December 29, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles
Keeping Pace provides services for families that have children of all ages. They operate a center where families go to participate in activities while preparing for the birth of and raising multiples. At the family center there are many opportunities to interact with other parents as well as meeting providers that can help get services for your child or children's needs.
From their Facebook Group: " Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles is a non-profit support network for families and families-to-be of multiple birth children. We are based in W. Bridgewater, Massachusetts with chapters throughout the state. Volunteerism is the cornerstone of our foundation with a 'pay it forward' philosophy allowing our mission to steadily expand and meet the needs of our growing membership."
The store is open for donations and purchases of baby goods.... from maternity clothes to baby walkers. The KPMM SOS Program has a food pantry for which includes formula of all kinds including hypoallergenic formula for children with sensitivity to lactose. They also provide coupons for formula.
Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles is an amazing place that provides many resources helping families who struggle financially with the birth of multiples. Thank you to Keeping Pace for providing for our community!
194 S. Main St. in West Bridgewater. Open 7 days a week!! M-F 9-5, Saturday 9-4 & Sunday 9-2.
508-559-0040.
by: Claudia Cabrera
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Historical Tidbit:
Mistletoe for the New Year:
A Prediction of Happiness and Long Life
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Picture: European Mistletoe
There are 2 types of mistletoe: European (Viscum album) and North American (Phoradendron leucarpum).
The word "mistletoe comes from two Anglo Saxon words: 'Mistel' (which means dung) and 'tan' (which means twig or stick)". It translates to 'poo on a stick' - not very appealing, but children think it's hilarious.
In Norse, Mistletoe was a symbol of love and friendship. The Legend: It was the sacred plant of Frigga (goddess of love, fertility, wisdom). Despite having the gift of prophecy, she was unable to save her son Balder (god of truth, summer sun) from his fate - death. Loki (a mischievous, evil god) tricked Hoder (the blind god of winter) into killing Balder with an arrow whose tip was made of mistletoe. For 3 days, each of the elements (air, fire, water, earth) tried to bring Balder back to life, with no success. As Frigga wept over her son, her tears fell upon the mistletoe arrow. Balder was brought back to life by his mother's tears as they transformed into pearly white berries. In her joy she kissed everyone who passed beneath the tree on which the mistletoe grew. She vowed that anyone standing beneath mistletoe will come to no harm, but instead receive a token of love...a kiss.
In Europe, it was placed over house and stable doors to prevent the entrance of witches. It was believed that a sprig placed in a baby's cradle would protect the child from goblins. Giving a sprig to the first cow calving after New Year would protect the entire herd.
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Picture: North American Mistletoe
Mistletoe has meant many things to many cultures over the centuries. It wishes you peace, love, friendship and a long life - Happy New Year, Everyone!
Respectfully submitted, Jill A. Silvia
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Town Hall
65 N. Main Street
508-894-1200
Mon, Tues & Thurs 8a - 4p
Wed, 8a - 7p, Fri 8a - 1p
WB Public Library
80 Howard Street
508-894-1255
Mon, Thurs, Fri 10a - 5p
Tues - Wed 10a - 8p
Sat 10a - 2p
Council on Aging
97 West Center Street
508-894-1262
Mon - Fri 8:30a - 4p
Food Pantry
1st & 3rd Wednesday each month
3:15 - 5p
Spring Street School
2 Spring St WB
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Congratulations!
Annette Paglia
won a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from Get In Shape For Women at
180 Winter St, Bridgewater
Value: $140
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WB Troop 25 Christmas Tree Pickup
Boy Scouts Troop 25 is back and providing Christmas tree pick up. All trees must be tinsel free and decoration free. The trees will be scheduled to be picked up on
Saturday January 4th 2020.
There are two payment options ($15), you can pay online (click link below), or pay at pick up by selecting the "cash or check at pick-up" option on the website below.
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Laughter Yoga
Tues, Jan 7th
11:00 - 11:30a
WB Library
These classes are held every Tuesday morning. There is no sign up required for the class. Laughter yoga is a practice for adults that uses spontaneous and prompted laughter to release stress, increase happy thoughts and bring a sense of well-being. The class is a seated chair practice. There are no age requirements meaning everyone is welcomed!
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Come See Our New Home
265 Bedford St, Bridgewater
(508) 378-9971
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Holiday Hours
Transfer Station Hours
12/30/19-Open Regular Hours (Monday)
12/31/19-Closed (Tuesday)
01/01/20- Closed (Wednesday)
01/02/20-Open Regular Hours (Thursday Due To Wednesday Holiday)
Council On Aging Hours
12/31/19-Closed At Noon (Tuesday)
01/01/20-Closed (Wednesday)
Town Hall Hours
12/31/19-Closed at
Noon (Tuesday)
01/01/20-Closed (Wednesday)
West Bridgewater Public Library
12/31/19-
Closing at 1:00p
01/01/20-
Closed All Day
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Library Trustees Meeting
January 8th
5:30 - 6:30p
West Bridgewater Public Library
Welcome to the public, this is not an intended meeting for children.
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Baby Sing-n-Play
Thurs, Jan 9th; 10:30 - 11:30a
WB Public Library
Movement, songs and stories for infants with care-taker. No sign-up required. Come join the fun with your little ones!
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Happy Holidays from your Friends at
BRIDGEWATER FARM SUPPLY
We're Your
COMPLETE
Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
Come check out our great gifts for the holidays! Farm themed toys, doggy shirts & sweaters, bird feeders, garden decorations and oh so much more!
Stop in today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0357
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Want to end 2019 and begin 2020 Feeling Rewarded and Helping a Good Cause?
Here’s how: Sponsor the Annual Polar Plunge of the Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters
Sponsorship Level
Platinum $1000+
Diamond $700 – $999
Gold $300 – $699
Silver $100 – $299
Bronze $50 – $99
Friends of the Rotary Club $1 – $49
100% of your support makes local and global projects possible for the Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters.
Feel free to join us on January 1, 2020 9a – noon at the BCYF Curley Community Center, South Boston!
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2019 W. Bridgewater Middle/Senior High School Holiday Concert
Performance from Dec 12, 2019.
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Taunton River Watershed Tide Calendar Released
The Taunton River Watershed Alliance (TRWA) is pleased to announce the release of its Annual Taunton River Tide calendar. For our tenth year running, the TRWA has published a yearly calendar with tidal data for the Taunton River along with the winning images of the TRWA’s Calendar Photography Contest.
This year the calendar features the work of 19 area photographers and nature enthusiasts. Pictures are of the wildlife and scenery within the Taunton River Watershed, 562 square miles in all of or part of 43 Southeastern Massachusetts cities and towns.
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Bethel Family Medicine * Bethel Women’s Wellness
Comprehensive healthcare for every member of your family.
Accepting New Patients
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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Baptism By Ice by Steve Kelley & Jacquie Rose
Union Congregational Church:home to EB Emergency Food Pantry; BSA & Venture Scouts Troop 29; Sew Much Love: Homemade Quilts
Read more
www.gofundme.com
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WEB Girls Hockey
West Bridgewater & East Bridgewater
co-op girls hockey team is having a great start to their season!
Picture from first game and road trip!
Follow them on Twitter:@web_hockey
Go WEB!
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2019 W. Bridgewater Howard Elementary Holiday Concert
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from Get In Shape For Women at
180 Winter St, Bridgewater
Value: $140
Historical Tidbit Question:
W
hat did Europeans say mistletoe
warded off?
Email us your answer at:
Prizes@buzzaround.info
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 January 1, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Starting Over
Now that we have a minute to breath...
it's a great time to weed out any old bad karma... habits or relationships, and this opens up space in your life for new positive habits & relationships.
“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr.
“It’s never too late to become who you want to be. I hope you live a life that you’re proud of, and if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over.” ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald
“You can learn new things at any time in your life if you’re willing to be a beginner. If you actually learn to like being a beginner, the whole world opens up to you.” ~ Barbara Shur
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Starting over can be scary, but it's a scarier and sadder life that does not grow, learn, evolve, progress & create!
You are beautiful as you become a better you!
~ Jacquie
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The
Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody,
Janice O'Brien,
Jacquelyn Rose, & Greg Venezia
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