Monthly Newsletter
Monthly Newsletter
November is
Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Play Warrior of the Month:
Easton MacCallum
Interview with Easton!
Age: 10
Grade: 5
Superpower: Having a lot of knowledge about heavy machinery
Favorite Superhero: Every Marvel Superhero
Favorite hobbies: Drawing, baseball, football, soccer & lacrosse
Something people don't know about me: I am a very good illustrator and very good baseball player, especially catcher
Favorite singer: Morgan Wallen
What do you want to be when you grow up? Business owner or a scientist
What is the best part of being a Play Warrior? Getting to have fun & play baseball with the staff
You recently published a book about Alzheimer's? Yes, it is called "My Papa & Me." It was fun to share information and make illustrations with Miss Kim, and also hard work because I had to think about how my Papa acts and stuff.
What would you say to a friend that has a loved one with Alzheimer's? Try to think about the times that you spent with them before they got the disease. Special Shout Out! To Bridgton Hospital for finding out my Papa had Alzheimer's.
Be sure to join us at the book signing (TBA) for an exclusive early release! Following the event, the book will be available for purchase on Amazon. He has chosen to donate proceeds to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund to support the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Thank you to Books that Heal for making this possible!
Look for this interview in the Windham Eagle!
Goodbye, Ms. Emilianne
As my Child Life internship at Play Warriors comes to an end, I find myself feeling so many emotions. It is bittersweet to say goodbye to a place that has become so meaningful to me, and I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such a special team. Over the past few months, I have grown so much, both personally and professionally. I have been reminded of why I chose this field and how much I love the work that child life professionals do.
To the children and families who welcomed me into their lives, thank you. Thank you for trusting me, sharing your stories with me, and allowing me to be part of your journeys. The meaningful connections I have built with you have been some of the most special parts of this experience. Each child and family has left a lasting impression on my heart, and I will carry those memories with me long after my internship ends. You have reminded me of the importance of showing up with compassion, patience, and I am so grateful that our paths crossed. Saying goodbye is bittersweet, but I will forever cherish the time we shared. Kim, thank you for welcoming me into Play Warriors, believing in me, challenging me to grow, and giving me the opportunity to learn and develop my skills in such a unique setting.
Thank you to the entire Play Warriors team for making me feel like part of the family and for sharing your knowledge, encouragement, and passion with me along the way. I will always carry the experiences, lessons, memories, and relationships I have gained here with me as I continue my journey toward becoming a Certified Child Life Specialist. Play Warriors has helped shape the professional I am becoming, and I will forever be grateful for that. While this chapter is coming to an end, I know the impact of this experience will stay with me long after my internship is over. Thank you for allowing me to be part of something so meaningful and for reminding me every day just how powerful play can be. This is not goodbye to the mission, but the beginning of the next chapter in my child life journey. Thank you, Play Warriors, for everything!
Open Playgroup!
Friendsgiving Potluck
Friday November 13
6:00-7:30pm
(Drop off) $25
Let us know what you
would like to bring!
Come and join us for an open playgroup! This means all Play Warriors past and present are welcome to attend as well as siblings.
Black Friday
Playgroup
Friday November 27
9:00 - 10:30 am, $25
Drop off the kids and enjoy some local shopping!
Come and join us for an open playgroup! This means all Play Warriors past and present are welcome to attend as well as siblings.
Playgroup Pass & Raffle
One playgroup pass will be given to newly enrolled families.
We will also be raffling off one playgroup pass and one Play Warriors t-shirt per month to current families!
November winners!
Playgroup Pass - Cameron
T-shirt - Sienna
Magic in You
Let’s look at Self care as showing up for yourself. Not an added task. Do this by Intentional living. It changes how you experience the schedule you already have. It is the practice of showing up for yourself with the same care and attention you so freely give to the rest of the family that you don’t give to yourself. Change starts with you!
Here are 3 tips:
Take three deep breaths: Stop what you are doing right now….. sit back, and take three slow, deep breaths. This takes less than thirty seconds but signals your body that it is safe to relax.
Step outside for fresh air: Open your front door or just step outside for just two minutes. Look at the sky, feel the temperature, and take a break from your indoor surroundings.
Give yourself a compliment: "I am doing the best I can today." Use this when you feel overwhelmed by a long to-do list or overwhelming responsibilities. Anytime, as many times as you can! Go to the mirror by yourself. Look straight in your eyes and mean it! Leave the mirror with a laugh and lighter heart.
And as always,
Do everything on purpose!
Catherine Ferland, OnPurpose Wellbeing
Newsletter Contributor
Neurodivergent Playgroup & Caregiver Peer-Support Circle
Biweekly Wednesdays
5:30-6:30 pm
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