At The Commons, Henry found new ways to nurture his love for development and gardening. Whether tending to community green spaces, sharing his expertise with fellow residents or collaborating on long-term planting plans, he has discovered fresh opportunities to stay connected to his passions. What began as a transition became a new season of growth—one […]
When The Commons in Lincoln asked residents to share photos and materials for a Veterans Day display, Harry Goodman initially declined. “That is ancient history,” said the 94-year-old. For Harry, fighting in World War II was just one in a long series of adventures and hardships that began when he was a boy in pre-war […]
A Long-Term Insurance Policy Caroline Jacobs moved to The Commons in 2010, becoming one of the community’s original residents. Previously, she lived in Lexington, Mass., for 30 years with her late husband Norman, who passed away in 2012. Without family nearby, Caroline chose The Commons to ensure she would have support as her needs change […]
On July 20, 1969, the world was changed as 500 million people watched Neil Armstrong become the first man to step foot on the Moon. The Apollo 11 astronauts and the people behind the scenes became instant heroes. One man, Arthur Winston, was monumental in inspiring Buzz Aldrin, the second man to set foot on […]
For three decades, Dr. Timothy Johnson was a household name when it came to medical news. The first Medical Editor for ABC News, he was a regular guest on Good Morning America and all the network’s news shows, helping to educate millions of Americans about health care issues and current events. Soon after retiring, Dr. Johnson and his wife, […]
Robert has lent his experience to The Commons by teaching art classes to our residents. We consider ourselves lucky to have such a talented artist in our midst! “I couldn’t just retire.” While many people look forward to retirement, Robert’s philosophy is, “You need to have something to retire to.” So, when the Harvard College […]
Resident Wanda Paik’s Musical Journey Regular live music performances are one of the joys of living at The Commons, and many of the residents have impressive musical backgrounds themselves. One such resident is Wanda Paik, performed a concert for fellow residents in our Great Room. Wanda’s musical journey began at a young age when her […]
You can call Caroline Jacobs one of the originals. In 2007, she and her husband put down a deposit before there were any apartments to look at. In 2010, they were one of the first couples to move in as soon as The Commons in Lincoln, a Massachusetts senior living community, was open. “I looked […]
A growing partnership between the Green City Growers and The Commons in Lincoln has harvested friendships, terrific memories and food for the dinner table. You can’t beat that. The Commons in Lincoln gets a visit from “Farmer Cait” every Tuesday afternoon for a couple of hours. She spends time with the Memory Care residents in […]
In her last job before retirement, Beverly Decker Reed found a culmination of many issues dear to her heart: helping families with children, addressing poverty, and trying to right some of the inequities in the world’s poorest countries. Bev taught school and worked with Williams College — in admissions, alumni relations and development — in prior years, […]