Threshold Weekend Activities: Wednesday, November 18th to Sunday, November 22nd

Threshold Weekend Activities 

Wednesday, November 18th - Sunday, November 22nd

11/18
8:00pm: COMEDIAN - Cameron Esposito @ Marran Theatre
*Lesley sponsored event

11/19
3:00pm: MOVE - Fight Club @ Marran Theatre
*Lesley sponsored event

7:00pm: MUSIC NIGHT - Live performances from two local bands @ Marran Theatre
 *Lesley sponsored event

11/20
7:00pm: DANCE PARTY - "Glow-in-the-dark" themed dance party @ Alumni Hall
*Lesley sponsored event

8:00pm: MOVIE - Fight Club @ Marran Theatre
*Lesley sponsored event

11/21
10:00am-12:00pm: BASKETBALL @ Maria Baldwin School
*Threshold sponsored event

2:00pm: Make Thank You cards and Holiday Greeting cards for family, friends, and military troops overseas @ Wilbur Lounge
*Threshold sponsored event

7:00pm: Ladies First Fall Showcase - All-female a capella group @ Marran Theatre
*Lesley sponsored event

11/22
2:00pm: Ladies First Fall Showcase - All-female a capella group @ Marran Theatre
*Lesley sponsored event

6:00pm: MOVIE: Fight Club @ Marran Theatre
*Lesley sponsored event

Salem Trip

By Henry Weinberg ‘16

            A group of students from Lesley University’s Threshold Program went on a trip to Salem, Massachusetts on Sunday, November 1, 2015. It is one of the oldest towns in Massachusetts: established in 1626. Once we got there we went to a performance at Gallows Hill called the Witchcraft and Ghost Experience Show.

                       

                      It’s an incredible mix of special effects, actors, costumes, and story-

                      telling, diversions, exhilarating surprises and jump scares blended

                      with Historical facts about the Salem Witch Trials, ghosts and local

                      legends. The Witchcraft and Ghost Experience is interactive, exciting,  

                      surprising, and immersive. 

There were a lot of mixed emotions from the students during and after the show. After the show, two actors came out from backstage, but because there were many things going on in the show, you would have thought there were more than two actors. The students got a chance after lunch to go shopping at the stores and purchase some unique things that are only sold in Salem. This is definitely a trip that the Threshold students will want to do annually.

For more information about the Witchcraft and Ghost Experience Show, please go to this website

http://gallowshillsalem.com/the-witchcraft-ghost-experience/

Weekend Activities 11/5-8/15

Threshold Weekend Activities

Thursday, November 5th

Movie: Pitch Perfect 2
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Marran Theatre
*Lesley organized event


Friday, November 6th

Yoga Class
Time: 4:30-5:30pm
Location: University Hall 4-022
*Threshold organized event

Movie: Pitch Perfect 2
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Marran Theatre
*Lesley organized event

Saturday, November 7th

Basketball
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm 
Location: Maria Baldwin School
*Threshold organized event

Pinterest Program - join Susanne in making something inspired from Pinterest
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Wilbur Lounge 
*Threshold organized event

Movie: Pitch Perfect 2
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Marran Theatre
*Lesley organized event

Sunday, November 8th

Brunch Club
Time: 10:30am
Location: Meet Susanne in Wilbur Lounge before going off campus for brunch
Bring $20 
*Threshold organized event

Patriot's Game
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Wilbur or Kris Lounge
*Threshold organized event

Movie: Pitch Perfect 2
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Marran Theatre
*Lesley organized event

Weekend Activities Wednesday, October 28th to Sunday, November 1st

Threshold Weekend Activities for 10/28/15 - 11/1/15

Wednesday, October 28th
6:00 - 11:00pm
Costume Party: Includes games, crafts, and raffle prizes.
Location: Alumni Hall
*Lesley Event

6:00 - 9:00pm
De-Stressfest: Massage chairs, therapy dogs, coloring books, mocktails, and bottled nebula.
Location: Student Center
*Lesley Event

Thursday, October 29th
1:00 - 2:00pm
Obstacle Course
Location: Student Center
*Lesley Event

7:00pm
Comedy Show: Not Ready for Bedtime
Location: Marran Theatre
*Lesley Event

8:45pm
Patriot's Game
Location: Kris and Wilbur Lounge

Friday, October 30th
4:30 - 5:30pm
Yoga Class taught by a parent of an alum!
Location: University Hall 4-022
*Threshold Event

6:30 - 8:30pm
Haunted House
Location: 7 Mellan Street
*Lesley Event

7:00pm
Casino Night
Location: Student Center
*Lesley Event

8:00pm
Movie: Juno
Location: Marran Theatre
*Lesley Event

11:00pm
Improv Show
Location: Marran Theatre
*Lesley Event

Saturday, October 31st
10:00am -12:00pm 
Basketball
Location: Maria Baldwin School (across the street from Wilbur)
*Threshold Event

6:00pm
Hand out candy to children in the neighborhood
Location: Kris and Wilbur
*Threshold Event

Sunday, November 1st
9:00am - 4:30pm
Trip to Salem, Massachusetts
*Threshold Event for those students that signed up ahead of time

6:00pm
Movie: Juno
Location: Marran Theatre
*Lesley Event


*Only Threshold events are organized and staffed by Threshold employees. Threshold students are welcome to attend and and all Lesley organized events, but please note that no Threshold employee will be present. Thank yo

Weekend Activities for 10/22-25/15

Upcoming Weekend Activities...

Thursday, October 22nd:

7:30pm – 9:30pm CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: Caramel apples with toppings and decorate mini pumpkins @ Student Center 

 

8:00pm COMEDIAN: Ryan Connor @ Marran Theater

 
Friday, October 23rd:

5:30pm DINNER CLUB: Meet Susanne in Wilbur Lounge to head to White Hall for dinner and conversation!

8:00pm MOVIE: Rocky Horror Picture Show 

Saturday, October 24th:

10:00am-12:00pm BASKETBALL @ Maria Baldwin School

8:00pm MOVIE: Rocky Horror Picture Show

Sunday, October 25th:

1:00pm PATRIOT'S GAME

5:00pm HALLOWEEN MOVIE AND BAKING A FALL TREAT in Wilbur Lounge

6:00pm MOVIE: Rocky Horror Picture Show

A Long Awaited Update!

Greetings All!

 

 

I am so sorry that I have not updated this blog in such a long time. Trust me though, it isn't because there hasn't been a lot happening at Threshold! This year we have completed so many amazing projects, including the completion of Kris House! Kris House is one of Threshold's residence houses in addition to Wilbur House. Now Threshold has two state-of-the-art residence houses that are complexly accessible to all of our students and amazing places for our students to live and learn. I would encourage you all to check out the video that shows what the new Kris House looks like! You can watch the video HERE!

 

Though Threshold students were very busy moving into their new residence houses, we found a lot of time to have some fun in the midst of all the moving, classes, and internships! Threshold went on our first annual Jay Peak ski trip. Thirty Threshold students traveled to Northern Vermont and spent the weekend at the Jay Peak Ski and Water Park Resort. It was an adventure that everyone enjoyed very much and we are hoping to repeat the trip next year. Below are some of the pictures that we took while at Jay Peak.

 

 

 

Thank you all for reading and we give our biggest congratulations to the class of 2015. If you would like to read and see pictures of the amazing graduation ceremony you can click HERE!

Make sure to check back later in the summer! We will be updating the blog and informing you about activities we are planning along with updates on Threshold's office that is now under renovation!

Please feel free to email me with any comments, questions or suggestions you may have. I can be reached at malden@lesley.edu. 



    

 



    





...AND WE'RE BACK!

The semester is well underway and we have certainly been busy since the students' return! I apologize for the delay in posts, but I am so happy that the I am able to share the exciting new developments here at Threshold. It is certainly an unforgettable time in the program's 30 year history. 

To start, students have moved into the new Wilbur House. Wilbur House, formally Crockett Hall, has undergone an extensive renovation. Wilbur House is now home to 24 Threshold students, is completely accessible, and holds Threshold's teaching kitchen. Students and staff alike now have a place to hold events, teach, and be together as an entire student unit. We are very lucky that so many people have played such vital roles in making this dream a reality. 

In other news, Threshold students are becoming very involved in sports and social organizations throughout the university. We have student representation on Lesley University's Women's Tennis team, Track and Field, and the Ultimate Frisbee team. Students are also participating in the Disney Club and Lesley University's Dance Team. In a couple of weeks a new club will begin called Circle of Friends. This club will be a social outing club that will combine Lesley University undergraduate students and Threshold students. I am particularly excited about this club as a Threshold student will be a student representative on the club's Executive Board.

In addition to all the great university-wide programming, Threshold has also sponsored several events for students to participate in. Over the past few weeks students have attended the Dedication of the new dorm, spent time with their family and friends during Family and Friends Weekend, attended the Head of the Charles Regatta, danced at HONK! Fest, decorated pumpkins, made candied apples, played in Threshold's weekly Saturday basketball games, and have watched several sporting events. Threshold is lucky to have creative and involved staff members to make these events popular among our students. 

 As the year continues there is much to look forward to and I look forward to keeping you all up-to-date on the activities and programming that Threshold students participate in! As always, please let me know if there are any ideas or suggestions you may have to add to our programming schedule!