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A Loving Tribute to Freida and Hy Ainbinder
One evening 75 years ago, pretty and petite Freida “Tootsie” Weisberg traveled to Winthrop from Allston via the narrow gauge railroad to meet her friend Frieda Silverman. That same evening,… Read More
ALS House Opens
Governor Deval Patrick attended the open house for the new ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) Residence at the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea August 13. Pictured above is Patrick… Read More
Fran Goldfield: A Woman of Firsts
Fran Goldfield of Swampscott has accomplished many “firsts” in her 89 years. She was the first female psychologist licensed to practice in Massachusetts, the first female psychologist/attorney to practice in… Read More
Birthday Boy
95 — Mazel tov to Stan Berenson, Esq. of Marblehead, who celebrated his 95th birthday on August 24 at a party with family and friends. Read More
Back to School Tips for Seniors
It’s that time of year — back to school. And it’s not just for kids any more. Many seniors are hitting the books so they can finally finish their degrees,… Read More
W.A.G. Creates Social Options for Jewish Widows and Widowers
Though still in its infancy, W.A.G. (Jewish Widows and Widowers Activity Group) has become one of the North Shore’s most active and rapidly growing organizations. W.A.G. was born about a… Read More
Chelsea Jewish Foundation Hosts Open House to Showcase First ALS Residence in the Nation
The Chelsea Jewish Foundation, sponsor of the nation’s first urban model Green House nursing home, The Leonard Florence Center for Living (LFCL), will host a grand opening and open house… Read More
Increasing Discretionary Income During Retirement
As you were planning for retirement, your own financial future was your top priority — but you also kept in mind the legacy you would leave your children. As retirement… Read More
‘Home Sweet Home’ for Elders
It might sound a bit hokey, but the first thing that came to mind on a recent visit to Rubin & Thompson Assisted Living in Saugus was Home Sweet Home.… Read More
Aviv Board Considers New Direction
For 65 years, Aviv Centers for Living has prided itself on providing top-notch long- and short-term care for seniors. Aviv, which currently serves over 400 clients a day at the… Read More
A Swinging Success
Co-chairs Darren Aizanman and Jay Goldman were among the 130 players who enjoyed the 16th annual Aviv Centers for Living-IRA Lexus Champions for Charity Golf Tournament. The event, held at… Read More