Happy Anniversary to New Pond Village!

2015 marks the 25th Anniversary of New Pond Village and we chose the third week in July to commemorate the occasion with five days of events and programming.  Take a look below at all of our photos.  You will notice there are a LARGE number of photos for this month's blog - but we had so much fun we just couldn't leave any out!

 

Monday, July 13

GARDEN PARTY

The week kicked-off with a party designed to celebrate our brand new raised bed gardens that were just completed this spring.  We hired a violinist, the kitchen supplied delicious hors d'oeuvres and wine and all had a wonderful time.

 

Tuesday, July 14

ROLLING REVELERS

 

Ask any resident or associate here, they will tell you our maintenance team is the best.  The department is led by director John Curtin and includes techs Danny, Billy and Mark.  "The boys" as they're affectionately known, all put in countless hours of work to ensure that our community is still running smoothly, even after 25 years.  During anniversary week we added an additional duty to their job descriptions: Ice CreamTruck Guys!  We thought it would be a big hit if we turned the maintenance van into an ice cream truck and had "the boys" deliver ice cream novelties to all associates and residents.  Needless to say, the event was a success and lots of laughs ensued. 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, July 14

Evening Under the Stars

with

 The Southeastern Massachusetts

Community Concert Band

 

The community spirit that was a key ingredient in the 19th century community bands is alive and well with this 30+ piece group.   Residents enjoyed an evening of nostalgic music, cool wine, and the company of neighbors and friends.

 

 

 

Wednesday, July 15

Memories and Mementos Cocktail Reception

 

We designed this cocktail reception to remember and honor the years past while also celebrating our bright future.  Photos and keepsakes were on display while members of the greater Walpole community including the Fire Chief, State Representative and the Director of the Council on Aging were all in attendance.

 

 

Thursday, July 16

25th Anniversary Gala Dinner Dance

 

Residents dined on delicious dishes prepared by our talented dining team and enjoyed the music of the popular David Burbank Orchestra.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, July 17

Fox25 News Zip Trip

 

As we wrapped up our week of fun, what better way to cap it off than with a little free press? We learned that Fox25 News would be heading to Walpole for their summer Friday ZipTrip series and decided to send our bus on down!

 

 

 

Friday, July 17

Judith Kalaora Presents:

I Now Pronounce You, Lucy Stone

 

Last on our agenda for the week was a dynamic performance from resident favorite, Judith Kalaora.  Judith has delighted residents time and again with her fascinating performances and this time was no different.  Judith's goal is to tell the stories of women throughout history who made big impacts, yet do not receive much notoriety in today's history books.  Lucy Stone's story touches on the gender caste system and encompasses with it the fierce abolitionist movement. 

 

 

 

See you next month!