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Thursday, June 9, 2011
For the past several years, Bridgewell has enjoyed a strong partnership with The Key Club at Lynn Classical High School. The club is comprised of students who make volunteerism and community service a priority in their lives. This school year was no exception as members of the club committed themselves to a variety of events held through Bridgewell’s Adult Education...
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
Bridgewell residents Augustina, Chester, Nancy and Terri opened up their home to family, friends, neighbors, Bridgewell staff and public officials on May 19, 2011. Guests met the residents and program staff, toured the home and even spent a little time on the porch when the sun peeked out. Bridgewell was able to complete this project by working collaboratively with both...
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
In April 2011, Bridgewell Residential Supervisor Justine Rudgis was interviewed by CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The broadcast discusses Bridgewell’s residential program for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease focusing on the unique home design and services. Listen to the interview: CBC’s Information Radio Interview with Bridgewell’s Justine Rudgis Read more about Bridgewell’s Wedgemere Road Residence: Innovative home in Beverly for...
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Monday, May 16, 2011
Friends, family and Bridgewell employees celebrated milestones last week at Danversport Yacht Club for Bridgewell’s Employee Recognition Night. It was a wonderful evening with lots of applause and celebration for employees celebrating anniversaries of working at Bridgewell for 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years! Click here to view more photos on Bridgewell’s Facebook page. Employee Recognition Service...
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Monday, May 9, 2011
Bridgewell Residents Held a Bake Sale to Help Local Animal Shelter Bridgewell residents in Dracut volunteered at the Lowell Humane Society last month. Ron, Evelyn, Anna and Brenda along with Program Director Maria Vega, Assistant Program Director Samantha Tevepaugh and their families and friends set up a bake sale to raise money for the animal shelter. The residents and staff members...
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Bridgewell is committed to building relationships with public officials throughout our service area. In February, State Representative Lori Ehrlich toured Bridgewell’s Boston Street Center and Lynn Friendship Club. Bridgewell Board Member Ann Cohen, CEO Bob Stearns and COO Kelly Johnson led the tour. In March, State Senator Katherine Clark visited the Medford Day Hab program and our Keeling Road residence...
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Three members of the Bridgewell community were honored by the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP) at the 2011 Conference and Expo in March 2011. Serving 18 communities in eastern Massachusetts, Bridgewell is a private, non-profit comprehensive human service organization that has been providing support to individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities for more than 50 years. All three honorees...
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Friday, March 25, 2011
March 2011 The workshop focused on adaptive technology for people with dysphagia, difficulty swallowing or increased risk for choking and aspiration. Attendees first watched a short media clip of how food is pushed through the esophagus, and then moved from station to station learning more about diet textures, thickening liquids, adaptive technologies and tools as well as what foods are...
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Monday, December 13, 2010
Every Wednesday morning a black Labrador Retriever named Tucker volunteers at Bridgewell’s Lowell Adult Day Treatment (LADT) program with his owner. LADT is a psychiatric day treatment program serving individuals with persistent mental illness. People who attend the program receive support in symptom management, skills training, socialization and help achieving their educational, occupational, and recovery goals. Tucker comes from the...
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Bridgewell Gala 2010 [album id=3 template=extend] Honorees: Steven Caruso and Gerard McGovern, Co-founders Caruso and McGovern Construction, Inc. Excellence in Service Awards Gary Blumenthal, President and CEO Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers Visionary Leadership Award A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors: Integrity Sponsor Partners Supporters Charm Medical SupplyDAVCO SYSTEMS Eastern Bank Eisai Research Ferrari Landscaping Fisher...
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Friday, September 24, 2010
Governor Deval Patrick visited Bridgewell’s Boston Street Center, which provides day services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Read more about the Governor’s visit.
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Friday, September 24, 2010
SAVE THE DATE Friday, November 5, 2010 2010 “Imagine the Possibilities” Gala Seaport Hotel, Boston HONORING Steven Caruso and Gerard McGovern, Co-founders Caruso and MdGovern Construction Company, Inc. Excellence in Service Awards Gary Blumenthal, President and CEO Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers Visionary Leadership Award For ticket and spnsorship information, please contact Carol McKean, Carol McKean Events 781.925.3459 or carol@carolmckeanevents.com...
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