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Robert L. Pillsbury: From Two Dimensions to Three

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 & Her Community of Music Enthusiasts

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. Wanda’s musical journey began at a young age when her mother brought home a small pump organ for her to […]

Caroline Jacobs: One of the First to Call The Commons Home

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 […]