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“Buried in Treasures” Support Groups Begin in February and March in Brockton and Carver

For anyone struggling with clutter, compulsive acquiring, saving and hoarding – a series of facilitated support groups will begin in February and March.

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, along with the Greater Brockton Area Hoarding Task Force (GBAH) is offering “Buried in Treasures” facilitated support groups for individuals with hoarding issues.

Hoarding is when individuals continue to accumulate items, such as clothing, newspapers and food, and then have persistent difficulty discarding possessions. Individuals with hoarding behaviors often face health issues related to falls, as well as run the risk of losing their homes.

“Buried in Treasures” confidential support groups are free of charge and meet once a week for 15 weeks at the following locations:

In Brockton at South Bay Community Services, 103 Commercial Street, beginning February 12, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information or to register for the Brockton support group, contact Kelly Mules at 508-580-4691 ext. 1812. This session is facilitated South Bay Community Services in partnership with OCES, and sponsored by GBAH, Mass Housing and OCES. 

In Carver at the Council on Aging, 48 Lakeview Street, South Carver, beginning March 5, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information or to register for the Carver support group, contact Deana Andrade at OCES, 508-584-1561 ext. 232. This session is sponsored by South Shore Community Partners in Prevention and OCES.

“Buried in Treasures” is available to people of all ages throughout greater Plymouth county and surrounding communities. All attendees will receive a complimentary workbook. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

“Buried in Treasures is an educational, judgment-free, self-help group for people with hoarding issues,” explained Teresa Kourtz, OCES’ Protective Services Director. 

OCES was awarded two generous grants for the “Buried in Treasures” programs: The Mass Housing Lee A. Mannillo Grant for $4,000 and South Shore Community Partners in Prevention Mini Grant of $3,500.

“We’re delighted that the Lee A. Mannillo grant was renewed for the Buried in Treasures program. We’re also very pleased that in addition, OCES has received the South Shore Community Partners in Prevention grant, as it enabled us to expand the program,” noted Kourtz.

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 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org. 

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Talking Information Center Announces Panera Fundraising Night in Pembroke on February 13th

Talking Information Center (TIC), the non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, has partnered with Panera Bread bakery-café of Pembroke, MA to hold a fundraising event on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Help TIC reach their goal of raising $500 which will support TIC’s bi-monthly Low Vision Support Group meetings, by dining at Panera Bread, 152 Church Street, Pembroke, MA 02359, on February 13th from 4 to 8 p.m. Panera will donate 20 percent of the sales from this fundraising event to TIC.

Panera will donate a portion of the proceeds from your purchase when you show the Panera Fundraising Flyer (a printed or electronic version) to the cashier when you place your order. If you are ordering online, you can support TIC with your purchase by entering the online code (from the flyer) during checkout. 

View the Panera Fundraising Flyer for TIC, which is posted on TIC’s website page: https://ticnetwork.org

For more information about TIC, visit ticnetwork.org.

The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network

Based in Marshfield, MA, TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. The non-profit reading service operates with the help of more than 500 volunteers statewide, broadcasting newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also offers cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry. TIC’s newest programming includes the Radio and Podcast Players and Veterans Voice.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs oversees TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield Offers February School Vacation Program

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield, a youth development organization providing programs and services to children and families throughout the greater South Shore community, announces a February School Vacation Program, February 19-22, 2019.

Keep the kids busy and entertained during February school vacation week with fun, themed programs at the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield. All programs are open to members and non-members of the Club.

Full day programs (and field trip) run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and include:

Indiana Jones Day on Tuesday, February 19th. Dress up, explore and be ready to solve a club wide scavenger hunt.

Winter Olympics on Wednesday, February 20th. Celebrate the Winter Games at the Club, participate in opening ceremonies and compete in Olympic style games.

Tubing at Ski Ward in Shrewsbury Field Trip on Thursday, February 21st. Space is limited.

Color Splash on Friday, February 22nd. Explore the process of Tie Dye and enjoy games and crafts.

Additionally, a two-hour Baking Bonanza! program will be offered on February 19, 20 and 22, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

A Drop-In Program is also available February 19, 20 and 22, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Children can be dropped off after 12 p.m. and jump into activities. (No drop in available on Thursday, February 21.)

The cost for each program varies. For more information and to register for these programs, visit the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield website, Marshfieldbgc.com.

Sports Tournaments

The Club will also offer several exciting Sports Tournaments (cost is $10 per child) on the following days:

Floor Hockey Tournament on Monday, February 18th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Soccer Tournament on Tuesday February 19th, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, February 20th, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

To register for Sports Tournaments, email membership@bgcmarshfield.com by February 14th.

For questions about February School Vacation Programs, contact the Club at 781-834-2582.

About Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield (the Club) is a youth development organization providing programs and services to children and families throughout the greater South Shore community. The Club’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.  

Currently, the Club serves hundreds of families with children ranging in age from 6 to 18 years old, providing afterschool, vacation week and summer programs, as well as youth athletics, teen, social recreational and leadership opportunities. For more information, visit their website www.marshfieldbgc.com or call 781-834-2582.

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Apollo Safety receives certification as an Authorized Service Center for Industrial Scientific

Apollo Safety, Inc., providers of gas detection products and services for hospitals, universities, government operations, public utilities, manufacturing, Biotech and other organizations, announces their official certification as an Authorized Service Center (ASC) for Industrial Scientific. The company is one of only a few in the country to attain this significant milestone.

Training was completed in July, followed by inspections, and Apollo Safety was awarded certification. 

Apollo Safety is now a factory authorized service center for all of Industrial Scientific’s portable gas monitoring systems, as well as wireless gas detection systems. This includes Industrial Scientific’s innovative iNet, a total cost of ownership solution for portable gas detection, which optimizes gas monitoring programs with automated instrument maintenance, recordkeeping and field visibility. It also includes their Lens Wireless solution which allows personal monitors and area monitors to share readings and alarms in a peer connected group along with state-of-the-art Radius BZ1 Area Monitor, Ventis Pro Series Personal Monitors and more.

Apollo Safety provides managed services for gas monitoring, ensuring a 100 percent compliant solution. Their factory-qualified technicians guarantee that all instruments are calibrated and completely compliant with local, federal and manufacturer’s requirements for bump testing, calibration and maintenance. Apollo Safety provides ongoing monitoring and management of the maintenance, usage, and alarm data of gas detection systems, which ensures optimal operation, minimal downtime, and the overall safety of everyone on-site. 

Apollo Safety provides on-site installation and training along with 24/7 service, and uses only factory-original parts for repairs which are made exactly to client requirements.

“Gas detection systems are imperative for the safety of everyone on-site, as they alarm at the first threat of carbon monoxide and other hazardous gases,” said John V. Carvalho III, Apollo Safety founder and president. “Over the past two decades, Apollo Safety has become recognized as an industry leader in New England and Industrial Scientific’s certification truly sets us apart.”

In addition to factory training and certification, Apollo Safety has their own proprietary training program for their technicians with five levels of certification. 

About Industrial Scientific

Industrial Scientific is a leading global provider of portable gas detectors and gas detection as a service. For more information, visit http://www.indsci.com

About Apollo Safety

As experts in disaster prevention, Apollo Safety, Inc. has grown to become the leading safety and technical services equipment provider in New England. Providing comprehensive gas/toxic leak prevention and detection products and services, Apollo Safety services include installation, regular maintenance and monitoring of the systems to ensure all systems are continually in optimal working order.

Apollo Safety provides portable, stationary and wireless gas detection systems, sales and support for most major brands of gas detection device manufacturers, as well as service in their state of the art in-house service center. The company also provides on-site support with factory-trained technicians for both portable and stationary gas detection systems. 

Apollo Safety is a member of the National Safety Council, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Association (RIAFC) and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM). A Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Veteran-Owned Businesses Enterprise (VBE), Apollo Safety has locations in Boston and Fall River, Massachusetts and Danbury, Connecticut. For more information, call 800-813-5408 or visit http://www.ApolloSafety.com.

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Old Colony Elder Services Raises $8,000 for Emergency Fund

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), which proudly serves older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County, thanks community members for their support during their #GivingTuesday campaign. The non-profit agency raised over $8,000 for their Emergency Fund program. 

OCES’ Emergency Fund helps meet the needs of at-risk low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities who are in a crisis or emergency circumstance that threatens their health and/or living situation. Although the fund helps a significant number of people during the winter months, OCES strives to ensure that there are funds available for those in need, year-round.

The fundraising campaign for OCES’ Emergency Fund kicked off on #GivingTuesday, November 27, 2018, with the theme #ICareIShare and continued through the end of the year. 

“We are very grateful to all of the generous individuals, families and businesses who provide us with the means to help community members in great need,” said Nicole Long, CEO of OCES. “Donations to our Emergency Fund are used to help heat a home, purchase food or medicine, or provide emergency assistance when someone faces an unexpected challenge. Most of all, they help our consumers maintain their independence, dignity and well-being.”

The number of individuals needing assistance increases each year. OCES’ Emergency Funds supports dozens of consumers who are faced with unforeseen emergency events, answering urgent needs such as filling an empty fuel tank, repairing a broken furnace, or providing life-sustaining medications.

OCES’ began their #GivingTuesday campaign initiative in 2016 and since then, the organization has generated over $31,000 for the Emergency Fund.

Anyone who would like to make a donation in support of OCES’ Emergency Fund or other programs may do so any time of the year by visiting their donation page at http://www.ocesma.org.  Donations may also be made by check or money order and mailed to OCES, 144 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301.

Support OCES through AmazonSmile

OCES is a registered charitable organization at AmazonSmile. Consumers can support OCES anytime simply by shopping at smile.amazon.com and selecting “Old Colony Elder Services” after signing in. A portion of the purchase price (0.5 percent of eligible AmazonSmile purchases) is automatically donated to OCES. 

Consumers may shop AmazonSmile, which has the same products, prices and services as Amazon, knowing that a portion of their purchase will help support OCES, and that there is no additional cost to them or to OCES. For quick access to OCES’ AmazonSmile page, visit www.ocesma.org/donations and simply click on the AmazonSmile icon.

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 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 232 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving 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 and Girls Club of Marshfield Appoints New Education Director

Joseph Satterthwaite
Joseph Satterthwaite

The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, a youth development organization providing programs and services to children and families throughout the greater South Shore community, has appointed Joseph Satterthwaite as Education Director.

In his new role, Satterthwaite will develop and oversee programming opportunities for children of all ages in the learning center and new STEM lab.

Satterthwaite holds a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts as well as a Master’s degree in English from the University of Massachusetts Boston and has been an integral part of the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield team for many years. He has served as part of the Club’s learning center program staff and lead staff for Discovery Summer Camp. He also was a teen coordinator and co-director of Camp Clubhouse Summer Camp.

Satterthwaite’s career began with the U.S. Navy, which he joined after high school and served as a Corpsman from 2007-2012. In 2008, Satterthwaite was deployed to Iraq with Third Battalion / Seventh Marines out of Twenty-Nine Palms, CA. In 2010, he was deployed to Afghanistan with First Battalion Twenty-Fifth Marines, “New England’s Marines”, out of Devens, MA. He served as Fleet Marine Force Warfare Device Qualifier and Petty Officer Third Class.

Afterschool and Enrichment Programming

Afterschool and enrichment programming is led by the Club’s team of program directors, a number of whom are professional educators. Afterschool programming encompasses many areas including: Career Development; Character & Leadership; Creativity Through the Arts; Education Enrichment Programming; Family Programming; Sports, Fitness & Recreation; Health & Life Skills; Learning Center; Programming for Children with Development Disabilities; and Technology. Tutors and instructors help children with their homework in the Club’s learning center, and there is a computer center for STEAM and STEM programming.

In addition to the afterschool program, the Club also offers a number of fun enrichment programs to youth and teens, which are open to members and non-members alike. The enrichment programs are fee-based and include Pee Wee Sports, Playgroup for Peanuts, Science Kids, Teen Cooking, Hoop Stars, Club Tech, Sing like a Star, Gymnastics, Fifa Mania and Field Hockey.

About Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield (the Club) is a youth development organization providing programs and services to children and families throughout the greater South Shore community. The Club’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.

Currently, the Club serves hundreds of families with children ranging in age from 6 to 18 years old, providing afterschool, vacation week and summer programs, as well as youth athletics, teen, social recreational and leadership opportunities. For more information, visit their website www.marshfieldbgc.com or call 781-834-2582.

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Talking Information Center Appoints New Community Development Director

Bridget Torres
Bridget Torres

Talking Information Center (TIC), the non-profit reading service broadcasting 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, has appointed Bridget Torres as Community Development Director.

In her new role at TIC, Ms. Torres will primarily be responsible for development, fundraising and implementing strategic initiatives for programming expansion.

Ms. Torres brings 25 years of corporate experience to her role at TIC. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion and Leadership in Human Resources at a global financial institution, where she developed strategy and led teams in recruiting, community outreach and mentor programs, as well as organizational and leadership development.

Ms. Torres is also a Certified Transformational Life Coach, Human Resources Consultant and the owner of BTransformed Coaching and Consulting based in Plymouth, MA. She provides integrated wellness and life coaching to individuals, and customized HR solutions to small and mid-sized organizations.

For the past three years, Ms. Torres has been a dedicated volunteer reader at TIC, and also serves as a Radio and Podcast Player in many of TIC’s monthly live radio plays.

She is a member of Sunrise Rotary Club of Plymouth, and serves as an Ambassador for the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Torres is a former member of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Association for Talent Development (ATD).

“Bridget’s knowledge, experience and dedication to TIC and the community make her an ideal fit for our team. We are very excited to have Bridget on board,” said Anna Dunbar, Executive Director.

The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network

Based in Marshfield, MA, TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. The non-profit reading service operates with the help of more than 500 volunteers statewide, broadcasting newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also offers cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry. TIC’s newest programming includes the Radio and Podcast Players and Veterans Voice.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs oversees TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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Free seminars outline the “New Tax Law and How it Impacts your Retirement”.  Scheduled for January 22 and 23 at Fairing Way, South Weymouth, MA.

Do the new tax laws confuse or overwhelm you?  Straightforward and direct answers will be provided at free seminars that help outline the new “Tax Law and How it Impacts your Retirement”.

The complimentary seminar will be held at Fairing Way, 25 Stonehaven Drive South Weymouth, MA 02190. Guests can choose from one of the following times – Tuesday, January 22, noon – 1:30 pm (lunch will be served); Tuesday, January 22, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm (dinner will be served) and Wednesday, January 23, noon –1:30 pm (lunch will be served).

The discussion will be led by a panel of retirement experts who will address new tax law changes, financial, legal, housing and other considerations critical to retirement security and reducing longevity risks. Expert panelists will include Paul Dion, CPA, a Certified Tax Coach; Doug Beck, Tailwind Wealth Management; Attorney John O’Connor, O’Connor & O’Connor, LLC; Attorney Patrick Kelleher, Patrick J. Kelleher & Associates, PC; Chris Downey, Harbor Mortgage Solutions, a Housing Wealth Advocate; and moderator George Downey, Seniors First founder, providing seniors with trusted advice and resources.

Fairing Way is a 55+ independent living retirement community located within the intergenerational community of Union Point, and is located at 25 Stonehaven Drive,  South Weymouth, MA 02190. Information about opportunities to move to Fairing Way will also be presented at the seminar.

Although the seminars are free, seating is limited, and reservations are required.  Please RSVP for yourself and a guest by calling (781) 660-5021 or register online at http://www.FairingWay.org.

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