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  Bridgewell; "Small Changes, Big Impact: Encouraging Healthier Lifestyles"

  Pichardo, Elsy; Schisler, Eric; German, Alexandra (2025-04-25)

  This project aims to promote healthier lifestyles among residents at Bridgewell through the implementation of structured meal planning and calorie monitoring. By working directly with residents, particularly Rob, the project introduces healthier food substitutions such as using real mashed potatoes instead of powdered versions, ground turkey instead of beef, and adding vegetables to improve nutritional value while still keeping meals enjoyable. The project emphasizes portion control and encourages meal preparation as a strategy to prevent overeating. Progress is tracked through calorie data and weight monitoring, providing measurable evidence of improvement. By engaging residents in healthy cooking activities and making informed food choices, this initiative seeks to support long-term well-being and empower individuals to manage their diets independently.
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  Bridgewell Direct support: The Benefits of Quality Time and Interactions in Someone’s Daily Living

  Roman, Dynesty; Schisler, Eric (2025-04-25)

  Bridgewell is a comprehensive support organization that provides services to individuals with varying needs, from minimal to full assistance. With over 100 programs across multiple communities and more than 1,400 staff members, Bridgewell offers community homes, day programs, outpatient services, and rehabilitation support. Their mission is to “inspire hope and empower people to achieve their fullest potential.” While working with adults in these programs, it’s important to remember that each person has their own voice and preferences. My role involved encouraging choice whether residents wanted to color, play games, go outside, or cook a favorite meal. Bridgewell’s commitment to person-centered care creates a space where individuals are respected, supported, and given opportunities to lead fulfilling, empowered lives.
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  Yom HaShoah 1988

  Holocaust Center of the North Shore (1988-04-10)

  The Holocaust Center of the North Shore (Jewish Federation) commemorates Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) with a program held at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, Peabody, Massachusetts. The program includes introduction by Rabbi Samuel Kenner; poetry by Sonia Weitz; interfaith commemoration with Father Frank Tosti, Rabbi Abraham Morhaim, Reverend Wayne Underhill, and Cantor Samuel Levitsky; keynote speech by Elizabeth Holtzman (introduced by Janet Miller); presentation by Harriet Wacks of the center's Service Award to Zelda Kaplan; anthem singing; and closing remarks by Rabbi Kenner along with remarks by Sonia Weitz.
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  Yom HaShoah 1987

  Holocaust Center of the North Shore (1987-04-05)

  The Holocaust Center of the North Shore (Jewish Federation) commemorates Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) with a program held at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, Peabody, Massachusetts. The program includes music by Rosalie Gerut, introduction by Neil Cooper (president of the Jewish Federation); remarks by Rabbi Samuel Kenner; poetry by Sonia Weitz; interfaith service with Cantor Sam Pesarov, Father John Kiley of Saint John the Evangelist Church (Beverly), Reverend James T Hagley of the First Baptist Church (Beverly), Rabbi Edgar Weinsberg (Bethel and Swampscott); keynote speech by Kitty Dukakis (with introduction by Sonia Weitz); remarks by Peabody Mayor Peter Torigian; presentation by Harriet Wacks of the center's Service Award to Rev. Aram Marashlian of the First Baptist Church (Salem), who gives a speech; closing remarks by Rabbi Kenner; and musical conclusion led by Cantor Pesarov.
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  You're With Us Summer Prefrence Assessment: Searching for Inclusive and Informed Programming

  Peluso, Jillian; Carlson, Joanne (2025-04-25)

  Participant satisfaction in community based day programs is crucial. To ensure the diverse needs of the adults with disabilities that You're With US serves are met then there needs to be a way to study the preferences of this unique population. The purpose of this internship project was to determine what activities the participants would prefer to do this summer. After creating a Summer Preference Assessment Tool and gathering data with it there were activities that were more prefered than others. This valuable data will inform the activity planning for the You're With Us's DEN Program summer activities.

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