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Congratulations
Stacey Edwards
Stacy won a Beauty Bundle: Eyebrow Wax, Haircut & Split-ends Treatment
($119) value from 
Revolutions Salon & Spa
Rte 106
East Bridgewater, MA

You should play
our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this column.

You could win entrance for up to 4 children to Stardust Gym's Open Gym, East Bridgewater,
Rt 106

Historical Tidbit: 

Bristol County


 

Raynham is part of Bristol County, which encompasses three cities and 17 towns.  Bristol County was formed in 1685, the same year as Plymouth and Barnstable Counties.  

The first counties in America were formed in 1643 & they are Essex, Middlesex and Suffolk.   There are several reasons for a state to divide into counties; it allowed for greater power and extended authority farther than an individual town had; it also facilitated a Probate Court for civil and criminal matters and allowed assigned officers to serve more effectively in regard to territorial conflicts. 

The courts for Bristol County are held in Taunton and New Bedford.  The name "county" comes from England.  In England, areas were divided into territories owned by an Earl or Count ("County").  Each Count assigned a representative officer referred to as "shire-reeve" (or "sheriff").  The town where the court for the county is held is called "shire town."

 

~Respectfully submitted by Robert Lundquist

 

 

Monday, May 4

Council on Aging Meeting - 9:30a - Council on Aging

Singing - 10a - Council on Aging (COA)

Walking - 10a - COA

Bridge - 1p - COA

Beginner Line Dancing -1p - COA

Device Advice - 6p - Library

Your Credit Report - 6p - Library

Tuesday, May 5
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Chair Yoga - 10a - COA
Qi Yoga - 11:15a - COA

Whist - 12:30- COA

Intermediate line dancing - 1p - COA 

Pokeno - 1p - COA

Park & Recreation - 6p - Rec Bldg

Ted Reinstein Presents - 6:30p - Library
Board of Selectmen - 7p - Town Hall
Wednesday, May 6
Exercise  - 9 a - COA
Mother Goose - 10:30a - Library
Cribbage - 12:30 p - COA
First Wednesday Book Club - 1p - Library
Conservation Comm - 5:30p - Town Hall
Thursday, May 7
Wii - 9a - COA
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Books for Babies - 10:30a - Library
Yoga Story Time  - 1p - Library 
Planning Board - 6p - Town Hall
Friday, May 8
Exercise  - 9a - COA
Quilting/Knitting - 11:30a - COA
Painting - 1p - COA
Spring Book Sale at the Library Today
Saturday, May 9
Spring Book Sale  - Library
St. Anns - 4p - Service
Sunday, May 10
Agape Chapel - 10:30a
First Baptist Church - Sunday School, 9:30a , Worship 10:45a
First Congregational Church of UCC - 9:30a   
Lutheran Church of the Way - 8a, 11a worship,  9a coffee hour, 9:30a Sunday School
St. Ann's - 8a, 9:30a, 11a and 5p  
 
* Information Compiled in this issue from Town web sites
BRIDGEWATER  FARM SUPPLY

 

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Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357
Teacher Appreciation Week
 
Monday, May 4th - Friday, May 8th

Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher."

 -Japanese proverb

 

 A big thank you to teachers everywhere.

They dedicate their time and energy, helping students (big and small) understand this incredible, challenging, inspirational and wonderful world we're living in!

 


Ted Reinstein Visits Raynham Library

Tuesday, May 5 at 6:30pm

Raynham Public Library

 

 

Ted Reinstein, presenter on Channel Five's Chronicle, joins us this evening and talks about his new book, New England Notebook.

This is a free event and all are welcome

to attend.

Please register for this special event click here to register

 

                                 Tai Chi Demonstration

Wednesday, May 6

at 11am

Raynham Senior Center

 

Mike Showstack, Sifu at the Wu Li Academy, comes to the Raynham Senior Center to demonstrate tai chi. He teaches at many senior centers, including Lakeville, Bourne, Hanson, East Bridgewater and West Bridgewater. The benefits of practicing tai chi are well documented.Tai chi improves circulation and strength and is a key to maintaining balance. This free demonstration is being held to determine if there is community interest in scheduling a regular tai chi class.Please call 508-824-2740 in advance if you plan on attending.

 

  Raynham Public Library Annual Spring Book Sale

 

Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9

During regular library hours

 

The Friends of the Library are holding the Annual Spring Book Sale on Friday and Saturday, May 8th and 9th.

 

Don't miss out on great bargains in hardbacks, paperbacks, children's books, DVDs, CDs and more!

There is sure to be something for everyone!

 

Donations for the sale are needed. Please drop-off your donations during regular library hours.  



info@cranberrycountry.org
Bwater Square Chiro Building
Bridgewater Square Chiropractic

Adjust to a Pain Free & Healthy Lifestyle

   

63 Main Street
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0050
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                     Raynham Walking Group starts May 11

 

Mondays at 10am weekly

Meet at the Senior Center lobby

 

Shake off the winter and get going when the Park and Recreation Department joins with the Senior Center to offer the weekly walking program.

The group steps off from the Senior Center lobby at 10 am every Monday (weather permitting) throughout the spring, summer and early fall.

The walkers take advantage of the adjacent Park and Rec property for different levels of walking.

All are welcome to this free program, facilitated by Park and Rec program director Heather Nix.

 

American Association of University Women Pot Luck Supper

 Taunton Area Branch

 

 Wednesday, May 6

7pm

 The Taunton branch of the AAUW (American Association of University Women) will hold their annual pot luck supper at the home of Veronica Casey.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Officers for the coming year will be elected. AAUW membership is open to any graduate holding an associate or equivalent, baccalaureate of higher degree from a qualified educational institution.  Undergraduates may become AAUW affiliate members.

          For more information about the Taunton Area Branch of the AAUW, contact Rosemarie Buote, Vice-President of Membership, at 508-669-5069.  The AAUW of Taunton also maintains a website at:  aauw-ma.aauw.net/branches/taunton

Contact:

Mary O'Connell
Public Information Chairperson
508-697-2562
maryservatmls@comcast.net

Meeting of the Taunton Garden Club

 

 

Thursday, May 7, 7pm

First Parish Church

on Church Green Taunton

    

The next meeting of the Taunton Garden Club will be held on May 7th at the First Parish Church on Church Green at 7:00 p.m. At this meeting, club members will create arrangements in teacups to deliver to five area nursing homes. Members are asked to bring clippers and a teacup.

          Two Garden Therapy sessions will be held at the Taunton Nursing Home this month. May 14th will feature flower arrangements with the residents and May 29th will be the planting of raised bed vegetable gardens on the patio. Residents will help plant the gardens, water them throughout the summer and enjoy the vegetables as they ripen.

          The Club's Annual Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 16th at our new location, Girls Inc. of Taunton, which is located at 131 Arlington Street at the corner of Dean St. (Rt.44). The sale will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. This sale will include hundreds of healthy perennials, annuals, and vegetable plants at affordable prices. Also featured will be a baked goods table, a boutique table, concrete garden art, and a yard sale area with loads of treasures to be found. Mary Kullas, member of the Taunton Ecology Awaremess Movement (TEAM) will be available to demonstrate the hows and whys of composting, show how easy it is to compost, and also show the different stages of composting. Parking is available across the street from Girls Inc. This event will be held rain or shine! tauntongardenclub.webs.com

 


Raynham Library Children's Chapter Books
 

Raynham Public Library 760 South Main St. 508-823-1344


It is almost time for the 9th annual Elements for Excellence event and we are excited to announce the Key Note Speaker Suzanne Bump, State Auditor. We expect this to be an event that is beneficial to all in attendance as well as those who participate as sponsors. We are offering the opportunity for sponsors to set up a table free of charge at the event showcasing their products and services to the attendees. This promises to be a beneficial investment to all who participate. 

We are distributing flyers next week, and we hope that you will consider participating in the
 event to be included as a sponsor this year. There are 5 different levels of sponsorship packages available. Please consider sponsoring by clicking below to choose your sponsorship and submit your package payment all in one place! We look forward to working with you to make this a successful event for all involved ! 508-947-1499   www.cranberrycountry.org  

The inspiration of life...

"You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so bad, work on the mind. That's the only thing you should be trying to control." ~ Elizabeth Gilbert;
 Eat, Pray, Love


"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." ~ Maya Angelou

It's your life, now is a great time to live it!

 ~ Jacquie
 

Town Building Locations:

 

Town Hall

558 South Main St. 

 508-824-2707

Mon-Thurs 8:30a-4:30p,

Fri 8:30a-12Noon
 Tues eve  6-8PM

 

Public Library

760 South Main St.

508-823-1344

Mon-Wed 10a-8p

Thurs 10a-6p, Fri 10a-5p,

Sat 10a-2p

 

Council on Aging

2215 King Philip Street 

508-824-2740

Mon-Fri 9a-3p 

 
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BR Seniors Grade 12 Community Service Deadline

 

This is a reminder that all BR seniors  must complete a min. of 15 hours of community service each year.  Many seniors have not submitted their community service hours for this year and as a result may not graduate which means students will not walk at the graduation ceremony nor receive a diploma until this graduation obligation is met. Students need to submit their hours by Friday, May 15th.  If you have any questions, please see your guidance counselor or Mrs. Maxwell.  

IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS/DATES FOR BR SENIORS

Class of 2015
 

Mon-Thurs May 4-13th AP Exams (Tentative Dates)
 

Tuesday, May 19th Academic Honors Night/Honor Society Night 
 

Wednesday, May 27th Athletic Awards Banquet (BRRHS, 6:30pm)
 

Thursday, May 28th Last full day of school for Seniors(last block FINAL exam)

Senior Banquet (Country Club of Halifax, 6:30-10pm)

Senior Lock-in(BRRHS, 11pm - 5am)
 

Friday, May 29th NO SCHOOL for Seniors ONLY
 

Monday, June 1st Final Exams first THREE periods of the day 
 

Tuesday, June 2nd Final Exams first THREE periods of the day

Graduation Rehearsal (10:30 - 12pm) 
 

Wednesday, June 3rd Graduation Rehearsal(9:00 - 11:00am)

Senior Scholarship Night  (BRRHS, 6:30pm)
 

Thursday, June 4th Graduation Rehearsal (9:00 - 11:00am)

Senior Prom (Indian Pond Country Club, 6:30-11pm)
 

Sunday, June 7th Graduation: 1:00 pm in the Gymnasium  


Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School's

 

RAYNWATER PLAYERS

proudly present

 

 THE WEDDING SINGER

 

Based upon the New Line Cinema film
Written by Tim Herlihy 

 

 

May 7, 8, & 9 ~  7:30 p.m.

Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School


 Tickets

Preferred Seating $20 (Doors open 6:50)

General Admission $10 (Doors open 7:10)

 

Call (508) 697-6902 for more information

Tickets now available in the main office or on-line @ www.bridge-rayn.org


 

 Mature Content - Parental Discretion Advised (PG-13)

 

 

GATRA Services for Raynham

GATRA transportation services make everyday life a little easier, especially for seniors who are transitioning from driving. In addition to fixed-route bus service in the Taunton/Raynham area, GATRA provides safe and accessible

Dial-A-Ride service for seniors over 60 years and for people with disabilities of any age. Dial-A Ride is $1.25 (one way) for trips between Raynham and Taunton or $10.00 for a 10-ride pass. GATRA, with the help of a grant from the United Way, also offers a long-distance medical transportation service called MedWheels for seniors and persons with disabilities that will travel o

Boston hospitals or other medical facilities beyond Taunton. MedWheel trips are limited to 2 times per/month and there is a requested donation of $10.00 per/ride. For additional information, caIl 508-823-8828 or visit the GATRA website at: www.gatra.org.

 


Play Your Way Into K

A Program for Incoming Kindergartners

 

The Merrill School ECPO (Early Childhood Parent Organization) is pleased to present you with the opportunity to participate in a Kindergarten Orientation program offered by current school families for new school families.

 This program, known as Play Your Way into K, is a series of fun events that will begin in late spring and continue throughout the summer. 

Through these events, incoming Kindergarten students and their families will be given many opportunities to get together, enjoy some fun activities, and get to know one another.

This will assist in developing new friendships and lead to excitement about the beginning of school. 

For more information and a link to the form,click here or email ecpo.merrill@gmail.com, to be added to the list.


Membership Fees: 

$20.00 for an individual Raynham resident 

$10.00 for a Raynham senior citizen 

$50.00 for a Raynham family of four *(includes one vote
at the annual meeting) 

$50.00 for a non-profit Raynham organization (includes membership for up to four people but only one vote at the annual meeting) 

$100.00 for a Raynham business **(includes membership for up to four people but only one vote at the annual meeting) 

* Bridgewater-Raynham students will be considered non-voting members and receive free training during the course of the school year; however, parents must be responsible for any equipment used by their children. 

** Raynham business sponsors receive a business membership for the length of their sponsorship.
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Entrance for up to 4 children to Stardust Gym's Open Gym, East Bridgewater, Rt 106
   

Historical Tidbit Question:

 

 What is the town where the court for the county called?

 

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from the correct answers.

The Buzz was compiled

this week by Rachel Hardy, Robert Lundquist, Theresa McNulty, Marla Prince, Stacy Rancourt, & Jacquelyn Rose  

  

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