Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 22, 2023 Melrose Arts & Crafts Society Monthly Updates T he December meeting of the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society was held last Monday, December 11, at Melrose First Baptist Church at 9:00 a.m. There were two classes in the morning: making money ties with Linda Camberlain using brand-new 16 one dollar bills with origami techniques; making Smurf ornaments and Santa hats taught by Gerri Tremonte. After the classes, a general meeting was held. During the meeting, 2022-2023 Secret Pals were revealed and new Secret Pals for 2023-2024 were given out to those members wanting to participate. Everyone was excited about the holidays and enjoyed the social time after the meeting to talk with their friends. Our next meeting will be held January 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in First Baptist Church. RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM Gerri Tremonte taught Smurf ornaments and Santa Hats. (Courtesy of Melrose Arts and Crafts) All artists and crafters are welcome. We have members from 10 cities and towns around ASKS| FROM PAGE 5 students. We understand we have work to do and issues that need attention and we are committed to the task in front of us. Holiday Memory: As far as Christmas memories I have too many great ones to just share one. I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Please take this time and spend it with family and friends, let us remember this season is about giving, especially of yourself. Once again Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. School Committee Member Ryan Fisher My gift to the town in 2024 is a year of working very hard behind the scenes to strengthen Saugus Public Schools and provide stability, safety and solutions for our families and staff . If history has taught me anything, it’s that I can’t predict in December what issues Saugus will face over the next twelve months, but we’ve demonstrated as a committee, time and time again, that we’ll face any challenges with integrity. Holiday Memory: The Santa Parade is always going to be my Christmas memory. Linda Camberlain taught origami one dollar bills tie. (Courtesy of Melrose Arts and Crafts) Melrose, from Chelsea to Winchester. If you have questions, would like more information about the Melrose Arts & Crafts Society, call our Membership Chair, Dorothy Iudice, at 781-662-2099. We look forward to seeing you in 2024! Happy holidays and Happy New Year! School Committee Member Ryan Fisher (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) It’s driven by my house since I was a child, and my parents would reschedule our Christmas Eve plans around making sure we were home to see it. I’m now the parent that gets to share that experience with my daughter, and it means so much to have that shared memory that I know she’ll always remember. I’m so grateful to the organizers and volunteers for that gift. School Committee Member Stephanie Mastrocola My Christmas gift for the town this year would be open-mindedness. I want to meet with people and betSchool Committee Member Stephanie Mastrocola (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ter understand their point of views. We don’t always have to agree on everything but if we can put some of our diff erences aside, we can focus on what we can make better for our town. For example, with the School Committee, I want to ask questions and figure out how we can come up with solutions together. We have to work collaboratively but most of all in a respectful way. Holiday Memory: When my son started the Waybright School, I met the most amazing group of people there. ASKS | SEE PAGE 7
7 Publizr Home