Center at the Heights - Aging Services

06/03/2026

The Breathing Butterflies community art project with Tova Speter is on display now in our Center Cafe. Come in to enjoy it and be inspired to pause, breathe and take care of yourself!

This collaborative art installation is composed of over 550 paper butterflies created by Needham community members of all ages. Designed and facilitated by local artist and art therapist Tova Speter from Gorse Mill Studios, the project engaged hundreds of people through in-person therapeutic art workshops and crowd-sourced examples of what brings people calm and connection. Participants included the general public at local events, youth and adults from the Center at the Heights, Needham Youth and Family Services and the YMCA.

The display is a way to remind us to pause, breathe, and take care of ourselves. It will travel to different locations in Needham throughout 2026 to inspire wellness as it shares color and connection.

06/03/2026

We are reaching out on behalf of a Needham senior with declining vision in need of either a portable desktop magnifier or a video magnifying monitor. Does anyone have one no longer in use you'd like to donate? If so, please send a private message. Thank you!

Photos of devices referenced.

05/27/2026

We love to remember, honor, thank and celebrate veterans here at the Center and so does our wonderful community partner Wingate Living. Yesterday, Wingate sponsored and served a Memorial Day hot breakfast at the Center topped off by a touching program by Wingate's Nancy Andrie honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We also took the opportunity to thank our local veterans for their service and take a group photo with our Wingate hosts. Thank you veterans for your service!

05/16/2026

Got paper?

Bring it to the shredding event at the Center at the Heights Monday, May 18 between 10am-1pm courtesy of D.A. Morrissey's office. (Truck will be in the back parking lot.)

Individuals may bring up to 5 bags of paper. Businesses may bring up to 5 boxes of paper. First come, first served.

05/14/2026

Don’t miss Weiner Wednesdays at the VFW! Enjoy a hotdog dinner, see what’s new at the Needham VFW, and make some new friends. Check out their flyer below.

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05/01/2026

Come in to find the perfect gift for the mothers in your life while also supporting the programs you love at the Center!

04/30/2026

Join us tomorrow at the Center for a dance party with DJ Bob and friends!

04/19/2026

04/05/2026

What a fantastic Red Sox Opening Day celebration with a Red Sox win to top it off! More than 70 seniors were treated to this now 4th annual event featuring the home opener on our big screen and traditional ballpark snacks.

What a great way to enjoy the game without the hassles of parking, crowds and sourcing tickets. We are grateful to our anonymous donor for sponsoring this event, our wonderful volunteers, great decor from Officer Scolponeti, and the Center staff for their hard work!

Let’s go Red Sox!