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Fading Memories: A Tribute to the 70th Anniversary

of the End of the Second World War

 

Victor Jorgensen's photo from Times Square, public domain
The pivotal moment of the Twentieth Century, The Second World War came to it's end seventy years ago this month.  Politically, scientifically and even culturally, it marked a transitional phase in our nation. 
Many of us grew up hearing of the saga from those who participated in the events. For others, it is a journey through tomes and photographs, capturing not only the technical aspects of the conflict but also the emotions, fears and hopes of those
who lived and died through it.
Countless films of various quality have been made. What is important about this anniversary of the end of the War is how close we are to losing all living memories
of those years. Surviving veterans are now well into their late eighties and nineties. Even the children who participated in scrap metal drives are now senior citizens.
Let us ponder all that happened in those years, and think about those who sacrificed their tomorrows so we could have our todays.  
Signing the surrender on the USS Missouri, 9-2-1945. Photo public domain
Respectfully Submitted, M. Hardy



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East Bridgewater

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W. Bridgewater
Historical Tidbit: 
East Bridgewater Unites To Fight The Civil War  
 
 President Lincoln had issued a proclamation calling for 75,000 volunteers to fight for the Union.   April 16, 1861, "a troop train carrying the Fourth Massachusetts Regiment went through East Bridgewater enroute to Fort Monroe, Virginia.  Two East Bridgewater men, George Edson and Bradford Hathaway, were part of that regiment.  
 No longer was the town divided on the issue of slavery; the people of East Bridgewater united with a surge of intense patriotism, which was heightened even further on the 19th, when word reached the town that the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment, on its way south, had been attacked by a mob of pro-secessionists in Baltimore, and had suffered several casualties.  
After the news, East Bridgewater held a town meeting to raise money for uniforms, weapons, and training for the troops in the war.  The meeting had almost 100% attendance and raised $4,000 for the volunteer soldiers."
  
From East Bridgewater Sequicentennial Booklet 

Monday, August 17
Coffee Hour - 9a - Council on Aging  (COA)
Clinic - 9a - COA
Whist - 10a - COA
Senior Lunch - noon - COA
Grief Support - 3p - COA
Movie - 3p - COA
Food Pantry - 3p - St Johns
Rep Diehl - 5p - Town Hall
Adult Paint Night- 6p - Library
Planning Board - 7p - Town Hall
Bible Study - 7p - St. Johns
Alcoholics Anonymous - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Tuesday, August 18
Walking Club - 8:30a - St. Johns
Chair Yoga - 9a - COA
Errand Van - 9a - COA
Back Alley Bridge - 10:30a - COA
Left, Right, Center - 10:30a - COA
Senior Lunch - noon - COA
Busy Hands - 1p - COA
Great Rolando - 2p - Library
Youth Soccer - 7p - Belmont St
Alanon - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Wednesday, August 19

Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters - 7:30a - Good Days Restaurant, WB 

Line Dancing - 10a - COA
Crocheting - 10a - COA
Computer Workshop - 10a - COA
Clinic - 10:30a - COA
Families & Books- 10a - Library
Toddle Time - 11a - Library
Mah Jongg - noon - COA
Zumba Gold - 1p - COA
Thrift Shop - 3p - United Methodist Church
Community Meal - 5:30p - United Methodist 
Bingo - 6:30p - 650 Plymouth St
Alcoholics Anon - 7:30p -Union Congregational Church
Picnic and Worship Service - 6:30p - Union Congregational Church
Thursday, August 20
Shoppers Van - 8:15a - COA
Walking Club - 8:30a - St Johns
Yoga - 10a - COA
Families & Books - 10:30a - Library
Lunch - noon - COA
Narcotics Anonymous - 6:30p - United Methodist Church
Arts Council - 6:30p - Town Hall
Recreation Comm - 7p - Town Hall
Mens Harmony - 7:30p - Riddell Rd Comm Rm
 Friday, August 21
Cribbage - 8:30a - COA
Bowling - 9a - Viking Rec
TOPS - 9:15a - Library
Crisfit - 10a - COA
 Saturday, August 22
St. John's Service - 4p - St. Johns
Alcoholic's Anonymous - 7p - Methodist Church
 Sunday, August 23

Community Covenant Church -Worship Celebration - 10 am

(Elmwood) New Jerusalem Church -10a
Grace Bible Church -  Worship 10:45a, Family Bible Study 6p 
St. John's Church - Mass: 8a, 10:30a
United Methodist Church -  Service 10:45a
Alcoholics Anonymous - 6p - Union Congregational
 
* Information Compiled in this issue from Town web sites and "Our Town" calendar
Bridgewater Farm Supply
BRIDGEWATER  FARM SUPPLY

Stop in to enter our free raffle for a $50 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's, East Bridgewater to be drawn August 30, 2015
 

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EB Road Work
 

Final phases of ongoing road work is scheduled in the Central and Plymouth St area from the center of town to the middle school .

Roads affected are Central St, Plymouth St from Central to Whitman, Morse Ave, Spear Ave, Strong Ave, and Lorraine Dr.

Seek alternate routes and expect delays if you decide to travel in this area.  

For more info: ebdpw.com

Movie Monday

August 17 at 3pm

EB Council on Aging

 

Join us for a showing of the delightful film

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

Please call the COA at 508-378-1610 to sign up to attend.

Annual Standish Sportsmans
Senior Roast Beef Dinner
Saturday, August 22 at noon
Standish Sportsmans Club
 
The Sportsmans Association will once again host its annual roast beef dinner for the seniors of East Bridgewater over the age of 60 only!  Reservations are required. 
This is a very popular event so call today.  Please call the COA at 508-378-1610, for your reservation or if you need a ride.
 
Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus
New Member Enrollment/Open Rehearsals
August 24 and 31, 7:00pm
First Congregational Church, Raynham
 
The Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus (SMFC) will begin its 2015 Holiday Season with Open Rehearsals on August 24 and 31.  The 90-member SMFC will present its holiday concert on December 12 and 13, with additional engagements to be announced.  SMFC's 2015 holiday program with feature elegant arrangements of classic Yuletide carols alongside popular and contemporary sacred Christmas songs. 
 
Enthusiastic singers are invited to Open Rehearsals where they may learn about SMFC membership, meet other members of the group and preview our musical program. Following rehearsal, a brief audition will be held, using music drawn from rehearsal material.
 
Open Rehearsals and all weekly rehearsals are held Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00pm, at the First Congregational (Stone) Church,
785 South Main Street, Raynham.  For more information, please call 508-821-9571 or email admin@smfconline.org.

Bwater Square Chiro Building
Bridgewater Square Chiropractic

Relax...We've got your back !!!



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Watermelon Social & BBQ

Monday, August 24 at noon

Commercial Club Pavilion

 

Join us for our annual seniors social & bbq. 

This will be a catered affair, so bring your appetite.

The meal includes chicken, potato salad, three bean salad, watermelon & punch.

Tom Madden is also back to entertain us with his fabulous musical performance.

Reservations are required so please call 508-378-1610 to attend or if you need a ride.

 



Free Cookout & Concert  at the Methodist Church, Sat Aug 29th 6pm.
508 378- 2814 for info.
Community Meal Dates & Times
  East Bridgewater United Methodist Church,
54 N. Central St., East Bridgewater

 Community Meal is a free meal each Wednesday, 5:30pm.

 Join us: Aug. 19 & Aug. 26
These meals are free but we accept donations. 

Our Thrift Shop is open on Wednesdays,
from 3:00 - 5:00pm 
and on Saturdays, from 10am -12pm.

Our new minister, Seongmoon Ahn, started with us July 1st
because Rev. Neil S. Sweet, Jr. retired on June 30th, stop by & say "hi."

 Thank you.  Any questions, please call 508-378-2814.
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Volunteer Tutors Needed!

Help an adult move ahead in literacy. Be a volunteer for the Literacy Place in Bridgewater and provide free one-on-one tutoring to an adult struggling with reading, writing and conversation. Call 774-226-0942.


Empowering Seniors Under the Affordable Care Act

 

The Health Care For All Help Line can answer any questions that seniors have about health coverage.  The helpline serves in English, Spanish & Portuguese.

The helpline can be reached at 1-800-272-4232.

This is direct assistance over the phone for individuals from 55-64 who are trying to understand insurance options and the enrollment process.

This is a free service open Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.

Water Ban Is In Effect

 A Water ban is now in effect.
Outside watering restrictions are as follows:

- Odd/Even system

  Odd house number can water on Mondays and Wednesdays ONLY

  Even house numbers can water on Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLY

- Handheld hoses only, NO sprinklers

- No outside watering between 9am and 5pm


           Jessica C. Thurston Memorial Fund Road Race

2nd Annual. Sept 5th, come run with us!

 

Jessica C. Thurston was a native of East Bridgewater who sadly passed

away from breast cancer at the age of twenty-nine in 2013. A graduate of East Bridgewater High School graduating with a psychology degree from Bridgewater State College, Jessica had a passion for running, finishing a half marathon shortly before her diagnoses.

 

In honor of her resiliency and in an effort to raise funds for further research into breast cancer treatment, the Second Annual Run for Jess road race will be held on September 5th at the East Bridgewater Commercial Club. 


 

2014 Run For Jess, photo source: Run for Jess website

 

Proceeds will go to the Massachusetts General Hospital's Cancer Center. Three hundred participants attended last year's event. We encourage runners to register now for this great event: www.jessicathurstonmemorialfund.org

 

Donations can be made via Pay Pal account through the website 

or a check made to:

 

Jessica C. Thurston Memorial Fund

54 Forest Trail

East Bridgewater, MA

 

Further information can be obtained via JCTMemorialFund@gmail.com or www.jessicathurstonmemorialfund.org 

 

 

 Information Respectfully Submitted by Kara Thurston 



Pix from Expo 2014 Credit: J. Rose


Expo & Family Fun Day , EB Common

Saturday,  Sept 12, 2015
10am - 2pm 
A great community event sponsored by our East Bridgewater

Business Association. Save the date!

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"When you really listen to another person from their point of view, and reflect back to them that understanding, it's like giving them emotional oxygen." ~ Stephen Covey

"The more one does and sees and feels, the more one is able to do, and the more genuine may be one's appreciation of fundamental things like home, and love, and understanding
 companionship." ~
Amelia Earhart

"Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding." ~
Albert Einstein

Hopefully offering peace, love, 
jacquie 2013
and understanding. will be enough. 
~ Jacquie

Town Buildings

 

Town Hall

175 Central St

508-378-1601

Mon 8:30a-8p

Tues - Thurs 8:30a-4:30p

Fri 8:30a-noon

 

EB Public Library

32 Union St

508-378-1616

Mon & Tues 9-8
Wed, Thurs, Fri 9-5
Saturday 9-2 

 

Council on Aging 

355 Plymouth St

508-378-1610

Mon 8a-6p

Tues-Thurs 8a-4p

Fri 8a-noon 

 
Small businesses make our community strong.
Support them everyday!
Revolutions Styling Salon

Mention This Ad 
& Get $10 Off Any Color Service With Rachel, Lani or
Shannon

(508) 378-9971
494 West Street
(Route 106) 
East Bridgewater


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Wright's Garden Center
New Perennials Each Week! 

Fresh Garden Ideas

40 Varieties 
Organic Herbs * Perennials * Annuals * Hanging Baskets
 
(508) 583-2941

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Loss & Grief Support Group
6 week program
Monday, August 17 at 3pm
EB Council on Aging
This is a support group for loss who experienced the loss of a loved one.  Participants will explore, within a nurturing environment, their reactions to their loss, the grieving process, develop strategies for coping and begin to integrate changes in their lives to help them move forward.   This program is run by Beacon Hospice.
Please call Vicki Wagner at 508-324-1900 if you have questions.  Please call the COA at 508-378-1610 to sign up.
Pat Snow ballet
Pat Snow's Dance Academy

Classes Start The Week Of September 14

Open Houses:

 Bridgewater
Sept 8, 2-6pm

Whitman
Sept 9, 2-6pm

Competition Teams Meet Aug 27, Sept 3, Sept 10

3 Studios
Bridgewater
E.Bridgewater
Whitman

For more Information Call (508) 378-7079
or email patsnows@gmail.com


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East Bridgewater Dental

Caring & Gentle Staff

Get Your Check Up Before School Starts;
*Free Ticket To Showcase Cinema For Each Pediatric Dentist Appointment In August 2015!* 

42 Bedford Street
East Bridgewater
508-378-3442


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    FREE FUN FRIDAY


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

August 21

FRANKLIN PARK ZOO
Boston
FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION
Boston
MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
Boston & Cape Cod
THE DISCOVERY MUSEUMS
Acton
BUTTONWOOD PARK ZOO
New Bedford
EMILY DICKINSON MUSEUM
Amherst
JACOB'S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL
Becket

Click here for full schedule

Nessralla Farm
Our Own Fresh Edamame and Shell Beans!

"Frozen" Themed Corn Maze Birthday Parties Available Sept
To Oct 31

Nessralla Farm Offers a Variety of 
Rt 106, Halifax
781-293-6792


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Mind Body Spirit Healing
All Yoga Classes 1/2 Off For August
 
Open Up & Breathe Easier

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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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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  
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A gift certificate worth $25 redeemable at Wright's Garden Center,
378 E Center St,
W. Bridgewater
 
Historical Tidbit Question:
How much money was raised for the soldiers?

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Buzz Around East Bridgewater.
  
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from the correct answers.

The Buzz was compiled

this week by  Mark Hardy, TJ Kelley,   Theresa McNulty, Stacy Rancourt,  Jacquelyn Rose & Marla Prince
 
 

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