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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 18 Tues VIRTUAL 8:30-10am WENG My Care Community – Presentation by Alex Wong. Meets virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. For more info contact Patty at pthibeault@notredamehealth.org or Michele at mmorin@lutheranrehab.com

Feb 20 Thurs SSN MetroWest 8am MetroWest Senior Providers Networking Meeting – Pleasant Hill Retirement Community, 96 Crowley Dr, Marlboro.  Please RSVP to bobdeperon@goldenrule.care so he can give Pleasant Hill an accurate count of attendees. NOTE: If Marlboro schools close for a snow day, then this meeting is canceled.  Always held on the third Thursday of the month

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 25 Tues 0:00 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. Bring your referrals. 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

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

Feb 27 Thurs 1:00 PM – ZOOM – EARN 1 FREE CE HOUR – Approved for Case Managers, Social Workers and Nurses! Upon completion of this course, participants will better understand facts and figures about most common dementias, causes of various forms and how the type of dementia affects the care approach. Presented by Alicia Seaver, VP of Memory Care Operations and Certified Memory Impairment Specialist.  All attendees must be registered individually to receive the CE Certificate.  Contact sloveridge@bridgesbyepoch.com to register by February 25th.

Mar 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. Note: if Waltham schools close for a snow day, the meeting will be canceled.  Always held on the first Thursday of the month. 

Mar 10 Mon 8:00am- 4:30pm… Become a Certified Dementia Care Partner (CDCL) 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 more information or to register, please contact Tammy Pozerycki, MA, BC-DEd, CDCL, CADDCT, CFRDT, CDP, COTP tammypozerycki@clearguidance.org or 508-861-6709

Mar 18 Tues 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!  For more info or contact mmorin@lutheranrehab.com

Mar 20 Thurs Antiques Appraisal Day event. 1:15-3:15pm Traditions of Dedham, 735 Washington Street, Dedham

Mar 21 Friday Antiques Appraisal Day event. 1:30-3:15pm The Residence at Riverbend, 149 Country Rd, Ipswich

Mar 22 Sat 1:00pm - The Scandinavian Living Center - 206 Waltham St, Newton - Succulent Terrarium Class with Prana Plants! Enjoy a creative afternoon making your own succulent glass terrarium with Prana Plants. In this workshop you will receive all of the supplies and information necessary to care for this low maintenance piece of living art. Class is approximately 60 min. Class Includes: Three 2″ succulents, Glass container, Choices of top dressing, Substrate, Care Card! Click here to register or call email Yajaira Aristondo at yaristondo@slcenter.org

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 25 Tuesday Antiques Appraisal Day event. 1-3pm The Residence at Cedar Dell, 628 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth  

Mar 26 Tuesday Antiques Appraisal Day event. 2-4pm The Residence at Five Corners, 678 Depot Street, Easton

Mar 27 Thurs Antiques Appraisal Day event. 1:30-3:30pm The Residence at Great Woods, 190 Mansfield Ave, Norton

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.

Mar 27 Thurs 3:30pm-5:30pm – LifeCare Advocates – 180 Wells Ave., Suite 101, Newton – Books and Beers! Bring your favorite book(s) and your favorite local beer(s) or other canned/bottled beverage to share with others, and choose something new to try, while networking with colleagues! Light snacks will be provided. Please RSVP to Sandra DeLuca, sdeluca@lcadvocates.com

Apr 3 Wed Antiques Appraisal Day event. 6-8pm Christopher Heights of Worcester, 20 Mary Scano Drive, Worcester

Apr 15 Tues Antiques Appraisal Day event. 3-6pm Benchmark at Shrewsbury Crossings, 311 Main St, Shrewsbury

Apr 18 Mon 1-3pm Worcester Senior Center Panel Discussion Join us to understand common cultural beliefs about Alzheimer's Disease and how those cultural beliefs affect diagnosis and treatment. Explore the role stigma plays in Alzheimer’s care and learn about strategies to overcome barriers. RSVP to Vanessa Ramos, ramosv@worcesterma.gov

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.

May 27 Tues  Antiques Appraisal Day event. 5:30-7pm Westford COA, 20 Pleasant Street, Westford

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.

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…  

  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. 

Fridays, Jan - April 25th - 11am-12noon - Virtual (Zoom) - Tai Chi for Fall Prevention - Join us for a free fall prevention workshop.  This is an evidence-based program that has been shown to improve balance, mobility, strength, and flexibility, and decrease pain and falls. Offered by the Brigham and Women's Hospital Injury Prevention Program. To register, visit our website at BWH Injury Prevention or contact Maria Tumang at 617-525-7802 or mtumang@bwh.harvard.edu

Fridays, Feb 14 - April 4th - 1-3pm - Virtual (Zoom) - Stepping On - Join us for a free fall prevention program. Stepping On is an evidence-based program that has been proven to reduce falls. It is based on behavior change, preventative framework, and principles of adult education, focusing on balance and strength exercises, medication, vision, and home modifications. Offered by the Brigham and Women's Hospital Injury Prevention Program. To register, visit our website at BWH Injury Prevention or contact Maria Tumang @  at 617-525-7802 or mtumang@bwh.harvard.edu

* (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