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…
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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…
Newton at Home — a volunteer-driven, membership-based nonprofit supporting Newton seniors who are aging in place — happily invites all to its upcoming Fall Benefit – Growing our Family – on September 14, 5:30-7:30 PM at Good Shepherd Community Care, 160 Wells Avenue in Newton. The event will celebrate being together and raise…
The Newton Senior Center will hold an event, Downsizing Made Easy, on August 22, 1:30-3PM at the Hyde Community Center gym (90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands. Educator and Realtor Marie Presti, a Seniors Residential Specialist, will discuss the nuts and bolts of downsizing (or right-sizing, as she likes to call…
Current parking stickers for seniors (65+) normally expire at the end of June but have been extended to through July 31. New stickers, good for two years (until June 30, 2025) maybe be ordered now. To get one, you’ll need the following: copy of your driver’s license, copy of your…
If you have a parent who is 60 or older and lives in Newton, consider giving them a three-month introductory membership for Newton at Home. For more than a decade, Newton at Home has been helping members of the Newton community “age in place” independently by meeting the practical needs…
The Newton Senior Center will host a presentation of the results of Aging Together — a Boston-based study about the complicated relationships of older adult children and their very old parents. The presentation will be on Monday, August 14, 1:30PM-2:30PM at the Hyde Community Center gymnasium (90 Lincoln Street, Newton…
Walk With a Doc is hosting two one-hour long health/fitness walks in Brookline and Newton on August 16 & 17 at 7:30 PM. 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-year0olds from a healthcare…
Located in Newton Lower Falls, the Falls at Cordingly Dam, an assisted living and Mind & Memory Care community, was ranked as one of the best assisted living communities in the Commonwealth and the entire country for the second straight year in a row. According to the US News &…
On May 18, 4PM-5:30PM, the Over 60’s group at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton will host Part 2 in its online series on housing options for seniors. This session features: The panel discussion will be Zoom. All must register in advance. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email with…