Memory Cafe | December 2025
What a magical afternoon at our Memory Café! Magician Stephanie Beach wowed us with her tricks and had everyone laughing with her fun, eccentric energy. It was a show full of smiles, laughter, and amazement!
5th Annual First Responders BBQ | 2025
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our 5th Annual First Responders BBQ! We’re so grateful for all that our local heroes do every day. It was wonderful to share delicious food and enjoy live music together!
Sock Hop | August 2025
We rocked our socks off at our Sock Hop! A huge thank you to The Retro Polatin Band for bringing the ultimate ‘50s & ‘60s vibes with their high-energy hits. From diner-style burgers & fries by our friends at The Publick House to sweet raspberry lime rickies, it was a night full of music, food, and good times!
Caribbean Night | July 2025
What a night! We had an amazing turnout of 90 guests at our Caribbean Night! Everyone enjoyed tropical drinks, a delicious taco bar catered by The Publick House, and incredible island vibes from The Tropical Gems steel drum band. Thank you to everyone who joined us — it was such a fun evening! Stay tuned for the next one!
July 2025 Council on Aging Visits RiverCourt!
A big thank you to the Council on Aging for organizing a fantastic field trip to visit us here at RiverCourt Residences! Highlights included a wonderful presentation by resident our Carl, a fun round of RiverCourt Trivia hosted by our Director of Business Development, Sandy Becker, a tour of our beautiful community, a delicious lunch at the Haven Café catered by Finicky Fork, and sweet parting gifts—cookies and a cooler bag!
July 2025 Memory Cafe Luncheon
We had such a lovely time at our Memory Café Luncheon with Lara from Seaglass & Me Designs! We enjoyed a delicious lunch and created the cutest framed seaglass art—seagulls soaking up the beachy vibes! Thank you, Lara, for bringing creativity and sunshine to our day!
Join us at our next Memory Cafe on Friday, September 5th! Our Memory Cafes are a way to give caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia or cognitive decline dedicated time to relax, socialize, and spend time together while enjoying a fun activity. Activities usually involve music, dancing, crafts, and other interactive elements to get everyone involved and creating special connections.
June 2025 Memory Cafe
What a groovy morning at our Memory Café! Big thanks to singer/guitarist Andy Ross—a RiverCourt favorite—for bringing the tunes and getting us up and dancing at The Groton Center! Our smiles were unstoppable!
Memory Cafés are special gatherings where caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia or cognitive decline can relax, socialize, and enjoy meaningful moments together. From music and dancing to crafts, painting, and more—no two cafés are the same, but all are filled with joy, creativity, and connection. Next time, we’re mixing it up with an artistic twist… stay tuned for an inspiring and artful surprise!
National CNA Week
We kicked off National CNA Week (6/12–6/18) in the sweetest way—starting with an iced coffee bar, custom fragrance diffuser making, and plenty of treats and goodies to show our appreciation! We’re celebrating our amazing CNAs all week long, ending with a beach party and ice cream bar!
2025 Jazz Brunch
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Jazz Brunch! We enjoyed a delicious spread, perfect weather, and the incredible sounds of the Alex Minasian Jazz Trio. Great food, great music, and even better company—what more could we ask for?
2025 Spring Fling Fun!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Spring Fling! We were excited to welcome back The Rockin’ Chairs, who brought the energy and had everyone moving. Despite temps only in the low 50s, we had an amazing turnout of over 100 people! From the outdoor cookout to the great music and even better company, it was a wonderful way to kick off the season.
Groton Center Speaker Series Featuring Hank Phillippi Ryan
What a fantastic afternoon at our Speaker Series at The Groton Center! A big thank you to the amazing Hank Phillippi Ryan for such a fun and captivating talk. With 15 bestselling psychological thrillers and some of the genre’s most prestigious awards to her name, Hank truly kept us on the edge of our seats!
Celebrating National Nurses Week!
What a fantastic way to kick off National Nurses Week! A heartfelt thank you to our amazing professional partners who joined us for a creative afternoon of framed sea glass art with the talented Lara from The Sea & Me Designs. A special shoutout to the Rolling Pizza Truck and Sweeties Candy Bus for adding the perfect flavor and fun to the day! Here’s to celebrating our incredible nurses all week long!
Groton Center Speaker Series Featuring Andrew Noone
Thank you to Andrew Noone for another great Speaker Series event at The Groton Center! An independent scholar, Andrew shared the fascinating story behind his book—sparked by a dinner conversation about Bathsheba Spooner, who was executed while five months pregnant and buried with three soldiers across from his new home. The history was compelling, and we’re grateful he brought it to life for our audience.
April 2025 Memory Cafe
Things got messy in the best way at our Memory Café! Huge thanks to Beth from the Groton Public Library for showing us how to turn shaving cream and food coloring into gorgeous marbleized masterpieces! With her Harvard smarts and creative heart, Beth brought the perfect mix of fun and flair to our day. We laughed, we swirled, we made art magic!
Groton Center Speaker Series Featuring Loretta LaRoche
Laughter, joy, and a full house! We had a hilarious and entertaining afternoon at The Groton Center with the incredible Loretta Laroche! Loretta had us laughing nonstop while we sipped, snacked, and soaked up her hilarious wisdom! Thank you to everyone who joined us! Stay tuned for next month’s Speaker Series guest: Andrew Noone!
RiverCourt Raves
Shouting out our amazing team with RiverCourt Raves! Residents, families, and staff can now recognize employees who go above and beyond by writing a RiverCourt Raves card! We’ve created a special board to showcase these heartfelt messages and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our incredible team. Thank you for all that you do!
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Luck was on our side for a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Littleton COA! We enjoyed a classic corned beef and cabbage dinner, topped off with rich Guinness brownies—delicious! Thank you for having us—we had a shamrockin’ good time!
March Madness
We had a blast celebrating March Madness with a deep dive into Boston Celtics history! Sports book author and veteran journalist Marty Gitlin took us on an exciting journey through the team’s greatest players, unforgettable moments, and legendary championship runs. As the most successful franchise in NBA history, the Celtics’ legacy is second to none!
A huge thank you to Marty for an engaging and educational program—and to everyone who joined us for the fun!
February 2025 | Memory Cafe, Virtual Reality Experience
Adventure from our seats!
Our Memory Café took a trip around the world—without even packing a bag! From the Guinness Factory to the streets of Germany, the depths of the ocean, and even childhood homes not visited in decades, this VR experience with BrookHaven was truly special!
Plus, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast while exploring—because every great adventure starts with good food!
Mac & Masterpieces Networking Event
Art, mac & cheese, and great company—what more could we ask for? A big thank you to our professional partners for joining us in creating wool masterpieces with the talented Rachel Benson. We loved sharing creativity, good wine, and even better conversations with you all!
RiverCourt Residences 23rd Birthday Celebration
A huge thank you to The California Dreamers for rocking out with us as we celebrated 23 amazing years at RiverCourt Residences! We sang, we laughed, and we indulged in delicious pizza, ice cream, and cake!
Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun—here’s to many more years of wonderful memories!
January 2025 Memory Cafe
What a wonderful time we had at our Monthly Memory Café at the Groton Center! From delicious refreshments to dancing the morning away, the highlight of the day was being serenaded by the incredible saxophonist Brian Kane. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special event!
Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
A huge shoutout to our incredible RiverCourt staff for showcasing their creativity and holiday spirit in our Gingerbread House Decorating Contest! From colorful candies to snowy frosting, each house is a true masterpiece.
Cookie Decorating
Our Reflections community had a blast cookie decorating!
Memory Cafe Luncheon
Our Memory Café Luncheon was such a joy! Saxophonist Brian Kane filled the room with classic Christmas tunes, bringing the holiday spirit to life. Decorating festive cookies added a sweet touch to this merry celebration. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
December 2024 Memory Cafe
We had a great time at this month’s Memory Café! A big shoutout to Raindrop Avenue for bringing the joy with their amazing tunes. The music had us dancing, smiling, and making wonderful memories together. Can’t wait to do it all again next month!
Friendsgiving
A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Friendsgiving celebration! We shared a delicious traditional turkey dinner with all the fixin’s, made even more special by Diane Dexter’s beautiful piano serenade. Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and gratitude!
The Haven Acrylic Painting Class
RiverCourt held their first acrylic painting class in the Haven with our new instructor, Sue Marion. It was well received! We plan on having a Spring Gala with all the future art work. Stay Tuned!
Harvard Garden Club Volunteer Visit
RiverCourt Residents were extra crafty today! Pictured below is our jewelry making & flower arranging classes.
RiverCourt Annual Craft Fair
We had a great turnout at RiverCourts Annual Craft Fair. Thank you to all the vendors and guests that helped make our event a success!
Grand Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Haven
A huge THANK YOU to the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce for hosting our Grand Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Haven at RiverCourt Residences!
We’re thrilled to introduce this beautiful new community space, designed for our residents and guests to gather, relax, and connect. From a state-of-the-art art studio to a cozy book nook, wellness center, modern kitchen café, coffee bar, and even an exclusive movie theater, The Haven offers something for everyone. We can’t wait for you to experience all the enriching moments this space has to offer!
Speaker Series at the Groton Center
Thank you, Dan Shaughnessy, for an unforgettable start to our 2024-2025 Speaker Series at The Groton Center!
Born and raised right here in Groton, Dan is the Sports Columnist & Associate Editor at the Boston Globe and author of Wish It Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics. His stories and insights brought the magic of the Larry Bird era to life!
Life is Peachy at RiverCourt Residences!
We enjoyed delicious peach-themed refreshments with a lively performance by The California Dreamers! It was a day filled with sweet memories & fun.
Bingo with our friends at the Lancaster COA!
We had a fantastic time providing lunch and playing Bingo with our friends at the Lancaster COA!
Nothing beats good food, great company, and a few exciting rounds of Bingo.
Fun visit with barn animals at Rivercourt!
Bizarre Birds of the World with Dr. Stephen Hale!
Dr. Stephen Hale, from Open World Explorers, came by with an entertaining and educational program on all of the bizarre birds of the world!
Red Sox Vs. Yankees
Respected sports writer & baseball expert
Visited RiverCourt to share a century of unforgettable moments in the fiercest rivalry in American sports! Enjoyed delicious burgers, hot dogs, and fresh popcorn to fuel our baseball game energy!
Memory Care
We hold it at the Groton Center every third Tuesday of the month!
