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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Apr 8 Wed 10:30-noon. Leominster United Methodist Church. Simply Well Seniors – meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month with different topics related  to the senior population. Open to members of the community and professionals. For info contact Kelly at  kellykurtz@kw.com


Apr 9 Thurs SSN Worcester/Central Mass TBD


Apr 9 Thurs 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Spring Garden Party at Sunrise of Newton. Join us for an elegant Spring Garden Party filled with great company, light refreshments, and a warm community atmosphere. Create and take home your own bouquet of fresh spring flowers. Enjoy a hands-on, garden-inspired experience that adds a personal touch to your day. Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon in our garden as we celebrate the season together- sunshine or showers, we'll be blooming either way! Please RSVP to Meagan at Newton.DOS@sunriseseniorliving.com or 617-663-1122.


Apr 14 Tues 6:00 PM-7:00 PM – Not Dead Yet: Learning About Death and Taxes at Samuel, Sayward & Baler. You’re not dead yet – and that’s exactly why now is the best time to plan.  Join us at Samuel, Sayward & Baler (858 Washington Street, Suite 202, Dedham, MA) for a free seminar that explores how thoughtful planning today can help reduce taxes, protect your assets, and make future decisions easier for you and your loved ones. We’ll discuss probate (and how to avoid it) as well as how estate taxes can impact your assets and your family. Join us as we examine practical strategies to minimize taxes and preserve more of what you’ve worked so hard to build – rather than waiting for a crisis to plan. Please RSVP by April 8th by clicking here to register.


Apr 15 Wed 11:45-1 The Mill 185 West Boylston NWBAmeets the 3rd Wed of each month except July & Aug. Membership open to business in and those doing business in Worcester. Lunch and speaker. Membership is $75 annually and $25  for each meeting. For more info contact Michele at mmorin@lutheranrehab.com


Apr 16 Thurs 8-9:30 St Patrick's Manor, Framingham. SSN Metro-West. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month.  RSVP required for all meetings. Please contact Bob at bobdeperon@goldenrule.care or Carol at cpotter2a@gmail.com for more info.


Apr 21 Tues 8:30-10 WENG- WENG-Worcester Eldercare Networking Group meets virtually the 3rd Tuesday of each month and has a speaker at each meeting. Zoom link provided a few days prior to meeting. No RSVP necessary. For more info about the group reach out to Patty at

PThibeault@NotreDamehealthcare.org


Apr 21 Tues 8:30-10 WENG-Worcester Eldercare Networking Group meets virtually the 3rd Tuesday of each month and has a speaker at each meeting. For more info reach out to Patty at PThibeault@NotreDamehealthcare.org


Apr 21 7:30-9:30am Forestdale Park, Network breakfast. 341 Forest St, Malden SEE FLIER BELOW


Apr 23 Thurs 8;30-10 The Gables Fitchburg. Senior Care Collaborative (SCC)  –meets on the 4th Thursday of every month. Speaker and venue vary.  See info flyer for more info. . Contact mmorin@lutheranrehab.com for more info.

Apr 21 Tues 8:30-10 WENG-Worcester Eldercare Networking Group meets virtually the 3rd Tuesday of each month and has a speaker at each meeting. For more info reach out to Patty 


Apr 23 Thurs 7:30-2pm Sen. Jamie Eldridge’s 2026 Senior Conference Assabet Valley Technical HS Marlborough, MA. Charlie Pasewark & Lexie Dvarskas, will be exhibit11ors at this Conference, ready to consult with Seniors who are preparing to begin life’s next chapter.

Charlie & Lexie are both Qualified, Professional Realtors® & Senior Real Estate Specialists® with

KW Boston MetroWest.


Apr 23 Thurs 11:00am-2:00pm - Winthrop Council on Aging (35 Harvard Street, Winthrop) – 3rd Annual Health & Wellness Fair – Join us for a free, fun-filled community event focused on healthy living at every age! Meet local health and wellness professionals, enjoy interactive demonstrations, gather valuable resources, receive free health screenings, and enter to win exciting raffle prizes. This event is hosted by BAYADA Home Health Care and the Friends of Winthrop Council on Aging with all proceeds from raffle ticket sales and vendor tables supporting the Friends of the Winthrop Council on Aging and their mission to provide free and reduced services to local residents. All are welcome! For more information or to participate as a vendor, please contact Kirsten Kilburn at KKilburn@BAYADA.com. We hope to see you there!


May 6 Wed 1-2pm TBD Geri-Providers meets the first Wednesday of each month at different venues in the Milford area. Monthly speakers.


May 7 Thurs 7:15-9:15am 2nd Annual Soring Gather & Grow Breakfast. J Anthony's Italian Grill, Auburn Join area leaders and legislators at Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.’s  2nd annual Spring fundraiser and enjoy a morning of networking, breakfast and an amazing motivational presentation on gratitude by author and entertainer Jerry Posner!


May 12 Tues WENG-Worcester Eldercare Networking Group meets virtually the 3rd Tuesday of each month and has a speaker at each meeting. Zoom link provided a few days prior to meeting. No RSVP necessary. For more info about the group reach out to Patty at

PThibeault@NotreDamehealthcare.org


May 12Tues 6:00 PM-7:00 PM – One Mom’s Guide to Estate Planning: What Every Parent Should Know at Samuel, Sayward & Baler. Being a parent means planning for the unexpected. Join us at Samuel, Sayward & Baler. (858 Washington Street, Suite 202, Dedham, MA) for a free seminar focused on the unique estate planning concerns of parents, including guardianship decisions, protecting children’s inheritances, and planning for different stages of family life. Walk away with clarity and confidence about how to safeguard your children’s future. Please RSVP by May 6th by clicking here to register.


May 13 Wed 10:30-12 Leominster United Methodist Church. Simply Well Seniors – meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month with different topics related  to the senior population. Open to members of the community and professionals. For info contact Kelly at  kellykurtz@kw.com


May 14 Thurs 8-9:30am SSN Worcester TBD


May 19n Tues 8-9:15am  VIRTUAL. We invite you to join us for this wonderful virtual CE Presentation on Establishing Boundaries with Family Caregivers: An Ethical Discussion.  CE credit will be available for Social Workers, Certified Case Managers, Nursing Home Administrators and Certified Care Managers and CDPs.  Please see attached invitation, which include a QR code to scan to register.  Please let us know if you have any questions or issues registering


May 20 Wed 11:45-1pm The Mill 185 West Boylston. NWBAmeets the 3rd Wed of each month except July & Aug. Membership open to business in and those doing business in Worcester. Lunch and speaker. Membership is $75 annually and $25  for each meeting. For more info contact Michele at mmorin@lutheranrehab.com


May 21 Thurs 8-9:30am SSN Metro West TBD


May 28 Thurs 8-10am River Terrace. Senior Care Collaborative (SCC)  –meets on the 4th Thursday of every month. Speaker and venue vary.  See info flyer for more info. . Contact mmorin@lutheranrehab.com for more info.


Jun 9 Tues 6:00 PM-7:00 PM – Estate Planning for Nontraditional Families at Samuel, Sayward & Baler. Estate planning is not one-size-fits-all. Join us at Samuel, Sayward & Baler (858 Washington Street, Suite 202, Dedham, MA) for a free seminar that addresses the challenges and opportunities faced by nontraditional families, including unmarried couples, LGBTQ+ couples, single parents, and blended families. Learn how proper planning can ensure your wishes are honored and the people you care about are protected. Please RSVP by June 3rd by clicking here to register.


Ongoing…  


Fridays, January 16th - March 6th (8 weeks) - 10am-12noon - Virtual (Zoom) - Stepping On - Join us for a free fall prevention workshop. This one-of-a-kind, evidence-based program has been proven to decrease falls by 31%.  It uses a multifactorial approach focusing on four critical domains: balance and strength exercises; medication review; vision review; 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


Oct 24 - Nov 19 Fri 8:30-10am Friday morning meet & greets. Tatnuck Park, Worcester.  Meet & Greet appointments featuring coffee, eat and pastries. Meetings every 30 minutes from 8:30-10:am. For more info and to reserve your spot, reach out to Tammy at 508-755-7277 0r email tjackson@benchmarkquality.com


1st Wed of every month at noon. Unitarian Universal Church, Worcester.Rainbow Lunch & Supper Club forOlder Adults who identify as LGBTQ+. Unitarian Universalist Church 140 Shore Drive Worcester See attached flyer for more info or reach out to WLEN at wlen@ESWA.org


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


Tuesdays, Sept. 9 – Oct. 28 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM  SPECIAL SERIES: Weeks to a Better Brain and Pain Management with Meditation. This transformative virtual series empowers seniors, caregivers, and anyone interested in holistic wellness to harness the healing power of meditation. Each weekly session combines evidence-based mindfulness techniques with practical pain management strategies, creating a comprehensive approach to mental and physical well-being. Explore how meditation can help with better brain health, pain management, and overall well-being. Sessions include educational components about the brain-pain connection and practical tools for daily implementation. Participants will have developed a personalized meditation toolkit, improved stress management skills, and enhanced quality of life through reduced pain perception and increased mental clarity. Join for one session or the full series – it’s your choice. To register, email us at info@professionalcarematch.com. You may also call (833) PCMATCH for more information. 



* (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 – March 12, 2026 (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: Holy Trinity, Worcester

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.