Something exciting is always happening at 2Life
From ground-breakings to ribbon-cuttings, resident gatherings to fundraising galas, campus tours to staff outings, you will find people gathering to celebrate both our sense of community and our many steps forward in our mission to ensure that all seniors have the opportunity to thrive regardless of their income level or background.
Here, we share upcoming events that are open the the public as well as information about recent events hosted by 2Life and its many partners.
Save the date: 2Life's annual gala, May 18, 2025
2Life Communities is delighted to announce that Nobel Prize winner Simon Johnson will be the keynote speaker at our 2025 gala celebrating our 60th anniversary! Dr. Johnson is the Ronald A. Kurtz Professor of Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he is head of the Global Economics and Management group. This October, he received the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in memory of Alfred Nobel, joint with Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson, “for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.”
Blessing of the F(l)eet
The Blessing of the Fleet is a centuries-old tradition in Mediterranean and New England fishing communities in which local clergy bless fishing vessels to ensure a safe and bountiful season. On Thursday, September 26, rainy weather did not deter hearty New Englanders from gathering at 2Life Communities’ Brown Family House in Brookline to raise their voices in song and receive a blessing for the support they receive to move through the world, whether from bodies or mobility devices.
Governor Healey signs historic Affordable Homes Act at Golda Meir House
On August 6, more than 300 people gathered in Newton at 2Life Communities’ Golda Meir House to celebrate the signing of the landmark Affordable Homes Act — the largest housing bond bill ever passed in Massachusetts history.
The Affordable Homes Act, also referred to as the Housing Bond Bill, includes $5.16 billion worth of funding authorizations for the creation and preservation of affordable housing over the next several years. It also includes foundational policies that will help to identify and unlock new approaches to the creation of housing that meets the unique needs of broadly diverse populations in Massachusetts.
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride
All 2Life communities welcome people from different backgrounds, and we approach our differences as opportunities to learn more about the residents who make up our communities. That is why we join cities and towns across the Commonwealth in celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride every June.
Raising the Roof 2024 is a smashing success
In June, we hosted our annual fundraising gala, Raising the Roof. Friends of 2Life gathered at West Newton’s Brae Burn Country Club to celebrate the evening’s honoree, Alice Cutler, who was presented with 2Life’s L'Dor VaDor Award, recognizing those who make a significant impact on our community and demonstrate a commitment to supporting the work of 2Life.
Raising the Roof 2025 is already in the works — a remarkable opportunity to celebrate 2Life’s 60th anniversary!