Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 28, 2023 Mayor announces Council on Aging events and programs for August M ayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett’s Council on Aging (COA) calendar of events for the month of August. August Movies: It’s Western month at the Connolly Center, and the COA will be showing the following fi lms on Tuesdays at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.): • August 1: “High Noon” with Gary Cooper. • August 8: “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” with Paul Newman and Robert Redford. • August 15: “Django Unchained” with Jamie Fox. • August 22: “The Homesman” with Tommy Lee Jones. • August 29: “Cry Macho” with Clint Eastwood. Dance Party Thursdays: Come party and show off your moves on Thursday beginning at 12:45 p.m. at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.) on the following dates: • August 17: DJ Tommy. • August 24: Chris Fiore. • August 31: DJ George. Free Summer Concerts: Free and open to the public from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.). The concerts, which are sponsored by the Everett Foundation for Aged Persons, will take place on the following dates: • August 3: Hipshot Band. • August 10: Sea Breeze Band. August Senior Social: The monthly Senior Social will take place on Wednesday, August 16, at 11:45 a.m., at Anthony’s Restaurant (105 Canal St., Malden). The COA has chosen a delicious meal, including garden salad, chicken Alexander with peppers and onions, rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables, coffee, tea and dessert. DJ Alan Labella will get you dancing and having fun. The cost is $25 per person. Ticket sales begin Tuesday, August 1, at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, August 11. • Connolly Center Food Pantry for Older Adults: Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the rear entrance of the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.). • Connolly Center Book Club: Meets the first and third Thursday of each month in the conference room at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.). • Door-to-door transportation with SCM: Do you need a ride to a medical appointment? Would you like to schedule a shopping shuttle? The COA has partnered with SCM Transportation to help. To make a reservation, please call 617-6251191. Please give notice a few days in advance of your planned trip. • SHINE Counselor: Confused about what insurance is available? Do you fall into that donut hole gap? No worries, because the COA has partnered with Mystic Valley Elder Services to provide Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) Program counselor services. Please call 781-3247705 and ask to speak with a SHINE counselor. • Hearing trouble: Are you or a loved one experiencing difficulty hearing? For a free hearing evaluation, please call Aff ordable Hearing Aids with Mary Marino at 781249-5330. Mary will come to your house or meet you at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.). • Looking ahead – celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Join the COA on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.) to enjoy performances by Grupo Fantasia and Bajucol Dance Studio. A light lunch of chicken and rice will be served. Registration is required. Please reserve your seat with Cathi at the Connolly Center. For more information about all of the events and programs, please call 617-394-2270 to be connected to the Connolly Center. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK. COM/ ADVOCATE. NEWS.MA
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