Bratislava – A Taste of Slovakian Life

Wednesday, February 17, 1:00-2:00 on Zoom

Bratislava may not immediately come to mind as a travel spot – in fact, it’s often an adjunct to visits to nearby Prague or Budapest – but this charming medium-sized city is well-worth a visit of its own. Its location bordering Austria and Hungary makes it the only national capital that borders two countries, only 18 kilometres (11.2 mi) from the Hungaria border and only 60 kilometres (37.3 mi) from that of Austria. The Danube River passes through the city from the west to the southeast. The cityscape of Bratislava is characterized by medieval architecture and grandiose 20th-century structures. We will be visiting Bratislava Castle as well as notable cathedrals and churches, the ultra -modern UFO Tower, and learning about Slovakian cuisine. Our tour guide, Marilyn Harris, worked in education for over 40 years and in her retirement has continued to teach classes on history and travel. 

Support Groups

Caregivers Support Group

Thursdays, February 4 & 18, 10:00-11:30 on Zoom
If you are seeing memory changes in a loved
one, this group might help you. Members share
stories and wisdom as well as resources and
strategies for coping with the challenges of
caring for someone at any stage of dementia.
Contact the COA for meeting link.

Neuropathy Support Group

Thursday, February 18, 1:00-3:00 on Zoom
These group meetings are open to anyone with neuropathy as well as family and friends. Stan Chang of the Sun Tai Chi Institute of Boston will present on how Tai Chi and Qigong can relieve symptoms of neuropathy. 
Contact the COA for meeting link.

Intergenerational Discussions

2/18 1:00-2:00pm: Sweet Treats & Conversation
Learn how to make no-bake Reese’s bars and share your favorite recipes with others. You may have a variety of new treats to share with your family and friends over Zoom.

2/25 1:00-2:00pm: Current Events Discussion: Marijuana Being Federally Legalized in the U.S.
What are your thoughts about the federal government making marijuana legal in the U.S.? \

2/19 10-11am: Current Event Discussion: Advances in Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Japan has been facing flagging birth rates for decades leaving the government to consider AI matchmaking to solve the decline.

2/26 10-11am: Current Event Discussion: Black Lives Matter Movement
The Black Lives Matter Movement is a social movement that was first started with a hashtag in 2013. What does it mean and how has the movement changed and grown over the years?

Happy Lunar New Year

40 residents celebrated the Year of the Ox this week with resident Roberta Hing, as she shared a historical presentation, including her family's immigration story. She also provided a cooking demo and participants enjoyed a dumpling tasting form their own homes. The program will be available as a recording in the coming weeks for those who missed the fun.

In the meantime, a group of Weston Chinese Neighbors created a show which aired over the weekend. Enjoy!

2021 Weston New Year