It's been an exciting August here at The Guild! Adults enjoyed visiting local farms, going on nature walks, participating in baseball games, and even competing (and winning gold!) in the Special Olympics Massachusetts Sailing Regatta. Students danced "Into the Galaxy" at our annual school dance, went to Six Flags, made tie-dye shirts, and explored local sites during Summer Field Trip Fridays. We continued to build our team for the upcoming Flutie 5k and released the latest edition of our "Ask the Expert" series. Read on for more news from The Guild:
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Students dance among the stars
Students danced the night away at our annual school dance! This year's theme was "Into the Galaxy," complete with starry decorations, glow-sticks, and a viewing of Wall-E. View more photos from the event here!
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Adults visit Verrill Farm
Adult residents recently visited Verrill Farm in Concord to pick flowers and soak up the last few weeks of summer. View more photos here.
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Justin H. graduates from The Guild School
Congratulations to Justin on his graduation from The Guild School this month! During the ceremony, teachers and staff spoke of what Justin has taught them throughout the years. View the post here. Best of luck Justin, you'll be missed!
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Join us on Sunday, October 16th at Lookout Farm in Natick for the Flutie 5k! All funds raised will go back to support The Guild's programs. So far we've raised over $10,000 and are working towards our goal of raising $50,000! Sub-teams of Team Guild include Middlesex Savings Bank, CliftonLarsonAllen, Dedham Savings, Broadleaf Services, Pelmeds Community Pharmacy, The Guild Special Olympics Walking Club, and WTPhelan Insurance Agency. Register for the race here!
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Sailing team wins SOMA gold |
This month, a team with the Courageous Sailing Center, which included an adult resident in The Guild's Woburn II house, won a gold medal at the Special Olympics Massachusetts Sailing Regatta! See more photos here.
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Guild adults enjoy community trips
This month, adult residents played in baseball games, visited local farms, went on nature walks, and more! View photos here.
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Students continue summer adventures! |
This summer, Guild School students have been busy with Friday field trips, weekly community outings, and on-campus activities. Recent adventures include a trip to Six Flags, tie-dye day, and a visit to Gaining Ground farm to help plant accessible raised beds. View more photos here.
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Ask the Expert: Navigating the transition to adulthood
In our most recent "Ask the Expert" column, we sat down with board member and parent of a Guild adult resident, Susan Connors, MD, to discuss the transition from adolescence to adulthood for people with disabilities. We covered how to access services, what to look for in a provider, support resources, and more. Read the blog article here.
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Thanks to our Flutie 5k event sponsors: |
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The Guild for Human Services
521 Virginia Road
Concord, MA 01742
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