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Wicked Local The talk in town for many weeks has been about when the public schools will reopen for in-person classes. But families and teachers are not the only ones eager for answers. Wellesley's seniors are looking for answers, too. Like many building around town, the Tolles Parsons senior center has been closed throughout the pandemic, leaving many who counted on it to connect them with friends and activities feeling isolated. In the latest newsletter, the Council on Aging team announced that a reopening plan is in the works. Similar to the schools, reopening is "a strategic and slow re-entry and transition to in-person activities at the Tolles Parsons Center," according to the announcement. The plan's success is contingent on conditions related to COVID-19 and approval by the Health Department.
Senior Neighbors: Wellesley Council on Aging programs Community Content Staff: Heather Munroe (director of senior services), Gregory Wilson (assistant director), Kate Burnham (health and social services administrator), Amy Rose (senior activities coordinator), Andria DeSimone (office administrator), Sally Miller (volunteer coordinator), Sarah Paglione (activities assistant) and Roslyn Comenitz (department assistant). A Word from the Director We will continue to post updates and posts on what we are finding with vaccination scheduling troubleshooting. If you are a resident in town over 75 and are having trouble scheduling an appointment, we have volunteers who may be able to assist, you can call us at 781-235-3961.
Senior Neighbors: Wellesley Council on Aging programs Community Content Staff: Heather Munroe (director of senior services), Gregory Wilson (assistant director), Kate Burnham (health and social services administrator), Amy Rose (senior activities coordinator), Andria DeSimone (office administrator), Sally Miller (volunteer coordinator), Sarah Paglione (activities assistant) and Roslyn Comenitz (department assistant). A Word from the Director We will continue to post updates and posts on what we are finding with vaccination scheduling troubleshooting. If you are a resident in town over 75 and are having trouble scheduling an appointment, we have volunteers who may be able to assist, you can call us at 781-235-3961.
Wicked Local Until last spring, the Tolles Parsons Center was a social hub for many of Wellesley’s seniors. Instead of facing isolation in their homes, they could go to 500 Washington St. to find friendships, a wide variety of programs, help with taxes and health insurance, and a social worker to address personal issues. But when the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, the center was shut down for in-person patron visits; today, only the fitness center is open, and that on a very limited basis and by appointment only. Other offerings are online. A core staff, including a director who took over in July and a new assistant director, continue to work at the center, reaching out to seniors about the many virtual activities and programs. Transportation and hot meal delivery are also available -- an average of 28 meals a week, and a total of 141 in December, according to the director’s report.
Wicked Local Nominated by: Town of Wellesley department heads (Executive Director Meghan Jop, Asst. Executive Director Amy Frigulietti, Superintendent David Lussier, Assistant Superintendent Cindy Mahr, Chief of Police Jack Pilecki, Deputy Chief Scott Whittemore, Fire Chief Rick DeLorie, Asst. Fire Chief Jeff Peterson, DPW Director David Cohen, MLP Director Don Newell, Facilities Management Department Director Joe McDonough, Library Director Jamie Jurgensen, Finance Director Sheryl Strother, Treasurer Rachel Lopes, IT Director Brian DuPont, Inspector of Buildings Michael Grant, Chief Assessor Donna McCabe, Planning Director Don McCauley, Town Clerk KC Kato, Director of Recreation Matt Chin, NRC Director Brandon Schmitt, COA Director Heather Munroe, Youth Commissioner Maura Renzella, ZBA Executive Secretary Lenore Mahoney, Deputy Veteran Service Officer Nancy Blanchard, and Retirement Administrator Lynn Whynot.)
Senior Neighbors: Wellesley Council on Aging programs Community Content Staff: Heather Munroe (director of senior services), Gregory Wilson (assistant director), Kate Burnham (health and social services administrator), Amy Rose (senior activities coordinator), Andria DeSimone (office administrator), Sally Miller (volunteer coordinator), Sarah Paglione (activities assistant) and Roslyn Comenitz (department assistant). Announcements Cable Programs: Join us for COA programming at 2 p.m. Mondays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays each week on the Wellesley Media Community Channel, which is Comcast 9 and Verizon 39. Check your listings for more information. Program Registration: Registration at the COA is ongoing and patrons can sign-up using http://myactivecenter.com if you have a key tag, or by calling us at 781-235-3961. Our November/December newsletter is now available on our website, http://wellesleycoa.org and should be mailed out to all residents over the age of 60 and received before the last week of October. Registration for all programs and events in November and December has begun. To participate in any of our programs at the COA, we require pre-registration by all participants. Zoom links are only available to those who register in advance for a program. Please note that all Zoom links will be emailed out to everyone enrolled in the program no later than 2 hours in advance of the program. If you do not receive a link and the program begins in less than an hour, or if you need assistance, call 781-235-3961. Don’t have a computer? Some of our programs can be listened to by phone, please give us a call for more information.
Senior Neighbors: Wellesley Council on Aging programs Community Content Office hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays Staff: Heather Munroe (director of senior services), Kate Burnham (health and social services administrator), Amy Rose (senior activities coordinator), Andria DeSimone (office administrator), Sally Miller (volunteer coordinator), Sarah Paglione (activities assistant) and Roslyn Comenitz (department assistant). Announcements Cable Programs: Join us for COA programming at 2 p.m. Mondays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays each week on the Wellesley Media Community Channel, which is Comcast 9 and Verizon 39. Check your listings for more information. Program Registration: Registration at the COA is ongoing and patrons can sign-up using http://myactivecenter.com if you have a key tag, or by calling us at 781-235-3961. Our November/December newsletter is now available on our website, http://wellesleycoa.org and should be mailed out to all residents over the age of 60 and received before the last week of October. Registration for all programs and events in November and December has begun. To participate in any of our programs at the COA, we require pre-registration by all participants. Zoom links are only available to those who register in advance for a program. Please note that all Zoom links will be emailed out to everyone enrolled in the program no later than 2 hours in advance of the program. If you do not receive a link and the program begins in less than an hour, or if you need assistance, call 781-235-3961. Don’t have a computer? Some of our programs can be listened to by phone, please give us a call for more information.