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Calendar of Events

Below is a list of Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging's schedule of up-coming events and other activities occuring throughout Central Massachussetts. Events are posted frequently and displayed in date order with the most recent at the top. If you would like further information on a particular event please email us at SeniorConnection.

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Briarwood Events

Date:02-05-2012 through 03-27-2012
Location:Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community
65 Briarwood Circle
Worcester, Massachusetts 01606

FEBRUARY - MARCH 2012 EVENTS

Sunday, February 5, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Pianist Mackenzie Melemed is a junior at the Bancroft School. He has performed at the White House, at Carnegie Hall and has won myriad awards. Words can’t describe how very talented this young man is. You will have to see him for yourself!

Mondays, February 6, 13, 27 & March 5, 12, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
The Worcester Institute for Senior Education (W.I.S.E.) presents Shakespeare the Matchmaker. Professor Joe Earls is Group Leader for this course where you will meet five sets of lovers (and some friends) who provide us with five separate paths to love.

Tuesday, Febraury 7, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Jack Craig, pianist and music educator presents “Kiss Me Kate.” Experience some of Broadway’s greatest music by singing your way right through the synopsis of this landmark Broadway musical. It’s a perfect program for those who truly love Broadway musicals, and wouldn’t be satisfied with just one or two songs from a show!

Wednesday, February 9, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
The Music Club of Worcester will perform a concert of instrumentalists, pianists and vocalists.

Sunday, February 12, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (snow date 2/26)
Mass Local Food Cooperative Presents Edible Boston Magazine’s Editor and Publisher, Ilene Bezahler. She will speak on “The Evolution of the Local Food Movement and where it’s going in Central Massachusetts.”

Sunday, February 19, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Greater Worcester Opera Aria Sing Amazing vocalists will make this a perfect Sunday afternoon!

Tuesday, February 21, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Joy of Music: Nancy Ackerman, Clarinet, Sang Hee Kim Piano We are so fortunate to have these world-class musicians performing at Briarwood through this renowned Worcester music program.

Tuesday, February 28, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Art Matters: Rembrandt & Vermeer Beautiful prints and fun, enlightening art education make this program a work of art!

Tuesday, March 6, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Jack Craig, pianist and music educator presents “Frank Sinatra: Blue Eyes at his Best” Sinatra became as much of a 20th century icon as an entertainer could be, and over the span of his sixty year career ‘did it his way’!

Monday, March 12, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ray Smith presents his “Bea Smith Fashion Trunk Show”. Wonderful fashions come to Briarwood--shopping made easy, and he will special order your size if he does not have it and will get it to you pronto! Shopping the way it should be!

Tuesday, March 13, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Fabulous pianist and silent movie collector, Richard Hughes presents his “Silent Movie Piano”. Laugh out loud at real comedy while Richard plays the piano. Not to be missed!

Saturday, March 17, 7:00 p.m.
The fabulous Elaine Crane and Greater Worcester Opera present “Sopranopalooza”, a fundraiser to benefit this amazing non-profit opera organization. This is an evening of fun, silent auctions, food and endless beautiful Soprano serenades!

Tuesday, March 20, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Joy of Music: Priscilla Kjorlaug, piano Priscilla is an accomplished pianist who is sure to make this an afternoon you will long remember.b

Tuesday, March 27, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Art Matters: Human Beautiful prints and fun, enlightening art education make this program a work of art!

Briarwood is a non-profit community that includes Independent Living cottages and apartments Assisted Living apartments, and the Knollwood Nursing Center for skilled nursing and rehabilitation services Questions? Please Contact: Anita Thomas, PR/Community Outreach Director: Telephone 508-852-9007 E-mail: amthomas@briarwoodsl.com
Schedules are subject to change due to weather and other factors.



LGBT Elders in a Changing World

Date:03-16-2012
Time:8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:Salem State University School of Social Work
Marsh Conference Center, Central Campus
Salem, Massachusetts

An interdisciplinary Practice and Policy Conference for Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults and Caregivers

Keynote Speaker:
Judith Bradford, Ph.D., Director, Center for Population Research in LGBT Health, The Fenway Institute
Screening of Gen Silent with discussion session moderated by filmmaker Stu Maddox
15 workshops covering programming and direct service, HIV and aging, transgender aging, bereavement, public policy, and more topics.

Presented by:
LGBT Aging Project
North Shore Elder Services
Salem State University

Cost:
$95 includes conference and lunch
$45 for seniors (60+) and students with current student ID
$30 4.5 Social Work CEU’s

Registration:
www.lgbt2012.eventbrite.com



The Annual Bowl-A-Thon

Date:04-01-2012
Time:3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:AMF Bowling
101 Southbridge Street
Auburn MA

Phi Theta Kappa Presents
The Annual Bowl-A-Thon

Cost - $25 Per Person
Includes:
Two hours of bowling, bowling shoes, pizza, soda and dessert

Proceeds to benefit The Jimmy Fund and Audio Journal

For more information please contact: Valerie@audiojournal.net



“Living Well With Cancer”
Life After The Diagnosis: Lung and Colon/Rectal Cancer

Date:04-05-2012
Time:9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Location:Hogan Center
Holy Cross College
Worcester MA

Elder & Disability Law Advocates, a law firm dedicated to serving the needs of the elderly population and people with disabilities, is proud to present Living Well With Cancer Symposium. This Symposium, “Living Well With Cancer” - Life After The Diagnosis: Lung and Colon/Rectal Cancer, is a free community event designed for those suffering from, or those providing care to those suffering from, Lung and Colon/Rectal Cancer. The event is designed to equip those people with the skills necessary to understand and address issues in Lung and Colon/Rectal Cancer such as: Making Sense of Chemotherapy and Clinical Trials; What is the Role of Alternative Medicine in Cancer?; How Can Palliative Care Make Cancer Livable?; Latest Treatments in Lung Cancer and New Advancements in Colon/Rectal Cancer; as well as, Being Organized and Prepared For The Future .

The Symposium includes a free buffet lunch and an exhibit area with more than 30 exhibit booths to provide educational material to attendees, Sponsors, exhibitors, and Symposium attendees. Participants will have a great networking opportunity for personal interaction and conversation.

For more information please call 508-755-6525



THE AGING WITH DIGNITY CONFERENCE

Date:06-06-2012
Location:College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA

Preventing and Responding to Substance Use and Related Problems in Older Adults

This statewide conference for health and human services professionals focuses on the critically important topic of substance use problems in older adults including discussions on alcohol, prescription and illicit drugs, gambling, smoking and mental - health related issues. As the baby-boomer generation ages these issues are only increasing in importance-so please spread the word.

CEUs for several disciplines are offered as well as certificates of attendance.

If you would like additional information, or you are deaf or hard of hearing, or are a person with a disability who requires accommodation, please contact AdCare Educational Institute, Inc. at (508) 752-7313, TTY: (508) 754-0039.

Co-Sponsored by:
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, the Bureau of Community Health and Prevention and the Healthy Aging and Disability Unit; the Massachusetts Partnership on Substance Use in Older Adults: A Resource Network on Prevention and Addiction; the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs; the Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging and Senior Center Directors; Mass Home Care & AdCare Educational Institute, Inc.



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