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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, […]
Give Thanks: The Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address
Throughout November and December, Nonotuck will be honoring Native American Heritage Month. We will have many opportunities for learning, connecting, reflecting, and celebrating, and will be diving into Native American history and culture as well as many of the issues that Indigenous People face today. We will be exploring the history of Thanksgiving, as well […]
Native American Heritage Month: The Impact of Our Words
Throughout November and December, Nonotuck will be honoring Native American Heritage Month. We will have many opportunities for learning, connecting, reflecting, and celebrating, and will be diving into Native American history and culture as well as many of the issues that Indigenous People face today. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is committed to being […]
Read: CEO George H. Fleischner’s Testimony on Supportive Decision Making
Good Day, My name is George H. Fleischner. For the past forty years I’ve worked directly with and for people with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and mental illness. For the last thirty-four years I’ve been the President/CEO of Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. Nonotuck is a not for profit organization that was created in 1972 by […]
Native American Heritage Month: End the Mascots!
Throughout November and into December, Nonotuck will be honoring Native American Heritage Month (NAHM). We will have many opportunities for learning, connecting, reflecting, and celebrating, and will be diving into Native American history and culture as well as many of the issues that Indigenous People face today. We have so much to share with you […]
Native American Heritage Month: Explore the Lands We Live On
Throughout November and into December, Nonotuck will be honoring Native American Heritage Month (NAHM). We will have many opportunities for learning, connecting, reflecting, and celebrating, and will be diving into Native American history and culture as well as many of the issues that Indigenous People face today. We have so much to share with you […]
Native American Heritage Month: Ask Questions and Listen
Throughout November, Nonotuck is honoring Native American Heritage Month. We will have many opportunities for learning, connecting, reflecting, and celebrating. We’ll be diving into Native American history and culture as well as many of the issues that Indigenous People face today. We have so much to share with you this month so be sure to […]