October 6, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Emily Williams:
New Bridgewater Elder Affairs Director
For the first time in 24 years the Cole-Yeaton Senior Center will have a new director as it wishes a happy retirement to the long-time face of the Council on Aging, Lorraine Carrozza. Her time, service, and vast dedication to the senior population of Bridgewater has been noticeable and appreciated by all. On August 23rd, the town council and many others celebrated her service and Town Councilor Dennis Gallagher presented Lorraine with a proclamation on behalf of the Bridgewater council.
With that, we are excited to welcome the new director of Elder Affairs, Emily Williams. Her excitement about taking on this role is infectious and her compassion and dedication was palpable over the phone. Emily's background consists of a Masters in Gerontology and an Undergraduate Degree in Health Administration and is bolstered by fifteen years of community, public, and government relations experience.
"Bridgewater runs on volunteers," Williams said, likely coining a slogan Bridgewater should be proud of. She wants the community to know that the Senior Center has a little bit for everyone, and her hope is to add even more as director. Every Friday until November 15th, residents will have the opportunity to meet with Emily between the hours of 10-11 am. Her hope is that people will show up to express both positive input as well as ways the Cole-Yeaton Senior Center can better serve residents.
Emily Williams already has some notable goals as the new director. In the long term, she wants to guide Bridgewater in a town-wide effort to be age-friendly, a designation that is bestowed by the World Health Organization. In the short-term, Williams and staff will be committing time to community outreach to educate on the various resources available to senior residents, possibly open a satellite location at the public library, and, this year into next, completing a Community Needs Assessment to better understand the needs and expectations of the community she's passionate about.
Story Credit: Christina Montana
Photo provided by Bridgewater Council On Aging
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Historical Tidbit:
Growing Up in the 1950's
Many things were different growing up in the 1950's. The bath tub in front of the stove was not all that long ago. Many apartments did not have hot water heaters, so any hot water for washing had to be heated on the stove.
We had a bath tub in the bathroom but you still had to heat the water on the stove for the tub. There were other times when my Dad would say "It's time for an Army bath." During his tour in France during WWll, he would often have to wash up in a helmet full of hot water. In our case, it was a small sink filled with hot water heated on the stove, a bar of soap and a face cloth.
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Some may remember the term, "pull the chain when you're done." Some toilets had a water tank mounted high up on the wall and there was a chain that hung beside it to flush it.
That was also back in the days when you had to get up and walk across the room to change the channel on the television. TV's back then, if you were lucky enough to have one, were smaller than most computer monitors. The picture was black and white. You only had four or five stations and it went off the air between midnight and 6:30am.
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Respectfully submitted,
David Moore
Image Credit:
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Academy Building Municipal Offices
66 Central Square
508-697-0921
Mon - Thurs 8a - 4p, Fri 8a - 1p
Public Library
15 South Street
508-697-3331
Mon - Wed 9a - 8p
Thurs 10a - 5p, Fri & Sat 10a - 2p
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
508-697-0929
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p, Fri 9a - noon
Food Pantry
Central Square Congregational Church
71 Central Square
508-697-6016
Thursdays - 10a - 1p
1st Monday of each month from 6 to 8 p
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Congratulations!
Ellie Flaherty
won
One Free Svaroopa® Yoga Class at
Bliss Through Yoga
484 Bedford St., East Bridgewater
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$30 gift certificate to CN Smith Farm at
325 South St, East Bridgewater, MA
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Bridgewater Community Dance
Fridays 7:30 - 9:30p
Bridgewater Senior Center
Contact Sam for more info: sbaumgarten@verizon.net
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LAST REMINDER:
Bridgewater Kids Road Race
Sunday, October 6
TH
, 2p
Burnell Hall, Hooper St.
Bridgewater State University
Open to Bridgewater Kids, Grades K-8
Online signups through the end of the week:
Day of the race entries until 1:45 P.M.
Contact Sam Baumgarten, 774-208-2933, with any questions.
Don't miss out on a fun event!!
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
Does your lawn need a little boost after the dog days of summer? Come see us for your loam, seed and fertilizer needs!
Stop in today!
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
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Bridgewater Fire Department
Open House
Sun, Oct 6th - Rain or Shine!
10a - 1p
Station 2 (Prattown), 774 Plymouth St
Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12
Don’t Wait Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years
- Tower Truck Demonstrations
- Explore the SAFE Trailer
- Meet the Chief Sign up for Bridgewater Seniors First
- Check Out the Fire Gear CPR, AED and Narcan™ Demonstrations
- Face Painting
- Free Blood Pressure Checks
- Free Refreshments
- Fire Extinguisher Demonstrations at Noon
- Jaws of Life® Demonstration at 12:30p
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Old Bridgewater Historical Society presents:
“Getting the Most of Your DNA Test Results” with Richard Reid
Sun, Oct. 6th, 2:00p
OBHS Memorial Building
162 Howard Street, West Bridgewater
Richard will provide an overview of what all the DNA tests seek to accomplish. The audience will learn how to read and utilize the results from many popular DNA testing companies. There are many tests out there and each has partners that will help you match up with cousins and ancestors. Throughout the presentation Richard will use examples that are in his family tree and show how you can expand, verify and document your own tree.
Richard is the director of the Friends of Irish Research, which is based in Brockton, MA. The Friends provide training seminars, host a website full of research resources and provide consultations in the Brockton facility or via email. Richard has worked in the computer industry and taught in high schools, trade schools, and colleges for over 30 years. He has co-authored four computer books and established several computer training centers in New England. He is an active member of AMG, MSOG, MGC, APG, NEAPD, PCGI, and the Cape Breton Genealogical and Historical Association. In addition to the computer and genealogical work, Richard also pastors a Baptist Church in Brockton.
Light refreshments will be provided. Event is free and open to all. Donations are appreciated.
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Wood Palace Kitchen Designs
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Our 12th Annual
15 Acre
Corn Maze
is Open!
Now -
Oct 27
Sat & Sun
10 am - 4 pm
Flashlight maze open every Fri & Sat night in October, 7 - 10 pm!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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A great Saturday on Boyden Quad with the Bridgewater Business Association Autumn Fest!
Photo Credits: J. Rose
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Rent our Billy Goat Ouback Brush Mower, with a 24″ cut, to make quick work of clearing your back 40!
Work smarter not harder!
10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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Mindfulness Coaching
For a different perspective!
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Call for a FREE consultation
781-223-8221
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Bridgewater Citizens for Civility and Respect Forum on Immigration Issues
Mon, Oct 7th 6:30p, Bridgewater Public Library
First forum of the new season, the topic is: Immigration:
*Understanding the laws—what are the facts?
*Clearing up misconceptions
*Sharing views, seeking compromise
Guest Presenters: Sarang Sekhavat, Mass. Immigrant and Refugee Advocate Coalition; Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, Brockton City Councilor; Helena DaSilva Hughes, New Bedford Immigrants’ Assistance Center, Inc., and others TBA.
All are welcome. For more info click
here.
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Free Program!
Mon, Oct 7th, 2p
Cole Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way, Bridgewater
Speaker Doug Harris will discuss the importance and meaning of the indigenous ceremonial stone landscape.
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Ousamequin Club Meeting
Mon, Oct 7th
1:00p
Bridgewater Senior Center
Open to all
A light lunch will be served followed by a short business meeting. We are very pleased to present Mr. Doug Harris who will be discussing the imprint that Native Americans have left on our New England landscape. Donations of canned tuna fish will be accepted to be distributed to our local food pantry and/or a travel size oral health product for our Project Pack drive.
Any questions contact us
here.
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Bridgewater Academy Lions Club Semi-Annual
Dining for a Cause
Monday, October 7th
5 - 10p
Ninety-Nine
233 Broad St, Bridgewater
You are invited to a fundraiser to benefit the Bridgewater Academy Lions Club for Mass. Lions Eye Research Fund, Inc.
A flyer is attached to be printed, or printed ones can be picked up at the Se
nior Center, Town Clerk's counter, or Bridgewater Public Library. When the flyer is presented to your server, 15% of your guest check (excluding tax and gratuity) will be sent by the 99 parent company directly to Mass. Lions Eye Research Fund, Inc. at no added cost to you. The flyer is valid for Dine-in or Take-out, Separate Checks need separate flyers. Enjoy good food and good drink and help out a good cause!
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Rummage Sale
Sat, Oct 12th
9:00a -3:00p
103 Center Street, Bridgewater
508-697-9528
2:00 - 3:00p - $2 a bag
Clothing, Books, Appliances,Small Furniture, Jewelry, Bric-a-Brac, Household Items
Come early for a great selection. Come late for a great bargain. Something for everyone!
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Founded in 1990 as a Christian practice; the mission of Bethel Family Medicine is to serve God by providing compassionate, high-quality medical care for every member of the family in a warm, welcoming environment.
Accepting New Patients
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton
508-456-6220
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Bridgewater Academy Lions Club: Help for the Blind
Tue, Oct 15th
6:30p Light Refreshments
7:00 - 8:30p Program
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way, Bridgewater
You are invited to a free program that presents guest speaker Ms. Julie Boren,Southeastern Regional Director Massachusetts Commission for the Blind. Ms. Boren’s program will include discussion on the major causes of blindness and the effects and all the agency’s services. There will also be simulation tasks with adaptive equipment that help with vision loss and maintaining independence, as well as instruction on sighted and voice guiding a person who is blind.
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Bridgewater Public Library Presents “Hither and Yon” by Margaret Farrell
Exhibit displayed
d
uring October and November
Meet and Greet the Artist
Wed, Oct 16th
6:00p
The Flora T. Little Gallery is open during regular library hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9a.m.-8p.m.; Thursday 10a.m.-5p.m., Friday, Saturday 10a.m.-2p.m.
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Angels in America 3rd Annual Touch a Truck!
Angels In America is a 501(c)3 non-profit group with a mission of: "Making America stronger, providing hope and encouragement… one good deed at a time." They accomplish this by "providing help in the community by volunteering with the public and providing financial support. Providing hope, encouragement, and assistance to those in need. Bettering the world one good deed at a time. Making America stronger through community spirit. Answering the Call." From their
Facebook Page.
AIA would like to thank BSU for the use of the parking lot & BSU police for participating. The Bridgewater Police & Fire Departments, the tow truck operators, and other vehicles that participated and everyone that came. Special thanks to DJ Jeff Fowler - just because!
Photo credits: Lisa Buzzell- Curley
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$30 gift certificate to CN Smith Farm at
325 South St, East Bridgewater, MA
Historical Tidbit Question
:
What is an "army bath"?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
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By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Bridgewater.
On October 9, 2019 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Mountains
"Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost.” ~ Helen Keller
“Nothing is better for self-esteem than survival.” ~ Martha Gellhorn, Travels With Myself and Another
“YOU are the creator of your experience, therefore: all problems must be met within YOU.” ~ Vivian Amis, The Essentials of Life
“...sometimes it’s not about trying to fix something that’s broken. Sometimes it’s about starting again and building something new. Something better” ~Leisa Rayven, Bad Romeo
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We all have it... that thing we are trying to overcome. The sooner we face it, own it, & share it; the sooner we can be at peace and build a better future for ourselves. It all starts from within.
~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by Jen Bellody,
Theresa McNulty,
Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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