Quality of Life in a Safe Neighborhood Riley Finnegan is only 23 years old, but she’s already making a difference as the Program Coordinator in the Memory Care Neighborhood at New Pond Village. The neighborhood, dedicated to individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory disorders, places a strong emphasis on quality of life in a safe […]
From Workplace to Heartplace Phil Sullivan was born exactly 58 years before New Pond Village opened, both occurring in Walpole, Massachusetts on November 26. Before the continuing care retirement community became Phil’s home, it was his place of employment. Phil had spent the majority of his career working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. “I had […]
A High Flying Serviceman John Medailleu has lived his whole life in the Walpole area—but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t experienced the world. As a student at Northeastern University, he joined the ROTC. “They sent me to Wiggins (Airways) in Norwood to learn how to fly fixed-wing planes. That’s what I thought I was getting […]
New Pond’s Kitchen Rock Star When Lacey Rainey was a kid, she wanted to either be a rock star or a chef. As the Food & Beverage Director at New Pond Village, she gets to be both. “Even after a long day I leave for work smiling and I come home smiling,” says Lacey, who […]
With the New England summer in full swing, there’s an abundance of outdoor activities and community events to enjoy. However, as temperatures rise, it’s crucial for older adults to stay cool and hydrated to prevent heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Here are essential tips from the State of Massachusetts Department of Public […]
When Carol Fiske saw the first signs of construction at New Pond Village’s groundbreaking, she knew she wanted to live here but wasn’t sure the timing was right. Experiencing the community as it began to take shape, she soon realized that she was ready to make make a move and transition to a welcoming, social […]
With all the amenities available to New Pond Village’s residents – dining, a salon, fitness center and bank – residents can find everything they need right on campus. But many residents also love a day of shopping and lunch with friends, especially during the holidays, and our community makes it easy with group trips to […]
Leif Jacobsen is a shining example of what life can be like at a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). The 84-year-old resident of New Pond Village moved to our community more than eight years ago. A savvy businessman and formerly the owner of an electronics company, Leif’s active and engaged life breaks stereotypes of senior […]
Diet has a profound effect on heart health, yet changing our habits, especially when they are long standing ones, can seem daunting. Lacey Rainey, the Food and Beverage Director at New Pond Village, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Walpole, Massachusetts, offers practical tips for seniors looking to make sustainable changes for better heart […]
Rita and Walter Kaeding are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary this year. Childhood sweethearts, they’ve known each other since kindergarten, growing up together in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood. Raising Three Daughters The couple raised three daughters in their Dedham, Massachusetts home, where they lived for 60 years before moving to New Pond Village, a continuing care […]