Since 2011, local nonprofit Newton at Home has been on a mission to help older Newton residents age in place with dignity and independence. The organization, which is built on a membership system and a neighbors-helping-neighbors style of community, connects “members” — older adults looking for support — with a network of…
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On July 28, Newton high school student and pianist Matthew Ding, accompanied by four friends, stepped out onto the largest stage at 2Life Communities’ Brighton campus, a local senior living center. To much acclaim, they performed Pachelbel’s Canon for the audience in the 255-seat auditorium. This concert, while Ding’s largest…
The Cooper Center will host a Summer Chess Club, led by Rowan Smith, at the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands) on 11AM to 12 Noon on five Fridays: July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8. This Chess Club will be a place to improve strategic thinking while…
Marlene Archer, President of the Resident Council at Cabot Park Village, organized a one-hour Declaration of Resistance Rally for 11AM on August 1. The rally at Cabot Park Village mirrored the Hands Off and No Kings protests that occurred around Newton in response to the policies put in place by…
The Cooper Center will host a Fall Mosaics Workshop, 10:30AM-12:30PM on five Tuesdays: September 9 & 30, October 7, 14 & 21 at the Brigham House (20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands). This workshop, led by Rita Foglia, is for both beginners and those with some experience. You will make a…
Three volunteer members of the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Palliative Care Council will lead a conversation about Health Care Proxies on Tuesday, September 16, 10AM-11AM, at the Brigham House (20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands). They will share their personal experiences as health care proxies for loved ones. Join the conversation about how to choose a health care…
A new session of the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group begins on Wednesday, August 6 on Zoom. If you are 50+ and looking for work, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market, or recently retired and looking for your “encore career,” then this is the perfect networking group for you!…
The Cooper Center’s Solo Agers Discussion Group meets monthly at the Brigham House (20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands). On September 30, 2PM-3PM, Julie Norstrand will lead a discussion on September’s theme: Welcome to new members and returning members! Introductions and catching up! Getting older can be tough, especially if you…
In recognition of International Day of Older Persons, International Day of Music and Good Neighbor Day, FriendshipWorks and Goddard House Community Initiatives will present Making Music, Making Connections on Tuesday, September 30, 5:30PM-7:30PM at the Newton Free Library’s Druker Auditorium (330 Homer Street). The evening will highlight FriendshipWorks’ MusicWorks program,…
Newton at Home (NaH) is experiencing an uptick in service requests from its members — due to members’ needs increasing as they age, as well as new members coming with higher needs. The nonprofit organization is especially in need of volunteers who can help with transportation to and from doctor…
The Cooper Center is hosting a fun, in-person Zumba Gold class with Ketty on Friday, October 3 from 12-2:30PM (Zumba Gold will be held 1-2PM, with socializing before and after) at the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street). Ketty will be visiting us from her home in Southern California for…
Lasell Village, a senior retirement community adjacent to Lasell University, recently announced an expansion plan for housing new independent-living residents. The new building, McGuire Hall, will contain 42 new apartments, a new bistro, wellness and fitness centers, a multipurpose room, a library, and an elevated footbridge that will connect it…