Celebrating 50 Years of Care for Our Seniors

When the Marist Missionary Sisters founded Maristhill in 1970, they had a vision to create high-quality care for their aging sisters and to fill a need for skilled nursing care in our local community. When the organization first opened the doors, its first five residents were Marist Sisters. Our 50th anniversary is a testament to the strength and importance of the Marist Missionary Sisters’ vision and values, which drive our passion for providing compassionate care that honors the dignity of each person who calls Maristhill home.

Celebration Planning Committee Volunteers

A special thank you to our planning committee and volunteers who brought passion and talent forward to ensure this celebration would strongly pay tribute to our founders, the Marist Missionary Sisters; entertain our guests with powerful storytelling and joyful music; and offer fellowship as we reminisced about our past and shared our hopes for the future. We are deeply grateful for the commitment of these special individuals.

A Special Thank You to Our Celebration Sponsors, Donors

Our heartfelt thanks to the individuals and companies whose gifts enable us to continue to steward our operating revenue for resident care.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Woodmark Pharmacy, CEO, Joe Cuzzupoli
Maristhill Board Member

SILVER SPONSOR

Judith Allen-Ferretti, Maristhill Board Member

BRONZE SPONSORS

Kelly Hill, Maristhill Board Member
Bridget Murphy, Maristhill Board Member

Thank You to Our Celebration’s Live Performers

A special thank you to Buddy Bergeron, Ronnie C and Megan DiSciscio who shared their time and talent to provide musical entertainment, and to Laura Packer who entertained guests with an oral history of Maristhill.

Guests of Marithill’s Jubilee Anniversary Celebration raved about the sharing of an oral history of Maristhill by award-winning professional storyteller, Laura Packer. Watch here.

More on Laura can be found at laurapacker.com

Maristhill President, James Tracy, presents Sister Mary Jane Keeney with a gift of appreciation, featuring a photo of Sister Elizabeth Bonia, Maristhill’s first Administrator. This gift commemorates the vision that the Marist Missionary Sisters had in 1967 to serve the Waltham community. Mr. Tracy shared with the Sisters that “Maristhill and Covenant Health are proud to continue their legacy of care and love for our elders.”

MH Board Members Bridget Steward and Judy Allen-Ferretti

Marist Sisters Dancing to the Sounds of Elvis

Celebration Planning Committee. Pictured left to right: Judy Allen-Ferretti, James Tracy, Katie Hahn, Quincy Juntong, Tracy Marshall, Stephen LaRosa, Bridget Stewart, Johnie Chhen (Chair). Not pictured: Daniel Harcourt and Nick Caruso.