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Dec 11 Thurs 8am SSN Worcester/Central Mass Network. Sterling Health, 18 Dana Hill Rd, Sterling

Dec 11 Thur Senior Care Collaborative (SCC)  –SCC members are welcome to join SSN Worcester for their end of year meeting, however, we usually meet on the 4th Thursday of every month. Speaker and venue vary.  Contact mmorin@lutheranrehab.com for more info.

Dec 11 Thurs 6:00 - 8:00 PM - 2nd Annual Good Shepherd Community Care Paint & Sip. Join your friends at Good Shepherd for a fun-filled holiday paint night with artist Mary Ellen Cusack while sipping wine and sampling snacks with great company! No previous painting experience required, all levels welcome. Proceeds from this event support Good Shepherd’s Pedi Pal Toy Drive, which brings holiday cheer to children experiencing a life-limiting illness. Purchase your ticket at https://gscommunitycare.org/Paint-and-Sip. Contact Fiona Cusack at fcusack@gscommunitycare.org with any questions

Dec 11 Thurs 4PM-6PM – Taco, Tequila & Holiday Trivia. You’re invited to a fun game of Holiday Trivia. Network with professionals, win fun prizes, and enjoy refreshments. Sign up with your team of 4 ahead of time for a clue. We will create teams on the day of as well. Please RSVP to Meagan at Newton.DOS@sunriseseniorliving.com or call 617-663-1122.

Dec 14 Ugly sweater contest. SEE FLIER BELOW.

Dec 16 Tues WENG is cancelled until February.

Dec 16 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/Amy Pessia, and Nina Sable Realtor. Join us for networking, bring your referrals and ask us about presenting at our meeting. Please bring a non-perishable food item or supermarket/store gift card for Daniel's Table.  For more info or to RSVP please contact Amy Pessia at apessia@carmelterrace.org. Note: This usually takes place the fourth Tuesday of each month but is on A DIFFERENT DATE in December.

Dec 16 Tues 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Caregiver Tips for Meaningful Social Engagement of Senior Patients. This workshop equips caregivers with practical strategies to combat senior isolation and foster genuine social engagement. Learn how to recognize signs of loneliness and withdrawal, adapt activities for varying cognitive and physical abilities, and create meaningful interactions despite mobility limitations or dementia. Address caregiver-specific challenges: managing your own social needs while caregiving, encouraging reluctant seniors to participate, navigating personality changes, and creating stimulating experiences. Explore communication strategies that honor dignity, activities that spark joy and purpose, and ways to maintain connections. Click Here to Register or email us at info@professionalcarematch.com. You may also call (833) PCMATCH for more information. 

Dec 16 Tues 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Holiday Professional Networking & Gift Drive at Bridges by EPOCH Westwood Join us as we kick off our 2nd Annual Gift Drive with a festive holiday celebration! Bring a new, unwrapped gift for any age, ranging from child to adult, in support of My Brother’s Keeper, a non-profit helping families in Southeastern Massachusetts. Enjoy food, drinks, and holiday cheer with our team. Guests who bring a donation will also be entered into a special raffle.   Please RSVP by emailing Taylor Burns  TBurns@bridgesbyepoch.com

Dec 17 Wed 3:00PM-6:00PM Please join us for a Holiday Dash and Dine at Edelweiss Village, 2220 Centre St., West Roxbury.  Meet the team, enjoy a tour, and bring home your Holiday Essentials! Charcuterie Board, Wine and Dessert! RSVP by 12/15 to Janelle Holt at 978-979-2085 orjholt@germancentre.org  

 Dec 18 Thurs 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM – MetroWest Senior Services Networking Meeting –Heritage at Framingham.  Please RSVP to bobdeperon@goldenrule.care so he can give Heritage, our host, an accurate count of attendees. This is the Annual Yankee Swap, please bring a wrapped $10-$15 gift to partake in the swap!  Bring your company collateral to share on the info table.  Always held on the third Thursday of the month.



Dec 18 Thurs VIRTUAL WOWs offer a unique chance to engage with the Financial Advisors on our team on a range of topics, including wellness strategies, estate planning, and retirement planning. Each session is crafted to be informative, ensuring that you leave with practical knowledge that can be applied immediately.  Common Types of Fraud: How to protect yourself and your loved ones with Sam Grosso (15 mins)  Visit my team website.   Click here for details and the full list of WOWs!

Who: Open to the public. share with your family, friends, and colleagues!

When: Thursdays, 12:00pm (ET)    Where:  Microsoft Teams (RSVP to receive the link)  

Jan 8 Thurs 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM – Greater Boston Senior Service Provider Networking Meeting - Brigham House in Watertown. You must RSVP by joining the Greater Boston Senior Service Providers Facebook Group and clicking on the Events tab within the group page. Here's the link to join:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15u83JKzQb/  *Always held on the first Thursday of the month (except this month due to the New Year holiday) at various locations in the Greater Boston area.

Jan 14 wed 1:00PM Free Live or On-Demand CEU Webinar “Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia” Non-pharmacological treatments play a critical role in preventing and slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. This presentation will provide the latest updates on prevention and treatment strategies, emphasizing the importance of managing midlife risk factors and adopting evidence-based lifestyle interventions. Attendees will gain practical, actionable steps to support cognitive health and learn about a comprehensive range of local, state, regional, and national resources available for individuals and families living with memory loss and dementia. Visit rah-ceu.com to register for this and other FREE CEU Webinars. Sponsored by Right at Home. 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/ce-information.

Jan 29 Thurs 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM- Sunrise Murder Mystery! 285 Commonwealth Rd. Wayland. Step into an evening of intrigue as we transform our community into the scene of a thrilling whodunit! Guests will mingle, uncover clues, question suspects and piece together the puzzle in this interactive murder mystery party! Space is limited please RSVP to Gina Russell at 508-314-4966 or wayland.dos@sunriseseniorliving.com by January 20th, 2026

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.

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

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

Ongoing…  

October 14 – December 19, 2025 - 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. No experience necessary. 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