Sweet Summertime...

June was a month filled with programs and activities designed around the much anticipated warm weather. 

 

We hope you enjoy our photos of events and outings in the last month...

 

Patricia Perry Presents: Weddings Unveiled

 

Modern brides carry flowers, wear something borrow and something blue, and often get carried over the threshold. These modern traditions have very old roots, sometimes dating back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. This show, presented by Patricia Perry of Sneak Peek Productions, took a very candid look at engagement, wedding, and wedding night traditions, and even had some audience participation!  See below for photos...

 

 

Patrica explained the layers of the bridal gown and what each represented to our bride for the day, Eileen Quinn.

 

Almost ready!



From L to R - our bridesmaid, bride, maid of honor, best "man" and Patricia Perry.  How wonderful was it that our chosen bride, Eileen Quinn, never got a chance to wear a wedding gown on her own wedding day as she and her husband were both in the military at the time.  Congratulations all over again to Eileen - you are a beautiful bride!

 

 

Heritage Museum and Gardens - Sandwich, MA

Heritage Museums & Gardens is comprised of three galleries and expansive gardens located in historic Sandwich, Massachusetts. It includes galleries for American Folk Art, a vintage carousel, automobiles and traveling exhibitions. During our visit we were given a guided tour of the Wyeth exhibit which offered insights into the work of these giants of American art. N. C. Wyeth’s sixteen oil paintings from Poems of American Patriotism, with their depictions of George Washington, Paul Revere, and Abraham Lincoln served as the departure point. Landscapes by Andrew Wyeth speak to the importance of land and sea in defining American identity. Also included are evocative and provocative images by Jamie that deal with some of the figures of our times and our preoccupation with mystery and mortality. We also got a chance to see the gardens which feature a collection of thousands of rhododendrons, including a collection of the world-renowned Dexter variety. The grounds also include the Old East Mill, a windmill built in Orleans, Massachusetts in 1800, and extensively restored in 1999-2000.

Top Row from Left: Mary, Bette, Bill, Gail, Pat and Prue
Bottom Row from Left: Jean, Barbara, Mary and Shirley

 

Pawtucket Red Sox

 

McCoy Stadium has it all - comfortable seats, inexpensive tickets and food and a fun and family atmosphere enjoyable for all ages.  Below are photos from the first of three games we plan to attend this summer.  Go Paw Sox!

Our fearless driver, Scott

Marilyn getting into the Paw Sox spirit!

Marcia and Kathy enjoy the game

Summer Cook-Outs

Each summer, residents are treated to a series of delicious barbeques designed to take place on the back patio (weather permitting).  Below are photos from the first one of the season.  Hats off to Chef Bob and his team for creating culinary masterpieces that truly wowed all who attended.

Stephanie, Ann, Helen and Gail

Gordon, Jean, Barbara and Fred

From Left: Marcia, Kathy, Leif and Shirley

A visual of the delicious food

 

A second shot of the grilled shrimp salad

Around the community...

 

Martha continues to create beautful artwork in the Aldridge activity room

Our Fitness Specialist, Mary Annati, leads a full class in morning exercises

 

Our new raised beds are coming along nicely...

 

Gail working her magic in the garden

This July marks the 25th Anniversary of New Pond Village.  We will be celebrating with a string of events beginning on Monday, July 13th.  Please check our monthly calendar for event dates and times and feel free to join us as we commemorate this joyous occasion.