Celebrate Spring at SeniorCare’s FUNdraiser!

SeniorCare Inc. will host its first Caribbean Dance Party fundraiser on Thursday, May 19, 2016, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Elks at Bass Rocks, located at 101 Atlantic Road on Gloucester’s picturesque back shore. The party will feature the music of Kolors, a Caribbean band with an exceptional dedication and commitment to sharing the joys of the Caribbean culture through its rich music. Join us as we celebrate spring 2016 in grand style. It will be an evening filled with music, dancing, and Caribbean style foods.

The Caribbean Dance Party is presented by TLC @ Home, LLC., a non-medical home care agency dedicated to exceeding expectations on service delivery and standards with all clients, employees, referral sources and community relations. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

Tickets to the party are $35 and include admission, hors d’oeuvres, a buffet supper, and a cash bar. A raffle with dozens of great prizes will also be offered. All proceeds support SeniorCare‘s programs and services including:

Meals on Wheels • Protective Services • Nutrition Education/Programming • Nursing • Caregiver Support • Money Management • Long-Term Care Ombudsmen • Preventive Health Programs • RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) • Transportation • Pawsitive Connections – a supportive pet program for seniors • Independent Living Funds

For information and to purchase tickets, contact Kelly Knox at SeniorCare Inc. at 978-281-1750 x-540 or kelly.knox@seniorcareinc.org. Or, visit our website www.seniorcareinc.org.

About SeniorCare

SeniorCare Inc. serves an area that represents more than 27,000 residents aged 60 and over.  We provide services to adults with disabilities and elders in nine communities. Established in 1972, SeniorCare has approximately 100 employees and nearly 400 volunteers. The volunteers and staff work to fulfill its mission as a consumer-centered organization which provides and coordinates services to elders and others. This allows them to live independently at home or in a setting of their choice, while remaining part of their community.

Inspired by Home Online Photo Contest

In conjunction with this summer’s exhibition, Design/Build: The Drawings of Phillips & Holloran, Architects, the Museum is hosting an online photography contest. Photographers are invited to submit images based on the theme of “home” that capture the unique character of Cape Ann (photos must be taken in Rockport, Gloucester, Essex or Manchester-by-the-Sea).

What does home mean to you? The photo below, taken by Philip Reisman in Gloucester in 1951, is one idea of home in a particular place and time. With this online photo contest, we want to see what speaks of home to you.

Deadline for submission: April 29, 2016

To submit your work, go to: http://www.capeannmuseum.org/inspired-by-home/

Winning entrants will be notified by May 27, 2016; top three selections will be awarded the following prizes:

1st Prize: One year Cape Ann Museum Membership (Contributor or Red Cottage Society Individual level)

2nd Prize: Signed copy of White on White by photographer Steve Rosenthal

3rd Prize: $50 Gift certificate to Museum Shop

All accepted images will be posted on the Cape Ann Museum website and on other social media outlets. A selection of photographs, including the top three winning entries, will be digitally displayed in the Museum during the course of the Design/Build exhibition (June 4 – October 9, 2016).

To submit your work, go to: http://www.capeannmuseum.org/inspired-by-home/

Please let your Good Morning Gloucester readers know that The Building Center is hosting a Kid’s Planting Day this Saturday April 9th from 10:00 to 1:00. Kids can plant a tree seedling inside (it is supposed to be cold) for free. Refreshments will be served, and we always serve free popcorn.
Gloucester author Lisa Phillips and her dog Cilla will be in The Harbor Loop Gift Shop from 10:00 to 12:00 signing copies of their new children’s book “Fisher Dawg”.

Check it out-http://www.ethnicartscenter.org

The April GAAC “Welcome to Amateur Astronomy” meeting has been postponed from our usual meeting date to next week, April 15th, 8:00-9:30 pm at the Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan Street in Lanesville.

Saturday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m.

Based on her most recent book of poetry, Mind the Light, writer Suellen Wedmore melds photographs, paintings, music and movement to depict the bravery and intelligence of the little-known heroines of our American past—women lighthouse keepers. Assisting Wedmore will be Juliana McGovern, Barbara Brewer and others. Following the program, Wedmore will be available to sign copies of her book, for sale in the Museum Shop. This program is free for CAM members / $10 for non-members (includes Museum admission). Space is limited; reservations required.

For more information email us at info@capeannmuseum.org. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Museum at (978) 283-0455 x10 or online at Eventbrite.

This could be you in September!

The Gloucester Biotechnology Academy is now accepting applications from recent high school grads for the first class to start September 2016.  Your gateway to a career in the exciting field of Biotechnology…

• Preparation for entry-level lab tech jobs
• Nine-month training on modern biotech methods
• No tuition or fees – course is completely underwritten
• Paid internship after completing 2 semesters
• Career skills and mentoring

For your application package:  biotech.academy@gmgi.org

For more information:  Gloucester Biotechnology Academy

Come join the Fishtown Horribles Parade for a Pool Party Fundraiser. We will be at the Cape Ann Marina on Sunday April 10, 2016 from 4pm til 7pm. We will have a 50/50 raffle and a family basket raffle. $10 for children and $12 for adults to swim. If you will be too tired to make dinner after swimming you can enjoy dinner poolside with the Mile Marker. Thanks for your support and hope to see you there. Please share this to spread the word!