Vibrant Living at New Pond Village: January 2016

January has been kind to us this year, perhaps feeling a bit of guilt for the fury it displayed in 2015. Now we wait with baited breath and crossed fingers that February will follow suit.

Here at New Pond Village, the residents have been making the most of the mild winter, keeping busy both indoors and out with a variety of different trips and programs...

THE MAGIC OF DAVID HALL

On Friday, January 8, Magician and Mentalist David Hall wowed the audience with his mind-bending tricks. David's program is designed to be interactive and included participation from willing audience members.

David "working his magic" on an audience member. Photo credit: Walpole Times


Bob Grady was among the many audience members wowed by the dollar bill trick. Photo Credit: The Walpole Times

We had a great turnout! The captive audience pictured above all agreed that David put on a wonderful show! Photo Credit: The Walpole Times

CBS SCENE RESTAURANT

AND THE HALL AT PATRIOT PLACE

Despite the disappointing loss to the Denver Broncos, The New England Patriots still have the unwavering support of the residents of New Pond Village. We enjoyed a delicious lunch at CBS Scene Restaurant at Patriot Place and then walked right next door to "The Hall" at Patriot Place where we experienced a guided tour of the multi-media New England Patriots inspired exhibits.

Alice poses with the likeness of some familiar players

Charlie is proud to stand up for the New England Patriots!

A group shot at Patriot Place

Walking through the helmet

Marcia, Jean and Kathy in the midst of a team huddle

Rose is all smiles as she poses with Tom Brady

WINGMASTERS - NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS OF PREY

We were in awe of the knowledge and experience that Julie Ann Collier of Wingmasters delivered to us with her program, North American Birds of Prey on Wednesday, January 20. Wingmasters is a partnership of two people dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of North American birds of prey.

Julie Anne Collier and Jim Parks are both licensed raptor rehabilitators based in Massachusetts. Together they care for injured birds of prey. Most of the birds they rehabilitate can ultimately be released back into the wild, but in some cases the birds are left permanently handicapped. Julie and Jim are further licensed to provide a home for these non-releasable raptors, and to use them for educational programs.