Happy New Year!

2015 was a wonderful year at 

our community and we can't wait 

to see what 2016 has in store! 

Enjoy our photos below of recent 

Holiday and New Year's Celebrations.

On Friday, December 4, a large crowd enjoyed "Christmas at the White House" performed by Patricia Perry of Sneak Peek Productions. Patricia walked us through the grandeur of the White House at Christmas time, allowing everyone to experience an old-fashioned American Christmas. From Presidents past, we looked at decorations, trees and ceremony through pictures, words and music. 

Patricia Perry of Sneak Peek Productions

Holiday celebrations continued in Aldridge House with cookie and gingerbread house decorating...

Jane and Ann decorating Christmas cookies

Jean adorning her gingerbread house

Annie did a wonderful job decorating the Aldridge lobby with a winter village display

Sgt. Daniel Clark, The Singing State Trooper, alongside his wife Mary, delivered "A Holiday Extravaganza".  The program included seasonal favorites mixed with military salutes and patriotic songs dedicated to the men and women who have served our country. Thank you to Dan and Mary for a spectacular afternoon that got everyone in the holiday spirit!

There were lots of laughs during Sgt. Clark's version of Mr. Grinch!

Boo got a real kick out of being serenaded by The Singing Trooper!

New Year's Eve Eve is a favorite tradition among the residents and this year did not disappoint. The dance floor was full the entire evening with David Burbank and his orchestra playing all the favorites on our stage. Bob Hill and the New Pond Village kitchen staff prepared a delicious buffet including shrimp cocktail, hearty fruit and cheese platters and scallops wrapped in bacon.  Marilyn worked hard from behind the bar to ensure that everyone had a drink or two and dancers from the Metronome Ballroom in Bellingham kept everyone's dance card full.

Alice and Bill enjoying the music

Clara, Lois, Marie and Elwyn

Louise raises a glass to the new year with her friend, Diane

Jerry and Gerry dressed to the nines for the party

Leif and Jean 

The David Burbank  Orchestra

Fitness Specialist Mary Annati and her husband Mark

  

The Walsh Family

  

Leif and Shirley enjoy a dance

A panoramic view of the party in full swing

As Chef Bob Hill says, "presentation is key"

Dancing the night away...

Chuck, Ann and Penny

Gerry and Jerry on the dance floor

Gail and Fred

Marie and Andy 

  

Marilyn and Ann

 Many thanks to all residents and 

associates for a truly wonderful year.  

May health and happiness abound in 2016!

Wrapping up 2015

Greetings! I must apologize for not keeping up with the blog from September through November, I was at home on maternity leave with our newest addition, James Martin.  

I'm grateful that I have wonderful assistants who managed to keep things running smoothly and take some photos while they were at it! Many thanks to Marilyn, Annie, and Mary for all their hard work this fall - I don't think anyone appreciates it more than me!

I'm happy to be back at work and promise to keep the blog updated as well as the delivery of the monthly calendars.The pictures below are some of many that capture the highlights from the autumn and early winter season.  

Enjoy!

~ Katie Parlon

HALLOWEEN 

License and registration please...

Congratulations Pat!

Lois and Clara

VETERANS DAY 

We are proud to honor our veterans with a cocktail hour followed by a delicious luncheon. Following the lunch we welcomed Dr. Gary Hylander who spoke about the origin of Veterans Day. 

 

Charlie and Ed

Helen O'Hara

Decorated veteran, Chuck Fagan

This quilt was made by New Pond resident, Martha Randall and raffled off at our luncheon.  The lucky winner was Gerry Rosser.  Thank you Martha!

THANKSGIVING

Annie did a wonderful job decorating the Aldridge lobby for Thanksgiving

The Annual Thanksgiving Celebration was celebrated on Sunday, November 22.  So much food was collected for the Walpole Food Pantry this year that they had to pick up our donation boxes three separate times! Many thanks to all who donated as well as the Thanksgiving Celebration Committee.

Our new Executive Director, Bill McGinley, addresses the crowd.

Muriel played the flute and Ruth played piano.

The New Pond Village Singers

Our wild turkeys!

Alice shows off her finished product

Barbara and Clara working on their craft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOLIDAY DECORATING

Pat and Mary work on the tree in the Aldridge Lobby

Many hands make light work

Helen finds the perfect spot for an ornament on the tree in the Crosbey Lobby.

L to R: Eleanor, Diana and Helen all hard at work.

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the gazebo

Maintenance Director, John Curtin, getting into the holiday spirit!

See you again in 2016!

Dog Days of Summer...

Please enjoy our photos below of our most recent outings and programs.

GARDEN CRASHERS

 

We spotted some tiny baby bunnies in our resident gardens and caught them on camera. They were too cute not to share...

HUGS AND KISSES

 

A simple and delicious treat  - Annie helped the residents in Aldridge House prepare these snacks.

 



 

KRIS PAPPAS AND THE BAND

 

Kris Pappas and her band did not disappoint when they played here recently.  A request for dancing music was granted and a wonderful night was had by all.

MARINA BAY DAY TRIP

 

We often forget just how lucky we are to live in New England and be surrounded by nature's beauty.  Recently we took a day trip to Marina Bay and reminded ourselves of our fortune and enjoyed the sea and the salty air.

 

ROCK PAINTING

During some of the trips mentioned above, Annie makes a point to gather smooth rocks for painting and we place them in our gardens.  Check out the artists hard at work below...



We can't take credit for the rock painting above, but thought we'd let all the natives of Walpole know that the dog rock on Plympton Street has had a fresh face lift and is looking good!

WHEEL OF FORTUNE

Laurie Blake of Home Instead Senior Care has been kind enough to bring in her Wheel of Fortune game once monthly, as you can see - it was a big hit!

 

THE WESTWOOD SWING BAND

Thank goodness for rain dates! The concert that was originally scheduled for Tuesday 8.11.15 was easily moved to Thursday 8.13.15 due to inclement weather.  We are grateful to the band for their flexibility and to Mother Nature for giving us a beautiful evening on Thursday.