Those were the only words in the text that came through – along with some photos from our Circle of Love event last week. So, we reflect:
Heartwarming –
- To hear the stories from folks in Arling-
Charlotte and Ted share about the impact Bridges has had on them
ton who implemented Bridges last year and expanded into another grade this year (Thank you Tufts Health Plan Foundation for making this possible)
- To see the friendships that have formed in the Bridges programs
- To celebrate between people who care about the organization. It truly was a night to celebrate old friends and make new ones
Vital –
- Intergenerational programs that are a vaccination against ageism and a prescription for longevity
- Our efforts to create more age-integrated communities in this society that is divided so often by age
- The funds that were raised to help this organization carry out its mission
- The many volunteers who generously share time, talent and treasure to build intergenerational bridges – including event co-chair Bonny Rollender, previous
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Chris Hammer is honored for his work on the BT Board
board chair Chris Hammer who was honored, auctioneer Terry Daly and assistant Nate Weaver, intergenerational poetry therapist Patti Russo who recited for us, graphic designer Michael DiFronzo and the amazing team from Arlington – Lisa, Marci, Rebecca, Bill, Ted, Jocelyn, Annie, Ben and Charlotte.
A huge thank you to
- Circle Furniture for graciously hosting us,
- Beacon Communities for being a corporate sponsor
To the following who shared their talents with us:

Thank you to the Circle Furniture family for hosting us
- Caterer Wilder Cuisine
- Harpist Shelley Otis
- Bartender Leo LaFarge
to the following companies that contributed:
- Amazing Things Arts Center
- Black Wolf Quilting
- Boston Red Sox
- Concord Teacakes
- Debra’s Natural Gourmet
- Depot 417 Restaurant
- Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
- Element’s Massage
- Food Link MA
- Gould’s Clothing in Acton
- HouseWorks
- Huntington Theatre Company
- J.P. Licks
- Legal Sea Foods
- New England Aquarium
- Noteworthy Studios
- North Shore Music Theatre
- Process Software
- Roche Bros.
- Rodin + Fields
- Sue Ogar Photography
- Swan Boats of Boston
- The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston
- Trader Joe’s
- Wayside Sewing
And most of all thank you to all who came and to all who were with us in spirit!