November 3, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Trinity Episcopal Church's Annual Fall Fair
Last week's Trinity Church Fall Fair was a success!
*There was clam chowder from their comfy new kitchen; crafts & games out on the lawn and inside. Tons of fun!
*Loving the matching Trinity sweatshirts.
Trinity Episcopal Church, 91 Main St Bridgewater
Image credits, J. Rose
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Historical Tidbit:
Route 28/Bedford Street
In Bridgewater, the Work Projects Administration assisted in the construction of the Great Hill water tower and the paving of Bedford Street.
While Bedford Street was laid out in the very early 1800's as part of a turnpike from New Bedford to Weymouth, it remained a "seasonal" road for many years. In the spring, Bedford Street was impassable because of the mud, as it passed though the low areas near the river.
When Rt. 28 was originally laid out by the state, from Boston to Chatham and through Bridgewater, it came down Summer Street. The trolley line to Middleboro went down South Street.
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Respectfully submitted by David Moore
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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!
Kathy Martin
won a
$50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through Independent Consultant Christine Harkins.
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
1 weekend night get away (for up to 4 people)
at the Residence Inn - Bridgewater.
Includes a breakfast buffet!
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Ousamequin Club of the Bridgewaters presents
"Beyond the Military"
Nov 4th, 2p (business meeting at 1, presentation at 2)
Cole Yeaton Senior Center Wally Kruger Way
If you would like to learn more about the club attend the business meeting prior to event at 1p.
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Essential Oils Seminar
Thur, Nov 7th
10:15a
Bridgewater COA
Join Chris Ventura, doTERRA Representative, to learn about the therapeutic benefits of essential oils. After the seminar, participants will learn how to make an oil roller ball for either sleep/calming effects or taking pain away, or a peaceful linen spray. They make great stocking stuffers!
There is a $5 fee to make the oil items
Call for more info: 508-697-0929.
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Bridgewater Square Chiropractic 24th Annual Community Food Drive
Wed, Nov 6th
8 - 11:45a & 2 - 6:30p
This event is to benefit the Bridgewater Food Pantry.
All current and former patients, are asked to bring in a shopping bag of non perishable food items as well as toiletries (i.e. diapers, wipes, paper towels, napkins, toothbrushes, toothpaste, & deodorants) to the office to receive an adjustment at NO CHARGE!! (Complimentary adjustments are performed on the day of the food drive only)
NEW PATIENTS ARE WELCOME ALSO!! Stop in and see our office and meet Dr Perry. For your donation of a BAG OF NON PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS AND/OR TOILETRIES, you will receive a gift certificate for a Complimentary Consultation and Exam!
Learn more about Bridgewater Square Chiropractics on their
website or
Facebook.
To learn more about the event you can look at the Facebook posting for last years event.
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STEM FUN
Fridays - Nov 8, 15, 22, Dec 6, 13, 20
10:30 - 11:30a
Join Miss Nicole for some cool adventures in STEM! For caregivers and their children ages 3-5.
You and your child will be able to test theories and predictions through a variety of science, technology, engineering and mathematical activities.
Learn to become problem solvers, innovators and collaborators while having super cool creative fun. Hope to see you there!
Space is limited. Adult participation required.
Please register by calling Nancy 508-822-5388 Ext. 208
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The BUMC Christmas Fair and Bake Sale!
Fri, Nov 8th, 5 - 8p
Sat, Nov 9th, 9a - 3p
Bridgewater UMC
35 School St.
It's that time of year again! Join us for our biggest FUNdraiser of the year!
Local vendors, homemade pies and baked treats, crafts, and a silent auction for our popular themed gift baskets. And don't forget our "famous" Bob's Bargain Basement - a great place for picking up unique gifts, items to upcycle, home goods, gently used clothing & jewelry, and MORE!
Don't miss this opportunity to support your community ministries and locally owned businesses. 'Tis the season to think global and shop local!
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
Want a glorious bed of tulips next year? It's time to plant spring flowering bulbs! Come in today and shop our selection!
Stop in today!
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
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Hometown Hero Banner Project
Needs Volunteers
Bridgewater’s Hometown Heroes are on display throughout the town, all 103 of them. They represent the thousands of veterans from our town who have given years of their lives to protect our freedoms. They will be up until Thanksgiving at which time they will come down and get ready for the next display. The Bridgewater Public Library has offered to display them through December and January. We hope to have them back on display for Memorial Day 2020.
The program is seeking volunteers to assist in taking them down. Many can be removed with a step ladder and pair of wire cutters in minutes. It is hoped that small groups, working with Committee members, can adopt a group of banners for removal to help.
David Moore
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New York City Bus Trip
Sat, Nov 9th, 7a - 10p
See a Broadway play, 9-11 Memorial & Museum, One World Trade Center Freedom Tower. You must make your own reservations for these. Shop or do sightseeing. We will have raffles on the trip. Please remember a $2.00 tip per person for the bus driver.
Cost for the bus: $62. CFL will match a portion of the net proceeds to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
For more information, please contact Joan Gambill at
joangam@comcast.net or 508-697-3425. Reservations must be received by Thursday, November 7, 2019.
When submitting a check (made payable to Catholic Financial Life Chapter N278) include your name, phone number and the total amount enclosed. Include $62 each person and mail to:
New York City Bus Trip, Joan Gambill, 20 Woodland Dr. Bridgewater, MA 02324
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DOT Physicals
Accepting New Patients
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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Need an Insurance quote?
We make sure you have the right coverage for you and help you select from our
Call for more information today!
111 Torrey St, Suite 1, Brockton
508-456-6220
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Annual Church Fair & Turkey Supper
Turkey Supper
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Sat,
Nov 9th
4:30p & 6:30p seatings (takeout also available)
Thanksgiving-style turkey supper fundraiser! Turkey and all the “fixins”, including dessert and beverage (dine-in only). Adults $12, seniors/students $10, family max (up to 2 adults and the children who live with them)
$35
Reservations required. For online reservations follow this
link
or call 508-697-6016.
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Quilt to be Displayed at Senior Center
An Underground Railroad Story Sampler Quilt will be on display at the center in
November and December.
Eleanor Burns and Sue Bouchard studied the book
Hidden in Plain View and created this 16-block quilt telling the story of the journeys of the escaping slaves and their helpers on their arduous 250-mile journey from the South to Canada.
The quilt was created in the spring of 2019 by Bridgewater area women as part of the One Book One Community project.
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Wood Palace Kitchen Designs
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Step 2…
7 Mill St, Middleboro
(508) 947-1975
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What's at the farm stand this week?
Stop by and pick up your pumpkins & mums, some peeled butternut squash, winter squash, local honey & jams, and don't forget some fire wood for those cool autumn evenings!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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Taste A Book Club
Tues, Nov 12th, 5p
Do you love to cook and love looking at cookbooks? This month’s selection is the cookbook "Martha Stewart’s Appetizers”.
Stop by the library and borrow a copy located at the front desk. Notify the library with the page number of the recipe you would like to reserve. Cook the recipe, and bring your dish to the meeting to share.
The Library will supply the paper products.
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Ask a Lawyer
Wednesday, November 13
Bridgewater COA
Attorney Alyssa Asack offers free 30-minute legal consultations for Bridgewater Seniors on a variety of issues. By appointment only, beginning at 9:30 am. Call for more info: 508-697-0929.
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The Library Book,
author talk with Susan Orlean
Nov 13th, 7:30p
Horace Mann Auditorium, Boyden Hall
New York Times Best Selling Author
Susan Orleans is coming to BSU!
Susan Orleans will be reopening the unsolved mystery of the most catastrophic library fire in American history and delivers a dazzling homage to a beloved institution - our libraries.
It will be free and open to the public.
For more information, click
here.
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Residence Inn - Bridgewater
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Spacious Studio and One-Bedroom Suites with fully equipped kitchen and living room area. Includes complimentary Breakfast Buffet daily and evening social “The Mix” three nights per week.
*Short and long term rates available.
2020 Pleasant St, Bridgewater, MA
(508) 697- 1412
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MAMA DEB'S
SWEET ITALIAN SAUCE
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"Life is Sweeter with Mama Deb's
Sweet Italian Sauce"
We are located in Middleboro and offer Retail Sauce, Gift Sets, Mobile Food & Cooking Classes.
Click here for retail locations, mobile food
events, and pasta making class schedules.
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Home Seller Workshop
Tue, Nov 19th at 4:00p
Presented by the Law Offices of
Timothy J. Van Der Veen
Free educational workshop geared towards seniors who have lived in their home for a long time. Informative for residents who are considering the transfer or sale of their property in the next 12 months.
Many topics will be covered by a panel of industry experts including recent changes in the law and other trends affecting local real estate transactions in 2019 and for 2020.
Sponsored in part by Real Angels Foundation (“Real estate professionals supporting local charities”)
This is NOT a solicitation for legal services pursuant to Rule 7.3 of the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct.
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Old Bridgewater Historical
Society Lecture
Sun, Nov 17
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2:00p
Bridgewater Senior Center
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he Old Bridgewater Historical Society and New England Curiosities will host a lecture entitled
New England Witchcraft Tales.
Everyone knows the stories of the Salem witches, but have you ever heard the tales of the others accused of witchcraft in New England? The public is invited to hear the stories that may not be so familiar, including tales from Maine to New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
The lecture will be presented by Roxie Zwicker, who has been sharing history and folklore of the New England states since 1994.
Light refreshments will be served. Event is free; $5 donation to OBHS is suggested.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the West Bridgewater Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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10 Bedford Park, Bridgewater
(508) 279-0950
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BSU Homecoming... What a day!
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Above Photo Credits: Christina Williams
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
1 weekend night get away (for up to 4 people) at the Residence Inn - Bridgewater. Includes a breakfast buffet!
Historical Tidbit Question
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What two projects did the Work Projects Administration assist in?
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 November 7, 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 Jen Bellody, Sarah Harkins,
Theresa McNulty,
Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, Gregory Venezia & Beyonnie Whitaker
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Re-memoring for Success
For All Hallows Eve, I spent time remembering my Dad. While it would be easier to dwell on the old pains; the tears in communication and tears that caused, I try to re-work those old memories.
What positive skills did he give me? What was good, what worked? As it turns out, there were many wonderful gifts. I could not always see them, but now I do. Re-memoring helps me forgive and work past, gaining confidence. Our parents' impact cannot be understated, but it's up to me to develop life skills that will empower me.
"Your memory is the glue that binds your life together; everything you are today is because of your amazing memory. You are a data collecting being, and your memory is where your life is lived." ~ Kevin Horsley, Unlimited Memory
"Growth is painful. Change is painful. But, nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong." ~ N. R. Narayana Murthy
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I am 54 years old, and still re-working, re-creating and re-designing. These re-memories are helping me succeed.
Fruitful memories bring strength, joy, and confidence I was loved and supported. I wish the same for all of us. With a strong foundation, we can create great things ~ Jacquie
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