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May 1 -  Several local companies lent us a few of their employees for a day and we turned them into painters and scrubbers and luggers. 

Our volunteers and funders transformed a wing of our old dormitory into enviable program space. Here, guests at a reception see how their labor provided a yoga room for student therapy. 

April 25 -  Representative Robert Nyman from our House of Representatives attended the sisters' liturgy to present Sr. Clarinda and Sr. Magdalena with a official citation from the House of Representative for their outstanding service to the community.

Thank you, Rep Nyman, for recognizing our brave and giving women.

Pictured here with Paul Fanning, Senior Director of Organizational Advancement.

April 25 -  Sr. Clarinda and Sr. Magdelena are returning to the St. Francis of Assisi Motherhouse in Milwaukee after a brief 42 year stay at Cardinal Cushing Centers.  Both started as teachers and child care workers.  Sr. Clarinda later concentrated on teaching, psychology, and historical records.  Sr. Magdalena baked millions of chocolate chip cookies and lots of other goods.

A liturgy and reception were held in their honor.

We'll miss you.  Be sure to email us.

April 25 -  We received a wonderful visit from the members of the St. Coletta & Cardinal Cushing Schools of Massachusetts Administrative Team and Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi.  Sr. Florence Deacon, OSF is our director, and Sr. Diana De Bruin, OSF and Sr. Margaret Kruse, OSF are Associate Directors.  They attended many meetings and stayed a few days. We're so glad that you came!

April 14 -  Hanover - It's The Amazing Race in Paris. These students spanned the globe accomplishing mighty things, all by the close of the school day. 

April 14 -  Hanover - "Pretty good.  I made this plane."

April 10 -  Hanover - Bakery deliveries are BACK!  While our "Cushing Country Bakery" was transformed into "Bass Village Cafe" our staff's beloved bakery and coffee delivery service ceased.  But now the bakery is back in business.  Don't forget to tip your delivery person.  Tips are pooled and used for something special.

April 8 -  Hanover - That's Bass in the photo.  Paul Bass.  He's a great friend of the school:  Benefactor, Board member,  Springtime honoree, fundraiser and all around "sweet" guy. 

Funds to renovate "The Cushing Bakery" were received from Procter & Gamble.  Labor and materials on the project were provided in part by J. Calnan & Associates.

April 4 -  Hanover - Thank you, Hill Holliday, for the desks, chairs, tables and bookcases that you sent to us (via Walsh Movers, pictured here) after your move into new offices in Boston.  We'll give lots of second life to the office furniture you no longer needed. 

April 2 -  Hanover - The 21 year olds going on this year's Trip of a Lifetime to Disney (thanks to a community fundraiser executed by South Shore Savings Bank) met to discuss important travel things.  Like:  Break in your sneakers before the trip.  Leave a little room in your suitcase for souvenirs.  Don't try and make jokes with airport security - be serious.

March 21 -  Hanover - Nineteen guys from Equity Residential of Wellesley came in and completed a big renovation project for us.  Thank you so much Equity Residential!  Read the article. 

March 15 -  Just under $100,000 was raised by South Shore Savings Bank and other sponsors of the St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Auction. It's enough to send the senior class on a Trip of a Lifetime to Disney.  A big thank you to our community!

March 1 -  Braintree- Special Olympics comes to Braintree and four schools join Cardinal Cushing Centers in Olympic challenge.  Read the article. 

March 13 -  Hanover - Hanover in blue, Braintree in green, the whole school turned out for the game.  Big pep rally at half time.  This is BIG TIME! 

Hanover won.

March 13 -  Hanover - We welcomed the Massasoit Senior Orchestra and enjoyed the new and familiar songs they played, like The Sound of Music.

March 7 -  Hanover - Those scheduled to graduate in June are expected to help raise money for their senior class trip to Disney.  These students are creating the Leprechaun hat lapel pins that will mark the $2,500 donors at the St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Auction sponsored by South Shore Savings Bank.

March 4 -  Hanover - The Saint Patrick's Day Dinner & Auction is just 11 days away.  Students in this art class are helping create the centerpieces that will adorn the tables at the fundraiser sponsored by South Shore Savings Bank. 

March 3 -  Hanover - Open a book and open the world. Staff from departments throughout the campus took time to read aloud to students. Tom even brought in his kids to help him read.

February 29 -  Hanover - It's leap day, but Tom is sitting very still, carefully gold-lettering signs that will identify our buildings.

February 22 -  Hanover - It's Fatima Hall and it's getting a new roof.  February vacation is a good time to tackle some big maintenance projects because there are fewer students on campus.  This is just one of the roofs on this very large home.

February 21 -  Hanover - Between snow storms is a great time for a little bike riding, if you can stand the cold.  Getting photographed with your helmet ON is a good thing.  

February 21 -  Hanover - Many of our students went home over vacation but these students from Archbishop Williams High School, Spellman High School, and Hanover High School came in and did hours of moving, painting, and other general muscle work.  Thank you!!!

February 20 -  Hanover - February vacation is an excellent time to complete renovations in the school building.  This week we did lots of projects, including new carpet in the halls.

February 15 -  Hanover - Nothing says thank you like a stack of pizza boxes and a room full of kids.  THANK YOU to all the students who helped with the tours and luncheon when we hosted special education directors on campus.

February 8 -  Hanover - With 200+ acres to the Cardinal Cushing campus, there's room for lots of outside activity, in any season.  Nordic ski is the sport of choice for many students with a free afternoon.

February 7 -  A big THANK YOU to Wal*Mart in Plymouth for the check which will help support educational programs.   

February 4 -  Hanover - Cheerleaders make the basketball game and Cushing's cheerleaders are the BEST. 

February 4 -  Hanover - Win or lose you gotta thank the other team for being a good opponent.  Good sportsmanship is just one of the benefits of playing on a team.

February 1 -  Hanover - With Football Fever at an all time high and The Big Game just days away, students held a Pep Rally to show support for the home team. 

Students participated in a trivia contest and Best Dressed Fan contest. 

January 26 -  Hanover - The Fourth Degree Honor Guard and members of the Massachusetts State Knights of Columbus participated in the rededication of our Children's Chapel.  The Knights donated money to completely renovate and restore the chapel which was unsafe due to severe water damage.

January 26 -  Hanover - South Region Auxiliary Bishop John Dooher and State Chaplain Bishop Daniel Reilly celebrate Mass at the rededication of the Children's Chapel with Deacon Joseph Baniukiewicz of Christ The King parish, Worcester and two altar boys from Cardinal Cushing Centers.  Chapel renovations were made possible by the Massachusetts State Knights of Columbus. 

January 19 -  Hanover - Our Thrift Shop is open for business six days a week.  Bring your donations and stop to browse!

M - F 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Saturday:  9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

January 9 -  Hanover - About 20 Massachusetts Special Ed Directors, Out of District Coordinators took a tour of campus and stayed for lunch.  Cardinal Cushing Staff listened for ways we can better serve the public schools.

January 9 - Hanover - Paul Becker prepares to paint the stairwell by carefully taping up the doors first.  A team of seven, led by Jessica McGondel of Tournament Headquarters, put in a full day's work to help make our school look better. 

January  3 - Hanover - Back to School means back to the ole routine.  We post our chores on the refrigerator where everyone can see them.

December 24 - We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

December 18 - You could buy this sock snowman at the Christmas Bazaar.  Students shopped for friends and family at this very reasonably priced sale. 

December 17 - St. Francis and his beloved animals are somewhat overwhelmed by the recent snowfall.

Our grounds crew did an amazing job with the roads, sidewalks, and exits.  The statues have to fend for themselves until spring. 

December 17 - When a student reaches age 22, it's time to move on.

This is this student's last week at Cardinal Cushing Centers, Hanover.  She will move to a group home next week and begin at a job site the week after. 

Good luck!  You're a big girl now. 

December 15 - Is there this much snow in Bethlehem? 

In Hanover, there's plenty of snow, but also a wonderful view of the nativity at the Portiuncula Chapel.  You drive by.  Get out of your car and stop for a moment.  Fill yourself with the true meaning of Christmas.

On display until the new year. 

December 14 - We know it's you, John Pappone.

Thank you for coming to play the drums for us.  Our assemblies really rock when you're here. 

Happy Christmas to YOU!

December 14 - Indeed it is!  Bruins alumnus, Bob Sweeney visited the Hanover campus to accept our students' thanks for throwing a big Bruins Holiday party for us every year at the Boston Garden. 

Bob promised to bring the Bruins Hummer next year.  Don't forget, Bob! 

December 14 - Paul Fanning, Senior Director of Organizational Advancement, accepted a gift from Art Teacher, Randy Wiskow, on behalf of the entire student body. 

Paul organizes the Bruins Holiday Party which is a school favorite! 

December 14 - Stephanie Cote of Rockland Trust presented a $100 scholarship to this student for his winning entry in the Holiday Card Contest. 

Several non-profits were invited to participate in the contest.  Four won. 

Two runners up received $50 savings bonds.  Everyone who entered the contest received a Participant blue ribbon.  Thank you Rockland Trust!

December 12 - These employees from SteadyCare spent a day cleaning woodwork and polishing with polyurethane.  Each door down that looooooong hall looks amazing.  Thank you SteadyCare!

December - She's a true award winner.  She worked very hard all month, doing everything she was asked.  She is a true PT Student of the Month!

December 11 - An independent judge decided which of thirty entries would be made into a quilt square to honor MAAPS 30th Anniversary.  This entry won! 

The second place entries are put on display in the gymnasium. 

December 10 - Our new training room, located in the Kennedy Building, held its very first class today.  New Employee Orientation was held in the spacious room. 

Room renovation thank yous go to Campanelli Companies, Hanover High School National Honor Society, Lowe's Home Improvement, Ocean State Job Lot, Rockland Trust, South Shore Savings Bank, SteadyCare, Mr. Domos, and Zildjian. 

December 4 - The TD Banknorth Garden and the Boston Bruins welcomed Cardinal Cushing School students for a Holiday Party, complete with lunch and a dance floor.  Our thanks to the Boston Bruins and TJX for Christmas gifts for every student.  A thank you to Bob Shea for helping to organize the event.

December 4- The Massachusetts State Police brought Santa Claus to campus by helicopter.  Students and staff watched from the hill.  Pictured here, Sgt. Michael Crosby.  Afterwards, the State Police escorted the  bus convoy into Boston for a Christmas party at the Garden. 

December 2007 - You have to bundle up warm and dress in layers, like these students, if you want to get through the tough New England winters.  And it's only fall, technically.  Winter starts in late December and lasts forever. 

December 1 - These folks from our Adult Program formed a team for the Jolly Jaunt, a 2K walk to raise money for Cardinal Cushing Centers Adult Athletics program and for Special Olympics.  The event was held at the Taunton Holiday Inn.  There was great food and dancing after the walk. 

November 30 - These families, and others, received $500 scholarships from Cardinal Cushing Centers at the annual MBA dinner.  Scholarships are awarded to staff members or immediate family members who are pursuing a degree in education. 

November 20 - Director of Admissions, Michelle Markowitz, was named Grand Turkey this year.  A hat and ride were designed just for her victory lap around the gym.  Michelle will keep the Grand Turkey Trophy in her office until a new Grand Turkey is named in 2008. 

October 30 - "Hey Teacher Leave Them Kids Alone,"  says the sign held by the First Place entry in this year's Pumpkin Festival.  Congratulations to the Explorer classroom for this award winning design!

Greenhouse and Bottles won the "Best Pumpkin Recipe" award. 

October 30 - Pick out a plump pumpkin and let your creativity loose.  Large pumpkins are $8.00 at the Greenhouse.

October 29 - A Haunted Rec Center is a wonderful way to celebrate Physical Therapy Month in October.  These PT staff members engaged students with balance beam walking, ring tossing, and other challenges as they made their way through the Haunted Rec Center. 

October 28 - While you were sitting on the couch watching yet another late night game, Voc Prep One was busy putting the World Series trophy on display in this "Most Original" use of pumpkins.  Love the broom! 

October 25 - If we need twenty-eight copies and you already have eleven, how many copies do you have to make?  Students love to chip in on the chores around the classroom. 

October 24 - Dana Camphous Peterson drove all the way from Michigan to prepared a special dinner in our very special kitchen.   

October 23 - The Crusaders in blue head for the goal.  Soccer season is in full swing at Cushing. 

October 23 - Students working in the Cushing Country Bakery often have the opportunity to make deliveries on campus.  There's a batch of cookies in this box.  Big cookies (M&M, chocolate chip, oatmeal) are just $.30.  See the other well priced goodies on our price list. 

October 23 - It's a order for House 2.  Students working Central Supply make sure everyone has what they need. 

October 23 - The chairs arrived for the newly renovated Children's Chapel located inside the Kennedy Dormitory.  A grant from the Massachusetts Knights of Columbus made all the renovations possible. 

October 19 - Work at Rockland Trust and you might just end up working for us!  A team of employees traded the business suit for a paint brush and wash cloth and helped us meet our maintenance goals.  Diane Kennedy (pictured) preps walls for the painters. 

The rooms Rockland Trust worked on will house programs with direct student benefit. 

Thank you, Rockland Trust!

October 14 - Our adult program participated in a special needs golf tournament run by golf professional Bob Beach.  It was held at the Braintree Municipal Golf Course on October 14th

Father and son teams play with a a professional golfer.  In the photo, left to right, Ron Lelakes with Jack Guilfoyle, Tim Rochon's partner (Margaret Lelakes) is taking the photo.  This team golfed with professional Mike Crane.  Everyone had a great time at the golf tournament.

October 10 - Our October outdoor landscaping includes seasonal favorites like this. 

October 5 - What a long and distinguished record of fundraising on behalf of Cardinal Cushing Centers.  Thank you to the organizers and sponsors of this really fun and truly successful golf tournament!  See more pictures. 

October 3 - Employees of South Shore Savings Bank "Give A Day" and help us paint a three rooms that will become part of the "Mind, Body, Spirit" wing.  Several employees, from a float teller to the President & CEO, picked up a paintbrush to help us reach our maintenance goals on schedule. 

Can YOUR company Give A Day?