Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 29, 2024 Mystic Valley Elder Services hosts Legislative Breakfast By Tara Vocino A consumer, Patricia Bainton, of Salem Street, shared how Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) has helped her during Tuesday’s Legislative Breakfast. MVES Board President Brian Snell asked board members to stand to be recognized. Sta te Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian, who represents parts of Malden, is vice chair of the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Elder Aff airs. Transitional Care and Nursing Director Lisa Jimenez, RN, shared a sample client’s story of how MVES provided her with services, including hospice care. Shown from left to right: State Representative Joe McGonagle, Medford Mayor Breanna LungoKoehn, State Senator Jason Lewis, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, MVES CEO Lisa Gurgone, State Representatives Paul Donato, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Sean Garballey and MVES Board President Brian Snell. MVES CEO Lisa Gurgone offered remarks during Mystic Valley Elder Services’ Legislative Breakfast on Tuesday. State Senator Sal DiDomenico, who serves Everett residents, said the State House sees what MVES does daily. Malden City Council President Stephen Winslow said he’s appreciative of the work that MVES does. State Representative Jeff rey Turco shared how Mystic Valley Elder Services has helped his mother-in-law. State Senator Pat Jehlen said it’s inspiring to hear the good work that Mystic Valley Elder Services does. Job Program geared towards people 50 and older continues at the Malden Public Library 50+ Job seekers T he Malden Public Library continues to off er an online job support program for people 50 years old and older. The 50+ Job Seekers Program is a free service, and people 50 years or older are welcome to join any or all of the sessions, which are held on Zoom. Anyone interested who doesn’t have a computer or isn’t familiar with Zoom is welcome to come to the library and borrow a Chromebook during the sessions. Library staff will make sure anyone interested in participating can do so. The morning sessions are from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and meet on the fi rst and third Wednesdays. Here are the session dates and topics: April 3 – Cover Letters & Using AI in the Job Search April 17 – Networking May 1 – Interview Strategies May 15 – Interview Practice June 5 – Thinking Outside the Box June 12 – Marketing Plan The Library is excited to continue off ering this program and encourages anyone interested to attend. Call the Malden Public Library with questions at 781324-0218; ask for Marita.
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