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Here’s a look at some extracurricular creative and caring endeavors of our Goddard House staff, residents, and family members.

Danielle O’Brien, Program Coordinator, Goddard House in Brookline – At the recent International Expressive Arts Therapy Conference held at Lesley University in Cambridge, Danielle copresented a workshop, Creating Growth with Elders. Her program focused on ways the arts and mindfulness practice can build community, connection, and communication for elders and staff caregivers alike. Nearly 500 people from around the globe attended the conference.

John Rosenfield, Resident, Goddard House in Brookline – John served as consultant to the current exhibit at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City (www.rmanyc.org), Victorious Ones – Jain Images of Perfection. Paintings and sculptures in the exhibit depict the Jinas, the founding teachers of the Indian religion, Jainism, and the spaces they sanctify throughout the universe.

Bridie Johnson, Community Partnership Associate, Goddard House – A vibrant, whimsical collection of Bridie’s multi-media collages with animal themes has been on exhibit at the James’s Gate Gallery in Jamaica Plain.

Louisa Cogswell, Resident, Goddard House in Brookline – Knitting since age five, Louisa is a member of Knitting Connection Inc. a group that makes and donates hats, sweaters, socks, scarves, blankets, and mittens to those in need – 6,260 garments last year to be exact! Cable knit sweaters are her specialty.

Bal Formentera, MMQ Director, Goddard House in Jamaica Plain – In addition to being the Goddard House Medicaid Reimbursement Director, Bal is a music director at the largely Filipino Cornerstone Assembly of God Church in Needham. He plays bass, drums, guitar, and he sings! Bal loves to play music because he sees it as a way to reach out to his community. His choir returns to Goddard House in JP this December with a special holiday cantata concert.

Minister Olivia Dubose, Goddard House in Jamaica Plain Family Member – A big part of Olivia’s job as a Minister is looking out for people in need in her community. Minister Dubose holds seminars and workshops for women facing hardships at her church, New Hope Baptist in South Boston, and at area community centers. She comes to Goddard House on an almost daily basis to visit her aunt Marian and to lift everyone’s spirits!