Home tours benefit Chamber scholarship
A tour of homes in the Annisquam and Rowley Shore area is planned for Saturday by the businesswomen of Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce to support the Carolyn O'Connor Scholarship.
The Chamber scholarship benefits a woman who is changing careers or returning to the workforce after an absence and is in need of further education. The businesswomen have given out four $1,000 scholarships since it was created in 2006 and named after Carolyn O'Connor, the first chairperson of the Chamber women's group.
The group is hoping that "Home for the Holidays" will either raise enough funds to increase the scholarship amount, or to increase the number of scholarships in the year 2010.
The self-guided tour is open to the public, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and several homes will be professionally decorated for the holidays.
Tickets are priced at $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the tour. A map showing the location of the homes can be picked up along with tickets on the day of the tour at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, 33 Commercial St., between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Anyone seeking more information on the program may contact that Chamber office at 978-283-1601, or by visiting capeannchamber.com.
Saving money on soaring cost of healthcare
The Chamber welcomes Kevin J. Counihan, chief marketing officer of the Commonwealth of Mass. Health Connector Authority, and John Vigliotti, health insurance broker, to educate the public, address concerns and give tips for saving money when purchasing healthcare. Kevin has been in the healthcare and employee benefits business for over 25 years serving in a variety of positions including underwriting, finance, marketing, sales and operations. The breakfast, co-sponsored by Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Northeast HomeCare, will be held Nov. 13, at Seacoast, 292 Washington Street in Gloucester.
The Breakfast Club will also include the introduction of new Chamber members, special salutes, and the chance to mix with business colleagues and elected officials. A table will be provided for all Chamber member insurance brokers to display material about their business. The meal will be served promptly at 7:30 a.m., and the program will conclude by 9:30 a.m. Tours of Seacoast will be available after the talk. Tickets are $20 and may be reserved by contacting the Chamber at 978-283-1601 or info@capeannchamber.com. Advance payment is appreciated.
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