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A festive feast at Powisset Farm

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood and Dover Council’s on Aging (COA) joined together once again this past Thursday, December 14th at Powisset Farm to learn how to host the perfect holiday gathering. Chef Thi put together this special class that featured both hand-on experiences...

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COA experiments with Vietnamese dishes

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor

Dover and Westwood seniors ventured out to Powisset Farm, on the first warm day of spring, to give their hand at making Vietnamese dishes. COA regulars eagerly anticipate these monthly cooking classes to enhance their culinary prowess.

Powisset’s Chef Thi was excited...

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Seniors merry at Legion luncheon

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Town was enveloped in a sea of red and green as seniors lined up in holiday sweaters and seasonal attire for lunch at the Dover Legion on Tuesday, December 13.

The venue was decorated with a lit Christmas tree and a crackling...

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Seniors graze at Powisset Farm class

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

As part of a program jointly arranged by the towns' respective councils on aging, Westwood and Dover seniors recently ventured to Powisset Farm for a class on holiday entertaining with mezze boards. Inspired by recent popularity of charcuterie boards, Mediterranean mezze boards feature fresh veggies,...

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Seniors hit trail for seasonal stroll

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Bundled up with coats and hats, Sherborn seniors were ready to attend their weekly walk of the Holliston Rail Trail, hosted by the Council on Aging. 

In the spirit of the season, however, seniors donned ugly holiday sweaters for the walk, a...

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Up In Smoke BBQ returns outdoors

Linda Pettit briefly addressed the crowd while Sean Fullerton took a quick break from performing.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

In the name of safety, The Friends of the Dover Council on Aging held their annual Up in Smoke Barbecue in the midst of...

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Building Committee hosts informative tea time

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Thursday afternoon, Community Center Building Committee Chair Ford Spalding and Selectman Bob Springett hosted and informal chat on Zoom about the Community Center project, with a focus on the Council on Aging.

Dubbed a “Tea and Chat,” the 2 p.m....

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Dover COA sponsoring live webinar

The Dover Council on Aging is sponsoring a webinar on Friday, May 15, at 11:00 a.m., called 12 Tips For Boosting Your Immune System with Tricia Silverman. Silverman is a registered dietician and wellness coach, and is offering this program live via Zoom.

The program will be rebroadcast on Dover-Sherborn...

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COA hosts annual bingo luncheon

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter “G52… O73… N43… B4…” Sue Sheridan, the administrative assistant at Dover’s Council on Aging, called out. As she read the letters and numbers aloud for all to hear, the seniors meticulously checked their boards, making sure they caught each number on their card and marking it off. After drawing...
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Seniors collaboratively cook at Powisset Farm

By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Sweet and savory aromas filled the Powisset Farm test kitchen on Thursday, October 26, as members of both the Westwood and Dover Council on Aging joined Chef Didi Emmons in making a three-course meal with delicious fruits and vegetables. Didi, who has published several vegetarian cookbooks, prepared an afternoon with the community’s...
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