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THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024 Page 7 Mystic Valley Elder Services offers free assistance at ‘Tech Café’ Having trouble using your smartphone, tablet or laptop? MVES can help! N eed assistance with your iPad, tablet, cell phone Staff and volunteers from Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) have been helping residents resolve their technology troubles. MVES will be at the Connolly Center in Everett every Thursday in December to off er their help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop and any online issues you might have. (Courtesy photo) or laptop? Trying to figure out how to fill out an online application or pay an e-bill? Join the Technology Access Program of Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) for free open tech hours in Everett. The MVES Tech Café will be held every Thursday in December (Dec. 12, 19 and 26) from 3-5 p.m. at the Connolly Center (Council on Aging, 90 Chelsea St.). Whatever your trouble is, MVES is here to help! Whether you’re having trouble accomplishing something online, struggling with email or having an issue with your phone or other device, bring your problem and your device to the MVES Tech Café. Experienced, trained team members will be ready to assist you. The Technology Access Program (TAP) at MVES strives to increase digital literacy and accessibility in aging adults through one-on-one tech education, guided courses, troubleshooting events, guidance on affordable internet services, and device distribution. TAP is just one of a range of home- and community-based care and resources that MVES offers to older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers. A nonprofit established in 1975, MVES serves Everett and 10 other Greater Boston communities. For more about TAP, or about other services and programs offered by Mystic ValTECH CAFÉ | SEE PAGE 14 He’s Back...and Better Than Ever! John A. Fitzpatrick (Fitzy) Sales & Lease Consultant Direct: 617.410.1030 Main: 617.381.9000 Cell: 617.279.9962 jfitzpatrick@mcgovernauto.com jfitzpatrick McGovern Automotive Group 100 Broadway, Rte. 99, Everett Bus Route Changes The fi rst phase of MBTA’s Bus Network Redesign starts December 15, 2024. Get ready! Learn how these routes will change: ALLSTON Learn More at MBTA.com/BNRPhase1 Sign up for T-Alerts at MBTA.com/SignUp BRIGHTON CENTER

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