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Have a Wonderful Father's Day!!! 

All of us, at one point or another, have looked up to that special man in our life as our mentor, our role model, a guide to what we should best emulate in our lives. 

swinging in halifax playground For some of us, it is our biological father, but for some it can be a grandfather, an uncle, or sometimes a man who is not biological family at all, but someone dear to the soul.

 Father's Day is a time to celebrate, or in some cases to remember such a special someone in our lives.
 
If that special someone is still here,  it would be great to honor him in some way, not necessarily with a material gift, but with the gift of your time and attention. 

Of course, many 'Dads' out there do enjoy the aspect of a fathers day meal or barbeque, so feed him heartily if you can!
 If this someone special is no longer among the living, hold him in your heart.

 In any case, let it be a joyful day... or even better, make it last the whole week!

Have a great day, all. 

 

dove cross Prayer Vigil for the Victims of the A.M.E. shooting in Charlestown, SC
Sunday,  June 21st  
7-8 pm, 
Central Square Congregational Church, 
71 Central Sq., Bridgewater

 

Congregations and clergy from the Bridgewater area will gather for a prayer vigil to remember all of the victims of this shooting, their friends and relatives, and their congregation.  We mourn their loss, and we gather to express our solidarity with them and with all victims of racism and violence.  

This will be a time to grieve the loss of life, to stand against racism, hate, and violence, and to again signal our desire for stricter back ground checks for gun ownership. Bring a candle or sign or flowers if you wish - but most of all bring yourself. It will also be a time to share our feelings and concerns with one another. 

All congregations and religious leaders are welcome to join us.

Rev. Beth Walden, 
Central Square Congregational Church, Bridgewater
Rev. Carol Ashton, First Church West Bridgewater
Rev. Jim Conley, 
Union Congregational Church, UCC, East Bridgewater
Rev. Ken Mantler, United Methodist Church, Bridgewater
Rev. Paul Sprecher, 
First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist, Bridgewater 
June 21, 2015

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  Historical Tidbit:
Making the Past Last

Founded in 1791, the Massachusetts Historical Society, an independent research library, is an invaluable resource for American history, life, and culture.

Its extraordinary collections tell the story of America through millions of rare and unique documents, artifacts, and irreplaceable national treasures. 

As the nation's first historical society,

the MHS strives to enhance the understanding of our nation's past and its connection to the present, demonstrating that history is not just a series of events that happened to individuals long ago, but is integral to the fabric of our daily lives. Its collections are accessible to anyone with an interest in American history.

Beyond research, the MHS offers many ways for the public to enjoy its collections, including free exhibitions, public lectures, tours, brown-bag lunches, seminars, and teacher workshops.

 

Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston Street

Boston, Massachusetts  02115  Tel: 617-536-1608
Fax: 617-859-0074

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Monday, June 22

Mens Breakfast  -  9a - Council on Aging (COA)

Singing - 10a - COA

Walking - 10a - COA

Bridge - 1p - COA

Beginner Line Dancing -1p - COA

Device Advice - 6p - Library 

Tuesday, June 23
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Chair Yoga - 10a - COA
Device Advice - 11a - Library
Qi Yoga - 11:15a - COA

Whist - 12:30- COA

Intermediate line dancing - 1p - COA 

Pokeno - 1p - COA

 

Wednesday, June 24
Exercise  - 9 a - COA
Tai Chi - 11a - COA
Cribbage - 12:30 p - COA
Zoning Board - 7p - Town Hall
Last day of school
Thursday, June 25
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Wii Bowling - 9a - COA
Red Sox Game - 1p - COA
Friday, June 26
Exercise  - 9a - COA
Quilting/Knitting - 11:30a - COA
Painting - 1p - COA
Saturday, June 27
St. Anns - 4p - Service
Sunday, June 29
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

RED SOX GAME ON WIDESCREEN TV

Raynham COA

Thursday, June 25, 1 pm

 

Join us for the game! 

We will be having

Hot dogs, popcorn (we hope), ice cream, soft drinks. $3.00 per person

Sign up in advance at the COA

 

THIS IS THE ONLY WEEKDAY GAME THIS YEAR!

 

Raynham Summer Parks Program

Save the Dates: July 6th - August 28th

Summer Playground Program

(Grades 1-8)

Half Day Hours:  

8:00am - 12:00pm        
Full Day Hours: 
   8:00am - 5:30pm           


Tadpole Program  

(ages 4-6)

Program Hours: 

 8:00am-12:00pm          


 click here for recreation site  

 

Recreation Director: Elizabeth Francis 
Office Phone: 

508-824-2743
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-1:30pm
efrancis@town.raynham.ma.us  

Bridgewater farm supply
BRIDGEWATER  FARM SUPPLY

Live Life By The Seeds Of 
Your Plants
 

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

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

Stone Church Summer Concerts
Five concerts this year!

785 South Main St, Raynham

 
 Each concert is at 7:00 PM at the Stone Church.
Admission is free, but an offering will be gratefully received.

 

July 8
New Providence Big Band
Playing Swing and Jazz!

 

July 15
The Old Kids on the Block
"Oldies but Goodies!"

 

July 22
Sophisticated Swing
Big Band Music!

 

July 29
Dixie Diehards
New Orleans Jazz!

 

August 5
SOS Big Band
Swing Music from
Cumberland RI!

 

These concerts are sponsored in part by a grant from the Raynham Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. 

Bwater Square Chiro Building
Bridgewater Square Chiropractic

Happy Golf Season!!!


Regular Chiropractic Care Can Boost Your Golf Performance    

63 Main Street
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0050
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St. Ann's Parish

Vacation Bible School

 

Vacation Bible School / Adult Volunteers Needed
This year's Vacation Bible School is "Everest....Conquering Challenges with God's

Mighty Power!"

If you are interested in volunteering for Vacation Bible School, which will be held the week of August 3rd to August 7th, or wish to register your child, please contact Darlene McAuley at darlene.mcauley@gmail.com or call 774-501-1176.  

FUN FREE FRIDAYS ARE BACK!!!

 

70 MUSEUMS & CULTURAL VENUES
 10 WEEKS OF FUN THIS SUMMER
7 SITES OPEN FOR FREE EACH FRIDAY
Free Fun Fridays offers visitors no cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues in Massachusetts

June 26
TANGLEWOOD
Lenox
NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM
Stockbridge
THE MOUNT: EDITH WHARTON'S HOME
Lenox
WORCESTER ART MUSEUM
Worcester
MIT MUSEUM
Cambridge
PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM
Salem
THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES
Salem

For the full calendar click here 

United Way Announces Community Impact Grants

 

The Board of Directors of United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. (UWGAT) is pleased to announce it will invest $1,720,738 over the next year.  United Way's mission is "to improve lives by uniting the caring power of communities to advance the common good."  UWGAT is committed and focused on investing in programs in the areas of education, income, and health, because these are the building blocks for a good quality of life.  

 

The total investment of $1,720,738 will be allocated to local non-profit organizations administering programs in the priority areas of education, income, and health.  Allocations will be distributed as follows: $481,846 to help enhance education, $427,445 for income stability including the Mass 211 free information and referral system, and $286,300 for healthier communities.  Additionally, $8,927 will be distributed to other United Ways by donor choice and $516,220 to additional designations as requested by donors.

 

"Every 3 years UWGAT conducts a Community Needs Assessment to remain current and relevant in investing dollars into our local community to best meet the needs of our residents, employees, and guests of our eleven cities and towns," said Jamie E. Crossman, UWGAT President & CEO.  UWGAT serves the cities and towns of: Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Mansfield, North Attleboro, Norton, Plainville, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Taunton.

 

UWGAT recruits individuals and organizations from the community who bring the passion, expertise, and resources needed to get things done.  UWGAT's volunteers represent all UWGAT donors and they review program funding requests to bring forward investment recommendations to the Board of Directors.

 

You can be part of the change. You can give, you can advocate, and you can volunteer.  That's what it means to Live United.  For more information, contact United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. at 508-222-2337, visit www.uwgat.org, or follow UWGAT on Facebook and Twitter. 

 


*Mission Statement

For 20 years, TRWA has been a voice for the river, an advocate for environmental protection, sustainable development and responsible stewardship of our precious water resources. We are an Alliance of concerned residents, businesses, and organizations united to restore and properly manage water and related natural resources within the Taunton River Watershed. By joining TRWA you can help us protect our water and natural resources. www.savethetaunton.org

508-828-1101 * TRWA, P.O. Box 1116, Taunton MA 02780   -   The TRWA River Center, Gertrude Boyden Refuge, 1298 Cohannet Street Taunton Ma.

                     Raynham Walking Group

 

Mondays 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 9:30 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.

Cool Shade for Children!
 The sunshade was installed over the new picnic tables at the L.B. Merrill School by Graham Medas and his crew of Precision Carpentry of Raynham on June 10!
Thanks to Precision Carpentry!
This was just in time for Kindergarten Field Day on the
following day!
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 "Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity" ~ John Muir, Our National Parks

 

"I walked slowly to enjoy this freedom, and when I came out of the mountains, I saw the sky over the prairie, and I thought that if heaven was real, I hoped it was a place I never had to go, for this earth was greater than any paradise."
Daniel J. Rice
 
 
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It's time to take a walk through nature; to feel real peace in the budding of new leaves and the odor of an unseen blooming bush.

   ~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 

 
Local Businesses Rock. Show them your support!

Global Premier Soccer

 

Bridgewater Soccer Clinic

June 29-July 2

 

Taunton Soccer Clinic

July 20-23
 

The Best Place in MA to Become a Better Soccer Player is in the Company of Players & Coaches Who Share Your Passion


 GPS Juniors 3-6 years

9-11a $100

Technical Training Program

7-14 years

Half Day 9a-1p $140

Full Day 9a-3p $195


 Registration & Info

Venues:

Flagg Street Soccer Complex

2 Flagg St, Bridgewater

 

Whittenton Field

Pleadwell & Richard Streets

Taunton
  

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BREAKFAST

Monday, June 22, 9 am

Raynham COA

 

$3.00Raynham residents

$4.00/all others for a full breakfast

Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Senior Center.

 

Singing Group at the Raynham COA

 

Every Monday at 11 a.m. join Nancy Donnelly, local music director and piano in-structor, for an informal singing group.

This is a free fun program open to all who enjoy singing. 

First Baptist Church Of Raynham

494 Church St, Raynham

Coming Events

 

July 9-11th, Vacation Bible School (VBS)

9-12 noon
 

*July 14th, Church Picnic. Please bring blankets/lawn chairs; something to grill and a side dish to share.
Drinks, condiments and paper goods provided.
Rain Date: July 21st

Call (508) 823-9200 for more info 

Raynham Community Gardens

 

Do you have a green thumb but nowhere to grow your crops?
The Raynham Park & Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the Raynham Community Garden.

General Information:
The garden is located on Gardiner Street and is open to all town residents. The plots are 15' x 15' and is open for the season now.
Raynham Community Gardens
Call the Park & Recreation office for more information or download the application 


Worried about what to do with the kids this summer?

Check out these great activities and events!

The kids won't have time to be bored!

 

Kids bowl free - 2 games a day all summer!

Kids bowl free link, click here

 

365 things to do south shore

lists different daily ideas

365 things link, click here

 

Free outdoor movies, events & more

visit South Shore Mamas

south shore mamas, click here

 

For free events at Patriot Place

Patriot Place free activities, click here

 

Free Kids Workshops at Home Depot

For workshop info, click here

 

Free Kids Workshops at Lowe's

Build & Grow Clinics

For clinic times & activities, click here 

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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: 

 True or False? 

The Mass. Historical Society was founded in 1787

 

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Buzz Around Raynham.

  

On June 23, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner 
from the correct answers.

The Buzz was compiled

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

  

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