Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 30, 2022 Mayor thanks all who contributed to the Holiday Assistance Program and Toy Drive MARCHETTI CORP. On behalf of the Marchei Family, ha a Safe & Prosperous New Year! DIESEL TRUCK STOP Special to Th e Advocate M ayor Carlo DeMaria would like to recognize and thank everyone who took part in the City of Everett’s Annual Toy Drive and Holiday Assistance Program. Each year for the past 15 years, the City has accepted donations of unwrapped toys, gift cards and cash from individuals and organizations to distribute to Everett families in need of assistance to ensure they can have a joyous holiday season. This year the City of Everett was able to serve 206 families and 430 children thanks to the gracious donations made by all those who donated. The donors who helped make the Holiday Assistance Program a huge success by donating toys, gift cards, clothing and funding this year are as follows: The donors who contributed to over $8,000 in toys, clothing and gift cards include: • Senator Sal DiDomenico • The Kiwanis Club of Everett • Mayor Carlo and Stacy DeMaria • The Brewster Company • City employees • Generous anonymous residents Mayor DeMaria would also Carlo DeMaria Mayor • The Schiavo Club • Encore Boston Harbor employees • Generous anonymous residents • The Council on Aging The donors who contributed over $7,500 total in monetary funds to make this Holiday Assistance Program a huge success include: • Schnitzer Steel Industries like to recognize all the team members who worked tirelessly to ensure every Everett family in need of assistance was served. The dedicated staff at the Connolly Center orchestrated the intake to ensure that only eligible Everett residents benefi ted from the Holiday Assistance Program. The City of Everett’s Executive Manager, Dolores Lattanzi, oversaw the entire process and ensured donations were taken in and distributed to the families who qualifi ed. Distribution of the donations to families was a team eff ort by many City Hall staff ers. “This program would not have been possible if it wasn’t for the eff orts of the incredible staff who worked hard behind the scenes all season long,” said Mayor DeMaria. “Thank you all.” January Senior Social M ayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging are pleased to announce the monthly Senior Social planned for Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at Anthony’s Restaurant (105 Canal St. in Malden). Arrival time is at 11 a.m. in the cozy, fi replaced Lounge, where you will enjoy coffee and pastry. The main event begins at 11:45 a.m. in the Terrace Room, where you will feast on a delicious meal consisting of a garden salad, minestrone soup, roast beef with mushroom gravy, baked potato, seasonal vegetables, coff ee and dessert. You will enjoy dancing to the song stylings of Ray Cavicchio and his band. Ticket sales are ongoing at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.); the last day for ticket sales is Friday, Jan. 13. For additional information, please call Constituent Services at 311 or 617-394-2270. ‘Soaps & Sachets: A Valentine’s Indulgence for Seniors’ at the Connolly Center M ayor Carlo DeMaria and the Council on Aging are pleased to announce Soaps & Sachets: A Valentine’s Indulgence for Seniors. Create your signature fragrance, pamper yourself or share it with someone special. You will learn the art of soap making and sachet making from our own Cathi at the Connolly Center. This is a one-day class scheduled for Monday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. Space is limited to 20 participants. Please sign up by Jan. 17, 2023, at the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.). For more information, please call Constituent Services at 311 or 617394-2270.
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