Diane Bonanni of Diane Bonanni, DMD keeps the coffee hot at the Board of Selectmen’s Senior Citizens Holiday Party. Many Chamber members generously gave their time to serve the annual luncheon to Stoneham’s seniors, December 2.

Stoneham seniors enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by Marty Murphy and staff at Montvale Plaza during the Board of Selectmen’s Senior Citizens Holiday Party.

It was a full house at Montvale Plaza December 2 for the Board of Selectmen’s Senior Citizens Holiday Lunch. A highlight of the party are the numerous raffle prizes of gift certificates and gift baskets from local businesses.

Happily teaming to wait tables at the Board of Selectmen’s Senior Citizens Holiday Party are (from l-r:) Sarah Kolp from Hilton Boston/Woburn, Mary Kelly of Property Central, Inc., Amy O’Brien of EMARC, and, Kelly Gaudet and Carol Dempsey of Stoneham Theatre.

Laura Olifiers, Public Relations Manager for RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services (left) presents a Business Sponsorship check to Stoneham Chamber of Commerce VP Judy Sadacca of Hallmark Health System. RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services sponsors the Speed Pitch at Town Day each year and collects the proceeds for use by the Tree Lighting Committee. Pictured from the back row from left to right are RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services representatives; Tetyana Ivanina, Tracey Cleversey, Laurie Corbett, June DeFeo,  Carol Fontana and Josephine Altovino.

The rain didn’t dampen spirits any on Sunday during the Chamber of Commerce Tree Lighting on the Stoneham Common, hosted by Dr. Eugene Mickey & Associates. This year’s festivities were also sponsored by Hallmark Health System, RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services, and Diane Bonanni, DMD.

The Stoneham Girl Scouts, under the direction of leaders Maureen Buckley, Dawna Wierzbowski and Megan Zadig, gathered around the big tree to sing holiday selections. Songbooks for the girl scouts and attendees were generously provided by the Chamber’s Bright Lights sponsors Bacci’s Restaurant, Doucet Remodeling & Design, Excelsior Realty, H & R Block, John McNamara Home Improvement, Know our Town, Stoneham Council on Aging, Stoneham Youth Hockey, StonehamBank, The T Stop and Tranquility Reflexology & Wellness.

Santa arrived at the Tree Lighting to hear requests from boys and girls through the afternoon, and well past the traditional lighting of the Common.

Jenny Brown, Wellspring Church Stoneham and Kathy Harlow, North Suburban Child & Family Resource Network hand out holiday cookies under the food tents at the Tree Lighting Sunday. Stop & Shop generously provided cookies and treats for attendees.

Carol Dresser and Peggy Sylvester of Hallmark Health System distribute Tree Lighting songbooks and take remembrances for the Memory Tree on the Common. Once affixed to the tree passersby can remember loved ones throughout the holiday season.

Pony rides are a favorite activity at the Tree Lighting.

Rain, snow or shine…the big holiday tree on the Stoneham Common is a beautiful symbol of the season. Dr. Eugene Mickey lit the Common at the conclusion of the Tree lighting festivities Sunday evening.

Representatives from the “Education” careers panel at the Nov. 14 Career Awareness Forum present information about their fields to Stoneham High School Juniors. Panelists included Kristie Colwell of The Purpose School (preschool education), Lisa Demoulias (educational consulting), Colleen Durkin of KinderCare (day care center and preschool education), and Nicole Dillon of Stoneham High School (guidance counseling). This panel was one of 6 panels, totaling 35 different occupations presented to Juniors at the forum.

Presenters for the November 14 Career Awareness Forum at Stoneham High School gather in the library for a brief orientation. High school Juniors were polled in May as to their career interests. In response, staff at the Stoneham High School and the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce organized the adult panelists, representing 35 different occupations. 

Representatives from “The Arts/Law/Journalism” careers panel at the Nov. 14 Career Awareness Forum at the Stoneham High School were (from l-r:) Debra Rafson of Stoneham Theatre (acting and theatre management), Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design (interior design), Brian Alex of Custom Love Songs (music), Brenda Lahiff of J. Jill (fashion design), Cheri Crow of Law office of Cheri Crow (attorney), Don Toothaker of W B Hunt Co. (photography), and, Bob Lobel  (seated) of WBZ-TV (sports writer). Missing from photo is Bella Travaglini of The Globe (journalism).

Representatives from the “Health Care” careers panel at the Nov. 14 Career Awareness Forum at the Stoneham High School were (from l-r:) Dr. Howard Hutchins of Central Animal Hospital (Veterinarian), Dr. Diane Bonanni of Diane Bonanni, DMD (dentistry), Dr. Kelly Brown of Central Animal Hospital (Veterinarian and Vet Tech), Lauren Chaurette of Hallmark Health System (Ultrasound Technician), Shawna Paro of Winchester Hospital (nursing), Dr. Renee Hoekstra of Renee Hoekstra, Psy. D. (psychology), and Jessica Bertram of Hallmark Health System (physical and occupational therapy).

Dawn Bronson of Edward Jones Financial/Woburn, the Chamber’s newest member, speaks about her firm’s financial services to attendees. Dawn also co-hosted the November 20 breakfast with Sandi Fuller of Mad Cake Genius.

Sandi Fuller of Mad Cake Genius co-hosted the Chamber’s November 20 breakfast. Attendees were treated to Sandi’s delicious creations, including Stoneham’s popular “Finnegan”.

Almost 40 Chamber members and SCORE clients attended the “How to Make Social Media Work for Your Business” workshop November 14. The Chamber, SCORE and StonehamBank collaborated to present this successful workshop opportunity.

Michael Thompson, Chapter Chair of SCORE NE Mass, presents why businesses need to select the right communication “channel” of social media. SCORE partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to present “How to Make Social Media Work for Your Business”, November 14.

Cathy Doucet, Chamber Past President and owner of Doucet Remodeling & Design helps Strawberry Shortcake with her selection of treats.

Joseph Akiki welcomes Stoneham’s trick-or-treaters to Amore Pizza on Saturday.

Character strollers abound during the Chamber’s fourth annual Halloween Stroll.

Though breezy, the weather was beautiful for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Halloween Stroll Saturday. These strollers are on their way to Curtain time.

Liberty Bay Credit Union, at 99E Main Street, brought their treats outside for strollers at Redstone Shopping Center. (Froml-r: Christian Ferrara (son), Paola Ferrara-V.P. Member Services, Joseph Fulchini, Assistant Branch Manager).

Mike Novia, owner of “The Men’s Room” shares trick-or-treats with potential clients.

Tariq Khan, owner of McDonough’s, has treats for a visiting shark.

Chamber members and guests enjoy networking, craft beer tasting, appetizers and a networking presentation at the Business-After-Hours at Adams Kitchens. (From l-r: Guest speaker Larry Mazzone of Merrimack Valley Processing, Doreen Mazzone, Chamber board member Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty Group, Lisa Dean of Excelsior Realty Group, Cheri Crow of Law Office of Cheri L. Crow, Adams Kitchens owner Landers Symes, and Mark Livesy of Bridgeton Properties.)

Guest speaker Larry Mazzone, BNI Director/Consultant and Ambassador for the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce shares his 10 Do’s and Don’ts of Networking to Make Money.

Adams Kitchens’ beautiful showroom was the venue for Thursday’s Business-After-Hours. (From l-r: Richard Durgan of Durgan Travel Services, Gerry McCarthy of Mac’s Landscaping, Adams Kitchens owner Landers Symes, Lisa Rikeman, Adams Kitchens General Manager Eric Rikeman.)

General Manager Eric Rikeman and wife Lisa welcome Chamber members and guests to Adams Kitchens’ Business-After-Hours. Eric brought in the Tapmobile from Ipswich Ale for samplings of harvest brews and IPA’s.

2013 Town Day

Owner/Broker Mary Kelly proudly cuts the ribbon announcing the grand opening of Property Central, Inc. at 106 Main Street in Stoneham, and membership in the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce. From l-r (front row): Jeanne Brian-Realtor, Michelle Geissler-Realtor, Mary Kelly, David Portman –Chamber director, Maureen Canova-Chamber director, Paula Taylor-Realtor. From l-r (back row): Stephen Rotondi-Chamber director, Kevin Kelly, Ed Doherty-Chamber President, Judy Sadacca-Chamber Vice President, Attorney Lisa Jordan, Ryan Kelly, Laura Hogan-Realtor, Barbara Mirabello-Salem Five, Jeffrey Worth-Chamber director.

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Golfers relax and enjoy a delicious dinner after golf at the brand new function facility Theresa’s at Thomson Country Club. This year’s dinner also featured an excellent array of prize drawings and the addition of a silent auction.

William Andreas of Hallmark Health System (left) wins the Chamber’s closest to the pin contest with a distance of 9’7” on the par 3 hole #17 at Thomson Country Club.

Stoneham Chamber of Commerce President Ed Doherty presents the prize to the third place finishers in the Chamber’s 23 Annual Golf Tournament with a score of 62 (tie breaker back 9 score – 33). From l-r:  Howard Rock with Adler Cohen, John Pace, Jr. of Guaranteed Rate, and John Pace, Sr. Missing from photo is Christopher Parker, of Guaranteed Rate.

First place finishers in the Chamber’s 23^rd Annual Golf Tournament with a score of 60 (from l-r;) Craig Celli of Century 21 Celli, Bob Lusardi of Robert N. Lusardi, CPA, Bruce Doyle of Dr. Bruce M. Doyle, DMD, and Dave Carrollton (not present). At right is Chamber President Ed Doherty.

Stoneham Chamber of Commerce President Ed Doherty presents the Chamber’s New Member of the Year Award to Tariq and Amina Khan, owners of McDonough’s at 11 Central Street in Stoneham Square.

Domenic Mondi, Jr., Store Manager of Stoneham Stop & Shop receives one of the two Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Chamber Champion Awards for 2013, presented at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting Tuesday, September 10. Stop & Shop has been a member of the Chamber since 1999.

Melrose Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joan Ford Mongeau (center) connects with Melrose and Wakefield members at the Hilton-Woburn Aug. 14 Business After hours. From l-r; Fred McGrath of Community Connections, Jim Halligan of Miter Biter Frame, Joan Ford-Mongeau, Jen Bakenaur of Doctors Express, and Ebby Okafor of Keller Williams Realty.

Doreen Breland of H&R Block, Richard Durgan of Durgan Travel Service and Susan Sloan of Melrose’s Sloan Travel Services get to know each other in the Atrium of the Hilton-Boston. The Hilton hosted the “more intimate” multi-chamber event with Melrose, Stoneham and Wakefield chambers on August 14.

Judy Sadacca, Outreach Manager, Ambulatory Services, presents a check for Hallmark Health System’s Title Sponsorship for Stoneham Town Day – 2013 to Stoneham Chamber of Commerce President Edward Doherty. The 30^th Annual Stoneham Town Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 7 (rain date Sunday, Sept. 8). From l to r:  Town Day Committee Chair and Chamber board director Ralph Barile, Jr.;  Ed Doherty;  Judy Sadacca;  and, Hallmark Health System’s Maureen Brogan, RTR, Joshua Stein, MD, and Alan MacDonald, Executive VP, Strategy & External Affairs. 

Debbie Catalano of Chamber member Catalano Creative and chair of the Chamber’s summer concert series stands with Gerry DeViller and Tom Bilodeau of the Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham, the featured non-profit at the August 8 Stereo Kings concert. 

The nine-piece ensemble The Stereo Kings featured a full horn section that rocked the stage with hit-radio favorites and dance tunes across the decades, at the Chamber’s final summer concert August 8.

John Russell, lead vocalist for The Stereo Kings delivers on the Chamber’s promise to close out the summer concert series with a bang. A first-time performer, The Stereo Kings brought a nine-piece ensemble with full horn section that commanded the stage Thursday evening.

What summertime Italian Night concert is complete without “Domenic the Italian Christmas Donkey”? Lead vocalist Stephen Savio of Seabreeze strolls through the audience inside the Stoneham Town Hall auditorium, the Chamber’s indoor venue for its concerts on the Town Common.

Debbie Catalano of member Catalano Creative poses with Barbara Sterner, President of Ladies of the Appian at the July 25 Seabreeze concert. Barbara was on hand to pull the winning prize drawing ticket for 2 tickets to the Stoneham Theatre. The Stoneham Theatre generously donates two theatre tickets at each of the Chamber’s summer concerts.

The Silver Noteswere the opening act at the Chamber of Commerce July 18 Concert on the Common. (From l to r:) Kang-Fei Kung, Alice Texiera, Margaret Stevens, Evelyn Retelle, Priscilla Poehler, Linda Kirk (Director), Dolly DeRosa, Nellie Bosy, Jean Penketh, and Francis Lamb.

Stoneham’s own Richie DeLuca performed numerous hits from Dean Martin, Perry Como, Barry Manilow, Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond, Tony Bennett and more at the Chamber’s third summer concert, July 18.

Clara DiMarco (left) is the lucky winner of 2 tickets to Stoneham Theatre’s performance of the contemporary comedy “Seminar”, which opens September 12. Stoneham Theatre generously donates a pair of tickets as a prize drawing during intermission at each of the Chamber’s summer concert performances. Rick Wall from Chamber member Winchester Hospital emceed the July 18 concert. At right is Maureen Canova, Chamber of Commerce board member and Director of the Stoneham Senior Center.

Members of the Stoneham Senior Center’s The Silver Notes choral group sang a variety of well-known favorites for the audience at the Chamber’s July 18 Concert on the Common. The Silver Notes perform at numerous community events and venues throughout the year.

Gerry McCarthy of Mac’s informs networking attendees about the new water proofing services recently added at Mac’s Landscaping. Attendees share information about their businesses in a “round-the-table” format at these networking events.

StonehamBank, Stoneham Savings Bank and Redstone Shopping Center are the proud corporate sponsors of the Chamber’s 2013 Summer Concert Series. The season’s June 27 kick-off concert featured the 45-piece U.S. Navy Northeast Pops Ensemble from Newport, R.I., in a patriotic tribute to the July 4^th holiday.

David Murphy of Ziner & Muphy, makes his introductions to attendees at the June 19 Chamber networking breakfast. Ziner & Murphy hosted the June 19 event.

Attendees at the Chamber’s June 19 breakfast networking event linger afterwards to informally network.

Lingering afterwards to network and make connections at the June 19 Chamber breakfast are (from l to r) new member Nikki Barry of BoyWonder Durable Goods, Dawn Bronson of Edward Jones Financial – Woburn, Amanda DeLuca and Lisa Pitts of members-to-be “Flair Baskets”, and Lisa Dean of Excelsior Realty.

Board directors of the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce welcomed CVS as their newest member with a ribbon-cutting in front of CVS’s 107 Main Street location, Thursday. Pictured l-r:  CVS Assistant Manager Georges Awad, Chamber Past President Cathy Doucet, CVS Store Manager Licia Daddona, Chamber President Ed Doherty, CVS Pharmacy Manager Brian Zikaras, Chamber Vice President Judy Sadacca, Chamber directors Steve Rotondi and Tracey Arsena, CVS District Manager Dan Ramnes, and Chamber director Jeffrey Worth.

James Cobb, VP and Branch Manager with Eastern Bank in Wakefield, explains how an average of 79% of SBA loan applications are approved under the SBA's new Express program. Eastern Bank was a featured SBA approved lender at the May 16 SBA Advantage Workshop.

Jeff Clack of SCORE provides details of the free one-on-one free business counseling services through the Chamber. Of all SCORE chapters nationwide, the chapter that supports Stoneham ranks in the top 5% in terms of client satisfaction.

Dave Gardner (left), owner of Chamber member Boyd's Direct pauses during a tour of his facility at the Chamber's Business-After-Hours with The Business Connector networking group March 28. (From l-r) Dave, Cathy Doucet of Doucet Remodeling & Design, Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty, Dawn Bronson of Edward Jones-Woburn, Anthony Trofimow of Edward Jones-Reading, Andrew Trofimow of DJ Drew Productions, and, Gerry DeViller and Tom Bilodeau of Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham.

Robyn Mathers, founder of A Social State of Mind, and authorized field expert for Constant Contact, discusses the core elements of successful email marketing techniques in a free Chamber workshop for members March 13 – “The Power of Email Marketing”.

Chamber members from Stoneham and Wakefield network before the scheduled Small Business Forum presentation March 5. Senator Katherine Clark hosted a breakfast for both Chambers featuring Mass Secretary of Transportation Richard Davey.

MA Sec’y of Transportation Richard Davey responds to some tough questions posed by Chamber businesses regarding area transportation services.

Chamber of Commerce board director Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty (center) and members of the staff of Alliance House of Stoneham (l-r) Shonda Dale, Janice Merion-Billings, Chani Parent, Linda Johnson, and Program Director Michelle Venuti accept a donation of boots from Chamber member Red Wing Shoes. Excelsior Realty hosted a business-after-hours event before the holidays at which gift donations were collected for the residents of Alliance House.

Carolyn Lassiter of Excelsior Realty Group and Lisa Demoulias enjoy the networking in the kitchen showroom at Doucet Remodeling & Design, November 15.