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OCES Awarded 3 Year Grant to Support Older Adult Volunteers

Funding from AmeriCorps Seniors for RSVP of Plymouth County

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County, recently announced that they received a three-year grant from AmeriCorps Seniors to support 300 RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) volunteers. The grant will expand OCES’ volunteer presence in Plymouth County, where OCES has been providing service opportunities for older adults as an RSVP project since April 1, 2015.

With this new funding, OCES will continue to leverage the skills and experiences of adults age 55 and older in Plymouth County to support their RSVP Service Partner programs and services which strengthen communities and the people that live in the communities. These AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers will address community needs through volunteer activities such as delivering Meals on Wheels, tutoring and reading to children, recording material for the blind, helping with financial literacy, transportation to medical appointments and other volunteer opportunities to address community identified needs.

“Volunteers are essential to our organization.  We embrace this exciting development and look forward to working with businesses and individuals throughout greater Plymouth County to expand opportunities and promote volunteerism,” stated Nicole Long, Chief Executive Officer of OCES.

Focused on Healthy Futures

Since 2015, the RSVP of Plymouth County has continued to support the AmeriCorps goal of supporting the most vulnerable populations. As the sponsor of the RSVP of Plymouth County, OCES pays particular attention to the focus areas identified by AmeriCorps and the areas in which OCES has the most impact on community needs. The primary focus area of this project is Healthy Futures, with the overall goals of increased socialization/quality of life, food security, financial literacy, student reading skills, transportation options, and volunteerism.

About AmeriCorps Seniors

Throughout the challenges of 2020 and 2021, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers persisted, supporting communities as they respond and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Today, AmeriCorps Seniors engage approximately 195,000 older adults at 29,800 service locations across the United States and territories through its Foster Grandparent, Senior Companion, and RSVP programs. Established in 1971, RSVP involves Americans age 55 and older in needed services, responding to our nation’s most pressing challenges.

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 25 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org

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6 Steps to Half-Retirement, Free Webinar Scheduled for April 22, 10 am

Kevin Lister

Boston, MA, February 10, 2021 — Not ready to fully retire? Still enjoy the challenge and the income, but prefer to ease up a bit?

Kevin Lister, President of Paradigm Strategies/CEO Focus Boston based in Marlboro, MA, will share the 6 steps to creating your effective Half-Retirement© blueprint during a free webinar scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 10 – 11:30 a.m. RSVP at https://the-6-steps-to-half-retirement-apr-2021.eventbrite.com.

The virtual workshop, The 6 Steps to Half-Retirement©. Half-Retirement© is an attractive alternative to selling your business. You work two to three days a week doing the work you enjoy while keeping your existing income. The interactive presentation provides actionable ideas that you can put to work immediately.

Kevin Lister achieved an MBA from Babson College, a BS in Marketing/Finance from Bentley and is a US Marine Corps veteran. His firm, Paradigm Strategies/CEO Focus Boston specializes in strategic planning, business consulting (sales, marketing, management, finance & operations), Half-Retire© advising & business workshops. The focus is to boost small business revenue, productivity & profitability!

Who Should Attend This Virtual Workshop?

  1. Business owners who realize that the anticipated proceeds from the sales of their business will not provide their existing income.
  2. Owners who want to keep their business and income but remove the ownership headaches.
  3. Business owners who desire to slow down but not sell their business.
  4. Owners who are concerned about boredom during retirement.
  5. Business owners who still enjoy portions of their work but wish they could remove portions they dislike.

Attendance is limited to 50 people and RSVP is required. RSVP at https://the-6-steps-to-half-retirement-apr-2021.eventbrite.com.

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OCES Assists at Vaccination Clinic for Residents at Wareham’s Redwood Park Housing

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the nonprofit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County, was onsite to assist Wareham Housing Authority at their Redwood Park vaccination clinic held March 24, 2021.

Jillian Brown, OCES’ Supportive Housing Coordinator for Wareham’s Redwood Park processes the necessary forms during the recent COVID-19 vaccination clinic held onsite for residents.

The Wareham Housing Authority held a COVID-19 first dose vaccination clinic at Redwood Park Housing, 34 Church Avenue, to provide homebound and most vulnerable residents access to the vaccine. Wareham EMS administered the vaccine, assisted by 20 OCES volunteers and staff who processed consent forms and provided general support. A total of 50 residents were vaccinated that day.

According to residents Lucy (age 88), who received the vaccine alongside her husband Harold, “We’re just plain lucky! Harold will be celebrating his 90th birthday later this month and we’re overjoyed with the possibility of celebrating this milestone with our family now that we have received the vaccine.”

“Without having the vaccine brought to them, many residents would not have opted to receive the vaccine due to distance, transportation issues and difficulties navigating the website to register,” said Nicole Long, CEO of OCES. “OCES is working with local housing authorities, offering assistance onsite at vaccination clinics throughout our service area.”  

Supportive Housing in Wareham

OCES works with the Wareham Housing Authority to provide a supportive housing program at Redwood Park. Supportive Housing Programs are designed to create a community environment which allows residents to age in place, while also enriching the lives of those residents. To learn more about OCES’ housing programs, visit www.ocesma.org/getting-started/housing-options/

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 25 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org

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Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield Launches New After-School Programs at Martinson Elementary and Daniel Webster Schools

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield has launched After-School programming at Martinson Elementary and Daniel Webster schools in Marshfield.

After-School programming for Kindergarten to Grade 5 students is held onsite from school dismissal until 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Children will enjoy games, crafts, outdoor time and socially distant activities. The program is led by Marshfield’s professional staff.

Registration for the After-School program is available by the day or by the week to accommodate any changing needs. The program is $22.50 per day ($45 on school half-days). Financial assistance is available.

Breakfast Club Program at School & After-School Programming at the Club

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield also offers early morning care at all five Marshfield elementary schools. The Before School program includes breakfast and is held Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until school begins.

After-School programming is also available at the Boys & Girls Club weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and half-day Wednesdays from 12 to 6 p.m.

For questions or to register, call the Club at 781-834-2582, email membership@bgcmarshfield.org or visit https://www.bgcmarshfield.org

About the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield’s mission is to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders. The Club provides programming opportunities in the Boys & Girls Club of America’s (BGCA) five core areas including leadership, education, health, arts, and fitness.  

The Club serves families with children ranging in age from 6 to 18 years old, and provides critical services the community needs to support children and families over the short- and long-term. For more information, visit their website www.bgcmarshfield.org or call 781-834-2582.

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Boston Solar Names Stephen Cialdea as New Director of Engineering

The award-winning Boston Solar has appointed Stephen Cialdea as Director of Engineering at their Woburn, MA headquarters.

Stephen Cialdea

In his new role, Cialdea will oversee Boston Solar’s engineering team. Cialdea holds a Bachelor of Science as well as a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, MA. He is a Massachusetts licensed Professional Electrical Engineer and a NETA Level IV Certified Senior Technician. Additionally, Cialdea is a 2021 Master of Business Administration (MBA) candidate at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.

Previous to Boston Solar, Cialdea was a Senior Engineer and Subject Matter Expert, based in the Westborough, MA office of CE Power of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was with the company for nine years, working part-time in the field services division for two years prior to becoming a full-time Associate Engineer and working his way up Senior Engineer. 

Cialdea’s well-rounded energy background includes internships with National Grid and ISO New England. While completing his master’s degree, he worked as a Research Assistant focused on grid scale Battery Energy Storage at WPI. 

Cialdea resides in Boston, MA. Outside the workplace, he enjoys many different activities including hockey, soccer, skiing, reading and flying small planes. He also plays several instruments including piano, drums and guitar. 

About Boston Solar

Locally owned and operated, Boston Solar has installed more than 30 megawatts (MW) of solar, powering thousands of homes in Massachusetts, since its founding in 2011. Boston Solar is dedicated to providing superior products, exceptional customer service, and the highest quality workmanship in residential and commercial installations throughout the state. With 4,500+ residential and commercial solar installations completed, Boston Solar has become the most experienced local solar installer. 

Boston Solar has been honored with the 2020 Guildmaster Award from GuildQuality for demonstrating exceptional customer service within the residential construction industry. For five consecutive years, Boston Solar has been recognized as a Top Solar Contractor by Solar Power World magazine. The company has also made Boston Business Journal’s “Largest Clean Energy Companies in Massachusetts” List. Boston Solar is a member of Solar Energy Business Association of New England (SEBANE). The company is headquartered at 55 Sixth Road, Woburn, MA 01801. For more information, call David Remillard at Boston Solar, 617-858-1645 ext. 225 or visit https://www.bostonsolar.us

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Alex Weatherall, Expense Reduction Analysts

In business, there are only two ways to make more money. Sell more. Or reduce costs. Our guest, Alex Weatherall outlines how to sharpen your pencil and greatly enhance the bottom line. Alex has an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and more than 30 years of procurement experience in a breadth of industries including food, office products, and pharmaceuticals. He’s held senior positions at Wegmans Food Markets, Office Depot, Staples, Mass General Hospital, and MassGeneralBrigham. In his free time Alex owns and oversees a small retail operation of his own – an upscale gas station and convenience store – and serves on the Board of Directors of the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association. For more information about Alex, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-weat…

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Free webinar – Leveraging Alignable to grow your business, Tuesday, April 20, 8 – 9:00 a.m.

photo of Alignable CEO Eric Groves

Alignable is a business to business, social media platform that is mystery to many.  How can your business utilize it to build, promote, amplify? 

Eric Groves, Co-Founder & CEO of Alignable, will lead this free webinar that reveals the specific components and techniques to maximize your presence on Alignable.  The complimentary event is set for Tuesday, April 20, 8 – 9:00 a.m. 

Alignable is a free social network for small business owners across North America. On Alignable local business owners make connections within their communities and across industries, build relationships, and collaborate to drive their business success.

The free webinar is sponsored by Rockland Trust, My Pinnacle Network and South Shore Networking Professionals.

My Pinnacle Network hosts monthly meetings for business-to-business professionals at five locations throughout Massachusetts —Braintree, Mansfield, Needham, Pembroke, and Westborough; South Shore Networking Professionals which connects business people monthly at locations throughout the South Shore; and Rockland Trust, offering a wide range of banking, investment, and insurance services to businesses and individuals through retail branches, commercial lending offices, investment management offices, and residential lending centers located in Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as well as through online, mobile and phone banking.

Please RSVP for the event here or contact Steven V. Dubin at SDubin@MyPinnacleNetwork.com or 781-582-1061.

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Elevate mom on Mother’s Day. Smokin’ Gift suggestions from Green Goddess Supply.

Lift mom up. Make this Mother’s Day memorable.

Flowers or chocolate are a bit ho hum.  Don’t even think of a vacuum cleaner or a no stick saucepan.

Elevate mom with something special from Green Goddess Supply.

How about a Little Pink Steamroller? This mini pipe is cute, functional, and super convenient to toss into a purse or pocket on the go.  This is a classic steamroller style pipe, with the carb hole on the end.   Each pipe is individually hand blown and may vary slightly, but they’re typically 3.25″ long.  Made from a very thick, solid glass pipe costs $18 MSRP.

Another gift option is the handy Medium Wooden Storage Box w/ Latching Lid & Rolling Jig, 6.75” x 4.75” x 2/75”, helps mom store something more important than jewelry.  This high quality pine storage box is super functional and great for all your storage needs. The box latches securely, keeping the contents safely inside. On the inside, there is a removable rolling jig, making it easy for you to roll your own. There are two compartments in the bottom of the box, one compartment is hidden by the rolling jig, while the other has an adjustable partition allowing you to customize your storage space for your needs. On the inside of the lid, there is also a slot to store rolling papers of any size. MSRP $31.99.

Or give her the flower gift that keeps giving. Consider the home grow alternative known as The Armoire, a furniture-inspired look, child proof lock, ergonomic design designed for low maintenance.  Even the most disapproving aunt won’t know you are growing your own stash.

The Armoire is specifically designed to deliver impressive results every cycle, easily and with minimal maintenance. The Armoire requires only two minutes of care daily to garner an impressive yield of 3-5 ounces of dried, hand-crafted flower in as little as 60 days. 

The Armoire, a turnkey solution to home growing, removes the mystery and challenge. If you can water a house plant once a day, then you can now grow clean, healthy, top shelf bud quickly and easily, with no experience necessary.  MSPR $1,495.

About Green Goddess Supply

Green Goddess Supply is a “cultivation to consumption” cannabis lifestyle brand offering a line of high-quality products to grow, store, prep and consume hemp flower and cannabis products. The company sells direct to consumers at MSRP through its website, and also offers wholesale and distributor accounts to brick and mortar storefronts and industry distributors. Green Goddess Supply strives to exceed expectations and delight customers with quality products and amazing customer service.

Green Goddess Supply is a privately held company headquartered in Hopedale, MA with a satellite office in California. For more information about Green Goddess Supply, visit the website at https://www.GreenGoddessSupply.com/.

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Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography Announces Spring Front Porch Photo Sessions in advance of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day

With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day around the corner, Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography, a commercial and fine art photography studio located in Plymouth, MA, announces spring “Front Porch” family photo sessions.

“It’s a great time to take a family photo for posterity,” said Debi Cramer, founder and principal photographer at Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography. “Outdoor and on-location is a wonderful way to capture a unique family moment. Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography can work with you to add subtle hints which will customize and make for a truly memorable photo that may be presented as a special Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift.”

Debi Cramer

Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography will strive to incorporate details or items that hold special meaning to the family – for example, a rocking chair that is a family heirloom, mom’s favorite flowers, or perhaps the children wear special coordinated outfits. Three different package options are available: Luxury, Deluxe and Classic.

All COVID safety guidelines will be followed.

Debi Cramer has spent many years photographing people, places and things all over the world. With a background in fine arts, textile and graphic design, Cramer shoots with a designer’s eye, which produces stunning images. Her international travels, study abroad experience in Edinburgh, Scotland as well as living in Singapore span more than two decades.

To arrange for a Front Porch photo ahead of Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, or to learn more about Thirty-EighthAvenue Photography, visit https://www.38thavenuephotography.com

About Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography

With the belief that the right images create that all-important connection with customers, employees, employers, partners, investors and vendors, and help professionals and businesses stand out in the marketplace, Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography’s primary focus is corporate portrait photography, along with corporate brand photography that includes marketing materials, websites and product pages. Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography serves a diverse array of clients in variety of industries, including real estate, restaurant, floral, retail and others.

Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography has been named one of Cape & Plymouth Business Reader’s Choice 20 Companies to Watch in 21 and Debi Cramer’s holiday photo tips have been featured in USA Today.

From commercial to fine art and portrait photography, Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography enables clients to bring beauty and peace into their home or office, as well as promote their business.  Thirty-Eighth Avenue Photography offers their website visitors the ability to view portfolio images online as well as purchase or license images. View the portfolio and gallery at www.38thavenuephotography.com

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