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A Generous Donation

Photo courtesy of the East Bridgewater H.O.P.E. Facebook site.


This summer the Bridgewater Savings Bank graciously donated one thousand dollars to East Bridgewater H.O.P.E., and their support has been consistent over the years. 

H.O.P.E., founded in November of 2011, works with the local community in the education and prevention of the drug epidemic that is plaguing our society. Pictured above are (l-r) Suzanne Catraio, Chief John Cowan, Susan Willis Silva, Shawn Salisbury and Russ Dupuis, Jr.  Our warmest appreciation for the generosity and the work done. Further information on East Bridgewater H.O.P.E. can be found on ebhope.weebly.com
 
Funds Donated to American Society for 
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)



Community Covenant Church recently donated $374.61 to the ASPCA after the church's annual Vacation Bible School.  

During August, children who attended Vacation Bible School donated money to support the local ASPCA shelter in Brockton.  
Shown in the photograph are several children and volunteers of Community Covenant's program, along with Pastor Donald Olson and ASPCA staff member Joyce, who accepted the funds on behalf of the Animal Protection Center. 

 Great Job, Kids!  Way to go, taking care to help all of God's creations!

Respectfully submitted, Gabrielle Olson
August 30, 2015

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Congratulations!!!
Tara Cristina

Tara won a 3 Yoga Class pass ($30) from 
Mind Body Spirit Healing, 
541 N. Central St, 
E. Bridgewater

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:   
 
A toll for a cookie or a cookie for a toll?

          The first turnpike/toll road in this area was chartered in 1804, now known as Bedford Street (rte. 18).
Tolls were collected at a toll-gate or toll-house.  A toll-keeper would collect 25 cents for "every coach or other four wheel carriage, for the conveyance of persons."  Other costs were included for stagecoaches.
          Now for the Cookie part!
In 1930, Ruth and Kenneth Wakefield purchased the old Smith house on Bedford Street; at that time the area was part of East Bridgewater.
Even though they opened in the middle of the depression, the Toll House quickly became known.
People filled the restaurant to get a fine full course meal, elegantly served,  for  only $1.  One day, having run out of baker's chocolate, Ruth substituted pieces of Nestle's semi-sweet chocolate, assuming they would melt. 
To her surprise they didn't melt.  More surprisingly, the customers loved the cookies with the chunks of chocolate.  The Wakefield's "Toll House Crunch Cookie" had become one of the greatest single contributions to the American dessert cuisine.  Ruth made a deal with Andrew Nestle, allowing him to print her recipe on their cookie packages.  In return, she received a life time supply of chocolate.  
The Wakefields ran the restaurant until 1967. New owners ran it until it closed in 1971. It was destroyed by fire in 1984.
          I wonder, on cool clear nights when stars are aligned just right, does a warm scent of sweet chocolate still drift in the air?  
~ I wonder as I wander... Robert Lundquist
  
information from: South Shore Living  
       www.ssliving.com

Monday, August 31
Coffee Hour - 9a - Council on Aging  (COA)
Clinic - 9a - COA
Whist - 10a - COA
Senior Lunch - noon - COA
Grief Support - 3p - COA
Selectmen - 6:30p - Town Hall
Planning Board - 7p - Town Hall
Bible Study - 7p - St. Johns
Historical Comm - 7p - Town Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Tuesday, September 1
Walking Club - 8:30a - St. John's
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
Alanon - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Wednesday, September 2

First Day of School Grades 1-12

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
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
Worship Service - 7:30p - Union Congregational Church
Thursday, September 3
Shoppers Van - 8:15a - COA
Walking Club - 8:30a - St Johns
Yoga - 10a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Narcotics Anonymous - 6:30p - United Methodist Church
 Friday, September 4
Cribbage - 8:30a - COA
Bowling - 9a - Viking Rec
TOPS - 9:15a - Library
Crisfit - 10a - COA
 Saturday, September 5
Recycling - 8a - Bridge St
Plymouth County Genealogist - 1p - Library
St. John's Service - 4p - St. Johns
Alcoholics Anonymous - 7p - Methodist Church
 Sunday, September 6

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
Bwater Square Chiro Building
Bridgewater Square Chiropractic

Laser Therapy Treatment

New Modality For Muscle & Joint Treatments!


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63 Main Street 
Bridgewater
(508) 697-0050

International Overdose Awareness Day

Aug 31, 2015 6:30 Upper Town  Hall Parking Lot

EB HOPE Facebook Page 

 

East Bridgewater Council on Aging proudly presents
Four In A Row! 

Monday, August 31st @ 3:00 pm (doors open at 2:45 pm) 
If you haven't heard this talented group of young men perform, now is your chance! Join us for what is sure to be a fantastic end-of-summer performance! Call the COA at 
508-378-1610 to sign up. 
This is a free event.
Family Beginner Yoga

Rachelle Croteau
With Rachelle Croteau 
Thursdays from 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm 
Starting Sept 3
at Union Congregational Church 
105 Pleasant St, East Bridgewater

 Ages 13 and up welcome
$5 per class or donation. Kids under 18 are free 
All proceeds go to the Youth Ministry Program at Union Congregational

Bring your own Yoga mat, towel or blanket

For more information, contact Rachelle 
(774) 240-5839



Bridgewater Farm Supply
BRIDGEWATER  FARM SUPPLY

 Putting Mother Nature In a Better Mood
 

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

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

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: September 2
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.

Looking For Fresh Veggies?

 

Enjoying farm fresh veggies this fall is easy;

stop by a local farm stand or
here is a list of area Farmers' Markets: 
  CN Smith veggies
South Shore Farmers' Markets

 
ediblesouthshore.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8/26


           Jessica C. Thurston Memorial Fund Road Race

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

 

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

 

 

 Information Respectfully Submitted by Kara Thurston 

CERT Citizens Corps Basic Training Begins Sept. 10
Thursday Evenings at EB Town Hall

 Brought to you by the Sachem Rock Regional Emergency Planning Council (SRREPC)
Bridgewater │East Bridgewater │ Halifax │ Hanson │ Raynham │ West Bridgewater │ Whitman
 
SIGN UP FOR TRAINING!
Training is FREE and open to anyone over age 18!
Starts September 10th.
 
Learn how you can protect your family, your neighbors, and
community at large when disaster strikes.
Pre-registration is required.
To reserve your spot in the Fall 2015 class, contact:
East Bridgewater Fire Dept at
 Phone: (508) 378-2071
 
Disaster Preparedness | Fire Safety & Suppression | Search & Rescue
Incident Command | Disaster Psychology | CPR & AED Training
Terrorism & Emergency Preparedness



Expo & Family Fun Day, EB Common
Saturday, Sept 12, 2015
10am - 2pm 
Join us for a fun-filled day with music and MC by JAS Productions, Face Painting and Balloon Art by Poppee the Clown & Co, Live Demonstrations, Children's Activities by the YMCA, Pony Rides, Train Rides for all ages & Moon Bounce provided by Busy Bee Jumpers, Magic and Juggling acts, Joe's Crazy Critters, Good eats and treats ...and much, much more! 
Enter your Apple Pie in the contest!~ Only 10 entries will be accepted! Contact Rose if you want to enter: HappyFrog@comcast.net  or 508 378-7450 
And join us for this great community event sponsored by our East Bridgewater Business Association. 
Union Coffeehouse presents 
Garnet Rogers
Sunday - September 13th 2:00pm
(doors open @ 1:30pm)  

Benefit Concert for The Wounded Warrior Project

Garnet Rogers: Summer's End
Garnet Rogers: Summer's End
Admission: $20.00

Born in Hamilton, Ontario, to parents of Nova Scotian descent, Garnet Rogers spent many hours in front of the old floor model radio listening to Grand Ol' Opry broadcasts and harmonizing with his brother, the late folk legend Stan Rogers. Since then, Garnet has established himself as a formidable solo artist. 
His music, like the man himself, is literate, passionate, highly sensitive, 
and deeply purposeful.
 
Speaking of Purpose, proceeds from this event will be donated to benefit
The Wounded Warrior Project:
  • To raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members.
  • To help injured service members aid and assist each other.
  • To provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members.
 
Visit our Web-page www.uccofeb.org/coffee-house

For Tickets or information
 Call or e-mail Jeff   (508) 345-3682     i42golf3@yahoo.com
Unsung Heroes: Waste Management Workers
image via Wikipedia.

Often overlooked by our communities, waste management workers are fundamental for the health and sanitation of our societies. Without their efforts, we would literally be neck-deep in trash. In the freezing cold, the blistering sun, the soaking rain, pelting snow and lashing winds, they take our refuse and dispose of it in a safe, efficient manner.  Wise and experienced ones have learned to equip themselves with dog biscuits to bribe our four-legged friends into acceptance, if not outright friendship. Lifting heavy barrels that are too often swarming with flies and stinging insects, they assure our communities are not overrun by roaches and rodents.  Recycling is also part of waste management, an idea vital not only for our environment but also for our economy as well.


East Bridgewater employs Allied Waste to do curbside pick-ups. The trash must be out by 7 am for its collection and varies on the day by one's location in the town. Recycling pick-up is every other week. 
For more information about the schedule and how to sort your trash, contact our Dept of Public Works

ebdpw.com
508-378-1620
EB Council on Aging Annual Trip to The Big E
Thursday, September 24th ~ THE BIG E ~ (Massachusetts Day!) 
Depart *Commercial Club: 8:00 am
Return Approximately 8:30 pm ~ $5.00 per person  

  Thanks to a generous grant from the Eastern Massachusetts Trustees Group, The EBCOA is, once again, able to offer a trip to the Eastern States Exhibition in Springfield. "The Big E" is the ninth largest fair in the nation, hosting more than 1 million people each September. Enjoy free entertainment, the Avenue of the States, animals, shopping, rides, a huge array of New England food favorites, a colorful parade and so much more. If you are chosen for this trip and find that you cannot make it, please call the EBCOA office ASAP at 508-378-1610, as there is usually a long waiting list. *Upon request of the Commercial Club, please park in the gravel parking lot, to the far right (opposite end of the gazebo). Lottery sign-up for East Bridgewater residents will begin on Monday, August 3rd, and can be done in person or by phone. Non-residents may sign up beginning Monday, August 17th. Sign-ups will close on Friday, August 28th @ 12:00p.m.- no exceptions. The lottery will be drawn by Council on Aging Board members on Mon., August 31st.

"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."
~ Dalai Lama
"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success." ~
Alexander Graham Bell


"The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience."
~ Emily Dickinson


jacquie 2013
Are you ready? Life is waiting for you.  
~ 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!

Unique Ladies Gift Show

Friday October 2
3-8pm

Saturday October 3
10am - 3pm

Knights of Columbus
1195 Bedford St, 
Whitman

Crafts * Vendors * Gifts of 
All Kinds

Vendors: still spots available: 
Contact Gail Mather
for more information
Sandi's Sewing & Design

Open House 
Sept 5th
10am-1pm

Please Join Us To Learn
More About Sewing Classes
For This Fall. Classes For
Adults & Children

Hope To See You There,
We Will Have Some Light Refreshments

47 Broad St. Rear
Bridgewater
508-341-0060

For More Info 


Nessralla Farm
Fall Mums Big & Gorgeous From 4" to 12" All Colors

"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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Reminder:
First day of school for all students grades 1-12 is Wednesday, September 2.
For additional info,
Summer reading lists and suggested supplies list are posted on each school's pages on the website.  

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

Email Me To Learn More, Or To Schedule a Visit.



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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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S.A.L.T. Presentations at the COA
Thursday, September 3rd @ 10:30am 
Independence Associates promotes the right of people with disabilities to live independently in the community. As a cross age, cross cultural and cross disability organization, IA works to provide resources to any person with a disability living within the communities we serve. The presentation will cover the various services provided by Independence Associates, including Information and Referral, Peer Counseling, Advocacy, as well as their Personal Care Attendant Program. Independence Associates is now located in East Bridgewater. Please call the COA at 508-378-1610 to sign up for this presentation. 

Lt. Jeff Kelley, EBFD Thursday, October 1st @ 10:30am Among other topics, Lt. Kelley will discuss lock boxes available through the Fire Department and the smoke detector program available to EB seniors. Please see the September newsletter for more information or call the COA at 508-378-1610.
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 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

East Bridgewater Dental Is Here To Help You With Any Dental Needs You May Have. From Crowns & Bridges, To Pediatric Dentistry, We're Here To Help You.

42 Bedford Street
East Bridgewater
508-378-3442


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Reverse Mortgage Workshop
Thursday, September 10th at 1:00 pm
Council on Aging
Please join us on for complimentary Dunkin' Donuts coffee & giveaways!  David Tourtillott, CRMP® from Homestead Mortgage will be hosting a Workshop to inform Seniors on the pros & cons of Reverse Mortgages and how to use a Reverse Mortgage to age in place or to downsize into a smaller more affordable home.  Please call the COA at 508-378-1610 to sign up for this workshop.
The East Bridgewater Garden Club 

Monday, Sept. 14 
noon
Community Room at the East Bridgewater Library. 


The speaker will be Glen Cornell of the Plymouth County Beekeepers Association. His talk will be on "An Introduction to Beekeeping."
Members will also receive a report from the Nominating Committee and appoint a Program Committee chairperson and committee. The flower show will be an arrangement inspired by a book. Although not necessary, you may include the book in the arrangement.


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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  
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Entrance for up to 4 children to Stardust Gym's Open Gym, East Bridgewater, Rt 106

 
Historical Tidbit Question:
What chocolate company did the Wakefields strike a deal with?
 
Email us your answer at: 
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with your answer.
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On September 1, 2015, we 
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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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