State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and the Mayor’s Office hosted North End Senior Pride Day on Friday, September 18th. It was a night of appreciation for our Seniors and all they do for our neighborhood. The event was held at Christopher Columbus Plaza and included music by Street Magic, BINGO with prizes, barbecue, raffles and giveaways. Photos by Patrick Read More…
Seniors at the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) enjoyed a gorgeous, fun and sun-filled day out at Salem recently, before the rapid change to crisp fall weather. Nearly four dozen seniors attended, accompanied by NE/WE NSC staff and volunteers. It was a scenic drive to the ocean and everyone lunched at Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its Labor Day Party last week. Over 3 dozen seniors turned out for one last summer meal of pasta, chicken, potatoes, egg salad, and cake. Maria Stella, Gulla, Director, gave a rousing speech to the crowd. “More than one last barbecue,” she said emphatically, Read More…
Seniors at the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) enjoyed a gorgeous, fun and sun-filled day out at Rockport last month. Nearly four dozen seniors and students from their English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program attended, accompanied by NE/WE NSC staff and volunteers. It was a scenic drive to the Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its Mother’s Day party on Friday, May 8th. Over 50 mothers and their spouses and friends turned out for a home-cooked meal of salad, chicken cacciatore, and cake. Everyone in attendance got the “mother treatment” and was served with love, with no dishes to Read More…
FriendshipWorks is seeking elders in North End who may need support getting to and from medical appointments, help with a project or simply to have a friendly visit. FriendshipWorks offers services free of charge to elders who may not have a support network to help care for them. FriendshipWorks connects elders with volunteers who are Read More…
Mayor Marty Walsh, Councilor Sal LaMattina and Elderly Commissioner Emily Shea visited seniors at the North End’s Nazarro Center on Tuesday morning. The North End seniors spoke to the mayor about basic city services and their quality of life as elder residents. (Photos by Mayor’s Office Photo by Isabel Leon)
On Monday June 5th, Mayor Martin Walsh and Boston Senior Services held a Harbor Cruise for seniors from the North End. A box lunch was served and the cruise was one and one half hours around our beautiful Boston Harbor. I am including some pictures of the event, a great time for all. Photos by Read More…
A grand time was had by North End seniors at a Limoncello’s luncheon last week. On hand were NEAD officers, John Romano, Karen D’Amico, Maria Puopolo, George Hadaya and special guest, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz. The North End’s own Michelle Morgan captured the fun in these photos. Photos by Michelle Morgan. (Click on images to Read More…
On a beautiful sunny April afternoon, Carla Gomes hosted a free luncheon for 65 North End seniors at Antico Forno on Salem Street. In attendance were the North End Younger Seniors Club, Mary Romano and friends, Christine and Joe from Langone Waterman’s, and Emma Shea, Commissioner for Elder Affairs from Mayor Walsh’s office. The seniors Read More…
A group of North End seniors enjoyed spending Monday on a Newport, RI bus trip visiting the slots parlor there. The trip was organized by Bobby Church and sponsored by local officials including City Councilor Sal LaMattina, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and State Senator Anthony Pettruccelli. Some pictures from the trip are shown in the Read More…
Annissa Essaibi George, candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, spent the morning meeting with residents of the Casa Maria Elderly Housing on Endicott Street in the North End to learn about their concerns about living in Boston. Annissa is committed to connecting seniors to the various resources The City of Boston offers to its senior Read More…