Pathways to Friendship

02/26/2026

Far too often people with disabilities are limited to being seen as "clients" or "service recipients". We all deserve to have valued roles and to be seen as contributors!

02/23/2026

02/19/2026

Join our friends at Plugged In Band TONIGHT for an all ages, all abilities open mic!

When: Thursday 2/19/26, from 6-8:30pm
Where: Center at the Heights at 300 Hillside Ave. in Needham.

Plugged In hosts a free Pathways to Music monthly Open Mic on the third Thursday of every month. All ages, all abilities and all musical skills are welcome. There is free pizza, along with puzzles and crafts to encourage collaboration and conversations. This is a great opportunity to make music and friends. Plugged In provides a full backline with drums, guitars, bass, keyboards and drums.

Please share info about this Pathways to Music Open Mic with your community! More information at https://www.pluggedinband.org/pathways-to-music-open-mic.

02/12/2026

Here's an oldie but a goodie, one of our first friendship story videos. Watch it for some feel good vibes and appreciate its message about the absolute necessity for Friendships in our lives!

02/11/2026

The first of our Keys to a Life Well Lived virtual book club meetings is tonight Wednesday 2/11 at 7pm. Join us for a great discussion and to learn useful tools. No preparations required!

You can register for this free event here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/v5yxgvv

02/05/2026

It's just a week away from the first of our virtual Keys to a Life Well Lived book club series! We will read and discuss chapters of the book together, so there is no prep required!

Register here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/v5yxgvv

02/04/2026

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February 19, 2026 5:00 PM Join us via Zoom or in person to put together a wooden rose puzzle. Free kits will be dropped off. Please contact Brenda 774-361-1009 to save your spot by February 13, 2026.

02/03/2026

It's your final chance to attend our last Three Evenings of Friendship virtual video event! Join us tonight (Tuesday 2/3) at 7pm to watch some beautiful friendship videos and to meet the friendship pairs behind the stories!

https://arcmass.zoom.us/meeting/register/ujk0GVs_RyqYt5dvEtR0fg #/registration

We hope to see you tonight!

Friendships matter, bringing joy and comfort during good times and bad! These short, friendship stories each tell the story of a pair of friends–one with and one without a disability. They highlight the simple beauty and possibility of friendship. Join Pathways to Friendship over three Tuesday eve...

02/02/2026

Here are some great tips for maintaining friendships as an adult!

Finding friendship and maintaining connections in adulthood is hard. Here’s where to start.

01/30/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
Guardianship and Other Alternatives
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
7:00 - 8:00pm
Webinar Via Zoom
Registration required: https://forms.office.com/r/hEYEb1vKV5

Webinar Description
This one-hour webinar focuses on the legal options for decision-making available when a child turns 18 and explores the nuances of guardianship, limited guardianship, Rogers guardianship, and supported decision-making.

About the Presenter
Meredith Greene of Day Pitney LLP is co-chair of the firm's Special Needs Planning practice and advises individuals and families on estate planning, particularly special needs planning, guardianship, conservatorship, adult services advocacy, and government benefits advocacy. Meredith represents clients in all aspects of estate and generational wealth planning, probate matters, and estate administration. She develops first-party and third-party supplemental needs trusts, irrevocable trusts, marital deduction trusts, wills, health care proxies, HIPAA release authorizations, durable powers of attorney, and appointments of advocate. She also performs trust reviews and serves as a professional trustee on special needs trusts. Meredith represents families in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. In addition, she advocates for clients with the Department of Developmental Services and disability service providers, and represents clients in Social Security Administration appeals. Meredith has been appointed and has served as a guardian ad litem in probate court matters.

01/27/2026

It's just a week away until our final Three Evenings of Friendship virtual video event, taking place on Tuesday 2/3 at 7pm. Register now for this evening celebrating friendship and community!

Friendships matter, bringing joy and comfort during good times and bad! These short, friendship stories each tell the story of a pair of friends–one with and one without a disability. They highlight the simple beauty and possibility of friendship. Join Pathways to Friendship over three Tuesday eve...

01/24/2026

As a significant winter storm approaches, individuals with disabilities may experience additional challenges especially for those who rely on mobility aids, personal assistance, or durable medical equipment.

Keep in mind these safety tips to plan for everyone's needs and always remember to check on your neighbors!

Additional information can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/MEMA26afn