Collage of 6 current and old, black-and-white photos of MVES staff, volunteers and people receiving services. With 50th anniversary logo in the bottom right corner.

Mystic Valley Elder Services is Celebrating 50 Years of Independence and Dignity for Older Adults, People with Disabilities and Caregivers

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) is excited to celebrate our 50th anniversary! We will be marking our anniversary in a variety of ways, including:

• A Kick-Off Event on June 24, 2025, the month we were founded in 1975 (See details below, including the registration form!)

• A series of events held in partnership with each of the 11 communities we serve

• A finale event to close out our 50th year, on June 4, 2026, with luncheon, keynote presentation, panel discussions and more

Throughout our anniversary year, we’ll be highlighting the progress MVES has made to improve the lives of older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers. We will also be honoring individuals who have contributed to aging services in the 11 communities we serve.

You’re Invited to Our Kick-Off Event

Join us on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 as we officially launch our 50th anniversary! Our Kick-Off Event will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. at 400 Rivers Edge Drive, 1st Floor, Conference Room, in Medford. Scroll down to reserve your spot! Event highlights include:

• Keynote speaker Edward Alan Miller, Ph.D., Professor of Gerontology and Chair of the UMass Boston Gerontology Department

• Remarks by Lisa Gurgone, Mystic Valley Elder Services Chief Executive Officer

• Lunch reception

• Presentation of our yearlong schedule of events in partnership with our 11 communities

Dr. Edward Alan Miller shown from the shoulders up, against a grey background. He is smiling and looking directly into the camera. Wearing a dark blue suit, bright blue necktie printed with small circular shapes, and a light blue dress shirt.

Additional Speaker Bio: Dr. Miller is editor-in-chief of the Journal of Aging & Social Policy and a recipient of the Gerontological Society of America’s prestigious Maxwell A. Pollack Award for Contributions to Healthy Aging. He has done extensive research into the determinants and effects of federal and state policy as they impact older adults in need of long-term services and supports. In addition to his roles at UMass Boston and its Gerontology Institute, Dr. Miller is also an adjunct professor at Brown University.                                                                                                                                   

If you have any questions or need additional information at this time, please email development@mves.org.

Illustrated map of Rivers Edge grounds, marking #400 as MVES Kick-Off site and #150 as underground garage parking

You can also click here to view the Google Map for 400 Rivers Edge Drive, Medford.

Logos of sponsors: Preotle, Lane & Associates, the Cross Country Group and Agero

Special thanks to our 50th Anniversary Kick-Off sponsors Agero, the Cross Country Group and Preotle, Lane & Associates.

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