Living well starts with being well.
Living an unapologetically joyful life starts with a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Beyond that, research has shown that truly holistic well-being includes a harmonious balance of eight dimensions of wellness: intellectual, physical, emotional, spiritual, social, vocational, environmental, and financial. With this in mind, Opus Newton has been designed to support all aspects of your wellness.
In our diverse, inclusive community, you’ll find a wide variety of opportunities to seamlessly integrate each element of wellness into your life. From a state-of-the-art gym and group exercise room to outdoor fitness equipment, walking trails, and more, incorporating movement into your day can be as challenging as a Zumba class or as simple as taking a walk outside. Explore a new topic in a lifelong learning class or volunteer to teach one and share your knowledge with others. Participate in spiritual programs from prayer groups to mediation. Join in the numerous cultural celebrations and social events. When it comes to leading a purposeful, engaged life, you’ll determine what works best for you, and you’ll set the pace.
“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible’!”
—Audrey Hepburn
Walk, dance, run, play or lift.
At Opus you’ll find a range of ways to stay fit, build strength, and maintain balance. Our state-of-the-art gym will offer cardio- and strength-training equipment you can use to help maintain muscle mass and cardiovascular fitness. In our group exercise gym, you might hone your flexibility with a yoga or stretching class, get your groove on and build aerobic capacity in a Zumba class, or enjoy any of the other classes offered.
Opus residents will also enjoy discounted membership at the JCC Greater Boston located adjacent to our campus. At the JCC you’ll find even more ways to move and stay fit including pickleball, tennis, Pilates, table tennis, basketball, and swimming with both indoor and outdoor pools.
Get a breath of fresh air.
On and around the Opus Newton campus you’ll find myriad ways to enjoy the health benefits of fresh air and exercise. Go for a power walk or a leisurely stroll on the paved walking paths. Tone your muscles with outdoor fitness equipment. Exercise your green thumb in your own raised garden bed. Use your discounted membership at the JCC Greater Boston to enjoy pickleball, tennis, and swimming. Or head to any of the nearby parks for biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and more.
Keep your mind sharp.
When it comes to brain power, the adage “Use it or lose it” is great advice. Exploring topics that interest you and learning something new are important ways to keep your mind in shape. At Opus, lifelong learning programs will be resident-led and, often, resident-taught. We'll also bring in outside experts to teach courses and partner with LLAIC offers 25-30 peer-led courses per semester as well as a full schedule of special programs and events. Classes are currently held on Zoom and in-person at Temple Shalom in West Newton, though we anticipate that classes could be offered on our campus as well.
Nurture your spirit.
Spiritual wellness can take many different forms for different people. For some, it’s Bible study, prayer, or religious studies. For others, it’s meditation or other practices such as gratitude. All spiritual pursuits will be welcome at Opus Newton.
Your partner in charting a course for wellness.
Opus Care Navigators will be an important partners in your health and wellness journey. Your Care Navigator will work with you to develop a personal wellness plan based on your goals and update it annually. As someone who will become familiar with you and your health needs, your Care Navigator will be there to help you plan and access the resources you need to stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible.
