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OceanView Initiatives to Reduce Petroleum-Based Plastics on Campus

At OceanView, we lean heavily towards being a green energy retirement community. In every aspect of our community, we prioritize our focus on renewable resources, recycling and composting, reusable products and energy efficiency.

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Fitness Pavilion Construction Progress

Work on our new, state-of-the-art Fitness Pavilion is coming along well. After having the concrete foundation poured for the underground parking garage, steel beams are being placed, giving shape to this exciting undertaking!

Myron

Resident is 26th Recipient of the Boston Post Gold Cane

Myron was one of the first residents to move into OceanView when it first opened over 33 years ago. We are so honored to have had him be a part of our community as it’s grown over the years. Yesterday, the Town of Falmouth bestowed The Boston Post Gold Cane upon Myron in recognition for being the oldest living resident currently in the town! You may view the News Center Maine segment above.
33rd Anniversary

OceanView Celebrates 33 Years – in the Caribbean!

OceanView celebrates its anniversary every year with a themed party and special dinner. This year’s theme was “Caribbean Caper!” Read more

Falmouth House Grand Reopening Celebration

Falmouth House Grand Reopening Celebration

OceanView residents, family, friends, and community members raised a glass in celebration of the completion of Falmouth House’s renovation and expansion! 10 new apartments were added, including beautiful end units with water views, walk-in closets and eating nooks. Larger, spacious floor plans were designed to meet the increasing demand for the accommodation of couples.

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OceanView Resident Launches Boat Built in His Cottage

OceanView Resident Launches Boat Built in His Cottage

Several years before moving to OceanView, Tom and Alice sold their 45-foot sailboat, mostly because it was becoming difficult to find crew to sail with. He became interested in building a new type of boat after seeing a video. “It looked fairly easy to sail by myself, and could carry two or three other people. Plus, I just loved the design.” As he and his wife, Alice, planned their move to OceanView into a brand-new, customized Schoolhouse Cottage, he had their new cottage built with a full workshop in the daylight bSeveral years before moving to OceanView, Tom and Alice sold their 45-foot sailboat, mostly because it was becoming difficult to find crew to sail with. He became interested in building a new type of boat after seeing a video. “It looked fairly easy to sail by myself, and could carry two or three other people. Plus, I just loved the design.” As he and his wife, Alice, planned their move to OceanView into a brand-new, customized Schoolhouse Cottage, he had their new cottage built with a full workshop in the daylight basement, specifically planning to accommodate the completed size of this future boat with special doors that would be wide enough to get the boat out when it was completed!asement, specifically planning to accommodate the completed size of this future boat with special doors that would be wide enough to get the boat out when it was completed!

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OceanView Exceeds Alzheimer’s Walk Fundraising Goal

Legacy Memory Care at OceanView held its Annual Alzheimer’s Walk right here on our beautiful 80-acre campus with its variety of wooded walking paths and trails.

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OceanView Fitness Pavilion Groundbreaking

OceanView Fitness Pavilion Groundbreaking

OceanView's Owner, John Wasileski

In his speech, OceanView’s owner, John Wasileski, said the design and technology going into the construction of this state-of-the-art facility will make it a wonderful new addition to the campus, but it ultimately will be the residents and the staff who use it that will make it special. “It’s always been the people of the OceanView community that make it what it is, not the bricks and mortar,” John reiterated. John’s son and OceanView’s Director of Development, Chris Wasileski, echoed his father’s words in recognizing the many people who have and will continue to be involved in the development of the building.

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OceanView Resident Donates Flagpole in Honor of Husband & Veterans

OceanView Resident Donates Flagpole in Honor of Husband & Veterans

Resident Mabel Gerquest, with daughter Heidi, daughter-in-law Heather, and Mabel’s son Chris.
Resident Mabel Gerquest (rear center), with daughter Heidi (rear left), daughter-in-law Heather (front center), and Mabel’s son Chris (rear right).

The flag and flagpole was generously donated by resident Mabel Gerquest, in memory of her husband Peter and all OceanView veterans who are no longer with us. A well- attended event was organized to celebrate this timely donation. With OceanView resident, Bill Gatchell as Master of Ceremonies, tributes and musical performances were enjoyed by a large crowd overlooking the Whipple Farmhouse and conservation land.

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Solar

OceanView Epitomizes Solar-Powered Retirement Living

By Will Byers, ReVision Energy

OceanView at Falmouth harnesses New England’s abundant solar resource to attract new residents, to reduce energy costs and carbon pollution, and to provide year-round comfort in their facilities. Since 2009, they have saved more than $170,000, and eliminated over 1.4 million pounds of carbon pollution by incorporating solar into the retirement community.

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