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Wellesley community news: Blood drive at Sprague; Zumba to support Boston Marathon runner; COA teddy bears

March 12, 2023 by Bob Brown

Upcoming community events in Wellesley:

Blood drive at Sprague Elementary School

The Wellesley Public Schools Fitness and Health Department, as well as the Wellesley Educators Association, is sponsoring the Wednesday, March 15 (12-5pm) blood drive at the Sprague Elementary School gym.

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Christina Tai’s Boston Marathon Charity Fundraiser for Friends of Wellesley METCO, Inc.

Zumba with Coach D: March 24, 5:30-7pm

Join us for a Zumba class with Coach D along with some refreshments and a basket raffle. Our amazing baskets contain gift cards and items from a range of retailers in Wellesley, you won’t want to miss out! Register on the Wellesley Recreation site, activity #: 144077-01.

(More on Wellesley’s Boston Marathon charity runners)

Teddy bear line-up

The Wellesley Council on Aging continues to sew little teddy bears to give away to needy organizations. Thanks to Priscilla Messing for sharing the photo and info.

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Photo courtesy of Priscilla Messing

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