Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 28, 2025 Mayor announces April Council on Aging programming and events All are welcome to participate in the events and programs that are intended for Everett’s older adults Special to The Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett’s Council on Aging (COA) has planned events, along with new and recurring programming, that are intended for adults aged 60 and above. The following is a list of upcoming 2025 programming that will be taking place at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.): • April Senior Social: On Wednesday, April 9, at 11:45 a.m., join Mayor DeMaria and the COA for the monthly senior social. The COA has chosen a delicious meal: pasta marinara, chicken and vegetable soup, chicken marsala, rice pilaf, broccoli and cheese sauce, rolls with butter, and coffee and tea, along with ice cream for dessert. DJ Tommy Sheehan will have all the tunes ready to keep the party going throughout the event. Ticket sales are ongoing at the Connolly Center until Saturday, April 5. • Cooking with Dale: On Thursday, April 10, at 12 p.m., learn how to cook pizzagaina with Director of Elder Services Dale Palma. Receive a walkthrough on how to prepare this traditional southern Italian Easter dish just in time for the holiday. Participants will need to bring an apron, a rolling pin, a mixing bowl and a wooden spoon. Registration for this class begins on Tuesday, April 1. This class is limited to 10 participants. • Make a No-Sew Blanket: Feeling crafty? On Thursday, April 17, at 12 p.m., join the COA for this free class to learn how to make a no-sew blanket with Cathi. Registration is ongoing at the Connolly Center. Space is limited to 16 participants. • Lunch and a Movie: On Thursday, April 25, at 1 p.m., the COA has planned a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings for this event. Following lunch, enjoy a showing of the film “Wicked.” Registration for this event is ongoing. Please sign up with Cathi at the Connolly Center. • Game Day: Beginning in April, every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. is game day at the Connolly Center. Join the COA for card games, Pokeno, chess, checkers, Monopoly and more. Participants may also bring a game of their choosing to share with others. No registration is necessary. • Tacos and Bingo: On Monday, May 5, at 12:30 p.m., celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making your own tacos at the free taco bar, with Bingo to follow. There is a nominal fee for this event. For more information about any of these events, please call 617-394-2270 to be connected to the Connolly Center or call directly at 617-394-2323 or 617394-2260.
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