August has been busy at The Guild! As the summer starts to wind down, individuals at The Guild have been getting outside for backyard BBQs, gardening, and our first International Festival, which was featured in The Bedford Citizen. We're also sharing some tips on the benefits of yoga and dance in our latest blog and how to support The Guild through the upcoming Flutie 5K.



Read on for the latest news from The Guild:

International Festival highlighted in The Bedford Citizen

The Guild was proud to host a celebration of our diverse staff and community! Adult residents, staff, friends, and family came together to celebrate our first International Festival. The Bedford Citizen shared our story here.

Stretching the possibilities: the benefits of yoga and dance

What do Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Big Sean, Mike Daniels, and LeBron James have in common? They all do yoga. The practice can be a useful tool for both physical and mental health because of the way it combines movement with mindfulness practices. For individuals with IDD, yoga can be a way to enhance motor skills, balance, flexibility, and strength.

Read more about the benefits and a program to bring yoga classes to The Guild school on our blog.

Join Team Guild for the Flutie 5K!

So far, Team Guild has raised almost $5,000 towards this year's fundraising goal! Since The Guild is an official charity partner of the Flutie Foundation, 100% of the money raised goes back to support our programs.

Join Team Guild by registering and/or setting up your fundraising page!

Summer at The Guild School

Students at The Guild School have been busy this summer! Check out photos from recent community trips to Boston, Stoneham, Castle Island, and more on our Facebook page.

Outdoor activities at the Waltham houses

Adult residents in The Guild's Waltham houses have been making the most of their yards and the sunny weather in recent weeks.

The ladies at Waltham 1 celebrated the nearing-end of summer with a backyard BBQ and the guys at Waltham 2 have started harvesting the fruits of their garden.