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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.

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May 20 Tues 9-10am WENG VIRTUAL Worcester Eldercare Networking Group –- Meets virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. For more info contact Michele at mmorin@lutheranrehab.com or Patty at pthibeault@notredamehealth.org


May 20 Tues 4:00pm Enriching Care, Not Giving Up. A CEU Event For Professionals at The Newbury of Brookline, 123 Fisher Ave., Brookline. Enjoy a continuing education presentation by Good Shepherd Hospice on the impact of early hospice referral, led by experienced Palliative Nurse Practitioner Alixis Van Horn. Join us in the Skyline Lounge for an Evening of Learning and Connection! After the presentation, explore our beautifully designed community with a guided tour. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn, network, and discover all our community offers. RSVP to newburyrsvp@kiscosl.com Valet available.


May 21 Wed 10 AM to 12 PM - Mary Ann Morse at Heritage, Framingham – Join us for a complimentary, expert-led seminar offering practical strategies and insights for those caring for — or concerned about — a loved one with memory loss. Attendees are welcome to bring a loved one to enjoy professionally guided memory care activities during the seminar, then reunite for a delicious buffet lunch. Learn helpful tips on communication, creating meaningful days, when to consider memory care, and more. Q & A. Featured panelists: Anna Pollard (LifeCare Advocates), Tammy Pozerycki (Clear Guidance), and Julie McMurray (Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter). Free and open to all — reserve your spot today: Register on Eventbrite


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 22 Thurs 8:30-10am River Terrace, Lancaster. 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. SEE FLIER BELOW


May 22 Thur 4:30-6:30 Sunrise of Leominster, 6 Beth Ave. Join Us for a Spring BBQ  You’re invited to Sunrise of Leominster for a special barbecue to celebrate spring. Come enjoy some classic BBQ favorites and popular lawn games as you mingle with guests and residents. This is the perfect time to see our beautiful outdoor spaces and get to know our team members. To RSVP, call 978-537-7600 or email Corinne Day Corinne.Day@sunriseseniorliving.com


May 27 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/Dixie Emond, and Nina Sable Realtor. Join us for networking. 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 Tuesday of each month. And this will be the last meeting until September 2025.


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


May 28 Wed (Rain Date: Thursday, May 29th) – 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM – Fox Hill Village Professional Garden Party at 10 Longwood Drive, Westwood, MA 02090 – Celebrate the spirit of connection and culture in a vibrant outdoor setting created by residents, while sipping refreshing beverages and engaging in lively conversation with your peers! Please RSVP to Kristen Chin at kchin@foxhillvillage.com or 781 320 0009 (text). Space is limited!


May 29 Thurs 5:00PM- In Person CEU & Networking Event at Bethany Health Care Center in Framingham. Join us for a Practical Clinical Overview of Atrial Fibrillation in Short-term Rehab, Long-term Care and Beyond, presented by John Diorio, MD, and Danielle Fusco, RN. Attendees will earn 1 Nursing CEU Credit. Refreshments and a Tour of our Skilled Nursing Facility will be provided! Bethany Health Care Center is located at 97 Bethany Road, Framingham, MA 01702. Please RSVP to Traci Hurd at Traci.Hurd@csjboston.org or 508-270-8751.


Thursday, May 29th – 3pm-5:30pm – 3rd Annual Family Day - Join us for an engaging afternoon as we celebrate our vibrant community with professionals, prospective residents, and their families. Experience a warm and welcoming atmosphere filled with entertainment, meaningful connections, and plenty of fun. Savor chef-prepared cuisine, a delightful assortment of desserts, and a curated selection of beer, wine, and our signature cocktail. We look forward to connecting with you and sharing what makes our community truly exceptional. RSVP to Brittani Cruz at bcruz@benchmarkquality.com by May 22nd.


June 4 Wed 2-4pm Levi Heywood Memorial Library, 55 W Lynde St, Gardner. Heywood Wakefield Commons Assisted Living Community will hold an exhibit and opening reception for a special project their residents have been working on for the past year called Photovoice  The will be an opportunity to meet the resident participants and light refreshments will be available during the opening reception.


June 5 Thurs  8:30 AM to 10:00 AM – Greater Boston Senior Service Provider Networking Meeting (formerly Waltham Providers) at The Newbury of Brookline, 123 Fisher Ave, Brookline. – 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 and going forward at various locations.


June 5 Thurs 11:30am- 2:00pm… Learn the latest innovations with AI in Healthcare. This lunch seminar and networking event offers valuable insight into how AI is helping healthcare companies increase efficiency, grow their business, and reduce operating costs. The event will be held at Seasons 52, 6 Wayside Road, Burlington, MA. There is no cost to attend, but seating is limited.  For more information or to register, click this link:  https://lu.ma/tl775wjn or contact Audie Franks at audie.franks@innovativetc.com or 617-639-0242.


June 7 Sat 11am-1pm SAC Park, 38 Lake St, Shrewsbury 2025 Sheriff's annual senior picnic drive thru extravaganza. SEE FLIER BELOW


June 11 Wed 10:30-12 Leominster United Methodist Church. Simply Well Seniors Seminars – Occurs on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. A panel of experts present on various topics for the benefit of seniors in the community as well as senior service providers. For more info contact  Kelly at kellykurtz@kw.com or Jeff at jeffrey.turcotte@hotmail.com


June 11 Wed 4:30pm-6:00pm- Practical Dimensions of Eldercare – Wingate Residences at Needham. Learn how to navigate the complexities of eldercare to support families with confidence. Join us for drinks, appetizers, and networking before the session.  Offered by Wingate Living and Tribute Home Care. To register wingatetributejune2025.eventbrite.com


June 12 SSN Worc/Central Mass 8-10am Shrewsbury Crossings, 529-571 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury


Jun 16 Mon 8:00am- 4:30pm… Become a Certified Dementia Care Partner (CDCP) 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 a minimum of 3 leaders. For more information, proposal, or to register, please contact Tammy Pozerycki, MA, BC-DEd, CDCL, CADDCT, CFRDT, CDP, COTP tammypozerycki@clearguidance.org or 508-861-6709SEE FLIER BELOW


June 17 WENG VIRTUAL Worcester Eldercare Networking Group –- Meets virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. For more info contact Michele at mmorin@lutheranrehab.com or Patty at pthibeault@notredamehealth.org


June 19 SSN MetroWest 8-10am Sunrise of Wayland, 285 Commonwealth Road, Wayland. Please RSVP to bobdeperon@goldenrule.care so he can give Sunrise of Wayland an accurate count of attendees. Bring your company collateral to share on the info table.  Always held on the third Thursday of the month.


June 21 Sat The Longest Day Alzheimer’s Association Golf Event sponsored by BAYADA Home Health Care – Join us in person anytime from 7:00am-7:00pm on Saturday June 21st at Stone Meadow Golf (675 Waltham Street, Lexington MA 02421) for a day of golf and fun raffle baskets to support the Alzheimer’s Association! Stone Meadow Golf has a wonderful driving range and a first come first serve par 3 course (https://www.stonemeadowgolf.com/). Interested in donating a raffle basket to the cause and to showcase your organization’s support for the Alzheimer’s Association? Reach out to Kirsten Kilburn at Kkilburn@BAYADA.com to learn more! We hope to see you there to use the sunlight of the Longest Day to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s disease! My page: http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=18274&pg=personal&px=14854642


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 9 Wed 10:30-12 Leominster United Methodist Church. Simply Well Seniors Seminars – Occurs on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. A panel of experts present on various topics for the benefit of seniors in the community as well as senior service providers. For more info contact  Kelly at kellykurtz@kw.com or Jeff at jeffrey.turcotte@hotmail.com


July 24 Thurs 8:30-10am Sunrise Assisted Living.Senior Care Collaborative– A presentation by Tammy Pozerycki, MA, BC-DEd, CDCP, Care Manager and Dementia Educator, Clear Guidance, LLC . 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 13 Wed 10:30-12 Leominster United Methodist Church. Simply Well Seniors Seminars – Occurs on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. A panel of experts present on various topics for the benefit of seniors in the community as well as senior service providers. For more info contact  Kelly at kellykurtz@kw.com or Jeff at jeffrey.turcotte@hotmail.com


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…  

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




* (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 – June 12 (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: Shrewsbury Crossings, 529-571 Boston Turnpike, 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.