Lifelong Learning for Seniors in Milton, MA

Never Stop Discovering at Fuller Village

Fuller Village has been proud and honored to host an unrivalled array of educational and artistic events that are open to our residents and the public as well. From book launches and discussions by local authors to musical and theatrical performances, there is always something new to discover and experience and enjoy at Fuller Village.

Here’s a sampling of the enrichment activities you can enjoy at Fuller Village:

Brandeis Prof. Richard Brabander of Bridgewater State University leads a monthly discussion on history, politics, government and current events.
Bridgewater State University History Professor and professional Archaeologist Paolo Di Grigorio present 2 lectures a month discussing a wide variety of topics of historical and cultural significance.
Designer and Art Therapist Madeline Lutdke leads classes in art history and appreciation, drawing for pleasure, and creative exploration.
Amherst Writers and Authors Affiliate Kathleen Olesky facilitate workshops in creative and memoir writing and poetry.
Classes in sketching, painting, basket weaving, stained glass, quilting, weaving, creating unique sea glass creations and many more are taught by talented local artists and craftspeople.
Master gardeners from The Massachusetts Horticultural Society visit Fuller to guide residents in growing indoor terrariums and maintain their outdoor gardens, and local naturalist Jack Lash leads guided birdwatching and wildlife tours in Spring and Fall.
Professional Chefs visit campus to share new culinary experiences like wine tasting and appreciation, chocolate and coffee taste tests, and nutrition workshops.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center physicians come to campus regularly to discuss important topics in senior healthcare; treating hearing loss, lower back pain and other topics related to aging, and holistic health experts also visit to share information about new technologies that help residents live better longer.

Special Cultural Celebrations & Events

Hanukkah latke making workshop, and Klezmer band performance
Black History Month lecture with Kalimah Red Knight, President of Boston’s historic League of Women for Community Service
Veteran’s Day Commemoration Concerts and July Fourth Celebrations
St Patrick’s Day Irish Step Dancing performance with Showcase Studios
Chinese New Year celebration with Dance Revelasian
Fuller Village residents march in the Boston Pride Parade
Indigenous Peoples Day celebration with Thomas Green, Tribal Representative for the Neponset Ponkapoag Council
Thanksgiving Apple Pie and St Patrick’s Day Irish Soda Bread Bake offs
World AIDS Day update from Fenway Health Director Dr Taimur Khan and special displays of a block from the AIDS Quilt

Fuller Village Distinguished Speaker and Author Visits

Ultramarathoner and sports training specialist for seniors, Adina O’Neil- Forward is a Pace
Boston College history Professor James C O’Connell- Boston and The Making of a Global City
Radio personality and philanthropist Candy O’Terry- Nelson’s Garden
Boston Globe Photo journalist Bill Brett “Boston Veterans Appreciation”
Official Parker House historian Susan Dimock- Women and Children First: The Trailblazing Life of Susan Dimock, M.D.
Historian and travel writer Ted Reinstein-Travels Through the Heart & Soul of New England
Writer and local historian Chris Haraden- Memories of Paragon Park
Historical novelist Jane Helaey “The Women of Arlington Hall”
Award-winning Boston Globe investigative journalist Steve Kurkjian- “Master Thieves- The Boston Gangsters Who Pulled Off the World’s Greatest Art Heist”

Trips, Outings & Adventures

Blue Man Group, Boston by Foot Walking Tours, MFA Art in Bloom and Winslow Homer Exhibit, JFK Museum, Tour of Taza Chocolate Factory, Blithewold Daffodil Days, Arnold Arboretum Lilac Tour, Organ Concerts at The Christian Science Mother Church, Golfing at Top Golf, BPL Art and Architecture Tour, Conigliaro Recycling Plant Tour, deCordova Sculpture Park, Titanic Exhibit, Tulip Mania at The Garden at Elms bank, New England Botanic garden at Tower Hill, Open Rehearsal series tickets to The Boston Symphony, The Scooper Bowl, Winterlights at the Bradley Estate, The New England Flower Show, Plymouth Bay Winery, Lexington Tea Room, Sullivan’s at Castle Island, Tall Ships Cruise on Charles River Boat Cruises, lunch at The View restaurant and visit to Prudential observation deck.

Visits from Ellie’s Special gourmet ice cream truck and summertime specialties like Grill Nights, Pancake Breakfasts, Pina Coladas on the patio, Aerial athletics with the Flying High Frisbee dogs, Comedy Night, Karaoke Night and Disco Night!

Musical Performances

Pub Nights with The Smack Dabs, Craig Carter and The Hurricane, The Retro Rockets, The Back Track Band, Retropolitan, Riverside Theatreworks, Portraits in Jazz, The Kings of Swing, and The Dave Macklin Band.

Blue Hotel, The Rockin’ Chairs, DaVinci Soul, Joyful Voices Gospel Choir, The Modernistics, The Good Time Banjo Band, The Blue Moon Orchestra, and World’s Best Elvis Impersonator, Dan Fontaine!

For more information or to schedule a tour, please call 617-361-7900 or fill out our contact form.