The recipients registered for Project Care Pack in the February and March newsletters.
The care packs, with helpful consumer items, humorous notes and inspirational thoughts, are intended for seniors who have been cut off from family and otherwise isolated during the pandemic year especially this past winter.
After handing out packs Wednesday, distribution will continue Thursday at the monthly Grab and Go events at the Whipple Senior Center between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Karen Johnston, director of Weymouth Elder Services, described the completion of another feel good senior project, one in a series she has been running this past year. She thanked Mayor Bob Hedlund for his consistent support and encouragement.
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Daughters of the American Revolution honors four local students
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The Colonel Thomas Lothrop Old Colony Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored four students at the chapter’s 2021 Good Citizens award ceremony via Zoom March 7.
Each student was nominated by the staff and faculty of their high schools and wrote an essay on the topic, “How do the combined actions of so many keep our nation moving forward?”
Honorees included Alyssa McInnis from Weymouth High School, Siobhan Burke from Hull High School, Quinn Walsh from Cohasset High School, and Savannah Murphy from Whitman Hanson Regional High School.
South Shore Health to hold Walk for Hospice
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South Shore Health’s Walk for Hospice will be held from 7 to 10 a.m. June 12, starting at Weymouth High School, 1 Wildcat Way, South Weymouth.
“We are so excited to celebrate 30 years of our Walk for Hospice,” said Gabe Mahoney, director of hospice, palliative and supportive care at South Shore Health. “Every year, the Walk for Hospice allows us to reconnect with families from years past. We can’t wait to resume this outdoor event, welcome those who are new to the walk and experience a wonderful day filled with special memories.”
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BAKER HASN T SEEN ANYTHING QUITE LIKE THIS The governor s annual State of the Commonwealth address is a time to set priorities for the year ahead. And along with combating the Covid-19 pandemic, Gov. Charlie Baker had the mood of the country on his mind last night.