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You are invited to attend 
our Memorial Day Commemorative Service

Monday, May 25, 2015 10:00 AM
War Memorial Park, West Bridgewater 

   
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The History of Memorial Day
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Memorial Day, an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, at least, it marks the beginning of summer.

Check out for the whole story!  History.com
May 24, 2015
 
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Congratulations
Eileen McNulty

 Eileen won a free make-up application with instruction from Revolutions Salon,
Route 106, EB

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

You could win

A facial and a $10 gift certificate of Mary Kay products from Jeanne Smith and Cindy Guarino, Mary Kay Consultants
 
Historical Tidbit:   

                         Each Town must have a Tavern?


 To serve the needs of those hardy souls who ventured on

 long journeys, The Great and General Court made a law in

1656 that all towns in the Bay Colony

must provide a tavern or "ordinary". Places of great importance, ordinaries provided food and refreshing beverages, news was exchanged, gossip traded and social interaction provided. To keep prices honest, the amount charged for meals and drink were set by law, such as sixpence for a single dinner.

One New England traveler stated, "you meet with neatness, decency and dignity, neat chambers, the bed good, sheets clean, supper passable, cider tea punch and all for fourteen pence a head."

Throughout the 1700's, taverns flourished throughout the Bridgewater area. These taverns significantly increased road travel and this greater traffic prompted wider and smoother roads.  Soon one could pass among most towns and cities with few problems.  By the turn of the century, a new development appeared in travel: the advent of the turnpike/toll-road.  

These well-laid out and well-kept roads would come to change the face

of New England.


 

information from: East Bridgewater Sesquicentennial Booklet  

Monday, May 25
Happy Memorial Day!
Service - 10a - War Memorial Park
All town offices, schools, banks and library are closed.

Tuesday, May 26

Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
School Bldg Comm - 6:30p - MS/HS
Zoning Board - 7p - Town Hall

Wednesday, May 27

Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters - 7:15a - Good Days Restaurant
Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
COA Executive Board - 1p - COA
Cultural Council - 6p - Town Hall

Thursday, May 28

Exercise - 8:30a - COA
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Line Dancing - 9:30a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Mah Jongg - 12:45p - COA
Trucchi's Van - 1p - COA
Yoga - 6p - First Church
Friday, May 29
Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 10:30a - COA
Zumba Gold - 3:30p - COA
Saturday, May 30
Church of St. Ann Mass - 4p
 
Reminder: No weekend MBTA Rail Service 
Sunday, May 31
Church of St. Ann - 8:30a, 10:30a  
Cochestett United Methodist - Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School 10:15am
First Church - Worship Service and Sunday School 10a, Teen Bible Study 9a
Fellowship Hour - 11a 
Joy of Pentecost - Sunday School & service 10a
evening worship 6p
Temple Baptist - 10a, 11a & 6p
West Bridgewater Baptist - 9:15 Sunday School, 10:30 Service, evening worship 6p

 

* Information compiled in this issue from Town web sites & submitted information. Feel free to submit events & information from your non-profit group.

13TH ANNUAL CHRISTOPHER'S 5K RUN & WALK

FOR DIABETES

  

Memorial Day 

Monday, May 25, 11am                                

W.B. Council of Aging

97 West Center St.       

                     

Christopher's 5k Run & Walk For Diabetes is in honor of a      young boy who has Type1 Diabetes.  Christopher, who is now 15, 

was diagnosed with diabetes months after turning 2 years old.  

Upon diagnosis, his family, and his family's running club,      were determined to make a difference. To date this event  has raised more than $130,000 going towards finding a cure!    LOCATION  West Bridgewater Senior Center                       Council On Aging , 97 West Center Street                              



5k Run & Walk  11:00 am PROMPTLY               Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run  9:45am 

Applications are available at the West Bridgewater                  Council on Aging or  on  line at  colonialrunners.org 

 

Lobster
Lobster Roll Sale

The First Church of West Bridgewater
Annual Lobster Roll Sale
Friday, June 5
11:30 am until 1 pm

Lunch includes: lobster roll with 100% lobster, no fillers, potato chips, homemade brownie, and choice of beverage.

Cost per lunch is $10.00 and advance orders are necessary.
Orders will be ready for pick up or Fellowship Hall will be open for seating.

To order your lunch, you may call the church office at 508 587-3118 or email at firstchurchwb@juno.com

Looking For Host Families
The Brockton Rox are still looking for wonderful host families for our 2015 team!  Our players come from all over the country and are looking to have a fantastic summer of baseball and fun!  Our hosts can live as far as 30 minutes away, and the host family benefits include a cash stipend, season tickets, and merchandise discounts as well as great host family events!  
If you are interested, please contact Kate Thomas, Assistant General Manager, at kthomas@brocktonrox.com or 508-559-7001.
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Bridgewater
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West Bridgewater Lions Club is Collecting Items for Their Annual Yard Sale

Doing that spring cleaning? Don't throw that quality stuff away, the West Bridgewater Lions Club annual yard sale is coming up quick (Saturday, June 6th from 9am-2pm) We need quality items to sell.

 Local drop off location or we can pick up. Sorry no TVs computer monitors, air conditioning units, or large furniture. 

 Contact us via Facebook:    Lions Club Facebook Page
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The First Church of West Bridgewater
Annual Golf Tournament

Saturday, June 6
Brockton Country Club
265 Samuel Ave.
Registration 12:30 p.m.
Shotgun start 1:30 p.m.

Please come and enjoy a great day of golf and support our preservation project!

Cost is $75.00 per golfer and includes 9 holes of golf, greens fee, cart (for the first 60 golfers), and a BBQ Buffet.
For more information or to register, please call the church office at 508-587-3118 or email at firstchurchwb@juno.com
BRIDGEWATER  FARM SUPPLY

A Beautiful Garden is a Work 
of Heart
 

Visit Our On-line Store For Your Lawn & Garden Needs

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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0357

Upcoming Council on Aging Trips

 

A MUSICAL SALUTE TO AMERICA 

Wrights Chicken Farm  Harrisville, RI 

Thursday, June 11, 2015 


BEAUPORT PRINCESS CRUISE  &  ROCKPORT  Gloucester, MA  Thursday, June 18, 2015   

 

CAPE COD CANAL  "JAZZ CRUISE"  Onset, MA 

Sunday, July 12, 2015    

 

REMINDER - ALL TRIPS REQUIRE PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF 

RESERVATION  Telephone reservations will be held 3 days.  Seating is limited.  If you are interested in any of these trips, please do not wait to sign up.   


Tulips ~ Mary Julias
 "And the seasons they go round and round 
And the painted ponies go up and down 
We're captive on the carousel of time 
We can't return we can only look 
Behind from where we came 
And go round and round and round 
In the circle game"
 ~ Joni Mitchell
 
 Sometimes it's a wild ride, sometimes it makes us wonder, sometimes it is joyful, and sometimes it makes us cry. It's always moving, and it's always changing, so we should definitely pick a
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colorfully painted horse. 
 ~ Jacquie
 
 

WB Town Buildings

 

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 St

508-894-1255

Mon, Thurs, Fri 10a-5p,
Tues-Wed 10a-7p
Sat 10a- 2p

 

Council on Aging

97 W Center St

508-894-1262

Mon-Fri 8:30a-4p 

 

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Bridgewater
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Licensed & Fully Insured

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The Learning Well

Pre-School

 

Enrolling New Students For September!

 

Two-day Program For Children 2.9 Years & Up

Tues & Thurs, 2 1/2 Hours 

9:15 - 11:45am

Three-Day Program For Children 3 Years & Up

Mon/Wed/Fri, 2 1/2 Hours 

9:15 - 11:45am or 

4 hours 9am-1pm

 

10 Students Per Two Teachers! Preschool With The Personal Touch! 


7 Rising Sun Lane
W. Bridgewater


508-631-6274

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THE  STITCH LOVERS GROUP at the COA

Tuesdays at 1pm

 

Spring has sprung  time to finish those UFO'S. We all have UFO"S hanging around waiting to be "stitched".  Come and join us on Tuesday afternoons from 1 pm to 3 pm.  

We will be Weaving, Crocheting, Cross stitching, Embroidering, Knitting and Sewing!

 A sewing machine is available for your use. So join us to finish those UFO'S.

 

Our home delivered meals program, also know as "Meals on Wheels", are designed to provide just the right combination of good nutrition and a friendly visitor for people 60+ who may not have enough food, be able to prepare their own food, or understand the proper nutritional requirements as they are advancing in age.

We deliver meals based on need, so whether long or short term, we can help you or a loved one eat properly.  Whether recovering from surgery or an illness, or just not having the mobility to get to the market on a regular basis, Meals on Wheels is there to support seniors in our communities

All meals served meet one-third of a participant's daily nutritional requirements and are designed to be low in sodium, fat, and sugar.  And if the participant's doctor requests a diabetic diet plan, we can usually accommodate that by offering a modified meal.    www.sselder.org

Call South Shore Elder Services (SSES) Information and Referral Department at 781-848-3910.

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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  
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A facial and a $10 gift certificate of Mary Kay products from Jeanne Smith and Cindy Guarino, Mary Kay Consultants 
  

 Historical Tidbit Question:

In what year were all towns required to provide a tavern?

 

 

Email us your answer at: 

Please include your name, 
phone number & town
with your answer.
By entering, you give us
permission to announce 
your name in next week's 
Buzz Around West Bridgewater.

  

On May 26, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.

 

The Buzz was compiled

this week by Stephen Kelley, Robert Lundquist, Theresa McNulty, Stacy Rancourt, & Jacquelyn Rose
  

Copyright 2015 Buzz Around West Bridgewater. You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit : ("Buzz Around West Bridgewater 5/24/15")    

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