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Questions About MassHealth? Mystic Valley Elder Services Will Be At The Library To Answer Your Questions

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Do you have questions about renewing MassHealth? Mystic Valley Elder Services will be at the Malden Public Library on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 3-5pm to answer your questions.

If you have MassHealth, you will need to renew your coverage this year. Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) will be at the Malden Public Library over the next few months to discuss how to renew your health benefits through MassHealth. No appointment necessary.

The Library will also have some MassHealth renewal information flyers available in other languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Portuguese, and Haitian-Creole.

Drop by the Library at one of the times listed below to talk with MVES:

October 25, 2023: 3:00-5:00pm (Wednesday)

November 14, 2023: 1:00-3:00pm (Tuesday)

November 29, 2023: 3:00-5:00pm (Wednesday)

December 14, 2023: 1:00-3:00pm (Thursday)

 

 

 

Movie Night: Wed., Nov. 15th: 6:00-8:00pm

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Join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm. We will be showing the highest-grossing film of 2023, Greta Gerwig’s film based on the Barbie doll. Wear your favorite pink fashion and bring your favorite Barbie or Ken for a fun night.
“Barbie suffers a crisis that leads her to question her world and her existence.” Rated PG-13 (114 min.) (2023)
Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

Movie Night: Wednesday, Oct. 18th: 6:00-8:00pm

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Join us for Classic Movie Night on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm. We will be showing the American version of the British film “Gaslight.”

“A susceptible young woman marries a suave, romantic man never suspecting that he is a murderous scoundrel, obsessed with finding the jewels hidden in their London home. She becomes the helpless victim as slowly, insidiously, he drives her to the brink of insanity.” Not Rated (113 min.) (1944)

Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

Coffee, Cookies & Conversation: Sat., Sept. 16th: 10-11am (Welcoming Week)

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Please join us for our first “Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation” event for our annual Welcoming Week (September 8-17, 2023). Meet your neighbors in a casual setting, for a cup of coffee, some cookies, and relaxed conversation.

Welcoming Week is a global campaign that connects neighbors of all backgrounds in their communities. At the Malden Public Library we celebrate the values that unite us as immigrants, refugees, and non-immigrants.

Movie Night: Wed., September 20, 2023: 6:00-8:00pm

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Join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm. We will be showing a recent and excellent South Korean film about “Past Lives,” which features the immigrant experience and outstanding performances by Greta Lee and Teo Yoo.

“Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.” Rated PG-13 (106 min.) (2023) (In Korean & English) 98% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

Welcoming Week: September 8-17, 2023

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Join us at the Malden Public Library for Welcoming Week on September 8-17, 2023. Celebrated in communities around the globe, Welcoming Week is an annual campaign that connects neighbors of all backgrounds through community-informed activities and events. Welcoming Week provides communities the opportunity to publicly proclaim welcoming values, foster a mutual understanding between immigrants and non-immigrants, and build a deeper sense of belonging for all.

Throughout Welcoming Week we will provide information about local community organizations, including resources for English classes, immigration & citizenship information, food & housing information, and more. We will also have some craft kits available.

This year we will have a special event on Saturday, September 16, 2023: 10:00-11:00am for “Coffee, Cookies, and Conversation.” Meet your neighbors in a relaxed environment for a cup of coffee and great conversation!

And don’t miss our Movie Night on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 6:00-8:00pm. We will be showing a recent and excellent South Korean film about “Past Lives,” which features the immigrant experience and outstanding performances by Greta Lee and Teo Yoo. All events are co-sponsored by The Friends of the Malden Public Library.

Malden Public Library welcomes you!

Summer Movie Night: Wed., August 16th: 6:00-8:30pm

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Join us for Summer Movie Night on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 6:00-8:30pm at the Malden Public Library. We will be showing the newest movie based on Marvel Studios Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3.

“Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own – a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.” Rated PG-13 (149 min.) (2023)

We will have a fun movie-themed raffle. Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

The previously scheduled film about Chevalier is postponed to a future date due to a change in the release date.

Audience warning: Guardians of the Galaxy 3: This film is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and strong thematic elements. The film shows some instances of animal testing that may be disturbing or triggering for some viewers, especially young children.

PeTA (People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals) has issued a statement: the film “tells a beautiful and compassionate story about testing on animals to a Marvel-size audience” and it also “open[s] moviegoers’ eyes to the horrors of animal testing.”

Summer Movie Night: Wed., July 19th: 6:00-8:00pm

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Join us for Summer Movie Night on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm. We will be showing a movie about Polite Society.

“Ria Khan believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting her friends’ help, she attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.” Rated PG-13 (104 min.) (2023) 91% on Rotten Tomatoes.

We will have a fun movie-themed raffle. Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

Movie Night: Wed., June 21st: 6:00-8:00pm

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Join us for Movie Night on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm. We will be showing a movie about a life-like robot, named M3GAN, whose AI becomes a little too intelligent.

“When Gemma suddenly becomes the caretaker of her orphaned 8-year-old niece, Cady, Gemma’s unsure and unprepared to be a parent. Under intense pressure at work, Gemma decides to pair her M3GAN prototype with Cady in an attempt to resolve both problems-a decision that will have unimaginable consequences.” Rated PG-13 (104 min.) (2023) 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Free snacks will be provided. Movie times are approximate.

Do You Have MassHealth? You Might Need To Renew Your Benefits. See The Dates Below For More Information.

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MassHealth requires all members to renew this year. If you have MassHealth scan the QR code so you know what to expect.

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) will be at the Malden Public Library to discuss how to renew your health benefits through MassHealth. You do not need to make an appointment and the open–question format is available to everyone, regardless of age. Drop by the Library at one of the times listed below to talk with MVES:

June 1, 2023: 1:00-3:00pm (Thursday)

June 15, 2023: 3:00-5:00pm (Thursday)

July 13, 2023: 1:00-3:00pm (Tuesday)

The Library will also have in-person materials provided by Mystic Valley Elder Services, including additional translations of the MassHealth renewal information flyers in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Portuguese, and Haitian-Creole. Please call Malden Public Library at 781-324-0218 for more information or Mystic Valley Elder Services at 781-324-7705.

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