Tag Archive for "Center at the Heights"

Seniors move and groove at the CATH

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham Council on Aging (COA) hosted a groovy 1950s sing-a-long at the Center at the Heights (CATH) late last month. This event invited members to gather together and sing their hearts out to the hits of their youth. The sing-a-long...

By Audrey Anderson

Hometown Weekly Reporter

On October 16, the League of Women Voters® of Needham held their Fall Forum 2023 titled "Learn All About It: Sources of Needham News" at the Center at the Heights (CATH). Four representatives from local news organizations in Needham presented their...

By Madison Butkus
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Seniors were given a musical treat this past Wednesday as classical and jazz pianist, Mark West, came to perform at the Center at The Heights (CATH) in Needham. Professionally performing and also teaching for years, West played an array of songs during one of his...

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor

On Wednesday, the Center at the Heights (CATH) welcomed Red Sox Hall of Famer, former catcher, and sports broadcaster Bob "Monty" Montgomery, along with WCVB sports reporter Mike Dowling. Dowling conducted an interview with Montgomery, retracing various aspects of his career before, during, and after...

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor

Seniors gathered in the game room at The Center at The Heights (CATH) last Thursday to watch the opening day game for the Boston Red Sox.

COA staff members passed out peanuts, popcorn, cracker jacks, and soda out to the seniors, with...

<strong>CATH hosts Meteorologist Harvey Leonard</strong>

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Boston local meteorologist, Harvey Leonard has recently retired and is off-air. Beginning as Harvey Moskowicz, Leonard used his middle name on air and has been referred to as Harvey Leonard since. A year...

<strong>Taylor-Blenis yodels with seniors</strong>

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

January 30th is National Yodeling Day. To celebrate, seniors at the Center for the Heights warmed up their voices and prepared for a concert and yodeling lesson with professional yodeler, dancer and instructor, Andy Taylor-Blenis.

Traditionally from a dance background, Taylor-Blenis found...

<strong>Steve Rudolph Trio rocks CATH </strong>

By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Seniors gathered together at the Needham Center at The Heights this past Wednesday, January 11, to enjoy some covered renditions of their favorite tunes from their younger years, performed by the Steve Rudolph Trio. The Trio’s repertoire consisted of popular tunes from the 1940s, 1950s,...

<strong>Betty Hood dances with Needham seniors</strong>

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Betty Hood has been teaching ballroom dance for over twenty years. Working primarily from her studio at home, Hood makes time to teach local community groups the art of dance — namely, the Needham seniors at the Center at the Heights.

She...

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

While many towns are developing their own small vaccination clinics for residents, Needham uniquely has access to the types of freezers that allow them to store either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. While this makes things a bit more difficult for those planning the logistics...

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff On June 12, an audience at the Center at the Heights in Needham was treated to a meeting with one of America’s most beloved first ladies. At one o’clock, the room was filled as people waited to hear from Dolly Madison, fourth First Lady of the United States...

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By Amelia Tarallo Hometown Weekly Staff  The best way for people to learn about a new country is often by talking to people who have grown up in that country. Talking to people older than themselves can be even more helpful. Sharing each of their experiences makes for a perfect exchange of culture. Visitors to...

‘Ragtime’ Jack Radcliffe wows Needham seniors

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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter On Thursday afternoon, Needham’s seniors were treated to “Ragtime” Jack Radcliffe’s unique brand of great music and self-proclaimed terrible jokes as he gave an hour-long concert at the Center at the Heights (CATH). Radcliffe began by giving the crowd a brief history of country music, introducing himself as hailing...

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By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter On Wednesday, October 17, the Council of Aging hosted a talk at the Center at the Heights featuring Norfolk County Register of Deeds William O'Donnell. Around 36 Needham residents visited the senior center for their monthly breakfast and lecturer. O'Donnell explained why it is important for his office to speak...

Sarah Gardner Trio gets the Heights hoppin’

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By Daniel Curtin Hometown Weekly Reporter Visitors to the Center at the Heights in Needham were singing, tapping their feet, and dancing up a storm as they listened to the Sarah Gardner Trio perform classics and original music alike. Dozens filled into a room at the Center to hear favorites like “Pennies from Heaven” and...

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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter If you’ve ever felt your spirits lifted or your stress melt away after listening to a song, then you’re probably already aware that music has many health and wellness advantages. The Golden Tones, a chorus comprised of retirement-aged men and women, aim to reap the benefits of music and...

By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter On December 13, Needham’s Center at the Heights invited seniors to dance the cold (and the evening) away at the first ever Snow Ball. Although most seniors would prefer to never endure the New England winter’s snow again, a handful happily welcomed a chance to hit the dance floor and enjoy...

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter St. Patrick’s day is the biggest holiday in the month of March. Green shamrocks and “kiss me I’m Irish” t-shirts are ubiquitous. For those who enjoy Celtic culture, there is an abundance of musical and artistic performances. One of these performers is Davis Bates, a storyteller and singer. Bates...

Generations meet through pen pal program

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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The divide between generations can be hard to bridge, especially when it comes to the very young and the older. However, the brilliant minds at Mitchell Elementary School and the Needham Council on Aging have come up with a plan to help bridge this gap and facilitate the transfer...

Tag Archives: Center at the Heights

Seniors move and groove at the CATH

All about Needham News at the CATH

Seniors savor soothing piano tunes

CATH welcomes Red Sox alumni

CATH brings Fenway to seniors

CATH hosts Meteorologist Harvey Leonard

Taylor-Blenis yodels with seniors

Steve Rudolph Trio rocks CATH

Betty Hood dances with Needham seniors

Needham hosts open vaccination clinic

Dolly Madison visits Needham

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From Japan to Needham

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‘Ragtime’ Jack Radcliffe wows Needham seniors

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Register of Deeds informs seniors

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Sarah Gardner Trio gets the Heights hoppin’

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CATH celebrates health with music

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The Center hosts first Snow Ball

COA celebrates St. Patrick’s in May

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Generations meet through pen pal program

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