Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary as Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce Members
This past March, we were honored to receive our 20th Anniversary Membership Participation Award from the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce.
This past March, we were honored to receive our 20th Anniversary Membership Participation Award from the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce.
A memory café is held in a safe and comfortable space where caregivers and their loved ones can socialize and enjoy activities together.
They allow those living with any form of dementia or cognitive decline an opportunity to enjoy the company of other.
Memory Cafes’ provide mutual support, exchange of information and a place for caregivers to enjoys activities with their loved one as a break from the normal routine.
Enjoy connections made through music, dancing, crafts, guided reminiscing, painting, exercise…you name it!
Each memory cafe’ is different but they all offer a variety of engaging activities for participants.
Refreshments will be enjoyed from 10:30-11:00 and then the activity will be from 11-12.
Meets the Third Tuesday of Every Month
10:30am-12:00pm
Groton Center • 163 West Main Street • Groton, Massachusetts 01450
To register, or for questions contact: Ashley Shaheen at The Groton Center
978-448-1170 • Email: Ashaheen@grotonma.gov
Resident Profile: Alan Dyson
Alan Dyson is one of our newest residents at RiverCourt Residences and he is always open to telling anyone a good story. Alan has been writing since he was in his 60s and loves to tell the stories of his life. His favorite pastimes are listening to music, chatting and socializing, and writing his life stories. When he was younger he loved to be outside and play baseball and football. He also lived by a farm where he loved to visit the animals with his brother when he was 5 and his brother was 6.
His mom taught him a lot of life lessons and advice in his life including “always ladies first,” “you always need to help others,” “and always keep in touch with those that you love.” One of his favorite memories in life was when he and his wife of 58 years went to Africa when MIT sent him there to teach at 54 years old and they were there for a summer. His favorite music includes artists like Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra, his favorite movies are about the natural world, and his favorite television shows to watch are the news, MSNBC, CNN, and the local news.
An accomplishment that Alan is proud of is having two great children who then had their own 2 kids. Seeing his kids go off to college was another big accomplishment for him as well as seeing them succeed. His favorite memory with his son was when he was 3 and he liked to watch the squirrels and wanted to feed them. He also wanted to make homes for them and paint their tails (with non-toxic paint) then would let them loose again. What makes Alan the happiest today though is meeting new people and hearing their stories along the way. Welcome, Alan to RiverCourt Residences!
Employee of the Month: Rose Woitowicz RN, Wellness Nurse
Rose is our employee of the month here at RiverCourt Residences in the month of April. Rose has worked at RiverCourt for 3 years after her Aunt had lived in memory care when Kim was the director. She was impressed with how they managed and cared for the residents, so it made her want to work here. Rose has been an RA for 38 years and has always loved caring for people. Before becoming a nurse, she had worked in other areas in nursing homes for 6 years and she loved working with the older population.
Rose’s favorite part of her job is working with the residents and meeting all the wonderful people at RiverCourt. She has far too many memories to choose which one is her specific favorite, but she really loves working here and everyone here has become like family to her. She is a great addition to RiverCourt and truly cares about everyone here.
Rose was born in Boston and grew up on the South Shore. Some hobbies that she likes outside of work include spending time with her grandkids, walking, hiking, hanging out with friends, and energy work. Congratulations Rose on being April’s Employee of the month!
10:00am- Intro To Resistance Bands
Instructor: Valerie
4:00pm- Guided Meditation
Instructor: Valerie
9:30am- Rc Water Bottle Give-Away
10:00am- Laughter Yoga
Instructor: Cailin
3:30pm- Seated Fitness
Instructor: Carol
Laughter Yoga with Cailin with Memory Care
10:30am- Fruit Infused Water Bar
11:00am- Zumba
Instructor: Carol
4:00pm- Noodle Exercises
Instructor: Amanda
Zumba with Carol
Pool Noodle Fitness Class
10:00am- Light & Lively Class
Instructor: Katie
3:45pm- Smoothie Bar
4:30pm- Drum Fit Demo
Instructors: Sandy & Sam
11:00am- Chair Zumba
Instructor: Vera
4:00pm- Chair Yoga Dance
Instructor: Amanda
Beth and Bob Shaw’s love story is like any other, but just as
unique at the same time. Their first meeting was when they were
set up on a blind date at a drive in at Malden by Beth’s roommate
at the time. Bob’s first impression of Beth was that she was
attractive, intelligent, and nice. After the first date, Beth and Bob
spent the next year and a half to two years dating and spending
time together doing as many fun things as possibly they could.
Roommate reunions, going to George, picnics in the park, and
going to the Wang theater together were just some of the activities
that were mentioned.
Then in the summer of 1966, Bob tried to approach Beth’s father 2 times, and eventually succeeded in asking for Beth’s hand during a lunch meeting in Boston. Beth’s father gave a resounding yes and it was set, Bob would propose. Beth of course said yes, and the wedding date was set. The wedding was wonderful and lit up a huge smile on Bob’s face when he was talking about it. Friends, family, college roommates were all there to witness it, with the reception following in Beth’s parents back yard.
Beth and Bob went on to have three children who went on to have 4 children of their own. Bob stated that having three kids who were very smart and attentive in all schooling’s was one of his biggest accomplishments. They lived in Westford for 37 years where their children all went through their school careers and eventually moved to Groton for the next 11 years.
Some of their favorite memories include trips to Alaska and other places all over the globe, but their favorite trip was when they went to Africa to see the Total Eclipse of the Sun together. Beth was very successful in her career working at a Nursing school as well as being President of the League of Women Voters. Their favorite hobby together was that they loved hosting dinner parties in both Westford and Groton. After 11 years in Groton, they both moved into RiverCourt Residences where they both reside to this day.
Located in West Groton, Massachusetts we proudly offer senior assisted living, independent living, memory and respite care to individuals throughout the area including the communities of Littleton, Townsend, Harvard, Dracut, Ayer, Westford, Chelmsford, Boxboro, Lunenburg & East Lunenburg, Carlisle, Maynard, Pepperell, Dunstable, Leominster, Shirley, Stow, Acton and Concord.
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