Free home energy savings seminars at Tolles Parsons Center, Sept. 27 & Oct. 22

September 24, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Winter heating costs have you worried? 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 you determine your benchmark energy rating and assist with the audit process.

WHEN: The seminars will be held Thursday, September 27th and Monday, October 22nd

TIME: 1pm – 2 pm on both dates

WHERE: Tolles Parsons Center, 500 Washington St. Wellesley.

Sign-up with the Council On Aging at 781-235-3961. Walk-ins are welcome.

This program is sponsored by the Wellesley Sustainable Energy Committee.

Happy birthday, Tolles Parsons Center

September 24, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Happy birthday to Wellesley’s healthy, bouncing, baby 1-year old senior center. To celebrate, the Tolles Parsons Center will welcome Wellesley residents of all ages to a community celebration on Monday, October 1, 3pm – 5pm to mark the first anniversary of the center’s opening and highlight events from the past year.

The facility is home to the town’s Council on Aging and is a place for Wellesley seniors to gather, enjoy meals and coffee, take classes and engage in workshops and activities. The anniversary celebration will include light refreshments, entertainment and the chance to tour the center and learn more about its programs.

Advance registration is encouraged by calling the Council on Aging at 781-235-3961 or email [email protected]. The Tolles Parsons Center is located at 500 Washington Street, across from the Wellesley Police Station.

Friends of Wellesley Council on Aging open house on Sept. 20

September 17, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

The Friends of the Wellesley Council on Aging invite you to an Open House Information Gathering to learn how you can become involved and support the Wellesley Council on Aging. The event will be held Thursday September 20th from 4pm-6pm in the Mary Bowers Cafe at the Tolles Parsons Center located at 500 Washington Street.

The mission of the Friends of the Wellesley Council on Aging is to enrich the lives of Wellesley citizens age 60 and older, by providing financial support for activities, enhanced facilities and programs.

As the Council on Aging grows and expands into its new space at the Tolles Parsons Center, so does the need for support from the FWCOA. The Friends is seeking volunteers to assist with senior advocacy, event planning, fundraising, communications and promotions.

For more information email us at [email protected] or call 781-235-3961

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Register for Wellesley’s Council on Aging programs

August 29, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

The Wellesley Council on Aging September/October 2018 program registration begins on Thursday, August 30 for Wellesley residents and Friday, August 31 for non-Wellesley residents.

There are three ways to register for programs:

In person at the Tolles Parsons Center, 500 Washington Street
By phone at 781-235-3961
Online through MyActiveCenter

Choose from programs such as Musical Lunches with the talented Ken Batts or Dory Lefebvre; get a chair massage; sign up for a trip to Foxwoods; and more.

Please note: registration begins at 9:00 a.m. for all registration methods. Online registration is only available if you have received your keytag and created a MyActiveCenter account.

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.