Cambridge Savings Bank Charitable Foundation recently gave a grant of $5,000 to Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) for its Meals on Wheels Program and has provided a total of $15,000 in food assistance grants since the beginning of the pandemic. These grants ensure that MVES’ program participants are have access to carefully prepared meals delivered on a daily basis by a person who knows and cares about them. Most participants are low to moderate income individuals and the program helps to ensure that food insecurity is being met.
Across the communities MVES serves of Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winthrop, Meals on Wheels delivers an average of 3,200 meals daily making sure that MVES consumers will receive a nutritious meal.
âThe Center is starting to bloom again,â said Laura Mueller, program director.
Exercise classes being offered include line dancing, exercise with balance and strength, yoga and Zumba. There are also events planned for socialization with arts and crafts and bingo.
âPeople are starting to come back because we make them feel safe coming in,â said Joanne Conlin, president of the board of directors. âItâs like life is starting again for many who have felt isolated.â
The popular line dancing class started a few weeks ago, and the group is already stepping up their moves. They have 18 people signed up, but are limiting numbers to follow CDC guidelines. It is recommended to call in before class.
Council on Aging holds Stock the Bar raffle to benefit seniors
Council on Aging holds Stock the Bar raffle to benefit seniors 04/08/2021
and last updated 2021-04-09 00:12:45-04
The Lafayette Council on Aging, like many local non-profits, was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fundraisers were canceled left and right.
But the COA didn t quit, and decided to hold a unique fundraiser that would give three lucky winners nearly everything a bartender could ask for and, at the same time, help a great non-profit do some great work.
After nearly a month-long chance to purchase tickets for the giveaway, the Stock the Bar raffle was held Thursday night at Legends in Scott.
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