The Village-to-Village Network begins in Chelsea

Something called "The Village-to-Village Network" began a few years ago out east where a group of seniors got together and organized themselves to help them stay in their homes as they aged.  The concept combines seniors offering time and talent to volunteer for others as well as access to vetted contractors who will work at reduced rates for various repairs requiring more than volunteer time and skill.  In Chelsea, we are beginning the Chelsea Center Senior Services as our form of the Village-to-Village network.  In addition to seniors, some younger folks connect to perform "service projects" for seniors.  I was the lucky recipient of the hockey teams effort in a fall clean-up.