MOSAIC ART INSTITUTE OF NATICK (MAION):  MAION is an arts immersion program teaching the foundation of community partnership and philanthropy by designing and creating large public art mosaic sculptures.  MAION brings residents together to complete shared community mosaic art projects that positively impact future growth and desirability of their towns.  Participants in our programs deepen their understanding of social engagement through the shared responsibility of completing a large group mosaic project. Our alumni emerge as lifelong agents of community engagement, who realize the power and importance of shared experiences.

SHAKLEE:  For over twenty-five years my family and I have made the commitment to do our part for the earth by using Shaklee's safe, effective, non-toxic, biodegradable, non-polluting, economical household cleaners and laundry products.  We have shared our love of Shaklee products with many friends, family members, neighbors and friends of friends.  By introducing other people to the health benefits of bringing Shaklee products into their homes, we have maintained our rank as independent Shaklee distributors since 1983.  And the best benefit of all is that we have a family of six who is almost always healthy.  Our Shaklee network marketing business has given me an income that has allowed me to be a stay-at-home mom for my four home-schooled (until high school) children, while having the time and energy to pursue my love of making beautiful artworks and continuing my commitment to community service whenever possible.

NATICK COMMUNITY ORGANIC FARM (NCOF):  Since we moved to Natick in 1983 my family and I have volunteered, helped and served on the Board at NCOF. The Farm is a wonderful place to bring children and school groups for a relaxed outdoor visit with cows, sheep, rabbits, turkeys, pigs and goats. NCOF is open to the public year round, 9 to 5 weekdays and during chore time on the weekends. The Farm provides hands-on educational experiences for all ages through teaching certified organic agriculture and productive land use practices. Program and product purchasing information is available on the NCOF website.  In 2002, I had the privilege and fun to write a colorful, illustrated book about NCOF called "A Year at the Farm"!

SNOW FARM: Snow Farm is a craft program in western Massachusetts in a rural setting, that offers classes for adults in the spring, late summer and fall, and classes for high school students in the summer.  If you like exploring your art in a quiet atmosphere, with great food, nice people and shared sleeping accommodations, then check out Snow Farm for long weekend classes and week-long classes!

THE CENTER FOR ARTS IN NATICK (TCAN): TCAN is a community based arts center promoting visual arts, dance, theater and every kind of music from jazz, to pop, to rock, to classical, to acapella, and more. The performance space is intimate, seating about 200 people, so every show is up close and personal.  Artists display their work in the lobby and on the walls of the performance area.  Classes are always changing and interesting, with many theater and dance classes for kids, and art classes for adults. Check out the website to get tickets for upcoming concerts and shows.