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STORIES ABOUT 2LIFE COMMUNITIES | BOSTON, MA

See what’s happening in and around our communities.

2Life communities are vibrant places where residents, staff and volunteers are engaged in a variety of purposeful activities on any given day. They’re interacting with each other, with students and the broader community, and making a difference in the lives of others. Here we share some of the stories that make us smile and highlight how the 2Life mission is coming to life in our communities and beyond.
 

Olmsted Village
As 2Life continues to redefine what’s possible for older adults and aging in community, we’re expanding our reach in exciting new ways. One of these is the vision for Olmsted Village — a supportive, intergenerational neighborhood slated for development on the former Boston State Hospital site in...
Ayanna Pressley with 2Life residents
Expanding 2Life’s innovative model for aging in community takes more than commitment; it requires funding and constant attention to local, state, and national policy that affects senior housing. Leading the way in advancing those policies is the focus of 2Life’s advocacy — work that engages our...
Solimine House
The name Solimine is well-known and respected throughout the city of Lynn, Massachusetts. As successful business owners and philanthropists, David J. Solimine Sr. and his wife, Mary Jane, have made countless contributions to their beloved city without fanfare. Now, 2Life Communities is recognizing...
Wendy Scheinfeld
Wendy Scheinfeld is the personification of the adage “If you want something done, ask a busy person.” A passionate volunteer throughout her life, Wendy has donated her time and energy to a wide range of charitable, religious, and community organizations throughout the Boston area. That tradition...
Lucy Rakov
When the Mercury astronauts lifted off the launch pad on their way to making NASA history in the early 1960s, Lucy Rakov was along for the ride — virtually. The Newton resident, a graduate of Wellesley College, was a member of the IBM programming team that developed the launch sequence software. Now...