Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2022 Cambridge Health Alliance Names Doug Kress New Chief Community Officer 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 At this time, the state requires everyone to wear masks We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville and Boston’s metro-north communities, has named Doug Kress as its new chief community offi cer. He most recently served as the director of health and human services for the City of Somerville (Mass.). At CHA, Mr. Kress will build partnerships with community-based nonprofi t groups, local governments, and state and regional agencies to advance the health system’s clinical, research, and policy initiatives. He will oversee CHA’s Department of Community Health Improvement, which leads eff orts to improve access and health status outcomes in the communities we serve, and link its resources to strategic priorities. He will also strengthen lines of communication throughout all of CHA’s communities to identify potential collaborations and develop community-based programs that respond to the needs of its patients and local residents. Mr. Kress comes to CHA with more than 20 years of experience in municipal leadership, policy development, and community organizing. He has a proven track record in developing multi-sector collaborations, building public/private partnerships, navigating local regulations, and employing data analysis to drive results and engage communities. During his tenure with the City of Somerville, Mr. Kress successfully reorganized and expanded the Department of Health and Human Services, overseeing areas including public and school health, prevention, emergency preparedness, the Council on Aging, and veterans’ services. Managing a staff of 65, he developed and implemented the department’s policies, goals, objectives, and performance measures, including the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce, performance management, employee relations and engagement, and oversight of grant, local, state, and federal funding opportunities. He also expanded the department’s focus to better emphasize behavioral health, equity, accessibility, and community engagement. Prior to that position, Mr. Kress held several public administraDOUG KRESS, new chief community offi cer at Cambridge Health Alliance. tor roles in Minnesota, including director of development services for the City of Minneapolis and policy aide for a Minneapolis City Council member. He holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota and a master’s in public policy from Tufts University. “Doug is an experienced and driven leader who deeply understands our organization and shares our commitment to improve the health of our communities, and we are thrilled he is joining our team,” said CHA’s CEO Assaad Sayah, MD. Free Gardening Workshop June 11 / Taller gratis de jardinería básica Junio 11 Free Virtual Gardening Basics Workshop Saturday, June 11 at 11 AM. Do you have a sunny spot outside that gets 6-8 hours of sun? Have you always wanted to grow veggies but are not sure how to get started? Then we have just the workshop for you. Talk and learn with Janet Moses, an experienced gardener who will answer your questions. No backyard? No problem, we will also discuss veggies you can grow in pots. We will meet VIRTUAL through Zoom. We will send out the Zoom link closer to the workshop date. Fifteen participants will receive a pot, soil, and vegetable seeding (Pick Up Only). As well square foot gardening guide and instructions on building a raised bed via email. While we welcome all to attend our virtual meeting, the free planting materials are only for Revere residents. Priority will be given to those who have not received them in the past. We will provide the materials to those who attend. If we have more Revere residents at the workshop than materials, then we will raffl e them. básica AM. Tiene un lugar soleado al aire libre que reciba de 6 a 8 horas de sol? Quiere cultivar verduras, pero Taller gratis de jardinería Sábado 11 de junio a las 11 no está seguro cómo empezar? Entonces tenemos el taller perfecto para usted. Venga, hable, y aprenda con Janet Moses Ella tiene varios años de experiencia en jardinería. No tiene un patio? No hay problema, también hablaremos de las verduras que puede cultivar en macetas. Nos reuniremos VIRTUALMENTE a través de Zoom. Llene esta aplicación si quiere participar. Mandaremos el link de Zoom cuando la fecha del taller esté cerca. Habrá interpretación en español. Se regalará maceta, tierra y planta a quince participantes. (Tendrán que recoger estos materiales). Además, le mandaremos por correo electrónico una guía de jardinería que explica el método de sembrar usando pies cuadrados. Todos están bienvenidos a participar en el taller virtual, pero los materiales gratis para sembrar, son sólo para los residentes de Revere. Se dará prioridad a quienes no los hayan recibido en el pasado. Daremos los materiales a quienes asistan al taller. Si tenemos más residentes de Revere en el taller que materiales, haremos una rifa para escoger los ganadores.
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