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Orchard Cove is a comfortable, active retirement community on Reservoir Pond in Canton, Massachusetts.

Blooming with amenities such as an indoor pool and walking trails, Orchard Cove offers modern, well-appointed apartments, close proximity to Boston and much more. What makes our retirement community so desirable is the unique approach to senior living that informs every facet of our community; from the abundant classes and activities available - many lead by residents - to Vitality 360, our individualized health and wellness program. Our residents also benefit from on-site access to the region's most trusted continuum of senior health care from Hebrew SeniorLife, supported by Harvard Medical School-affiliated physicians. Our residents benefit from on-site access to the region’s most trusted continuum of senior health care from Hebrew SeniorLife, supported by Harvard Medical School affiliated physicians

10/22/2026

Who’s behind the fresh flowers on every dining table at Orchard Cove? A team of more than a dozen residents who meet each week in the art studio to arrange centerpieces for The Pavilion and Garden Room.

“It’s really a group effort. They do a wonderful job of putting the flowers together,” Orchard Cove resident and group organizer Edie Green said.

The vases are collected and cleaned on Tuesday nights. Every Wednesday morning, Green brings fresh flowers to the art studio, where the team is ready and waiting.

“They’re waiting, scissors in hand, when I come in here. They love doing it, and look at what they do with the flowers. When you see them on the table, it really lightens up the dining rooms,” Green said. “It’s a win-win situation, and every week, someone comments to us that the flowers are so beautiful.”

The tradition was started by resident Ruth Bernstein, and Green now leads it.

“I love doing it, and I’ll continue to do it as long as I’m able,” she said.

Resident Nancy Baumel also plays a major role in the group’s efforts and, like Green, describes it as a community collaboration.

“Everyone pitches in,” Baumel said. “It’s really lovely, a delightful thing with a lot of laughing and kidding around.”

Baumel said the group has also been a wonderful way to meet fellow members of the Orchard Cove community.

“These are people who didn’t necessarily know each other when we started flower arranging, but it became an instant group,” she said.

When Baumel joined the team, four residents were assembling flowers in the art studio. Now, the group arranges about 35 vases every week.

“They come out really nicely, and we get a lot of lovely feedback from the residents who eat here,” she said. “They’ll see me and know I’m involved, and will tell me, ‘The flowers this week are particularly nice!’”

The culinary department funds the flowers, and Culinary Director John Ralston praises the team’s ongoing effort.

“The arrangements are always seasonally appropriate and beautiful,” Ralston said. “This is just one of many resident-led activities that enhance our community every day.”

Residents interested in helping can contact Baumel or join the team in the art studio on Wednesday mornings. 💐

10/21/2026

Last call for bids! All manner of goods and gift cards are up for grabs at the Orchard Cove Casino Night silent auction, which closes tonight and benefits the Orchard Cove Employee Scholarship Fund. Residents and staff can bid on gift cards to Trillium, Salon Capri, Ming Du Chinese Restaurant, the Waterfall Bar and Grill, Strega by Nick Varano, Modern Pastry, Hilliard’s Chocolates, the Muffin House Cafe, and more!

Decorative items up for bid include a ceramic sculpture of a flying duck, a framed print of Norman Rockwell’s “Bottom of the Sixth,” and a vintage Rosenthal Studio-Linie vase. Other items include an artisan gift basket donated by West Newton Hearing, a Soviet filigree podstakannik tea set, and a handmade, embroidered woolen shawl from India. The vase and shawl are pictured here.

There are plenty of Orchard Cove experiences available as well, including enrollment in an upcoming lifelong learning class, three personal training sessions in our Fitness Center with Taylor Libby, a steak dinner for eight in the private dining room, and the always-popular ice cream social for 100 people.

The silent auction opened October 20, and bidding closes at 8:30 p.m. tonight. Happy bidding, and good luck at the tables! 🎲

10/20/2026

Need an emotional support chicken? Orchard Cove resident Janet Brady knit one for the Orchard Cove Casino Night silent auction, which benefits the Orchard Cove Employee Scholarship Fund. Dozens of residents donated handcrafted goods, artwork, and experiences for their neighbors to bid on, including a hand-knit sweater by Diana Foch, an original painting titled “Love” by Edie Green, and a handmade throw quilt by Linda Cohen, pictured here.

“We had a lot of residents who really pitched in, as well as a lot of generous outside donors,” committee member Sue Kilrain said.

Other resident offerings include a baked-to-order treat from Ruthie Kirsch’s oven, chauffeur service from Tibor Foldvari, “cozy couch cinema” with drinks and snacks at the Streits’ apartment, and mending from Abby Brown, whether a hem, a button, or an elastic waistband needs fixing.

From knitting needles to movie nights, Orchard Cove residents are bringing their talents to the table, all to support the employees who support them every day.

10/19/2026

Hit, stay, or double? On Wednesday, October 21, the resident-run Scholarship Committee will host a casino night to benefit the Orchard Cove Employee Scholarship Fund.

“There is going to be a wonderful dinner followed by fun at the casino,” committee member Sue Kilrain said.

After dinner, the ballroom will be transformed into a casino where residents can wager their “funny money” at roulette and blackjack tables, with prizes for the night’s biggest winners. The evening will also feature caricature artists, a photo booth, and a hospitality area sponsored by the Bank of Canton and Dedham Savings Bank.

The fun begins with the grand opening of the silent auction on October 20, when 93 items will be up for bid. Both events benefit the scholarship fund, which supports Orchard Cove employees as they further their education. Since the fund’s inception, the community has awarded more than 400 scholarships totaling more than $500,000.

Committee member Harry Weinberg is shown here with 2004 World Series baseballs signed by Red Sox alumni Bronson Arroyo and Kevin Youkilis.

Other sports items include a vintage 1980s Rawlings American League baseball signed by Hall of Famer Bob Feller, a Red Sox-authenticated baseball signed by current right fielder Wilyer Abreu, a Team Lowe’s Racing No. 48 cap signed by NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson, and a Bruins hockey puck signed by center Michael Eyssimont.

Another highlight is a rare piece of baseball history: a ball that “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron signed and gave to his neighbor — the mother of Orchard Cove resident Susan Bikofsky — in 1987. It comes in its original Rawlings box.

Place your bets — and your bids — starting tomorrow, October 20! 🃏🎲

10/16/2026

What’s on the easel this week? 🎨 At Orchard Cove, the answer changes all the time. At Orchard Cove, residents are always painting something new in Instructor Linda Landsberg’s Art Exploration class in our Art Studio. For more than a decade, residents have been expressing themselves through art with Linda!

10/14/2026

You can get fit while you sit at Orchard Cove! Carolina Pokraka, resident program lead for the Commons Residence at Orchard Cove, leads a weekly chair yoga class in the ballroom, guiding residents as they stretch, breathe, and build strength.

“I think it’s fantastic,” resident Barbara Reich said. “It’s gentle, but when you finish, you really feel like you’ve accomplished something. The instructor, Carolina, really is an amazing person!”

Other exercise classes at Orchard Cove include floor yoga, tai chi, water aerobics, Zumba Gold, and more.

10/13/2026

What’s better than a sunny fall afternoon? A sunny fall afternoon with baby goats! 🐐 Orchard Cove celebrated the season with its annual Fall Festival Residents had a great time visiting with six-week-old Nigerian dwarf goats and alpacas from Bracken Hill Farm in Northborough, cuddling, petting, and posing for pictures with the animals.

Staff and residents also enjoyed an outdoor lunch featuring veggie chili, hot dogs fresh off the grill, chips, and apple c***r donuts. Drinks included local beers and c***rs from Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co., Carlson Orchards, and Jack's Abby Craft La**rs, as well as hot and cold apple c***r.

Pumpkins, gourds, and mums dotted the festival grounds among a wide selection of autumn decorations. There were also fresh fruits and vegetables, including apples, corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes, for folks to take home and enjoy.

10/12/2026

Today, Hebrew SeniorLife honors Indigenous Peoples' Day — a time to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and ongoing contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous communities across the Americas.

We acknowledge the Indigenous peoples who are the original stewards of the lands where our communities stand, and we recognize the enduring strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples today.

At Hebrew SeniorLife, we know that elders are the keepers of memory, language, and tradition — a truth that Indigenous communities have long honored. We are committed to welcoming people of all backgrounds and to providing care that respects each person's unique heritage and identity.

10/09/2026

Journalist Mark Oppenheimer, author of "Judy Blume: A Life," visited Orchard Cove to discuss the prolific writer's career and how, over the course of 55 years, her work rewired the world's expectations of what literature for young readers could be.

Oppenheimer is the creator and former host of "Unorthodox," Tablet Magazine's podcast about Jewish life and culture, and the host of "Arc: The Podcast" for the online journal Arc: Religion, Politics, Et Cetera.

He first met Blume after writing the 1997 New York Times essay "Why Judy Blume Endures," and while researching the biography, he interviewed Blume, her children, her husband, and about 100 acquaintances. He also read through 130 boxes of documents Blume had donated to Yale University.

"She had a tremendous creative drive, and it was going unfulfilled," Oppenheimer said, noting that before she began writing, Blume had tried her hand at composing music and creating visual art.

Blume took a "writing for children" night class at the New York University extension school, where she started writing "Iggie's House." It was the first of 10 books written between 1970 and 1975, followed by titles like "Freckle Juice," "Blubber," and "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret."

The latter "is a really beautiful story of personal development in every possible way. This book was not an instant success, but it slowly grew through word of mouth. Within a year or two, it was popular enough to already be challenged and banned at many high school and middle school libraries across the country," Oppenheimer said.

He said many of Blume's books became classics, often selling millions of copies. With more than 90 million books sold, Blume is the best-selling female Jewish author ever.

"She showed that the field of young adult literature and children's literature was so popular, bookstores and publishers started demanding more of it," Oppenheimer said, noting that bookstores did not have children's or young adult sections before Blume.

Oppenheimer was introduced by Orchard Cove resident Judith Klau, whom he first met when he was a student at the Loomis Chaffee School. Klau interviewed him during the school's accreditation process, and the two discovered they lived one street apart in the Forest Park area of Springfield, Massachusetts.

"We ended up having a wonderful conversation. Over the years, after I graduated from college and began writing, from time to time, I would get a note from her. When I began hosting a podcast about Jewish life and culture, she was a listener and came to at least one of our live tapings. It's been a wonderful friendship," he said.

10/07/2026

Let's shuffle it up! Many residents at Orchard Cove enjoy a good game of cards. Between the bidding, the strategy, and the friendly competition, every hand is a workout for the mind.

Address

1 Del Pond Drive
Canton, MA
02021

Telephone

+17818210820

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http://www.hebrewseniorlife.org/orchard-cove

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