Thursday, October 29, 2015

Essex Happenings

I have recently had a brief illness that required hospitalization and I am continuing physical and occupational therapy at home.  I will attempt to prepare a more informative bog for December, 2015. 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL THOSE THAT PARTICIPATE IN THIS POSSESS, PARTICULARLY MY FRIENDS IN SALEM, THE HALLOWEEN CAPITAL OF THE ESSEX HERITAGE REGION AND BEYOND.


Thursday, September 24, 2015

Essex Happenings - Oct 2015

Several of the following articles were taken from reports in the Salem News, the internet and private E mails

Essex Heritage Events and Activities

October 3, 2015 • Rowley VFW, 19 Bradford St., Rowley, MA, 01969
Take a chance on getting a winning hand at the Rowley Poker Run!

October 15, 2015 • The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Join us for a morning of engagement at one of the North Shore's oldest and most majestic playhouses! 

October 17, 2015 • Methuen, MA, 01844
Join the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance for their monthly walk along the Methuen Rail Trail
  
October 17, 2015 • Salem Willows Park, 167 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970
Celebrate Halloween with some fitness fun for the whole family. RACE REGISTRATION

October 25, 2015 • Railroad Street, Methuen, MA, 01844
Join the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance for a moon walk along the Methuen Rail Trail
  
November 21, 2015 • Methuen, MA, 01844
Join the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance for their monthly walk along the Methuen Rail Trail

Essex Heritage Initiatives
Since 1996, The Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage) has championed the heritage development of Essex County by fostering public-private partnerships that preserve and enhance the significant aspects of the region’s history, cultural heritage and character.
We look forward to working with you to promote the sustainability of this great region. Some of our current initiatives include:
·         Bakers Island Lighthouse
·         Border to Boston Rail Trail
·         Essex Coastal Scenic Byway
·         Heritage Hero Award
·         Membership Programs
·         Move It! (Active Trails)
·         Northeast Harvest - Buy Fresh, Buy Loca
·         Partnership Grant Program
·         Photo Contest
·         Salem Witch Hunt: Examine the Evidence (a film)
·         Teacher Workshops in place based education and service learning
·         Future Leaders/Youth Job Corps
and much, much more! Learn more about our work here.
FEATURED SPONSOR  
Regional News

Danvers Hires 1st ever Finance Director
Town Manager Steve Bartha has picked Travis Ahern, a finance and policy analyst for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority for the newly created position of finance director.
Bartha told selectmen recently he had come to terms with Ahern after an extensive search. He will make a yearly salary of $105,000, according to Human Resources Director Stephen Delaney.

“He has a chance to grow into this position in the long term,” Bartha told the board.“I’m excited for the opportunity to help shape the new finance director position,” Ahern said in an email. “I have experience taking a newly created position, and while it can be challenging, it is also very rewarding.”

Ahern has worked with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority since January 2014. His work at the agency included the review and analysis of budgets. He also created a monthly financial video series called “The Green Sheet,” to disseminate financial information about the MWRA to a broad audience.  Before that, he worked as a financial analyst for Weston from June 1011 to January 2014.  While in Weston, Ahern also served as the acting assistant treasurer from June 2013 to September 2013. Ahern also has a corporate financial background as a portfolio associate auditor with State Street Corp., from 2007 to 2011.

Ahern, 30, grew up west of Boston. The Waltham resident said where he lives now is advantageous, as he works on the North Shore, and his wife works at a school on the South Shore. The post of finance director was created on the heels of the retirement of longtime Town Accountant Leonard Marshall, who retired in June and who did several jobs in his position, including serving as the town accountant, DPW business manager, and both serving as chairman of the Retirement Board and administering it.

Essex Regional Tech School News
Former Beverly Superintendent William Lupini has been selected as the interim superintendent at Essex Technical High School, with the possibility of him taking the job on a permanent basis.  The 1,100-student regional school has been without a superintendent since Dan O'Connell announced his retirement in July.

The Essex Tech School Committee interviewed two finalists for the job on Thursday night and unanimously selected Lupini, who is currently the superintendent for the Brookline Public Schools. Marsha McDonough, a former superintendent at Greater Lawrence Technical, was the other finalist.

The committee will begin negotiating a contract with Lupini and hopes to have him on the job "as soon as we can," chairwoman Melissa Joy Teixeira said. "What it came down to is the majority of the committee believed that Mr. Lupini could jump right in and get started from Day 1 based on his experience," Teixeira said.  The interim superintendent position was advertised as lasting until June 30, 2016. Teixeira said Lupini has expressed an interest in possibly staying longer.

Lupini's salary has not been determined. O'Connell made about $197,000. Lupini earns $225,116 in Brookline, according to published reports.  Lupini, 55, served as the Beverly Superintendent from 1997 to 2004 before taking the job in Brookline. He said he told the Brookline School Committee in July that he would be looking at other jobs but planned to serve until the end of the 2015-2016 school year.  He still lives in Beverly and said he learned of the opening at Essex Tech in August. He decided to apply. Lupini sent an email to Brookline staff and parents earlier this week informing them that he had been named a finalist.

Salem Five Bank to Honor Gibbons
In the middle of the month Joe Gibbons will be honored for his long and successful service at the bank with a dinner at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem.   I worked 20 years with Joe and look forward to the evening,

North Shore Elder Services
North Shore Elder Services is offering a seminar series titled “Are you ready for prime time.   The subjects include social security, medicare, and other subjects interesting to seniors.  All the seminars are free but to get a listing of what is offered please go to their website.  Registration is required and can be done on the website. 

Recent Summer Reading
I have just finished reading The Hostage by WEB Griffin.  His book was an action thriller with many plot twists, across many countries in Western Europe and South America as welled as Washington D.C.  I recommend this book if you like adventure, intrigue of that genre.

I am just about to start a biography about Lyndon Johnson. The book was researched and written by Doris Kearns Goodwin and I have enjoyed her work in the past.  More will be provided on this work in the future.

Death of Salem City Councillor Joe O'Keefe
My condolences are offered to the O’ Keefe family.  Joe was 82 at his death just 4 years older than I and we grew up in the same general area by the Salem Common.   In our youth we were both involved in the Immaculate Conception Parish in Salem.  Joe was very involved in fire safety and was an institution in Salem as he served 7 terms on the Salem City Council.  Rest in peace Joe for a job well done,

St John’s Prep News
Homecoming - Saturday, October 3
We would love to see you and your family back on campus for Homecoming on Saturday, October 3.  Events will include the Arts Showcase, alumni soccer game, varsity football vs. Malden Catholic, varsity soccer vs. St. John’s Shrewsbury, Homecoming BBQ, and tours that include the new High School Academic Building! More information and registration can be found on the Homecoming webpage.

Alumni Mentors
The Alumni Office has several opportunities to help alumni mentor Prep students. In coordination with the St. Francis Xavier (SFX) Merit Scholarship program, a student mentoring breakfast takes place in the fall. Alumni participate in roundtable discussions about their career paths with Prep students.
During the spring, alumni invite juniors and seniors from the SFX program to shadow them for a half day out in the field. Alumni are also invited to speak to the student Spire Society leadership group on Tuesday evenings throughout the school year.
If interested in volunteering as an alumni mentor for any of these programs, please fill out this short form or email Kristen Bowes, kbowes@stjohnsprep.org.

Brother Linus - Monday, October 5
The Prep's 30th annual Brother Linus Memorial Golf Tournament will take place Monday, October 5 at The Golf Club at Turner Hill in Ipswich, MA. More information including sponsorship opportunities, registration, and a premier golf course raffle ticket can be found here. Limited spots available




Wednesday, July 8, 2015

ESSEX HAPPENINGS JULY 2015

ESSEX HERITAGE EVENTS AND NEWS
June 20, 2015 • Methuen, MA, 01844
Join the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance for their monthly walk along the Methuen Rail Trail

June 21, 2015 • Rockport High School, 24 Jerdens Lane, Rockport, MA, 01966
A run along one of the most beautiful race courses in the United States

June 25, 2015 • Stage Fort Park, 24 Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA, 01930
The St. Peter’s Fiesta Road Race is a flat fast course with a finish line at St. Peter's Square in the heart of Fiesta!
June 27, 2015 • Cox Reservation, 82 Eastern Avenue, Essex, MA, 01929
Find hidden caches at the Cox Reservation!

July 4, 2015 • Lynch/Van Otterloo YMCA, 41 Leggs Hill Rd, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Celebrating the 4th with patriotic fun!

July 18, 2015 • Methuen, MA, 01844
Join the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance for their monthly walk along the Methuen Rail Trail

July 29, 2015
How slow can you go...

August 1, 2015 • Salem Maritime National Historic Site, 193 Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970
Come Celebrate Four Centuries of Salem's Maritime Heritage!

August 3, 2015 to August 7, 2015 • Salem Maritime National Historic Site, 160 Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970
Apply now for summer 2015! Park for Every Classroom is a FREE professional development program for educators of all grade levels and disciplines.

August 6, 2015 • Lynch Park, 55 Ober Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Don't miss the annual Beverly Yankee Homecoming racing fun! Kids Fun Run, too!

August 15, 2015 • Methuen, MA, 01844
Join the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance for their monthly walk along the Methuen Rail Trail

August 16, 2015 • Kennedy Community Playstead, 25 Holly Street, Lawrence, MA, 01841
The Greenway 5k (GW5K) is an annual event hosted by Groundwork Lawrence’s Green Team to promote health, fitness and open spaces.

September 7, 2015 • O’Maley Middle School, 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Take a challenging run (sometimes a trail run) through Goose Cove Reservoir.

September 18, 2015 to September 20, 2015; September 25, 2015 to September 27, 2015 • Throughout Essex County
Explore Essex County's cultural, historic and natural sites during two weekends of 150+ FREE events!

September 19, 2015
Join Groundwork Lawrence and partners to clean and celebrate the Spicket River in Lawrence and Methuen!

September 19, 2015 • Railroad Street, Methuen, MA, 01844
Join the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance for their monthly walk along the Methuen Rail Trail

May 19, 2015
The Essex National Heritage Area (Essex Heritage) is one of 37 national parks and affiliated park areas selected to receive a 2015 Active Trails grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks.

April 22, 2015
The DAR awarded a $10,000 grant for the restoration of the Bakers Island Lighthouse!

OTHER NORTH SHORE NEWS
BARBARA REMON OF THE DANVERS FOOD PANTRY RECEIVES AN AWARD
Congratulations to Barbara Remon who recently received an unsung Hero of Massachusetts from the Commission on Women for her work as the co- founder and long-time volunteer at the Danvers People to People Food Pantry.  Barbara in one of the many volunteers of the various food pantries around the region that does so much for so many.  Anything you can do to support your local Food Pantry is much appreciated by all.

NORTH SHORE BANK MERGES WITH MERRIMACK SAVINGS
In a deal similar to its merger with Saugusbank last year, Peabody-based North Shore Bank has announced plans to grow by merging with a small mutual savings bank - Merrimac Savings Bank.
Merrimac has $73 million in assets and two full-service locations in Merrimac, Massachusetts, and in Newton, New Hampshire, plus an ATM in Plaistow, New Hampshire.

North Shore Bank has $680 million in assets and 10 locations in Salem, Beverly, Peabody, Danvers, Middleton and Saugus.  With the merger, the name of the combined banks will be North Shore Bank, putting an end to Merrimac Savings Bank, which has been around for about 144 years. No branch closings or layoffs are anticipated. The heads of both banks said some Merrimac Savings employees may not want to commute to Peabody. 
  
MARIAN COURT IN SWAMPSCOT TO CLOSE
SWAMPSCOTT — Only a few years after expanding to a four-year school, Marian Court College is closing its doors. School officials cite poor enrollment as the reason for the closure.  Boosters are still hoping for an outside donor who might rescue the school financially, but they concede something approaching a miracle is required to save this Catholic institution.  Established in 1964 by the Sisters of Mercy, Marian Court is set to close on June 30, according to a press release quoting President Denise Hammon. 

“We are so proud of our faculty, administration and staff’s commitment and passion for providing quality education to students. 98 percent of the students are first generation in the United States,” she said in a written statement.

SALEM SRATE PAID HANSOMLY FOR THE RECENT TOM BRADYS PRESENTATION
It has been reported that the University paid in excess of $150,000 for the recent Tom Brady speech, but this may have been a great investment when considering the attendance at the event to be totally sold out. Based on those facts, the net income for the project must have been positive.

BRADY HEARING WITH NFL DUE LATE IN THE MONTH OF JUNE
Speaking of Brady, his hearing could have an impact on the England Patriots 2015-2016 season.   The Pats seem to be making provisions in the event that the Brady suspension is upheld, by bringing in another quarterback by the name of Matt Flynn.

NORTH SHORE ELDER SERVICES NEWS
Donations
Cash Contributions and Memorial Gifts:Contributions to NSES are always appreciated. Writing a check to North Shore Elder Services is a simple and direct way to make a donation. We also accept credit card gifts through Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. If you wish, you can make your gift in honor or memory of a loved one. Please note the name of your loved one with your donation.
Bequests:Giving to North Shore Elder Servicesis possible through a bequest in a will or living trust. Any portion, percentage, or component of estate or trust assets can be designated to North Shore Elder Services and will help to reduce inheritance taxes.
Naming Rights:There are several opportunities within the North Shore Elder Services building to have a conference room or educational center named after you or a loved one. What a wonderful way to leave a living legacy! 
Sponsorships and Sponsorships Opportunities
Contact us for more information!

The Older Americans Act:
Aging Well Since 1965
“The Older Americans Act clearly affirms our Nation’s sense of responsibility toward the well-being of all of our older citizens. But even more, the results of this act will help us to expand our opportunities for enriching the lives of all of our citizens in this country, now and in the years to come.”
– President Lyndon B. Johnson

The 1960s were a time of vast social and political change. In July 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed three land- mark pieces of legislation that together have shaped the lives of generations of American elders – Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act (OAA). Medicare and Medicaid extended health insurance coverage to millions of Americans. The OAA, meanwhile, created the foundation for a system of services and supports that enables millions of older adults in this country to continue to live independently as they age. In addition, the OAA established authority for grants to states for community planning and social services, research and development projects, and training personnel in the field of aging. This multiplied its potential to positively affect the lives of older adults. Perhaps most importantly, the law outlined a vision for maintaining older Americans’ dignity and sustaining their connections to their homes and communities – principles that continue to guide OAA programs to this day.

Today, OAA-funded programs play a vital role in helping to maintain the health and well-being of millions of seniors age 60 and older. In fact, OAA services reach one in five older adults. As a result of successive amendments to the original law, special emphasis is placed on serving the most vulnerable among the older population – people with low income, membersof minority groups, those at risk for institutionalization, people living in rural areas, and those with limited English proficiency.
Over the years, Congress has amended the Act several times, creating the infra- structure we now know as the ‘national aging services network.’ At present, the network consists of 56 state units on aging, over 600 area agencies on aging, and over 260 tribal organizations representing more than 400 tribes. Further, the network is supported by tens of thousands of service providers and volunteers. This system allows state, tribal, and local entities the flexibility to provide the evidence-based interventions that best meet the needs of their specific communities.

The State House News Service is reporting on the proposed legislation to permit spouses as paid caregivers and today’s Committee on Children and Families hearing.

North Shore Elder Services thanks the members of the North Shore legislative delegation who have taken active positions in support of this legislation.  We truly hope that it prevails all the way to the Governor’s desk this session.  The North Shore Elder Services Board of Directors has taken a strong position in support of the proposal.  If you have any questions about it, particularly its impact on your constituents, please do not hesitate to contact north Shore Elder services

ESSEX COUNTY NEWS FLASHES
Danvers: Abomed, the company that produces artificial hearts, will increase job opportunities by 100 employees.
Marblehead: The residents of Marblehead have voted positively to pass an eight million dollar tax over ride.
Danvers: The town has produced two baseball teams competing for state titles.   Danvers High School and St Johns Prep are still alive in the tournaments.

Danvers: The Swamp Walk News - During this past month, thanks to 30 generous donors to our ‘Rising From The Swamp Campaign’, we have $4,700 !!!!!  Danvers town folk are amazing. That’s not enough to do the whole job, but it’s a huge start.

I need to remember that we were clueless when we started a few years ago. With only $2,000, we (literally) waded in. After a while and after $40,000 & with 200 volunteers, we built the most unique outdoor experience in Danvers.

COP-AA NEWS – FOR ALL WITH HANDICAPS 
Download the Amputee Coalition’s New App!The Amputee Coalition has some exciting news to share! You will now be able to read inMotion, the Amputee Coalition’s latest blog, connect with other amputees on Facebook, check out our inspirational and educational videos on YouTube, and see what’s happening on Twitter, anywhere and everywhere! Download our new app to your Apple or Android device for free! Get it now through the IPhone App Store for Apple products and through Google Play for Android.

Check Out Our New Amputee Rehabilitation Video Series
The loss of a limb can be an overwhelming experience. New amputees often feel lost and unsure of what life with limb loss will be like and how to navigate the process of recovering from their experience. Our new video series is designed to help patients during the recovery and rehabilitation process following the amputation of a limb. Each video highlights an important part of the recovery process, using experiences from other people with limb loss and healthcare professionals with expertise in amputee care and rehabilitation. Click here to view the videos.

Hurry and Register Before Early Bird Registration Ends TODAY for the Amputee Coalition 2015 National Conference!
Register now for the Amputee Coalition 2015 National Conference in Tucson, Arizona! The Conference, which will be held July 23-25 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, will also include an exhibit hall, fun and entertaining adaptive sport and recreation events, as well as educational and technology sessions, and the Everyone’s a Star gala dinner/dance. These benefits are all included with your full Conference registration fee. Among the featured programs will be Carol Miller’s and Karen Sullivan’s Gait Analysis Clinic; Kevin Carroll’s Above-Knee Bilateral Mobility Clinic; Continue reading...

DO NOT FORGET THAT WE WELCOME ALL CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT COPP-AA WORK.  FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ME AT tml58@comcast,net




Monday, May 25, 2015

ESSEX HAPPENNGS JUNE 2015

PERSONAL UPDATE
The June edition of the Essex Happenings Blog will be slightly shorter than normal as during May 2015, I enjoyed a 5 day stay at Lahey Hospital in Beverly to treat an infection in my remaining good leg. The treatment was excellent and the infection has cleared up and I was discharged but the time in the hospital and the follow up medical appointments cut into my available time.

ESSEX HERITAGE MATTERS
May 20, 2015 • Salem Beer Works, 278 Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970
Join us for a LIMITED EDITION brew and to learn about how YOU can help save this historic lighthouse!

May 31, 2015 • Willowdale State Forest
Set your alarm clock to join Greenbelt and local birding expert Jim Berry for the dawn chorus, a great expression of life on earth. The walk into the Willowdale State Forest will proceed from a rendezvous point in Ipswich, meeting at 7am on Sunday, May 31st.

June 6, 2015 • Railroad Street, Methuen, MA, 01844
Celebrate National Trails Day with a walk along the Methuen Rail Trail!

June 7, 2015 • Madeline English School, 105 Woodville Street, Everett, MA, 02149
Get ready for the 23rd Annual Bike to the Sea Day!

June 12, 2015 to June 14, 2015 • Cox Reservation, Essex County Greenbelt Association, 82 Eastern Avenue, Essex, MA, 01929
See art transform the Cox Reservation!

June 20, 2015 • Methuen, MA, 01844
Join the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance for their monthly walk along the Methuen Rail Trail
  
June 21, 2015 • Rockport High School, 24 Jerdens Lane, Rockport, MA, 01966
A run along one of the most beautiful race courses in the United States

June 25, 2015 • Stage Fort Park, 24 Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA, 01930
The St. Peter’s Fiesta Road Race is a flat fast course with a finish line at St. Peter's Square in the heart of Fiesta!

June 27, 2015 • Cox Reservation, 82 Eastern Avenue, Essex, MA, 01929
Find hidden caches at the Cox Reservation!

July 4, 2015 • Lynch/Van Otterloo YMCA, 41 Leggs Hill Rd, Marblehead, MA, 01945
Celebrating the 4th with patriotic fun!

July 18, 2015 • Methuen, MA, 01844
Join the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance for their monthly walk along the Methuen Rail Trail

July 29, 2015
How slow can you go...

August 1, 2015 • Salem Maritime National Historic Site, 193 Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970
Come Celebrate Four Centuries of Salem's Maritime Heritage!

August 3, 2015 to August 7, 2015 • Salem Maritime National Historic Site, 160 Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970
Apply now for summer 2015! Park for Every Classroom is a FREE professional development program for educators of all grade levels and disciplines.

August 6, 2015 • Lynch Park, 55 Ober Street, Beverly, MA, 01915
Don't miss the annual Beverly Yankee Homecoming racing fun! Kids Fun Run, too!

August 15, 2015 • Methuen, MA, 01844
Join the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance for their monthly walk along the Methuen Rail Trail

August 16, 2015 • Kennedy Community Playstead, 25 Holly Street, Lawrence, MA, 01841
The Greenway 5k (GW5K) is an annual event hosted by Groundwork Lawrence’s Green Team to promote health, fitness and open spaces.

September 7, 2015 • O’Maley Middle School, 32 Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Take a challenging run (sometimes a trail run) through Goose Cove Reservoir.

September 18, 2015 to September 20, 2015; September 25, 2015 to September 27, 2015 • Throughout Essex County
Explore Essex County's cultural, historic and natural sites during two weekends of 150+ FREE events!

September 19, 2015
Join Groundwork Lawrence and partners to clean and celebrate the Spicket River in Lawrence and Methuen!

September 19, 2015 • Railroad Street, Methuen, MA, 01844
Join the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance for their monthly walk along the Methuen Rail Trail
  
September 18, 2015 to September 20, 2015; September 25, 2015 to September 27, 2015 • Throughout Essex County
Explore Essex County's cultural, historic and natural sites during two weekends of 150+ FREE events!

September 27, 2015 • Railroad Street, Methuen, MA, 01844
Join the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance for a moon walk along the Methuen Rail Trail

October 3, 2015 • Rowley VFW, 19 Bradford St., Rowley, MA, 01969
Take a chance on getting a winning hand at the Rowley Poker Run!
Awards:

October 17, 2015 • Methuen, MA, 01844
Join the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance for their monthly walk along the Methuen Rail Trail
  
October 17, 2015 • Salem Willows Park, 167 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970
Celebrate Halloween with some fitness fun for the whole family

October 25, 2015 • Railroad Street, Methuen, MA, 01844
Join the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance for a moon walk along the Methuen Rail Trail

November 21, 2015 • Methuen, MA, 01844
Join the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance for their monthly walk along the Methuen Rail Trail

December 5, 2015 • Cabot Street YMCA, 245 Cabot St, Beverly, MA, 01915
A festive 5k run through downtown and coastal Beverly

December 19, 2015 • Methuen, MA, 01844
Join the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance for their monthly walk along the Methuen Rail Trail

         Salisbury Art Stroll
         Methuen Rail Trail Walk
         Bike to the Sea Day Ride
         Slow Bike Race
         Salem Maritime Festival
         Spicket River Clean Up

ESSEX HERITAGE NEWS
May 13, 2015
Trio Celebrated For 50-Year Legacy Of Regional Land Conservation

April 22, 2015
The DAR will award a $10,000 grant for the restoration of the Bakers Island Lighthouse!

April 21, 2015
15 Grants Awarded to Local Organizations

NORTH SHORE ELDER SERVICES NEWS 
On Tuesday, June 9th, North Shore Elder Services is celebrating 39 years of “making life easier” for North Shore elders and their families and caregivers.  We hope that you can join us in saluting our staff, Board Members, volunteers, and vendors who have been essential in providing needed services to more than 20,000 persons over four decades. 

In light of all our busy schedules, we have planned a morning event at the Danversport Yacht Club that will permit you to celebrate with us and then get on with the rest of your day.   Coffee and pastries will be available from 7:30 a.m., breakfast served at 8:00 a.m., and our brief program will conclude by 9:00 a.m.

Individual tickets are available at $75 each.  The opportunity is available to be a Table Host at $750 (which includes ten tickets and recognition at the event) or a Corporate Sponsor at $1500 (which also includes 10 tickets and recognition as a Corporate Sponsor).  Honor an elder with a suggested donation of $39.

Tickets can be ordered online at http://nses39breakfast.eventbrite.com or calling me at 978 624 2245.

We look forward to seeing you on June 9 at the Danversport Yacht Club.  Sincerely,  Paul
Paul J. Lanzikos Executive Director North Shore Elder Services

MOST RECENT READING EXPERIENCE
During the past month, among other books, I have read is a most entertaining book called “THE RESIDENCE. Inside the Private Residence of the White House” by Kate Browner.

The book is a compilation of stories and remembrances related by the house keeping, cooks, florists and other members of the household staff in one of the most famous houses in America, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC.  The stories begin with the occupation of the property by the Kennedy family with their young children to the present occupants of the house, the Obama family with their teen-age daughters.  The book is filled with interesting, warm and sometimes difficult experiences.   The story continues through two different political party occupants with different agendas.  I will not attempt to report on the numerous incidents that occurred from Harry Truman through the Eisenhower,  Johnson, Reagan, two Bush families and the Clinton family with a teen age daughter and numerous social matters. The book was highly entertaining and informative and I strongly recommend the book

CONDOLENCES 
My personal condolences are offered to the family of Mr. James McCann of Danvers who passed away earlier this month.   Jim is a fellow Golden Eagle from St John’s Prep, someone I played golf with and because of my hospital stay, I was unable to attend his recent wake and funeral.