The Metro Boston Aging and Disability Resource Consortium (ADRC) was recently awarded a grant from the Administration for Community Living to promote COVID-19 booster vaccinations to the populations they serve. The Metro Boston ADRC is […]
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Celebrating 50 years of the national Senior Nutrition Program
Somerville Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is joining the Administration for Community Living and senior nutrition service providers nationwide this March to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the national Senior Nutrition Program. Since 1972, the Senior […]
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Harvard Employees Credit Union supports elder services
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is pleased to announce that the Harvard University Employees Credit Union (HUECU) is donating $10,000 to support local elder services. The funds will benefit programs that rely on local revenues to […]
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Elder food supplement program needs monthly volunteers
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is seeking volunteers to help with food deliveries for local older adults. The SCES Commodity Supplemental Food Program is a volunteer powered program that provides two bags of groceries monthly for […]
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SCES offering gift cards for COVID booster clinic
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is offering $25 Target gift cards to encourage participation in a local Senior Day COVID booster clinic on Nov. 15 and 16. The clinic will be held from 11 to 4 […]
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SCES recognizes unsung heroes at Serving Seniors ‘21
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) recognized six people who are doing essential work to support the independence and dignity of local older adults at Serving Seniors 2021. The annual awards ceremony was held virtually on Nov. […]
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SCES Director Paul Hollings to retire in April
Paul Hollings has announced that he will be retiring next year from his position as Executive Director of Somerville Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). In a letter announcing his pending retirement, Hollings wrote that “Our mission […]
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SCES partners with SHS for Grab-and-Go meals
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) and the Culinary Department at Somerville High School have partnered to offer Grab-and-Go meals this fall. The meals are free for eligible recipients. Cambridge or Somerville residents over age 60 are […]
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SHINE offers free Medicare counseling for Open Enrollment
Medicare plans often change, and because of that it’s important to be mindful of Medicare Open Enrollment, even if you’re satisfied with your current coverage. The open enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. […]
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East Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation donates $5,000 to support SCES Money Management program
The East Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of East Cambridge Savings Bank, recently made a $5,000 grant to support the Money Management program at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). This grant is matching the […]
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