Wellesley Recreation’s Fall 2018 brochure is here

July 29, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Wellesley Recreation Department’s Fall 2018 brochure is here. Registration is right now for Wellesley residents. Starting Thursday, August 30th registration opens up to non-residents.

There’s never a dull moment at Rec as you’ll see when you flip through the offerings. A few that caught our eye: the Halloween and Winter Wonderland house decorating contests; Wellesley Trails guided walks; pottery for families; plenty of sports programs including drop-in Pickleball; health and wellness programs; art, music, and language classes; puppy kindergarten; and lots, lots more.

Free home energy savings seminar at Tolles Parsons Center, July 9th and August 3rd

July 5, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

Are you worried about high heating cost? Do you want to cut your utility bills?

Learn ways to reduce your energy usage and make your home more comfortable and efficient. The seminar will review available programs that help you reduce energy usage. The 2018 Town Wide Energy Assessment Campaign sponsored by the Wellesley Municipal Light Plant and National Grid is offering no-cost energy audits, free light bulbs, and significant rebates and assistance on insulation, heating equipment and appliances. The seminar will familiarize you with the audit process.

You are encouraged to bring your oil, gas, and electric bills with you. Volunteers will help determine your benchmark energy rating and assist with the audit process. The seminars will be held Monday, July 9th, 1:30 – 2:30 pm and Friday, August 3rd , 10:30 – 11:30am at the Tolles Parsons Center, 500 Washington St. Wellesley.

Sign-up with the Council on Aging by calling 781-235-3961. Walk-ins are welcome.

This program is sponsored by the Wellesley Sustainable Energy Committee.

Wellesley Friendship Circle comes full circle before breaking for the summer

May 31, 2018 by Deborah Brown 1 Comment

On Mondays from October through May Wellesley Friendly Aid hosts Friendship Circle, a program for senior women of all income levels. The last meeting before the group breaks for the summer was hosted by the provisional class of Wellesley Service League and Wellesley Friendly Aid at the home of Lynne Smith, also known as the Red Sox lady. Lynne graciously shared a lot of her custom-made Red Sox memorabilia and stories with the ladies. She wears a necklace with a picture of each of the starters for every game.

Durning the year, Friendship Circle participants enjoy a wide variety of activities including speakers, holiday parties, musical performances, and excursions in addition to lunch. Wellesley Service League provides transportation and lunch to participants.

Thanks to sharp-eyed reader ML for the scoop and the pics. More pictures below:

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Scenes from Wellesley’s Wonderful (Wet) Weekend

May 19, 2018 by bbrown Leave a Comment

Here’s glance at some of the action from Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend on Saturday. A handful of events were cancelled or postponed but many took place despite the rain.

Wellesley Trails Committee walk at Boulder Brook Reservation:

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