The Gloucester Rotary Club has named Roger Armstrong and Maggie Rosa as Paul Harris Fellows, the prestigious award named after the Chicago lawyer who founded the Rotary movement in 1905. Armstrong was selected by a Club committee of previous recipients of the award, while Rosa was chosen by members of the Interact Club, the very active group of Gloucester High School junior Rotarians.  Armstrong and Rosa will be honored at a special dinner on Tuesday, May 10, at Cruiseport Gloucester, located at 6 Rowe Square in downtown Gloucester. The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Roger Armstrong was born in Danvers in 1942, and graduated from Beverly High School in 1960. Subsequent training at Northeastern University and Wentworth Institute would prepare Roger for a career in manufacturing that spanned four decades. He worked for and owned a variety of North Shore machining and engineering companies, responsible for all facets of the manufacturing process, especially quality control standards. Roger currently splits his time between Wilbur Tracy Associates as a Quality Assurance Consultant and State of the Art Gallery, which he opened in 1997 along with his significant other Sharon Pablo.

Roger is heavily involved in the life of the community, serving as President of the North Shore Arts Association, a Corporator of the Sawyer Free Library, a member of the Gloucester Committee for the Arts and the Downtown Development Commission, and a Corporator of the Institution for Savings. He is especially proud of his role as designer of the World War II Memorial on Kent Circle. He has been a member of the Gloucester Rotary Club since 2006.

Maggie Rosa was born and raised in Great Britain, and came to the United States in 1968 to work in the field of molecular biology at the University of Chicago. A short time later, she entered into the University’s graduate school program in the Department of Biophysics and Theoretical Biology. This proved to be a very important decision—she met husband to be Joe in the same program and both received PhDs in 1976. They did post-graduate research at Yale University and were later hired as scientists by Biogen, a start-up biotech company. Maggie spent 11 years with the company, and then used the proceeds from her stock options to buy a home in Gloucester.

Maggie’s community service began as a volunteer on the Schooner Adventure, and soon spread to the Gloucester Historical Commission, the Gloucester Garden Club, and the League of Women Voters of Cape Ann. Mayor John Bell asked Maggie to lead an effort to restore and preserve City Hall. She has served as Chair of the Restoration Committee ever since! Her other significant affiliation has been with the Gloucester Education Foundation, which she led as a volunteer Executive Director from 2008 to 2012 and as President from 2012 to 2015.

Tickets to the Paul Harris Distinguished Service Award Dinner are $47 per person and may be reserved by contacting event Chairman Steve Kaity at 978-879-1051. The Dinner is open to the general public, and friends and colleagues of Armstrong and Rosa are encouraged to attend.

The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

SeniorCare is looking for drivers to deliver Meals on Wheels in Rockport. If you would like to make a difference in the life of a frail elder, please contact Paula Curley at 978-281-1750 x560.

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.

SeniorCare Inc.’s RSVP will host the North Shore Volunteer Fair on Thursday, April 14, 2016, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Cruiseport, located at 6 Rowe Square, in downtown Gloucester, MA.

Experience the benefits of volunteering. Are you thinking about it, but don’t know where to begin, or who to see? Do you want to get started working with the many non-profit organizations in our community? Do you have interests, talents, a little time, and the willingness to share with others? Volunteers of all age groups are needed.

The volunteer experience can enrich our lives. You will meet new friends and find new opportunities and horizons. Sometimes we need a purpose and a reason to fulfill our lives while making things a little better and sharing with others.

So Come to the Fair!  You will meet representatives of over 30 non-profit organizations from Cape Ann and the North Shore.  All will be on hand to assist you and answer your questions. There will be plenty of time to browse and perhaps make a decision as to what area you would like to pursue.

Light refreshments will be served.

The Volunteer Fair will also be a collection point for our local food pantries. Please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation.

The Volunteer Fair is made possible by a grant from the Massachusetts Service Alliance. For more information, please call SeniorCare’s RSVP at 978-281-1750, extension 572, or email rsvp@seniorcareinc.org.

For a full list of participating non-profit organizations, go to www.seniorcareinc.org.

SeniorCare’s RSVP Volunteer Program will hold its Second Annual Volunteer Recruitment Fair at Cruiseport in Gloucester in celebration of National Volunteer Week on Thursday, April 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be more than 30 nonprofits with information about how volunteers can get involved and make a difference. Nonprofits representing a wide range of needs throughout the community are looking for volunteers of any age.  The Volunteer Fair is made possible through a grant from the Massachusetts Service Alliance, with support from SeniorCare and Cruiseport. For information about how to join the fair and have a table, contact elizabeth.caron@seniorcareinc.org or 978-281-1750.

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.

 

SeniorCare Inc. will host a presentation by Attorney Natalie A. Simon addressing concerns we have as we age and steps we can take to protect our financial interests on Thursday, April 7, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the SeniorCare offices located at 49 Blackburn Center in Gloucester, MA.

Attorney Simon will address concerns about losing assets if it becomes necessary to enter a nursing facility. In addition, she will discuss how best to prepare legally, including the creation of critical documents (i.e., Health Care Proxy, Durable Power of Attorney and Advance Directives). Finally, Attorney Simon will discuss trusts and who needs them, who does not, whether or not it is important to avoid probate, and the myths and misinformation that are causing confusion in this important decision-making process.

Natalie A. Simon is a Gloucester, Massachusetts elder law attorney. Attorney Simon received her JD, cum laude, from Boston College Law School in 1981, and, after associations with Boston law firms, opened her own elder law practice in Gloucester. She has been a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys since 1991, is a founding officer of its Massachusetts Chapter and has served on the Chapter’s Board of Directors since its inception. She has received awards for Outstanding Achievement from the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and its Massachusetts Chapter. Attorney Simon was delighted to have been asked to join the Board of Directors of SeniorCare Inc. in 2013.

There is no charge for the workshop.  For information and to reserve your space, contact Tracy Arabian at SeniorCare Inc. at 978-281-1750 x-508 or tracy.arabian@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.

“Money Management: Financial Literacy on a Fixed Income” will be presented on Wednesday, March 16, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Rose Baker Senior Center, located at 6 Manuel F. Lewis Street in downtown Gloucester. This program is jointly sponsored by SeniorCare Inc., the Massachusetts Money Management Program, and the Gloucester Council on Aging; and will be presented by SeniorCare’s Money Management Program Manager Sarah Wetzel.

Topics to be covered during the workshop include:

• Develop a budget
• Set reachable goals
• Develop strategies to save
• Worksheets for budgeting, tracking expenses
• Take charge of credit card debt
• List of resources available for benefits and services to help save and to protect against scams and frauds.

There is no charge for the workshop.  For information and to reserve your space, contact the Rose Baker Senior Center at 978-281-9765.

Printable flyer available at: http://www.seniorcareinc.org/documents/Money_Management_Glou_20160316a.pdf

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.

Viewing Party on Wednesday, February 17, at SeniorCare Inc. has been cancelled.

SeniorCare has been notified of last-minute changes in the format of the Candidates’ Forum on February 17. In addition, the only candidate to have confirmed their participation at this time is Bernie Sanders– and he is not scheduled to appear until 4:00 p.m.

Due to the scheduling delays and uncertainty of candidates appearances, SeniorCare is cancelling the viewing event.

SeniorCare is  getting ready for tomorrow’s breakfast!!

Don’t forget to stop by and have a fabulous breakfast, see a bunch of friends, get your very own water glass filled with goodies, play the raffle, and support SeniorCare’s Meals on Wheels program!!

Meals on Wheels Valentine Breakfast
Friday, February 12, 7:00 – 9:30 a.m.
The Gloucester House Restaurant