1. A presentation by: Crystal Guyette Andre Williams Sandra Jones Joan Low Barbara Pandolfi Chad Linstruth Becky Christie 1

2. Presenters: Andre Williams Joan Low 2 trust

3. Good friend??????????Good friend???????? 3

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5. 5 Do you wear a mask or…….

6. 6 Do your friends accept you for who you are? Friends accept friends for who we are and love us just the way we are!!!!

7. WHY IS IT GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS??? Role model Presenters: Sandra Jones Barbara Pandolfi

8. WHY IS IT GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS??? Someone to share good times with

9. WHY IS IT GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS??? Someone to talk on the phone when you feel lonely

10. WHY IS IT GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS??? SHARE SAME INTERESTS

11. WHY IS IT GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS??? LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER

12. WHY IS IT GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS??? MAKES YOU FEEL HAPPY

13. WHY IS IT GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS??? PEOPLE WITH FRIENDS ARE HEALTHIER

14. WHY IS IT GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS??? Someone to go places with

15. WHY IS IT GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS??? Someone who’s got your back

16. WHY IS IT GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS??? Someone you can be yourself with

17. WHY IS IT GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS???  Feel less lonely

18. WHY IS IT GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS??? Someone to encourage you to try new things

19. WHY IS IT GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS??? Someone who will check in on you

20. ACQUAINTANCES VS FRIENDS

21. WHAT GETS IN THE WAY OF FRIENDSHIPS??? Lack of money

22. WHAT GETS IN THE WAY OF FRIENDSHIPS??? Lack of transportation

23. WHAT GETS IN THE WAY OF FRIENDSHIPS??? Accessibiility issues

24. Living in segregated homes WHAT GETS IN THE WAY OF FRIENDSHIPS???

25. Lack of support by staff or family

26. WHAT GETS IN THE WAY OF FRIENDSHIPS??? Difficulty communicating

27. WHAT GETS IN THE WAY OF FRIENDSHIPS??? Fear of getting close to someone

28. WHAT GETS IN THE WAY OF FRIENDSHIPS??? Lack of experience

29. MAKING FRIENDS ISN’T EASY BUT IT’S WORTH IT!!!!

30. Presenters: Crystal Guyette Chad Linstruth Becky Christie 30

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32. Exploring Your Community HOW CAN WE FIND OUT ABOUT OUR OWN COMMUNITY?? TAKE A WALK AND SEE WHAT’S RIGHT THERE TRY TO NOTICE PLACES WHEN YOU GO TO THE BANK, GROCERY STORE, GYM OR WORK LOOK IN THE TELEPHONE BOOK READ THE NEWSPAPER INTERNET LET’S HEAR YOUR IDEAS! 32

33. Exploring Your Community What is there to do?????? 33

34. Exploring Your Community How do we explore????????? 34

35. NEastAnimal Shelter PetSmart What places/things to do are ½ mile from my home? Ball Field Voting Place Planet Fitness Puleo’s Dairy Salem Hospital Salem HS/Collins Middle School NE Vet Clinic Pep Boys, Start Dry Cleaners, pizza places. Strip mall 35 Park

36. What places/ things to do are in my town or city? Peabody Essex Museum Outdoor concerts Salem Willows Cruises, boat rides Restaurants Trolley Rides Walking Tours Pirate Museum 36 Salem Ferry Salem PediCabs Halloween fun Harbor Cruises

37. What can I do in Massachusetts? ½ mile from home In my town SPECIAL OLYMPICS CAMPING CONCERTSHIKING CLAM BAKE WALKING CLUB VACA ON THE CAPE 37 ART Sports Foliage trips

38. MOST OF ALL, EXPLORE YOUR WORLD!!!! 38