A listing of network events. A full listing of ALL meetings is listed at bottom. Scroll to bottom to see fliers. Please only send jpg files for fliers.
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June 7 Sat 11am-1pm SAC Park, 38 Lake St, Shrewsbury 2025 Sheriff's annual senior picnic drive thru extravaganza. SEE FLIER BELOW
June 11 Wed 10:30-12 Leominster United Methodist Church. Simply Well Seniors Seminars – Occurs on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. A panel of experts present on various topics for the benefit of seniors in the community as well as senior service providers. For more info contact Kelly at kellykurtz@kw.com or Jeff at jeffrey.turcotte@hotmail.com
June 11 Wed 1:00PM Free Live or On-Demand CEU Webinar* “Generational Differences in Communication” Visit rah-ceu.com to register for this and other FREE CEU Webinars. Sponsored by Right at Home. *This webinar is designed for social workers, case managers, care coordinators, nurses, caregivers, and other senior care professionals. Eligible professionals can claim ONE FREE CE credit within 60 days of the live webinar by attending the live event or watching the recorded program. For a list of approved accreditation providers and other information, visit https://asaging.org/ceu-information.
June 11 Wed 5:00pm Frankly Speaking: Having Conversations About Difficult Subjects. A CEU Event for Professionals at Sunrise of Arlington, 1395 Mass Ave., Arlington. Join us for a special professional education. This program will discuss ways to address sensitive topics such as advanced illness, death and end-of-life care wishes with others. To RSVP or with questions, please contact Jenafer Friedland at 781-643-2100 or Jenafer.Friedland@SunriseSeniorLiving.com.
June 11 Wed 4:30pm-6:00pm- Practical Dimensions of Eldercare – Wingate Residences at Needham. Learn how to navigate the complexities of eldercare to support families with confidence. Join us for drinks, appetizers, and networking before the session. Offered by Wingate Living and Tribute Home Care. To register wingatetributejune2025.eventbrite.com
June 12 SSN Worc/Central Mass 8-10am Shrewsbury Crossings, 529-571 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury
Jun 16 Mon 8:00am- 4:30pm… Become a Certified Dementia Care Partner (CDCP) by attending Essential Skills for Dementia Care Training approved and accredited through the National Institute for Dementia Education. Located at the Clear Guidance Office, 47 River Street, Suite 210, Wellesley. Cost is $275 per person includes lunch and credentialing. Private organizational trainings may be arranged. You can become a Certified Dementia Care Leader (CDCL) by scheduling a 2-day training session for a minimum of 3 leaders. For more information, proposal, or to register, please contact Tammy Pozerycki, MA, BC-DEd, CDCL, CADDCT, CFRDT, CDP, COTP tammypozerycki@clearguidance.org or 508-861-6709SEE FLIER BELOW
June 16 Mon 1-4pm ZOOM Learn to lead free Dementia Friends public awareness workshops for your friends, family, coworkers or other groups in your community! Materials are available in 9 languages and several community-focused versions. Pre-registration is required at least 24 hours in advance at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xz-MRX7QTsaVFy81qzz3LA
June 17 WENG VIRTUAL Worcester Eldercare Networking Group –- Meets virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. For more info contact Michele at mmorin@lutheranrehab.com or Patty at pthibeault@notredamehealth.org
June 18 Wed THREE CHEFS GO HEAD-TO-HEAD 4 - 6 p.m. Hosted by Waterstone at the Circle,. 385 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Boston Please RSVP by Friday, June 13.
June 18 Wed 10:00 AM to 11 AM- Safe & Sound: Simple yet Effective Home Modifications for Long-Term Living presented by Newton at Home at the Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham Street, West Newton Discover how small yet impactful modifications can enhance the safety and functionality of your home, potentially allowing you to continue living comfortably in the place you love for years to come. Neil Garceau, a Certified Aging in Place Specialist from Oakley Home Access of Greater Boston, will present on common household hazards and share cost-effective solutions that can help you avoid injury or the need for more significant and expensive measures, such as relocating. Please RSVP to Newton at Home, 617-795-2560, or to amy@newtonathome.org
June 18 Wed 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Sunrise of Newton, 431 Washington Street, Newton, invites you to our Summer Soiree. Celebrate Summer with a delicious clambake, networking, bog bag raffle, and see our new 4th floor assisted living. Please RSVP to Meagan at Newton.DOS@sunriseseniorliving.com or 617-663-1122. We look forward to seeing you!
June 19 SSN MetroWest 8-10am Sunrise of Wayland, 285 Commonwealth Road, Wayland. Please RSVP to bobdeperon@goldenrule.care so he can give Sunrise of Wayland an accurate count of attendees. Bring your company collateral to share on the info table. Always held on the third Thursday of the month.
June 21 Sat The Longest Day Alzheimer’s Association Golf Event sponsored by BAYADA Home Health Care – Join us in person anytime from 7:00am-7:00pm on Saturday June 21st at Stone Meadow Golf (675 Waltham Street, Lexington MA 02421) for a day of golf and fun raffle baskets to support the Alzheimer’s Association! Stone Meadow Golf has a wonderful driving range and a first come first serve par 3 course (https://www.stonemeadowgolf.com/). Interested in donating a raffle basket to the cause and to showcase your organization’s support for the Alzheimer’s Association? Reach out to Kirsten Kilburn at Kkilburn@BAYADA.com to learn more! We hope to see you there to use the sunlight of the Longest Day to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s disease! My page: http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=18274&pg=personal&px=14854642
June 26 Thurs 8:30-10am Senior Care Collaborative – The SCC meets on the 4th Thursday of every month and membership is open to Senior Service and Elder Care providers. More info to follow. Contact mmorin@lutheranrehab.com for more info.
June 26 Thurs 3:30pm Worcester COA 2nd floor. Website: Dementia Friendly Worcester (dfworcester.org) Join DFW Action Team:
https://forms.gle/AJJqVzZeSVeC7HYw8
June 27 Fri 12pm VIRTUAL. Join us for a free webinar, Aging Life Care: Why You? Why Now? and discover how the Aging Life Care Association can help you:
Enhance your career in a growing field. Expand your knowledge and skills through professional development opportunities. Connect with a community of like-minded professionals. Register online at
July 9 Wed 10:30-12 Leominster United Methodist Church. Simply Well Seniors Seminars – Occurs on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. A panel of experts present on various topics for the benefit of seniors in the community as well as senior service providers. For more info contact Kelly at kellykurtz@kw.com or Jeff at jeffrey.turcotte@hotmail.com
July 9 Wed Antiques AppraisalDay event. 2-4;30pm Pleasant Hill Retirement Community, 96 Crowley Dr, Marlboro
July 24 Thurs 8:30-10am Sunrise Assisted Living.Senior Care Collaborative– A presentation by Tammy Pozerycki, MA, BC-DEd, CDCP, Care Manager and Dementia Educator, Clear Guidance, LLC . The SCC meets on the 4th Thursday of every month and membership is open to Senior Service and Elder Care providers. More info to follow. Contact mmorin@lutheranrehab.com for more info.
Aug 13 Wed 10:30-12 Leominster United Methodist Church. Simply Well Seniors Seminars – Occurs on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. A panel of experts present on various topics for the benefit of seniors in the community as well as senior service providers. For more info contact Kelly at kellykurtz@kw.com or Jeff at jeffrey.turcotte@hotmail.com
Aug 28 Thurs 8:30-10am Senior Care Collaborative – The SCC meets on the 4th Thursday of every month and membership is open to Senior Service and Elder Care providers. More info to follow. Contact mmorin@lutheranrehab.com for more info.
Sept 25 Thurs 8:30-10am Senior Care Collaborative – The SCC meets on the 4th Thursday of every month and membership is open to Senior Service and Elder Care providers. More info to follow. Contact mmorin@lutheranrehab.com for more info.
Ongoing…
Alzheimer’s & related Dementias MONTHLY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP. 4th Wednesday of every month from 5:30-6:30pm. Golden Pond Assisted Living of Hopkinton, MA would like to invite you to a free Family Caregiver Support Group open to family and friends of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or a related Dementias. This group will meet monthly at our community. Our support group is a great way to connect with people who are going through similar situations and to find solace in knowing that you are not alone. Light Refreshments Will Be Served. Group Facilitator: Dawn Russo, Golden Pond Resident Programs Director and Certified Dementia Practitioner. For more information or to sign up, please contact Dawn @ (508) 435-1250, extension 141 or via email @ drusso@goldenpondal.com
* (Monthly Parkinson's Support Group!) First WEDNESDAY of every month 6:00 - 7:30 PM at The Falls at Cordingly Dam in Newton - Parkinson's Classroom - Understand. Educate. Support. - The complexity of Parkinson's Disease severely impacts families, caregivers and those with PD. Our group provides opportunity of support through various educational topics, guest speakers from experts in the field of PD and meeting others who understand - facilitated by Niki Sinopoli LICSW, co-sponsored by Bob from Right at Home Boston Metro West. This group is for caregivers, family members, and those with PD - RSVP to Niki at niki@nextstepeldercare.com or 617-903-0076
Thursday – June 12 (we meet 2nd Thursday of every month)
Dear Worcester / Central Mass Senior Service Networkers,
This is a reminder of our next meeting and the agenda.
Please be considerate of your time with other members when introducing yourself. We try to keep it to 30 seconds, however, if there are more than 30 people, time may be strictly enforced.
Location: Shrewsbury Crossings, 529-571 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury
Time: 8:00 network Meeting starts 8:30 Ends by 9:30
AGENDA:
1. Welcome & thank you to our hosts. The host has time to showcase facility.
2. Announcements and group news. Next meeting location.
3. 30 second introduction of your company/business, why you are different.
4. Announcements - events, CEU's etc. Please keep it brief. Do you have fliers? Put them with the marketing material on the table.
5. Jobs - availabilities/ people looking for jobs.
5 minute Spotlight:
The email list will be circulated during the meeting. Please make any changes.
We look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Peter Yvanovich and Mike Zona.
COVID GUIDELINES: A mask may be required indoors on the premises. We will follow all mandated guidelines by the state and our hosts. This varies per location. We will email registered attendees directly should anything change prior to the meeting. We prefer only fully vaccinated attend (honor system). We have had a few exceptions based on medical issues. Please wear a mask if you are not fully vaccinated. Also, please do not attend should you be experiencing any symptoms.
If there are school delays or cancellations in the town of the meeting due to the weather -
the meeting is cancelled.
Networking Groups Contact Michele or Loren for any additions or changes. mmorin@lutheranrehab.com cell 978-855-3367 or loren@curtinhomecare.com
- WENG – Worcester Eldercare Networking Group 3rd Tuesday 8:30am 30 min networking 8:30-9, meeting and speaker 9-10am Virtual/in person/hybrid depending on speaker. No meetings July & August Contact Michele Morin mmorin@lutheranrehab.com or Patty Thibeault pthbibeault@notredamehealthcare.org
- Senior Service Networking of Boston North 1st Thursday @ 8:30 am No charge. RSVP required. Location changes every month Contact John Natale 781-933-7205 John@safety-care.com Networking Groups Contact Michele or Loren for any additions or changes. mmorin@lutheranrehab.com cell 978-855-3367 or loren@curtinhomecare.com
- SSN Central Mass/Worcester 2nd Thursday @ 8am No charge. Please RSVP. Usually 30+ people. Networking first ½ hour 8-8:30 am 9am to 9:30 am Host gets a ten min talk & Spotlight gets 5 mins. Everyone intro’s themselves. Peter Yvanovich 978-807- 0589 or Mike Zona at mzona@applehomecare.com
- Senior Service Networking of Boston South (SSNBS) 3rd Thurs @ 8:30 am http://seniorservicenetworkbostonsouth.org If you want to become a member it's $45 for the year all your info gets posted on their website and a link to your website. You can attend the meetings at no charge. Please RSVP. Breakfast served by the host. Group is usually 45 to 60 people. Networking first ½ hour 8:30 to 9:00 am- 9am to 10am Host gets a ten min talk & spotlight person gets 10 min then everyone intro’s themselves. Non-profit. Contact L’Oren Scartissi to Host or spotlight 617-967-7111
- Senior Service Networking MetroWest (SSNMW) 3rd Thurs @ 8:30 am No Charge. RSVP required. Location changes every month Contact Carol Potter 508-471-8553
- Senior Service Networking West 3rd Thursday 9-10:30 Networking & speakers for providers from Franklin County to Springfield. Contact Michele Morin 978- 855-3367 mmorin@lutheranrehabb.com or Katie Krupka katiek@assistedlivinglocators.com
- Senior Care Collaborative 4th Thurs 8:30am Professional Eldercare Service Providers serving North Central Mass from Ayer to Athol. Networking and speakers– Contact Michele Morin 978-855-3367 mmorin@lutheranrehab.com
- South Shore Business Leaders (SSBL) Every Tues @ 8:00 am Marshfield Country Club - If you want to become a member it's $160 for the first year then $100 each year after that. Only one person per profession. You can attend the meetings at no charge as a guest to see if you want to join. Contact Bob Ahearn bob@attorneyahearn.com Group is usually 30 to 40 people.
- Bristol Networking Group North (BNNG) 3rd Tuesday @ 8:30 am No charge. Please RSVP. Breakfast served by the host. Group is usually 45 to 60 people. Networking first ½ hour 8:30 to 9:00 am- 9am to 10am Host gets a 10 min talk & spotlight person gets 10 min then everyone intro’s themselves. Sue Madan SMadan@comforcare.com 617-821-2800 - No meetings July & August
- Plymouth Networking Group (P.N.G) 1st Wed @ 8:30 am http://www.pngplymouthnetworking.com If you want to become a member it's $60 for the year all your info gets posted on their web site – You can attend the meetings at no charge. Please RSVP. Breakfast served by the host. Group is usually 45 to 60 people. Networking first ½ hour 8:30-9am then 9am to 10:00 am. Host gets a ten min talk & the spotlight person gets 10 min then everyone gets intro’s themselves. - Contact Sandra Smith 508-415-0509
- Geriatric Provider Meeting (GPC) 1st Wed @ 1pm Free group meets once a month location changes (typically Milford Regional catchment area) & RSVP require as lunch is served. Contact Julie Gonzalez Jgonzalez@salmonhealth.com 508-400-0782 No meetings in July & August
- Elder Provider Network Group 2nd Wed @ 8:30 am 8:30-9am Breakfast & Networking 9-10 am Meeting & speaker Location changes (typically Merrimack Valley & Northshore) please RSVP to Lynne Nieman lbn55@aol.com
- Cape Cod Senior Resource Group (CCSRG) 2nd Wed @ 8:30 am 8:30-9am Networking 9-10am Meeting - Must RSVP Contact Allan Parker 617-283-9194 Allen@Cahooncare.com or Michael Carlton of Peak Performance Consultants 617-633-3943 mjcarlton@verizon.net Bristol Networking Group (BNG) 1st Thursday @ 8:30 am No Charge - Please RSVP Email
- BristolNetworkingGroup@outlook.com Location changes every month. 8:30-9am networking 9am-10am meeting Host provides breakfast. 10 Min spotlights are available. Contact Karen Leary & Lisa Lebreux.
- Waltham Provider Meeting 1st Thursday @ 8:30 am Waltham crossing Benchmark @ 8:30am. Must RSVP Light breakfast & Coffee 10 Min spotlights are available. No fee for this group. Ron Trapasso Ronald@WilsonGroupRE.com filling in while Bob Deperon Bob@rahbostonmetro.com
- Allston/Brighton Senior Providers Meeting 2nd Thursday @ 8am 8am sharp! intro’s Then breakouts into small groups kinds like speed networking. A raffle will be available at the end of the meeting. Registration is required. Contact Gordon for questions at (617) 820- 2534 or gordon.szerlip@evolvsc.com
- Walk n Talk Every Friday @9am Must RSVP to Randy Veraguas 781-635-5414. Meeting starts @ 9am sharp usually at The Parrot in Hull. Sometimes location changes.
- Concord Continuum of Senior Care Coalition (CCSCC) Last Friday @ 9am No charge. RSVP required. Location changes every month Maryellen King mking@slr-usa.com 781- 479-6429.
- Elder Service Providers by Hessco Meetings are Qrtrly Exchange Steering Committee: Debbie Fradkin Walpole COA 508-668-3330 dfradkin@walpole-ma.gov Susan Longmoore HESSCO 781-784-4944 slongmoore@hessco.org 4 times a year.