Wellesley Neighbors

05/26/2026

🚗 Wellesley Neighbors is looking for volunteer drivers!

Most rides are:
✔ Local
✔ Scheduled in advance
✔ Flexible around your availability

Even volunteering once or twice a month helps.

To learn more about becoming a WN volunteer driver:
📞 617-858-0843
email: [email protected]
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05/26/2026

05/21/2026

What a fun afternoon! On Tuesday, May 19, humorist Scott Kerman spoke to a lively crowd in the Wakelin Room at the Wellesley Free Library. Drawing on his recent book, The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician, Scott used the sharp delivery he honed as a political and sports comedian to engage the audience in an entertaining, interactive presentation.

The audience was more than ready for the challenge, quickly answering questions about Michael Dukakis and the political world surrounding him. No political trivia from the past decades stumped the group! The talk prompted laughter, memories, and spirited conversation throughout the afternoon.

Catch our next gathering at the Wellesley Free Library. They are informative, entertaining, and a wonderful opportunity to enjoy lively conversation.

05/18/2026

Wellesley Wonderful Weekend Veterans Parade! A gorgeous warm day !

05/17/2026

Tuesday, May 19, at 2:00 pm.
Join Wellesley Neighbors at the Wellesley Free Library for a special afternoon with author Scott Kerman as he discusses his book, The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician.

Over four years, Kerman met regularly with former Massachusetts governor and 1988 presidential candidate Michael Dukakis at Dukakis’s kitchen table in Brookline. Their conversations explored politics, public service, humor, personal stories, and reflections on character and leadership.

More than a political biography, The Duke offers a thoughtful and personal look at the friendship that developed through these weekly conversations. Kerman will share stories from the book, discuss what he learned from one of Massachusetts’s most recognizable public figures, and invite audience questions and discussion.

Expect an engaging, candid, and often humorous glimpse into the man behind the public life.

All are welcome. Bring a friend!

05/08/2026

Yesterday we had the pleasure of learning more about Planning Ahead to Age Well!

A fabulous panel of amazing women yesterday at the Wellesley Free Library covered topics including:
* Tweaking your home to age in your home more safely
* Having all the necessary paperwork in place to protect and preserve your assets
* Strategies to downsize and prepare your home for sale in the realities of today's real estate market
* Discovering the variety of senior living options (independent, assisted, memory care, nursing), the differences between them, and how to choose the right fit.

A huge thank you to the amazing panelists:

Elizabeth Way of RWC Construction
Deb Carrasquillo Hedges, Esq. of Borchers Trust Law
Lyssa McKeon Phillips of Coldwell Banker
Nancy Andrie of Wingate Residences at Needham

04/30/2026

Weekly tours continue this May at the Wellesley History & Exhibit Center!

Join us on Fridays for Insider Tours with Morgan Stevenson-Swadling, Director of Exhibits and Collections, or on select Saturdays for President’s Tours with Peter J. Mongeau. Each tour offers a different perspective on the Wellesley Through Time exhibit, tracing the town’s history from its Indigenous roots to today through photographs, artifacts, and stories.

04/29/2026

🎭 Did you know WN shares free resources like this with our members every single week?

This is an example of two recent highlights: FREE streaming and performance options — perfect for a cozy evening at home:

🎶 Met Opera on Demand
The Metropolitan Opera has a treasure trove of past performances available to stream, plus periodic free broadcasts. Whether you're a lifelong opera lover or just curious, it's worth a look.
➡️ https://www.metopera.org

🎬 National Theatre at Home (ntathome.com)
World-class stage productions from London's National Theatre, recorded live. Many are free or very low cost. Think of it as a front-row seat to some of the best theatre in the world.
➡️ https://www.ntathome.com

Discover unforgettable British theatre – anytime, anywhere with National Theatre at Home. Gift a subscription – gift from 1 month to a year of streamed theatre. Step 1: Click on 'gift this subscription' to select your gift subscription length. Step 2: Enter yours and the recipients email address...