Brookhouse Beacon Highlights Summer Fun
Brookhouse Beacon is written and produced by Xera Quattromani
Early summer is a time of renewal
June 21 marks the summer solstice – the day when summer truly begins. It is one of our favorite times of the year here at Brookhouse Home, as we are situated in one of the loveliest spots in New England. Our home overlooks Salem harbor, and we get an unobstructed view of The Friendship of…
Art Installation Project to Debut June 5 -7 at Salem Arts Festival
The Brookhouse Home for Women is looking forward to many of the activities taking place during this Salem 400 year including our upcoming participation in the Salem Arts Festival on June 5-7. Here in Salem, we are celebrating Salem 400 all year long – as well as our 250th anniversary as a nation. Our…
May Is Blooming!
By Xera Quattromani
May Is Older Americans Month
Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month, a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm our commitment to serving older adults. The 2026 theme, Champion Your Health, focuses on prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. It encourages taking…
Spring Into Action This April
by Xera Quattromani
Organizing Generosity: Centuries of Women Supporting Women in Salem
On Saturday, March 28, at the Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square at 10 a.m., Salem historian and author Donna Seger will present a lecture entitled Organizing Generosity: Centuries of Women Supporting Women in Salem. Seger, a well-known author and Salem historian, will highlight how for centuries Salem women pioneered the custom of using philanthropic…
National Craft Month Brings Seniors Together
With March just around the corner, this is a great chance to enjoy National Craft Month, marking a time to celebrate the joy of creating, crafting, and expressing yourself through hands-on projects. As the days grow longer and nature begins to bloom, it is the perfect time to tap into your creative side. Spring symbolizes…
February is National Senior Independence Month
February is National Senior Independence Month, an annual observance dedicated to supporting the dignity, health, and self-sufficiency of older adults. It focuses on empowering seniors to age in place, staying socially engaged, and utilizing resources to maintain control over their lives. At Brookhouse Home, we are both independent and affordable – with a belief that…