(Report by – Evan Shi) On October 25, 2025, five students from various high and middle schools — Evan Shi, Jasmine Gu, Tony Wu, Alex Wang, and Lucas Shi—who attend Newton Chinese Language School, visited Maplewood Senior Living in Weston, MA, as part of the SEP Senior Home Initiative.

Maplewood Senior Living in Weston is the third senior living center that SEP students have connected with. Having previously visited Stonebridge in Burlington and Maplewood earlier this year, this was the students’ second visit to Maplewood. The group was delighted to reconnect with familiar residents and meet new ones, making the afternoon both meaningful and joyful.

The visit took place around noon, while residents were enjoying lunch and socializing. The students distributed handmade greeting cards created by SEP participants to all the residents, bringing smiles and warmth throughout the dining hall. During the visit, students engaged in conversations with the residents—listening to their personal stories, life experiences, and heartfelt advice.

Revisiting Maplewood was a wonderful and rewarding experience. The SEP students look forward to continuing their outreach by visiting more senior living centers in the future, spreading kindness, love, and positivity to the community.