November 28th, 2016
For the second year in a row, our tree submission to the Methuen Festival of Trees has earned us a first place finish in the Best Children’s Theme category! We now have two Conifer Awards on our shelf! Our Clinical Services team, who created a magnificent Oz-themed showpiece last year, followed up their big win [...]
November 22nd, 2016
Thank you! To all of you who donated coats, jackets, and winter wear. With your help, we met and exceeded our goal, collecting a whopping 254 items that will be distributed to those in need throughout the communities we call home. Last year our Vanway team set a goal of 125 coats and beat that [...]
August 12th, 2016
When one of our Guests came to us with the idea of holding a basketball game, we ran with it. We pulled out to hoops, painted a court out back, and arranged a full-fledged tournament! Sixty eight of our Guests signed up for our first ever ATI Basketball tournament and what a success it turned [...]
July 20th, 2016
The Time is Now! Have you ever wished you could communicate more effectively? Or wondered how to best support an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Or wanted to be better at using Microsoft Excel? Things tend to slow down during the summer months, making this a great time to try something new, set a goal [...]
July 19th, 2016
With the beautiful weather upon us it’s time to get out there and really enjoy it. People of all abilities can have an incredible summer, so grab your sunscreen, some extra water, a big floppy hat and your WOW! Magic, and get ready to hear about some fun and accessible places to really live it [...]
June 30th, 2016
Many of us wish we had the time and energy to go back to school and further our education. Judy Wachaga, a Colleague from Mass Ave., did more than just wish; she WOW!ed! Judy recently received her Certificate of Completion in the Direct Support Program in Human Services from Middlesex Community College. The training she [...]
June 20th, 2016
Summer is officially here and it’s a great time to get out and start walking. There are so many health benefits and, if you find a partner or a group to walk with, there are also many social benefits! Our Colleague Sue is a big advocate for the benefits of walking. She can often be [...]
June 14th, 2016
Our amazing receptionist Ivette, also known as Ivy (pronounced E-Vee), who has the important role of creating our WOW! Magic first impressions, recently took some well-deserved vacation time. In order to cover her position that week, we split up each day with different Colleagues covering the front desk and taking on the incredibly important role of creating [...]
June 9th, 2016
We recently held our first ever Paint Night Fundraiser, or Painting Creations, as the program is called. Everyone in attendance raved about the evening. And one of our attendees even shared her experience below. As someone who does not have much creative ability, I can honestly say I was able to create a beautiful, well [...]
May 29th, 2016
Memorial Day is a recognized federal holiday in the United States, created after the end of the Civil War as a day of remembrance for those who have died while serving in our country’s armed forces. This holiday is observed every year on the last Monday of May, being the first long holiday weekend that [...]