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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Jan 21 Tues WENG. Virtual Worcester Eldercare Networking Group – For more info contact Michele at mmorin@lutheranrehab.com or Patty at pthibeau@notredamehealth.org
January 21st Tues -5:15pm – 7:15pm Brush Hill Care Center, 1200 Brush Hill Road, Milton, Dash and Dine, Come join us for an Open House Tour of our newly remodeled adult care facility. Come take a dinner to go and discover how we make a difference in our community! Experience the next generation of post-acute care with our state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility, complemented by an exclusive mini-golf park for enjoyment of all residents and their families. Our comprehensive rehabilitation care approach ensures that your discharged patients embark on a swift and effective recovery journey. Please RSVP Jason Gold at 617-333-0600 or jasong@brushhillcc.com.
Jan 23 Thurs 8:30-10amSenior Care Collaborative North Central Mass -Dr Chiddima OKoli - Family Geriatric Care Planning and Conflict Resolution. For more information, contact Michele at mmorin@lutheranrehab.com Location TBD
Tuesday, January 28th – 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 spotlight speaker. "The Marlborough Regional Chamber Staff." Ask us about presenting at our meeting. 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
Tues Jan 28 12-1 VIRTUAL Honoring Choices - Envisioning Person Driven Community-Based Palliative Care In Massachusetts –To register visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/neyTN_4yQ_ywUHJM5A_E1Q#/registration
For more info reach out to edipaola@honoringchoicesmass.com
Jan 29 Wed 4pm-6pm - Sunrise of Newton Senior Living - 431 Washington St, Newton - Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration! Join us as we usher in the Year of the Snake with a festive celebration! We are excited to gather with family & friends to welcome new beginnings, prosperity, and joy. The evening will be filled with traditional Chinese fare & drinks, as well as a traditional dragon dance performance! Please RSVP to 617-663-1122 or newton.conc2@sunriseseniorliving.com
Thursday January 30th – 4pm-6pm at Sunrise of Wayland Assisted Living- New Year, New You! Join us for a night of cocktails, appetizers and a private psychic reading by Kristina Matias, owner of The Serendipity Place to discover what 2025 will unfold. Space is very limited. Please RSVP to Gina Russell at wayland.dos@sunriseseniorliving.com by January 24th, 2025. 285 Commonwealth Rd, Wayland
Jan 31 Fri 9:30-12 VIRTUAL. Living Well After the Diagnosis, for individuals living with early-stage dementia and their care partners. This program is sponsored by Lorenzo’s
Feb 5 Wed 6-7pm House and Jewish Family & Children Services. To learn more and to register visit https://www.alz.org/manh/events/living-well-after-the-diagnosis
Feb 5 Wed 6-7pm Sourdough Starter Workshop on Wednesday, February 5 from 6-7 PM at Medway Country Manor 115 Holliston Street, Medway
Feb 6 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.
Feb 7 Fri 3-4:30pm RiverCourt Residences 8 West Main Street Groton. Mac, Merlot, & Masterpieces! Instructor: Rachel Benson. We invite our professional partners to join us for an afternoon of comfort, creativity, and connection! Savor a gourmet mac and cheese bar, sip on rich merlot, and unleash your artistic side with a guided felt art craft. This special event is our way of showing appreciation for all you do while enjoying good food, great wine, and creative fun! RSVP to Sandy Becker (978)448-4122 sbecker@rivercourtresidences.com
Feb 11 Tues 9-11am 161 Worcester Rd, Suite 504, Framingham. Register www.metrowest.org Real Estate seminar. SEE FLIER BELOW
Feb 12th_Wed 1:00PM Free Live or On-Demand CEU Webinar* “Ethics and Cultural Competency” 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.
Feb 12 Wed VIRTUAL. 10-11am Webinar Sessions “Social Security Administration - Collecting VBA and SSA funds at the same time; What to know” Hosted by the Senior Benefits Coalition whose goal is to provide education and resources to those who work with veterans. For more info reach out to Susan Salisbury Community Services and Information Director, Tri-Valley, Inc.
Feb 13 Thurs SSN Central Mass 8am TBD
Feb 18 Tues VIRTUAL 8:30-10am WENG meeting. Worcester Eldercare Networking Group – Dr. Donna Bartlett, PharmD, BCGP
For more info contact Michele at mmorin@lutheranrehab.com or Patty at pthibeau@notredamehealth.org
Feb 20 Thurs SSN MetroWest 8am Pleasant Hill, 96 Crowley Drive, Marlboro
Feb 20 Thurs 3:30-4:30pm Worcester COA Dementia Friendly Worcester Action Team meeting meets monthly at the Worcester Senior Center. Please contact Patty Hainsworth at hainsworthp@worcesterma.gov or Vanessa Ramos at ramosv@worcesterma.gov
Feb 27th Thurs – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Scandinavian Living Center – 206 Waltham Street, West Newton *** Join us for a wine pairing event with Dan Panaggio. This unique experience will highlight a selection of exquisite wines. We will also be serving light hor d’oeuvres. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Newton Food Pantry, supporting our community in need. Please also consider bringing non-perishable food and/or personal care items for donation. Purchase tickets here. Contact Yajaira Aristondo at yaristondo@slcenter.org with any questions.
Feb 27 Thurs 8:30-10am VIRTUAL Honoring Choices - If you are looking to connect with your clients, patients & families - add more value to your conversations by introducing educational and engaging content and want your presentations to have a purpose – this presentation is for you! See flyer for more info or contact mmorin@lutheranrehab.com
Mar 25 Tues 10-11am VIRTUAL. Webinar Sessions “ National Cemetery Administration - A broad overview and how to access benefits ” Hosted by the Senior Benefits Coalition whose goal is to provide education and resources to those who work with veterans. For more info reach out to Susan Salisbury Community Services and Information Director, Tri-Valley, Inc. ssalisbury@tves.org
Mar 27 Thurs 8:30-10am Senior Care Collaborative – Honoring National Vietnam War Veterans Day with a presentation on “Veterans at End-of-Life” presented by Allyson Chalapatas of Beacon Hospice. More info to follow. Contact mmorin@lutheranrehab.com for more info.
Apr 24 Thurs 8:30-10am Senior Care Collaborative – A presentation by Dr. Donna Bartlett, PharmD, BCGP - professor of pharmacy practice at MCPHS University where she teaches geriatrics. More info to follow. Contact mmorin@lutheranrehab.com for more info.
May 22 Thurs 8:30-10am Senior Care Collaborative – A presentation by Sharon Nolli of Fallon Health regarding the PACE program. More info to follow. Contact mmorin@lutheranrehab.com for more info.
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.
July 24 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.
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.
Ongoing…
1ST WED OF EVERY MONTH AT NOON STARTING IN FEBRUARY. Rainbow Lunch & Supper Club for Older Adults who identify as LGBTQ+. Unitarian Un Universalist Church 140 Shore Drive Worcester.
* (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.