Meet the Golden Tones

by Courtney Winger | Dec 16, 2013

The Golden Tones chorus is a 70-voice chorus of retired people who love to sing! The chorus began in 1988 as a sing-along activity offered at the Wayland Senior Center. Over time, it evolved into a vibrant performing chorus of men and women from all over the MetroWest...

Generations Incorporated

by Courtney Winger | Dec 16, 2013

At a recent meeting, a usually shy volunteer member brought a note given to her by a student that expressed how much the student loved and would miss her when the school year ends. This note is now proudly hanging on her fridge as a daily reminder of her impact on a...

Finding Purpose in Teaching Kids

by Courtney Winger | Dec 4, 2013

Six months after retiring from her position as an administrator at a Jamaica Plain early education program, 70-year-old Lorna Backas was restless. “I just couldn’t stay home anymore so I applied for a volunteer position reading to kids,” said Lorna. “Everything...

Senior Companion Program

by hbrack | Dec 1, 2013

Program Description: The Senior Companion Program is part of Senior Corps, a network of national service programs that provides older Americans with the opportunity to apply their life experiences to meeting community needs. The Senior Companion Program is a special...

Cycling for Strength & Social Interaction

by hbrack | Oct 1, 2013

Ninety-four-year-old Priscilla lives in a retirement community and suffers from dementia and failing eyesight. Her favorite activity? Cycling. Priscilla is joined by her daughter, 64-year-old Harriet, who, despite owning her own business, takes time off each week to...