We’re excited to announce Senior Housing News has named Waterstone at Wellesley Best Assisted Living Community in the 2013 SHN Architecture and Design Awards, a national competition to find the most exciting, innovative design solutions in senior housing. 

Happy New Year from everyone at Waterstone! We hope you enjoyed celebrating as much as we did. Coming up, we’re looking forward to some great events. As always, everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend any of our free events. See below for details on an upcoming magic show and a lecture by author Michael J. Stedman.

Magician Gilbert Stubbs to perform – Jan. 6, 2:30 p.m. 

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and we’re all planning our resolutions. Chances are, most resolutions will pertain to health and fitness no matter what age you are.

Christmas is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with friends and music? Please join us for a free performance by jazz musician Brian Kane as we count down the days to Christmas. Not only is Brian a talented saxophone player, he’s also a musical educator well-versed in the history and music of the big band era. He’ll share interesting facts in between songs.

As a community that deeply values the arts, we offer ongoing musical and cultural opportunities open to the public. We want everyone, from our residents and staff to Wellesley at large, to be able to immerse themselves in the rich culture our town has to offer.  

A regular exercise regimen promotes healthy aging. And according to a recent study, starting an exercise routine later in life can still significantly enhance your physical and mental health.

You’re never too old to learn something new. In fact, there are many reasons we should all pursue lifelong education as we age and enter our retirement years:

Waterstone is a place brimming with creativity. From the fine arts to poetry to fiction, our residents and staff take an interest in both creating and learning about art.

With the winter quickly approaching, the flu and common cold are running rampant—it certainly makes you sit up and think about your health and what you can do to protect it!

Without a doubt, art enriches our lives. The benefits of painting, drawing, sculpting, writing and other creative activities helps us flourish as we age. Art can energize us, stimulate the memory and help free the emotions, leaving us feeling calm. It also allows us to tell our life stories in a new way; and by affording us the opportunity for reflection, art can help us understand our own lives better.