PACE medical model of care program tour with Senator Bruce Tarr and State Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante

Hi Joey,

I just wanted to send you some pictures from today’s tour of the PACE medical model of care program with Senator Bruce Tarr and State Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante.  They both are going to lobby for the PACE at Element Care program and advocate for our seniors when the “Preserving Access to PACE Act” comes out at the State House next week.  We are very fortunate to have such caring legislators doing such good work for us!

I would encourage anyone who has medical needs or is a caregiver who is looking to keep their loved one home and out of a hospital or nursing home setting, to come to us at PACE in Gloucester to see if we can assist them.  We are a non-profit healthcare care organization who’s mission is to keep people living in the community safely and independently for as long as possible with our comprehensive healthcare services, all covered by MassHealth & Medicare, for those 55 and over.  If anyone would like more information or a tour, please call me at 978-283-7375.  We are located next to Pathways for Children, across the street from the Open Door.

www.elementcare.org

Thanks Joey!

Carol Pallazolla

Caribbean Dance Party at Gloucester’s Elks at Bass Rocks

Celebrate Spring at SeniorCare’s FUNdraiser!

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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.

Cape Ann Museum Photo Contest

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/

gloucester alley kids 7/51 [harbor terrace]

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/

 

 

 

The Building Center is hosting a Kid’s Planting Day this Saturday April 9th from 10:00 to 1:00

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”.

Gloucester Area Astronomy Club Friday April 15

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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.

This annual event is always a crowd favorite. We’ll be featuring an even half-dozen quick, ten-minute presentations on topics of interest to anyone interested in pursuing astronomy, as well as a roomful of different scopes to inspect and ask questions about, and all the great conversation and goodies you’ve come to associate with GAAC meetings.
You’ll be able to find out more about photography, the upcoming transit of Mercury, what you need to get started, places to shop and how much to spend, what you’ll be able to see, the advantages of different optical designs and brands, and much much more.
You can learn more about GAAC at the club website, http://gaac.us, the Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/gaacpage, and twitter, @GAACster. There’s always plenty of free parking, and there are no dues or fees. See you there!