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Brooksby Village Celebrates Diversity Month

Brooksby Village residents and employees are celebrating diversity with food, music, and speakers.

PEABODY, MA – Brooksby Village residents and staff have been celebrating Diversity Month all month long with a number of fun and educational events at the retirement community.

"We were really excited about all the Diversity Month opportunities that were planned for our residents and staff this year," said Rev. Chad William Kidd, Pastoral Ministries Manager, Brooksby Village. "From guest speakers, to movies, films, food and music, a number of events were planned to celebrate diversity."

All were open to people who live and work at Brooksby Village.

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"We also had a large world map that toured around Brooksby Village," said Kidd. "We wanted people to show their heritage with a push pin. We then displayed the map for all to see. We really can’t thank everyone enough who helped make Diversity Month possible."

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