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Annual Meeting
October 7th 8:30 am
Guest Speaker Michael Festa, Secretary of Elder Affairs
State House Rally for Energy and Fuel Assistance
October 15 9:30-11:00 am
NSES Craft Fair 2008
November 14th Noon- 7:00 pm
November 15th 9:00 am-3:00 pm
At 152 Sylvan Street, Danvers. Admission is free,all are welcome.
A few vendor tables are available. For more information call 978-750-4540 or email Robyn, event coordinator rnathan@nselder.org |
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Caregiver Connection |
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NSES SUPPORT GROUPS First & Third Mondays
10:30AM
Contact Janice Wyner
First & Third Wednesdays
7:00PM
Contact Gwen Kopka
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A Publication of North Shore Elder Services
Life. Made Easier.
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October 2008
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 On the ballot: Question One
-Paul J. Lanzikos, Executive Director
I have been asked by many people, "What is the impact of Question 1 on older people?"
Here is my analysis of what Question 1 could mean:
Question 1 on the November 4th ballot will have a dramatic negative impact on services and programs for older people-and for just about everyone else in Massachusetts who relies on state or local services-which is virtually all of us! Our schools, police, fire, road maintenance, local aid, and human services will all see a major loss of financial support if the state income tax is repealed. Equally important, Question 1 provides no alternative source of revenue to help soften the blow that would be felt by thousands of our friends and neighbors.
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Meals-on-Wheels Fundraiser a Swimming Success
Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual Hazy Crazy Summer Days Lobster Roll Sale to benefit Meals-on-Wheels. We sold 850 lobster rolls, raising about $4500. This will help to subsidize donations from meal recipients (donations are not mandatory) to stretch our budget and serve more meals.
Our very own receptionist, Elaine McCormack was the winner of the Red Sox raffle. She was unable to go so she raffled off the seats to staff and Gwen Kopka, Director of Client Services got to sit in the great seats donated by Senator Fred Berry and his wife Gayle.
Runner up raffle winners included Judy Bradley, Judith Cranney, Butch Deschamps, Judy Harrison, Jeannette McGinn, Phyllis Robinson, Lisa Sculley, and Bob Wilson. | |
 Join NSES at our 2008 Annual Meeting
There is still time to join the board, staff and volunteers of NSES at our Annual Meeting next Tuesday. The meeting is free and open to the public and will feature guest speaker, Michael Festa, Secretary of Elder Affairs (shown here with NSES staff Abbie Winston and Dick Hylan).
Other highlights will include honoring our retiring board members Ken Koon and William Toomey. We will also recognize the following employees as they reach a milestone mark in their employment at NSES.
Twenty-eight Years, Lila Kaufman (retired), Twenty Years, Shirley Salloway, Fifteen Years, Mary Ellen Abodeely Ten Years, Beverly Zigelbaum, Ann Baccari, Suzanne Kaplan, Maureen Lynah, Robyn Nathan Five Years, Pat McMahan, Nuvia Calderon, Janeth Cassidy, Joanne Hogan and Sally Zavarella.
Use our easy online tool to RSVP or call 978-750-4540. If you would like to include a message or greeting in our program please reserve your ad space online and send your ad copy to rkestner@nselder.org by Friday. |
Join our team !
Are you retired and looking for an active stipened volunteer opportunity? Maybe you know a student who could use a paid one- year flexible internship?
We are seeking three outgoing individuals to serve as Benefits Specialists through funding from Massachusetts' Commonwealth Corp. Members will meet with elders in their own homes or at community events to guide then through applying for benefit programs such as food stamps and fuel assistance using Internet-based software. Training, support and ongoing supervision will be provided.
This is a 18 hour a week, one-year service opportunity in which members will receive a stipend as well as travel cost reimbursement. There is a completion bonus for members who sucessfully complete the entire year of service and an opportunity to re-up for a second year.
Learn more about this position on our website. Please email resumes and cover letter to kwhitmore@nselder.org.
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