Jill Summerhayes

A respected business entrepreneur, author, and weekly columnist for over 25 years in a variety of publications, Jill is a well known arts activist and leader in the community which she loves. Recipient of many awards she was inducted into Cambridge Hall of Fame in 2003

Recent Work by Jill

US and Iceland represent 'cavernous' differences in politics and philosophies

Political divisiveness makes for an unsettling and anxious time, writes Jill Summerhayes

Jan 20, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Looking forward to new beginnings, as we enter 2025

Looking forward to what's in calendar can help you get through winter's toughest days, writes Jill Summerhayes

Jan 6, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care...

Have you ever wondered about the history of Christmas stockings?

Dec 24, 2024 3:39 PM Read more >

Remembering the day my intrepid grandmother saved Christmas

Jill Summerhayes shares a precious Christmas story from over seventy years ago, about her dear grandmother, Gladys

Dec 9, 2024 11:56 AM Read more >

The Nutcracker returns to Cambridge to mark symphony's 20th anniversary

Forward Church will host the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra and dance founder Michele Hopkins in a performance of excerpts from the famous ballet in tribute to her late husband Dennis McIntyre

Nov 25, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Memories are like poppies growing in the hedgerows

Jill Summerhayes writes about her beloved Uncle Harry and the memories invoked when poppies appear on lapels around Remembrance Day

Nov 11, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Laughing at yourself and staying positive is more important as we age

Learning to laugh and be grateful no matter what life throws your way is one of the most important life lessons you'll learn, writes Jill Summerhayes

Oct 28, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Feeling down? Bring a little art into your life

This weekend's Cambridge Juried Art Show is an opportunity to bring art by a local artist into your home, writes Jill Summerhayes

Oct 14, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

The power of the words 'thank you' should not be underestimated

Say the words 'thank you' when you think you might owe it to someone, or just give one unexpectedly and make someone’s day, writes Jill Summerhayes

Sep 24, 2024 9:10 AM Read more >

Cambridge Symphony Orchestra's 20th anniversary team proves committees can be fun

Committee meetings of all varieties have been part of my life since moving to Cambridge in 1979, writes Jill Summerhayes

Sep 9, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

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