When you’re looking for something positive to watch on your screen, explore the Georgia Aquarium’s live webcams. The jellyfish are especially peaceful, and we’ve included the link below. But be sure to scroll below the jellyfish to explore the other aquatic live cams – everything from beluga whales to sea otters to piranhas, and of course African penguins.

Though we’ve grown accustomed to pandemic-related terms like “social distancing,” there are still many ways to stay engaged, connected, and entertained!

If you love games and puzzles, we found a great online resource for you: AARP.org has everything from crossword to sudoku, jigsaw to mahjongg.

Insider tip: scroll all the way down to the Ts if you’re looking for “The Daily” puzzles.

Allerton House in Hingham residents enjoy outings to much-loved venues that are minutes away, including the Hingham Shipyard and Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg’s restaurant Alma Nove. Recently, Executive Director Tom Karnes treated the community’s Resident Council to a delicious lunch at the waterfront location. Council members provide valuable resident feedback on any concerns they might have or kudos they want to share.

Daniel Clark, a retired state trooper, known as the Singing Trooper, always delights his fans at Allerton House in Hingham. He is known for patriotic songs, as well as singing favorite Broadway tunes and popular music.

The Alternative Art Class at Allerton House in Hingham attracts talented and dedicated resident artists. Art instructor Jeanne Runeciwz teaches the class which meets every Monday.

The July combination cookout-concert was a hit with residents and their families. Lots of fresh summertime food was on display, including grilled chicken, pasta salad, sausage with peppers and onions, watermelon, beer and wine, and refreshing lemonade. The Echos Band provided just the right blend of cool tunes.

Welch Senior Living Director of Community Relations Leanne Welch attended this year’s Walk for Hospice to benefit Hospice of the South Shore. Held Saturday at Weymouth High School, the Walk is considered the main source of funding for those who need care and are not covered by insurance. The walk event featured musical performances, face painting, and cookie decorating.

Allerton House in Hingham welcomes professionals who refer their clients to the senior living community for independent living, assisted living and memory care. The annual Kick Off Summer event offers colleagues an opportunity to relax and network, while enjoying delicious summer-time fare in the courtyard of the Welch Senior Living community.

A good egg hunt results in smiles at Allerton House in Hingham. Families bring children and grandchildren to visit with their relatives. Celebratory goodies are served, and the youngsters enjoy searching for all the special eggs. Residents enjoy time with their families, staff and one another.

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