Farnsworth
House
90 South Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Telephone: (617) 524-6971
 Farnsworth
House opened in 1982 to provide rent-subsidized one- and
two-bedroom apartments for income-eligible frail elders and
others with disabilities.The Farnsworth Housing Corporation
owns the building, which has been managed by Rogerson Communities
since it opened.
Beginning
in 1979, Rogerson Communities provided development planning
services for Farnsworth House to the Farnsworth Housing Corporation,
which was the first program spawned by the Farnsworth Trust.
Notable
Elements
• Walking distance to necessary services
• Week-day lunch offered on-site for minimal donation
• Active tenants association plans trips and events
• Areas designed for use by community service and medical
providers for both resident and nonresident elders
• Live-in staff for emergency response
• First area facility to encourage ownership of pets;
developed model pet policy replicated nationally
• Computer center located on-site with Internet access
and instruction available
•
Community gardening opportunities available
How
to Apply
Contact
the management office with questions or to request an application.
Phone: (617) 524-6971
Email: farnsworth@rogerson.org
Applicant must be income-eligible at the time of acceptance.
PUBLIC EVENTS
Farnsworth House offers many ongoing events for elders
in Jamaica Plain.
Blood Pressure Screenings
Free blood pressure screenings, open to the public, are held
monthly on the first Tuesday at Farnsworth House.
Hot Lunch Served Daily
Community members ages 60 and over are invited to enjoy a
hot lunch, served daily from noon to 1 p.m. at Farnsworth
House. Come at 11:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. Suggested
donation is $1.50.
Music and Dance Program Every Sunday
Community members are invited to participate in a music and
dance program featuring a local DJ every Sunday from 2-5 p.m.
at Farnsworth House. Refreshments are served and donations
are encouraged.
Rosary Every Monday
A recitation of the Rosary, open to the public, takes place
every Monday at 7p.m. at Farnsworth House.
Taxi Coupons for Elders
Elders in the community can receive taxi coupons every other
month at Farnsworth House.
Yoga for Elders Every Wednesday
Elders in the community can participate in a beginner level
yoga class designed for elders with instructor Patrice Flesch
every Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. at Farnsworth House.
Farnsworth House Senior Club Trips
Elders in the community can sign up for monthly trips to destinations
throughout Massachusetts and New England with the Senior Club
at Farnsworth House. Trips occur every third Wednesday of
the month from April through November and include one round
trip coach ticket and a sit down meal. Rates subject to change.
Ceramics
Class
Community members can participate in a ceramics class presented
by the Clayroom at Farnsworth House the second Friday of each
month at 1 p.m. Participants purchase their ceramic piece
and painting supplies are provided.
For more information about any of these events, call (617)
524-6971.
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