THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 27, 2026 Page 5 Mayor Van Campen Announces March Council on Aging Programs and Events All are welcome to participate in the events and programs that are intended for Everett’s older adults E VERETT, MA – Mayor Robert J. Van Campen is pleased to announce that the City of Everett’s Council on Aging (COA) has planned events and programs that are intended for adults age 60 and above. The following is a list of upcoming programming that will be taking place at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea Street), unless otherwise noted: Musical Bingo: On Tuesday, March 3, at 1 p.m., play this free special music-themed game of Bingo. DJ Tommy Sheehan will play a variety of tunes and players can show off their musical knowledge for a chance to win a prize. Reservations are required. Please Sign up with Cathi at the Connolly Center. March Senior Social: On Wednesday, March 11, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Council on Aging at this monthly event. The COA has chosen a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner with all the fixings. DJ Alan Labella will play the tunes that will get you moving throughout the event. Tickets are available for purchase until March 7. Please see a member of the Council on Aging at the Connolly Center to purchase a ticket. Meals and Reels: on Thursday, March 19, beginning at 12:30 p.m., join the COA for Everett Residents Named to Simmons University Dean’s List B OSTON, Mass. - The following local residents have been named to the 2025 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons University in Boston. * Eliza Barbosa * Shakirah Fequiere * Evy Freire * Marie-Judette Germain * Marie-Judith Germain * Pretima Khadka * Katie Mendez-Solano * Ashley Merino * Kayla Monzon * Shelina Nguyen * Caroline Raizel * Alexandra Vogel To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work in classes using the letter grade system. About Simmons University COMMUNITY HERO | FROM PAGE 4 The Community All-Star Award winners will be honored at MVES’ spring fundraiser, the MVES Legacy50 Summit. The event will be held on June 4 from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Cummings Center at Tufts University (177 College Ave., Medford). In addition to the awards, the Legacy50 Summit will inlunch and a movie. Council on Aging staff will prepare a delicious Italian-style lunch, with ice cream for dessert. Following lunch, sit back, relax and enjoy the feature presentation, “Song Sung Blue,” starring Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman. Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck performers form a Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Please make a reservation with Cathi at the Connolly Center. Luncheon for Veterans: On Wednesday, March 25, beginning at 12:30 p.m., all veterans and their guests are invited to enjoy a meal prepared by the Council on Aging, connect with the Veterans Services Department and learn about the services and programs available at this luncheon. Please reserve a spot by calling the Veterans Services Department at 617-394-2320. Pizza and Presentation: On Thursday, March 26, beginning at 12:30 p.m., the Council on Aging is serving pizza, followed by a presentation from Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). The topics that will be discussed include care options, health equity access, referrals to different agencies and more. Please make a reservation with Cathi or another member of the Council on Aging staff. Annual Health Fair: On Tuesday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., learn about the resources and programs that are available to older adults. A variety of agencies will be participating to offer and demonstrate their services, including Mass Health, Cambridge Health Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and more. This event is free and open to the public. For more information about any of the programs at the Connolly Center, please call the Council on Aging at 617394-2323 or 617-394-2260. EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS Located in the heart of Boston, Simmons is a respected private university offering nearly 50 majors and programs for undergraduate women and graduate programs open to all on campus, in blended formats or entirely online, in nursing and health sciences, business, communications, social work, public health, library and information science, and more. Founded in 1899, Simmons inspires a culture of education, connection, and action through high-impact learning with engaged faculty, an immersive community that forges lifelong networks, and career-centered programs that accelerate professional success. The result is a Simmons experience that prepares graduates to thrive as they launch and advance in their careers. For more information, please visit www.simmons.edu. clude a luncheon, an expo fair and Keynote Speaker Ashton Applewhite — who is a TED speaker, author and nationally recognized anti-ageism activist. Tickets are $75 each and all proceeds benefit MVES’ mission. Reserve tickets by March 31 for a free copy of Ashton Applewhite’s book, while supplies last. JOB FAIR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 EVERETT 5-7P M HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA On-site interviews with EPS Principals and Administrators for current openings and opportunities for the 2026-2027 School Year. TEACHERS (ALL LEVELS) PARAPROFESSIONALS SPECIAL EDUCATION (ALL LEVELS) ENGLISH LEARNERS (ALL LEVELS) CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION BCBAs Job Openings are posted on School Spring SECURITY GUARDS CUSTODIANS
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