Open Door Arts Presents Tim de Christopher Retrospective at Worcester Art Museum

Open Door Arts’ exhibition Paper & Stone: A Retrospective features nearly 50 years of work by artist Tim de Christopher at the Worcester Art Museum. On view through December 6, 2026, the exhibition includes stone carvings, paintings, prints, drawings, and 600 of the artist’s signature napkin sketches.
The collection explores time, memory, and everyday life through de Christopher’s humor, imagination, and distinctive perspective. Together, the works offer visitors a look at the range and evolution of his artistic practice.
An opening reception on October 25 brought community members together to celebrate the artist and his work. Open Door Arts thanks everyone who attended and invites visitors to experience the exhibition before it closes on December 6.

Seven Hills Child Care Resources Staff Complete Emerging Leaders Training

A new cohort of Seven Hills Child Care Resources team members has completed a leadership training series designed to strengthen leadership skills, support employee experience, and advance service excellence.

Supported by program leaders, senior leadership, and the Learning & Development team, the series helps emerging leaders develop self-awareness, practical skills, and a leadership mindset. The training emphasizes Seven Hills’ culture of servant leadership and prepares participants to support their colleagues and the people they serve.

Seven Hills congratulates the graduates on their commitment to professional growth and their contributions to Child Care Resources.

Seven Hills Rhode Island’s Dr. Isaac Adusu Receives APHA Excellence in Health Administration Award

Dr. Isaac Adusu, Assistant Vice President for Adult Services at Seven Hills Rhode Island (SHRI), received the Excellence in Health Administration Award from the Health Administration Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA). The award was presented on November 3, 2026, during APHA’s Annual Meeting and Expo in San Antonio, Texas.

The award recognizes exceptional and sustained achievement in public health administration. It honors individuals whose contributions to professional practice, science, research, teaching, or writing have made a significant impact on the field.

“I am deeply grateful to my colleagues in the APHA Health Administration Section for this incredible honor and recognition,” said Dr. Adusu, DHA, MS.

Seven Hills Clinical Education Series Brings Together More Than 50 Clinicians

More than 50 clinicians from across Seven Hills gathered for professional development, networking, and continuing education through the Seven Hills Foundation (SHF) Clinical Education Series. Centered on the theme “Setting the Stage,” the event explored how clinicians support people across different practice settings.

Presenters shared approaches to promoting independence, problem-solving, co-regulation, rapport-building, and goal setting. Drawing on multiple areas of clinical practice, the sessions offered opportunities to exchange perspectives and learn from colleagues’ experiences.

Seven Hills thanks organizers Jillian Crawley, Trisha O’Connell, and Emma Nolan, along with the following presenters, for sharing their time and expertise:

• Taryn Palmieri, MS, BCBA, LABA

• Jessica Carrachino, MBA, LADC-II

• Allison Frykberg, MS, BCBA, LABA

• Alyssa Mooney, M.Ed., BCBA, LABA

• Thora Allen, M.Ed.

• Lynne Flanagan Tsombakos, LMHC

• Kathleen Buckley, LMHC, LCMHC

Dynamy Open House Highlights Internships and Student Life in Worcester

Dynamy Internship Year welcomed prospective students, families, and educators to an Open House on November 7, 2026, offering a firsthand look at opportunities for young adults exploring their next steps after high school. Guests met staff, toured student apartments, and learned about internships available through Dynamy’s partnerships with nearly 100 businesses and organizations across Worcester and Central Massachusetts.

Director of Admissions Stephanie Kozlowski, Assistant Director of Admissions Scott Berozi, and Program Director Gregg Frew hosted the event. Throughout the day, visitors asked questions and explored how Dynamy’s internship experiences and student life could align with their interests and goals.

A featured panel brought together three current Dynamy students and the parent of a 2025 graduate. Their firsthand accounts gave guests both student and family perspectives on the program and helped prospective participants better understand the Dynamy experience.

The Open House connected future students and their families with the people, places, and opportunities that shape Dynamy Internship Year. The team thanks everyone who participated and helped make the event a success.