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Alzheimer’s research update in Wellesley

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The Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter will offer a free program on the latest in research on Thursday, April 25 beginning at 7 p.m., at the Wellesley Council on Aging, 500 Washington Street.

Science of Hope will teach attendees about the latest in Alzheimer’s and dementia research. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the underlying brain changes caused by Alzheimer’s and other dementias and how this knowledge is being translated into treatment and prevention strategies.

Reserve your spot today by calling the Wellesley Council on Aging (781) 235-3961.

 

Register for Wellesley’s March/April 2019 Council on Aging programs

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Photo credit: Tolles Parsons Center

The Wellesley Council on Aging (COA) March/April 2019 program registration begins on Wednesday, February 27 for Wellesley residents and Thursday, February 28 for non-Wellesley residents.

There are three ways to register for programs:

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

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

Join in the fun and educational opportunities the COA offers such as the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration; see Wellesley College’s Slam Poetry Team perform their original poems and recite some of the favorite works by their favorite authors; attend a lecture; join the photography club; take a fitness class; get creative in an art class; take a day trip, and more.

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Be heard about possibly expanding Wellesley Tolles Parsons hours — take the survey

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Photo credit: Tolles Parsons Center

The Wellesley Council on Aging (COA) wants to hear from you.

The COA is seeking input from residents and patrons on how to better meet their needs beyond the current operating hours at the Tolles Parsons Center. The Center is now open for business Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.

Are you interested in visiting the Center, participating in programs and accessing services at other times of the day or during weekends? Complete a short survey to share your thoughts. Participation is voluntary and answers are confidential.

The survey is included in the February utility bills sent to residents; interested participants may also pick up copies of the survey at the Tolles Parsons Center at 500 Washington Street.

All surveys must be completed no later than March 15, 2019.

I took the survey, and it’s just a quick five or six questions. It seems to assume that survey takers will want to expand the hours. There’s no question that says should the hours should be expanded? It’s more like which hours should be expanded. So if you think the hours are fine the way they are you’ll have to speak up in a box that allows you to expand on your answers.

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