Residential Living Lifeworks maintains 18 community-based residences throughout Norfolk County and the surrounding area. Currently, 92 individuals live in these wonderful homes that focus on ensuring an inclusive, community-oriented environment for residents, and provides access to local resources. The residences are staffed around the clock and professionally supervised by program managers and residential directors. Each home provides activities and programs that are unique to the needs and requests of its residents. Our array of homes include features that support people with medical needs, those on the autism spectrum, and people with aging related challenges. Lifeworks is proud of each of the homes we own and grateful that they are also supported by our generous benefactors who provide funding to enhance the residences. One such project, is the Forsberg Beautification Program that supported the addition of raised garden beds at nine residences, and provides annual holiday decorations, lights, and craft programs for the homes.
Adult Social & Recreation Program The Adult Social and Recreation Program provides opportunities for individuals to take part in clubs, activities, and sports they love, as well as explore new interests – all of which are centered on dignity and inclusion. Sports-related programs included hockey, basketball, bowling leagues, bocce, cornhole games, yoga, hiking, horseback riding and Drums Alive. The annual “Polar Plunge” was held at Nantasket Beach, on February 26, 2022, raising funds for individuals served by Lifeworks who participate in the Massachusetts Special Olympics. In addition to sports, other activities taking place throughout the year included educational classes, discussion groups, paint nights and movie nights. Volunteer opportunities included preparing VFW Halloween care bags, making tie blankets for nursing home residents, creating teacher gift bags, and writing letters of encouragement. Club activities included a Massachusetts Audubon Society Club, a Music Club and “Our Club,” a self-advocacy group that hosted six Hip Hop Café fundraisers and was able to award $500 in scholarships. Participants also had a variety of online programming to choose from, including Zoom bingo, Zoom trivia, and an online escape room activity. During the year, 160 people were served and four new staff were added, ensuring there was never a dull moment! 4