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Beverly Moore, RN, CS, founder of StilMee, The Leader in Alzheimer Coaching Serves as Keynote Speaker at Caregiver Conference in Orlando

DATELINE: QUINCY, MA AND ORLANDO, FL…

Beverly Moore, RN, CS, founder of StilMee, The leader in Alzheimer coaching of Quincy, MA and author of the book Matters of the Mind…and the Heart, recently gave a keynote speech at the annual Share The Care caregiver conference held at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Moore, whose company has coached more than 1,400 families in the care of a person with Alzheimer’s or a related disorder and who has more than 40 years of experience teaching and training professionals and para-professionals who specialize in behavior management, presented to an audience of approximately 200. Her presentation, entitled “Circles of Care” focused on family caregivers relinquishing the “me only” attitude and being open to others in sharing in the care of a loved one with dementia. During her presentation, Moore addressed caregivers’ need for validation and the importance of sharing their caregiving responsibilities with those who want to travel the “caregiver journey” with them.

“Although the conference was not specific to Alzheimer’s, I found a large percentage, perhaps 85-90 percent of caregivers were most stressed by behaviors of those with a cognitive disorder, whether due to Alzheimer’s, stroke, Parkinson or the developmental delay of now grown children,” explained Moore. “I’m not sure who received the most; the audience or me. Caregivers are a phenomenal group of people.”

Moore is a professional speaker and is available for educational public presentations, CEU programs, staff training and in-services. Her book for caregivers, Matters of the Mind…and the Heart sold out at the conference and is available online at Advantagebookstore.com.

To schedule a presentation or to learn more about Beverly Moore and StilMee, The leader in Alzheimer coaching, visit www.StilMee.com.

Alzheimer’s Coaching

StilMee, The leader in Alzheimer coaching (formerly Alzheimer Coaching Services) was founded in January of 2000 by Beverly L. Moore, R.N., C.S., who has more than 40 years of experience teaching and training professionals and para-professionals who specialize in behavior management.

The company has coached more than 1,400 families in the care of a person with Alzheimer’s or a related disorder. All coaches are trained, experienced, compassionate professionals who have worked extensively with individuals with dementia and their families and caregivers.

The company serves families throughout eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island area and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. For more information, contact (617) 328-3440 or visit the website at www.Stilmee.com.

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Really big check presented to MSPCA Metro South.

Cha-Ching. Woof. Meow.

“Groomathon” at the Gables, Abington, a success.

Really big check presented to MSPCA Metro South.

 

Participants of the “Groomathon” at the Gables, Abington, came together for the really big check presentation. 

 

Participants included Jenna Loomis of Zoomin Groomin, the mobile pet spa which donated its services for the day; Kris Kodzis of the Gables, a pet friendly condominium community located in Abington, Mass. that hosted the event; Kim Heise, manager of the MSPCA Metro South Animal Care and Adoption Center; Donna Sheehy, founder of Zoomin Groomin and director of national franchise sales; Jen Alvarez, also of the MSPCA and Pumba (a cute mixed breed dog), who is available for adoption.

 

A tidy $800 was raised for the MSPCA.

 

The event was held on Sunday, September 28, at The Gables clubhouse on 200 Hampton Way in Abington, MA.  All proceeds were donated directly to the MSPCA.  Additionally, management of The Gables  matched all consumer donations.

 

Zoomin Groomin groomers and mobile pet spas were onsite to assist with the grooming of residents’ dogs and cats. Zoomin Groomin donated their time and all voluntary contributions.  Suggested donations for the grooming of each pet was $50 or $100.

 

“The Groom-a-thon event was a great success. It raised money for a great cause and gave our pets to be a bit of pampered,” commented Bisher Hashem, president of the Gables Development Corp.  “We are delighted to help out.”

 

Jeff Loomis, the participating independent franchisee for Zoomin Groomin, added, “The MSPCA’s animal protection and veterinary medicine mission is worthy of everyone’s time, effort and attention.”

 

About the MSPCA

The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a national and international leader in animal protection and veterinary medicine. Founded in 1868, it is the second-oldest humane society in the United States. Services include animal protection and adoption, advocacy, humane education, law enforcement and the highest-quality veterinary care available anywhere in the world. The MSPCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that does not receive any funding from state/federal agencies or fellow SPCAs. All donations made to the MSPCA are tax-deductible.

 

About the Gables

The Gables features include award-winning architecture, tennis and basketball courts, a fitness center, putting greens, lush and meticulous landscaping and a large clubhouse.  An expansive and well-appointed clubhouse offers an attractive and convenient venue for receptions, celebrations and community events.  Close to commuter rail stations in Abington, Brockton and Braintree, residents of these luxury condominiums also enjoy a unique opportunity to live in harmony with nature.  The Gables abuts Ames Nowell State Park, which contains 430 acres of park woodlands. 

 

About Zoomin Groomin

Zooming Groomin Mobile Pet Spa, with corporate offices in Norwell, Massachusetts, is a pet grooming service that provides convenient, professional, door-to-door pet grooming, and is owned and operated by a team of professionals with extensive experience in sales, marketing, management and pet care. 

 

Similar to popular human day spas, Zoomin Groomin’s Standard Spa Package truly pampers pets.   A luxurious hydrosurge therapeutic bath, fluff drying, hair trimming and styling, ear cleaning, tooth brushing, nail maintenance, playtime and special treats are all part of the Standard Spa Package.  The Medicated Spa Package for pets includes aromatherapy and hot oil treatments.

           

For more information about future Groomathon events, please visit www.TheGables.net.

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J.P. Licks Offers Treats on Halloween

No tricks will be necessary for those who trick or treat in costume on Halloween at J.P. Licks!

The beloved ice cream shop will be giving away special ice cream coupons as treats at all of their eight locations.
Anyone in costume, child or adult, is encouraged to trick or treat at any of the following locations:

· 659 Centre St, Jamaica Plain

· 311 Harvard Street, Brookline

· 661 VFW Parkway, Chestnut Hill

· 1312 Mass Ave., Cambridge

· 352 Newbury St., Boston

· 4A College Ave., Somerville

· 1618 Tremont St., One Brigham Circle, Boston

· 46 Langley Rd. Newton Centre

“Parents of small children appreciate being able to come back and redeem the coupon at their leisure. Our team loves Halloween and seeing the parade of people who stop by in costume,” noted Kim Sawchuk, Director of Operations.

Enjoy October Specialties while Supplies Last

Be sure to try Black Lager ice cream, Irish Red ice cream and Cherry Wheat Sorbet, J.P. Licks’ newest beer flavors made with Boston’s own Sam Adams and available until October 31st. October’s specialty flavors include Carrot Cake; Pumpkin Custard; Butter Cashew; Chocolate M&M; Peanut Butter Ripple; Fresh Lemon Sorbet; Mango Sherbet; Oatmeal Cookie Lactose Free and Coffee Oreo Lowfat Yogurt. Top any ice cream off with colorful harvest sprinkles.

Coffee concoctions and specialty drinks this month include: Maple Spice Latte; Sour Apple Moolatta and Apple Cider.

Best of Boston and Beyond

For more than 25 years, J.P. Licks has been serving homemade ice cream and other specialties in their eight Kosher-certified shops in and around Boston. Locally owned and operated, J.P. Licks has won many awards over the years for their intensely-flavored homemade ice cream and frozen yogurt. Most recently, J.P. Licks was named “Best of Boston” and “Best Location – Jamaica Plain” by Boston Magazine and also made WBZ’s “A-List” for the second year in a row. Known for their high quality, scrumptious treats and their knack for “treating people right”, J.P. Licks was named Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s “Small Business of the Year”.

In addition to their frozen creations, J.P. Licks roasts their own fair trade and organic coffee beans on-site at their Jamaica Plain store, which ensures the best and the freshest, full-bodied cup of coffee around. Decadent hand-packed ice cream cakes as well as breakfast & ice cream sundae catering are also available. Visit the website at jplicks.com for more information.

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Megan Taylor celebrates 10 years with DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver

VANCOUVER, COQUITLAM, VICTORIA, AND OKANAGAN, BC…

In 1997, two lifelong friends, Peter Ruetz and Steve Pippy, decided to buy purchased DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct prices. Not too long after that, they hired Megan Taylor work in their reception area. So celebrating Megan’s 10-year anniversary with DirectBuy takes on an added significance.

“Megan’s 10-year anniversary means a lot to us for many reasons. For starters, being in business for 10 years doing anything says something in itself, but to provide enough challenges and opportunity for growth for your employees to want to stay that long says quite a bit about DirectBuy,” said Peter Ruetz, co-owner of DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver. “Megan’s been a wonderful addition to our company from her first day until now. Frankly, it’s impossible for me to think of this place without her here.”

 

Originally hired as a receptionist, Taylor quickly became a jack-of-all trades, helping customers place orders and even working in shipping and receiving. That versatility paid off and she was promoted to service manager, a position she’s held for the past seven years.

A resident of Pitt Meadows, Taylor worked in the medical field prior to her DirectBuy days and holds a medical office assistant’s certification from Douglas College. During her time at DirectBuy, she’s won Corporate’s Ultimate Service Star and attended The Summit conference for DirectBuy’s superior performers.

Said Taylor,“DirectBuy has been a wonderful place to work these past 10 years. What amazes me that even after 10 years, I still learn so much about furniture and the business itself. Another benefit is that there are members I’ve known since my first day until now. I’ve seen them come in and buy wedding invitations, then baby furniture and so on. Plus, Peter and Steve are just amazing people to work for. They’re really more like my family.”

Since 1971, DirectBuy franchises have offered members the opportunity to enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products and accessories by buying wholesale, directly from the manufacturer. With four convenient locations in the greater Vancouver area (Victoria, Vancouver, Coquitlam, and Kelowna), consumers can enjoy a comfortable, country-club setting, where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.

For more information on a DirectBuy membership, visit www.DirectBuyBC.ca. 

About DirectBuy

Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 500 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members’ hard-earned money to go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. DirectBuy has been serving the greater Vancouver area since 1997. Access to confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection helps make members’ dream projects a reality.  It’s a comfortable setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct. The four DirectBuy showrooms serving the greater Vancouver area are part of more than 160 franchise locations throughout North America.

Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy at 604-552-5255, or visiting www.DirectBuyBC.ca. 

Locations of the four DirectBuy showrooms serving the greater Vancouver area are: DirectBuy of Vancouver, 2659 Lillooet St., Vancouver, British Columbia V5M 4P7; DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver, 91 Golden Drive Unit #1, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3K 6R2; DirectBuy of Central Okanagan, #5 2260 Hunter Rd., Kelowna, British Columbia V1X 7J8; and DirectBuy of Greater Victoria, 350B Bay Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8T 1P7.

To learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.directbuycares.com.

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Boys and Girls Club Annual “Club Haunt” Halloween Event To be held October 24th, 25th & 26th at Marshfield Fairgrounds

DATELINE: MARSHFIELD, MA… It’s time for the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s annual Club Haunt event! Dress in costume and get ready for a fun-filled spooky evening of entertainment! Club Haunt will be held at the Marshfield Fairgrounds on October 24, 25 and 26th. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is $12 per person and covers all haunted activities.

Club Haunt offers affordable family fun and also makes for a great date night with plenty of frightening activities, spooky characters and games for all ages. Activities include a family hayride, which is “not-so-scary” and meant for young children, as well as a “scare you witless” haunted hayride. Club Haunt dining is available at an additional charge and will be provided by Crest Family Catering in Hanover.

More than 75 volunteers and staff work tirelessly to pull off this successful annual Club Haunt event. Each year, approximately 2,000 to 3,000 people attend.

“This is one of our biggest events drawing families from far and wide. There’s something for everyone. People with very young children can enjoy the spooky, yet not scary, hayride and games. Older children and adults will enjoy a more frightening haunted hayride and Club Haunt experience,” said the club’s Executive Director Greg Jackson. “A lot of people attend the event in costume. It’s a really good time and it raises money for a good cause.”

Proceeds from the Club Haunt benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield. The privately funded, non-profit club hopes to raise at least $10K to support programming.

Tickets are available at the Club Haunt entrance. Discounted tickets may be purchased in advance at the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, Pre-Game Sports in Webster Square or at The Little Gym in the Christmas Tree Shop plaza.

For more information, visit marshfieldboysandgirlsclub.com or call 781-834-CLUB (2582).

About the Boys and Girls Club

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s purpose is to establish a safe haven for recreation, which includes a variety of supervised activities for greater than 4,000 youths (between the ages of 6 to 18 years old) within the town. The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield has five Core Areas: Character and Leadership; Education and Career; Health, Sport Fitness Recreation and Life Skills; The Arts; and Technology. These Core Areas serve as the foundation for all programming.

As a privately-funded, non-profit organization, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield relies tremendously on the generous philanthropic support of individuals. Financial gifts assist in providing the financial strength necessary to continue the club’s mission “to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive and responsible citizens, as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders.”

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, please contact (781) 834-CLUB (2582) or visit the website at MarshfieldBoysAndGirlsClub.com or write to the club at P.O. Box 311, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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Old Colony Elderly Services Alerts Elders and Disabled Veterans of October 15th Filing Deadline for Economic Stimulus Payment

Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) alerts retirees and disabled veterans who don’t normally file a federal income tax return that they may be eligible to receive an Economic Stimulus payment of between $300 and $600 depending on their circumstances.

According to the IRS, there are an estimated 117,000 retirees and disabled veterans in Massachusetts who normally don’t file a federal income tax return but may be eligible for the stimulus payment.

OCES is a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) that provides valuable programs and services to seniors, their families and caregivers. The agency can provide guidance to seniors and disabled veterans who need assistance filing a federal tax return prior to the Economic Stimulus deadline of October 15th.

According to the IRS, older Americans and disabled veterans who have no tax liability and who have no requirement to file a tax return because their income is too low or nontaxable, may receive a stimulus payment of up to $300 ($600 for married couples) plus a $300 payment for each qualifying child.

According to Diana DiGiorgi, OCES’ Executive Director, “It’s imperative that seniors and disabled veterans file before October 15th in order to receive payment. We can assist seniors and disabled veterans in determining if they meet eligibility requirements to qualify. By law, the IRS cannot disperse any payments after December 31st, so we strongly urge anyone who believes they are eligible to file a return; contact a tax professional; or contact us for more information.”

OCES serves elders, their families and caregivers in the towns of Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, Wareham, West Bridgewater and Whitman.

To inquire about Economic Stimulus Payments, contact OCES at (508) 584-1561.

About Old Colony Elderly Services

Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elderly Services (OCES) is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The organization’s mission is to provide services that support the dignity and independence of elders by helping them maximize their quality of life; live safely and in good health; and, prevent unnecessary or premature institutionalization.

The agency has 130 employees and operates more than 12 programs serving elders, their families and caregivers. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oc-elderly.org

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Meadow Brook Townhomes, West Bridgewater, Announce New Board of Trustees

DATELINE: West Bridgewater, Massachusetts…

 

Meadow Brook Townhomes, West Bridgewater are pleased to announce the election of five new members to its Board of Trustees. They are Meadow Brook residents Rami Itani, Paul Mulcahy, David Rossman, Peter Dearing and Narika O’Connell.

 

In related news, after four years, the Meadow Brook Townhomes condo association was recently taken over by the tenants.  Also, Bristol South Management of Raynham, MA owned and managed by Russ Yule, is the new management company that took over the day to day operations of the

association.  

 

“A condominium association is not simply a group of neighbors getting together to make decisions about their condos in a social setting.  Rather, it is a legal entity that is guided by the by-laws and other governing rules and regulations,” noted Rami Itani, resident, trustee and executive with Stonebridge Homes, the developers of Meadow Brook Townhomes.

He added, “Both tenants and Management Company agree that oversight was needed to build an effective organization that benefits current and future residents.”

 

For more than 20 years, the developer of the Meadow Brook Townhomes, the Stonebridge family of companies, based in South Easton, Mass., has built numerous communities in the Northeast United States. Today, Stonebridge has focused on building in the southeastern towns of Massachusetts which include Abington, Easton, Raynham, Taunton, Franklin, West Bridgewater, Pembroke, Whitman and Norwell. The styles of communities vary between condominiums and custom single family home designed by an award-winning in-house architect who is customizing dream homes for individuals, couples and families. Each one of the projects is built with the same commitment for quality and satisfaction.

 

Please more information visit www.stonebridgehomesinc.com or call 508.230.2300.

 

 

 

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Winner of Plymouth Lions Club raffle picks up his ‘Vette.

PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS…

The winner of the Plymouth Lions Club raffle, Douglas Waters of Braintree, recently drove off the lot of Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac with his grand prize: a 2007 Corvette convertible.

The Corvette, from Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, is valued at $52,500. The Plymouth Lions Club sold chances for the Corvette at $100 a piece to help raise funds for the Lions Eye Research Fund. After covering costs for the Corvette and other expenses, the raffle netted $17,000—100 percent of which will go to the Lions Eye Research Fund.

Plymouth Lions Club President, John Davis, of Overhead Door Company of Boston, and Raffle Fundraiser Chair Chip Anderson, of Powder Horn Press in Plymouth, presented the new Corvette to Mr. Waters. Jeff Tracy, president of Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, was also on hand to turn the keys over the lucky winner.

“The Lions Club is one of the world’s great charitable organizations, not only for their contributions to research for the treatment of preventable blindness, but relief efforts for natural disasters, scholarships for local students and so much more. We’re thrilled to have been part of the Plymouth Lions Club’s raffle to help them to continue the vital contributions they make to our community and throughout the world,” said Jeff Tracy, president of Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac.

Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac is no stranger to helping out local causes and the community. Tracy recently held a fingerprinting and child car seat inspection events and honors local high schools students with the monthly “Driven Student” award. In addition, Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac is an official green partner of Plymouth Rock Studios.

For more information on Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac, you can visit www.tracymotors.com or head on over to the showroom at located at 137 Samoset Street, just off exit 6 on Route 3. You can also call (800) 640-2884.

So easy at Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac

For more than 80 years and three generations of dealers, the Tracy family has made it so easy for customers on the South Shore and greater Plymouth area to purchase new and used automobiles. Since its beginnings in 1992, Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac has emphasized first-rate customer service and straightforward, bottom-line pricing with fair trade-ins every time–without the games or gimmicks you find at other dealerships. For more information on new and used trucks and automobiles, you can go to www.tracymotors.com or stop by the dealership, conveniently located at 137 Samoset Street, just off exit 6 on Route 3. For more information, or to make a service appointment, you can also call (800) 640-2884.

 

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Lyons & Wolivar, Inc. (L&W Investigations) named exclusive vendor Turner Bros. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS…

 

L&W Investigations, the foremost private investigations firm specializing in insurance claims, recently started working with Turner Bros. LLC to be the Oklahoma City-based company’s vendor for workers comp investigations across the United States. 

Turner Bros. specializes in transportation and crane and rigging equipment. Serving 48 states, Turner Bros.’ area of expertise is in running and servicing 50-650 ton cranes, with heights up to 430 feet.

In business for more than 60 years, Turner Bros. operates five truck terminals, each equipped with trucks and trailers with individual carrying capacities ranging to 225 tons. The fleet, consisting of both company-owned and lease equipment, is capable of transporting a wide range of cargoes, including equipment with special size or weight requirements.

“Turner Bros. is a very welcome addition to our roster of clients,” said Neal Lyons, chairman and CEO of L&W Investigations. “With our network of investigations territories across the U.S. and Canada, as well as the Hawaiian Islands and Puerto Rico, we have the bandwidth to serve a national client the size of Turner Bros. while maintaining a very strong presence in each individual market. That’s a combination very few investigations firms can offer.”

L&W Investigations is not your typical private investigations firm because it works exclusively on workers compensation, disability, liability, auto and property claims for organizations ranging from insurance companies to third-party administrators, self-insured companies to law firms and municipalities.

L&W employs seasoned investigators who specialize in investigating insurance cases (or claims). All L&W investigators go through extensive training and have access to the most state-of-the-art surveillance equipment. L&W’s service offerings include: surveillance; statements; activity/disability checks; asset/background investigations; and medical audits/clinic inspections.

For information on Turner Bros., please visit their Web site at www.turnerbros.com. For more information on L&W Investigations, Inc, you can call their corporate offices at (508) 616-9370 or visit the Web site at www.lwinvestigations.com.

Not your everyday investigations firm

L&W Investigations, Inc. specializes in insurance claims. In addition to nationwide coverage, L&W investigators are highly trained specialists equipped with state-of-the-art surveillance technologies and other advanced systems to provide second-to-none results and service. That includes online case status reports, video delivery by digital download or CD, DVD or VHS tape, rush services at no extra charge and much more.

L&W Investigations territories are located across the U.S. and the Hawaiian Islands as well as in Canada and Puerto Rico.

For additional information, visit the Web site at www.lwinvestigations.com or contact L&W’s corporate headquarters located in Westborough, Massachusetts, at (508) 616-9370.

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