The Bridge Center

10/31/2025

Congratulations to Sharon, Human Resources Coordinator, for reaching the milestone of 5 dedicated years of service at Easterseals Massachusetts! Sharon shared, "My favorite part of working at Easterseals is the work/ life balance, as well as working with such a great group of people who all embrace the ESMA mission and values. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking in nature, painting, reading, and spending time with my family and friends." We are grateful for your commitment, Sharon!

Interested in a career at Easterseals? Visit Careers at careers.eastersealsma.org to view current positions and apply.

10/30/2025

Trunk or Treat at The Bridge Center was a night full of Halloween magic, made possible thanks to all of YOU! From candy, games, and crafts to Touch-a-Truck fun, raffle baskets, and more, it was the perfect celebration. A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who joined us in making this event truly special!

🎃 A special shoutout goes to The Bridgewater Lions Club! With your help, parking ran smoothly, and guests arrived with ease. Thank you for your incredible support!

👻 We also want to thank The Bridge Center and Equestrian Center volunteers and ESMA employees for dedicating their time and effort to making this great event possible. Your support made all the difference!

🏅 Congratulations to Pampered Pooch of Bridgewater for winning the People’s Choice award for Best Decorated Trunk! Their Dragon and Haunted Tree display delighted us all!

🍭Thank you, event sponsors: Senior Whole Health Molina Healthcare, Village Speech, Bayer, Revolution Performing Arts, Norris Law, PLLC, Schooley Mitchell, RI Novelty, and Webster Timber Lanes, who made this magical night possible.

Thank you all for helping bring Halloween to life in Bridgewater. We are excited to see you next year!

10/24/2025

🎃👻Join us TONIGHT for our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat happening on Friday, October 24, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.! Join us for a FREE evening filled with Halloween fun, candy, games, Touch-a-Truck, raffle baskets, and more! Additionally, Loco Larry's Tacos MA, Black Hat Brew Works, and Sweet 16 Ice Cream will be on site, serving up delicious food, sweets, and refreshing beverages.

Thank you, event sponsors: Senior Whole Health Molina Healthcare, Village Speech, Bayer, Revolution Performing Arts, Norris Law, PLLC, Schooley Mitchell, RI Novelty, and Webster Timber Lanes.

10/21/2025

The countdown is on for our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat happening this Friday, October 24, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.! Join us for a FREE evening filled with Halloween fun, candy, games, Touch-a-Truck, raffle baskets, and more! Additionally, Loco Larry's Tacos MA, Black Hat Brew Works, and Sweet 16 Ice Cream will be on site, serving up delicious food, sweets, and refreshing beverages. We still have space for decorated cars to join the fun, and we are also looking for volunteers to help with parking. Email us at tbc@eastersealsma.org.

Thank you, event sponsors: Senior Whole Health Molina Healthcare, Village Speech, Bayer, Revolution Performing Arts, Norris Law, PLLC, Schooley Mitchell, RI Novelty, and Webster Timber Lanes.

10/21/2025

The U.S. Department of Labor, in the following video https://bit.ly/3WBHcdn highlights National Disability Employment Awareness Month and some of the tangible benefits of employing people with disabilities. At Easterseals Massachusetts, we are proud to help people with disabilities find meaningful employment both directly through employment services and indirectly through all of our other services.

Each October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or “NDEAM,” we recognize the positive impact of people with disabilities in the American...

10/17/2025

The countdown is on for our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat happening this Friday, October 24, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.! Join us for a FREE evening filled with Halloween fun, candy, games, Touch-a-Truck, raffle baskets, and more! We still have space for decorated cars to join the fun, and we are also looking for volunteers to help with parking. To sign up, please email tbc@eastersealsma.org.

Thank you to our event sponsors: Molina Healthcare, Village Speech and Language Center, Bayer, Revolution Performing Arts, Norris Law, PLLC, Schooley Mitchell, RI Novelty, and Webster Timber Lanes.

10/13/2025

❤️ Help save lives by donating blood at the Bridgewater Community Blood Drive!
❤️ Join us on Saturday, October 18, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., at The Bridge Center, 470 Pine Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324.
❤️ Sponsored by Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce, Easterseals Massachusetts at The Bridge Center.
❤️ Schedule your appointment quickly and easily online at https://rcblood.org/3KLN0yc.

10/13/2025

Join us for a returning favorite program! Connection Crew for ages 17+ meets on Wednesdays from 4:45-5:30 p.m.

This time allows young adults to focus on practical topics, such as planning and organization, money management, self-regulation, personal safety, and navigating the community. During these sessions, we make space to connect, make friends, and build a strong sense of self through social time and peer support. This group offers a supportive space to learn, share, and grow while increasing your independence and confidence!

Register for one, some, or all sessions: https://bit.ly/48ljPf9

10/10/2025

We are 2 weeks away from our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 24, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.! Join us for a FREE night of Halloween fun, with candy, games, Touch-a-Truck, raffle baskets, and more! Additionally, Loco Larry's Tacos MA and Black Hat Brew Works will be on site, serving up delicious food and refreshing beverages. Become a volunteer to help make the event frightfully fun! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3IiFYzV

10/09/2025

Move and explore with us this fall! Our fall Wellness & Skills Building Groups are designed for children, teens, adults, and families. These programs empower participants to build confidence, coordination, communication, and endurance through engaging, hands-on fun.

We offer a variety of enriching activities from October through December, so there is something for everyone! Led by experienced Physical, Occupational, and Speech and Language Therapists, our programs are open to individuals of all abilities.

Fall 1 Programs have begun and continue through October. Registration for Fall 2 is now open. Explore all fall programs at https://bit.ly/3I5JPAl and register today!

10/09/2025

If you have a donor advised fund, here is your chance to give back!

Today is DAF Day 2025, a nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor Advised Funds. With a DAF, you can contribute money, stocks, or other assets, and then recommend grants to organizations you care about, like Easterseals.

Here is how you can join in:
-Make gifts through your DAF directly to ESMA. You can "checkout" with your DAF faster than with a credit card with DAFpay.
-Inspire others to give boldly, share your participation, and encourage friends, family, and peers to join the movement.

🧡 Today, your DAF can do more than ever before. Your smart giving creates life-changing impact today and ensures Easterseals can be there for generations to come.
👉 Give now: https://bit.ly/46TDssd