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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.

I will only show events that are in jpg format. I do not convert or am able to make changes/formats or other technical aspects in order to share events on this page. Please only send simple jpg files or Word so I can cut and paste your details. Thank you in advance. N = Network    NE = Network/Education

 

Jan 9 Thurs SSN Worcester/Central Mass NO NETWORK MEETING THIS MONTH


Wed, January 15th_ 1:00PM Free Live or On-Demand CEU Webinar* “Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults” 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.


Wednesday, January 15th - 5:30 - 7pm Guiding the Journey: Navigating End-of-Life Care education series. Addressing end-of-life decisions early can significantly shape the life you desire, offering clarity and control both now and for the future. Equip yourself with knowledge and tools to make informed choices, and face a charted future with more confidence and peace of mind. Learn from experts about end-of-life care and caregiving, the different paths “last chapters” can take, and the transformative power of advance care planning. This course really will change your life. (5 sessions, Wednesdays, January 15 - February 26, 2025 at Newton North High School, Register at: https://gscommunitycare.org/Events)   


Jan 16 Thurs SSN MetroWest 8am Golden Pond, 50 W Main Street, Hopkinton


Jan 16 Thurs SSN Boston South Harbor Health PACE Program, 479 Torrey Street, Brockton REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Registration deadline, January 13th by 5:00pm or when space is filled. Networking starting at 8:30, Meeting at 9:00. Spotlight: The Harbor Health PACE Team. Additional Spotlight: Robert Kroha Truck Taxi


Jan 21 Tues WENG. Virtual Worcester Eldercare Networking Group – For more info contact Michele at mmorin@lutheranrehab.com or Patty at pthibeau@notredamehealth.org

 

Jan 23 Thurs 8:30-10am Senior 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


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


Wednesday, February 12th_ 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 13 Thurs SSN Central Mass 8am TBD


Feb 20 Thurs SSN MetroWest 8am Pleasant Hill, 96 Crowley Drive, Marlboro


Thursday, February 27th – 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.  


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.