2004
Young at Heart Ball - 2004
| Pumpkin Painting Contest
Salute to Volunteers 2004 |
Holiday Wish List - 2004
2003
Young at Heart Ball - 2003
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Salute to Volunteers 2003
Holiday Wish List - 2003
2002
Memorial
Service - 2002 | Band Concert 2002
Flea Market - 2002 |
Evening of Music 2002
Mount Feake Monument Unveiling 2002
Salute to Volunteers 2002 |
Holiday Wish List 2002
Special Honors
February 16, 2005
A special luncheon was set up for
the staff of Cottage Six to thank them for going far beyond the call of
duty in volunteering time and effort to the needs of the residents.
Making a group move is not an easy thing to do, but with employees like
those in Cottage Six and throughout Fernald, the transition was easy.
Young at
Heart Ball
2005
October 12, 2005
Monthly
Birthday Party
March 16, 2005
Valentine Party
February 15, 2005
A Valentine party for residents in
Cottage 4 & 5 was held on February 15, 2005. Ted Powers sang and
danced with a lot of encouragement from the residents. Lots of
refreshments were served and a good time was had by all.
Moving
Day
February 2005
To help facilitate a move from
cottages 6 to 7 to Cottage 11, the residents were entertained for a day at
the Activity Center. The residents played bingo and enjoyed the many
prizes that were granted. A special luncheon was served and they
were entertained by a wonderful singer.
Memorial
Service
February 2005
A memorial Mass was held for three
of the residents from the Marquardt Nursing Home, who passed away.
Harvest Ball
2004
October 14, 2004
The annual Harvest Ball was held
October 14, 2004. Steve Taddeo arrived with a full ensemble of band
members and a wonderful male vocalist.
A king and queen were chosen for the event and everyone enjoyed the
festivities.
Pumpkin Painting Contest
2004
October 27, 2004
A pumpkin painting contest was
held on Wednesday, October 27th.
Young at
Heart Ball
2003
October 15, 2003
The annual Harvest Ball was held
October 15, 2003 in the Greene Apartments gym. The gym was packed and the
residents were dressed "to the nines"! It was great to see so many smiling
faces.
The Steve Taddeo orchestra was
great as was the singer who appeared with them. Susie was crowned Harvest
Ball Queen and Dudley was crowned the Harvest Ball king. Each received a
plaque and a $75.00 gift certificate.
A good time was had
by all - residents and staff alike!
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Salute to Volunteers
2003
April 30,
2003
A wonderful evening was shared by
all who attended the annual Walter E. Fernald Association Salute to Volunteers
Awards Dinner. Anne Kelley, Director of Volunteers, welcomed everyone in attendance.
The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Jeremy
Cole, President of the Walter E. Fernald Association.
PROGRAM FOR THE
EVENING
Welcome
Anne Cormier
Kelley, Volunteer Director
Introduction
Jeremy Cole,
President
Walter E. Fernald Association
Opening Remarks
Joseph Breen
Assistant Facility Director
Outstanding
Resident Awards
Employee
Recognition
|
Joanne Busa
|
Peg Connolly
|
|
Joseph Foley |
Beverley Goodwin |
|
Cathy Johnson |
Maryanne Killilea
|
|
Ann Marie Lucas |
Kathy Majki
|
Blessing
Father William
Leonard - Fernald Center Chaplain
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Fred Doherty
Ann Witham Diane Hirsch
Special
Recognition
|
Rosamond Coss |
Annette Messina |
|
Mark DeCost |
Lori Mazzarelli |
|
Mr. & Mrs. Hughes |
Dorothy O'Rourke |
|
Bruce MacDonald |
Bob Sage |
|
Gail Lawrence |
Judy Schuler |
|
Tom Louder |
Richard Wharton |
|
Phillip Maguire |
David Zakarian |
Special Recognition
Mr. & Mrs. Hughes
Special Recognition Award
Phil Maguire
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Holiday Wish List & Raffle
December - 2002
This year, once again,
the wishes of Fernald residents and of residents in area homes were granted.
This effort was accomplished with the help of staff members at the Fernald Center
and area community residences.
Schools, businesses, churches, municipal service agencies and
individuals in the area filled many of the wishes. A group of dedicated volunteers
wrapped, tagged and distributed the gifts to ensure that everyone had a bright
holiday season.
Our special thanks to
the people who supported our raffle ticket sales. Each year you come forward
and it is sincerely appreciated.
And of course, the Wish List could
not have been fulfilled without the generosity of the following people and
companies:
|
Kenmore
Oncology |
Kinnealey Company |
Massachusetts General
Hospital
Dermatology |
Massachusetts General
hospital
Practice Support |
|
Our Lady Comforter of the
Afflicted |
Raytheon Corporation |
|
St. John Evangalist Church |
St. Paul's Church |
|
Skadden Arps |
Transnational Travel |
|
Fleet Bank |
Tufts College - Tufts Health |
|
Sovereign Bank |
Health Management Resources |
|
Suzanne Hayes |
The Walter E. Fernald
Association |
|
Federal Reserve Bank |
G&D Tool Company |
|
Joel Bargman |
Mr. Wislocki |
|
Dennis Kelliher |
Linda Kerry |
|
Liberty Health |
Very Larkin |
|
Margaret Leahy |
Sandra Montana |
|
Redbones |
Donna Proia |
|
Joanne Busa |
Nancy Dubendris |
|
Maryanne Kililea |
Suzanne Kingston |
|
Peter Marron |
Ann Marie Lucas |
|
Alice Pacheco |
Al LeBlanc |
|
Kevin Buckley |
Joseph Foley |
|
Cathy Johnson |
Jestina Daley |
|
Kathy Majka |
Michael Hebert |
|
Karen Skotland |
Tom Barbera |
|
Ann Witham |
Peg Connolly |
Our thanks to each and every one
of you!
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Mount Feake Monument
Unveiling
Wednesday - October 30, 2002
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At Mount Feake
Cemetery, the central city cemetery in Waltham, Massachusetts, there exists a plot
of land in which over three hundred individual are anonymously buried. These
individuals came from the Fernald School, Metropolitan State Hospital, or were
residents of the town who did not have the means to afford a monument with their
name. On October 30, a monument was unveiled in their honor.
This monument is
sponsored by the Met-Fern Cemetery Project, a part of a nation-wide effort to ensure
that previous residents of institutions serving individuals with mental illness or
mental retardation are provided a truly dignified, respectful and lasting place of
rest.
Directions
Mount Feake Cemetery
is located at 203 Prospect Street in Waltham, Massachusetts.
From Route 128/95,
take Exit 26 towards Waltham, Route 20. Stay straight on Route 20 (E. Weston
Street). Take a right where Route 20 becomes Main Street. At the stop
light located at the intersection of Main Street and Prospect Street, take a right
onto Prospect Street. The cemetery is approximately half a mile form this
intersection. Signs will be posted in the cemetery directing individuals to
the site.
For more information,
contact Ross Ellenhorn: (781) 862-3600, Exit 421:
rellenhorn@CMHRS.org or Paul Ottenstein
(781) 641-8127: heap1@ivwnet.com
The inscription on the
monument reads:
IN TRIBUTE TO
THE INDIVIDUALS INTERRED HERE
WHO RESIDED AT THE FERNALD CENTER AND
METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL
AND THOSE FROM
ALL OTHER WALKS OF LIFE
MAY THEIR MEMORY
CONTINUE TO SHINE
AND NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
A place in thy
memory, dearest,
Is all that I claim,
To pause and look back when thou hearest
The sound of my name.
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Harvest Ball
October 8, 2002
The Harvest Ball, had
the Swing Senders - a 7 piece band performing at the annual event. Everyone
was dressed in their finest and a King and Queen of the Ball were chosen.
Lots of pictures were
taken and will be available soon.
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The Great Fernald
Flea Market
Antiques and Craft Show
October 4, 5
& 6, 2002
There was a very
successful flea market on the Fernald grounds for three days.
Vendor tables were
available for the event.
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Evening of Music
with Chris Hewitt & His Guitar
August 15, 2002
An outdoor evening of
music with Chris Hewitt and his guitar was held at the Gazebo on August 15th from
6-8 PM.
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MEMORIAL SERVICE
Held - June 11, 2002
A memorial service to honor all residents, employees and family members
who passed on within the last year was held on Tuesday, June 11th at the Fernald
Chapel. It was a beautiful tribute to those lost over the last year. Family
member, co-worker, client or friend was remembered with music, poetry and reading
each name and sounding a chime. After the service, over 50 balloons were
released in a touching tribute.
Outside after the
ceremony, there was a dedication of a resting bench made in honor of Anne Kelley's
father - George Dezotell.
Anne Kelley & Alice Barry
Then Fr. Bill Leonard
blessed the Grinding Wheel and Peter Maxon gave an inspirational talk about the
dedication of workers at the Fernald Center and the resurrection of the Grinding
Wheel.
Father Bill Dedicating the Grinding Stone
Peter Maxon, Fernald Singers and Invited
Guests
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BAND CONCERT
June 5, 2002
Wakefield Retired
Men's Club Band
IN MEMORY OF
ERNIE VIENNEAU, former Treasurer of the
Walter E. Fernald Association
A most enjoyable
afternoon was enjoyed by one and all at the Band Concert in memory of Ernie Vienneau,
former Treasurer of the Walter E. Fernald Association.
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SALUTE TO VOLUNTEERS
May 7, 2002
A
wonderful evening was shared by all who attended the annual Walter E.
Fernald Association Salute to Volunteers Awards Dinner. Anne Kelley, Director
of Volunteers, welcomed everyone in attendance. The Activities Center was
decorated beautifully with a patriotic theme of red, white & blue!
The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Jeremy
Cole, President of the Walter E. Fernald Association. Assisting him in
his duties were Pat McDonough, Joe Breen, Tom Barbera and Father Bill
Leonard, who all had a hand in presenting some of the awards.
PROGRAM FOR THE
EVENING
Welcome
Anne Cormier
Kelley, Volunteer Director
Introduction
Jeremy Cole,
President
Walter E. Fernald Association
Opening Remarks
Joseph Breen
Assistant Facility Director
Outstanding
Resident Awards
Liz, Debra, Ken,
Phillip, Susan, John & Ruth
Blessing
Father William
Leonard
Fernald Center Chaplain
Award
Winners / Volunteer Recognition
FLEET Bank /
Waverley Square Branch
Raytheon Corporation
Transnational Vacations
Transnational Group
Norma King
Linda Gatti
Joanne Lunny
Arthur Hebert
Robbie Dally
Virginia Bonica
Bob Gallagher
Clay Dreams
Erin Greeley
Jack & Marie Warren
Tom Barbera
Employee
Recognition Award
Rita Nevulis
Kay Collette
Father William Leonard
Kathy Majka
Employee
of the Month Award
Monica Ellis, Faith
Cote, Donna Sabman, Merlene Cameron,
Ted Carbonneau, Antoine Joseph, Rick Tulipano
EMPLOYEE
OF THE YEAR
Joanne Condon
Mary Collins
Award
Unitarian University
Society
Howard Silberman
George Mavridis
Charlotte Bell
Award
Anne Kelley
Janet Solano
Patricia Follett
Murray Smith
John Foley Award
Ed Morrill
Mark Joyce
Bob Enik
Peter Salvucci
Doris McDaniel
Community Service Award
Art Hebert
