WellesleyWeston Magazine

05/18/2024

Metrowest Medical Wellness is hosting their Spring Into Summer event next Tuesday May 21st from noon-2pm at their Natick location. Free food and demos, special pricing, and information about the latest breakthrough treatments.

03/05/2024

“Chapel in the Pines is not just about taking the church service outside. It is really about celebrating with the trees, wind, and bunnies. Once Diane was talking about bunnies, and a bunny ran around our circle. Another time she was talking about hawks,
and a hawk was spotted listening from a tree.”
Learn more about Wellesley's own Chapel in the Pines in the Digital Edition of the Spring 2024 Issue of WellesleyWeston Magazine.

Finding the sacred in nature is something that many people experience. Artists, poets, and writers spend entire lifetimes trying to capture that essence. Indigenous cultures base their traditions and worship around the natural world. Chapel in the Pines, a new organization in Wellesley, has been est...

02/29/2024

The Wellesley Free Library has dedicated a new sculpture by artist Nancy Schon, creator of the Public Garden's Make Way for Ducklings sculpture among many others. Learn about the process and the background of this amazing artist in the Digital Edition of the Spring 2024 Issue of WellesleyWeston Magazine:

The installation and dedication for WSL’s Reach for Knowledge took place on October 28, 2023. The sculpture, which measures eight by three by five feet, is positioned near the rear entrance to the Wellesley Free Library for all to see and enjoy during their visits. It will be sure to inspire and b...

02/28/2024

AJ Rose Carpets & Flooring recently opened their fourth flooring showroom in Needham, MA. Located on Highland Ave near Panera Bread, the new store features 2,200sf of flooring solutions, and a 65” touch screen flooring visualizer. If you can’t make it into the store, A.J. Rose now offers a Shop >From Home program. Stop by their new Needham location or visit ajrosecarpets.com to learn more.

https://wellesleywestonmagazine.com/a-j-rose-carpets-flooring-unveils-state-of-the-art-showroom-in-needham-ma-2/

A.J. Rose Carpets & Flooring recently opened their fourth flooring showroom in Needham, MA. Located on Highland Ave near Panera Bread, the new store features 2,200sf of flooring solutions, and a 65” touch screen flooring visualizer. If you can’t make it into the store, A.J. Rose now offers a Sho...

02/27/2024

Looking for resources and ideas to shake off the winter mindset? Find them in the Digital Edition of the Spring 2024 Issue of WellesleyWeston Magazine:

After a cold winter with less light, you might be feeling a little isolated or lost. Access to the natural world has been found to improve mood and sleep, increase attention and happiness, and reduce stress and negative emotions. From wilderness to local parks or even in your own back yard, read abo...

01/23/2024

Carpenter & MacNeille was honored to receive a 2023 Bulfinch Award for their project, “Gentleman’s Farm.” Presented by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA), the Bulfinch Award is one of the highest achievements within Classical and traditional architectural design. They are grateful to the New England ICAA for this significant recognition. To learn more about the firm, please call 781.694.4044, visit www.carpmac.com, and follow along on Instagram.

01/04/2024

A.J. Rose Carpets & Flooring Unveils State-of-the-Art Showroom in Needham, MA
J. Rose Carpets & Flooring, a trusted name in the flooring industry with over four decades of experience, proudly announces the grand opening of its newest showroom in Needham, Massachusetts. Strategically situated at 120 Highland Ave., adjacent to Panera Bread, this spacious 2,200-square-foot facility promises an unparalleled flooring shopping experience. Learn more at:

https://wellesleywestonmagazine.com/a-j-rose-carpets-flooring-unveils-state-of-the-art-showroom-in-needham-ma/

12/20/2023

In November, the Clever Hand Gallery celebrated its 50th year
as an artist-owned cooperative. Read about its history in the Digital Edition of the Winter 2023/2024 Issue of WellesleyWeston Magazine:

Gift shops tend to come and go. So how has The Clever Hand Gallery survived through nine presidential administrations and, more significantly, the advent of Amazon? Find out in the Digital Edition of the Winter 2023/2024 Issue of WellesleyWeston Magazine.

12/15/2023

Do you know when holiday cookie swaps got started? Learn how the Yankee Magazine created a book of Wellesley cookie recipes in the Digital Edition of the Winter 2023/2024 Issue of WellesleyWeston Magazine:

Holiday cookie exchanges, for those not yet indoctrinated, are typically an annual gathering that happen on a designated day, where guests all come bearing platters of the most spectacular holiday cookie they can bake up. They lay them out on a table, everyone samples the goods, and takes some of ev...

12/12/2023

Wondering where to go for advice and materials for decorating your home for the holiday season? Learn about using natural materials in the Digital Edition of the Winter 2023/2024 Issue of WellesleyWeston Magazine:

Back when my kids were in grade school, one our favorite post-Thanksgiving traditions had nothing to do with downing leftovers. On one of the days following, we’d bundle up, arm ourselves with thermoses of hot chocolate, clippers, gloves, and giant canvas tote bags, and disappear together for an h...

12/09/2023

Want to want to stay healthy this winter without overindulging?
WellesleyWeston Magazine offers suggestions to get the nutrients you need, so you can stay well this winter in the Digital Edition of the Winter 2023/2024 Issue:

These are the days of less light and cold temperatures. With those come holiday celebrations but also illness, less energy, and seasonal blues. You want to stay healthy without overindulging. We offer tips to get the nutrients you need, so you can stay well this winter. Follow our tips to eat well s...

10/05/2023

https://wellesleywestonmagazine.com/navigating-the-custom-kitchen-renovation-process-a-panel-with-the-experts-on-october-11th/

Considering a kitchen renovation? Don't miss this free opportunity to learn from the Experts:

Contemplating a kitchen renovation?? Learn from the Pros! Pre-Register here.

10/04/2023

https://wellesleywestonmagazine.com/new-legal-sea-foods-innovation-center-coming-to-milford-in-early-2024/

Clarke Appliance Showrooms and Legal Sea Foods collaborate to bring 30,000-square foot Innovation Center inside Clarke’s showroom complex .

Clarke, New England’s Official Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Showroom and Test Kitchen is collaborating with Legal Sea Foods and their parent company PPX Hospitality Brands to bring a new Legal Sea Foods Innovation Center to Milford in early 2024. Clarke President Sean Clarke and Legal Sea Foods Preside...

09/19/2023

https://wellesleywestonmagazine.com/lifting-up-beautiful-books-for-children/
Eva Thaler-Sroussi joined the Wellesley Free Library team as a children’s librarian part time in late 2018 and became full time in 2019. As one of just 15 members of the 2021 John Newbery Award Selection Committee, she had the incredible privilege—and challenge—of choosing “the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children” by reading hundreds and hundreds of books and, with the committee, selecting one to receive the coveted gold seal that denotes the John Newbery Award. Learn more in the Digital Edition of the Fall 2023 Issue of WellesleyWeston Magazine.

09/14/2023

https://wellesleywestonmagazine.com/ten-tips-for-supporting-teachers/

Say Thank You
Teachers believe in our children, shape their lives, and open them up to new possibilities. They promote potential, introduce fascinating topics, and encourage creativity, which often extends beyond the classroom.

Find other tips for supporting teachers in the classroom this school year in the Digital Edition of the Fall 2023 Issue of WellesleyWeston Magazine.

Teachers are invaluable members of society, who inspire and set up our children for success. Yet, the demands on teachers are great. Having a solid foundation of parents and educators com- bining efforts and working collaboratively can help students stay on track, in and out of the class- room. Read...

09/11/2023

https://wellesleywestonmagazine.com/racing-into-the-sunset/

Who are those folks running around Wellesley High School’s track every Tuesday evening in the summer and Babson College’s gym in the winter?...While you wouldn’t know it from the shorts and T-shirts, the group includes professors, engineers,
medical specialists, lawyers, and financiers. Read more about the Heartbreak Hill Striders Running Club in the Digital Edition of the Fall 2023 Issue of WellesleyWeston Magazine.

Who are those folks running around Wellesley High School’s track every Tuesday evening in the summer and Babson College’s gym in the winter? They’re too old to be students. A number are in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s. But don’t say that to them. “We don’t act our age,” says Steve Chil...

09/07/2023

The Wellesley Society of Artists (WSA) celebrates 90 years. Learn about its history in the Digital Edition of the Fall 2023 Issue of WellesleyWeston Magazine.

https://wellesleywestonmagazine.com/the-wellesley-society-of-artists/

06/10/2023

https://wellesleywestonmagazine.com/ten-tips-for-keeping-your-mind-sharp/

Learn how to take care of your mind in this season's issue of WellesleyWeston Magazine:

Have you gone into a room and forgotten why? Or haven’t been able to recall a name or word, or where you left something? While memory lapses are normal at any age, our brain, which is involved in all that we do, changes as we get older — and needs to be cared for. The […]