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Together, South Shore Conservatory and Welch Senior Living are broadening their missions beyond traditional boundaries, enriching lives through music and community connection.South Shore Conservatory (SSC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Welch Senior Living in support of its SSC Memory Café program, a welcoming gathering place for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, along with their care partners.Through this partnership, two longstanding South Shore organizations share a commitment to enriching lives and ensuring that individuals and families navigating memory loss have access to supportive experiences within their community.Family owned and locally operated for four generations, Welch Senior Living has served South Shore seniors and their families since 1949. The organization offers a range of senior living and care options focused on independence, compassionate care, and quality of life.With the generous financial support of Welch Senior Living, South Shore Conservatory can continue offering its Memory Café program free of charge, bringing music, connection, and a welcoming sense of community to individuals living with memory loss and their care partners.“We recognize that quality of life extends well beyond traditional care. It includes opportunities for friendship, engagement, and personal fulfillment,” said Paul Casale, Jr., executive vice president of Welch Senior Living. “Our dedication to enriching lives doesn’t stop at the doors of our senior living communities. Through our partnership with South Shore Conservatory, we’re proud to share that philosophy with the broader community through the joy of music.”Offered free of charge each week at SSC’s Hingham and Duxbury campuses, SSC Memory Café provides 60-minute art-based sessions led weekly by board certified music therapists. Each session uses music to encourage social connection and conversation. Through instrument play, listening to music, and movement, participants can engage at their own comfort level while enjoying the companionship of others in a relaxed, welcoming environment. The program is open to the public, with no registration required.“At South Shore Conservatory, we believe the arts should be accessible to everyone, at every stage of life,” said Cynthia Krebs Lee, Executive Director of South Shore Conservatory. “Our mission extends far beyond music education and performance. It’s about reaching into our communities, bringing people together, and creating meaningful experiences through the power of music. Our partnership with Welch Senior Living reflects that shared commitment to enriching lives and fostering connection and well-being.”Welch Senior Living joins a dedicated group of community supporters whose longstanding generosity has helped sustain SSC’s Memory Café program. The continued support of the Harry C. and Mary Elizabeth Grafton Memorial Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee, and the Mass Cultural Council has been instrumental in making this program accessible to South Shore families.Memory Café Locations and ScheduleHingham: Mondays, 1–2 PM | South Shore Conservatory, 1 Conservatory Drive, HinghamDuxbury: Thursdays, 10–11 AM | Ellison Center, 64 St. George Street, DuxburyFor more information, contact Eve Montague, MSM, CDP, MT-BC, Program Manager, at 781-755-6704, ext. 13, or e.montague@sscmusic.org.About South Shore ConservatorySouth Shore Conservatory (SSC) is a leading community arts education organization with campuses in Hingham and Duxbury. For more information, visit sscmusic.org.About Welch Senior LivingFamily owned and locally operated since 1949, Welch Senior Living provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services throughout the South Shore. For more information, visit welchseniorliving.com.For more information about SSC’s Memory Café, visit sscmusic.org.Press Release
Together, South Shore Conservatory and Welch Senior Living are broadening their missions beyond traditional boundaries, enriching lives through music and community connection.South Shore Conservatory (SSC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Welch Senior Living in support of its SSC Memory Café program, a welcoming gathering place for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, along with their care partners.Through this partnership, two longstanding South Shore organizations share a commitment to enriching lives and ensuring that individuals and families navigating memory loss have access to supportive experiences within their community.Family owned and locally operated for four generations, Welch Senior Living has served South Shore seniors and their families since 1949. The organization offers a range of senior living and care options focused on independence, compassionate care, and quality of life.With the generous financial support of Welch Senior Living, South Shore Conservatory can continue offering its Memory Café program free of charge, bringing music, connection, and a welcoming sense of community to individuals living with memory loss and their care partners.“We recognize that quality of life extends well beyond traditional care. It includes opportunities for friendship, engagement, and personal fulfillment,” said Paul Casale, Jr., executive vice president of Welch Senior Living. “Our dedication to enriching lives doesn’t stop at the doors of our senior living communities. Through our partnership with South Shore Conservatory, we’re proud to share that philosophy with the broader community through the joy of music.”Offered free of charge each week at SSC’s Hingham and Duxbury campuses, SSC Memory Café provides 60-minute art-based sessions led weekly by board certified music therapists. Each session uses music to encourage social connection and conversation. Through instrument play, listening to music, and movement, participants can engage at their own comfort level while enjoying the companionship of others in a relaxed, welcoming environment. The program is open to the public, with no registration required.“At South Shore Conservatory, we believe the arts should be accessible to everyone, at every stage of life,” said Cynthia Krebs Lee, Executive Director of South Shore Conservatory. “Our mission extends far beyond music education and performance. It’s about reaching into our communities, bringing people together, and creating meaningful experiences through the power of music. Our partnership with Welch Senior Living reflects that shared commitment to enriching lives and fostering connection and well-being.”Welch Senior Living joins a dedicated group of community supporters whose longstanding generosity has helped sustain SSC’s Memory Café program. The continued support of the Harry C. and Mary Elizabeth Grafton Memorial Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee, and the Mass Cultural Council has been instrumental in making this program accessible to South Shore families.Memory Café Locations and ScheduleHingham: Mondays, 1–2 PM | South Shore Conservatory, 1 Conservatory Drive, HinghamDuxbury: Thursdays, 10–11 AM | Ellison Center, 64 St. George Street, DuxburyFor more information, contact Eve Montague, MSM, CDP, MT-BC, Program Manager, at 781-755-6704, ext. 13, or e.montague@sscmusic.org.About South Shore ConservatorySouth Shore Conservatory (SSC) is a leading community arts education organization with campuses in Hingham and Duxbury. For more information, visit sscmusic.org.About Welch Senior LivingFamily owned and locally operated since 1949, Welch Senior Living provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services throughout the South Shore. For more information, visit welchseniorliving.com.For more information about SSC’s Memory Café, visit sscmusic.org.
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