March 31, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Annmarie McKay, a Halifax resident, at 74 years ( when this picture was taken 6 years ago) trained with Reebok’s CrossFit program. She was challenged to lower her cholesterol and get into a fitness routine. She then worked hard to achieve the ability to lift a 75 pound barbell (among other exercises) and reduced her cholesterol, as well as learning the benefits of keeping active. Annemarie considers herself
fortunate and blessed in her life, having grown up in Stoughton and working in Accounts Receivable at Reebok for 31 years.
Her family background included a love for billiards and she was dubbed a “pool shark” at an early age because her grandfather owned a pool hall in Stoughton. This is one of her favorite activities with her grandchildren and she keeps a table in her home!
She keeps physically well by working in her yard, clearing and burning brush on her property, tending to her flower beds and walking daily with her sweet Maltese named Pquenina. (“Little one” in Portuguese) Her tips for her senior friends is: If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it! She says that when she wakes, everything aches but by simply keeping movement in her morning routine makes the day fly by. She suggests that we should avoid RUSHING, and be MINDFUL during your times of activity, no matter what you’re doing. Her biggest challenge is learning to use and love her smartphone, but now that she's 80 years young she
appreciates having the internet accessible and considers it the most helpful resource of her day. This mom of five, grandmother of nine and great grandmother of three is a inspiration to keep moving!
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Historical Tidbit:
COWBELLS
When I was growing up, my maternal grandfather, Guy Baker, used to call his corner of the world, "Cowbell Corner." Over the years I used the term myself, thinking the saying was quite quaint. He also owned an old cow bell.
I never remembered him saying why he called the intersection by that name, but over the years I formed my own opinion as to why he did. When he was growing up, the family had a milk cow; she might have had a cowbell to locate her if she wandered away. As the years went by, Mr. Baker bought his own home on the corner of Routes 105 and 106, not far from the home where he was born, thus making this "his corner."
My paternal grandfather, Clyde Bosworth, Sr., happened to have a dairy farm next door to "Grampa" Baker's new home, leaving one to wonder if perhaps in the early mornings he would hear the melodious tinkle as cows moved slowly from one grazing spot to another as they left the barn; or maybe around sundown, when the herd was being brought home for milking. Farmers of the world have been belling their cows for thousands of years. In America, except for a few remote spots, the old and time-honored tinkle of the cowbell is now mute and almost obscure. Today's cows are mechanized and data-processed and the modern dairyman knows where every cow is at all times. sue and her plant
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The traditionally prudent New England dairy farmer sometimes fashioned, with his frugal fingers, bells out of scraps of metal, which he then shaped with a hammer. History records the first commercial manufacturer of cowbells as being the Barton Bell Company, founded in 1793 in East Hampton, Connecticut.
Respectfully submitted, Sue Basile
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Town Hall
499 Plymouth Street
781-294-1316
Mon-Thurs 8a - 4p
Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth Street
781-293-2271
Fall / Winter Hours
Mon. & Wed. 12-8
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10-5
Saturday 10-2
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p
Friday 9a - 1p
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Route 106)
Halifax, MA 781-293-6393
Tuesdays -2:30-4p
St
Vincent De Paul
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St
Halifax, MA (781)293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9 am
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Congratulations!
Tom Flaherty
won
a 1/4 CSA Share from
Nessralla Farm Rt 106 Halifax, MA
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy
785 Bedford St (Rt 18) Whitman
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Dance Kaleidoscope
April 4, 5, 6 at 7:30
BSU Dance showcases its motto, "Dance is for every body" in this concert featuring choreography from dance professionals, BSU faculty, and advanced students. Compelling solos, intricate small groups, and powerful ensembles will move across the stage in a spectacular celebration of art and life. Open to all.
Tickets for the General Public are 10$.
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Courtesy of Area 58 Cable Access
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Chowder Luncheons
Fridays, Mar 8 - Apr 19
11:30a – 1:00 pm
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth Street in Halifax, MA on Route 106.
The luncheons will consist of your choice of Clam or Corn chowder, dessert and a beverage. For Good Friday the choice of chowders will include a fish chowder as well. The cost per person is $8.00. For those who prefer to have chowder only, the cost is $6.00. Take-out is also available.
Please come and join us for a wonderful luncheon! All are warmly welcomed.
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The Dementia Experience
on Tuesday, April 2nd 10am noon to attend a very special training/ workshop sponsored by TRIAD, held at the Halifax Police Department. The subject will center on The Dementia Experience and understanding the “why” of this change in so many people’s lives. This workshop will introduce what dementia is and how it differs from common perceptions, learn to recognize the signs, practice dementia friendly communication habits, fight the stigma of dementia and join the Dementia Friendly Movement (Go to DFCommunities.org for more information). You will learn about cooperative dressing, home office, medication and cooking Stations in order to be more helpful for those who suffer from dementia. This workshop will include handouts and encouragement! Please bring a friend. Many free & helpful handouts will be available to take away. An elevator is available! RSVP!
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Bridgewater Farm Supply is Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store
Itching to get back in the garden? Can't wait to get your hands dirty? Why not start your own plants from seed this year?
We have everything you need to start your little seedlings.
Stop by today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education at Bridgewater State University
For Students:
Greenlight for Girls is an international organization that inspires girls of all ages and backgrounds to pursue STEM subjects by introducing them to the world of science in fun and exciting ways. We welcome 150 girls (age 11-15) from local communities to join us for an exciting day filled with hands-on science & technology workshops guided by STEM role model professionals, BSU faculty and staff. The event will take place on April 6, 2019.
More Information
Summer Science Academy for Students Entering Grades 4-12
The Summer Science Academy offers one-week science classes for students grades 4-12. This unique program allows students to work as scientists and is designed to inspire students about science while providing them with the foundations necessary for further scientific exploration.
Summer Science Academy students are immersed in science courses and conduct hands-on investigations in their selected class. Students in the middle school classes will also participate in extracurricular science activities. All classes focus on the importance of science communication as students lead presentations on the last day of class.
Please visit to register.
For Parents: Development of Multiplication and Division from Basic Facts to Multi-Digit (Grades 3-5)
From basic facts to long division, calculation skills do not happen overnight. Students must have a deep understanding of our number system to build upon each growing skill. Ultimately, we want students to be the most efficient thinkers possible. Learn about some of the skills students must master along the way to help them truly understand the traditional procedures many of us learned years ago. The workshop will be held at the Bridgewater Campus on April 10, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Please visit to register.
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Easter Egg Hunt
on April 11th on the front lawn of Pope’s Tavern for the 6th grade students who come here for the Intergenerational Program. (6th graders and senior connection)
We NEED volunteers to provide bags of mini wrapped Easter candy. If you can drop them off between now and Thursday, April 5th, it would be greatly appreciated. We will also need volunteers to help hide the eggs on Thursday, April 11th at 1:00. Your support is kindly encouraged!
Call 781-293-7313 or 781-293-3883 for more information.
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HOPS Playground Community Build
Friday, April 12, 2019, Saturday, April 13, 2019 & Sunday, April 14, 2019 8 AM
Read more
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NESSRALLA
FARM
Opening April 1
(it’s no joke)
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CSA shares available -
we'll pack boxes of local fruits & veggies for your family to enjoy each week! Join our Community Supported Agriculture - you’ll love the convenience, freshness and price!!!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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OLD COLONY YMCA –
EAST BRIDGEWATER
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(508) 378-3913
635 Plymouth St, East Bridgewater
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A very special Council on Aging St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
included a delicious meal prepared by an amazing team of volunteers including corned beef, cabbage, carrots,potato, dessert and much more.
Very lucky are we!
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy
785 Bedford St (Rt 18) Whitman
Historical Tidbit Question:
Who manufactured the first commercial cow bell?
Please include your name, phone number and mailing address with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Halifax.
On April 3, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by:Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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Raising Children:
We all have different philosophies on what is important to pass on to the next generation. Usually solid ethics, a sense of community and family, the ability to support themselves and live a fulfilled life are on the top of the list.
It's hard work, parenting, and sometimes we are challenged to answer questions we never thought about.
Now that my youngest of 4 is in his second year of college; my most important reflection is I have no regrets in choosing to spend more time with them over earning more money.
We had spring days walking to the playground. We picnicked under an oak reading the newest Harry Potter. We delivered lunches to the elderly, picked up trash in the neighborhood, we made jelly and kites. I now see the impact setting these priorities had on them: they have grown to be independent creative thinkers who care about their world.
Whatever your parenting and life choices, I would encourage you to take time for yourself to decide what is important to you. What kind of life do you want your children to live? What kind of world would you like to see created? Because these are the questions we are answering when we raise children, whether we think about it or not.
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Most of all, enjoy them, not a day goes by that I don't wish that I could go back under that oak tree with them.
~ Jacquie
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