Walk With a Doc is hosting a one-hour long health/fitness walk in Brookline and Newton on January 21 at 11:30AM. The walks will start at Brookline Reservoir (128 Dudley Street, Brookline) and will include an opportunity to learn about health topics geared towards 50-70-year-olds from a healthcare professional. For more information, contact…
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On December 11, the Finance Committee and Public Facilities Committee discussed and approved a request for an additional $10 million to fund the NewCAL project (see video). Initially, the City expected to open submitted bids from the second round of bidding on Friday, December 7, but delayed the opening until…
The Newton Senior Center will host a Fire Safety Seminar led by the Newton Fire Department at the Hyde Community Center (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands) on November 16, Noon-1PM. Meet the Newton Fire Department and learn all about fire safety, including: how to use and maintain smoke detectors and…
The City of Newton invites Newton residents to bring documents for shredding and unused prescription medications to the Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Avenue, Auburndale) on Saturday, November 18, 8AM-Noon, by appointment only. This secure event will be overseen by the Newton Police Department and is drive-through service only. Residents…
Walk With a Doc is hosting two one-hour long health/fitness walks in Brookline and Newton on October 29, and November 5 at 11:30AM. The walks will start at Brookline Reservoir (128 Dudley Street, Brookline) and will include an opportunity to learn about health topics geared towards 50-70-year-olds from a healthcare professional. For more…
I am concerned about the lack of NewMo vehicles for residents in the Newton Lower Falls area. I live in the Hamilton Grove Apartments with at least 100 Senior Citizens with disabilities. As a disabled Senior Citizen living on a fixed income, it is difficult to find reliable and cost effective…
I recently received an email update from Josh Morse, Public Buildings Commissioner, in charge of the NewCAL project. This was a follow-up to news of the actual construction cost bids received being significantly higher than was predicted. I am a ‘senior’ and a long time resident of Newton. I have followed…
Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture (Newton PRC) hosts line dancing for anyone over the age of 45. It takes place every Thursday, 1PM-3PM, at The American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (295 California St, Nonantum). Registration is required, but free.
The Wednesday Program for Senior Learners held at 2Life Communities‘ Coleman House in Newton (677 Winchester Street) is a six-week, lifelong-learning program that offers people the opportunity to gather in person to explore, discover, and make new friends. Its fall semester runs October 4 through November 8. The schedule includes: Educational sessions…
Mayor Fuller recently announced that the project to create NewCAL – a new Senior Center — will be delayed due to having received a bid from only one contractor. The Mayor said that that bid “was significantly higher than our professional cost estimates. We have since spoken with the other…