Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 8:00pm

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.

I will only show events that are in jpg format. I do not convert or am able to make changes/formats or other technical aspects in order to share events on this page. Please only send simple jpg files or Word so I can cut and paste your details. Thank you in advance. N = Network    NE = Network/Education


Sept 18 Wed 12-1:30pm Montessori activities enrich the quality of life of persons with dementia by providing a sense of accomplishment, promoting independence, and offering meaningful and purposeful engagement in life. 

In this program, we will not only examine the characteristics, purpose, and benefits of Montessori activities, but also provide practical guidance on how to create an optimal environment and activities that will spark interest, joy, and fulfillment. This will empower you to make a real difference in the lives of persons with dementia. Join our Director of Education, Denise Scruggs, as she presents this live, interactive webinar! Live-Online (Zoom login provided on registration confirmation email) Price:  $35.00 CEU’s: 1.5 hours approved for NCCDP certification renewals Register Here:  https://portal.nccdp.org/seminar_registration/9393


Wednesday, September 18th_ 1:00pm Free Live or On-Demand CEU Webinar* “Understanding Guardianship: Independence, Autonomy, and Alternatives.”  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.


Sept 18 Wed 3-6pm End of summer luau. The Branches of Marlboro, 421 Bolton Street Marlboro,


Sept 18 Wed Autumn Soiree. 3:30-6pm  RSVP by September 16th to Cheryl Perry at 508-713-445  Meet our team and enjoy an evening of networking. CareOne, Millbury


Sept 19 Thurs 8am SSN MetroWest New Horizons, 400 Hemenway St, Marlboro Please RSVP to Sharon Loveridge at sloveridge@bridgesbyepoch.com to give our host an accurate count of attendees. Always held on the third Thursday of the month!


Sept 19 Thurs SSN Boston South Alerton at Harbor Park, 15 Condito Road, Hingham 8:30am


Sept 19 Thur 2-2;30pm Ribbon cutting ceremony by Nashoba Chamber of Commerce. Grand opening of "The Haven" at Rivercourt Residences. RSVP Sandy Becker 978-448-4122   sbecker@rivercourtresidences.com


Sept 14 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.  Tammy Pozerycki from Clear Guidance Consulting & Life Care Management will be speaking.  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


Sept 24 Leicester COA Health Fair 508-892-7016


Sept 25 Wed 1:30pm Antiques Appraisal Day event. Waterstone at Wellesley, 27 Washington St, Wellesley Jody Briggs 781-591-7113


Sept 25 Wed 12pm CEU Marquis monthly virtual CEU forum. Wound management seminar for nursing homes by Dr Mikhail Novikov. msheehy@mqshealth.com


Sept 25 Paxton COA Health Fair 508-799-7347 Ext 1101


Sept 26 Thurs 8am Senior Care Collaborative. Sunrise of Leominster, 6 Beth Avenue, Leominster


Tuesday, October 1st – 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Age Well with HESSCO – Exhibitor opportunities for event designed for more than 200 older adults and caregivers interested in aging well. Learn more at https://hessco.org/age-well-exhibitor.  


Oct 3 Thurs 1-3pm Garden Views & chews. Alliance Health at Marie Esther, 720 Boston Post Road E, Marlboro. Carly Ring cring@allianceHMS.org 23-804-8919


oct 9 Wed Antiques Appraisal Day COA Canton, 500 Pleasant St, Canton 


Oct 8 & 9 Tues/Wed 2024 ALCA New England Chapter Conference Tuesday, Hilton Boston/Dedham Hotel 25 Allied Drive, Dedham. Welcome to the 2024 Aging Life Care Association® - New England Chapter Conference, themed “Innovative Aging: Embracing Alternative Care Options.”


Oct 10 Thurs SSN Central Mass/Worcester 8am Residences at Orchard Grove, 258 Walnut St, Shrewsbury


Oct 17 SSN MetroWest 8am Cornerstone at Milford, 11 Birch St, Milford


Oct 19 Saturday Antiques Appraisal Day. Montgomery Lodge of Masons 155 Main St. Milford from 10am to 3pm


Oct 24 Thurs 8am Senior Care Collaborative. Benchmark at Leominser Crossings, 1160 Main St, Leominster


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 31 Thurs 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


Nov 15 Thurs 8am SSN MetroWest Brookdale Cushing Park, 300 West Farm Pond Road, Framingham


Dec 19 Thurs 8am SSN MetroWest Heritage at Framingham, 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.