b'Wendy Callahan Lynn JohnsonNobody loves a celebration moreLynn Johnson was barely 21 years than Wendy Callahan, whether itsold when she started working as a her own birthday or anniversary herepart-time relief staff at New England at NEV or somebody elses birthdayVillage in 1984. Though she wasnt or special milestone. When shesure if she would even return after her learned that NEV is celebrating itsfirst day, she didand she has been 50th anniversary this year, Wendyreturning for nearly 40 years. clapped her hands in excitement asI guess I just really liked it, she she anticipated how the organizationsays. My favorite part about working will mark the momentous occasion.here is that its like home for me. Ive Maybe its her enthusiasm fordeveloped some close relationships celebrating events and specialwith the people we support. We days for the people in her life thattruly care about them and they truly make Wendy so popular among thecare about the staff. Theres nothing23staff and friends at Efron Center forbetter than when Im done with Enrichment (ECE). I like my friends. IWendy Callahan administrative work and I can sit down Our First 50 Yearslike Lori P. and Bobby P. I like to drawwith the ladies, paint their nails or put and do art classes with them, shetogether a shopping list with them or says. just talk with them, she says.Some of her favorite moments at NEV were spent with an individual she supported early in her career named Norman. He was just so sweet and wise. I just loved listening to his stories. She is grateful for the work that she does here. I get back so much more than I give. They have taught me a lot and I have learned a lot, she says.Lynn JohnsonNEV_50Year_95x95_v5Final.indd 23 6/8/22 4:32 PM'