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AAPI Month: How to Celebrate
May was Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, but we have ways to celebrate all year! AAPI Month is a celebration of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States. ”Asian/Pacific” encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia […]
Ray Johnson on Shared Living: “A Family Affair”
To Ray Johnson, shared living is a family affair. Three generations of his family—himself, his mother, sister, and nephew—have shared their homes with people with disabilities over the past 30 years. While there’s some debate between Ray and his mother (Ruth Johnson, who worked for Nonotuck for several years in the 1980s and 90s) as […]
Doris Oyakapeli: Shared Living Caregiver, Life-Saver
When Doris Oyakapeli showed up for her job as a direct care support last month, she had no idea that she was going to save a life. Doris, who is also a Nonotuck shared living provider in Hadley, arrived at work at a community residence and began her night as she usually does: by checking […]
Nurse Appreciation: Lowell Office
In celebration of National Nurses Month (May), and National Nurses Week May 6-12 we asked our community just what makes our nurses so special. Sochanviphea Loch RN, BSN, Assistant Program Director of North Central AFC Services in Lowell, provided this appreciation. Thank you to all nurses. It takes a lot of passion and commitment to […]
Nurse Appreciation: Plymouth and Centerville Offices
May is National Nurses Month, and May 6-12 is National Nurses Week, and we asked our community just what makes our nurses so special. Jamie Finnegan, Program Director on the South Coast and the Cape, shared the below thoughts of appreciation for our nurses. Our nurses go above and beyond to support everyone around them […]
Nurse Appreciation: Northampton Office
In honor of National Nurses Month (May) and National Nurses Week (May 6-12), we asked our community just what makes our nurses so special. Dan Zimmerman, Care Manager in Northampton sent in the following thoughtful appreciation for Nonotuck’s nurses. National Nurses Month Statement Dan Zimmerman, Care Manager, May 3, 2022: Our Nonotuck nurses do so […]
Nurse Appreciation: Harvard Office
In honor of National Nurses Month (May) and National Nurses Week (May 6-12), we asked our community just what makes our nurses so special. Carla Sanchez, Program Director in Harvard, put together this office-wide appreciation for our nurses: To the Nurses at the Harvard office: Because of you we live in a happy healthier world. […]
Wellness: Stress Relief Songs
April is Stress Awareness Month, and what better way to decompress than with your favorite song? According to the University of Nevada, Reno, “music can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body,” adding that “Native American, Celtic, Indian stringed-instruments, drums, and flutes are very effective at relaxing the mind even when […]
Autism Acceptance: Watch, Listen, Read, and Save the Date!
We are closing out April and Autism Acceptance Month by honoring the autistic experience, as shared by autistic people. Whether you prefer to read, watch, or listen there is something here for you to expand your mind and see a different way of looking at the world. Save the Date!! Join us Thursday, May 12th […]
Coming Soon: CARF Survey
A survey team from CARF International* will be visiting on May 2, 2022 – May 4, 2022 We invited the surveyors to evaluate how well we meet international standards for quality. The survey will tell us what we are doing well and ways we might improve. As a result of this survey, we may earn […]
Wellness: What’s Your Stress Relief Song?
April is Stress Awareness Month, and what better way to decompress than with your favorite song? According to the University of Nevada, Reno, “music can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body,” adding that “Native American, Celtic, Indian stringed-instruments, drums, and flutes are very effective at relaxing the mind even when […]
Happy Khmer New Year!
Creation, charity, and cleansing: Nonotuck Resource Associates wishes our community a Happy Khmer New Year! A holiday chock full of celebration over the course of three days, Khmer new year (also known as Cambodian new year) usually begins on either April 13 or 14, and is meant to mark the end of the harvest before […]
Read: Women’s History Month Quotes
March is Women’s History Month, and we’re wrapping up the month with a collection of inspirational quotes from notable women throughout history. If you have a favorite quote you don’t see listed, share via email: murray@nonotuck.com. “Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got. There is no yesterday, no tomorrow, it’s all the same day.” […]
Nonotuck Celebrates Black History Month Across Multiple Mediums
February was Black History Month, and the Nonotuck community celebrated with notable quotes, statewide events, and a list of black-owned businesses. We capped the month off with a vibrant discussion of the 2017 film Whose Streets? The documentary—which can be viewed on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Youtube—chronicles the killing of Michael Brown, and subsequent Ferguson […]
BHM: Support Black Owned Businesses
February is Black History Month, and we encourage you to celebrate by supporting black-owned restaurants and businesses all over Massachusetts. This list was compiled from multiple internet archives. If you don’t find what you are looking for, here are some other resources with listings of businesses to support: Boston.com: Here’s a Running List of Black-Owned […]
Don’t Miss These Black History Month Events
There is a wide array of events celebrating black history throughout Massachusetts this February, ranging from film festivals, discussions, paint events, and more! If you have an event you’d like to submit for inclusion, please email murray@nonotuck.com. Virtual February 17 Black History Month 2022: A Celebration of Black WillOn behalf of the Metro Region Cultural […]
Read: Black History Month Quotes
February is Black History Month, and we invite the Nonotuck community to read and contemplate these quotes from prominent African-American singers, artists, authors, leaders, and thinkers. Share your own favorite quotes via email: murray@nonotuck.com. “Every time you state what you want or believe, you’re the first to hear it. It’s a message to both you […]
Daniel J. MacDonald: 1932-2021
Daniel MacDonald, 89, of Lee Ma., passed peacefully from the loving arms of his family and close friends into to the arms of his Lord on December 22, 2021. Danny was born in Springfield, MA on January 29,1932. While living in Stockbridge, MA in 1992 Danny and Kitty met and the start of an amazing […]
Learn About Human Rights with Bob Fleischner
As you may have heard from our Diversity and Inclusion Event Planning Committee, December is Universal Human Rights Month. A time designated to learn about and stand up for the rights, dignity, and equality of all people. On Wednesday, December 15th at 12pm, Nonotuck will be joined by Bob Fleischner for a presentation on the […]
December is Human Rights Month
Throughout December Nonotuck will be honoring National Human Rights Month. This year’s National Human Rights Month Theme relates to ‘Equality’ and Article 1 of the United Declaration of Human Rights: “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”. On December 9, 2001, President George Bush Declared Human Rights Week. Since then, […]