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Feb 11 Wed 7:30-9:30am Calling all social workers—we invite you to join us for a 2 CEU-approved presentation in partnership with Faith and Family Hospice.

 This session offers practical, compassionate tools for delivering hard news, supporting advance care planning (including MOLST), and introducing palliative care and hospice alongside interdisciplinary teams. We’ll also cover strategies for navigating challenging family dynamics and emotional responses, with interactive case examples to support real-world application. The Branches of Marlboro, 421 Bolton Street Marlboro. Please RSVP by 2/6 to Kathy Smith at 603-718-2062 or ksmith4@benchmarkquality.com

Feb 11 Wed 4:00–6:00 PM Nor’Easter Networking Event at Michael’s Café  Join fellow eldercare professionals for an evening of meaningful networking, collaboration, and community connection at Michael’s Café, located on the JGS Lifecare Campus of Care. This Nor’Easter Networking event offers a relaxed setting to exchange ideas, build referral relationships, and strengthen partnerships across the continuum of care while enjoying light refreshments and our signature Sosin Center Sagria. Mary-Anne Schelb at 413-935-1791 or mschelb@legacylifecare.org .

Feb 11 Wed 8:30am-10:00am - EPNG network meeting hosted by Sunrise of Lynnfield, for more information contact Katie Murray, Director of Sales, 781-245-0668 or Katherine.Murray@sunriseseniorliving.com.

Feb 11 Wed 5:00 PM-6:30 PM- Sunrise Hibachi Night! 285 Commonwealth Rd, Wayland. Get ready for an unforgettable evening as we bring the sizzle of hibachi dining right to our community! Enjoy a night filled with impressive tableside cooking, delicious grilled favorites, and plenty of laughs as our chef puts on a show. It’s dinner, entertainment, and great company all in one! Space is limited please RSVP to Gina Russell at 508-314-4966 or wayland.dos@sunriseseniorliving.com by February 1st.

Feb 15 Sun RFP Deadline for WMECC Conference  The Western Massachusetts Elder Care Conference (WMECC) will take place on June 4, 2026, and speaker opportunities are still available. If you have educational content relevant to elder care professionals, we invite you to submit a proposal. Please complete and submit the attached RFP form by February 15, 2026. Submissions must include: • Three clear learning takeaways for attendees• Your current resume All presentations must be educational (not sales-based) and eligible for CEUs. Each session must provide actionable learning that attendees can apply with clients, patients, staff, or for self-care. Questions? Contact Conference Chair Mary-Anne Schelb at 413-935-1791 or mschelb@legacylifecare.org .All presentations must be educational (not sales-based) and eligible for CEUs. Each session must provide actionable learning that attendees can apply with clients, patients, staff, or for self-care. Questions? Contact Conference Chair Mary-Anne Schelb at 413-935-1791 or mschelb@legacylifecare.org

Feb 16 Mon 8:00am- 4:30pm - Earn your credentials to become a Certified Dementia Care Partner (CDCP) by attending Essential Skills for Dementia Care training… Nationally approved and accredited through the National Institute for Dementia Education (NIDE) - This full day training offers 7 nursing contact hours and 7 social worker CEs - Located at the Clear Guidance Office, 47 River Street, Suite 210, Wellesley. Cost is $325 per person includes lunch and credentialing - Private organizational trainings may be arranged - For more information or to register, please contact Tammy Pozerycki, MA, BC-DEd, CMC, CDCL, CADDCT, CFRDT, CDP, COTP, Director of Training and Education, and Care Manager at Clear Guidance tammypozerycki@clearguidance.org or 508-861-6709

Feb 17 Tues 10-1 Prevent Falls! Learn Important Tips for Safeguarding Your Home.This essential workshop provides practical, actionable strategies for creating safer home environments while maintaining independence and comfort. Designed for older adults, family members, and caregivers, this session transforms your perspective on everyday spaces. Learn to identify home fall hazards and implement cost-effective safety modifications. This comprehensive session offers room-by-room guidance for creating secure living spaces. Caregivers will gain valuable assessment skills and communication strategies for discussing safety modifications with their loved ones while respecting independence and personal preferences. Click Here to Register or email us at info@professionalcarematch.com. You may also call (833) PCMATCH for more information. 

Feb 18 Wed 11:45-1pm NWBA- meets 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

Feb 19 Thurs SSN MetroWest 8-9;30am Pleasant Hill, Marlboro. 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.

Feb 19 Thurs Grand Reopening of Michael’s Café | 2:30 PM

Celebrate the grand reopening of Michael’s Café, located on the JGS Lifecare 23-acre Campus of Care in Longmeadow, MA. Join us at 2:30 PM for a ribbon-cutting celebration, light hors d’oeuvres, and an opportunity to tour the refreshed space designed to enhance community engagement, hospitality, and resident experience.  

Feb 23 Mon 8am-4:30pm Clear Guidance, LLC, 47 River Street, Suite 210, Wellesley. Earn your credentials to become a Certified Dementia Care Partner (CDCP) by attending Essential Skills for Dementia Care training… Nationally approved and accredited through the National Institute for Dementia Education (NIDE) - This full day training offers 7 nursing contact hours and 7 social worker CEs  Cost is $325 per person includes lunch and credentialing - Private organizational trainings may be arranged - For more information or to register, please contact Tammy Pozerycki, MA, BC-DEd, CMC, CDCL, CADDCT, CFRDT, CDP, COTP, Director of Training and Education, and Care Manager at Clear Guidance tammypozerycki@clearguidance.org or 508-861-6709

Feb 24 Tues 2-3 Healthy Grocery Shopping: Navigation for Better Nutrition. Master strategic grocery shopping with perimeter shopping techniques, learn to decode marketing tactics, and select nutritious foods on any budget. Discover how to focus on fresh, whole foods while avoiding processed-food traps in center aisles. Get practical tips for choosing quality produce, proteins, and dairy, plus learn when to venture into center aisles for healthy staples. This systematic approach will save time and money while building a foundation for better nutrition. This session is ideal for caregivers and anyone desiring to ensure optimal nourishment for health and well-being. Click Here to Register or email us at info@professionalcarematch.com. You may also call (833) PCMATCH for more information.

Feb 24 Tues 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM – at Branches in Framingham -Senior Advocates and Referrals, Networking In-Person Meeting - Sponsored by Branches/Ken Cotton and Nina Sable Realtor.  518 Pleasant St, Framingham.   Join us for networking, bring your referrals and ask us about presenting at our meeting. Note: This usually takes place at Carmel Terrace, but Branches is generously hosting in January and February. 

Feb 26 Thurs 8:30-10am VIRTUAL 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.

Feb 26 Thurs 6:30pm Paint & sip. The Bertram House, 565 Humphrey Street, Swampscott. $25 including all supplies and a glass of wine and snacks. RSVP by Friday 2/20 617-967-9038 johnbertramhousedos@bertramhouse.org SEE FLIER BELOW

Feb 28, Mar 1 Fri, Sat, Sun 12-6, 10-6, 10-4. Charlie Pasewark, Senior Real Estate Specialist at Keller Williams, Boston MetroWest, will be an exhibitor at Booth #309, speaking with Seniors and their families about the current Real Estate Market and how they can maximize their returns when downsizing & sell a property. In addition to sharing useful information, he will also have a ‘tasty’ raffle prize for anyone mentioning that they saw this announcement. (Only while supplies last.) For more info, contact Charlie directly at: CPasewark@kw.com or call (508)733-6200   SEE FLIER BELOW

Mar 3 Antiques Appraisal Day event. Residence at Charles Meadow, 125 Dover Rd, Millis

Mar 4 1-4pm Antiques Appraisal Day event. Residence at Cedar Dell, 628 Old Westport Rd, Dartmouth

Mar 4 Wed 1-2pm Milford Area Geriatric Provider Meeting Christopher Heights, Marlboro. Geri-Providers meets the first Wednesday of each month at different venues in the Milford area. Monthly speakers. For more info contact Julie at  jgonzalez@salmonhealth.com

Mar 5 Thurs 1-3pm  Antiques Appraisal Day event. Residence at Orchard Grove, 258 Walnut St, Shrewsbury

Mar 5 Thurs 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Books and Brews is back! Mighty Squirrel Brewing Company, 411 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham. Join Alder for a book swap happy hour! It’s an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share favorite reads, and enjoy light bites and conversation in good company!  How it works: bring a book you’ve loved (personally or professionally) and leave with something new, while connecting with fellow professionals who support older adults and their families in our community. Please RSVP by February 28 here: https://lnkd.in/e5nxyzz8, or to Tricia Onyango tonyango@askalder.com, or by calling 617-928-0200

Mar 9 Mon 2-4pm Antiques Appraisal Day event.  Traditions at Dedham, 735 Washington St, Dedham

Mar 10 Tues 2-4pm Antiques Appraisal Day event. Traditions at Wayland

Mar 11 Thurs 2-4pm  Antiques Appraisal Day event. Residence at Great Woods, 190 Mansfield Ave, Norton

Mar 12 Thurs 8-10am SSN Worcester/Central Mass. Holy Trinity, Worcester

Mar 12 Thurs 4:30-6pm Manor on the hill, Leominster. 2nd Annual Pay it Forward -Food Drive and Network Event to benefit Ginny’s Helping Hands. Mingle with your professional partners and help those in community by bringing a canned or nonperishable food item, For info and to RSVP please reach out to Kim at kimb@manoronthehill.com 

Mar 16 Mon 8am-4:30pm Clear Guidance, LLC, 47 River Street, Suite 210, Wellesley. Earn your credentials to become a Certified Dementia Care Partner (CDCP) by attending Essential Skills for Dementia Care training… Nationally approved and accredited through the National Institute for Dementia Education (NIDE) - This full day training offers 7 nursing contact hours and 7 social worker CEs  Cost is $325 per person includes lunch and credentialing - Private organizational trainings may be arranged - For more information or to register, please contact Tammy Pozerycki, MA, BC-DEd, CMC, CDCL, CADDCT, CFRDT, CDP, COTP, Director of Training and Education, and Care Manager at Clear Guidance tammypozerycki@clearguidance.org or 508-861-6709

Mar 17 Tues 8:30-10am 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

Mar 18 Wed The Mill, 185 West Boylston. NWBA- meets 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

Mar 19 Thurs 8-9:30am SSN MetroWest The Willows of Medway. SSN Metro- 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.

Mar 25 Wed All Day. Mass senior Care spring Expo. or more info 

https://maseniorcare.org/education-and-events/upcoming-events/2026-spring-conference-and-trade-show

Mar 26 Thurs 8:30-10am The Highlands, 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.

Mar 26 Thurs 2-4pm The Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts. ARCA: 627 Main Street (entrance on Madison Street) Worcester. This in-person regional meeting is designed to reconnect our members, share critical updates from Beacon Hill and beyond, and hear directly from you. Networking and reception to follow. We will also have a professional photographer available for headshots for those interested.  Free event but RSVP REQUIRED : See flyer to register 

Apr 1 Wed 1-2pm Geri-Providers meets the first Wednesday of each month at different venues in the Milford area. Monthly speakers. For more info contact Christopher Heights, Marlboro

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 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 15 Wed 11:45-1 The Mill 185 West Boylston NWBA- meets 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 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.

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