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“Buried in Treasures” Virtual Workshop Begins August 10th

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County, is offering a Buried in Treasures Virtual Workshop – a facilitated self-help series for individuals with hoarding tendencies.

For anyone struggling with clutter, compulsive acquiring, saving, and hoarding, OCES’ Buried in Treasures confidential workshop begins Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Classes meet once a week for 16 weeks. This specific workshop is for individuals working on their own recovery; it is not for friends, family or service providers. However, others are welcome to contact OCES for information and resources.

“Buried in Treasures” is an educational, judgment-free, self-help program facilitated by OCES that will meet virtually from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The registration cost is $250 per workshop and is non-refundable.

Scholarships Available

Limited scholarships are available for the Buried in Treasures Virtual Workshop based on financial need. Scholarships are supported by funds raised from OCES’ Hoarding 101 Workshop for service providers held earlier this year and attended by 156 professionals.

“A hoarding disorder not only disrupts an individual’s daily life, it can also significantly affect their relationships with loved ones. This self-help workshop will help attendees better understand it and learn practical coping skills,” explained Terri Kourtz, OCES’ Protective Services Director and Chair of The Greater Brockton Area Hoarding Task Force(GBAH).  

Buried in Treasures Virtual Workshop is available to individuals of all ages and there are no geographic restrictions. Past participants of Buried in Treasures workshops have shared that they found the workshop very helpful, they felt supported, and would recommend the workshop.

What is Hoarding?

Hoarding is when individuals continue to accumulate items, such as clothing, newspapers and food, and then have persistent difficulty discarding possessions. Individuals with hoarding behaviors often face health issues related to falls, as well as the risk of losing their homes.

Buried in Treasures Virtual Workshop is sponsored by OCES and GBAH.

For more information or for an application to the Buried in Treasures Virtual Workshop, contact Deana Andrade at OCES, 508-584-1561 extension 232 or email dandrade@ocesma.org.

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 25 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of 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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Par for the Cure – Type One to Hold 1st Annual Golf Tourney on September 15th

Type One, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Hingham, MA, will hold their 1st Annual Par For The Cure Golf Tourney at Crosswinds Golf Club in Plymouth, MA on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Sponsorships are available.

Registration opens at 11:00 a.m. with a scramble shotgun start at 1:00 p.m., immediately followed by hors d’oeuvres during cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. There will be activities on the course as well as a live and silent auction and raffles. Foursomes as well as individual golfers are invited to sign up. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited. This event is open to all ages and abilities. 

Type One’s 1st Annual Golf Tournament supports the Type One Cares charity 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. Type One Cares does this while continuing to fund research at the Faustman Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).

Over the past decade, Type One has made an incredible impact toward their mission of funding research to cure type 1 diabetes (T1D) and supporting those in need of help to manage their disease through their Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race. 

“Type One 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,” explained Type One’s co-founder, Paul Foti. “After 10 years, and much deliberation due to coronavirus, we decided for the health and safety of our greater community, that we would change it up this year and bring people together at this beautiful golf course.” 

The obstacle course race had traditionally been held at Wompatuck State Park and Bare Cove Park in Hingham, with last year being a virtual race. To date, Type One Renegade Run events have generated over $100,000 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. In addition to supporting the Faustman Lab at MGH, Type One donation and fundraising platforms help provide scholarships to local children with type 1 diabetes to attend type 1 diabetes camp, as well as providing qualifying recipients with assistance for diabetes management and treatment. For more information on the Faustman Lab at MGH and type 1 diabetes, visit www.faustmanlab.org

To become a sponsor or partner of Type One, or to sign up for the 1st Annual Par For The Cure Golf Tourney, visit: https://secure.givelively.org/event/type-one-inc/par-for-the-cure-1st-annual-type-one-golf-tourney

About Crosswinds Golf Club

Crosswinds offers a unique blend of rolling fairways and large gently undulating greens. Challenging yet fun and perfect for golfers of all abilities, this course takes advantage of the natural topography, offering dramatic elevation changes, panoramic views and comfortable spacing between holes for a resort-style atmosphere. For more information, visit https://www.golfcrosswinds.com/

About Type One

Type One, 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 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. On November 25, 2012, the first ever Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race was held raising awareness and funds toward a cure. Type One is headquartered in Hingham, MA. Visit https://typeonerenegaderun.com

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The voice of working people reverberates on the new “South Coast Working” podcast launched by the Arnold M Dubin / UMass Dartmouth Labor Education Center.

“South Coast Working” is a new podcast and promotes the voice of working people and those who continue to build the South Coast each and every day.  From the docks to the mills to the classrooms to the roadways, working people add a voice and life to the region. 

This podcast is developed by the Arnold M Dubin / UMass Dartmouth Labor Education Center. 

The first episodes can be discovered at  https://tinyurl.com/communterrail.

South Coast Working was born from the inspiration and motivation of students, staff and faculty of Arnold M. Dubin Labor Education Center, UMass Dartmouth, as well as the adult children and grandchildren for which the Center was named, in order to spread awareness about the challenges facing and opportunities available to members of the workforce in and around South Coast Massachusetts. Through passionate collaboration, it was determined that a podcast would be the most effective and accessible medium to achieve this goal.

The first episode chronicles the long-awaited arrival of commuter rail line infrastructure that will connect New Bedford with Boston – and all of the economic advantages it offers. Recently graduated student journalist, Liz Anusauskas spoke with prominent commuter leaders Siggy Meilus, founder of UMass Dartmouth’s transportation advocacy organization, Bus Riders United and Eric Carvalho, president of Fall River’s Amalgamated Transit Union Local 174. These conversations take listeners on a deep dive into the complexities of public transportation and the profound impact its presence, or lack thereof, can have on a population.

“Our new podcast is intended to inform, entertain and uplift workers from all walks of life and throughout the South Coast,” noted Kim Wilson, Director of UMass Dartmouth’s Arnold M. Dubin Labor Education Center.  “The podcast format is a perfect venue for us to fully explore labor issues and have our audience enjoy and listen when and where they can.  We are excited about our first few episodes and strongly encourage the community to provide suggestions and directions of where the next segments might go.”

About – Arnold M Dubin / UMass Dartmouth Labor Education Center

The Labor Education Center serves as a bridge between the university, the labor movement, and the local community.  The Center creates internships for students, programming on campus focused on social change for justice and organizing and external training is available to workers and worker centers, unions, and labor councils in the region. This includes training for officers, members and stewards through a statewide Labor Extension Program.

Arnold M Dubin / UMass Dartmouth Labor EducationCenter is located at334 Union Street, New Bedford, MA.  For additional information about the Labor Center or the podcast contact the Center at https://www.umassd.edu/labored/ or 508-910-7106.

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Let there be light. Breakthrough new Unicorn Grow Light further simplifies the Home Grow process.

The new Unicorn Series 160W LED Grow Light from Green Goddess Supply is a unique new solution to simplifying the home grow process.  The innovative light is specifically intended to be used in a confined space such as a home grow box and is specially tuned to generate high output at a very low wattage. 

“We’ve been working on this light for years,” said Vincent Bitetti, Chief Cannabis Officer at Green Goddess Supply who leads the R&D efforts at the company. “It seemed simple and obvious at first, but we eventually realized that there wasn’t an off-the-shelf unit that gave us everything we needed in one package.  That one is runs too hot, this one is too large, that one is too small, etc. We realized we were hunting for a unicorn and had to build it ourselves, hence the name.”

The game-changing light features both 112pc SMD and 2pc COB LED lights, dimmable switches and comes with a 3-year warranty. After a full year of research and development, the Unicorn represents the best combination of LED and COB lighting, low energy usage, large footprint, and high PAR output, for growing cannabis in a confined space.

The dimmable switches allow the home grower to dial up or down to maximize the growth of their particular strain, and optimize for heat output within a confined space. 

The Unicorn Grow Light includes two rectangular arrays of 48 individual LEDs on the left and right of the lighting board. There are also two COB (Chip On Board) lights, made with thick glass domed covers, that produce modern day, artificial sunlight replacement.

The light also controls IR, UV and UVB which inhibit mold and mildew. Insects are also repelled by these LEDs.

“Lights impact the size of plant growth. Thus, with the Unicorn Grow Light, a home grower can expect larger, more bountiful grows,” noted Mr. Bitetti.  He adds, “I have been experimenting with home grow for over three decades and have a whole office full of lighting units.  We combined the best of components and technology in the Unicorn Grow Light.”

Eric Robichaud, also of Green Goddess Supply, asserts, “The biggest challenge with growing cannabis is managing lighting which impacts heat and radiation. Most lights do not allow you to lower or increase the radiation.  The Unicorn’s switches allow the grower to manage that critical element with precision.”

Although the Unicorn Grow Light can enhance any home grow system, it was designed for use in the Green Goddess Supply trade-marked Armoire, a turnkey solution to home growing that was built to remove the mystery and challenge. The Armoire requires only two minutes of care daily to garner an impressive yield of 3-5 ounces of dried, hand-crafted flower in as little as 60 days. With its furniture-inspired look, child proof lock, ergonomic design, even the most judgmental and disapproving aunt would not suspect that you are growing cannabis in your living room, office or den.

Priced at $299 MSRP, the Unicorn competes with grow lights priced at $399 MSRP that are made by other manufacturers and with the closest feature set.

The Unicorn Grow Light will be included in Armoires moving forward and can replace the lighting system included in earlier models.  The Unicorn Grow Light can also be purchased separately for owners of other home grow systems. The light was also designed to daisy-chain multiple units together for grow spaces that require multiple lights to cover a larger footprint.

 About Green Goddess Supply

Green Goddess Supply is a “cultivation to consumption” cannabis lifestyle brand offering a line of high-quality products to grow, store, prep and consume hemp flower and cannabis products. The company sells direct to consumers at MSRP through its website, and also offers wholesale and distributor accounts to brick and mortar storefronts and industry distributors. Green Goddess Supply strives to exceed expectations and delight customers with quality products and amazing customer service.

The Armoire is a trademark of Green Goddess Supply. Green Goddess Supply is a privately held company headquartered in Boston, MA with additional distributions centers in Los Angeles, CA; Long Island City, New York and Pooler, Georgia. For more information about Green Goddess Supply, visit the website at https://www.GreenGoddessSupply.com/ 

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Finalist on The Voice. Opening new and natural doors to health, Greenwich Bay Chiropractic welcomes patients as of August 2.

Greenwich Bay Chiropractic and Dr. Devon Barley proudly announce the opening of their new office on Monday, August 2nd. The new and natural healthcare provider is located at 16 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818.

Dr. Devon Barley is a second generation Doctor of Chiropractic.  He found a love of chiropractic after being under chiropractic care from birth by his father, Dr. Dennis Barley who maintains a practice in Fairhaven, MA. The profound experience of less illness, quicker recovery from sports injuries and better overall health, inspired him to follow in his father’s footsteps.

An interesting personal note, in addition to his focus on healthcare, Dr. Devon Barley was a top 12 finalist on the hit television show “The Voice” in 2011.  He initially attended a casting call to support a friend and the rest is history.

A resident of Providence, Dr. Barley is married to Liz Barley, a Physician’s Assistant (PA) at Ortho Rhode Island, an Orthopedic practice. Liz is originally from Kingstown, RI.

Having graduated with a Bachelor’s in Biology from The University of Vermont and Cum Laude from Life University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program, Dr. Devon has had the pleasure of treating chiropractic patients for over 6 years.

Dr. Devon’s specific and gentle approach has helped thousands of men, women and children improve their lives.  He has treated neck or back pain, headaches or migraines, carpal tunnel, sciatica, or other health conditions.  His practice will also focus on family health and pregnancy.

To contact, Greenwich Bay Chiropractic and Dr. Devon Barley, call (401) 408-4430 or visit www.GreenwichBayChiro.com.

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Total Spectrum Opens New Location in East Lansing and Is Now Hiring

 Total Spectrum, part of LEARN Behavioral, a national organization serving children with autism and other special needs, has recently opened the doors of their new learning center at 2248 W. Mount Hope Road, Okemos, MI 48864.

A ribbon cutting ceremony with Total Spectrum East Lansing’s leadership team and the Lansing Regional Chamber was held in May, followed by an open house.

Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) members joined with staff from Total Spectrum for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Total Spectrum’s newest location in East Lansing.
 
L-R: Daria Buzun, Chamber Ambassador; Casey Jacobsen, Chamber Ambassador; Marcy Rzepka, Chamber Member Relations Manager; Alando Chappell, Chamber Ambassador; Tim Daman, President of Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce; Trisha Evans, Clinical Director – Total Spectrum; Artimese King, Clinical Fellow – Total Spectrum; Meaghan Olger, BCBA – Total Spectrum;  Brittany Ooms, BCBA – Total Spectrum; Tom Hamp, Chamber Ambassador;  Kristen Ebert, Chamber Ambassador.

With more than 30 years of clinical research and practice, Total Spectrum is a renowned leader in early comprehensive behavioral treatment for young children with autism. Total Spectrum provides contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, diagnostics, speech therapy and counseling, as well as parent training and school consultation services to children and families with autism spectrum disorder.

The East Lansing location is Total Spectrum’s third location in Michigan. To meet significant demand for their services in the area, Total Spectrum continues to add to their team and is hiring additional Behavior Technicians.

Total Spectrum East Lansing’s team currently comprises 30 staff members and is led by Trisha Evans, M.A. BCBA, Michigan Senior Clinical Director along with Cheryl Geniesse, who is the managing behavior analyst overseeing the East Lansing location.

Total Spectrum delivers services in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and is part of LEARN Behavioral, a national autism organization, with providers spanning 18 states and the District of Columbia. For more information about Total Spectrum, visit https://www.totalspectrumcare.com

About LEARN Behavioral

LEARN Behavioral specializes in using contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) to nurture potential in children and young adults with autism. With clinical insights refined through decades of service to the autism community, we support more than 5,000 clients across 18 states and the District of Columbia through brands that include AST, BACA, WEAP, BCI, Total Spectrum, Trellis, and SPARKS. Our team consists of more than 30 doctoral-level clinicians, 450 Board Certified Behavior Analysts®, and 4,000 behavior technicians who share a common mission: to find success for every child in our care.

“Connecting the Autism Community One Podcast at a Time”

LEARN Behavioral provides valuable insight and information from inspiring individuals in the autism community through their unique All Autism Talk podcast found on Spotify and on their website at www.learnbehavioral.com/allautismtalk

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Boomers Thriving After the Pandemic

During the early part of the pandemic into early 2021, Baby Boomers, particularly those over 60, had a good reason to be concerned. Beyond being more vulnerable to COVID, many experienced isolation and heightened anxiety due to very uncertain times. On Wednesday, June 30, 4 to 5:30 p.m. EDT, Hey Boomer Podcast Host and Certified Professional Coach Wendy Green will offer a virtual event–Boomers Thriving After the Pandemic—to help Boomers adjust to the challenges and opportunities of a post-pandemic world.

Green has brought together a panel of authors, experts and thought leaders in a special virtual event to help Boomers chart their next steps. The panel includes:

Helen Dennis, a nationally recognized leader on issues of aging and new retirement;

John Tarnoff is a career transition coach, speaker and author, who helps late career professionals transition to meaningful and sustainable second-act careers beyond traditional retirement;

Dr. Sara Zeff Geber is an author, certified retirement coach, and professional speaker on retirement and aging.
For more detailed info on the panelists, you can go to the registration page.

The cost to register is $59. Ten percent of the proceeds will support Meals on Wheels Greenville. Ten percent of the proceeds will support The Walk to End Alzheimer’s. To register, click here.

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Car Seat Safety Event at the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield on June 26th

Families from Marshfield and surrounding towns are invited to a Car Seat Safety Event at the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield, 37 Proprietor’s Drive in Marshfield, on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is a free event.

The Car Seat Safety Event would serve to inspect car seats installed in vehicles and correct any errors in installation.

“Statistics have shown that car seats that have been properly installed have saved many children during car collisions,” explained Massachusetts State Police Trooper Jessie Barbosa who is a certified Car Seat Technician.

Trooper Barbosa and her team would also take the time to educate families in car seat safety, whether their car seat may have been recalled, and whether the car seat they have is right for the age and weight of their child.

“The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield is an essential community connection for many families and provides critical services and information,” said Jim Bunnell, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield. “This educational event will help to ensure that children are safe when traveling in a vehicle.”

An Impaired Driving Awareness table, organized by the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, will be set up during the event as well.

This event is presented by the Massachusetts State Police, the Marshfield Police, the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, and the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield.

For more information about the Club, visit 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 Appoints Alisa DeLage as Chief Programs Officer

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County, has appointed Alisa DeLage, MSW, LCSW as Chief Programs Officer. She is a resident of Berkley, MA.

Ms. DeLage is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been with OCES for six years. In her new role as Chief Programs Officer, Ms. DeLage oversees all consumer-facing programs and staff.

Alisa DeLage, MSW, LCSW

Previous to her promotion, Ms. DeLage was the Home Care Program Manager overseeing that program’s supervisors, care managers and operations.

Ms. DeLage holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bridgewater State University, as well as a Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development.

She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). In addition, Ms. DeLage is on the Brockton Visiting Nurse Association’s Board of Directors and the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth’s Community Benefits Advisory Committee. 

Ms. DeLage is passionate about supporting older adults as they age in place, and assisting older adults and individuals with disabilities transitioning from a hospital, rehab, or nursing home back to a community setting.  Prior to her work with OCES, Ms. DeLage’s primary roles were with children and families as they navigated the foster care and adoption systems in Massachusetts. She is now an adoptive parent as well. 

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 25 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of 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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