Mystic Valley Elder Services

02/23/2026

Mystic Valley is still here for your questions — we can be reached by phone today at 781-324-7705. A few reminders and tips for weathering the storm:
❄️ Keep your cell phone and other devices charged.
❄️ Make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have batteries.
❄️ Check in with a friend or family member. Be especially aware of those with health conditions.
❄️ Keep out drafts by closing curtains and blinds, especially when the sun isn’t out. You can also put rolled-up towels or blankets against doors or drafty windows.
❄️ You may be tempted to keep the heat low, but it’s not worth the risk to your health. Set your thermostat to around 68 or where you’re comfortable. Resources for post-storm financial assistance with home heating: www.mves.org/resources-for-winter-energy-assistance
❄️ Many people are offering shoveling services on local Facebook groups. If you’re considering this, check reviews before contacting anyone. Try asking the Facebook group for feedback and searching on Google if it’s a business. Don’t pay upfront for services.
❄️ If you might need shoveling help in the future, try calling your City Hall or Town Hall. Many communities help connect residents with people offering snow removal.

02/22/2026

Spring feels far away with this forecast, but it WILL return. And it will bring our latest series at Ironstone Farm! 🐴 This program is for people with memory loss and their family caregivers. Experience the joy and calm of animal therapy in a welcoming, accepting environment. Meet other families who understand your caregiver journey. It books up quickly, so reserve your spot! Call Kathy at Mystic Valley at 781-388-2350. Details on this flyer.
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02/19/2026

👏 Every day in our community, people make a difference in the lives of older adults and people with disabilities. They deserve recognition and YOU can help them receive it.

🏅 Mystic Valley Elder Services will present our Community All-Star Awards this spring. If you know someone who makes an impact, please nominate them for an award. They do NOT need to be affiliated with MVES. The main criteria are:

✨ Someone who goes above and beyond for older adults or for adults with disabilities
✨ Active in Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Wakefield or Winthrop

🫂 Examples of Community All-Stars include a volunteer who gives hours of their time, a veteran who supports older or disabled veterans, or someone who always helps out at the local senior center.

📢 Nominations are due by April 1. Visit www.mves.org/mves50 to learn more or to fill out a simple nomination form. You can also share your nominations or questions via development@mves.org or 781-388-4802.

🎉 The All-Star Award winners will be honored at our spring fundraiser, the MVES Legacy50 Summit, on June 4. The Keynote Speaker will be Ashton Applewhite, a TED Mainstage speaker, author, and leading voice in the anti-ageism movement. Details and tickets at www.mves.org/Legacy50.

City of Revere Elder Services Malden Senior Center Medford Senior Center Chelsea Senior Center Town of Wakefield Council on Aging Milano Family Senior Center North Reading Elder Services Town of Stoneham, MA North Reading, MA

02/18/2026

Happy Lunar New Year, 新年快乐! We kicked off the holiday by participating in the 17th Lunar New Year Gala in on Feb. 7. This is fantastic tradition and we were happy to take part again. Be sure to check out the Chinese Culture Connection page for beautiful photos of the performances, costumes and more. May the Year of the Horse bring everyone joy!

02/15/2026

Our Wellness Nurses made the most of February, which is American Heart Month in addition to Valentine’s Day. Nurses Janelle and Katelyn gave a Heart Health presentation at several of our Supportive Housing sites. Next up, they hosted a heart-themed painting activity with our Resident Service Coordinators. ..

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! We had a fantastic time at our Supportive Housing sites throughout Greater Boston. Here are some of the highlights — from roses to cocoa bars — in City of Chelsea Massachusetts- Gov, City of Everett, City of Malden (Official), City of Revere, Town of Stoneham, MA, and Town of Wakefield, MA - Government. Special thanks to our Housing Authority partners in each of these communities.
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Chelsea Housing Authority

02/13/2026

Massachusetts aims to help 2,400 residents transition from nursing homes to community settings. Mystic Valley Elder Services was proud to comment for this excellent article from GBH News. MVES is one of the agencies helping people with disabilities and older adults return to the community. There are challenges in transitioning from a nursing facility — but the state’s program helps people find a true home again and reduces costs in the process.
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“I’m doing a lot better," says one man who is now living in the community.

02/12/2026

We love our communities, so it seems only fitting that we had a Valentine’s theme for our festivities in Winthrop yesterday! This was the latest of our 50th anniversary events in each of our 11 towns and cities. It was a pleasure to reflect on our decades of partnership with Winthrop Massachusetts and its Council on Aging, and to see our guests having a fantastic time. It was truly a sweet celebration, with giveaways, raffles, a DJ and dancing, luncheon and more. Special thanks to:
💖 MA Representative Jeffrey Rosario Turco, who addressed our guests
💖 Winthrop Council on Aging Director Matthew Rodes (who is also an MVES Board member)
💖 Suburban Home Health Care, our sponsors for this event
💖 Judie VanKooiman, who joined us from the MVES Board of Directors
💖 Melissa Turco, wife of the Representative, who crafted Valentine’s wreaths for two of the raffles, and raffle basket donor Seen Your Feet
💖 The MVES leadership and staff who planned and carried out a fantastic day
💖 The people of Winthrop!..

02/10/2026

Our leadership and our HR Department are always coming up with fun ways to show our team they're appreciated. Today we had a Valentine's popup with roses and a sweet treat. Valentine's Day came early for a reason. Normally our Supportive Housing Team works at sites around the community, so they got to feel the love while they were at Mystic Valley HQ today! 🩷🩷🩷

02/10/2026

Thank you to the Massachusetts Bankers Association Charitable Foundation for supporting our Money Management Program with a $5,500 grant! This was a special honor since organizations must be nominated to receive a grant — special thanks to Chris DiBenedetto, VP, Eagle Bank, for nominating Mystic Valley. Our Money Management Program helps and with their day-to-day personal finances, thanks to the support of our community.

📷 Chris DiBenedetto, VP, Eagle Bank (far right) presents the grant to MVES leaders (from left to right) Chief of Staff Liane Cassavoy, Clinical Services Director Lisa Felci Jimenez, CEO Lisa Gurgone and COO Lesley Nolan.

02/07/2026

The Mystic Valley Team ended our week with a wicked fun Super Bowl party! Trivia, game food, Bad Bunny and Green Day tunes and more. We even had a REAL Super Bowl Ring! Maureen brought it in for our team to admire. Her son received it while working for the Pats organization We’re also filling out “prop sheets,” stay tuned to see who wins.

02/05/2026

These ladies came with their game faces on! Mystic Valley Elder Services organized a kickboxing class, part of our ongoing effort to promote health and wellness for our team. RaqiSa did a great job leading our group. It was both fun and challenging...