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Page 6 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, February 23, 2024 Junior Aid of Malden Hosts Handbag Bingo! O n Friday, February 9th, Junior Aid Association of Malden held their highly sought-after event, Handbag Bingo. The Ballroom at Anthony’s of Malden was fi lled with a sellout crowd Handbag Bingo Chairwoman Helen Kipnis and Junior Aid Association of Malden President Susan Higgins Guests enjoying the evening. A very happy Grand Prize winner, Christina Dill, won the Gucci tote bag. of 400 guests. Junior Aid Association of Malden is led by President Susan Higgins.The nonprofit organization has forty-four dedicated, hardworking women who share one common goal; raise funds for women, children and health reLawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net lated issues - and have fun while doing it!Handbag Bingo was just that, a fun-fi lled and successful fundraiser planned by Handbag Bingo Chairwoman Helen Kipnis along with Committee Members Mary Ann Cutler, Mary Doucette, and Chrissy Keenan. The event included playing Bingo for designer handbags, donated by the organization and its members. The Anthony’s of Malden lobby was fi lled with raffles. Local high school students volunteered for community service to assist the Handbag Bingo Committee with planning; Cora and Ella Holden from Masconomet, Alaina Tarara from Tewksbury, Diane Pedrini from Arlington Catholic, and Shawn Newman from Malden Catholic. Masters of Ceremonies were Scott Cutler and Danny Gillis. "On behalf of the Junior Aid Association of Malden, I would like to express my gratitude to all those in the community who supported Handbag Bingo. The event was a success because of so many; our members’ donations, the guests who purchased tickets, local businesses who donated towards our raffl es, and our student volunteers. I’d especially like to thank the Handbag Bingo Committee who dedicated months to planning this amazing event. The event was fl awless!" said President Susan Higgins. Junior Aid Association of Malden has been a fi xture in Malden for over 110 years. They are dedicated to providing fi - nancial assistance to charitable organizations throughout Malden and the surrounding communities. The organization has two more fundraising events before grants are given out in May 2024. Handbag Bingo II taking place Friday, February 23 at Anthony’s of Malden and their Roaring ‘20s Bootleggers Charity Ball on Saturday, April 6, 2024 taking place at Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown. To purchase tickets please follow them on Facebook, Instagram or email them at JuniorAidAssoc@gmail.com. ~ Home of the Week ~ Come watch Polymnia Choral Society tell the story of Anne Frank’s diary, life and legacy F or over 70 years, Polymnia Choral Society has been deCome visit this conveniently located, well-maintained two-family home situated on a corner lot. This property showcases a roof installed in 2015 and a new heating system. The first-floor unit has 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, with an in-unit laundry facility and access to a patio. 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It’s a powerful and dramatic work in 14 movements that details the life of Anne Frank during the time she was in hiding during World War II. Also included in the piece are excerpts from her diary. Come experience Polymnia Choral Society’s performance of songs inspired by Anne Frank’s writings, life and legacy. In addition, educational materials regarding the Holocaust, Anne Frank’s life and her diary’s infl uence will be available for the audience to learn more about these topics. Due to the seriousness of this concert’s subject matter, it would be appropriate for adults and children aged 12 and up to attend. This concert will be held at the Melrose Performing Arts Center at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School (350 Lynn Fells Pkwy., Melrose, Mass.). Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students. 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