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7 Adventures for Retirees in Boston This Fall

With its crisp air and beautiful colors, there’s no place like Boston to experience the fall season. The area comes alive in autumn with fun outdoor activities and festive events to celebrate harvest time and New England history. Whether you’re a Boston native or new to town, retirees are never short on adventures to take throughout the fall. “Fall is a wonderful time to get out and experience Boston at its finest,” says Jake Quigley, Executive Director of Waterstone at the Circle, a luxury

Six Ways Waterstone at the Circle Promotes Aging Well

As seniors are living longer and longer lives, the focus on health and wellness has increased in importance. Today’s seniors aren’t content just to sit on the porch and let their retirement years pass them by – they’re actively seeking out adventures and demanding more of this new phase of their lives. Which means they don’t want to just age – they want to age well. “Aging well means more than just staying physically healthy,” says Jake Quigley, Executive Director of Waterstone at the Circle,

Ease Into Your Move: Downsizing Has An Upside at The Circle

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: downsizing can be an emotionally overwhelming experience, especially for older adults who are leaving their home of many years. However, Waterstone at the Circle’s staff are passionate about helping you create not a new home, but an extension of your previous home. A common fear when thinking about a move into a new space is that one might feel restricted, especially if you have prized furniture, artwork, books or memorabilia you could not fathom

Bridging friendships and social connections at The Circle

In her TED Talk, developmental psychologist Susan Pinker discusses longevity and what it takes to live to 100 years and beyond. Pinker uses the Italian island of Sardinia, which has more than six times as many centenarians as the mainland and ten times as many as North America, as her prime example. According to Pinker, it’s not the Sardinians’ Mediterranean diet, often touted as a way to delay aging, that keeps them healthy and active for so long, but rather their culture’s emphasis on close

Resident-Centric: For the Love of Food

Our executive chef, Jason King, joined our culinary team because he hoped to share his love of food with those who enjoy it as much as he does. He also wanted to cook for people who would challenge him to prepare foods not already in his repertoire — and he hasn’t been disappointed. Formally trained under several James Beard award winners at two renowned Boston restaurants, Abe & Louie’s and The Tuscan Grill, Jason says his love of food developed while cooking with his family, which he

The benefits of urban living — it's all right here

People choose to live at Waterstone at the Circle for many reasons, including its central and convenient location. Accessibility to the event venues, shops, restaurants and services you want – some within walking distance – is a huge draw to the urban lifestyle, especially when you’re accustomed to it. Below we've listed a few very local places if you want something to do in the neighborhood. Residents can also ask our concierges to coordinate reservations and car service for any activity they

A Marathon of Boston Pride

The Boston Marathon, the longest-running 26.2-mile race, was inspired by the first Olympic Games marathon in 1896. What began a year later as a small, local race with only 15 participants has now blossomed into one of the largest and most popular annual road races in the world. Today, runners must meet qualifying times to gain coveted race entries, drawing elite runners from across the globe to Boston every April. Held the third Monday of every April on the same day as Patriot’s Day, a state-

Aging in Place: Supportive Services at Waterstone at the Circle

A move to a senior living community is a great choice for older adults who want to simplify their lives and spend more time pursuing their interests and passions. Many communities offer hospitality services, lifestyle amenities and activities for residents. However, it’s important for residents to think ahead — as their care needs evolve, will their senior living community have a plan to ensure they can age in place? Waterstone at the Circle offers comprehensive onsite supportive services to

5 things to do in Boston this spring

Located in Boston’s historic Cleveland Circle neighborhood, Waterstone at The Circle has a slew of attractions and amenities right outside our door. While many of them can be enjoyed year round, spring weather makes them all the more enjoyable. As winter comes to end, and the days get sunnier and warmer, we encourage you to get out and explore the neighborhood and surrounding city. Here are the top five things to do in Boston this spring: Take an afternoon stroll Spring is a beautiful time of

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7 Adventures for Retirees in Boston This Fall

Six Ways Waterstone at the Circle Promotes Aging Well

Ease Into Your Move: Downsizing Has An Upside at The Circle