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Events

Monday, May 20, 2013

ConnectedLiving Discussion Groups at EPOCH on Blackstone Boulevard

Monday, May 20, 20132:30 pm

PROVIDENCE—ConnectedLiving offers training and support at area senior living communities to assist residents and staff in comfortably using computers and the Internet. Warren Sullivan, ConnectedLiving’s EPOCH Ambassador, will offer weekly interactive computer presentations and discussion groups in May on Mondays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Topics include: Greatest generation and beyond (May 6); Mother’s Day (May 13); Introduction to India (May 20); and Memorial Day (May 27). These classes are free and open to local seniors. To R.S.V.P. and for more information, call 401-273-6565. EPOCH Senior Living is located at 353 Blackstone Blvd.

EPOCH on the East Side to host poetry workshop for seniors

Monday, May 20, 20133:30 pm

PROVIDENCE—Brown University English instructor Rick Benjamin will lead poetry workshops at EPOCH Assisted Living on the East Side on Monday, May 6 and 20 at 3:30 p.m. Benjamin is a poet and volunteers with the Rhode Island Service Alliance. He is also the Poet Laureate of the state of Rhode Island. This workshop is free and open to the public. EPOCH is located at One Butler Ave. For more information or to R.S.V.P, please call 401-275-0682.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

EPOCH to host weekly Tai Chi classes with Bob McManus

Tuesday, May 21, 201310:00 am

PROVIDENCE—Eastern fitness specialist Bob McManus will teach a weekly tai chi class for seniors at EPOCH Senior Living on Blackstone Boulevard on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in May. McManus has taught tai chi for 30 years, and welcomes all seniors in the community to learn the Chinese system for meditative physical exercise. This class is free and open to local seniors. For more information, call 401-273-6565. EPOCH Senior Living is located at 353 Blackstone Blvd.

Discussion group with Professor Hylander at Boylston Place

Tuesday, May 21, 20131:30 pm

CHESTNUT HILL –EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place, 615 Heath St., will welcome Professor Gary Hylander for a history discussion on Tuesday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. Hylander is an American history professor at Stonehill College and a regular presenter at EPOCH. This event is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP by calling 617-244-6400. For more information about EPOCH, call 617-244-6400, or visit our blog.

Jack Craig to perform at EPOCH on the East Side

Tuesday, May 21, 20132:00 pm

PROVIDENCE—Pianist and singer Jack Craig will perform songs of the great songwriters Lerner and Loewe at EPOCH Assisted Living on the East Side on Tuesday, May 21, at 2 p.m. Frederick Lowe and Alan Lerner collaborated on many memorable songs for numerous popular musicals including “Brigadoon,” “Camelot,” “Paint Your Wagon” and “My Fair Lady.” Craig is well known for playing throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island in senior centers and retirement communities.This performance is free and open to the public. For more information or to R.S.V.P. please call 401-275-0682. EPOCH Assisted Living is located at One Butler Ave.

Ethan Stone returns to EPOCH

Tuesday, May 21, 20133:00 pm

NORTON – EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Norton will welcome musician Ethan Stone on Tuesday, May 21 at 3 p.m. Stone is a talented jazz pianist whose repertoire consists of popular hits from the 1920s through the 1950s. Stone holds a Bachelor’s degree in jazz composition from the Berklee College of Music and has performed throughout the United States, Europe and Latin America. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to R.S.V.P., call 508-285-7745. EPOCH Senior Healthcare is located at 184 Mansfield Ave.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Celebrate National Pet Day at EPOCH on Blackstone Boulevard

Wednesday, May 22, 20131:00 pm

PROVIDENCE—May 22nd is National Pet Day and EPOCH on Blackstone Boulevard will be celebrating with canines and cocktails! The community will host an open house from 1 to 5 p.m., with a fun dog show for local pups from 3 to 5 p.m. Dogs will compete in various competitions to win prizes, and community residents will cook up homemade biscuits to keep the pups energized. For humans, cocktails and refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 401-273-6565. EPOCH Senior Living is located at 353 Blackstone Blvd.

EPOCH to host weekly open houses

Wednesday, May 22, 20131:00 pm

PROVIDENCE—EPOCH Senior Living on Blackstone Boulevard will host open houses on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. during May. Tours will be offered and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 401-273-6565. EPOCH Senior Living, which offers assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care, is located at 353 Blackstone Blvd.

Boylston Place hosts Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy

Wednesday, May 22, 20132:00 pm

CHESTNUT HILL – EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place, 615 Heath St., will host the presentation Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy on Wednesday, May 22 at 2 p.m. Executive Producer Barbara Brilliant will lead the presentation and discuss her PBS Great Performances film and show portions of it. Brilliant has hosted Prime Time, For Kids Only and many other specials. This event is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP by calling 617-244-6400. For more information about EPOCH, call 617-244-6400, or visit our blog.

EPOCH of Harwich welcomes Richie Bern

Wednesday, May 22, 20132:30 pm

HARWICH—EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Harwich will welcome talented guitarist Richie Bern on Wednesday, May 22 at 2:30 p.m. Bern is an enthusiast performer who entertains audiences with classic ballads. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to request a reservation, please call 508-430-1717. EPOCH is located at 111 Headwaters Dr.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

EPOCH of Norton hosts Build a Bracelet fundraiser

Thursday, May 23, 20139:00 am

NORTON – EPOCH Assisted Living of Norton will host the Build a Bracelet fundraiser on Thursday, May 23 at 9 a.m. with Ted’s Build a Bracelet. This event will help raise money for EPOCH’s Resident Council Fund, which in part welcomes new residents to the community and provides residents with holiday gifts. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to R.S.V.P., please call 508-285-3355. EPOCH Assisted Living of Norton is located at 190 Mansfield Ave.

EPOCH of Weston welcomes Mark Tavenner

Hosted at Epoch of Weston
Thursday, May 23, 201310:00 am

WESTON—EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Weston will welcome talented keyboardist and singer Mark Tavenner on Thursday, May 23 at 10 a.m. Tavenner encourages audience participation during a program of sing-along favorites. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 781-891-6100. EPOCH is located at 75 Norumbega Road. 

Boylston Place hosts Movement to Music and Imagination

Thursday, May 23, 201311:15 am

CHESTNUT HILL – EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place, 615 Heath St., will host Movement to Music and Imagination with instructor Arthur Sullivan on Thursday, May 23 at 11:15 a.m. This event is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP by calling 617-244-6400. For more information about EPOCH, call 617-244-6400, or visit our blog.

Joey G. to perform at EPOCH of Sharon

Thursday, May 23, 20132:30 pm

SHARON – Rat Pack-inspired crooner Joey G. will perform at EPOCH of Sharon, 259 Norwood St., on Thursday, May 23 at 2:30 p.m. Joey G. covers classics from great American singers such as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. This performance is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Please call 781-784-6781 for more information or to R.S.V.P.

Friday, May 24, 2013

Boylston book club to discuss ‘The Aviator’s Wife’ and ‘Touch & Go’

Friday, May 24, 201311:15 am

CHESTNUT HILL – EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place, 615 Heath St., will host two book club discussions with Gail Rice this month on Friday, May 10 at 11:15 a.m. and Friday, May 24 at 11:15 a.m. At the first meeting, the club will discuss Melanie Benjamin’s New York Times bestseller “The Aviator’s Wife.” On May 24, they will discuss Lisa Garner’s psychological thriller “Touch & Go.” This event is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP by calling 617-244-6400. For more information about EPOCH, call 617-244-6400, or visit our blog.

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Krisanthi Pappas to perform at EPOCH birthday celebration

Sunday, May 26, 20131:30 pm

NORTON – EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Norton will welcome local musician Krisanthi Pappas for a celebration of May birthdays on Sunday, May 26 at 1:30 p.m. Pappas is a jazz, cabaret and pop vocalist as well as a talented pianist and drummer. She has impressive performing experience, having shared the stage with a number of jazz greats including Branford Marsalis, Chuck Mangione, The Yellowjackets, Kevin Mahogany and others. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to R.S.V.P., call 508-285-7745. EPOCH Senior Healthcare is located at 184 Mansfield Ave.

Monday, May 27, 2013

Memorial Day with Larry Perlman at EPOCH on Blackstone Boulevard

Monday, May 27, 20132:00 pm

PROVIDENCE—Celebrate Memorial Day at EPOCH on Blackstone Boulevard with Larry Perlman, Monday, May 27 at 2 p.m.  Put on your dancing shoes as Perlman plays lively jazz tunes. This performance is free and open to the public. If Mother Nature cooperates, the performance will be held outdoors. For more information, call 401-273-6565. EPOCH Senior Living is located at 353 Blackstone Blvd.

Dave Cuddy to perform at EPOCH on the East Side

Monday, May 27, 20132:00 pm

PROVIDENCE—In recognition of Memorial Day, singer and musician Dave Cuddy will entertain with his “American Songbook” at EPOCH Assisted Living on the East Side on Monday, May 27 at 2 p.m. This performance is free and open to the public. For more information or to R.S.V.P. please call 401-275-0682. EPOCH Assisted Living is located at One Butler Ave.

ConnectedLiving Discussion Groups at EPOCH on Blackstone Boulevard

Monday, May 27, 20132:30 pm

PROVIDENCE—ConnectedLiving offers training and support at area senior living communities to assist residents and staff in comfortably using computers and the Internet. Warren Sullivan, ConnectedLiving’s EPOCH Ambassador, will offer weekly interactive computer presentations and discussion groups in May on Mondays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Topics include: Greatest generation and beyond (May 6); Mother’s Day (May 13); Introduction to India (May 20); and Memorial Day (May 27). These classes are free and open to local seniors. To R.S.V.P. and for more information, call 401-273-6565. EPOCH Senior Living is located at 353 Blackstone Blvd.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

EPOCH to host weekly Tai Chi classes with Bob McManus

Tuesday, May 28, 201310:00 am

PROVIDENCE—Eastern fitness specialist Bob McManus will teach a weekly tai chi class for seniors at EPOCH Senior Living on Blackstone Boulevard on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in May. McManus has taught tai chi for 30 years, and welcomes all seniors in the community to learn the Chinese system for meditative physical exercise. This class is free and open to local seniors. For more information, call 401-273-6565. EPOCH Senior Living is located at 353 Blackstone Blvd.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

EPOCH to hold blood pressure clinic at Dennis COA

Wednesday, May 29, 20139:30 am

BREWSTER—EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Brewster will hold its monthly blood pressure clinic at the Dennis Council on Aging on Wednesday, May 29 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. EPOCH nursing staff will administer the blood pressure tests and be available to discuss elder-care topics. These free clinics will be held every fourth Wednesday of the month and are open to all. The Dennis Council on Aging and Senior Center is located at 1045 Route 134 South Dennis. EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Brewster is located at 873 Harwich Road.

EPOCH to host weekly open houses

Wednesday, May 29, 20131:00 pm

PROVIDENCE—EPOCH Senior Living on Blackstone Boulevard will host open houses on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. during May. Tours will be offered and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 401-273-6565. EPOCH Senior Living, which offers assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care, is located at 353 Blackstone Blvd.

EPOCH hosts “Flex and Stretch” class for seniors

Wednesday, May 29, 20132:00 pm

BREWSTER—EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Brewster will host a “Flex and Stretch” led by personal trainer MaryAnn DeMello on Wednesday, May 1 and Wednesday May 29 at 2 p.m. This free class is a great opportunity to learn correct stretching techniques, increase flexibility and soothe stiff joints. This gentle class is perfect for seniors and anyone interested in low-impact exercise. All are welcome to this fun class. For more information or to reserve your space, contact Gail Tarantino at 508-896-7046. EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Brewster is located at 873 Harwich Road.

Friday, May 31, 2013

EPOCH of Harwich hosts breakfast and health discussion

Friday, May 31, 20138:00 am

HARWICH—EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Harwich will host a breakfast and health discussion on Friday, May 31 at 8 a.m. Robin Fletcher-Depree, RN, will present on “Preventing Obesity.” She will offer helpful tips on eating right and staying healthy. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to request a reservation, please call 508-430-1717. EPOCH is located at 111 Headwaters Dr.

Jeff Thomas to perform at EPOCH of Weston

Hosted at Epoch of Weston
Friday, May 31, 201310:00 am

WESTON—EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Weston will welcome musician Jeff Thomas on Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m. The multi-talented musician plays the guitar, bass and drums. Thomas plays a variety of styles from jazz to rock and roll. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 781-891-6100. EPOCH is located at 75 Norumbega Road. 

Dan Hart to perform at EPOCH

Friday, May 31, 20132:30 pm

CHESTNUT HILL Musician Dan Hart will perform at EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Chestnut Hill on Friday, May 31 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Hart entertains audiences with a unique mix of folk, rock and comedy. He has toured 30 states and eight countries. This performance is free and open to the public. For more information or to R.S.V.P., please call 617-243-9990. EPOCH of Chestnut Hill is located at 615 Heath St. To learn more about EPOCH, visit our blog at www.epochsl.com/blog.

Adam Bergeron returns to EPOCH

Friday, May 31, 20133:00 pm

PITTSFIELD—Adam Bergeron will perform at EPOCH Assisted Living at Melbourne on Friday, May 31 at 3 p.m. Bergeron is a classical pianist and composer. He has studied the works of Chopin, Brahms, Debussy and Copland, as well as modern artists such as the Moody Blues and Bob Marley. He frequently performs at retirement communities and assisted living facilities, as well as social functions such as weddings and parties. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to R.S.V.P. for the reception, call 413-499-1992. EPOCH is located at 140 Melbourne Road.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

GQ & The Lady - Brewster Place Summer Concert Series

Thursday, July 18, 20136:00 pm

GQ & The Lady will perform classic songs from the American Songbook. The band features lead vocalist Linda Calise, one of the most sought after female vocalists in the area. Her repertoire includes swing, dance and show tunes.

Summer Concerts in the Courtyard series.

All concerts will begin will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pack a picnic supper and bring a lawn chair or blanket for outdoor seating. These concerts are free and open to the public, however, donations for A Baby Center (diapers, wipes, knitted items and clothing) are appreciated and will be collected at all of the shows. For more information, please call the reception desk at 508-896-3252. EPOCH Assisted Living at Brewster Place is located at 855 Harwich Road.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Symphony Swing Band - Brewster Place Summer Concert Series

Thursday, July 25, 20136:00 pm

Symphony Swing Band will perform music from the “roaring twenties” and swing-era hits that are sure to get you jumping and jiving.

Summer Concerts in the Courtyard series.

All concerts will begin will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pack a picnic supper and bring a lawn chair or blanket for outdoor seating. These concerts are free and open to the public, however, donations for A Baby Center (diapers, wipes, knitted items and clothing) are appreciated and will be collected at all of the shows. For more information, please call the reception desk at 508-896-3252. EPOCH Assisted Living at Brewster Place is located at 855 Harwich Road.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Dave Burbank Orchestra - Brewster Place Summer Concert Series

Thursday, August 1, 20136:00 pm

Dave Burbank Orchestra will perform big band favorites guaranteed to get the house swinging. Burbank is a talented vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. He plays the flute, saxophone and clarinet and has worked with the well-known Boston group, Dick Johnson’s Big Band.

Summer Concerts in the Courtyard series.

All concerts will begin will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pack a picnic supper and bring a lawn chair or blanket for outdoor seating. These concerts are free and open to the public, however, donations for A Baby Center (diapers, wipes, knitted items and clothing) are appreciated and will be collected at all of the shows. For more information, please call the reception desk at 508-896-3252. EPOCH Assisted Living at Brewster Place is located at 855 Harwich Road.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Four Guys in Tuxes

Thursday, August 15, 20136:00 pm

Four Guys in Tuxes will perform. Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy the big band sounds performed by this sharp quartet. Their fun, energetic performances have made Four Guys in Tuxes a local favorite.

Summer Concerts in the Courtyard series.

All concerts will begin will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pack a picnic supper and bring a lawn chair or blanket for outdoor seating. These concerts are free and open to the public, however, donations for A Baby Center (diapers, wipes, knitted items and clothing) are appreciated and will be collected at all of the shows. For more information, please call the reception desk at 508-896-3252. EPOCH Assisted Living at Brewster Place is located at 855 Harwich Road.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Stage Door Canteen - Brewster Place Summer Concert Series

Sunday, August 25, 20136:00 pm

Stage Door Canteen will perform. Known for their versatility and energy, this 12-piece ensemble brings the Big Band Era back to life. Stage Door Canteen has brought high style, elegance, and unbridled energy to special events all over the Northeast and beyond for more than a decade.

Summer Concerts in the Courtyard series.

All concerts will begin will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pack a picnic supper and bring a lawn chair or blanket for outdoor seating. These concerts are free and open to the public, however, donations for A Baby Center (diapers, wipes, knitted items and clothing) are appreciated and will be collected at all of the shows. For more information, please call the reception desk at 508-896-3252. EPOCH Assisted Living at Brewster Place is located at 855 Harwich Road.

 
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