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Dementia CEU Series for Nursing Professionals NCCDP in Partnership with AlzBetter.
Discover best practices for person-centered dementia care. The courses in the Dementia CEU Series were built specifically for nursing professionals but are applicable to many other direct care workers and professionals in the long-term care industry. Begin Your CEU Journey Today
Oct 19 Saturday Antiques Appraisal Day by Peter Yvanovich. Montgomery Lodge of Masons 155 Main St. Milford from 10am to 3pm
Oct 19 Sat 900:AM- 1:00 PM – Classic Car Show – Wingate Living – 235 Gould Street Needham. Vendor Tables-DJ-Food Trucks-Facepainting FREE ADMISSION For Information Contact Sales@wingateliving.com-Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association
Oct 19 Sat Dr Donna Bartlett. Better health with less meds! See flier below.
Saturday October 19th – 9am – 1pm – 55+ Health and Wellness Fair – Senate President Spilka's Senior Resource fair. Learn about resources and services from more than 80 exhibitors and workshops. Keefe Technical School 750 Winter St Framingham. RSVP at karenspilka.com/fair2024
Saturday October 19th – 9am – 1pm – 55+ Health and Wellness Fair – Senate President Spilka's Senior Resource fair. Learn about resources and services from more than 80 exhibitors and workshops. Keefe Technical School 750 Winter St Framingham. RSVP at karenspilka.com/fair2024
Oct 22 Tues 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM – at Carmel Terrace in Framingham -Senior Advocates and Referrals, Networking In-Person Meeting - Sponsored by Carmel Terrace/Dixie Emond, and Nina Sable Realtor. Join us for networking and our guest spotlight. Bring referrals and swag. For more info or to RSVP please contact Nina Sable at Nina.Sable@Raveis.com or Dixie at demond@carmelterrace.org. Note: This usually takes place the fourth week of each month on Tuesday at 10:00
Oct 22 Tues Worcester Eldercare Networking Group We are a networking group of professionals that meet to access and disseminate information, to share ideas and strategies, and to better serve and advocate for seniors and persons with disabilities in the Worcester/Central Mass area. JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT WENG MEETING TUESDAY OCT 22ND Our featured presenter will be Chiddima Okoli, M.D, C.M.D Worcester Physician & Nursing Services Dr. Okoli is a 2004 graduate of the University of Nigeria School of Medicine and is the CEO of Worcester Physician & Nursing Services specializing in Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine and Primary Care. She is also the founder of WPNS CareSync – a platform that focuses on guiding you through elder care options with a personalized approach that makes complex decisions easier, reducing stress and improving outcomes. Dr Okoli will be presenting on Family Geriatric Care Planning and Conflict Resolution.
THIS IS A VIRTUAL MEETING. LINK TO FOLLOW For more info, please email mmorin@lutheranrehab.com or pthibeault@notredamehealthcare.org
Tuesday, October 22nd – 4:00 - 5:00PM - Concord Park, 68 Commonwealth Ave. Concord. “WHAT IF: Estate Planning 101” Join us with Generations Law Group for a session on what is required for documents for Estate planning. RSVP 978-369-4728 or to bhardy@concordpark.org
Oct 22 Tues Come Join us for Caregiver Support Month. Senior Benefits Coalition Be Empowered to Help Veterans. VHA Geriatric Extended Care.Register Here *Must register to receive the recording
Wednesday, October 23rd_ 1:00pm Free Live or On-Demand CEU Webinar* “Insights Into Incontinence” Visit rah-ceu.com to register for this and other FREE CEU Webinars. Sponsored by Right at Home. *This webinar is designed for professionals and family caregivers. 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.
Oct 23 Wed Charcuterie Night Come create your own custom MCM Charcuterie Board Join us for adult beverages and snacks while Erin the Chef teaches us how to create the perfect Charcuterie board, just in time for the holidays! Wednesday, October 23rd 4-6PM Medway Country Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehab 115 Holliston Street Medway
Oct 24 Thurs 8am Senior Care Collaborative. Benchmark at Leominster Crossings, 1160 Main St, Leominster 8:30 breakfast 9-10 meeting. Benchmark Senior Living 1160 Main St, Leominster. Speaker: Jim Cosco, Legacy Video Stories.
Thursday October 24th -5:00pm-7:00pm – Dine for the K-9 Spaghetti Fundraiser Whitney Place Natick, 3 Vision Dr. Join us October 24th for a special Natick Police K-9 fundraiser at Whitney Place Natick, dedicated to supporting Officer Shea and his Loyal Partner
Oct 24 Thurs 8:30-9am Networking 9am Intro 9:05 Speaker 9:45 Q&A 9:50 Member Spotlight THURSDAY OCT 24TH With almost three decades of experience in the media industry, Jim is the founder of Legacy Video Stories, a company he was inspired to create after his father passed away so he could help families preserve their stories for future generations. Legacy Video Stories helps seniors and families leave their legacy through professionally videotaped interviews and documentaries. Using the same equipment used in some Hollywood productions (including high-definition cinematic cameras, microphones and lighting gear) Legacy Video Stories captures the stories of its clients so they can live on for generations to come. Jim’s message is simple; everyone has a story that’s worth telling. This is not a sales pitch. This is a meaningful presentation about how one can leave their legacy for future generations. It ties storytelling to moments, places, memories, and heirlooms that together create a mosaic of a life well lived. For more information please contact Michele Morin at mmorin@lutheranrehab.com 978-855-3367 Introducing Leominster Crossing’s new Executive Director, Cheryl Zalieckas! Join us in welcoming her to our community. JIM COSCO, FOUNDER Legacy Video Stories. For more information please contact Michele Morin at mmorin@lutheranrehab.com 978-855-3367
Oct 25 Fri 5-8pm Join us for a toast to blessings, love, laughter & happily ever after. Divine Touch Home Care, 95 Vernon St, 3rd Floor, Worcester 508-304-6950 info@divinetouchhomehealth.com. See flier below
Oct 27 Sun 12noon to 3PM – MJWC’s 5th Annual Trunk Or Treat – Free Community Event – looking for trunk and event sponsors for event attended by 800-1000 children and their families, a great intergenerational event opportunity. For more information, email mjwctrunkortreat@gmail.com and speak with Vikki Levine from Ezra Home Care, LLC.
Oct 29 Tues Antiques Appraisal Day by Peter Yvanovich. Residences at Boylston Place, 615 Heath St, Chestnut Hill 3-4:30pm
Oct 29 Tues 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. The goal of this event is to connect and serve our community and to provide a means of awareness as to the services that are available to assist seniors in their day to day lives. This event will be an opportunity for you to introduce your services to the senior community and connect with them on an individual basis. We expect individuals from different communities seeking to gain knowledge as to what is offered here in Marlborough. As an exhibitor/vendor, we are seeking your agency/company to provide a door prize to be entered into a raffle with your company information, however small or big. Please provide any educational/informational flyers/brochures. We will provide a 6 – foot table for each exhibitor/vendor. Your continuous support is always appreciated. Therefore, we would like you to take part in this special event. If you require additional information or have any questions, please contact Lisa Martino at 508-485-6492. Please RSVP no later than Thursday, October 17th *Please note that in order to keep our parking lot available for attending seniors we ask that you park at the Bigelow School right behind the Senior Center at 57 Orchard Street.
Oct 30 Wed 5pm MP: Wired for HR and Care Dimensions presents Medical Ethics and Boundaries: Doing the Right Thing. Join us for a special professional education program which will address the role of medical ethics and its relationship to personal values and boundaries and how that impacts one’s work in health care. Registration/Light Refreshments 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Program 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 500 Cummings Center Suite 4900 Beverly
Oct 31 Thurs 7:30am Notre Dame Health Care 2024 annual fall event. 7:30am at the College of the Holy Cross. Seating $50 includes full breakfast. Paige Thayer pthayer@notredamehealthcare.org 508-852-5800 x2509
Thursday, October 31st _ 1:00pm Free Webinar “Wills & Chills – Top 5 Fears of Probate” . Click the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlduGvqzouG9UokKmNzlIw8sSiFxTMXAI1.
Nov 1 Fri Antiques Appraisal Day event by Peter Yvanovich. COA Walpole, 60 South Street, Walpole 1-3:30pm
Wednesday, November 6th – 4pm-6pm – New Horizons at Marlborough Professional Event- New Horizons welcomes you to join us for an evening of cocktails and culinary delight. Come and sample items from our specialty menu and enjoy great networking. RSVP by 11/4 to Kristin Braga at kab@cummings.com See Flier Below
Nov 7 Thurs 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM - Waltham Crossing Assisted Living in Waltham - Waltham Senior Provider Networking Meeting – Please RSVP to Ron Trapasso at ronald@wilsongroupre.com so that he can keep Waltham Crossing informed about numbers. Always held on the first Thursday of the month.
Thurs Nov 7 Alzheimer's disease and dementia care seminar. NCCDP in partnership with JGS Lifecare. Rebecca@nccdp.org See Flier below
Tuesday, December 10th – 4:00PM to 6:30PM – Wreaths Around the Community at The Reservoir Center for Health and Rehabilitation Center -Networking and Fundraising – Join us for a Sip, Snack and Mingle event just in time for the holidays. We are asking for festive themed artificial wreath donations that will then be raffled off following the big night! All proceeds will benefit our Resident Council, enabling us to continue our mission of enhancing the lives of our residents. All wreaths are due to the center by Thursday, November 21st for display through the big event on December 10th. Examples of wreaths include scratch ticket wreaths, gift card wreaths, move night wreath, etc. If you would like to participate in the event by donating a wreath, please notify jcosta@nathealthcare.com by Thursday, November 7th. Those who prefer to only attend the event should RSVP to jcosta@nathealthcare.com by Wednesday, December 4th, 2024. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Nov 13 Wed 10:30-12noon. Educational seminar. See flier below.
Nov 13 Wed 10-11am Come Join us for Caregiver Support Month. Senior Benefits Coalition Be Empowered to Help Veterans. VHA Caregiver Support VA Caregiver Support Program On Microsoft TEAMS Register Here *Must register to receive the recording
Nov 14 SSN Worcester/Central Mass 8am CareOne at Millbury, 312 Millbury Ave, Millbury
Nov 14 Thurs 12:15 PM-2:15 PM Concord Council on Aging, 1276 Main Street Concord. COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS: CARING FOR LOVED ONES LIVING WITH DEMENTIA An education program presented by the Liberty Alzheimer’s Partnership
Nov 21 Thurs 8am SSN MetroWest Brookdale Cushing Park, 300 West Farm Pond Road, Framingham
Dec 19 Thurs 8am SSN MetroWest Heritage at Framingham (Mary Ann Morse), 747 Water St, Framingham
Ongoing…
* (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 – October 10 (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: Residences at Orchard Grove, 258 Walnut St, 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.