It’s a lot — and many people have never seen it all in the same place.

Beauport Financial Services brings your financial life together in one coordinated, easy-to-understand plan called a RISK or ARC Blueprint.

 Want your entire financial world clearly organized and to start building your Blueprint?  Call 978-283-0748 to schedule a one hour no obligation consultation or visit https://beauportfinancial.com/ for more information.

Happy July at Rose Baker. Warm weather, salty breezes, fireworks and flags. Daily activities can be found by going to www.gloucester-ma.gov, clicking on Departments and scrolling down to the Council on Aging. You can see our newsletter or call 978-325-5812 to get on our mailing list. For events indicating registration, please stop by or call Natalia at the above phone number. Follow us on Facebook – Rose Baker Senior Center Gloucester

Special things going on:

July 6^th, 13th and 20^th at 1:00 – Old Salties Jazz Band

July 22^nd at 9:30 – Driving Decisions Event Seminar. Please register.

July  22^nd at 10:00 – Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Coupon Distribution. This event is in conjunction with SeniorCare. Coupons are limited.  For more details, contact Senior Nutrition Care Distribution at 978-281-1750.

July 30^th at 9:30 – Scam Awareness Discussion – Please register.

Movies on Thursdays at 12:30

July 9^th – Batman Returns with Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Christopher Walken and Michelle Pfeiffer

July 16^th – Gosford Park with Maggie Smith and Helen Mirren

July 23^rd – Sea Biscuit with Toby Maguire, Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper

July 30^th – Grown Ups with Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock and David Spade

Seniors on the Go Bus – Please register.

July 6^th – Liberty Tree Mall with lunch at Endicott Grille

July 13^th – Trader Joe’s with lunch at Putnam Pantry

July 20^th – Bevery Dollar Store with lunch at Depot Diner

July 27^th – Connor’s Farm with lunch at Brother’s Deli in Danvers

Group Luncheon and Entertainment

September 17^th – Danversport – Solid Gold’s Remember the 50’s and 60’s.

December 2^nd and 3^rd – Danversport – The Music and Passion of Barry Manilow

Call Natalia for details and to register 978-325-5812

We’ve got your favorites waiting! Stop by today and treat yourself to fresh seafood and hot, handcrafted pizza.

🦞 Lobster Roll Special
Only $19.99 + tax
Served with chips & pickles

🍕 Pizza Deals
🔥 Buy any 18” Pizza and get ANY 18” Pizza for HALF PRICE!
🔥 Buy any 16” Pizza and get ANY 16” Pizza for HALF PRICE!

⏰ Open Today: 11 AM – 9 PM

Bring your family, grab dinner with friends, or skip the cooking tonight—we’ve got you covered!

Excludes gluten-free crusts.
Pizza specials cannot be combined.
Not valid on online orders.

We try to get out onto the water at least once a week during the summer. While we were on the Ardelle recently for the Battle of Gloucester, the winds were kicking up and created some challenges for the captains.

The annual Gloucester Fishtown Horribles Parade starts Friday, July 3, at 6:00 PM from the Gloucester High School, followed by fireworks at 9 PM over City of Gloucester, MA, front harbor!

🚦 Traffic Advisory: Expect significant traffic congestion, road closures, and delays throughout downtown Gloucester before, during, and after the parade. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, use alternate routes when possible, and allow extra travel time. Please follow posted detours and directions from public safety personnel.

🚗 Stacey Boulevard Parking:

No parking on Stacey Boulevard from 12:00 a.m. through 6:00 a.m. on July 3.

Any vehicles parked in the area before 6:00 a.m. are subject to ticketing and/or towing.

🪑 Parade Route Reminders:

Chairs, blankets, and other items used to reserve spots along Stacey Boulevard and the parade route are not permitted before 12:00 p.m. on July 3.

Items placed before noon may be removed by the Department of Public Works (DPW).

Ropes, cones, chains, caution tape, or any other items used to create or reserve perimeter areas are prohibited.

🎇 Following the parade, enjoy the spectacular fireworks display at 9:00 PM along Stacey Boulevard.

We look forward to celebrating America’s 250th with everyone! Have a safe and happy Third and Fourth of July!🇺🇸

Caitlin Smith Photos

Gloucester Stage Fort Park Shuttle Public Survey

The City of Gloucester & the Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA) are reviewing the Stage Fort Park Shuttle bus route to identify opportunities to improve bus service, reduce traffic, and make it easier to access Downtown Gloucester and destinations like Good Harbor Beach.

This survey is aimed at visitors, locals, and business owners who are interested in an improved summer shuttle service in Gloucester. Prior experience riding the Stage Fort Shuttle is not required to complete this survey.

We want to understand more about your experience traveling to and around Downtown Gloucester, as well as using the Stage Fort Park Shuttle (if applicable). Please take this quick 3-5 minute survey to help us identify what has been working well and what can be improved. Please see the map below showing the Gloucester study area and current shuttle route.

Thank you for your feedback! If you know of others who would be interested in providing their feedback, please pass this survey along.

I’m wondering if you could help circulate the attached flyer and this link to the survey – we’re hoping to get as many local residents, visitors, and downtown employees as possible to fill out the survey in the next few weeks.

Gloucester Stage Fort Park Shuttle Study Area & Current Route

New Day Dawning…

Midweek just got a whole lot better with these incredible deals!

🍕 Wicked Wednesday Special
Buy ANY 18” Pizza and get an 18” Cheese Pizza for just $5!

⭐ Bonus Specials
🦞 Lobster Roll served with chips & pickles — $19.99 + tax
🍕 16” Pizzas HALF OFF (Maximum of 2 pizzas)
🍕 Buy ANY 18” Pizza, Get ANY 18” Pizza HALF PRICE

📍Open 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Pizza Specials:

• Excludes gluten-free crusts
• Pizza specials cannot be combined
• Excludes online orders

Gather the family, grab your friends, and make Wednesday your favorite day of the week! 🍕❤️ See you soon!

Here’s my “Wrap-Up” post celebrating Fiesta 2026 including some images that I just like which seem to express the spirit of the weekend. Once again, the Committee and volunteers did an outstanding job scheduling and running events to suit a variety of interests. Special kudos to the organizers of the seine boat races who had weather related challenges to deal with. On to the 100th next year! For even more additional photos please check out Pat D’s Photos and Adventures on Facebook.