January 20, 2025

Catch Up on the Latest News from Our Peabody Campus!

It’s been a busy three months at the Brudnick Center, Kaplan Estates and Shapiro-Rudolph. Here are some activity highlights:

To kick off the holiday season, we honored our veterans by celebrating the brave men and women who have served our country. Clients from Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Health Center joined the Peabody City Hall Veterans Day Breakfast to honor the incredible veterans in our community. It was a morning filled with gratitude, connection, and respect for those who have served our nation. Over at BCL, the Veterans Day featured a special lunch, an afternoon service and a social hour. Thank you to all who made these celebrations so meaningful —and especially to our Veterans—you are our heroes!

Our Thanksgiving food drive was a huge success, with the proceeds going to the local charity “Haven from Hunger.” Residents, families and staff did a wonderful job of collecting much-needed Thanksgiving food for families in need.

One of the most popular activities of late was our beloved Crafts Fair. There were 25 tables filled with goods from local crafters, plus a number of enticing raffle baskets that were donated from all over the city. Our very own Finance & Human Resource department put some creative baskets together as did the staff at the Brudnick Center. Silver Lining Solutions and HP Hood generously donated gift baskets. Thank you to Sally Little, Lee Merrill, Melissa Demakes and Nancy Bekel for organizing such a special event!

The Flying High Dog Show captivated residents and staff alike. Mike Piazza, accompanied by his four Border Collies – Mojo, Oreo, Chaos, and Maui – amazed us with the dog aerial tricks. Of course, the best part was when each resident was able to cuddle with one of the dogs. From jaw-dropping tricks to heartwarming snuggles, the smiles and laughter said it all. Thank you to the team and their amazing dogs for bringing so much joy to our community. Our residents are already asking when they’ll visit again.

Harriet and Ralph Kaplan Estates residents and staff embraced the cold weather with a delightful Winter Mocktail Social! Residents sipped on refreshing Frozen Snowballs and festive Grinch Margaritas while enjoying spirited conversation and the wonderful company of friends. Events like these make the season warm and cozy.

We have many talented artists as evidenced in our recent art show. Our residents paint, draw, quilt, knit, sew and more! After the show, residents savored hot appetizers while discussing the beautiful pieces.

Don’t forget to check our Activities Calendars on a regular basis. With an abundance of options, there is something for everyone. Staying active and engaged is key to a happy and healthy life!