Want to dine out? No problem. Would you rather stay in and cook for yourself? You can do that, too. Whatever your dining preferences are, we’re ready to cater to you every day so you can get all you want out of life at The Commons.
Residents Jerry, Bob, Bill and Tom are making the most of the outdoors while the weather is still nice! What’s your go-to outdoor fall activity? 🍁
Keeping our community beautiful is a group effort, and we can’t thank our green-thumbed residents enough for all the hard work they put into their gardens. These beautiful landscapes are one of the many reasons The Commons is a place we’re proud to call home! ☀️
In a 2018 study, continuing care retirement residents of all abilities reported having higher levels of emotional, social, physical and intellectual wellness. This #NationalAssistedLivingWeek, take some time to learn how a CCRC could benefit you or your loved one at any stage of the senior living journey.
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"I could not have chosen a better place for (my Mom). Benchmark has made me feel secure. They care... period."
Click on the link below to learn more about what residents and families value most at Benchmark, as we celebrate National Assisted Living Week.
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Our fitness specialist has taught us plenty of moves to improve our balance. Weight shifting, heel-to-toe stance and single-leg stance all help us learn to react to changes in our position. Just ask resident Therese Marzullo...we are feeling more balanced already! 💪
If you are looking for a new way to get in some daily exercise, do yourself a favor! Take a look at some of the moves you can expect to do in The Commons resident yoga instructor Kelly Western’s class, then make sure to sign up.
What is your go-to relaxation activity? Whether you prefer to take a dip in a heated indoor pool, get pampered at a spa or visit a salon, you will have all these amenities (and more) available to you at The Commons, right in your very own home.
Talk about a meal with a view! This gorgeous octopus dish is one of many unique, five-star culinary meals you can expect to experience at The Commons. What is your favorite dish?
The Commons is more than just a community—everyone is family here! Enjoy building new friendships and maintaining existing ones with daily activities, resident clubs, exercise classes and more.
Chilly evenings are the perfect time for comfort food, like this delicious beef pot pie from Chef Evan. What is your go-to cold-weather food? 🍲
Your core is key when it comes to achieving balance. Our Tai Chi class is a fantastic way to strengthen your core, with deliberately slow movements designed to focus on posture.
Though activities have looked a bit different this year, there has never been a shortage of fun to be had in our community. Thank you to our wonderful activities team for always having something new and exciting to do!
Michelle Tristani, Benchmark’s Corporate Director of Memory Care, recently authored a column on fall prevention, offering important tips aimed at helping keep older adults safe in their homes. #CalledtoCare #FallPreventionWeek
Read the full story below:
https://bit.ly/3ok6quk
Beautifully crusted lamb chops are just one of many five-star meals you can expect to eat at The Commons. We are so grateful to have such a wonderful culinary team! 🍴
Imagine your community—what does it look like? At The Commons, it could feature lush green landscapes, filled with natural beauty while staying close to the city, so you can enjoy any kind of lifestyle you want with your new friends. Schedule a tour today: https://www.thecommonsinlincoln.com/schedule-a-tour
An afternoon pick-me-up from Muddy Water Coffee Roasters? Yes, please! ☕ Thanks for stopping by our campus!
Our residents are proud to be part of The Commons community—just check out their jackets! Megan Bailey and resident Judi Foster designed these jackets for residents who want to get outside and walk to promote the vitality of our community…how cute are these?
As we begin the holiday season, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services provided recommendations on how to celebrate the holidays safely with loved ones who reside in assisted living communities or other senior residential settings. Benchmark and the Commonwealth encourage everyone to be considerate and assess risk of the spread of COVID-19. #CalledtoCare #thanksgiving
Read more about the Commonwealth’s recommendations and considerations below:
https://bit.ly/32TMW6G
Who else is missing these gorgeous fall colors around campus? 🙋♀🙋♂
The Commons’ Fitness Specialist Megan Bailey has some great words of advice for all of us as we head into winter: “If you do not move it, you will lose it!” So keep setting new goals and striving for them once you achieve your current ones, and remember, we have plenty of virtual and in-person fitness resources for everyone!
Whether it is your first day at The Commons or you have been here for years, you will be able to attest to one thing: The food here, like this seared whitefish with red pepper sauce and grilled lemon, is out of this world!
Whether you are looking for a quick bite at home or a meal prepared for you, dining should be an exquisite experience. At The Commons, no matter where you choose to eat, residents are met with fresh, local, healthy ingredients. Because that is the way dining should be, every time.
Winter at The Commons does not mean you have to sacrifice your favorite summer activities…who is up for a dip in our indoor pool?!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner…the only question is, are you dining out or hosting your own romantic soirée? Our residents can enjoy either, whichever they prefer.
Today, Benchmark CEO Tom Grape received his first COVID-19 vaccine at Cabot Park Village, an Independent Living community in Newton, Mass. Tom waited until all residents and associates throughout Benchmark’s 63 communities had a chance to receive their initial dose before rolling up his own sleeve. Tom and the entire Benchmark team are working hard to promote the importance of getting vaccinated.
Through Town Halls with medical experts, associate and resident videos and daily myth-buster emails, Benchmark is ramping up associate vaccine promotion as the second round of clinics begin. Read more below about our efforts to put an end to this terrible virus. #CalledtoCare
https://bit.ly/2Mu48uj
A little cold never bothered us—our socially distanced group walks are a great way to get together and do something good for ourselves! ❄️
It is the perfect time to curl up by the fire with a good book, which our residents love to do in our picturesque library.
