Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 29, 2023 Bernice ‘Neicei’ Degen, longtime Malden senior rights advocate, at 96 Headed Council on Aging for 24 years, also founded Malden Cultural Center for budding artists By Th e Advocate B ernice “Neicei” (Freedman) Degen, a tireless advocate for senior rights in the city of Malden from the late 1970s Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR STOREWIDE PRICE REDUCTIONS! Closed Christmas Day * Reg. Hours New Year’s Eve * Open New Year’s Day 10AM-3 PM STORE HOURS: Sun. - Wed.: 9AM - 6PM / Thurs. - Sat. 9AM - 7PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! -------------------WE HAVE GIFT CARDS! Green Label Cigar Sale! Buy 2 Cigars, Get One FREE! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 into the 1990s, passed away on December 17. She was 96. Neicei also was a spirited champion for the arts in Malden, successfully campaigning for the establishment of the Malden Cultural Center, where budding artists could create and perform their crafts. She was also an avowed advocate for feminism and Judaism throughout her life. She was born and raised in Malden and lived here most of her life. For some 24 years, she served as director of the Malden Council on Aging, which set policies for seniors in Malden – most notably connecting them with services available to them locally, statewide and from the federal government. A poet, musical composer and performing artist, her family said her creative spirit illushould be celebrated. Neicei was the daughter of Bernice ‘Neicei’ Degen minated the world around her. She found any excuse to throw a party, reveling in every special occasion with family and friends, embodying the belief that life the late Julius and Ethel Freedman and wife of 45 years to Jerome Degen. She was the mother of Josh Degen of Groton, Mass., and the late Suzanne Tabansky. She was the mother-inlaw of Amy Degen and the late Jerry Tabansky and the sister of the late Miriam Portman. She was the grandmother of Ella Tabasky, Becca Tabasky, Danya Degen and Alia Degen. Funeral Services were held at Temple Tiferet Shalom (489 Lowell Street, Peabody) on December 19. Interment followed in Sharon Memorial Park. Job Program geared towards people 50 and older continues at the Malden Public Library T Our 51st Anniversary Chris - 2023 he Malden Public Library continues to offer 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: #2) March 6 – Resumes (Part #1) March 20 – Resumes (Part #2) 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. January 3 – Self-Assessment: January 17 – Tell Me A Little About Yourself February 7 – LinkedIn (Part #1) February 21 – LinkedIn (Part Happy Holidays! 50+ Job seekers
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