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NewBridge on the Charles is a beautiful state-of-the-art continuing care retirement community located on a 162-acre multigenerational campus along the Charles River in Dedham, Mass.

02/25/2026

Executive Chef Patrick Goyau recently took a dozen NewBridge on the Charles residents on a tour of our kitchens, showcasing the kitchen at the Centro restaurant, the kosher Nosh kitchen, and the main kitchen. Together, the NewBridge culinary team cooks more than 1,400 meals every day!

Chef Goyau discussed how his team plans and sources ingredients. He provided some examples, noting that they use four cases of bananas a day, prepare 40 gallons of soup daily, and cook 44,000 pounds of chicken each year. He highlighted several local vendors NewBridge partners with, including Sid Wainer & Son in New Bedford, Katsiroubas Bros. in Hyde Park, Boston's Best Coffee Roasters in Cambridge, Fantini Bakery in Haverhill, Kinnealey Quality Meats in Brockton, and Captain Marden's Seafoods in Wellesley.

Chef Goyau also discussed food waste and the culinary team's composting program. Just as many residents at NewBridge on the Charles do, chefs in the kitchen compost their excess organic materials. Each year, the community composts approximately 123,000 pounds of organic material, such as eggshells, coffee grounds, and other food waste.

He also discussed the team's catering efforts for the many special events around campus. Their work can be seen at the Wine Down, the weekly Coffee Connection, and themed dinners, such as the recent Las Vegas Night in Centro and the Elvis Presley-themed buffet in Nosh.

02/24/2026

Love was in the air at NewBridge on the Charles! The assisted living community recently celebrated Valentine's Day with music and memories. Residents and staff read community submissions from a collection entitled "Our Love Stories," sharing how love has touched their lives. They spoke about their marriages, how their parents met, their love of children and grandchildren, and the connection with their pets.

The event also featured a musical performance by expressive therapist Chris Maier, who played songs including "That's Amore," "Love Me Tender," and "Can't Help Falling in Love." Some residents sang along, while others listened to the music and enjoyed chocolate cake and chocolate-covered strawberries.

02/23/2026

Residents and staff at NewBridge on the Charles can bond over anything — including a shared love of baking. In a "chance hallway discussion," Director of Community Life Mark Blazejewski found himself chatting with resident Mary Rosenfield about his grandmother's recipes.

Rosenfield was happy to share her recipe for lemon bread with Blazejewski, who enjoys baking in his spare time. He baked a loaf to see if it would pass Mary's taste test. She described his first batch as good but told him not to hold back — use more lemon! With the added lemon, the second batch was "much better!"

You can try Rosenfield's recipe for yourself. Make it as lemony as you'd like!

02/20/2026

"I'm as excited as a popcorn kernel in a microwave!" said emcee and NewBridge resident Paul Hardiman before drawing the first 10 winners of the monthlong raffle fundraiser benefiting the employee scholarship fund.

The winners each received a dessert package including five pints of ice cream and all the fixings necessary to make a fantastic sundae, donated by the NewBridge on the Charles culinary team, including Assistant Director of Culinary and Nutrition Eileen O'Donoghue and Operations Events Manager Chelsea Cromwell, who were on hand to draw the winning numbers.

The drawing, hosted by the resident-run Scholarship Steering Committee, was broadcast via Zoom to residents.

"Enjoy your prizes, and congratulations to our 10 winners!" Hardiman said.

The raffle continues throughout the month, and residents have the opportunity to win everything from credit for salon services to a private dinner with Executive Director Matthew Hollingshead.

02/19/2026

Sheila Pallay, a member of the 14-member resident-run NewBridge on the Charles Scholarship Steering Committee, wants to make it to a million.

"In six years, we have raised an incredible $900,000 and have awarded 185 scholarships. It's quite amazing, and my goal is to get to the million!" Pallay said. "Every dollar and gesture of support opens a door and changes a life."

While the committee raises money throughout the year, its annual raffle is once again underway. Some of the raffle prizes include a dinner for two, credit towards salon services, or even a private dinner with Executive Director Matthew Hollingshead prepared by Chef Patrick Goyau. All the money raised goes toward the scholarship fund and supports the ongoing education of NewBridge on the Charles employees. The committee awarded 24 scholarships last year, with recipients studying at schools such as UMass Boston, Union College, and Fordham University.

Fitness Specialist Leah Scarpino received her third scholarship from the committee last year. She is eight months into a yoga training certification program and will graduate in April.

"It will enable me to teach yoga, meditation, and breathwork — all those things that are super important at any time in your life," Scarpino said, describing the efforts of the committee as wonderful.

Hollingshead also had high praise for the Scholarship Steering Committee, noting that their remarkable fundraising efforts reflect the community's incredible desire to give back.

"Think about all the students who have gone to school because of your generosity," he said. "I'm excited when I see a lot of our students get the opportunity to do something they might not otherwise be able to do, and they get to do that because of you."

The fundraiser culminates with the annual Scholarship Awards Night. Pallay said the program truly reflects the caring nature of the NewBridge community.

"Last year was one of the most amazing, emotional experiences," she said. "It was thrilling to see how excited all the recipients were. They were just thrilled, and it was so inspiring."

02/16/2026

Today is Presidents' Day, a time to honor the courage, vision, and leadership of the presidents who have shaped our nation's history. Originally established to celebrate the February birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, this holiday reminds us of the enduring values of service, integrity, and commitment to the common good.

At NewBridge on the Charles, we're proud to foster a community where residents and community members stay informed, curious, and engaged in civic life. From thought-provoking lectures on history and politics to lively discussions across our campuses, our communities provide enriching opportunities to explore the leaders and events that have shaped our country.

We wish everyone a meaningful Presidents' Day! 🇺🇸

02/13/2026

It's all Greek to me! Stonehill College professor Nate DesRosiers is teaching a lifelong learning course at NewBridge on the Charles, introducing residents to Greek archaeology and religion. About 45 NewBridge residents have enrolled to discuss the art and architecture of the Bronze Age, the Dark Age following the collapse of the Mycenaean civilization, and the Geometric and Archaic periods. Professor DesRosiers highlighted everything from Cyclopean ruins to urns to frescoes, including those at the Mycenaean Palace of Nestor at Pylos.

DesRosiers is the department chair of the Religious Studies and Theology Department at Stonehill College and an associate professor. He has given several lectures at NewBridge on the Charles, covering everything from the history of world religions to ancient Egypt.

Several lifelong learning semesters are offered each year, giving residents access to a wide range of enriching courses covering a variety of topics.

02/11/2026

The resident-run Volunteer Outreach Committee recently hosted a book drive to support the Women's Lunch Place, a daytime shelter and advocacy center in Boston dedicated to helping women experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty by providing healthy meals, essentials, and one-on-one assistance.

NewBridge on the Charles residents donated more than 20 bags full of books to be distributed to shelter guests. Some of the books collected include "Funny Girl," "A Visit from the Goon Squad," and "The House of Eve."

The Volunteer Outreach Committee hosts drives and collections throughout the year and frequently supports the Women's Lunch Place. In prior years, they have collected everything from suitcases to winter coats to umbrellas and have served lunch at the shelter. An ongoing collection box for the Women's Lunch Place is located outside the Centro restaurant.

02/09/2026

There was snow outside and a party inside when residents of memory support assisted living at NewBridge on the Charles recently celebrated the season with a winter wonderland party! Expressive Therapist Chris Maier and Music Therapy Intern Amita Krich performed a wintry mix of songs.

Following the choral festivities, residents shared their own winter memories, including sledding with family, going ice fishing, and getting into snowball fights.

The festivities also included coconut cream pie and hot chocolate.

02/08/2026

NewBridge on the Charles is home to many Patriots fans, including Paul Hardiman. Hardiman backs quarterback Drake Maye and the Pats as they go head-to-head with the Seattle Seahawks tonight.

“Drake Maye is a very, very good quarterback. He is very promising, and starting in the Super Bowl in his second year is quite the accomplishment,” Hardiman said. “He has skill, a wonderful arm, good vision, and some nice receivers.”

Residents can show their team spirit with a viewing party later today at the Centro bar.

02/06/2026

The NewBridge on the Charles Environmental Committee welcomed Deb Nam-Krane, co-president of the Jewish Climate Network of Massachusetts, to discuss the challenges of climate change.

"There is no such thing as an easy solution to a difficult systemic problem," Nam-Krane said, noting that while potential solutions can be easy to understand, they can be difficult to implement, especially on an individual level.

"There is a limit to individual action. You can only do so much," she said, stating that changes have to come on a systemic level. These changes can come through politics, policy, and advocacy.

"The most useful thing any one of you can do is contact your politicians," Nam-Krane said, whether you do it as an individual or through an organization like the Jewish Climate Network of Massachusetts, Mass Power Forward, the Jewish Earth Alliance, or the Environmental Voter Project.

Nam-Krane also talked about green colonialism, an example of which includes mining for rare earth minerals—metallic elements used in electronic products like smartphones, electric vehicles, and computers. She said that wherever there is mining, there is pollution, and most of the mining for rare earth minerals is done in areas classified as Indigenous.

She also detailed the green transition, the shift to more sustainable energy systems. She described energy transition as a myth, noting that no energy source has ever replaced its predecessor.

"Every time we find a new resource we could utilize, it helps us come up with ways to use that much more of what we said it would replace," Nam-Krane said.

To learn more, she recommends the books "More and More and More" by Jean-Baptiste Fressoz, "Nuclear is Not The Solution" by M.V. Ramana, and "Pollution is Colonialism" by Max Liboiron.

Nam-Krane was invited by the resident-run Environmental Committee, which continues to invite environmental experts and advocates to campus to discuss local, national, and worldwide climate matters.

02/05/2026

Radio host Hal Slifer brought his disc jockey skills to NewBridge on the Charles, where he shared rock-and-roll memories with residents. His presentation served as a nostalgic tour of the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, highlighting movies, music, television shows, and commercials from those eras.

"In 1952, music changed from Frank Sinatra to rock-and-roll," Slifer said as he played songs by Bill Haley & His Comets, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley.

The trip through time also included pop culture landmarks such as Barbie, Dick Clark's American Bandstand, The Beverly Hillbillies, Jaws, Carole King, and Star Trek, among others.

Slifer is the host of Chagigah Radio on WERS 88.9FM.

Address

5000 Great Meadow Road
Dedham, MA
02026

Telephone

+17812349500

Website

http://www.newbridgeonthecharles.org/

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About Newbridge on the Charles

Newbridge on the Charles has set a new standard in senior living, combining luxurious surroundings with exceptional amenities, first-class educational and cultural programming on a lush 162-acre multigenerational campus. Our complete continuum of care includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitative services, long-term chronic care, and a Harvard Medical School-affiliated physician practice.