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Massachusetts Boys & Girls Clubs Celebrate Back to School with Blue Lights On 4 Bridges

On the evening of Thursday, August 31, 2023, just in time for the start of a new school year, four major bridges in Massachusetts, the Zakim Bridge and Longfellow Bridge in Boston, the Fore River Bridge in Quincy/Weymouth, and the Burns Bridge in Worcester, will light up blue in honor of Massachusetts Boys & Girls Clubs and the over 75,000 children and teens that they serve. The bridges will light up 45 minutes before sunset and will turn off at sunrise.  
 
For over 100 years Boys & Girls Clubs in Massachusetts have been providing safe and affordable out of school time programs for thousands of children.  When school is out, the Boys & Girls Clubs are there to answer the call and as we head back to a new school year, Clubs will continue to serve the youth of our Commonwealth.  The light on the bridges, is a reflection of the light Clubs bring into our children’s lives every day. The bridge lighting is part of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Bridge lighting initiative.  
  
The Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs is a group of 40 independent Boys & Girls Club organizations operating throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Alliance was formed in 2000 for the purpose of seeking and sharing financial and program opportunities to help better serve Massachusetts children and teens.  Through collaboration and cooperation, the Alliance helps to ensure that great futures start right here in the Bay State. To find out more please visit the website at:  www.massalliancebgc.org 

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Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield Announces Before & After School Program Registration Now Open

MARSHFIELD, MA… The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield has announced registration is now open for their Before & After School Program for 2023-2024. 
 
The After School Program is for grades K-8 and is held at the Boys & Girls Club at 37 Proprietor’s Drive, from school dismissal until 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.  After School Program members participate in ongoing activities every day promoting physical, social and emotional development. They are supervised by the Boys & Girls Club’s caring professionals and role models. The After School Program includes extended care for all of Marshfield Public Schools’ half days and early releases. 
 
Transportation is provided from the five Marshfield elementary schools and Furnace Brook Middle School to the Boys & Girls Club. The After School Program is $160 a month. 
 
The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield also offers early morning care at all five Marshfield elementary schools. The Before School Program is for grades K-5 and includes breakfast and is held Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until school begins. 
 
In this program, children are encouraged to balance learning and fun through homework help, physical activity, and arts and crafts. The Before School Program cost $150/month for two days; $190/month for three days; and $270/month for 5 days. 
 
Financial assistance is available. Register online for the Before & After School Programs at www.bgcmarshfield.org.  
 
About the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield 
The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield’s mission is to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders. The Club provides programming opportunities in the Boys & Girls Club of America’s (BGCA) five core areas including leadership, education, health, arts, and fitness.  The Club serves families with children ranging in age from 5 to 18 years old, and provides critical services the community needs to support children and families over the short- and long-term. For more information, visit their website www.bgcmarshfield.org or call 781-834-2582. 
 

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Old Colony Elder Services Recognizes Staff with Milestone Awards

BROCKTON AND PLYMOUTH, MA… Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the nonprofit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, is pleased to announce staff member milestone longevity awards for fiscal year 2023.

In appreciation of their employees’ hard work and commitment, staff members from OCES’ Brockton and Plymouth offices received milestone longevity awards. 

Nicole Long, CEO of OCES, presented the following staff with award certificates honoring their years of dedicated service: Maria Maynard, MSM was recognized for 20 years of service and Elizabeth Dos Santos, SCO/OCP Program Manager was recognized for 15 years of service. 

Patricia Livie, Outreach/Education Specialist; Elizabeth Weiner, Housing Programs Manager; Eliza Chace, Home Care Program Supervisor; Deana Andrade, Behavioral Health Supervisor; and Benjamin Aaron Medd, Human Resource Specialist were recognized for 10 years of service. 

Jessica Andrade, SCO Program Supervisor and Exant Louisne Jr, Accountant were recognized for six years of service. 

Valerie Moore, AFC Advisor RN; Molly Draffone, HC CM; Dinamene Cardoso, GSSC; Christopher Haggerty, HC Transition Support Supervisor; Erin Meany, HC CM; Carla Veiga, Provider Billing Specialist; Cheryl Walker, Nutrition Program Specialist; Jeffrey Olivier, Supportive Housing Specialist; Christine Carpenter, PS Supervisor; Timothy Craig Smith Jr, System Support Supervisor; Rachael Ambroult, GSSC; Rachel Kennedy, HC Program Supervisor; Elida Teixeira, I&R Specialist; Marie Andre, GSSC; David Wilcox, MSM; Alyssa Cerri, GSSC; Eugenia Goncalves, GSSC; Luisa Depina, GSSC; Erin Dunlap, HC Program Supervisor; Mathew Mangano, I&R Specialist; Brenna Castillo, PS Specialist were recognized for five years of service.

According to Long, “It’s a great pleasure to recognize our staff members for their unwavering dedication to our organization and in serving the community for many years. We appreciate the efforts of all our employees for their contributions and commitment to our mission.”

Through the talent of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community.

About OCES
Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 23 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The agency offers several programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org. 
 

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Golf or Pickleball, anyone?   Tournaments to support the Hart Speech Foundation set for on Monday, October 9.

The 12th Annual Hart Speech Foundation Golf Tournament has added another popular element – pickleball. The event is scheduled for Monday, October 9.

The Hart Speech Foundation is a recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization.  The non-profit organization is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals who stutter through advocacy and scholarships for those in need of services.

The golf portion of the event will be held at the Nicklaus Design Course at Pinehills Golf Club, the vaunted 18-hole championship in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Golfers of all skill levels and non-golfers are encouraged to participate.

The pickleball tournament will take place simultaneously and will be held at the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield dedicated 4-court pickleball facility on the club’s expansive campus located at 37 Proprietors Drive, Marshfield.

Pickleballers will compete for Hart Cup from 2 – 4 p.m.  Registration is $100 team or $50 per player (and a teammate can be assigned). Additionally, pickleballers are welcome to join the post-event festivities and dinner at Pinehills Golf Club for an additional $50.

Local golfers know that the Nicklaus Design Course at Pinehills Golf Club is a bucolic expanse created to rival the country’s most prestigious golf clubs. Conveniently located just off Route 3 at Exit 3 in Plymouth, Massachusetts – just a short drive away from Boston and Cape Cod – Pinehills Golf Club is spectacularly set on over 300 acres of rolling hills punctuated by dramatic, glacially carved kettles and kames.  From the beginner to the most experienced low handicap player, every member can test their skills on one of the best championship layouts in Massachusetts.

The golf tournament will feature a modified shotgun format.  The tournament will begin at 11:00 a.m.  The schedule of events includes registration at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm; 12:30 pm – shotgun tee-off & format: modified scramble; 4:00 pm- cocktails (cash bar); 5:00 pm – award dinner, raffle, silent auction. 

The registration fee includes golf with cart and awards dinner. Donation is $700 for a foursome or $175 for a single golfer.  There is also a dinner only option for non-golfers. Dinner only cost is $65.

Tournament sponsorships are available. Auction items are welcome.

Sponsorship opportunities include:

            Tournament                         $2,500

            Dinner                                    $1,500

            Cart                                        $1,000

            Putting, closest to pin       $250

To RSVP for golf or pickleball, or for more information, visit the Hart Speech Foundation website at https://www.hartspeech.org/. Or contact Don Hart (617) 852-8855 or via email at dphartlaw@verizon.net .

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Old Colony Elder Services Appoints New Behavioral Health Manager to Oversee Elder Mental Health Outreach Team and other Behavioral Health Programs

BROCKTON AND PLYMOUTH, MA… Deana Andrade, LICSW, MSW has been promoted to Behavioral Health Manager at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Plymouth County and surrounding towns.

Deana Andrade, LICSW, MSW
Deana Andrade, LICSW, MSW

Andrade has been with OCES for 11 years and has been promoted several times – from Supportive Housing Specialist intern to Home Care Case Manager, to Consumer Advocate to Behavioral Health Supervisor. In her most recent position, Andrade developed Behavioral Health Programs including ANCHOR (Advocating and Navigating Care in the Home for Ongoing Risks, as well as the Elder Mental Health Outreach Team (EMHOT), and the Clutter Reduction Support Program (CRSP).

Andrade holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Bridgewater State University and Master of Social Work from University of New England in Maine. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. (NASW).

In her new role as OCES’ Behavioral Health Manager, Andrade will oversee behavioral health initiatives including ANCHOR and EMHOT, as well as hoarding and clutter reduction programs. Her responsibilities will also include conducting in-home assessments and supervising contracted LICSWs and clinical social work-related committees. Andrade will provide supportive consultation, assessment, and referral services to OCES staff in matters concerning behavioral health issues affecting the well-being of OCES’ consumers. In addition, she will facilitate support groups with/for Greater Brockton Area Hoarding Resource Network as needed.

Over the years, Andrade has served as a Facilitator in Buried in Treasures Workshops, and she provides clinical supervision to Social Work interns. She is the Chairperson of OCES’ Ethics Committee, The Social Work Licensure Program Coordinator and Internship Committee Coordinator. She is also a member of Greater Brockton Area Hoarding Resource Network (GBAH).

Elder Mental Health Outreach at OCES
OCES’ Elder Mental Health Outreach Team (EMHOT) offers behavioral health and wellness supports to older adults and individuals with disabilities (who may be isolated or encounter barriers that limit access to behavioral health care. OCES’ EMHOT supports older adults who have complex behavioral health conditions, chronic illness, substance misuse, or who are in crisis situations that may require counseling or long-term case management to improve overall wellbeing. OCES’ team provides counseling, support, referrals, and resources on a case-by-case basis. 

About OCES
Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 23 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Through the talent of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community. The agency offers several programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org. 

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Old Colony Elder Services Appoints New Quality and Contracts Manager

Vicky Rateau, LSW

BROCKTON, NORTH ATTLEBORO AND PLYMOUTH, MA… Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Plymouth County and surrounding towns, has promoted Vicky Rateau, LSW to Quality and Contracts Manager. 
 
In her new role as Quality and Contracts Manager, Rateau will implement and monitor all facets of the provider contract process and ensure a robust, coordinated provider-services network for OCES consumers. She will also facilitate and monitor quality compliance across the organization and provide oversight. Prior to her promotion, Rateau held the position of OCES’ Quality and Contracts Supervisor for two years, overseeing the provider services team and maintaining provider contracts. 
 
Rateau graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Boston with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a minor in Biology. She holds a License in Social Work (LSW). 
 
She is a resident of North Attleboro, MA.
 
About OCES 
Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 23 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Through the talent of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community. The agency offers several programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.  

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Naturally turning back the hands of time. REVERSE Beauty Skin Serum launched.

REVERSE Beauty Skin Serum was the inspiration of a romantic date and the search for youth. Janice Pringle, now a Kingston, MA resident, met her now-husband who was 11 years her junior, and realized the clock was ticking. Her quest for eternal youth began.

After a year of experimentation in her kitchen, she found the perfect natural formula that gave her the glowing skin she had been searching for. She kept it a secret for years until friends and family couldn’t resist asking her about her glowing complexion. Thus, REVERSE Beauty was born – a brand dedicated to the power of natural ingredients in achieving beautiful skin.

As a former healthcare and pharmaceutical industry professional, Pringle understood the importance of natural ingredients and the impact of skincare on overall health. Her passion for natural skincare stems from the loss of her father to skin cancer, motivating her to be even more dedicated to the importance of caring for your skin.

REVERSE Beauty Skin Serum includes the natural ingredients including calming lavender oil, which soothes and moisturizes, while killing acne’s-causing bacteria; wrinkle fighting retinol (vitamin A), an anti-aging essential, retinol helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, while also restoring collagen; hydrating coconut oil, one of the best ways to hydrate skin as well as strength it and act as the skin’s natural barrier; soothing tea tree oil with antimicrobial and anti- inflammatory; tea tree oil that keep skin clean and clear; brightening Vitamin C which fights wrinkles and dark spots and works to promote collagen, an essential element in building strong, elastic skin; whole leaf aloe, which help to soothe and hydrate to promote a healthy and radiant complexion; vitamin-rich rosehip oil, which is an effective moisturizer and builds collagen to reverses sun damage; and nourishing amla oil, full of fatty acids and antioxidants to soften skin, hydrate deeply and prevent acne, eczema and rosacea.

REVERSE Beauty helps diminish the appearance of fine lines, and helps with eczema, psoriasis, acne, as well as cuts, burns and bug bites, while providing deep hydration and nourishment to the skin. It is an all-in-one skin care product and is lightweight to provide a smooth and silky texture, suitable for all skin types. It absorbs quickly, leaving the skin refreshed and revitalized.

The product is sold in one ounce designer packaging for $33.00. The product is made in small batches and is available online at www.ReverseBeauty.org, and several South Shore of Massachusetts boutique outlets including Apricot Lane, Duxbury, MA; Stacy Savage Salon, Plymouth, MA and Beauty Bar by Jen, Bridgewater, MA.

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Honey Dew Proud to be this Year’s Title Sponsor of Par for the Cure! Golf Tournament, Dinner & Silent Auction on September 26th in Kingston

HINGHAM, NORWELL, PLAINVILLE AND KINGSTON, MA…Tee up! Type One presents Par for the Cure Golf Tournament, Dinner and Silent Auction on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in Kingston, MA. 
 
For the third consecutive year, Type One, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Hingham, along with Type One Fitness of Norwell, will hold a golf tournament, dinner and silent auction to raise funds for type 1 diabetes research and to assist those living with the autoimmune disease. 
 
Presented by Type One and sponsored by Honey Dew, Par for the Cure golf tournament will be held at Indian Pond Country Club, 60 Country Club Way, Kingston, MA 02364. The private 18-hole championship golf course is perfect for golfers of all abilities. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. with a scramble shotgun start at 11:00 a.m., immediately followed by cocktail reception and dinner at 5:00 p.m. Player registration is $225. Type One supporters who would like to just attend the dinner and silent auction may purchase the dining-only experience for $50. 
 
There will be a $10,000 hole-in-one prize as well as raffle prizes. 
 
“As Honey Dew celebrates 50 years in business, we are honored to be this year’s title sponsor of the Par for the Cure golf tournament. We have supported this organization from the very beginning as they provide the resources and support that make a huge difference in people’s lives. Type 1 diabetes is a horrible disease and it must be cured, period! We are delighted to be part of that endeavor,” said Richard J. Bowen, president and founder of Honey Dew. 
 
“We’re honored that Honey Dew is our title sponsor this year and we consider them one of our strongest partners,” said Paul Foti, co-founder of Type One. “Dick Bowen of Honey Dew has been onboard with Type One since day one and our first Renegade Run over a decade ago.”  
 
The event raises critical funds that support type 1 diabetes research; provide qualifying recipients with assistance for diabetes management and treatment; and provide scholarships to local children with type 1 diabetes to attend type 1 diabetes camp. 
 
Over $60,000. was raised last at last year’s tournament, and this year, Type One’s goal is to raise $75,000. 
 
Early registration is encouraged as space is limited. This event is open to all ages and abilities.  
 
Sponsor opportunities are available and include: Premier Sponsorship $5,000; Major Sponsorship $3,000; Benefactor Sponsorship $1,500; Partner Sponsorship $750; and Tee Sponsorship $200. 
 
To become a sponsor or to register for the event, visit: 
www.typeonefitness.org/par-for-the-cure 
 
Type One Impact 
Just over one in 10 Americans have diabetes, according to findings from the CDC’s National Diabetes Statistics Report. Not only that, but there has been a significant increase in new diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes among youth in the U.S.  
 
Over the past decade, Type One has made an incredible impact toward their mission of funding research to cure type 1 diabetes and supporting those in need of help to manage their disease through unique fundraising events such as annual Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race and annual Par and Serve for the Cure tournaments. These events have generated over $223,000.   
in support of families and individuals living with type 1 diabetes, as well as in support of research at the Faustman Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). The Faustman Lab is focused on discovering and developing new treatments for type 1 diabetes, a vaccine for the reversal of long-term type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases. For more information on the Faustman Lab at MGH and type 1 diabetes, visit www.faustmanlab.org 
 
About Honey Dew 
What started as a “cubby hole” in Mansfield, MA of June 6th, 1973 has become a celebration of 50 years. Honey Dew is New England’s largest locally owned donut and coffee shop chain with more than 100 stores and an extensive menu with inventive new offerings! Plainville, MA is Honey Dew’s home base. For more information, visit www.honeydewdonuts.com 
 
About Type One, Inc. 
Type One, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recognizes a world free of type 1 diabetes and is dedicated to that future by raising public awareness and funds toward a cure through research. Type One, Inc. was founded in 2012 by a group of South Shore residents to support their friend Tyson Sunnerberg, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, when he was 21 years old. The first ever Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race was held in 2012, raising awareness and funds toward a cure. Since then, Type One, Inc. has incorporated the Type One Cares campaign which is dedicated to building a community to assist those affected by type 1 diabetes with support, education and endowment, so they can live a powerful life beyond the diagnosis. In their commitment to expanding and enhancing support for the many families and individuals living with diabetes throughout the South Shore, Type One, Inc., headquartered in Hingham, MA, launched Type One Fitness in Norwell, MA, the first athletic center with a focus on diabetes wellness that is dedicated to building a culture of good health, well-being and inclusion for youth and families.  Visit www.typeonefitness.org. 
 

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