The Council on Aging Celebrates Black History Month

Mayor Carlo DeMaria and The Council on Aging have planned two movie events in February at the Connolly Center located at 90 Chelsea St. in celebration of Black History Month.

On Thursday, February 2, 2023: our feature presentation is the movie “Marshall” starring Chadwick Boseman as Thurgood Marshall. In 1940, Thurgood Marshall is a young lawyer for the NAACP who crisscrosses the country defending innocent African-Americans from unjust indictments in court. A true story drama, Thurgood Marshall was the Supreme Court’s first African American Justice.

On Thursday, February 23, 2023: our feature presentation is the movie “Bessie” starring Queen Latifah as the legendary American Blues singer Bessie Smith. As a young singer from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Bessie and her sibling were left orphaned leaving their abusive older sister to raise them. To help support the family, Bessie worked in Vaudeville shows. She pushed her way into the business and finally got a record deal. Eventually, her success dries up only to lead to a comeback.

Showtime for each movie is at 1pm. Refreshments will be served free of charge. For additional information, please call Constituent Services at 311 or 617-394-2270.

Mayor DeMaria Announces February Senior Social

Mayor Carlo DeMaria and The Council on Aging have planned the February Senior Social in celebration of Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 11:45am at Anthony’s Restaurant, 105 Canal Street in Malden, MA.

Upon arrival at 11:00am, you will be greeted by Anthony’s friendly staff in their fireplaced lounge with a hot cup of coffee/tea and some delicious breakfast pastry. At 11:45am, we will join the party upstairs in the Terrace Room for dinner and dancing. This month, The COA has chosen a special meal for you to enjoy. Our first course is a garden salad, followed by Italian wedding soup, a split menu of roasted chicken with gravy, baked fish, rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables with ice cream and cake for dessert. You will enjoy dancing to all your favorite tunes with Ray Cavicchio and his band. For additional information, please call Constituent Services at 311 or 617-394-2270.