At Waterstone at the Circle, residents don’t just enjoy a carefree lifestyle, they also experience a world of lifelong learning, cultural opportunities and social engagement. Join us at an upcoming event for a preview of all that awaits at The Circle.
Upcoming Events
February 28
Lecture: The Swing Era
Friday, February 28, 2020 - 2:00pm
Light refreshments will be served. Oh, it don’t mean a thing … Join music director, historian and educator Richard Travers for his passionate discussion on the music and players in the era of swing.
March 5
Lecture: Power Plants & Natural Disasters
Thursday, March 5, 2020 - 2:00pm
Light refreshments will be served. Professor Jennifer Cole will present “How Power Plants Can Lessen the Natural Disasters They Are Causing and Save Us All Money.” Jennifer is a professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Boston College and in the Harvard Graduate School of Sustainability.
March 10
Current Topics: 2020 Primaries
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - 2:00pm
Light refreshments will be served. Professor Dan Urman from Northeastern University’s School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs will catch us up on what’s happening in the 2020 presidential primaries.
March 14
Positively Rhythmic! Drum Circle
Saturday, March 14, 2020 - 11:00am
A continental breakfast will be served. Rhythmic drumming is a powerful ancient therapy used to heal the body, mind and spirit. As a physical and cognitive workout, rhythmic drumming is proven to reduce stress, manage movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease, boost the immune system and promote joyful social interaction. Lissa Kapust, LICSW, will give a brief introduction about group drumming prior to leading this entertaining and interactive therapy session. Join us!
March 16
Travelogue: Inside Bhutan
Monday, March 16, 2020 - 3:00pm
Light refreshments will be served. World traveler and photojournalist Barry Pell will take us on a visual adventure through the Land of the Thunder Dragon. Tucked between China and India, the small kingdom is covered with dense forests and massive Buddhist monasteries. There are no traffic lights and the government points to Gross National Happiness as its chief economic indicator. Come learn about Bhutanese history, culture and its recent emergence from centuries-long isolation.
March 25
Musical Lecture: Emerson & “Our Transcendental Passion”
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - 2:00pm
Light refreshments will be served. Composer Paul John Rudoi will discuss the new Spring 2020 piece he composed for the Boston Cecilia community chorus. “Our Transcendental Passion” is formed in the style of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Passions but with writings by Ralph Waldo Emerson and other influential Transcendentalists. Join us for an interactive lecture about Emerson’s presence in Rudoi’s Passion and musical examples from the piece.
