THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 17, 2023 Page 3 Melrose Arts & Crafts Society Monthly Meeting T he January Monthly Meeting of the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society was held on Monday, January 23. Many games, including card, board and vocal, were brought and enjoyed by the members. Much laughter and fun were had. Of course, some members worked on the ongoing Teddy Bear Workshop and the Sit and Knit, and some did both! Many thanks to Stacey Minchello, Executive Director of the Melrose Council on Aging, for her very informative talk and amusing antidotes. The February Monthly Meeting of the Society will be held on February 27 at First Baptist Church (561 Main St., Melrose) from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. If you are interested, drop by a monthly meeting or call Dorothy Iudice at 781662-2099. Board games AUTOTECH A Melrose Arts & Crafts Society member Malden balloon business owner heading to Wisconsin for Charitable Big Balloon Build in March Special to The Advocate sabel Delacruz, owner of Balloons Filled with Love in Malden, Massachusetts, has been selected as part of a talented team of international Balloon Professionals tasked with creating a gigantic immersive Balloon World using more than 100,000 balloons all in aid of Inspiration Ministries and Inspired Coffee. As part of one of the biggest, most unique projects for the state of Wisconsin, working as part of the Big Balloon Build team, Delacruz will be using the skills she has developed over the last seven-plus years to create larger-than-life animal characters in a gigantic Great Outdoors scene over 10,000 square feet (about twice the area of a basketball court). This is all in aid of the chariI ties Inspiration Ministries and Inspired Coffee. Their mission is to empower people with disabilities to live with greater purpose and achieve their individual best in the thriving environment. They do this by supporting people with a range of disabilities through job training, coaching and mentorship to assist in placement into a fully integrated work setting. Delacruz along with 65 other Balloon Professionals from around the world will be leaving their businesses for five days to create this incredible project for children and adults with disabilities and help make an impact in the city of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Event Producer Stuart Davies said, “What an amazing event this is going to be, Isabel is going to be part of something so big, something so different, something so exciting; all in support of ‘Inspired Coffee’ demonstrating how the joy of balloons can also make a difference to the lives of so many.” Delacruz is excited to contribute her creativity to help make a difference in the world. Delacruz had been chosen to participate in Balloon Wonderland in 2022 and made a difference in support of Give Kids the World in Florida. For more information visit the website www.balloonsfilledwithlove.com and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ BalloonsFilledwithLove). DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ GET YOUR VEHICLE SPRING READY! Our Spring Service includes: • Complete Safety Check • AC Check • Engine Light Check • Suspension Check with Oil Change Special Only $79.95 2012 SMART CAR CABRIOLET Convertible, Excellent Condition, Deluxe Package, Heated Seats, Most Power Options, Clean Title, Only 81K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $9,900 Easy Financing Available! (Most vehicles. Restrictions apply) 2013 KIA SOUL Loaded with Power Options, Sun Roof, Heated Seats, Remote Starter, Clean Title, Only 86K Miles! TRADES WELCOME! $8,995 (781) 321-8841 • (617) 571-9869 1236 EasternAve • Malden EddiesAutotech.com Vehicle! We Pay Cash For Your
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