Image description: DEAF, Inc. Game Night in New Bedford.

A room with 2 large vertical windows and a picture on the far wall, an American flag on the right wall in front of another window.

In the center is a long tan table with a group of people on either side - 3 on the left, 4 on the right. They are smiling at the camera. On the table are bingo cards, and chips. 

Image description: DEAF, Inc. North Shore Holiday Party Flyer, 
This blue background with white snowflakes scattered across the top.
DEAF, Inc. logo (a stylized hand/ear with "EST. 1977"). Large, bold, white text: "NORTH SHORE HOLIDAY PARTY!" "PIZZA, REFRESHMENTS, & SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED".  Calendar icon Thursday, December 4, 2025 Clock icon 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Map pin icon Thompson House Community Room, 160 Water Street, Danvers, MA. To the right image: A cheerful cartoon snowman wearing an orange and green striped scarf, mittens, and orange winter hat.  At the bottom.  RSVP FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS  (Phone icon) 617-505-4823 (Email icon) HELLO@DEAFINCMA.ORG

Image description: DEAF, Inc. Northeast Party Flyer.  Red background with a string of white and yellow holiday lights along the top border and light snow falling. A large pink and white snow globe with a small house and evergreen trees is featured on the bottom right. Text:  Celebrate the season with DEAF, Inc.! DEAF, Inc. icon shown to the right. JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY IN LAWRENCE.  Right middle.  Calendar icon Monday, December 8, 2025. Clock icon 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.  Map pin icon Northern Essex Community College, Lawrence Campus, Building LC- 301, 414 Common St, Lawrence, MA 01840 At the bottom RSVP FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS (Phone icon) 617-505-4823 (Email icon) HELLO@DEAFINCMA.ORG 

Image description: Winter Wonderland Watertown/Boston flyer.  The top left features the DEAF, Inc. logo and the outline of the state of Massachusetts. Below text:  WINTER WONDERLAND (in large, white, all-caps font) Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at the Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library, 300 N Harvard St, Boston, MA 02134  1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. RSVP for reasonable accommodations 617-505-4823 hello@deafincma.org

Image description: Southeast / New Bedford Holiday Party flyer. Dark green background, decorated with snowflakes and cheerful winter graphics. Top center is the DEAF, Inc. logo in white. Below the logo, large bold text in pink and white says: READY TO jingle & mingle WITH US?  Come and join us for our holiday party!. Left side side, white text Wednesday, December 10, 11 AM – 2 PM DEAF, Inc. 227 Union St, Mezzanine 2, New Bedford, MA 02740.  In the middle - large, colorful illustration of a snow globe resting on an orange base. Inside the globe is a pink house with a purple roof, surrounded by green pine trees and white snow.  To the left of the snow globe, a smiling snowman wearing an orange hat, teal earmuffs, and a striped scarf waves happily. To the right of the globe, a cheerful gingerbread cookie figure with a yellow bow tie raises one arm in greeting. Below text - RSVP for reasonable accommodations in red font. phone icon  617-505-4823  envelope icon HELLO@DEAFINCMA.ORG 

Holiday Closings

Image description: 
The image is a blue and navy announcement graphic from DEAF, Inc., featuring information about office closings. At the top, there’s the DEAF, Inc. logo, which shows two white hands forming the ASL sign for “DEAF” within the outline of the state of Massachusetts. The text “DEAF Inc. EST. 1977” appears next to it in white. Below the logo is a navy rectangular box with the heading “DEAF, Inc. Office Closings” in bold white text.
Inside the box is a three-column table with headers:
Day, Date, and Closed — with the headers in yellow text.
The table includes three rows:
Wed, Nov 26 – “CLOSED 12 noon” in bold red and white text.
Thurs, Nov 27 – “CLOSED All day” in bold red and white text.
Fri, Nov 28 – “CLOSED All day” in bold red and white text.
The background of the table is navy, with white grid lines dividing the sections. At the bottom of the image, in white text on a solid blue background, it says: “Our offices will be close at 12pm on Wed. Nov. 26. We will be closed all day Thurs Nov. 27 and Fri. Nov. 28.”

Image description: Dark navy blue background with a natural wood rectangular frame in the center hanging by two ropes. The words inside: We are closed for a staff event Monday, December 15, 2025. the icon of a calendar with a checkmark at the bottom center.

Image description: A dark blue background. At the top, DEAF, Inc. logo in white. The words December 2025 to the right.  Image of a calendar of the month of December 2025 with white outlines and numbers.  The dates Dec 15, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31 Jan 1, 2 have the word Closed in neon red. The date Dec 23 has image of a clock showing 12 noon and the word closed in neon red. Text: All DEAF, Inc. offices closed for Holiday Break

Image description: A dark blue background. At the top, DEAF, Inc. logo in white. The text "Advocacy, Resources, and Education Services (ARES)." Centered below in yellow: Education Classes. 
Money Management, ASL for Deaf, ASL for Hard of Hearing, English, Technology & Digital Literacy, US Citizenship Preparation
Below the image of a stack of books of different colors. Contact Education is centered at the bottom in white. psimmons@deafincma.org 

Image description: Navy blue background with white text, accented by lighter blue boxes. Top left - DEAF, Inc. logo. Top right: ADVOCACY, RESOURCES, and EDUCATION SERVICES (ARES). Below in light blue box - WALK-IN HOURS DAILY  CLOSED HOLIDAYS & DEC 24–JAN 1
5 DEAF, Inc. locations:   WATERTOWN  9AM – 12PM  50 Hunt St, Ste 200, Watertown, MA 02472  LAWRENCE    9AM – 12PM  370 Merrimack St, Ste 205, Lawrence, MA 01843 SALEM  9AM – 12PM 35 Congress St, Ste 220, Salem, MA 01970 NEW BEDFORD  9AM – 12PM  227 Union St, Mezz 2, New Bedford, MA 02740 HYANNIS  THURSDAYS ONLY   10AM – 1PM  765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA 0260 

Bottom Section: IF ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL FRONT DESK. Phone icon 617-505-4823  Envelope icon  HELLO@DEAFINCMA.ORG

Upcoming Events 

Image description:    The background features a large, central, cream-colored vertical panel set against a radial pattern of alternating red and green stripes. Green snowflakes at top and bottom corners, overlap the radial stripes. Text:  MASS DEAF SOCIAL  Switch Game

image: Three evergreen trees, middle one larger - red snowflake on either side.  Sunday, December 7 at 1-5pm. Address: 775 John Quincy Adams Road, Taunton, MA 02780. A red line separates the next text. Admission $20.00, Social $5.00 Game Start at 1:30pm Com'on have fun! At the bottom white text against red background: Email: MassDeafSocial@gmail.com

Image description:   This poster announces a Deaf Social Gathering for the 55+ Gangs in Braintree, Massachusetts. What: Deaf Social Gathering Who: 55+ Gangs When: The 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 10  am to 2 pm. Where: South Shore Plaza Food Court, 250 Granite Street, Braintree, MA 02184. Social Coordinator: Pauline Raiche The poster lists the specific dates for the 3rd Wednesday of the month gatherings. February19 March19 April16 May21 June18 July16 August 20 September17 October15 November19 December17 South Shore Plaza Food Court 250 Granite Street, Braintree, MA 02184. 

Image Description: The flyer has an off white background with brown text.  On the upper left corner: a QR code.  Top center: Save the date: January 17, 2026.  Below center: Special Forum for Deaf Alcoholic Anonymous Members  A Language and Cultural Special Forum for Deaf A.A. Members who use American Sign Language (ASL), Langue des Signes Québécoise (LSQ) & Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM) 
Below with bullet points:   The event will be held online and facilitated by Deaf A.A. members. There will be Deaf/hearing panelists and Q&A/discussion. All A.A. members are welcome to attend.
Additional note: The Q&A/discussion participation will primarily be dedicated to Deaf members as this forum is to provide a platform for the Deaf members to ask questions and to communicate with the General Service Board and the General Service Office. Middle Section in bold: Why Attend? Recovery, Unity & Service Below in bullet points:
Fellowship with Deaf A.A. members throughout USA/Canada.
Share experiences finding accessible meetings, literature, and sponsors.
Share ideas for carrying the message to still-suffering Deaf alcoholics.
Learn how the General Service structure works.
Explore ways to improve access and communication.
Work on solutions to meet Deaf members’ needs and strengthen the connection with the wider fellowship. This event will have the following interpretation/translation. Below in bullet points:
American Sign Language ⇄ English; American Sign Language ⇄ Lengua de Señas Mexicana; Langue des Signes Québécoise ⇄ French
French ⇄ English; English ⇄ Spanish; Bottom Section:  Contact for questions: regionalforums@gmail.com or  deafaaforum@gmail.com Website: https://deafaa.org
Bottom-right corner: an interpreter icon

Support

Image description: A man and woman side by side. Both dressed professionally. Background a solid deep blue.  On left a woman appearing Asian, medium-length, dark hair. She is wearing a dark blazer over a lilac blouse. On the right is a man appearing Hispanic or Latino, no hair, dark goatee/beard. Wearing a solid black shirt.  Both have their hands are clasped in front. words at the bottom in white: masshelpline.com 

Hearing Loss Support Group

Northeast for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services is providing an in-person support group for people with hearing loss on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, from 4:00-5:30 pm, led by a licensed therapist who also experiences severe hearing loss. Please take a look at the flyer. Any questions, contact info@ndhhs.org or 603 224-1850

Image description: Flyer with dark green & sage background: Experiencing significant hearing Loss? HEARING LOSS Support Group.

Facilitated by Dr. Roger Ballou: Licensed Therapist experiencing severe hearing loss. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month 4:00-5:30 PM, Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, 56 Old Suncook Road, Suite 6, Concord, NH 03301.  Middle left text - What is it all about? This is an in-person support group for adults who are experiencing significant hearing loss and would like space to discuss it. This group offers a safe, affirming, and supportive environment for the emotions and experiences this journey brings. Together we offer one another understanding, encouragement, and connection as we navigate this life shift. Come as you are, as often as you need. You are welcome here.

Right side text: Questions you may be asking... 1 Am I losing touch with the world around me? 2 How can I cope as my hearing declines?

3 What will happen to my relationships? 4 How can I manage the feeling of isolation? Below text in orange - Speech-to-text technology is available for access during the meetings. There is no cost to participate in this support group. Due to space considerations, we ask that you register by phone or email.  info@ndhhs.org or (603)224-1850.

Image on left - cartoon image of four individuals sitting on chairs, in semi circle having a conversation.  Bottom left:  NDHHS logo. Hosted at NDHHS Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, INC. 

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DEAF, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency funded through government contracts, private funding and donations. This material was developed with support from: MA Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Boston Evening Clinic, Bushrod Campbell, City of Boston’s Age Strong Commission, City of Boston’s Office of Jobs and Community Development Block Grant, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Executive Office of Elder Affairs, Liberty Mutual, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission – Title VII Part B, Sanofi Genzyme, MA Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds, Rockland Trust, Point32Health