and appreciation that we have received to date.
 Thank you so much for your very generous donation of puzzles to the Bertram House of Swampscott, the residents have been enjoying doing puzzles with our care managers. It is great to see individuals like yourself who want to make a difference in people's lives. Thanks so much for thinking of us and for the great work that you are doing. Thanks for thinking of us and our residents. Our Sunday receptionist (we call her the Concierge) will be expecting you! We will continue to work our resident's brains (as well as our own) to resist the progression of dementing illnesses! You have a thoughtful, giving and kind heart. Keep that spirit alive with-in you. The selfish and cynical aspects of this world can sometimes snuff that spirit out in people. Hugo W. Wiberg III Executive Director Brighton Gardens of the North Shore What a wonderful thing to do-I would be very interested in meeting you and accepting some of your puzzles for our residents. Please feel free to contact me at the number below. Thank you Roseann Bond Executive Director Hearthstone at Golden Pond  Our executive director forwarded me your email about your puzzle project and I think that is fabulous. We would love to have some of the puzzles, I have many residents here who love to do puzzles and I think they would appreciate it very much. Let us know when you would like to come by with them, we will work with your schedule. Thanks and great job! Mallory Jenkins Program Director Hearthstone at Heights Crossing  Thank you so much for the gernerous donation of puzzles to Sunrise of Lynnfield. I know our residents will enjoy them and use them. Thank you! Heather Filkin Activity Coordinator Sunrise of Lynnfield Thank you so much for the puzzles you dropped off. I had been out of the office for several weeks and am just catching up on everything now. The puzzles went to our early stage support group-- exactly as you had hoped, the puzzles are going to people with early stage Alzheimer's. Thanks again -- it's a wonderful thing you're doing. Betsy Betsy Fitzgerald-Campbell Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs Alzheimer's Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter  On Behalf of the Harbor and Traditional units at Waltham Crossings. We are an assisted Living Facility and today when I showed the residents all the new puzzles that were donated, they felt like it was Christmas!!! Thank you so much. We always have a group puzzle going on in the corner. Some residents have puzzles to do in their rooms. At the completion, we glue it all together. At this point in time, we are looking for just the right spot to display all of their hard work. Thanks for keeping us in mind. It is an important service you provide. We HAVe to exercise the mind! Nancy Newman Director of Activities  Please let me start by extending my sympathies in the loss of your grandmother. I can't tell you enough what a truly amazing thing I think you're doing. I can only imagine the time & effort that has gone into this project. I would be absolutely love to take part in it and have my residents here at Avery Manor in Needham benefit from your hard work. We have a Dementia Unit that is in need of just these types of activities & budgets are low so we would be so grateful. If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact me at the information provided below and please accept this invitation to come & visit the Residents at Avery Manor when your schedule permits. Thank-you, Christine N. Bonfiglio Activities Director Avery Manor  I am so impressed with your research and the massive efforts you have made to help those with such a debilitating disease. On behalf of MasterPieces I would like to send you a selection of our puzzles for use in your cause. MasterPieces © Puzzle Co. Thank you so much for the puzzles you recently donated to our facility. I was recently appointed the coordinator over our Alzheimer’s unit, and have been desperately looking for some good puzzles for our wonderful residents to use. Your donation arrived just when I needed them the most. Thank you for taking the time and energy to include us in your efforts. There just are not words to express how appreciative I am for you and the work you do. Thank you Cindy Henderson Activity Director/Reflections Program Coordinator Sage View Care Center Thank you-Thank you for all of the puzzles the staff started using them that night and the residents really enjoyed it. Roseann Bond Executive Director Hearthstone at Golden Pond  Thank you so much for the puzzles. I want you to know that several of our clients already started using them yesterday. The puzzle size and choice of designs was so appropriate. Our activity director commented that they were so much better than the ones she has been able to find. This is a wonderful mitzvah project that is reaching many people and is so much appreciated. Keep up the good work. June Davis June Davis, Director Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Center We just received 2 bags of puzzles from you today and wanted to say thank you very much! Our Alzheimer's residents love to put puzzles together and will have a great time! Keep up the good work! We wish you a very Happy and Healthy New Year, thanks again! Kim & Lisa- recreation coordinators The Atrium at Rocky Hill A Benchmark Senior Living Community 1160 Elm Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Max, What a wonderful project you have created. We appreciate your considering our home for a donation. Yes, we would be interested in receiving puzzles from your program. We have puzzles placed around our unit where our residents can stop and work on them at will. They often need to be replaced as pieces are lost or worn-out. Not only are puzzles a great source of mental stimulation and hand-eye coordination, they bring back pleasant memories as your project title suggests. Your puzzles will be put to use and appreciated by our veterans and the staff working with our special care unit. Thank for helping us “Care for America’s Heroes” Cynthia "Cindy" Tatro Activity Coordinator Idaho State Veterans Home 320 Collins Road Boise, Idaho 83702    Hi Max! I think what you are doing is wonderful and an awesome tribute to your late Grandmother. I know she would be proud of your hard work, dedication, and selflessness in this endeavor. The Alzheimer's Association, NW Ohio Chapter, operates two Adult Day Centers for men and women with all stages of Alzheimer's disease. We would love to be the recipient of your puzzles (large pieces please) if you have any that need homes. Puzzles are a great activity for small groups or one-on-ones with a staff member or other participant. It is a time when we see our participants shine because of their accomplishment at creating such a pretty puzzle. It is also a time for some great conversation and insight into that particular individual. I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for all you do, Traci Holland Traci Holland Respite Coordinator Alzheimer's Association Northwest Ohio Chapter 2500 N. Reynolds Rd. Toledo, OH 43615-0708  While I can donate all the puzzles in my house to your project -- (several have never been opened :( -- the better result of being your teacher and friend is that I've considered places where I, too, might serve. Needs are many and my interests are varied, but your endless capacity to create time for works on behalf of others caused me in recent weeks to investigate places where I and my own family can be of help. Carolyn Given  I'm very proud of you and I'm going to go out and buy a couple of puzzles to donate to the nursing home where I used to work. Thanks for the inspiration, my friend. Warmest regards, Mary Hello, Just want to send a thank you for the puzzles dropped off last week. Please forward this to the group or persons responsible. Mara Swartz Recreation Therapist Hons. BA Therapeutic Recreation Apotex 2 
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