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Wicked Local Until last spring, the Tolles Parsons Center was a social hub for many of Wellesley’s seniors. Instead of facing isolation in their homes, they could go to 500 Washington St. to find friendships, a wide variety of programs, help with taxes and health insurance, and a social worker to address personal issues. But when the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, the center was shut down for in-person patron visits; today, only the fitness center is open, and that on a very limited basis and by appointment only. Other offerings are online. A core staff, including a director who took over in July and a new assistant director, continue to work at the center, reaching out to seniors about the many virtual activities and programs. Transportation and hot meal delivery are also available an average of 28 meals a week, and a total of 141 in December, according to the director’s report. ....
Why some students chose to file a leave of absence during the COVID crisis Written by Raizza P. Bello Updated Dec 10, 2020 4:48:26 PM enablePagination: false endIndex: The lack of openness in a more flexible learning environment as students deal with multiple crises, such as the pandemic and recent typhoon disasters, has contributed to the students’ current struggles with learning. Illustration by ZOE SABANDAL Metro Manila (CNN Philippines Life) It started as a joke. But as classes shifted online due to the pandemic, then-University of the East Ramon Magsaysay sophomore medical student Regina Geli began seriously considering an unconventional route. Instead of pursuing her third year studies, she decided to file a leave of absence (LOA) for the current school year, choosing to refocus her energies on caring for personal well-being and returning to advocacy work. ....