GENEALOGY: FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS ON THE INTERNET
Presenter: Seema Kenney (Mass. Researchers)
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1:30pm
No Charge (no reservations needed)
Genealogy has become much more popular with the ease of finding information on the Internet. You will explore Ancestry.com as well as several other websites where data on your ancestors and living relatives may be hiding. Seema will also guide you where to look for the lifestyle and historical information available to add further understanding to the names and dates that dot your family tree. This presentation will have something for both the beginning and experienced family researcher.
About the presenter: Seema Kenney is a computer software instructor. Her passion for researching her own family history has taken her back 17 generations and her journey still continues.
AN OVERVIEW OF WAYLAND’S PROPERTY TAX RELIEF OPTIONS
Presented by the Assessors Department in partnership with the Council On Aging
Thursday, October 10, 10:00am
Join us for coffee and an opportunity to learn more about the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Credit including Wayland’s Circuit Breaker Match. There will also be an overview of the various exemptions (including Veterans, Legally Blind, Elderly, etc.) Also, learn more about Tax Deferral as an option.
This portion of the presentation will be led by Ellen Brideau, Director of Assessing for Wayland. The COA will also discuss the structure of the Senior Property Tax Work-Off program. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and pick up brochures that will further detail the various options.
BROWN BAG Seminar: SOLVING THE UFO ENIGMA
How modern physics is revealing the technology of UFOs
Oct. 16, Noon, $5, Reservations req’d.
Just bring a sandwich. (Beverage, appetizer, dessert and speaker provided)
Although people are often skeptical about the UFO phenomenon, scientists suggest otherwise. A sufficient number of UFO reports are from credible witnesses and are supported by hard data such as radar tapes or gun camera film. Astronauts Gordon Cooper and Buzz Aldrin as well as Harvard astronomer Clyde Tombaugh have all publicly described their UFO sightings. Some believe we may be on the threshold of understanding the technology of UFOs. The idea of extra dimensions was strictly the domain of science fiction. That has all changed in the last several decades as physicists appear to be closing in on a final “theory of everything”. Aerospace engineer Robert Schroeder will begin his presentation with a DVD of recorded UFO sightings followed by an overview of current theory. Registration: Wayland residents beginning 10/l, out of town 10/8.
IS IT A TRICK …OR IS IT A TREAT?
This is definitely a treat!
The Delvena Theater Company presents:
“COME MEET JULIA CHILD!” at Wayland COA
Wednesday, October 30, 1:30pm
$3.00/person , reservations required,
(Wayland residents beginning October 1st; out of town October 8th.)
Enjoy coffee and dessert platters at your theater table for this live performance featuring “Julia Child” doing what she did best. The audience will learn about her life and have the opportunity to view “Julia” on the set of The French Chef, an amusing and fun experience. After the performance, the cast will open up for discussion and questions regarding Julia Child. The Delvena Theatre Company frequently performs at the Boston Center for the Arts. This professional production is made possible by a grant from The Friends of the Wayland Council On Aging.
Are you a Veteran?
Are you a surviving spouse or family member of a Veteran?
WEST SUBURBAN VETERANS SERVICES
TO PRESENT A MINI WORKSHOP
ON BASIC FEDERAL, STATE and LOCAL BENEFITS FOR WHICH YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE
Monday, November 4 at 10am, COA
Join us for coffee, presentation and brochures. Presenters: WSVS Director Stan Spears and Deputy Dir. Matt Ching
The West Suburban Veterans’ Services District will be conducting a short seminar on some basic benefits that may be applicable to Wayland veterans and their families. They will provide a brief overview of several federal benefits that are available through the Veterans Affairs (VA) Dept. as well as benefits and assistance program for veterans and their families (including surviving spouses) that are sponsored by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. There are significant differences between federal and state options available. Following the presentation, there will be time to field specific questions or to arrange individual appointments.
The seminar is open to veterans and their families of all ages, and will be held on Monday, November 4, 2013, 10am at the Council on Aging, Wayland Town Building. Reservations appreciated but not required. 508 358 2990
This is a great opportunity for veterans of all eras to learn about the availability of the valued resources that they may be entitled to. For more information, please feel free to contact our main office in Wellesley at 781-489-7509.
AARP SAFE DRIVER Course
Friday, Nov. 8, Selectmen’s Meeting Room
Instructor: Maria Lesser
10am-2:30pm (Bring a sandwich)
AARP Course Fee: $12 ($14 non-AARP members)
Registration with Wayland COA required
Polish your driving skills this Fall with tips from an AARP driver safety course. AARP Driver Safety courses are designed to help drivers age 50-plus familiarize themselves with the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate vehicles more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment.
The AARP Safe Driver course will be offered at the Wayland COA on Friday, Nov. 8, 10am-3pm. Bring a sandwich. Beverages, dessert, snacks will be provided. Pre-registration through the Wayland COA is required. The AARP Course Fee is $12 ($14 for non-members) and includes all materials. *Checks are payable to “AARP”, There are no official tests to pass in order to complete the one day program. An AARP certificate of completion will be presented to registered attendees. Space is limited in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at the Wayland Town Building so please register early.
Medicare Open Enrollment…
will you make changes or keep things the same?
See a SHINE counselor to make your decision an informed one.
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period
October 15 – December 7, 2013
Medicare plans change every year!
This is the time to decide on your coverage for 2014.
SHINE Can Help! SHINE counselors provide free Medicare counseling.
Call the COA to schedule a SHINE appointment:
508-358-2990
~~OR~~
For assistance from a Medicare customer service representative
24 hours/day, 7 days/week, call 1-800-MEDICARE. For SHINE related matters (other than an appointment), call 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636), then press or say 3. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and number. A volunteer will return your call within 2 days.
