The following is a short list of some of the trips our residents have taken in the past few months, complete with a picnic lunch prepared by Orchard Hill’s Executive Chef.
Castle Island, South Boston, MA. We saw the planes flying over head from and to Logan Airport. |
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Russian Icon Museum, Clinton, MA – A museum built and run by a local Clinton resident, which holds an amazing display of Russian icon religious artifacts; the largest collection in North America. Learned the history of the collection, and why the museum was built. |
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JFK Library, Boston, MA |
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Mary Baker Eddy Museum, Boston, MA – A museum on the life and achievements of Mary Baker Eddy, influential New England religious leader, publisher, teacher and businesswoman. The library houses the famous Mapparium, a three story stained-glass globe which allows visitors to stand in the center of the earth and watch a sound and light show on the power to inspire individuals and change the world. |
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Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA – Organ concert performance by Scott Lamlein, a concert artist for over 15 years specializing in spiritual and emotional inspiration, using a combination of keyboard technique, showmanship and faith, the recital explored the infinite range of expression that only a pipe organ provides. |
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Enchanted Village, Avon, MA – A recreation of Christmas holidays in old town Boston, the Enchanted Village houses the original refurbished motorized mannequins, depicting winter and holiday scenery. |
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The Wellesley College Davis Museum & Cultural Center, Wellesley, MA – Home to distinguished permanent collections from around the globe including paintings, sculptures, photographs, from antiquity to the contemporary movement. |
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Blue Hills Reservation, Canton, MA – A trip to Canton where the Orchard Hill bus climbed the blue hills of Canton to the weather observation tower, and continued on to the overlook to view the beautiful Boston skyline. |
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Butterfly Place, Westford, MA – Numerous variety of butterflies, beautiful flowers in a tropical greenhouse settting. |
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Hudson Historical Society |
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Commonwealth Museum of Boston |
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Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA |
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Charlestown Wharf and Shipyard |
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Tougas Farm |
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Wachusett Ski Center |
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Hopkinton Center of Art
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Worcester Historical Museum |
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Worcester Historical Museum |
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Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park, Uxbridge, MA Toured the park and learned the role of canals in transporting raw materials between central MA and Providence RI. Enjoyed a picnic and wildlife viewing overlooking the Rice City Pond. |
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Shopping Trip to Bass Pro Shops |
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Minuteman National Historical Park, Concord, Lexington.
Caption can read: Attended a multi-media show on the Opening Battle of the American Revolution. Had a delicious picnic lunch at the famous North Bridge and toured the Battle Road Trail. |
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Gallery of African Art
Many artifacts from the country of Africa including rare instruments, headpieces, costumes, sculptures and more.
We participated in a lively “Call and Response” drumming session! |
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Golf Cart Picnic |
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