoom
Connect with friends old and new, and enjoy good conversation in this facilitated discussion group. New members are always welcome. Zoom in and try it out!
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
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 Watercolor Class – In Person in the COA
Instructor Rahul Ray focuses on fundamental skills in this four-session class. Using pencil or watercolor paints, work on observation, perspective, scale, and technique. $40 for four classes. Registration required.
1:00pm Armchair Travel In Person in the COA and on Zoom
Take a trip to the mountains of the Yunnan Province in China with travel photographer Nick DePasquale. Nick will share his photographs and experiences while traveling from the bustling city of Kunming south to the mountains near the Vietnam border. Registration is required
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
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: State Sen. Jamie Eldridge: Coffee and Conversation In Person in the COA
Sen. Jamie Eldridge, Wayland’s state senator, will join us for an informal morning of coffee and conversation. Sen. Eldridge has represented Sudbury, Acton, Marlborough and a number of other neighboring towns in the Worcester and Middlesex District since 2009. Redistricting in 2022 added Wayland to his district. Bring your questions or come to say hello. Registration requested.
10:15am: Zoomba – On Zoom
Enjoy this fun cardio dance class led by certified instructor Ellen Cohen-Kaplan. Registration and fee required.
THURSDAY, MARCH 23
10:00am: Fit for the Future – In Person, Large Hearing Room
This class is cancelled today due to space constraints in the Town Building.
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 4 – In Person in the COA
Season 4 of The Crown covers the years from 1979 to 1990, including Margaret Thatcher’s time as prime minister and the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. We will show two approximately 50-minute episodes each week. Enjoy tea and biscuits.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24
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.
