The PLUS Company http://www.pluscompany.org Providing quality support for people with disabilities Fri, 18 May 2012 13:29:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Hockey Legend Rick Middleton Visits PLUS http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/05/hockey-legend-rick-middleton-visits-plus http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/05/hockey-legend-rick-middleton-visits-plus#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 20:57:07 +0000 Cynthia http://www.pluscompany.org/?p=1143 Former Boston Bruin Rick Middleton toured the Nashua building and chatted with clients and staff. It was hard to tell who was more excited with staff mugging it up and clients sharing their impressive knowledge of hockey.  After the tour, Middleton joined several staff members along with PLUS Company supporter Terry  Robinson for lunch at the Vesper Country Club in nearby Tyngsboro. Robinson has graciously offered to run the “Day of Dreams” golf tournament which will raise funds for The PLUS Company programs and facilities. Middleton, head of the Bruins Alumni Association, will be arranging for a number of Boston sports legends (from the Bruins and Red Sox) to join each golf foursome at the event.

]]> http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/05/hockey-legend-rick-middleton-visits-plus/feed 0 Hit The Links With The PLUS Company http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/05/hit-the-links-with-the-plus-company http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/05/hit-the-links-with-the-plus-company#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 20:32:48 +0000 Jennifer http://www.pluscompany.org/?p=1115 Calling all golfers!!  A Golf  Outing is in the works to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The PLUS Company.  Friends of PLUS have come forward to help plan this special event which will take place on September 24, 2012 at the Vesper Country Club in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts.  Proceeds will go towards the Building Dreams Campaign funding improvements to agency facilities and programs. We are looking for sponsors and players! If you or your company would like become a sponsor or participate contact Cynthia Andreola at 603-889-0652.

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Eight PLUS Company clients are getting a taste of the college experience.  The clients are students in a pilot program at Rivier College held in collaboration with Rivier’s Service Learning program.  The Campus-Based Enrichment Program (CBEP) provides PLUS Company clients with the opportunity to attend enrichment classes on the college campus. Each session provides a variety of classes ranging from independent living skills and life enrichment to cultural arts, sciences, and health and wellness. Rivier College students work in collaboration with faculty and The PLUS Company to facilitate sessions as part of their service learning program.  Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 1:30 pm.

]]> http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/04/plus-company-clients-get-college-experience/feed 0 On the Court with PLUS Pride http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/04/out-on-the-court-with-plus-pride http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/04/out-on-the-court-with-plus-pride#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:06:17 +0000 Jennifer http://www.pluscompany.org/?p=1102 Four PLUS Pride teams took to the courts in Portsmouth from March 31 through April 1, to play their hearts out at the Special Olympics of New Hampshire State Basketball Tournament.  One team even won a gold medal for the first time ever! The SONH Basketball Tournament is one of the largest Special Olympic events in the Granite State, bringing together over 750 athletes and Unified Partners participating in full court, half court and Individual Skills competition.  At the end of the competition, athletes and spectators agreed that it was a fun-filled and exciting weekend!

 

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disabilities that enhances opportunities for employment in office administration in the Financial, Services & Manufacturing Sectors.  The application enables the selection committee to assess each candidate’s skills, abilities and background.  A parent, student, counselor, teacher or employer may be contacted by the selection committee to gather additional information.  Our goal is to select participants who will be successful in The INCOME Program and in competitive employment.  To download the application, please click here:  INCOME Application – Fall 2012

 

 

]]> http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/04/income-program-application-now-available/feed 0 Wild Irish Speaker and Gubernatorial Candidate Visits http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/04/wild-irish-speaker-and-gubernatorial-candidate-stops-by http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/04/wild-irish-speaker-and-gubernatorial-candidate-stops-by#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:20:14 +0000 Jennifer http://www.pluscompany.org/?p=1106 The PLUS Company was proud to welcome special guest and Gubernatorial Candidate, Maggie Hassan, for a visit.  Ms. Hassan, who was one of the speaker’s at this year’s highly successful Wild Irish Breakfast, took a tour of the Chestnut Street building, pausing to speak with staff and clients along the way.  Ms. Hassan, and Campaign Manager Wyatt Fore, both enjoyed their visit, commenting on the many programs and services offered by The PLUS Company.

]]> http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/04/wild-irish-speaker-and-gubernatorial-candidate-stops-by/feed 0 Portico Project Enters Phase 2 http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/02/portico-project-enters-phase-2 http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/02/portico-project-enters-phase-2#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:09:59 +0000 Jennifer http://www.pluscompany.org/?p=1088 Phase 2 of the “Portico Project” is now underway at The PLUS Company!   The portico, which shields clients, staff, and visitors from the bad weather, was first started in the Fall of 2011.  Phase 1 ensured that a basic structure was in place before the (expected) bad winter weather. Now, construction crews are working to improve the look of the portico, creating a more appealing front entryway to the building at 19 Chestnut Street, and will be completed in the next few weeks.  The portico was identified as a priority of the Building Dreams: Creating the Reality Campaign, which seeks to update and improve the space currently occupied by The PLUS Company, and its construction is a direct result of the hard work of both the Board of Directors, and Don Gingras, President of Gate City Electric.

]]> http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/02/portico-project-enters-phase-2/feed 0 Governor, Mayor, Bruins Legend Will Trade Quips at Wild Irish Breakfast http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/02/governor-mayor-bruins-legend-will-trade-quips-at-wild http://www.pluscompany.org/2012/02/governor-mayor-bruins-legend-will-trade-quips-at-wild#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:57:08 +0000 Jennifer http://www.pluscompany.org/?p=1082 Everyone is Irish at The PLUS Company’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!  Buy your tickets now for some good laughs and some good food, at this year’s Wild Irish Breakfast, scheduled for March 16th.  Participating in this year’s breakfast will be Governor John Lynch, Mayor Donnalee Lozeau, Ovide Lamontagne, Jennifer Horn, Senator Maggie Hassan, and Bruins legend Rick Middleton.  Of course, no Wild Irish Breakfast would be complete without the rousing performance from the NH Police Association Pipes and Drum Band.  This annual tradition is
the largest fundraiser for The PLUS Company’s Adult Education programming, which allows individuals with disabilities to learn skills that will help them become more independent.  In addition to a hearty breakfast and a whole lot of laughs, attendees will also have the
chance to win a trip for two to the Emerald Isle.   If you are interested in purchasing tickets or sponsoring this event, please contact Leni Hodgins at lhodgins@pluscompany.org or call 603.889.0652.

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