Originally published in MassLive. Read the full story here. On June 4, the residents of Armbrook Village were seated outdoors, and honored guests Mayor Michael McCabe and Senator John Velis were in attendance as resident Harriet Gilman walked to the front of the gathering for her 104th birthday party. This was the second day of…
Longtime Dorchester resident Mary O’Rourke was honored on Dorchester Day this past weekend with the first-ever Dorchester Legacy Award in celebration of her contributions to the community. Mary is Originally From Dorchester and attended Cardinal Cushing High School and Bryant & Stratton College in her youth. She has also been an active member of St.…
CANTON, MA— Ahead of Haitian Heritage Month, stunning artwork and show-stopping dishes made for an unforgettable celebration of Haitian culture at Cornerstone at Canton’s Grab Your Passport! event in April. Associates Joe Badio and Rhode Orisma, who shared pieces of their home through incredible food and art, were proud to help put together the event…
When quality of life is the main focus of your assisted living community, the transformation for residents, particularly those transitioning from isolation, can be truly remarkable. Across the communities of New England-based Senior Living Residences (SLR), focus is put on the importance of both physical and emotional wellbeing, and the role that a sense of…
Originally published in MethuenLIFE: Read the full story here. An ongoing partnership between Methuen Public Schools and Methuen Village Assisted Living has brought out a new creative side in student and senior participants, inspiring a passion for new forms of storytelling. For the past few months, the assisted living community has brought in different art…
Originally published in Caught in Dot. Read the full story here. For Nancy Doran, a lifelong musician, sitting down at the piano in a room full of people is when she feels the most at home. At her lively performances, audience members gather close, sing along, and celebrate a shared love of music. In her…
Residents, friends and family gathered for the second annual Cornerstone at Canton Passover Seder, a beautiful evening of tradition, celebration, music, and storytelling. The 30 attendees sat down to a lovely meal of matzo ball soup, matzah stuffed chicken, beef brisket, and chocolate covered matzo for dessert. It was a heartwarming dinner that allowed Jewish…
Originally published in SeacoastOnline. Read the full story here. Spring was in bloom at the “Botanical Garden”-themed combined prom of Cornerstone at Hampton residents and Winnacunnet High School students, a celebration full of music, dancing, and floral fun. This was the second annual student and senior prom for the “Wisdom Warriors,” a team of 18…
Originally published in The Enterprise of Brockton. Heights Crossing has become home to a Brockton High School reunion decades in the making, according to a community announcement. The assisted living community has become a gathering place for many Brockton residents who grew up in the city, allowing old friends to reconnect and reminisce about their…
The Cambridge Homes recently held a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate receiving the Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ accreditation. Purple Flag for Dementia Care™ is a collaboration between the Institute for Senior Living Education (ISLE) and the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA) but has since expanded outside of CT. Historically only presented to providers with a…
