For Immediate Release

Friday, May 9, 2014

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

**CALENDAR LISTING**

Wenham Police and Fire Team up with Council on Aging to Host Senior Luncheon May 21

Will Unveil New Program for Seniors who Wander from Home or Go Missing

WHAT:

Wenham Police Chief Thomas C. Perkins and Fire Chief Robert A. Blanchard announce that their departments have teamed up with the Wenham Council on Aging to host a fun, informative, free luncheon for seniors!

Public Safety Officials will be discussing fire safety, internet fraud, pedestrian safety and unavailing a new program called Operation Safe Net. This program will encourage residents with a relative experiencing Alzheimer’s, Dementia, or any ailment that may cause them to
wander off to preregister biographical info/descriptions with the Police Dept. in order to avoid spending the vital first 30-45 mins being spent obtaining such information when and if someone goes missing.

WHEN:

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at NOON.

Rain or shine!

WHERE:

Wenham Fire Department
140 Main Street
Wenham, MA 01984

WHO:

Wenham Police, Fire and Council on Aging officials.

Open to all Wenham seniors, free of charge.

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