Curious about the latest features in iOS 18? Want to make the most of your iPhone or iPad? Join us at the Wellesley Council on Aging for a hands-on training session! Learn how to navigate the new system, customize your device, and explore helpful tips to
The Panama Canal is considered one of the great accomplishments of the modern world. More than an engineering achievement, the Canal united the world, fostering global trade and prosperity, as well as a fusion of races, history and cultures. Started by th
"Content Warning: This program contains discussions of topics and themes that some viewers may find upsetting. Viewer discretion is advised.
At midnight, on August 14, 1947, the British colonial power— the Raj—partitioned the vast territory of India int
The Christmas Tree Shops were not just an icon of New England, they were a destination with stores that boasted a diverse assortment of merchandise from seasonal decorations, home decor, housewares, food, giftware and just about everything else in between
Join Pauline for a hands-on class designed to help seniors navigate the Uber app with confidence! Whether you're new to ridesharing or looking to refresh your skills, Pauline will guide you through the steps of downloading the app, booking a ride, and und
Mike LePage as General Thomas Gage visits the center to enthrall the audience with historical storytelling. Mike LePage has been a Historical Interpreter since 1992 and has played historical characters since 1998 including John Adams, Paul Revere, Dr. Jos
Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian hosted a community conversation entitled "Aging with Security: Resources for Older Adults." The event featured comments and discussion from Michael McLeish, Carla Matute, Hayley Wood, Erin Nobles, and Elissa Sherman.
Join us for an interactive program on the sixties given by Debra Block. The sixties are described as kaleidoscopic with diverse trends in music, movements, and fashion. The Motown sound, the British Invasion, Woodstock, bell bottom jeans, mini-skirts, and
Journalist and author Ted Reinstein has reported all around New England for 25 years, telling the colorful stories of this historic yet ever-changing corner of America. Now, he condenses his countless travels into a single, unique labor of love: a journey
Long before humans arrived in South America, the far south of the continent was chiseled and carved by glaciers forming a land of rugged mountain spires and watery channels. In the early 1500s, Magellan passed through the strait that now bears his name. T
At the age of six, Novikov began his musical studies on the three-stringed balalaika. His profciency and determined attitude led his parents to enroll him in the Moscow School of Art, where he was introduced to the accordion. At the age of seven, he switc
The Skyline Jazz Band is led by Dave Ramsay on piano and Greg Silva on upright bass and vocals. Their repertoire consists of classic jazz standards and songs from the Great American Songbook. Dave has recorded and toured extensively with the Maynard Fergu
Remember, remember the 5th of November, the Gunpowder treason and plot... If the Pope had simply granted a divorce to King Henry VIII of England, then the Church of England might never have picked a fight with Rome. Were that the case, think of the lives
"The Newton Swing Band is back at the Wellesley COA! The band originated over 35 years ago when two Newton residents happened to meet. Over a conversation they found that they both were musicians and shared an interest in music from the Great American Son
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You may have heard that big changes are coming to Medicare drug coverage in 2025! Each January, Medicare health insurance premiums change, health care and drug coverage chan
Experience an unforgettable musical journey with Vocalist Elaine Woo and her accompanists. A former MGH internist, Elaine will enchant you with timeless classics from The Great American Songbook, along with a selection of captivating new pieces. This perf
This presentation features Henry Quinlan’s encounters with Spies, Cops, Detectives, Fire Commissioner, Athletes, FBI Agents, CIA Agents, Entrepreneurs, Movie Stars, Presidents, and more during his 50 years in the publishing business. Stories involve KC Jo
Nothing says comfort food like homemade chili or stew. Lose the canned Dinty Moore and come learn how to make a variety of mild and medium-spiced chilis and stews from ground beef, pork, venison, chicken, and more. We will also review different stew and b
An hour or so after the 1990 St. Patrick’s Day ended, two men dressed as Boston cops entered the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, stayed for about 90 minutes, and left with 13 pieces of art. None of the priceless items have been found. Numerous suspects h
Molasses is described as a sweet, syrupy byproduct made during the extraction of sugars from sugarcane. Molasses has a rich history in the Caribbean where sugarcane is cultivated, and was a popular sweetener throughout the United States in the early 20th
Mike Bernard is a multi-optioned screenwriter, author and playwright. His work has been recognized internationally in the Academy Nicholl Fellowship, PAGE, ScreenCraft, New York and Los Angeles Screenplay competitions. His ‘midlife crisis’ writing career
Discover the ease of signing up for programs and activities from the comfort of your home with the MyActiveCenter website! Our team is here to demystify and guide you through the on-line sign-up process! Enjoy a slice of pizza during the workshop.
The "Yellow Dot" Program helps save lives of senior drivers and other citizens during a car crash by alerting first responders to a yellow decal on the driver's side rear window. The decal signals first responders to check in the glove compartment for the
Join Barry Pell for a program on his recent travels to the Riviera, which stretches along France’s southeast Mediterranean coast and rambles into the mountainous Alps. The region got its nickname from vacationing Brits, but to the French it is known for t
Join us for a program given by Anthony Sammarco, who will explore the 19th and 20th century people and institutions that were founded by and for the Irish immigrants and their descendants. Some of the prominent ones are Boston College, Carney Hospital, St