The seasons The seasons - New England Village

The seasons
of our lives.
ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING 2005

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seasons
of love
Five hundred twenty-five thousand
Six hundred minutes,
Five hundred twenty-five thousand
Moments so dear.
Five hundred twenty-five thousand
Six hundred minutes
How do you measure, measure a year?
In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights
In cups of coffee
In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife.
In five hundred twenty-five thousand
Six hundred minutes
How do you measure
A year in the life?
How about love?
Measure in love.
Seasons of love.
From the Broadway Musical “Rent”
Cover photo: (front) Kim MacDonald, Regina Diener, Joe Hegner,
Ed Smith, Brian Ballem; (back) Ed O’Connell, Ryan Massie.
Upper left: Rita Limauro.
Bottom left: Kevin Shannahan.
Right: Beth Bradshaw.
MISSION
STATEMENT
It is the mission of
New England Village, Inc.
to enable adults living
with developmental
disabilities to
experience dignified,
enriching lives as part
of a dynamic, supportive
campus community.
“All seasons are
beautiful for the
person who carries
happiness within.”
– Horace Friess

A message
from our Chairman of the Board and Executive Director.
Dear Family and Friends of New England Village,
As winter retreats and spring breezes tempt us with the promise of new beginnings, we are proud to present, on behalf of
the Board of Trustees of New England Village, our 2005 Annual Report of Giving entitled The Seasons of Our Lives. As
anyone who has visited our community can attest, the natural beauty of our campus is inspiring. Surrounded by 80 acres of
whispering pine forest, our grounds are a striking backdrop to every season. But as we know, the real beauty of the Village
can be found in the men and women who live here and participate in our programs.
In 1972, the first thirteen residents moved into their new homes at New England Village. Most of that freshman group was
in their 20’s, with the eldest being 49 years old. We were a young organization with a young constituency. Over the years our
numbers have grown. Today, more than 160 men and women with developmental disabilities are served through our
residential, employment and enrichment programs and every age group is represented. Seventy people now call New
England Village “home.”
In Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 we are told: “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under the sun.” We remain
steadfast in our commitment to our mission “to enable adults living with developmental disabilities to experience dignified,
enriching lives,” regardless of their chronological age. We have always been an organization that celebrates the uniqueness of
each person and we can draw on our experience of matching housing, services and staff to meet individual needs, as we
explore new options for our aging population.
Whether a resident is 22 or 82, each is a valued member of our community. In the following pages, we will give you a
glimpse into each phase of life as it is lived at New England Village. We present our story from three perspectives: staff,
resident and family member; we hope their stories inspire you.
Truly, it is due to the generosity of our donors, affiliates and volunteers that we are able to offer the breadth of services,
housing and programs that we do. You have genuinely made a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve and you
have our heartfelt appreciation. This publication is dedicated to you.
May all your seasons be beautiful!
Charles Volpetti Bryan Efron, Ph.D.
Chairman of the Board Executive Director
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A new
life begins M
4
ike Gaffey is what many would consider a subject matter
expert – on life at New England Village (NEV). At 39
years of age, Mike has worked at the Village since he
was 20 years old; first as a floor supervisor at the workshop and
for the last 15 years as a house manager. He not only knows all
the residents, but estimates that he has worked closely with at
least two-thirds of them over the years. Currently, Mike manages
the New Duplex, which is home to six individuals ranging in age
from 28 to 57. He has witnessed many times over the unique
experience of someone transitioning into their new life and
Kristen Fontoni and Sarah Giragosian (staff).
home at the Village.
“In my experience, I have not seen anybody move in and move out because the Village wasn’t a fit for them,” said Mike. “I
believe a big part of the reason for this is how New England Village approaches the whole transition period, from the
admissions process through moving day.”
Prospective members of the NEV community and their families are encouraged to spend time on campus prior to coming
to live here. Like everything else at the Village, the transition process is tailored to the individual’s needs, but it is not
uncommon for the changeover to take up to three months. During this time the individual might come to some NEV events,
sit in on a few enrichment classes and join his/her future roommates for dinners at the residence. Sleepovers are also
encouraged to help ease the adjustment period.
Once a person has made the permanent move into their new home, family involvement is still highly encouraged.
New England Village has an open-door policy where families are
concerned, with the only requirement being that the
confidentiality and privacy of all residents be respected.
So how does one gauge if a successful transition has been
accomplished? Mike says it always happens the same way: a
resident will go home for a family visit and on the last day of
their stay, they get excited because they know they’re going
back to their home (at NEV).
When asked what has motivated him to spend his
entire career to date at New England Village, Mike is
quick to point out that people wrongly assume that he
is doing all the giving, when in fact he gets an awful lot
out of working with the men and women who live at
the Village. “What some of the people here may lack
in cognitive ability, they more than make up for in
wisdom,” Mike said. “They see what really is of value
in the world. They know it in a way that we forget.”
Upper left: (front) Danielle Bouchard; (back) Tracy Durante
Bottom left: Brian Ballem
Bottom right: Dan Kneafsey

first impressions
Camille Wells’ daughter Carrie
has lived at the Village since 2001.
by Camille Wells
New England Village is the best thing that could have happened to my daughter Caroline.
Due to a crisis in the family, it was imperative that I find placement for her quickly. Carrie
was young, having just graduated from high school. She was working at NEVIS (New England
Village Industrial Services) in Hanson, so I thought I would look into NEV’s residential
community in Pembroke. I was very pleased with the workshop and had heard good things
about the Village. My hesitancy was her age. She would be the youngest member of the
Village family. As it turned out, I had nothing to fear.
The transition into the Village came between
Thanksgiving and Christmas. The staff at LaChance house
was so kind and understanding.
After a couple of dinners and
overnight stays, Caroline was
ready to move in. As is usually
the case, she made the transition
better than I did.
That was four years ago. In
that time I have seen such
positive changes in my daughter.
She speaks up for herself, has
much more confidence, has
acquired many friends and has a
rich, full social life. In addition,
she is learning healthy eating
habits (no more ordering french
fries at McDonald’s) and has
slimmed down.
She now lives in Apartment 7
with five other ladies where she
has a good deal of independence
and freedom. She continues to
grow socially and emotionally. The competent staff seems to
really understand and enjoy Carrie, as do all the
professionals at the Village.
Perhaps one of the best things to
happen recently is the addition of
the Sollar Wellness Center. Carrie
has always enjoyed sports, Special
Olympics and being active. Having
that facility right at the Village has
been wonderful. She swims, works
out and enjoys many of the activities
provided.
I feel so fortunate that Caroline
has the best home situation that
anyone could want. I can rest
assured that she can look forward to
a long, productive and happy life at
New England Village.
Left: Camille Wells and daughter Carrie.
Right: “House Quilt” by Mike Reed.
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The
middle
years
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More than half of the people who live at New England Village fall somewhere in the 40 to 60 year age bracket. It is
safe to say that for the most part, our middle-aged residents have hit their stride here. Many have called the Village
home for a number of years and there is a comfort level and a confidence that comes from that experience.
The Village offers all its residents and program participants opportunities for personal growth, social interaction, public
service and healthy living. And, speaking of healthy living, it was comedian Bob Hope who was credited with saying that
“Middle age is when your age starts to show around your middle.” With the 2005 opening of the Sollar Wellness Center
(SWC), here at the Village it is our hope to make that adage obsolete! SWC program participants improve their levels of
flexibility, balance, cardiovascular fitness and strength at this state-of-the-art facility, designed specifically for people with
developmental disabilities.
Like the general population, most of our residents begin their day by going to work. Our
modern vocational facility in Hanson offers a variety of work opportunities and activity
programs both on-site and in the community through competitive employment positions.
Being able to earn a paycheck is a source of personal pride for many people.
For those individuals who desire to engage in weekday enrichment activities that either
supplement their primary focus of work or serve as a work alternative, the Village offers a
Day Enrichment Program. This dynamic program is designed to promote developmental
skills training and meet a vast of array of interests and passions. Ability levels and interest
areas are taken into consideration when planning these courses. Some typical course
offerings may include: fitness, swimming, art, music, computer skills and theatre arts.
There is a feeling of joy that is palpable at the Village, partly because we just know how
to have fun! When work is done, the day is far from over for New England Village residents.
The Residential Enrichment Program offers a wide variety of evening and weekend activities
designed with a “something for everyone” attitude. From dances, to cooking classes, to
interest outings, there is always something going on at our campus. And perhaps no one
takes better advantage of everything that is being offered to them than Allan Feldman.
Allan Feldman enjoys life. It is evident in the ever present smile on his face and by the
number of staff and residents he calls “friend.” He cheerfully awaits the publication of the
residential enrichment calendar each month, so that he can plan his
activities. Allan does it all – he works and works-out, he swims and
takes classes, and he’s attended every dance and party that was
offered on campus in 2005. His awesome Halloween attire even
earned him a prize for the “Scariest Male Costume.” He probably
would win the “most photogenic” award as well, if there were
such a thing; it seems that every activity that is photographed
at NEV includes a picture of Allan!
The happiness and fulfillment that Allan experiences here
is what we want for every New England Village resident,
regardless of age or ability level. Our goal is to make every
stage of life the best time of life.
Upper left: Sean Carr (staff) and Brooks Eaton.
Bottom left: Allan Feldman and Jennifer Steinberg.
Bottom right: Peter Burden.

inamother’swords
Carole Sullivan’s son Paul Beranger has
lived at New England Village since 1984.
by Carole Sullivan
I first heard about New England Village while watching the
newsmagazine show Chronicle. My mother and I both said in almost
the same breath, “New England Village would be a great place for
Paul.” We contacted various agencies to find out more about the Village and through the
combined efforts of the Department of Mental Retardation, New England Village and friends,
we started the application process. Paul officially moved into the Village on January 22, 1984.
Paul now lives in the New Duplex. He has his own room
furnished with his own familiar belongings. He contributes
to chores around the house, such as cleaning and cooking.
The family-type setting affords him the ability to interact with
staff and residents alike. He exhibits a sense of pride in the
place he lives.
My son Paul has autism. In his 21 years at the Village,
my husband and I have seen a solemn, insecure and angry
young man transformed into a man of confidence, who is
accepting of change and other people. He knows he is
loved for who he is. It is obvious that he is completely happy
in his own skin.
Paul’s life is fulfilling and productive. His job at the
workshop provides him
with a sense of purpose
and a paycheck. He
enjoys swimming,
exercising and taking
classes at the new Sollar
Wellness Center. He has
even had the opportunity
to do some traveling. The
healthcare provided for
him has also been
superb.
I like so many of the people who work at New England
Village, the administrative staff, direct care workers, etc., but
I would be remiss not to mention the people who have had
the greatest impact on Paul’s life at the Village:
■ Mike Gaffey, House Manager - who has always been
so aware of Paul’s quirks and triggers; he is as good as
it gets.
■ Brian Manson, Residential Coordinator - who has been
such a helpmate to Paul.
■ Sherry Corshia, Residential Coordinator - a friend and
traveling companion of Paul’s.
And to so many others over the years; my husband John
and I will be forever grateful for the changes you have made
in our son’s life.
When Paul comes home
he says, “Home sweet home.”
When he sees the rock at
the Village entrance he says,
“Home sweet home.”
Left: Mike Gaffey and
Paul Beranger.
Right: “Sunrise” by Margaret
Watson.
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A new
way of life
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R etire, now it is your time to:
E xperience all that life has to offer,
T ake time to smell the roses,
I nvestigate your hobbies,
R evitalize your dreams, and,
E mbark on a new way of life!
– Catherine Pulsifer, author
Today, 43% of New England Village (NEV)
residents are over the age of 50. In ten years,
we expect that 60% of the people living here
will reach that milestone. As Laura Leventhal, Director
of Staff Training and Development, pointed out in an
article she wrote in December 2005, “This is the first
time in history that a substantial portion of the
population with developmental disabilities in the U.S.
is living long enough to experience advanced age.”
The Village has long been aware of the issues facing our aging population and established
its first retirement program in the 1980s. Originally known as the Passport Program, The Living
Center (TLC) functions in the same capacity today. Twenty people who have fully or partially
retired from work participate in this program.
But what does a retired lifestyle really look like at New England Village? It is as varied and
unique as the individuals themselves. Activities for this age group are truly centered on an
individual’s interests, energy level and desires. Some people are happier to go at a slower pace
and not have their life so scheduled anymore. It can be relaxing and fulfilling to spend time at
home doing the things you love - reading, sewing, writing letters or watching TV. Others crave
the social interactions that are part and parcel of a group environment. Margaret “Margy”
Watson is a perfect example of somebody whose personality has really blossomed since
joining TLC full-time.
Margy Watson is what some might refer to as a “social
butterfly.” This engaging, kind-hearted woman’s favorite
activities involve spending time with the people she cares
about. Her circle of friends includes her housemates, fellow
retirees, NEV staff and the folks who work at the local Dunkin’
Donuts; Margy enjoys nothing more than a good oldfashioned
coffee klatch! In fact, according to Shirley Maher
(TLC Support Staff), Margy’s endearing personality makes
her the perfect ambassador for New England Village. And
although going for coffee tops her list of favorite activities,
she would never let it interfere with the other things she
enjoys doing, like meeting with all her friends at TLC in the
morning to discuss their respective plans for the day, taking
THE LIVING
CENTER AT
NEW ENGLAND
VILLAGE
MISSION
STATEMENT
The Living Center is
founded on the recognition
that all of us have the need
and the ability to find
fulfillment in life. The ways
in which we accomplish
this are as varied, original,
and miraculous as is each
person. At The Living
Center, staff and
participants join together
to discover each
participant’s unique path
towards self-expression and
connection. Participants
make choices, engage with
others in planning and
carrying out activities,
become more aware of
personal strengths and
become increasingly
autonomous as the agents
of their own lives.
a class through the Day Enrichment Program or watching a movie. Margy has recently also
discovered a new passion - riding the exercise bike at the Sollar Wellness Center.
For Margaret Watson and other TLC participants, life is now all about choices. There’s
no right or wrong way to retire at New England Village, just the way that’s best for you.
With the help of a supportive community, the retirement years promise to be a rich and
fulfilling time in our residents’ lives.
Upper left: Reynolds Smith.
Bottom left: Margaret Watson and her niece, Catherine Noujaim.

asibling’sperspective
Linda Braun’s sister Marjorie Abrams has
lived at New England Village since 1973.
I can still remember the night in 1968 or ‘69 when
I attended an informational meeting with my mother about
a place called Camphill Village. At the end of the meeting,
a man whom I later learned was Leonard Sheingold,
approached my mother and said, “If you like this concept,
I have a better idea.” Shortly after that, my parents joined the
Sheingolds, Kaitzes, Widermans and Binders in their shared
vision of building a family-centered place, where adults with
mental retardation would live in beautiful homes, work to the
level they could, and enjoy recreational activities like anyone
else. A place where the residents could live out their lives in
dignity and their parents could die
knowing their children were cared for.
My sister Marjorie’s primary
handicap is profound deafness,
compounded by spasticity on her left
side due to cerebral palsy and some
level of mental retardation. She was
educated in a manual school for the
deaf (she could not learn orally) and
stayed there through her twenties
doing odd jobs. As the people she
knew began to retire, it became
obvious to my parents that
something else was needed for the
long term. New England Village was
that something, and they threw
themselves into its creation with all
by Linda Braun
“I wish Dad and Len Sheingold could have been there to see how happy Beth and Marjorie
and all the others are,” reported my sister Barbara upon returning from a small 70th birthday
celebration for my sister Marjorie Abrams, who has been a resident of the Village since
shortly after it opened. “They knew,” said my husband Peter. “They lived long enough to see it
grow and to see their daughters thrive.”
the energy and drive they had. My mother helped to found
the Women’s Committee. As the treasurer, my father raised
money wherever he could. He and the others talked for
hours each night discussing all aspects of the Village.
The Village was opened and dedicated in 1972; Marjorie
went to live there in 1973. While she resisted the change
initially, she adjusted very well. Twenty or so years ago, she
moved to Apartment 7, where she currently lives happily with
her roommate, Donna Burke, and the other ladies in the
apartment. Five years ago, she announced to us that she
wanted to “retire.” She was tired and wanted to stop working.
Her retirement program has been all that
any senior could want. Each week she
swims, attends a sewing group in the
community, goes to art classes at the
Living Center and spends a morning oneon-one
with Day Enrichment Coordinator
Dolores Tura. She jealously guards the
rest of her time to do as she wishes.
My father died in 1992; my mother
in 2000. They left this world with peace
in their hearts, knowing that their
daughter Marjorie was loved and living
life to the fullest in this remarkable place
we call New England Village.
Left: Marjorie Abrams.
Right: “Joyful Tea Roses” by Reynolds Smith.
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2005
year in
review
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A
B
C
April (Photo A) Always a Village favorite, the Siblings Brunch took place on April 10th.
June (Photo B) On Sunday June 5th, nearly 600 people participated in our annual Family
Day event honoring New England’s sports teams. After one of the area’s rainiest springs in
years, the weather turned out to be picture perfect.
July Lisa Drennan, Director of the Sollar Wellness Center, received the Certificate of
Occupancy for the new facility.
August New England Village welcomed Meg Mullare to our Village community on August 1.
September The Village Community donated $5,995.00 to the Red Cross Hurricane
Katrina Relief Fund.
October (Photo C) Laura Leventhal is selected to fill the newly created position of
Director of Staff Training and Development.
October (Photo D) On October 16th, nearly 200 people attended the Opening
Celebration and Dedication of the Sollar Wellness Center.
October Construction begins on a new residential building. The nearly 4,600 sq. ft.
structure, due for completion in late spring 2006, will provide two self-contained residences
for three people each.
November (Photo E) Always the highlight of the Village social calendar, the biennial Fall
Formal event was held on November 11th at the Ridder Country Club.
November Pathways presents a check for $1,435.00 to the Jimmy Fund/Pan Mass
Challenge representing money that was raised over the summer through the Pathways
Wellness Ride. The Wellness Ride was a recumbent bike-a-thon (Photo F) dedicated to the
memory of Michael Cardarelli, a Pathways member who passed away in October 2004 from
cancer.
December After 25 years of service to the Village community, Residential Manager
Myra Johnson retires on December 28th.
Special Celebrations The following residents reached birthday milestones in 2005:
40th birthday - Joan Murray
60th birthday - Allan Feldman
85th birthday - Janet Hirsch (Photo G)
(Photo A) Matt Bowen with his sister, Katya. (Photo B) Tracy Durante and her family.
(Photo C) Laura Leventhal. (Photo D) Lisa Drennan (staff), Arnold, Siema and David Sollar.
(Photo E) Myra Johnson (staff) and Liz Taft. (Photo F) Jim Scott (staff) and Arthur Mott. (Photo G) Janet Hirsch.
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E
F
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looking
ahead
2006
2006 promises to be another exciting year at New
England Village as we continue to provide an
exceptional standard of living for the men and women
we serve. Some of the Village goals for 2006 include:
Opening the Sollar Wellness Center to targeted
groups outside of the Village community.
Increasing referrals to our Day Enrichment Program.
Completing construction in the spring of a new
4,600 sq. ft. home that will provide two self-contained
residences for three people each.
Restructuring of our Human Resources
Department, as we continue to position ourselves as the
“Employer of Choice” in the human services industry.
Finishing the state-of-the-art fiber-optic wiring of
the campus which will provide intranet/internet
connectivity to all the homes and program sites.
Preparing for another successful CARF
accreditation and state licensing survey.
Celebrating the significant NEV anniversaries of
the following residents:
10 years - Tyler Blair, Peter Burden, Irene Mescall and
Arthur Mott
15 years - Joe McGovern and Jennifer Steinberg
30 years - Beth Bradshaw
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Donors
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
We wish to thank all the individuals, corporations and
foundations who made donations to New England Village in 2005.
(Donations made to our 2005 Annual Appeal Campaign received as of January 26, 2006 are listed here as well.)
$100,000 – $249,999
Estate of Florence Kaitz
Greenberg
Myra & Robert Kraft
Jane Watson
$20,000 – $99,999
An Anonymous Foundation
Joseph & Connie Blair (The
Capital Group Companies*)
Elaine Sollar & Edwin Roy Eisen
Rudolf Mueller
Pamela Smith
Brian & Marilyn Shannahan
(State Street*)
$10,000 – $19,999
Nehemias Gorin Charitable
Foundation
Mark & Debbie McGoldrick
Dr. David & Mrs. Ann Reisen
Mr. John & Dr. Elinor Svenson
The William Marx Foundation
$5,000 – $9,999
Maxine & Jerome Belson
The Sollar Foundation, Inc.
Robert & Esta Epstein
*Matching Gift
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$1,000 – $4,999
Robert & Helen Alkon
Myrna Altsher
Leonora Belmonte
Esta-Jean and Paul Cahn
Karen & Arthur Cohen
The Co-Op Connection LLC
Ray & Marian Desautels
Betsy & David Epstein
Estate of Harry T. Herenstein
Robert & Helen Feldman
Lawrence & Pauline Feldman
Suzanne Gauthier
Thomas & Margaret Gilbert
Ezra & Jackie Glaser
Edward & Lois Grayson
Carol Gross
Edward & Nancy Heiman
Helen and George Ladd
Charitable Corp.
Mitzi Kaitz
David Kleiman
Steven Kleiman
Joseph & JoAnn Kneafsey
The Litwin Foundation, Inc.
Mary McGoldrick
Philip & Rose Midgley
Irene Mott
Edward Najjar
NEV Women’s Committee
New England Village Parents
Committee
North Fork Foundation, Inc.
Jack & Norma Parker
Robert Poth
Punia & Marx, Inc.
Stephen & Mary Quintin
Claire & Ambrose Reinhalter
Diana M. Reisen
Elizabeth W. Reisen
Aaron & Zelda Siegal
Marilyn Sollar & John
McCormack
Joseph & Sally Soucar
Richard & Jeanne Spring
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Stanier
John & Carole Sullivan
Kevin & Edith Sullivan
Charles & Freeda Volpetti
Steven Widerman
Arthur Widerman 1965 Trust
Donald & Barbara Zucker
Foundation
$500 – $999
B. Daly Painting
Gerald J. & Doris Berkman
Margaret A. Biggar
Bernard & Constance Breslin
(Federated Department
Stores Foundation*)
The David A. & Shoshanna
Wingate Foundation
Edward H. Mank Foundation
Right: Ken Delmonte.
Jill V. Kaner & Mary T. Farren
Daniel & Jennifer Gabriel
Herbert & Beth Gopman
Robert Gordon
Mr. & Mrs. James Herscot
Dr. Mary Hochman
Insurance Professionals of
New England
Bernard & Pat Koechlin
Mr. & Mrs. Leo LaChance
Lawless & Mangione Architect/
Engineers LLP
Howard & Patricia Lester
Paul J. McGoldrick
Richard & Carolyn McGoldrick
Sabrina and Bob Nicholson
Joanne B. Perriens
Lisa M. Poth
Dolores Salzman
Shanholt Glassman Klein
Kramer & Co.
Daniel H. Sheingold
Barry & Carol Sheingold
New England Village Siblings
Committee
Barbara & Michael Stedman
Robert & Katharine Sturgis
John & Jane Tisdale
$200 – $499
Howard Abramson
Jeffrey & Paulette Adams
Gerald J. & Doris Berkman
Jack Biller
Peter & Linda Braun
Edward & Kelly Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Burbank
Sarah & John Burton
BWD Group LLC
Edwin & Lonnie Carton
Elise Cherny
Colby Attorneys Service
Co., Inc.
Denise Desautels
Mr. & Mrs. Willard Dickerson
Robert & Diane Dufault
Arthur T. Eaton
Gregory A. Ehret
Paul Eisenhardt
William & Ann Farrell
Mark Fine
The Fitzgerald Group
Furtado Freight Lines Inc.
Eugene Goldman
Susan E. Goldy
Norman P. & Marcia Goodman
Fred Gordon
H.J. Behrman & Company, LLP
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Haddad
Jeffrey & Celie Harris
Dr. Jeffrey & Mrs. Lauren
Harrison
Elaine Immerman
Barbara & Leo Karas
Kaster-Sherman Foundation Inc.
James M. Kelly
Mickey & Don Kogos
Evelyn Lambert
Paul Leeman
Adele F. Loeb
Irwin & Harriet Lonschein
Hans-J Luwald
David McKiernan
Daniel Meus
William Mexic
Bernard & Cynthia Mollod
Adrienne Morrissey
The Murray Family

Beth Nagy & Carl Nagy-
Koechlin
Melba Nathan
Joseph Pilachowski
Harvey J. & Irene Platt
Mimi and Joseph H. Plumb
Radisson Hotel Pymouth Harbor
Raskin Carpets, Inc.
Alexander Reisen
Rockland Trust Co.
Frances Rosenberg
Michael & Patty Rosenblatt
Norman S. Rosenfield &
Arline Harris
Samuel & Phyllis Rubinovitz
Peter & Sally Ruscitto
Susan & Ira Sallen
Mary Shannahan
Harry & Elaine Silberglait
Emil Soucar
Beula Steinberg
The Segal Family Gifting Fund
J.D. Trimble, Jr.
Bernie & Ruth Weinflash
Dorothy Wigor
Edward & Judith Wilchynski
Cookie & Steve Woolf
Anonymous (3)
$100 – $199
Apothecare
Stewart Armstrong
At Your Service Transportation
Thomas & Patricia Bellissimo
Dorothy Berkovich
Bernard G. & Nancy J.
Berkman Foundation
Ralph & Mary Lou Bozza
Joan Brown
Robert H. Brown
Gary L. Burns
Bobbie & Mac Burstein
Moses Carr
Robert M. Cassidy
Clairmont Nichols of
Mt. Kisco, Inc.
June & George Colella
Elliot Comenitz
Dr. Edward Cronin
William Davenport
Digital Printing Innovations, Inc.
Robert & Dorothy Dischino
Evans International
Jennifer Fallon
Michael & Margaret Flaherty
Peter Fleming
FoodSource Plus
Erwin & Ruth Forley
Cynthia Fuller Davis
Michael & Bambi Good
Rosalind & Mervin Gray
Herbert & Linda Grossman
Mary Haddad
Frederick Haddad
Tazio & Regina Haddad
Halina & Samson Bitensky
Foundation
Danny & Frances Hansen
Eleanor M. Hart
Jon & Diana Haywood
Nancy R. Herndon
Jerome A. Holiber
Doris & Barry Hyman
Lawrence & Beverly L. Janoff
John Hancock Financial
Services, Inc.
Paul V. Kelley
Sandy & Howard Kellner
Emily Koechlin
Patrick & Julia Koechlin
Sandy & Stuart Kurtz
Mr. & Mrs. Mel Kutchin
Christine Lange
Frederick LaSalle
David & Kathleen Limauro
Michael & Judy Lipstein
Peter & Paula Lunder
Barbara P. Mank
Maurice & Muriel Fulton
Foundation
Thomas & Helene McGrail
John & Maria McKiernan
Selig & Saundra Neubardt
David & Helene Newman
Sarah F. Ostroff
Jean Pearlstein
Perry Process, Inc.
Judy & Dennis Reardon
Richard D. & Hinda Rosenberg
Barry & Donna Rubin
Courtney Shannahan
Margaret Shannahan Kantner
Jerome P. & Joan Shifter
Abraham E. Smith
Betsy Smith
Adam & Phyllis Sonnenschein
Arthur & Ellen Stern
Mary & Harvey Struthers
Mary M. Sullivan
The Magical Moon Foundation
Tuchman, Katz Schwartz,
Gelles and Korngold
Thomas & Patricia Twitchell
Harry Uhlman
Kathryn Waldman
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Werner
Felice & Henry Yager
Christian Youngerman
Lyna Zommick
Anonymous (3)
Up to $99
Tod & Patricia Addison
Louise Ameen
Walter & Carol Arnold
Benjamin & Susan Barclay
Mr. & Mrs. George Barishian
Stephen & Mary Battista
John & Marie Bellissimo
Michael & Mary Benjamin
Barbara & Larry Berman
Nancy Bickerton
Charlotte S. Binder
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Borr
Olga Bowen
Paul & Anne Bradley
Michael & Joanne Brennan
Brill and Meisel
Edward & Jean Bryant
Ruth Budd & John Ehrenfeld
Walter & Ann Cantrell
Cascade Lighting Products Inc.
Albert & Julie Ciman
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Cohen
Jordan M. Cohen
Edmund U. Cohler
Felicia Colarusso
Mary Anne Cooney and Donna Burke.
Congregation Beth Jacob
Eileen & Jack Darman
Robert & Mary Devine
Ruth Dimond
Derek & Jolene Durante
Maria Eleuteri
Michael A. & Linda L. Fine
Al & Doris Fine
First Parish Alliance of
Kingston
Nancy Fishman
Jim & Kay Flaherty
Fleet Boston Financial
Miriam Freedman
Dennis A. Frey
Peter & Susan Gailunas
Norine E. Gannon
Natalie Gliedman
Ann M. Griffin
Mr. & Mrs. William Handy
Paul Harris
Paul & Peggy Heffron
Ira & Frances S. Herenstein
James & Louise Hogan
Nancy F. Hogan
Ruth & Samuel Hurvitz
Myra & Allan Johnson
Michael Kantner
Nancy Kummer
David & Shirley Kwiat
David & Joyce Lack
Margot & Edward Lafferty
Anne Lamir
Lorraine M. LaPera
Dr. & Mrs. Charles Leidner
Debra Lemay
David & Elaine Lewis
Mark and Carolyn Libby
Walter & Eleanore Lipsett
Sylvia W. Lock
Catherine & James Lydon
Edith MacLeod
Doris Marrero
Robert & Kathy Massad
Rev. Thomas J. McDonnell
Joseph & Linda McGowan
John J. McGrath &
Mary E. Watts
Dr. Martin Miller
Bob Moore
John S. Mullen
Richard & Patricia Murphy
Mary Murray
Barbara Nimkoff
Nissie & Ethel Grossman
Foundation
Helen O’Connell
Elizabeth Perkins
Robert & Margaret Quinn
Nathaniel Reed
Seymour & Charlotte Rettinger
Norma T. Rohrs
Gary & Daune Rosenberg
Clare & Gerald Rotenberg
Eleanor Samuels
Marty & Betty Scales
John & Julia Segale
Judith Shapiro
Wolf Shapiro
Peg Shaw
Dr. Michael Sheff
Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Sherter
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Simon of Cyrene Society
Mary F. Smith
Stanley Solomont
J. Henry & Elaine Stempien
Michael Stevens
Trybun Engraving LLC
Cindy & Shepard Tye
United Ways of New England
Frank & Mary Vitiello
Caroline Vitiello
Jean & James Walsh
Reggie & Lewis Weinstein
Dr. S. Kenneth Wolfson
Paula Wolk
Eileen & George Wolusky
Jean Yanofsky
Marguerite Yardley
Yonkers Hardware Janitorial
Supply Inc.
Kathleen Lynah & Harry
Youngman
Anonymous (4)
In-Kind Donations
New England Village received
in-kind donations from the
following individuals and
corporations in 2005:
Cheryl Beltramini
Chatham Refinishing Company
Sarah Flood – La Bella Armoire
Myra and Allan Johnson
Lowe’s (Pembroke)
Shirley Widerman
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Tribute Gifts
New England Village received
honorary or memorial gifts for
the following people in 2005:
In Honor Of
Mrs. Ralph Belmonte
Paige Belmonte
Paul Beranger
Linda & Seth Berkovich
Dorothy Berkovich
The Sheingold & Binder
Families
Joe Blair
Jonathan Borr
Matthew Bowen
Irma Carnam
Brooks Eaton
The Berkovich Family
The Widerman Family
Allan Feldman
Lucia Fleming
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Gopman
Muriel & Allen Greenblatt
Carol Gross
David Hackett
Kyle Hundley
Vanessa Reisan &
Jacob Kreilkamp
Frances Kahalas
Stanley Kaitz
Amy Kalman
John Koechlin
Evelyn Lambert
Howard Lester
Natalie Luwald
Irene Mescall
Joan Murray
Lisa Perkins
Bobby Poth
Sue Ray
Philip & Jill Reed
Loring & Betty Reed
Michele Rubin
The Good People Running
the Village
Alvin & Marilyn Rush
Lisa Scales
Kevin Shannahan
Arnold Sollar
Arnold, Siema & Marilyn Sollar
Philip Soucar
Beula Steinberg
Liz Taft
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Wertheimer
Shirley Widerman
In Memory Of
Dr. & Mrs. Maurice Abrams
Terry Faye Abramson
Dr. Stewart Armstrong
Robert Aronstein, M.D.
David H. & Bertha M. Bloom
Dr. John Bradley Bowen
Jacob G. Carton
Zolloto Family Circle
Kristin Delisle
Marianne Desautels
Betty Eaton
Leon Rubin & Elizabeth Fox
Bertha & Aaron Feigenson
William Ford
Rev. Charles Albert Hughes
Margery Hyman
Elinor Wolfson and
Joyce Shipley
Florence & Sam Kaitz
Miriam Frank Katzeff
William Krauss
Phyllis Kreitman
Left: NEV’s softball team.
Mary Bastian and Lisa Drennan
(staff).
Robert Lacey
Ed Morrissey
Madeline Nara
Alvin Nathan
Domenic Perfetti
Helen & Bill Ray
Betty & Loring Reed
M/M Elias Bowab and
Rev. Michael Bowab
Lois S. Sallen
Francis Segal
Edward Smith, Sr.
Eileen Storella-Mullin
Leah Stupell
Stephen Sullivan
Helen Wolper
Matching Gifts
New England Village received
matching gifts from the
following corporations in
2005:
The Capital Group Companies
Charitable Foundation
Federated Department Stores
Foundation
State Street Bank and Trust
Company
Endowment & Other Funds
New England Village has
established permanently
restricted endowment funds
and other special funds, the
earnings from which will
support the Village and
specific initiatives for many
years to come.
New England Village General
Endowment
Jane and Stuart Watson
Endowment for Staff
Excellence
The Yvonne and Philip Backus
Endowment for the Arts
at New England Village
Capital Needs Fund
Happy Day & Remembrance
Card Fund
Wellness and Health
Promotion Endowment
Endowed Family Funds
The following individuals/trusts
have donated, or have had
donated, greater than
$100,000 to the Village’s
endowment funds:
Shirley & Murray Abrams
An Anonymous Foundation
Philip Backus Revocable Trust
Joseph & Connie Blair
Estate of Florence Kaitz
Greenberg
Leo & Theresa LaChance
Eli & Beatrice Shapiro
Reynolds Rich Smith Trust
Arnold & Siema Sollar
Jane Watson

Making a difference
Volunteers/Affiliations
New England Village thanks all
our 2005 volunteers, affiliates
and partners for helping us to
fulfill our mission and for
making a difference in the
lives of others.
Animal Rescue League
of Boston
Best Buddies Citizens
Best Buddies Massachusetts
Bryantville Elementary School
Cardinal Cushing Centers
Congregation Beth Jacob
Conway House
EK Shriver Center
The Guardian Center
Hanson Council on Aging
Kingston Public Library
The Lord’s Garden
Lowe’s (Pembroke)
Mary Drew Sewing Circle
MSPCA Metro South
NEV Parents’ Committee
NEV Siblings’ Committee
Pembroke Community Middle
School
Pembroke Council on Aging
Pembroke Public Library
Silver Lake Commons
Sister Mary Pierez
South Shore Community
Action Council
South Shore Joeys
Special Olympics
Massachusetts
Pembroke Military Support
Group
Pilgrim Hope
Plymouth Council on Aging
Plymouth Public Library
Plymouth Fitness
Mr. Peter Tanguay
The Kingsbury Club
The Pottery Playce
The Ruth House
The Women’s Alliance
Funding Sources
New England Village is most
appreciative of our various
funding sources which enable
us to provide the highest
quality services possible.
Massachusetts Department of
Mental Retardation
Massachusetts Rehabilitation
Commission
Massachusetts Commission
for the Blind
The Division of Medical
Assistance
New Jersey Department of
Mental Retardation
Capital Income
East Bridgewater Schools
Endowment Income
Philanthropy
Private Fees
South Shore Collaborative
Whitman Hanson Schools
Employers
New England Village thanks
those businesses that
provided contract work or
supported employment
opportunities for NEV
residents and day participants
in 2005.
Allied Industries
BFI Print Communications, Inc.
Buckley Associates
Bountiful Pantry
C & S Candy Co.
Cielo Herbals
Foley & Wallace Associates
Heights Crossing
Holiday Inn Express
Lite Control Corp.
Maline Tile
Moon Lady Press
Noonan Press
Premier Color/Command Print
Solutions
Scratch Art
Stop & Shop Supermarkets
(Norwell)
T&K Asphalt Services
The Corporation for Long-Term
Care Certification, Inc.
Venus Wafers
VERC Mobil Station
Walker/Clay, Inc.
Wal-Mart (Abington)
Annual Report designed by
Pinkham Advertising.
Cover and select photos by
Ginny Morrell.
Written and edited by Dolores
Rezendes.
Left: Parachute fun on Field Day.
Back cover: Seth Berkovich,
Glenn Carey and Peter Burden.
Joy Bendror and Bobby Poth.
Board of Directors
Mr. Robert Alkon
Dr. Peter Braun
Mrs. Diane Dufault
Mr. Robert Feldman
Mrs. Margaret Gilbert, Secretary
Mr. Steven Kaitz
Dr. Carolyn S. Lilly
Mr. Brian Shannahan
Mr. Barry Sheingold
Mr. Aaron Siegal, Treasurer
Mr. Arnold Sollar
Dr. Elinor Svenson
Mr. Charles Volpetti, Chairman
664 School Street
Pembroke, MA 02359
Telephone (781) 293-5461
Fax (781) 294-8385
www.newenglandvillage.org
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664 School Street, Pembroke, MA 02359 • Telephone (781) 293-5461 • Fax (781) 294-8385 • www.newenglandvillage.org