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March ReflectionsMarch came in like a lion and left... like a lion...wait, that's not how it's supposed to go!
This past month, we residents: - toured sunny and warm(er) Milan, Itay with a live walking tour,
- hit the trails with a walk around Old Sears Estate,
- celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a corned beef and cabbage luncheon,
- learned about the research on the biopsychosical aspects of sexuality and aging,
- listened to and discussed great operatic works,
- explored grief and healing in a guided discussion,
- and learned about the poetic art of Chagall.
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April is packed with things to do, watch, and learn... on Zoom and at the COA. All ages are welcome to attend as space is available. Give us a call 781-786-6280 or email frady.k@westonma.gov to register.
Here are a few of our upcoming favorites! For full details and program offerings like baseball, dermatology, bridge, and civics, check out our newsletter.
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What’s Going On in Ukraine and Why it Matters
Dr. Alexandra Vacroux, Executive Director of the Davis Center of Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard, will lead this lecture and discussion that will put the current crisis in Eastern Europe into perspective. She will provide the historical context you need to know to make sense of Russia’s demands before laying out different theories about what Putin wants and why he is acting now.We expect a lively and stimulating event. Thursday, April 14, 1:15-3:00 on Zoom
Attention Weston Golfers!
Are you interested in joining others for a round of golf? Last year, we formed the Weston Scramblers, a group for golfers age 55+. The group met weekly at the Leo J. Martin Golf Course for a 9-hole scramble, a fun format for informal rounds among casual golfers. We are excited to announce the group’s continuation this golf season! Join fellow Weston golfers at this interest meeting to discuss the upcoming season of the group. Date and time of weekly scramble to be announced at the meeting. Interest Meeting for 2022 Golf Season Wednesday, April 13, 12:30 at the COA |
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Love it or hate it, Hamilton-mania continues on!Its crafty lyrics, hip-hop tunes, and bold story have rejuvenated interest in the real lives and true histories that Hamilton: The Musical puts center stage. University of Maryland historian Richard Bell will explore what the show’s success tells us about the marriage of history and show-business. We’ll learn what this renowned musical gets right and what it gets wrong about Alexander Hamilton, the American Revolution, and the birth of the US—and why all that matters. Wednesday, April 27, 1:00-2:30 on Zoom |
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Art Appreciation: Homer
Our art appreciation programs are our most popular programs!, and for good reason. The museum comes to you in this engaging presentation by Jane Blair, founder of ArtMatters, an art awareness and education organization. Winslow Homer got his start by illustrating scenes from the Civil War for Harper’s Magazine. He documented post-war, rural Americana and later dramatically explored man’s relationship to nature. Homer was one of the greatest watercolor painters and was profoundly influential. Experience an up-close look at the work of one of America’s most beloved painters. Tuesday, April 26, 10:00-11:00 on Zoom
This program is supported by a grant from the Weston Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Live Virtual Walking Tour of Constantinople, Istanbul
You will feel like you are actually strolling through the heart of the city in this live virtual tour with local Istanbul resident and tour guide Ayse. Starting at the Sultanahmet Square, we’ll walk through the Hippodrome of Constantinople, once the public arena for chariot races, gladiatorial games, official ceremonies, celebrations and protests and check out the many monuments that were brought in from across the empire to demonstrate the power of the Roman Emperors. Next, we will enter the courtyard of the Blue Mosque and talk about the aftermath of the conquest of Constantinople. From there, we will walk through the Sultanahmet Square to the Baths of Roxelane, the wife of the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. At the end of the tour, we will reach Saint Sophia and learn how this extraordinary building was erected in just five years. Wednesday, April 20, 10:00-11:00 on Zoom |
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Voting Rights:
Edward M. Kennedy Institute Simulated Debate You will be invited to roleplay as a U.S. Senator and participate in a live floor debate on an actual piece of legislation before the Senate: an Amendment to Abolish the Electoral College. You will also have a chance to explore the other exhibits at the Institute, including a reproduction of Senator Kennedy’s Washington, DC, office and new exhibit, Standing Up For Democracy: Ted Kennedy and Voting Rights. Cost: $10 Friday, May 13, 12:00-3:30 |
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