Our Very Own Bryan McBride Takes the Stage!

Lyric Music Theater of South Portland recently sold out its first ever Unified Production featuring performers of all ages with and without developmental and intellectual disabilities.

This performance of "Once Upon a Mattress: Youth Edition" created an opportunity for our very own Human Resources Training Assistant--and Broadway aficionado--Bryan McBride, to showcase his vocal range.

Audiences could feel the joy shared among this cast, crew, and production team, and the greater theatrical community was treated to a showcase of the talent and dedication exhibited by actors of all backgrounds. We at Creative Works celebrate Lyric Music Theatre for their strides towards inclusion and equality, and we say, "Encore!"

In the News

Dreams Come True

Dreams are coming true! We recently celebrated Chris by granting his dream to have enough money for winter clothes and shoes. Congratulations Chris, and have fun shopping!

Our Dreams from the Hardt Fund makes dreams come true--big and small--for adults with disabilities. Visit beingcreativeworks.org/dreams for more info.

Training for Greatness

How do you become at Special Olympics champion? Hard work and training!

Check out John and Harry from our Augusta SO Team as they train for greatness.

#SpecialOlympicsMaine #beingcreativeworks

Polar Plunge, Brrrr!

The "Creative Crew" Special Olympics Saco Team took the plunge on January 1 to raise over $1,700 for their team.

Way to go, popcicles!

Upcoming & Ongoing YES Art Works Shows

Upcoming Events

HR Corner

Promotions

Ann Barclay has been promoted to Culinary Specialist at Augusta Community Services.

Patrick Mulonda has been promoted to Assistant Program Manager at York Cumberland Residential Programs.

Mandy Gagne has been promoted to Senior DSP at University.

Eli Beckford has been promoted to Special Olympics Specialist at Five County Community Services.

Congratulations to all!

Congrats 2023 Grads!

Crista Deburra

Angela Sult

Haley LaFlamme

Franck Mujambere

Kayla Sanford

Elizabeth Beals

Malena Handy

Kaylee Hayes

Sabine Kangombe

Melinda Pitcher

Creative Works would like to honor the 2023 Creative Leadership Forum Graduates listed above. These managers are an example of commitment, organization, hard work, engagement, and passion. While working in supervisory roles, as well as direct care, they completed our rigorous, year-long leadership course and gratuated with flying colors.

Hellos

Welcome Primrose

Five County Community Services Team Leader, Haley Laflamme and her partner Buddy, welcomed Primrose on January 19, 2024.

Congratulations Haley and Buddy!

Goodbyes

Charlene Wendrick

SCARBOROUGH – Long-time residential participant and lover of all animals, Charlene (Herrick) Wendrick, 58, passed away on Dec 31, 2023.

Charlene wanted to share her love for her boys, Kenny, Jeromy, and Drew, and her grandchildren. “Thank you to all that helped me through my ‘rough’ times, they know who they are”.

Obituary

Spotlight

DSP Spotlight

Ira Eads & Britney Rabon

Creative Works recognizes Ira Eads and Britney Rabon from Augusta Community Services. They have been working together and putting in an abundance of effort to get Special Olympics up and rolling since the pandemic brought it to a halt. Britney and Ira have dedicated much of their time to attend various coaches colleges to become certified head coaches. Their compassion and drive to train our participants in various sports is outstanding and their determination does not go unnoticed. Thanks for all you do!

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