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A Welcoming Place for Kids to Get Active – Trellis Services Teams Up with Bowleys Athletic for a Fun Day on the Field

BOWLEYS QUARTERS, FOREST HILL, NOTTINGHAM, TIMONIUM, MD… More than 20 children and their families learned new skills and had fun on the field at a free soccer clinic presented by Bowleys Athletic Club and Trellis Services. 

Trellis Services, Maryland’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children ages 1-10 years old, teamed up with Bowleys Athletic to provide one-hour soccer sessions for their ABA families.

Trellis families brought their children to Maryvale Preparatory School in Lutherville, where Bowleys Athletic players and coaches held a private soccer camp for children aged 4 years old and under, as well as for children aged 5-8 years old. The kids practiced soccer basics such as dribbling and passing while learning these new skills at their own pace. The event provided an opportunity for the kids to play together with coaching support from Bowleys Athletic soccer club players.

“Teamwork is at the heart of what Trellis and Bowleys Athletic believes in,” said Suzanne Heid, Executive Regional Director of Trellis Services. “Together, we’re creating a welcoming place for kids to get active, learn new skills, and have fun.”

Austin Heid, Bowleys Athletic soccer player and Trellis Services Advanced Technician, shared, “I’m grateful to Trellis for entrusting our club, Bowleys Athletic, to run this clinic for their learners and am proud to have been able to offer this unique opportunity to the children and their families.”

The event was a huge success, and another free soccer clinic for Trellis ABA families will be announced in the spring.  

About Trellis
Trellis is a provider of LEARN Behavioral, a national leader in compassionate autism treatment. 
A leading provider of evidence-based autism services for over 20 years, Trellis is dedicated to delivering personalized, high-quality ABA therapy. Trellis has Learning Centers in Forest Hill, Nottingham, and Timonium, MD.

Trellis provides in-home and center-based ABA therapy, diagnostic services for autism, speech and occupational therapy, and Social Skills Programs for children ages 2 to 6. 

There is no waitlist. Flexible treatment hours are available after school and in the evenings to accommodate busy family schedules.

For more information or to enroll a child, call (443) 330-7900 or visit https://trellisservices.com/locations

About LEARN Behavioral
LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

OCES Staff Supports Families in Need with Donations to Three Organizations During the Holiday Season

Left to right: Elizabeth McCarran, Cassandre Dorilas, Leslie DiAngelo, Michelle Fontes, Kristin Randall, and Zonya Williams

BROCKTON AND PLYMOUTH, MA…Staff at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Southeastern Massachusetts, are supporting those in need of assistance by providing food, gifts and other essential items during the holiday season.

OCES staff participated in the “Adopt-a-Family” program at My Brother’s Keeper in Easton. The team purchased gifts of clothing, toys and games for five families and then volunteered onsite to wrap gifts.

To fight food insecurity in the community, OCES’ Protective Services team spearheaded a staff food drive and collected non-perishable food items, which were delivered to two food pantries – Damien’s Food Pantry in Wareham and the Charity Guild Food Pantry in Brockton. 

The Protective Services team at OCES

During the holiday season and beyond, OCES takes pride in giving back to the communities it serves. OCES encourages employee involvement through volunteering, donating or community service.

For information about My Brother’s Keeper, visit www.mybrotherskeeper.org.

For information about Damien’s Food Pantry, visit damiensfoodpantry.org.

For information about the Charity Guild Food Pantry, visit thecharityguild.org

To learn more about OCES, visit ocesma.org.

About OCES

OCES is recognized as one of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best Places to Work by Cape & Plymouth Business Marketing. OCES has been certified as a woman non-profit organization (W/NPO) by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO). For more than 50 years, OCES has been a private, nonprofit organization with locations in Brockton and Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and proudly serves Plymouth County and surrounding communities. 

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 ocesma.org

Let’s say you just won the lottery

We’re starting a New Year soon, so why not? And with the recent Powerball jackpot, somebody did win and now their life is forever changed. So just as a New Year’s wish, let’s say it was you.

What would you do?

It’s a tantalizing question, right? It’s one we thought would make a great pitch to TV news outlets on behalf of our financial services client Johnson Brunetti.

Only we gave it a twist:

What should you do if you win the Powerball jackpot?

The pitch worked and resulted in an on-air interview with Johnson Brunetti’s Nicholas Colantuono on Boston 25 (see below).

photo and link to interview with Johnson Brunetti's Nicholas Colotuono.

In PR circles, this technique is called “piggybacking”. It means connecting your client’s product or service to something that’s timely and in the news. In this instance, hardly a local or national news broadcast goes without mentioning the billion-plus Powerball jackpot. So it seemed a natural to pitch a financial services expert who could properly advise the jackpot winner.

There was no winner as of this writing. So, maybe it could be you. What would you do with that kind of money? You may want to watch the clip below for advice.

Does your company have a story that we can piggyback on current events or news? Give us a call or drop a line. It could be you live at five or on the front page. 

10 Local Caregivers Honored During National Family Caregivers Month

Left to right: Michelle Kirshkaln, Marge Nutter, Mary Flanagan, Marlene McDonald, Joan Coulstring, and Kevin Sipola

BROCKTON AND PLYMOUTH, MA… Ten local caregivers were honored with Caregiver Appreciation Awards at a special luncheon acknowledging National Family Caregivers Month in November. The luncheon was held at Fireside Grille in Middleboro, MA.
 
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Southeastern Massachusetts, 
recognized caregivers who were nominated by their family members and peers in celebration of their selfless work of caregiving. 
 
Caregiver Appreciation Awards were presented to:
 
Nydia Alvarez of Brockton, a dedicated caregiver and advocate for a family member:
 
Kim Benson of Bridgewater, a primary caregiver to two adults since 2011;
 
Joan Coulstring of Whitman, a primary caregiver to two young children;
 
James Doherty of Abington, a dedicated caregiver to an adult for several years; 
 
Mary Flanagan of Duxbury, a primary caregiver to a family member for five years;
 
Michelle Kirshkaln of East Bridgewater, a dedicated caregiver to a family member for four years;
 
Kim Marie Moran of Pembroke, the primary caregiver to a family member and a caregiver to a friend’s family member for several years; 
 
Marlene McDonald of Foxboro, a primary caregiver to two family members for a few years;
 
Marge Nutter of Stoughton, a dedicated caregiver to a family member for years; and 
 
Kevin Sipola of Plymouth, the primary caregiver to a family member and a speaker at OCES Caregiver Support Group meetings.
 
“It is our pleasure to honor these remarkable individuals for their steadfast dedication, extraordinary compassion and care,” said Nicole Long, CEO. “We thank everyone who nominated these special caregivers for recognition.”
 
She continued, “All caregivers have a vital role of enhancing the lives of others. OCES remains committed to supporting caregivers.”
 
Family Caregiver Support Program
Each caregiver’s situation is unique and complex. OCES has a Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) that provides caregiver support in the creation of a personalized plan outlining available resources (including OCES programs and other community information) applicable to their caregiving situation. These resources may include caregiver support groups as well as educational workshops or programs that share techniques to help family caregivers with stress reduction, time management, goal setting, problem-solving, relaxation and more. The FCSP works with people of all ages including grandparents raising grandchildren.
 
To learn more about OCES’ Family Caregiver Support Program and to subscribe to OCES’ informative newsletter, visit ocesma.org.
 
About OCES
OCES is recognized as one of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best Places to Work by Cape & Plymouth Business Marketing. OCES has been certified as a woman non-profit organization (W/NPO) by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO). For more than 50 years, OCES has been a private, nonprofit organization with locations in Brockton and Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and proudly serves Plymouth County and surrounding communities. 
 
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 ocesma.org

Plymouth Menorah Lighting to Celebrate “From Darkness to Light” on December 21

Chabad of the South Shore invites the community to gather in celebration, gratitude, and light at the annual Plymouth Menorah Lighting, taking place Sunday, December 21 at 5:00 PM. This year’s event falls on the eighth and final night of Hanukkah, bringing the festival to its brightest moment.

The celebration will be held at a meaningful and historic location — the corner of Water Street and North Street, directly across from Plymouth Rock — symbolizing the rich heritage of the region and the enduring message of Hanukkah: bringing light into darkness.

Attendees can enjoy an array of traditional and festive holiday offerings, including:

  • Hanukkah treats
  • Hot drinks
  • Chocolate gelt
  • Menorah kits
  • Dreidels

The event is free and open to all, welcoming families, visitors, and community members of every background to experience the warmth and joy of Hanukkah together.

A special appearance will also be made by “Judah the Maccabi”, a lively and engaging character who brings the Chanukah story to life with interactive moments and joyful photo opportunities for children and adults alike.

“These gatherings have shown to uplift spirits and strengthen community,” said Rabbi Levi Lezell, director of Chabad of the South Shore. “And on the night we light all eight branches of the Menorah, its message feels especially powerful. After the difficult years we’ve all navigated, Chanukah calls on us to always increase light, increase kindness, and remember that even a small flame can push illimunat great darkness, even effortlessly. With hope, unity and positive perseverance, goodness ultimately prevails.”

He added, “This gathering is a reminder that even in the darkest times, we can always spread light, kindness, and community. We look forward to celebrating with the entire Plymouth community.”

For more details, please visit: SouthShoreChabad.com/Menorah.

Mark’s Moving & Storage Launches Specialized Senior Relocation Services. Designed to Reduce Stress, Simplify Transitions, and Support Families.

Mark’s Moving & Storage, a trusted leader in relocation and logistics since 1979, today announced the launch of its enhanced Senior Relocation Services, a comprehensive, concierge-style program designed to ease the stress and uncertainty seniors and their families often experience during life transitions.

With nearly five decades of experience helping families and businesses move with confidence, Mark’s is expanding its signature “kid glove” service model to meet the unique needs of older adults who may be downsizing, transitioning to assisted living, or relocating for a new chapter in life.

“Relocating for your next chapter or to your winter getaway  can create a lot of anxiety,” said Mark Silverman, founder of Mark’s Moving & Storage. “At least the moving and storage can be removed from that concern. Our well-trained and professional crews take care of the details, the heavy lifting, and the set up.”

The new Senior Relocation Services offer a full suite of support, including:

  • Concierge planning and coordination for every phase of the move
  • Comprehensive packing and unpacking options to eliminate physical and emotional strain
  • Flexible, temperature-controlled storage for items being kept, passed down, or sold
  • Hands-on support from trained, professional crews who understand the sensitivities of senior transitions

These expanded services complement Mark’s longstanding portfolio, which includes local and long-distance residential and corporate moving, commercial on-demand warehouse storage, air freight, container shipping, record storage management, disposal services, portable storage containers, warehousing, and fire and flood remediation. All services operate from the company’s expansive campus at 111 Milk St., Westborough, MA.

Mark’s Moving & Storage has been recognized with numerous community and industry awards and proudly serves as the official mover for several nonprofit organizations, including Welcome Home, Circle of Hope, Westborough Food Pantry, and Household Goods, Inc.

For more information about Senior Relocation Services or any of the company’s offerings, visit www.MarksMoving.com or call (508) 983-6000.