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\n10:00 AM<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>
\nTBD – Worcester, MA<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong>
\nFree<\/p>\n

Come join us for a fun Family Social! We will be meeting for coffee, donuts, and mingling! We are super excited to get our families together to form a stronger Best Buddies community.<\/p>\n

We believe it is crucial for our families to meet and form connections with one another. With a stronger family network within our already growing Best Buddies Community, families will be able to support each other with resources, a listening ear, and a familiar face. Families who have a child(ren) with an IDD diagnosis should attend this social to chat with other families who “truly get it.”<\/p>\n

It will be a great way to kick off the morning and get excited for the Friendship Walk that day! After this social, we will all head over to the Friendship Walk at Polar Park together!<\/p>\nRSVP Here<\/a>\n

Have questions or need more information? Email VictoriaSwillum@bestbuddies.org<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”22px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

May 17, 2025<\/strong>
\nWorcester, MA<\/em> <\/p>\n

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