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Red Cross Blood Drive Nov 9th

~ kofc215

The Gloucester Knights of Columbus are hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday November 9th from 2 to 7 pm at our Lady of Good Voyage Parish Hall.  Come give the gift of life.  Call 800-733-2767 to register or go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive.Register to GiveePoster716835 (4)

The BioBus is coming to Maritime Gloucester Oct 6!

~ michaeldekoster

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Climb aboard a solar-powered, state-of-the-art mobile microscope lab to visualize the microscopic creatures of Gloucester Harbor!

Join us on Saturday, October 6th from 10am-3pm as we host former MG intern and staffer, Mollie Thurman and the BioBus at Maritime Gloucester – one day only!

More info at maritimegloucester.org and http://www.biobus.org/

Join Us for the Businesswomen’s Fall Luncheon

~ Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
This year’s Businesswomen’s Fall Luncheon will be held at the beautiful Beauport Hotel on Thursday, October 11, 2018, 11:30am – 1:00pm.
 
And YES, you men are invited too!
This year our Keynote speaker is Nancy Frates. Nancy’s son Pete Frates was diagnosed with ALS in 2012. Since then they have worked together to bring public awareness to this terrible disease with the very successful Ice Bucket Challenge, where they have raised over $220 million for ALS research. Nancy is a very inspiring speaker and we warmly welcome her to Cape Ann.
Businesswomen's Fall Luncheon Gloucester

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat today.

The Fall Luncheon is where we announce the winner of the Carolyn M. O’Connor Scholarship Award. This is a yearly scholarship awarded to a woman who is going back to school to further her education. Carolyn M. O’Connor was the first Chairwoman of the Businesswomen’s Committee. This award honors her dedication to the Businesswomen of Cape Ann and the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.

SeniorCare Breakfast @ Lobsta Land

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SeniorCare Inc. will hold its annual autumn fundraising breakfast at Lobsta Land Restaurant, located on Causeway Street in Gloucester (Route 128, exit 12) on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Tickets are $12 per person and include your choice of pancakes, French toast, eggs, or a fruit plate with yogurt. Tickets are available in advance online at www.seniorcareinc.org, by calling 978-281-1750, or may be purchased at the door. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit the full spectrum of programs offered by SeniorCare.

About SeniorCare

SeniorCare Inc. is a federally designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and a state designated Aging Service Access Point (ASAP) with offices in Gloucester and Beverly. Established in 1972, SeniorCare serves an area that represents more than 27,000 residents aged 60 and over, including the nine communities of Beverly, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester by the Sea, Rockport, Topsfield and Wenham. SeniorCare’s volunteers and staff work to fulfill its mission as a consumer-centered organization which provides and coordinates services to elders and others, allowing them to live independently at home or in a setting of their choice, while remaining part of their community.

$25k Game – This Thursday Night!

~ Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce

Join us at the Gloucester House THIS Thursday Night, October 4 from 5-7 PM for the $25k Game! A total of $25,000 is given away including- one Grand Prize of $10,000! The $25,000 game also features a 50/50 raffle, door prizes and much more! Tickets are sold for $100 each and grant you and a guest entrance the night of the event.

There are only FIVE tickets left – buy your tickets at the Chamber office, 33 Commercial Street! Stop by or call us at 978-283-1601.

$25K Game

Pathways for Children- Parent Mentor Training

~ Joey Ciaramitaro

Hello-

 I was hoping this could be posted on Good Morning Gloucester. I am currently recruiting parent mentors . I would appreciate it. Thank you!

 Pathways For Children-Family Enrichment Program is seeking community volunteers to provide support to parents around vocational, educational, and/or  parenting goals.

·         Meet face-to-face weekly

·         Enjoy activities together

·         Strengthen confidence and self-esteem

·         Get assistance in connecting with local resources

·         Talk confidentially about life’s challenges

·         Create mutual trust and respect

Mentors participate in a 5-week training session on Wednesday afternoons beginning October 17th . If interested, please contact Tanya Cornetta at tcornetta@pw4c.org or at 978-515- 5382