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SUMMARY:Winter Coat Drive
DESCRIPTION:Coat Boston\, a Lexington-based nonprofit program providing new winter coats and accessories to Boston families in need\, will hold its annual coat drive from September 15 through November 8\, 2026. \nWorking in partnership with Boston Public Schools and Boston social service organizations\, Coat Boston distributes new winter coats\, hats\, and mittens to children and adults in underserved communities. The program operates from space provided by Hancock Church in Lexington. \nLast year\, Coat Boston distributed 2\,700 new coats and winter accessories. This year\, the organization hopes to collect 3\,000 coats as families face increasing economic challenges and the need for winter clothing continues to grow. \nCoat Boston was established in 2009 by City Mission Society of Boston and moved to Lexington four years ago after City Mission permanently closed. The program has continued its mission with the support of volunteers\, donors and community partners. \nCommunity members can help by donating new coats and winter accessories through November 8. Donations may be dropped off at Coat Boston\, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington. Information about the coat drive\, additional ways to donate and Coat Boston’s work is available at coatboston.org
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/winter-coat-drive/
LOCATION:Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:Future Planning for Families with Adults with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Free 4-Session workshop series to support you in planning for the future for Lexington residents and employees.  This workshop series is focused on older caregivers who have adult family members with intellectual and developmental disabilities\, including autism.  Dates/Time: Tuesday\, October 20th and 27th\, and November 3rd and 10th from 4:30 to 6pm.   Registration Required Here:  https://thearcofmass.org/lexington
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/future-planning-for-families-with-adults-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:After I’m Gone: In-Person Workshops
DESCRIPTION:We invite you as a resident or whose loved one is a resident of Lexington to attend a 4-Session workshop series to support you in planning for the future. This workshop series is focused on older caregivers who have adult family members with intellectual and developmental disabilities\, including autism. Employees of the town are also welcome to apply. \nThe workshop covers: \n\nOverview of future planning\nImportance of acting so your loved one\, you and others are prepared for future realities\nKeeping the adult with the disability in the center and advancing his/her decision-making role\nSteps to help you identify and support your successor(s) as the coach or caregiver\nEstablishing a support network\nReviewing the future planning guide\nBasic overview of residential options and other services\n\nThe series will be held on Tuesday\, October 20th and 27th\, and November 3rd and 10th from 4:30 to 6pm.   Registration is first-come\, first-served and will be capped at 25 individuals. To learn about the series\, and to register\, visit https://thearcofmass.org/lexington.   Thank you to the Lexington Community Center for hosting us- details on the location will be shared through the confirmation email. See arcmass.org/future to learn about the program.  You also can phone 781-891-6270\, ext. 102\, for assistance. \nThis workshop series and additional assistance is supported by a grant from the Dana Home Foundation. We appreciate its generous support. The Dana Home Foundation is dedicated to providing for the care\, comfort\, and wellbeing of senior citizens\, with a special emphasis on serving\, directly or indirectly\, the needs of those who reside in or have connections to the Town of Lexington. www.danahomefoundation.org
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/after-im-gone-in-person-workshops-2/
LOCATION:Lexington Community Center\, 39 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ARC of Mass":MAILTO:sarkissian@arcmass.org
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SUMMARY:Helping Children Develop Values That Last
DESCRIPTION:A presentation for parents and caregivers on how to help children\ndevelop empathy\, responsibility\, conscience\, and lasting moral values\nthrough everyday relationships\, guidance\, faith\, and community by Kevin M. Kozin\, MTS\, LICSW. \nSacred Heart Parish Center\, 19 Follen Rd.\, Lexington MA
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/helping-children-develop-values-that-last/
LOCATION:1\, 19 Follen Rd\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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