Lucy and I were only allowed to visit with a few residents today. I was told that colds and the flu was affecting a large percentage of the residents and they had closed off the wings for visitors. There were a few residents that were well and able to be out of their rooms, they … Continue reading Clough Center, New London, NH

This morning in Gateway there was only one student. Because the two students are so different in abilities, this was a perfect time to work one on one. Our first exercise was to show him hand signs that Lucy knew. Then asking him to use the hand signal when he wanted Lucy to come, sit … Continue reading Kearsarge High School The Gateway Program

A bitter cold day, what better place to spend our time but at the Clough Center. Lucy always enjoys the greeting we get when we arrive at the Clough Center. She wages her tail so hard that I worry she might hit someone with her tail. I may not remember each resident's name or what … Continue reading Clough Center New London, NH

I have learned from the residents at the Clough Center, it isn't about the days we miss coming there, but that we come whenever we can come. They are so glad to see Lucy and I no matter how many days we weren't able to come into the center, it's about the time we are … Continue reading Clough Center New London, NH

Sophie and I spent a lovely time this afternoon with the residents. When we arrived we went looking for Harriet, but found she was in the day room. They were just finishing up playing bingo. Harriet was so happy to see Sophie as she misses her dog dearly and quite frankly she was not playing … Continue reading The Birches at Concord

Today's visit we brought candy canes with a tag that said "Merry Christmas, Love Lucy & Pam". Our hopes that it would bring a little bit of Christmas cheer to the residents. Some were delighted to pick a candy cane from the basket. Some other said "no thank you". We did our visits and noticed … Continue reading Clough Center

Sage and I visited the 2nd graders at HCS who were celebrating Grinch Day. I made a makeshift horn tied on Sage's head so that she would look like the Grinch's dog Max. The kids loved Sage and she did well with them. We visited 3 classrooms and a class in the school library. I … Continue reading Henniker Community School

After being away for two weeks and catching up on unfinished business Lucy and I were able to have a short visit at the Clough Center. It was wonderful seeing the residents we had not seen in almost 3 weeks. I realized how important it is to make regular visits and when skipping a couple … Continue reading Clough Center, New London, NH