Bring Change for Creative Living!
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We are so thankful for TD Bank and its Andover, MA team. They selected us as their nonprofit for the Bring Change program on December 4th.
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We Finished the Race
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We finished the race!
We are so excited about your particpation and help for our biggest fundraising campaign of the year, "The 2015 Run/Walk for Creative Living."
We were able to raise over $12,000.00.
All funds go directly back into the organzation in support of its programs.
Thank you!
Massachusetts Association of Realtors Supports Creative Living
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On September 21, 2015, Lucille Giannone, Creative Living Board President, was presented with a donation check for $1,500 from Jacquelyn Santini, President Eastern Middlesex Association of Realtors, on behalf of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. Thank you MAR for supporting Creative Living!
Ironstone Farm to Host Adoption Day in August
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On Sunday, August 9th, 2015, Ironstone Farm will be hosting an Adoption Party. See the flyer below for details.
Creative Living's Board President Instrumental in Organizing the Special Field Games
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Creative Living's Board President, Lucille Giannone, is instrumental in organizing the annual Special Field Games. She has helped organize the games for many years now and is on the Service Club of Andover's Board of Directors.
Come and watch! Click the image below for details regarding the Games:
September 2015 GetAway Weekends are Filling Up: Make Your Reservations!
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GetAway Weekends: The area's only weekend respite and life skills program!
September 2015 GetAway Weekends:
Creative Living to Take Part in the Merrimack Valley Special Needs Resource Fair
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Creative Living is going to take part in the Merrimack Valley Special Needs Resource Fair on September 12, 2015.
The 3rd Annual Merrimack Valley Special Needs Resource Fair will be held on Saturday, September 12, 9am-2pm at Merrimack College. This Resource Fair is a great place for families seeking resources, activities, and services for themselves or their family members with special needs.
Friday Nights Out Dates Fall 2015!
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Friday Nights Out!
Dates Set for upcoming FNO program. This is one of the area's only programs where teens and young adults with mild to moderate developmental disabilities come to our home for an evening of pizza, crafts, and fun from 6-9pm for $40.
Upcoming FNO Dates:
Creative Living's New Post-Graduate Program Began in October
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Creative Living's new Post-Graduate Assessment Program for Schools will begin in October 2015.
Please call Elizabeth Koontz or Seana Mulcahy at 978.470.3165 today to arrange a tour!
Creative Living's new assessment program, developed for public and private schools, features an overnight independent living experience to post-graduate students (ages 18 to 22) during the 2015/2016 school year. This assessment and planning tool prepares transition-age students for a life of independence.
Creative Living Staff Member Becomes Fulbright Scholar
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Creative Living staff member Joseph LaTorre wins the Fulbright Scholarship.
Creative Living's Collaboration with Andover's TOPS Program to Continue in 2015/2016
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Great News!!! Creative Living's collaboration with Andover's TOPS Program is continuing for the 2015/2016 school year!
Now in its third year, the TOPS Overnights program is a collaboration between Creative Living and the Andover/North Andover Transitional Opportunities Program (TOPS) program to teach independent living skills, build confidence, grow friendships and have FUN!
Picture Perfect Night at the Lowell Spinners Game
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Creative Living's monthly Social Club went to see the Lowell Spinners game on July 21st!!!
Thank you to the Spinners for VIP seating.
Weekend GetAway Guests Get Special Treatment at North Andover Salon
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The guests at Creative Living's recent women's GetAway Weekend took a trip to the Salon JenZ in North Andover to get their hair and nails done!
Creative Living After School Program with Andover Public Schools Begins on September 8th
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Register Now for After School Program!
Creative Living's After School Program is a collaborative program with the Andover Public Schools. Throughout the school year, we provide 39 weeks of after school programming for up to eight developmentally disabled students between the ages of 14 and 22. These after school sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
New Program: Post-Graduate Overnight Assessment Program
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To further enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, Creative Living has developed an assessment program that would provide an overnight independent living experience to post-graduate students (ages 18 to 22). This program is being offered to public and private schools during the 2015/2016 school year. This assessment and planning tool would enhance the learning experience by revealing the areas where these students need the most help in gaining a life of independence.
Creative Living Receives $2,500 grant from the Service Club of Andover for Website Upgrades
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The Service Club of Andover (SCA), whose mission is to enrich the lives of area youth and individuals with special needs, recently donated $2,500 to upgrade Creative Living's website. These improvements will allow our organization to reach more people in our community and beyond through the launch of an informative blog. Blogging has become one of the most powerful marketing tools and we want to take full advantage of this tool in the most impactful way.
Massachusetts Happenings & Resources 6/2015
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As part of our mission to provide you with regional resources please find below a list of upcoming events and resources in the Massachusetts region.
Independent Life Skills for Transition-age Students in Andover and North Andover
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TOPs Overnights at Creative Living: Independent Life Skills for Transition-Age Students in Andover and North Andover.
Next TOPs Overnight for Girls: Saturday October 24th. Read more...
Next TOPs Overnight for Boys: Saturday November 21st.
After School Program Enjoys the Outdoors!
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The After School Program at Creative Living is a wonderful partnership with the Andover/North Andover Public Schools offering students with developmental disabilities an afternoon of socialization and learning lots of independent life skills.
Shop on the Beach with Amazon Smile and Support Creative Living
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Please remember, Creative Living is a registered participant with the Amazon Smile program and will receive 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases. All you have to do is use this link to do all of your Amazon shopping http://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-2774159. Please tell your family and friends.
Monthly Social Club Brings Patriotic Spirit to Creative Living
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Creative Living's monthly Social Club hosted a patriotic party to celebrate Memorial Day!
Weekend GetAways Give Parents Peace of Mind
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The GetAway Weekend program provides respite care for people with developmental disabilities and their families in the Andover community, the Merrimack Valley, Metro Boston and Southern New Hampshire.
We are Now Scheduling Visits/Tours to Learn More about our Post-Graduate Assessment Program for Schools
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Creative Living has been busy providing tours and information regarding its new assessment program for public and private schools. This assessment program features an overnight independent living experience for post-graduate students (ages 18 to 22) during the 2015/2016 school year. This assessment and planning tool prepares transition-age students for a life of independence.
The next Assessment Program is Wednesday Nov. 18th.
Happy Birthday to our Founder!
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Rosalie Ruggiero had a vision many years ago of "Providing a safe, loving, family-oriented environment where parents/guardians could feel comfortable leaving their son or daughter."