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OCES Announces Special Holiday Meals at Several Community Dining Sites in December

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, will offer special holiday meals at several community dining sites in December.

OCES has planned a delicious “Holiday Special” featuring roast pork with apple glaze, whipped sweet potato, green bean almandine, dinner roll and butter, along with pumpkin pie (or diet pumpkin pudding) for dessert. The Holiday Special will be offered at the following community dining sites:

On December 6, 2018 at two locations – the Halifax Council on Aging (COA) dining site at 506 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338 as well as at East Bridgewater COA dining site, 355 Plymouth Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333.

On December 20, 2018 at Brockton COA dining site in the Mary Cruise Kennedy Senior Center, 10 Father Kenney Way, Brockton, MA 02301.

On December 27, 2018 at Stoughton COA dining site at 110 Rockland Street, Stoughton, MA 02072.

“Traveling Chef Carving of the Day”will be offered at Kingston COA dining site, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA 02364 on December 18, 2018 and at Wareham COA dining site, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 on December 20, 2018. This special meal will feature roast beef with gravy, mashed potato (Kingston) au Gratin potatoes (Wareham), green bean almandine, dinner roll with butter, and a raspberry filled cookie (or diet cookie).

On December 20, 2018 at Easton COA dining site at Frothingham Hall Community Center, 15 Barrows Street, North Easton 02356, a “Home Cooked Special” will be offered featuring homemade pot roast with gravy, mashed potatoes with gravy, zucchini and tomatoes, whole wheat dinner roll and butter, along with chocolate eclairs for dessert (or diet chocolate pudding).

Reservations are required and may be made by calling each town’s COA directly.

Daily Meals at Community Dining Sites

OCES’ community dining sites provide hot, nutritious noontime meals Monday through Friday to adults age 60+ and individuals with disabilities under the age of 60. Meals are planned by a nutritionist and meet one-third of the Recommended Daily Allowance for major nutrients. The meals do not include high sodium foods and no salt is added. Low-fat milk is provided.

Community dining information is published in COA newsletters and on OCES’ website at http://www.ocesma.org. A sample menu may be requested by calling OCES at (508) 584-1561.

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 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

 

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Behavioral Concepts in Worcester is Now an Approved Site for Continuing Education. Training Session to be Offered November 29th.

Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a company of behavioral clinicians specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout Central Massachusetts, has announced they are a Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB®) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) provider, offering onsite Continuing Education events at their Worcester location as well as online.

On November 29, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., BCI will offer a continuing education professional development event entitled “Ethical Issues in Behavioral Feeding” at 345A Greenwood Street in Worcester as well as online. This training session will focus on the ethical issues related to implementing behavioral feeding strategies. Participants will also learn what medical, behavioral, and related service assessments should be completed before starting feeding therapy. The event will be presented by Melissa L. Olive, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA (CT & NY), Executive Director, Applied Behavioral Strategies LLC and is eligible for two type 2 ethics continuing education units (CEUs).

Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBAs), Licensed Applied Behavior Analysts (LABAs) and ABA students interested in attending may register to attend in-person or virtually via a web login. Registration is open until November 22, 2018. Visit https://bciaba.com/careers/professional-development/continuing-education-events/

“Professional development is essential to stay current on the latest developments, skills, and technologies required in a given field,” said Candice Colón-Kwedor, Ph.D., LABA, BCBA-D, Director of Professional Development and Research at BCI. “The BACB® states that behavior analysts must maintain knowledge of current scientific and professional information in their areas of practice and pursue ongoing efforts to maintain competence. Today’s professionals must commit to a ‘career-long learning’ philosophy that enhances effectiveness and furthers the knowledge they have already gained.”

In addition to being an ACE provider, BCI offers their employees professional development opportunities that include extensive pre-service training and continuous in-service training for their ABA Therapists and Behavior Analysts. BCI is also committed to training current and future generations of clinicians in the field via undergraduate and graduate program affiliations including on-site degree support through their partnerships with Quinsigamond College (Registered Behavior Technician, Associate’s degree program) and Bay Path University (BCBA, Master’s degree program) as well as an off-site program  at Assumption College (BCBA, Master’s degree program).

For further information on continuing education, please contact Dr. Candice Colón-Kwedor,  BCI’s Director of Professional Development and Research at (508) 851-5259 or visit www.bciaba.com to view our scheduled continuing education events.

About BCI

Behavioral Concepts (BCI) provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with autism and their families in central Massachusetts. We identify and facilitate effective personalized instruction that allows children to discover more, learn more, and be more – increasing their independence and enhancing their quality of life at home, in school, and in the community. BCI is a Massachusetts Department of Public Health approved provider of specialty ABA services for early intervention. BCI also provides center, home-based, and afterschool services through private and public health insurance. The organization was founded in 2002 by Dr. Jeffrey R. Robinson. Further information on BCI is available at https://bciaba.com.

BCI is part of the LEARN Behavioral family of companies, a national organization dedicated to helping all children succeed in school and life. Learn more at http://learnitsystems.com

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Free seminar – Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Housing Wealth Management workshop on November 29th

Panel discussion explores legal, financial, housing and lifestyle solutions.

Critical questions for seniors and their families will be addressed at a free workshop set for Thursday, November 29, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Conference, 100 Grandview Road, Braintree, MA 02184 (next to the AMC Cinema and directly across from South Shore Plaza).

There is ample and free parking next to the office building. Complimentary light refreshments will be served.

Many seniors and their families are uncertain about their legal, financial, housing and lifestyle situations. Elder law Attorney Patrick J. Kelleher of Elder Law Care Center based in Hanover and George Downey of Harbor Mortgage Solutions with office in Braintree will lead the discussion.

Topics to be addressed will include: What is estate planning?  Can you avoid losing your home and savings if you go into a nursing home?  Trusts – what they are and why you may need one.  Housing wealth – how you can use your home to stay at home and increase financial security.

Seating is limited to 30. RSVPs are required. Go to https://elder-law-care.bambiz.net/braintree-event. Or email Ashley@elderlawcare.com or call 781-871-7526.

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Rodman CPAs Appoints New Tax Specialist

Alison Kuczynski, CPARodman CPAs, a full-service tax and accounting firm based in Waltham, MA and serving small and mid-sized businesses throughout the greater Boston area, has appointed Alison Kuczynski, CPA as a Tax Specialist.

In her new role, Kuczynski, a Certified Public Accountant, specializes in tax planning and preparation for high net worth individuals and business entity clients.

Kuczynski holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Vermont, and a Master of Science in Taxation from Bentley University. Upon graduation in 2005, she joined Rodman CPAs as a Generalist and was responsible for all types of accounting and tax engagements. In 2011, Kuczynski, who was then a Senior Accountant, took a hiatus from Rodman CPAs to travel throughout Asia for three years. She is among several “boomerang employees” helping to fuel Rodman CPAs’ overall growth.

Kuczynski is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA). In her free time, she enjoys traveling and surfing.

About Rodman CPAs

Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses.  Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies.

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. For more information, visit http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

 

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Leadership at a glance. Entromy and Contemporary Leadership Advisors Introduce AI-Enabled Organizational Network Analysis Solution

Steve Garcia

Making leaders more effective at driving change by leveraging key influencers

BOSTON, MA…

Entromy and Contemporary Leadership Advisors today announced the launch of a revolutionary organizational network analysis (ONA) solution that helps clients accelerate business transformation and improve organizational agility. The new solution, supported by Entromy’s Insights Platform, goes beyond standard ONA by integrating artificial intelligence and natural language processing to not only pinpoint key opinion leaders, but also uncover their perspective and insights in real-time.

Companies must adapt and transform themselves to stay relevant in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Yet, 70-90% of organizational transformation efforts fail. These failures often result from unanticipated market dynamics, an incomplete understanding of how the organization really functions, and a failure to gain the buy-in of employees needed for successful transformation. Entromy’s new ONA solution addresses these challenges by pinpointing and bringing to light the perspectives of employees with the most relevant insight. This real-time intelligence broadens leaders’ understanding and minimizes unforeseen risk. Moreover, by engaging with and incorporating the perspective of the most influential employees, leaders build commitment for the transformation. The diagnostic can be tailored to the context at the organization and deliver critical insights within 2-3 weeks. Typically conducted across the whole or parts of the organization with minimal level of time commitment from the teams far outweighing the benefits from alternative approaches.

“We see strong interest from private equity companies and growing organizations, who often place new executives and look for ways to make them immediately effective. Entromy’s new ONA capability achieves this by identifying the most influential employees who can inform the leader’s perspective and build the commitment of the broader organization,” said Jan Jamrich, Entromy’s CEO. “We’re delighted to be partnering with Contemporary Leadership Advisor, which has deep expertise in using organizational network analysis to make leaders successful.”

Entromy’s AI-enabled ONA solution maps the informal patterns of communication and interaction within an organization to uncover how employees really work with each other and customers to solve problems, make decisions, share information.  Built on extensive expertise and successfully deployed with multiple companies, Entromy’s ONA capabilities have helped clients successfully transform commercial operations, integrate multiple lines of business,

accelerate new product development, increase leadership bench strength, and uncover retention risks.

According to Steve Garcia, Managing Partner at Contemporary Leadership Advisors, “We’ve worked with Entromy for two years and our clients love the rapid insights uncovered by their artificial intelligence and natural language processing functionality. Integrating our ONA capabilities into the Entromy Insights Platform makes perfect sense and provides leaders with the level of insight needed to successfully drive organizational transformation.”

For more information about the Entromy Insight Platform please visit www.entromy.com

About Entromy

Entromy is a leading software company that delivers real-time nuanced insights for critical business decisions powered by AI and natural language processing. Used by consultants, private equity and executives, the Entromy Insights Platform eliminates weeks of effort in change management, business transformations and M&A by automating diagnostic, analysis and executive report preparation to understand business, employees or customers. Visit www.entromy.com

About Contemporary Leadership Advisors

Contemporary Leadership Advisors is a management consulting firm comprised of behavioral scientists and business experts who help organizations create value by selecting and developing the right leaders, driving senior team effectiveness, and designing aligned and agile organizations. Visit www.cladvisors.com

 

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South Shore Low Vision Support Group to Meet on November 19th

 

Talking Information CenterTalking Information Center (TIC), the non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, will host the next South Shore Low Vision Support Group on Monday, November 19, 2018.

Individuals with low vision and those who know someone with low vision are invited to attend the Low Vision Support Group, which will meet at TIC, 130 Enterprise Drive in Marshfield on November 19th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A light lunch will be provided.

This month’s discussion topic will be the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, and it will be led by Carolyn M. Orsen, M.ED., COMS, Rehabilitation Teaching Supervisor for the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind.

TIC, the Marshfield Council on Aging, Duxbury Senior Center, Kingston Council on Aging, and the Plymouth Center for Active Living have teamed up to host this ongoing collaborative low vision group on the South Shore. The goal of this initiative is to provide a space for individuals with a visual impairment to gather and share information. The meetings cover a wide variety of topics such as transportation, technology, health care and advocacy and are broadcast live so that those who are unable to attend a low vision support group still have access to the pertinent and important information being discussed.

Anyone who is unable to attend this bi-monthly support group may tune in to TIC’s live broadcast of the low vision group at noon on that day. Visit TIC’s website www.ticnetwork.org or contact 781-834-4400 to learn about the many ways to listen to TIC.

To reserve a seat on November 19th, or if you are in need of transportation to the group, RSVP to your local Senior Center or Council on Aging.

This event is sponsored by Roche Bros.

The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network

Based in Marshfield, MA, TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. The non-profit reading service operates with the help of more than 500 volunteers statewide, broadcasting newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also offers cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry. TIC’s newest programming includes the Radio and Podcast Players and Veterans Voice.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs oversees TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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Family Fun Day at Great Wolf Lodge a Great Success – Autism Friendly Event

More than 200 Central Massachusetts families made tracks to Great Wolf Lodge New England in Fitchburg for HMEA’s Autism Resource Central’s Family Fun Day held on Sunday, September 23, 2018.

The autism-friendly event, which was exclusively sponsored by Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a company of behavioral clinicians specializing in the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout Central Massachusetts, presented an afternoon of fun at the Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark followed by a pizza party.

In addition to sponsorship, BCI was on-site hosting a number of Sensory Fun Activities, such as water beads, Play Doh, kinetic sand, and other activity stations, throughout the afternoon.

The popular event was sold out within a day.

“We’re pleased to have an opportunity to partner with our friends at Autism Resource Central and provide a day of fun in a supportive environment to families and children with ASD,” said Jeff Robinson, Ph. D., BCI’s President and CEO.

About Autism Resource Central
Located in Worcester, MA, HMEA’s Autism Resource Central of Central Massachusetts is a non-profit organization that serves as an information and referral service for children and families affected by disorders within the Autism Spectrum; Autism, PDD NOS and Asperger’s. Autism Resource Central supports the needs of more than 3,000 families in Central Massachusetts. For more information, visit autismresourcecentral.org.

About BCI
Behavioral Concepts (BCI) provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with autism and their families in central Massachusetts. We identify and facilitate effective personalized instruction that allows children to discover more, learn more, and be more – increasing their independence and enhancing their quality of life at home, in school, and in the community. BCI is a Massachusetts Department of Public Health approved provider of specialty ABA services for early intervention. BCI also provides center, home-based, and afterschool services through private and public health insurance. The organization was founded in 2002 by Dr. Jeffrey R. Robinson. Further information on BCI is available at http://bciaba.com.

BCI is part of the LEARN Behavioral family of companies, a national organization dedicated to helping all children succeed in school and life. Learn more at http://learnitsystems.com.
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Old Colony Elder Services Focuses on Emergency Fund on #GivingTuesday

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, invites the community to join the #GivingTuesday movement and support the OCES Emergency Fund program. Coming just after Thanksgiving, in the same way that Black Friday and Cyber Monday kick off the holiday shopping season, #GivingTuesday kicks off the giving season.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 is #GivingTuesday. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that bring about real change in communities. OCES has joined the #GivingTuesday movement to raise money for their Emergency Funds program. The OCES theme this year is #ICareIShare.

OCES’ Emergency Fund helps meet the needs of at-risk low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities who are in a crisis or emergency circumstance that threatens their health and/or living situation. All too frequently, these individuals encounter problems that can jeopardize their ability to maintain independence, dignity and well-being.

Last year, OCES raised $7,714 for their Emergency Fund. This year’s goal is to break the $10,000 mark.  With the number of individuals needing assistance increasing each year, OCES’ fundraising goal is to add to the Emergency Fund’s capacity so they can continue to make a critical difference in the lives of consumers served.  OCES’ Emergency Fund supports dozens of consumers throughout the year faced with unforeseen emergency events, answering urgent needs such as filling an empty fuel tank, repairing a broken furnace, or providing life-sustaining medications.

To make a donation to OCES’ Emergency Fund online, visit www.ocesma.org and click on #GivingTuesday. Donations may also be made by check or money order and mailed to OCES, 144 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301.

To encourage others to join the #GivingTuesday movement and support OCES, share it on social media platforms using the hashtag #GivingTuesday and #ICareIShare.

To learn more about #GivingTuesday, visit www.givingtuesday.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 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 232 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving 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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South Shore Turkey Trot to Benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield to be held Thanksgiving Day

Molly Rand

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield will host their 4th annual Thanksgiving Day road race on November 22, 2018.

Gather friends, family and neighbors together to race in the South Shore Turkey Trot, a four-mile, family-friendly road race event with younger age categories, costumed runners, and team running! Elvis Turkey, the mascot encourages organizations and groups from the community to form teams, create themes, and dress in costumes to celebrate the holiday.

The event benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield and raises money for much needed programming and scholarships. Nearly $15,000 was raised at last year’s race.

“Last year we had more than 500 runners from over 17 States and 64 different towns in Massachusetts and this year we expect that number to nearly double,” said Jim Bunnell, Executive Director. “Proceeds from this great event provide much needed resources for the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield programs and scholarships. Our afterschool program and summer camp serves hundreds of working families from all across the South Shore and provides a fun, safe and engaging place to learn and grow.”

South Shore Turkey Trot start and finish line location is South River School, 59 Hatch Street, Marshfield, MA, 02050. The course is flat and quiet through the scenic back roads of Marshfield. Registration on race morning begins at 6:30 a.m. and the race starts at 7:30 a.m. Cost of registration (as of November 10th) is $35.

All registrants will receive a custom event long sleeve t-shirt. Participant goodie bags will contain promotional items from sponsors. Water for all runners will be provided by 99 Restaurants, and coffee and bagels will be provided by Dunkin’ Donuts.

Free Pie for Race Finishers

Top Finishers will receive awards, and every finisher of the race will receive a free apple pie compliment of Roche Brothers Supermarkets.

Support the Marshfield Food Pantry

Runners and spectators are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item on the day of the race for donation to the Marshfield Food Pantry.

Sponsorships are available and range from $100- $5000.  For more information about South Shore Turkey Trot, visit www.marshfieldbgc.com/turkey_trot

To register for the race, visit http://events.racewire.com/south-shore-turkey-trot/

About Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield (the Club) is a youth development organization providing programs and services to children and families throughout the greater South Shore community. The Club’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.

Currently, the Club serves hundreds of families with children ranging in age from 6 to 18 years old, providing afterschool, vacation week and summer programs, as well as youth athletics, teen, social recreational and leadership opportunities. For more information, visit their website www.marshfieldbgc.com or call 781-834-2582.

 

 

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