HAMPTON, NH —At Cornerstone at Hampton, the April destination for “Grab Your Passport” was Greece! Among our many activities was a Culinary Club program making spanakopita. Residents enjoyed creating and consuming this iconic Greek specialty! Grab Your Passport! days are a collaboration between staff and residents that encompasses education, entertainment, great food and lots of…

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Ridgefield Station believes it’s time for a better understanding of dementia and Alzheimer’s. The senior living community recently hosted several introductory workshops to kick off their Dementia Friendly Communities initiative in an effort to make Ridgefield a dementia friendly town. They invited local municipal leaders and leaders from other local organizations around Ridgefield to learn…

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Maureen Kenny was recently honored with a lifetime achievement award from Cornerstone at Canton, the Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support Community she now calls home. The ceremony celebrated her fulfilling life and personal and professional achievements. Maureen Kenny was born in Galway, Ireland to a family of 10 children. At age 17 she moved…

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On March 17th, Mayor Gary Christenson paid a visit to Forestdale Park Senior Living in Malden to give a special presentation of his State of the City Address. Since it was also St. Patrick’s Day, residents and staff were dressed in festive outfits and enjoyed classic treats like hot cross buns while they watched the…

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Naomi Stern, a resident at the all-new Ridgefield Station, received the senior living community’s first Lifetime Achievement Award. The award ceremony highlighted Naomi’s life story, and her many personal and professional achievements. Naomi was born in 1921 in NYC and attended Hunter College. In 1941, the College President selected Naomi to attend a leadership institute…

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MALDEN, MA— Forestdale Park Senior Living recently delivered a large basket of candy to the Malden Fire Department Headquarters in honor of Valentine’s Day to show their appreciation for Malden’s brave first responders.

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MILFORD, MA – The close of January was an exciting time at Cornerstone at Milford. Resident Al Lanzetta celebrated his 100th birthday with a special celebration at the Assisted Living and Memory Support Community. Al has Lived in Milford his whole life. After serving in WWII and earning a Purple Heart, he went on to…

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More than 80 years ago, Bill Mercaldi was captain of the football team at Beverly’s Briscoe Junior High when a girl caught his eye. Now approaching their 75th wedding anniversary in August, Bill, 95 and Jane, 96, are proud of the life they’ve built together.  Jane has always been an avid sewer, and went to Chamberlain School…

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METHUEN, MA – The first week of February was a special time at Methuen Village as Neska Berthel celebrated her 102nd birthday. Staff and residents in the community’s Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® shared in the celebration, as well as Neska’s son and granddaughter. Her granddaughter decorated cupcakes for residents and staff in attendance. Neska also…

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Ridgefield Station, an Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support Community, wanted to bring some extra cheer to their neighbors in need this holiday season by holding a holiday gift drive to benefit the Danbury Center for Empowerment & Education (DCEE). DCEE is a non-profit dedicated to providing prevention, crisis intervention, and support services with regard…

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