Dinosaurs, Dunes, and Drifting Continents: The Amazing Geologic History of Massachusetts
Wellesley Friendly Aid to celebrate 110 years of neighbors helping neighbors
For 110 years, Wellesley Friendly Aid has been there for residents in their times of greatest need, but that doesn’t mean the venerable non-profit doesn’t also know how to throw a party.
Help them celebrate a century plus of care and concern on Sunday, October 20th, 2pm – 4pm in the Arnold Wakelin Room of the Wellesley Free Library. There will be a birthday party (that means cake!) at the gathering jointly sponsored by Wellesley Friendly Aid, Wellesley Free Library, and the Wellesley Historical Society. Celebrants will go back in time to 1909 with refreshments, music, photographs, and children’s games from the early 1900s as well as a presentation by Wellesley native, Tory DeFazio.
Some of the services offered by Wellesley Friendly Aid include:
- medical equipment loans
- camp scholarships
- financial aid for emergency expenditures
- social activities for the elderly
- support for first generation high school students through the college application process
A group of dedicated trustees and volunteers provide this support to Wellesley residents with the help of generous donations from townspeople and local businesses.
For more information contact:
Karen Mondell, Program Administrator
Wellesley Friendly Aid Association
781-235-3960
Wellesleyfriendlyaid.org
Compass Real Estate presents 15 Woodcliff Road in Wellesley Cliff Estates neighborhood
15 Woodcliff Road, Cliff Estates, Wellesley
SPONSORED POST: Exceptionally updated and expanded 7,945 square-foot classic 1938 Garrison colonial in prime Cliff Estates neighborhood. Set on over an acre of land this pristine property, complete with four levels of living space, features a light-filled, expansive chef’s kitchen that overlooks a lush, level, and beautifully landscaped backyard. Enjoy outdoor time on the large patio with fireplace. Gather together in the stunning family room. Mudroom with custom built-ins, elegant living and dining rooms, a custom mahogany paneled study, butler’s pantry, half bath and sun room with radiant heat on the first floor.
The second floor offers a serene master suite and five additional generous en-suite bedrooms. Wash day will be a breeze in the large laundry room with two washers and two dryers. Private office with custom built-ins; large balcony with views of the spectacular property. The third floor offers a guest/au pair suite with bedroom, full bath, cedar closet and study. Beautifully finished lower level with space designed for every age group. Enjoy this quiet Wellesley Hills neighborhood with close proximity to train, commuting routes, top schools and shops.
15 Woodcliff Road, Wellesley. Six bedrooms, six baths, two half-baths. Four levels of living space. On over an acre of land. $4,595,000
Represented by Maura Dolan of Beyond Boston Properties. Maura’s past experience in sales and marketing for a large manufacturer of Women’s clothing enables her to maximize a property’s exposure to the market and negotiate the best possible financial outcome for her clients.
Save the date: “Fall into Wellesley Square” fundraising & shopping event, October 17 – 20
SPONSORED POST: The Wellesley Square Merchants’ Association is getting ready for its big “Fall into Wellesley Square” fundraising/shopping event Thursday, October 17 through Sunday, October 20. During those four days when you shop at participating stores, a portion of their proceeds will support one of three Wellesley community partnerships. In addition, some stores are adding extra specials.
Here’s the fundraising breakdown:
Central Street stores will support all Wellesley PTOs
Participating Central Street stores will donate a portion of their proceeds during “Fall into Wellesley” to support all Wellesley PTOs. Thanks to the Wellesley PTO’s, schools are able to provide Creative Arts & Sciences programs, fund all field trip costs including buses, supply new library books and audio/visual equipment, and more.
PTOs that will benefit from your shopping support: Bates, Fiske, Hardy, Hunnewell, P.A.W.S., Schofield, Spraque, Upham, Wellesley High School, Wellesley Middle Schoo.l
Church Square stores will support Friends of the Wellesley Council on Aging
Participating Church Square stores will donate a portion of their proceeds during “Fall into Wellesley” to support Friends of the Wellesley Council on Aging (FWCOA). The FWCOA provides financial support for enhanced facilities, programs, activities, and other needs for the Wellesley Council On Aging.
Grove and Washington Streets stores will support the Wellesley Free Library Foundation
Participating Grove and Washington Streets stores will donate a portion of their proceeds during “Fall into Wellesley” to support the Wellesley Free Library Foundation. The Foundation’s goal is to enrich tax-based support for the Library through gifts, grants, and bequests from individuals and organizations. Through donations, the Foundation provides additional copies of high demand books, technology and building improvements, and operation of the privately funded Fells Branch Library.
All this and free parking, too
The Board of Selectmen has waived parking fees at all 2-hour meters (on street and lots) in Wellesley Square for this Thursday – Saturday event.
Hunt for Wellesley HS graduate’s book as part of Book Festival
As part of this year’s Boston Book Festival, volunteers in various suburban towns, including Wellesley, have hidden books by the Festival’s participating authors as a way to build excitement about the free event, which takes place in Copley Square and Roxbury on October 19th and 20th.
In Wellesley the search is officially on for Boston Book Festival presenter and Wellesley High School 1989 graduate Louise Miller’s novel, The Late Bloomer’s Club. When Nora is left an unexpected inheritance, she’s also left with some hard decisions. Should she cash out the acreage, on which a developer is eyeing as the site for a big box store, or hold tight to the land and keep it beautiful for today’s and future generations of Vermonters?
How to find the hidden book:
Clue #1: The hiding place for The Late Bloomer’s Club is “Near the house that moved.”
Wellesley: Should you stay or should you go?
Go or Stay: Housing Choices for Older Adults
WHEN: Tuesdays, October 15 and Tuesday, October 29
TIME: 3pm
LOCATION: Main Library, Wakelin Room
Attend a series of two panel discussions debating the question of whether one should age in place or move to a retirement community.
On October 15, the ‘Stay’ panel will address questions about different approaches to staying in one’s home. What challenges were encountered? What modifications have been required? How do the costs compare with those associated with moving?
On October 29, the ‘Go’ Panel will discuss the factors that influenced the panelists’ decisions to move to a retirement community. What distinguishes the different forms of retirement communities? How one decide which is the right community?
Both sessions are free and open to the public.
Jointly sponsored by Wellesley Neighbors and the Wellesley Free Library.
