The Country Club (TCC) in Brookline, the first country club in the western hemisphere, dates back to 1882.

This year’s US Open is just the latest chapter in Brookline golf club’s history

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer BROOKLINE - The U.S. Open held at The Country Club (TCC) in Brookline in June is history now. But the...

‘Nana Camp 2021’

HOPEDALE - Many grandparents across the Commonwealth are reunited with their grandchildren again after a long time of social distancing due to the pandemic.  Paula...

Award-winning puppeteer educates audiences in nature

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Southborough – Working as a professional puppeteer throughout New England since 1974, Debbie Costine of Southborough has incorporated her...
An avid lover of the outdoors, Donaghue volunteered for many years for organizations like the Appalachian Mountain Club, the Green Mountain Club and the Westborough Community Land Trust. Photo/Submitted

Representative Kate Donaghue: a strong advocate

Representative Kate Donaghue of Westborough By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH - Representative Kate Donaghue has worn many hats in her professional career. But she is...

Newton resident continues to advocate for elders

Marian Knapp By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Newton – Now 78, Marian Knapp has spent much of her life serving others in different capacities such as...

Fifty Plus Advocate November 2022

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Newton at Home is building a community within a community

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Newton - Five years ago, Nick Kaufman’s life changed in a moment, when he suffered a significant stroke.  Afterwards,...
Binnall House is a residential community conveniently located in downtown Gardner. (Photo/Submitted)

Binnall House residential community in Gardner offers multiple amenities

GARDNER - Binnall House is a residential community conveniently located in downtown Gardner, in the central part of the state. It is within walking distance to banks,...
The house’s sunroom has paper chairs, lamps and curtains. Photo/Submitted

Rockport’s ‘Paper House’ has endured for a century

By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer ROCKPORT – In 1922, Elis F. Stenman decided to build a summer home in Rockport, just minutes from the Atlantic...
One survey revealed that over half of 50-plus professionals view remote work as a more productive option.

Remote work on the rise for many older workers

By Barbara Hazelden, Contributing Writer REGION - While inching along in I-93 traffic every day or plodding along slushy Boston streets in horrible winter weather,...