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RAYNHAM PRIDE DAY

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Businesses  & PTO's; boy scouts  & service organizations, everyone had a great time connecting


Raynham Pride Day was another great celebration .
Huge thanks to Kevin & Shirley Ellis for organizing. 

Truly a wonderful testament of what it means to be proud of our hometown!





















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Congratulations,
Jillian Simpson

Jillian won a facial and a $10 gift certificate of Mary Kay products from Jeanne Smith and Cindy Guarino, Mary Kay consultants

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

You could win a 16-oz candle from the 
East Bridgewater Candle Company ($17 value)

Historical Tidbit:
Growing up in the 1950's, many things were different. The bath tub in front of the stove was not all that long ago. Many apartments did not have hot water heaters, so any hot water for washing had to be heated on the stove.

We had a bath tub in the bathroom, but you still had to heat the water on the stove for the tub. There were other times when my Dad would say "It's time for an Army bath." During his tour in France during WWll, he would often have to wash up in a helmet full of hot water. In our case, it was a small sink filled with hot water heated on the stove, a bar of soap and a face cloth.

Some may remember to term, "pull the chain when you're done." Some toilets had a water tank mounted high up on the wall and there was a chain that hung beside it to flush it.
That was also back in the days when you had to get up and walk across the room to change the channel on the television. TVs back then, if you were lucky enough to have one, were smaller than most computer monitors. The picture was black and white; you only had four or five stations and the TV went off the air between midnight and 6:30 AM.

Submitted by:  Historian David Moore
Monday, September 28

Council on Aging Mtg - 9:30a - Council on Aging (COA)

Walking - 9:30a - COA

Singing - 11a - COA

Bridge - 1p - COA

Duplo Play - 1p - Library

Beginners Line Dancing - 1p - COA

Friends of the Library - 6:30p - Library

Tuesday, September 29
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

Condo Assoc - 6p - Library

Board of Selectmen - 7p - Town Hall

Wednesday, September 30
Exercise  - 9 a - COA
Story Time In The Park- 10:30a - Playground at King Philip
Tai Chi - 11a - COA
Cribbage - 12:30 p - COA
Thursday, October 1
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Wii Bowling - 9a - COA
Busy Babies - 10:30a - Library
Device Advice - 11a - Library
Bocce - 1p - COA
Friday, October 2
Exercise  - 9a - COA
Quilting/Knitting - 11:30a - COA
Painting - 1p - COA
Saturday, October 3
Create a Fairy Garden - 10:30a - Library
St. Ann's - 4p - Service
Sunday, October 4
Agape Chapel - 10:30a
First Baptist Church - Worship 10a, Sunday school 9:30a
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
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 South Shore Hospital's Youth Health Connection
suggests the book:  "The Mindful Teen" by 
Dzung X. Vo, MD, FAAP as a great resource for helping our stressed out teens.

 Christine O'Shaughnessy calls it
"the book for teenagers to have on hand to reference when difficult circumstances or emotions arise in their life. It will teach the reader how to stay in touch with their true authentic self even in the midst of stressful situations. "It is beautifully written in a language that teens & tweens will easily understand with personal stories they can directly identify with. Dr. Vo provides easy instructions to follow for a variety of meditation and mindfulness practices with readily available downloads to guide the reader." 

In this world of many stresses and many influences, every teenager (and adult) needs a toolbox of ways to handle situations. Mindfulness and meditation have long been understood to be a way to still a racing mind and help handle hard situations. 
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ARCHAEOLOGY ON THE NEMASKET RIVER   
   
CANOE/KAYAK TOUR
 
Saturday, October 10, 2015
(Rain date: Sunday, October 11)

Please join us for an informative tour of the scenic and historical Nemasket River. Led by Dr. Curtis Hoffman, Professor of Anthropology at Bridgewater State University and Member of the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Archaeology Society, this tour is not one to miss. Dr. Hoffman will lead the group on a tour of several known Native American sites along the river.

Please join us - Enjoy the foliage and learn a lot about the history of this area.

This event is sponsored by the Taunton River Watershed Alliance and the Massachusetts Archaeology Society.

For more information, call 508-828-1101 or register on-line at www.savethetaunton.org

RAYNHAM CULTURAL COUNCIL SEEKS FUNDING PROPOSALS

The Raynham Cultural Council is inviting organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support community oriented arts, humanities, and science programs in Raynham and neighboring communities.

According to Council spokesperson Dr. Leigh Kozak, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities -- including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures.

The Raynham Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community.

This year, the Raynham Cultural Council will distribute at least $4300 in grants. Our application postmark deadline is October 15, 2015. Previously funded projects include MFA Library Pass, Raynham Reads, Concerts at the Stone Church, and RAVE school programs.

For specific guidelines and complete information on the Raynham Cultural Council, contact the Council at raynhamculturalcouncil@gmail.com. Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.aspx

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The GFWC Taunton Junior Woman's Club held a Meet and Greet for prospective new members this week at the First Parish Church in Taunton.
President Cindy Leonard and Vice President Cindy Brogan welcomed members and their guests for an informative evening about the General Federation of Woman's Club's Taunton Junior Woman's Club. Everyone enjoyed light refreshments and got acquainted while learning about the mission of the club, which is celebrating 65 years of volunteer service.
Women eighteen and older are invited to attend a meeting, which is held on the first Monday of the month at 7 PM from September to May at Bristol Plymouth's Silver Platter Restaurant in Taunton. Call Joyce at 508 823-4482 or go on line to www.gfwctauntonraynhamjuniors.org






"Somewhere we know that without silence words lose their meaning, that without listening speaking no longer heals, that without distance closeness cannot cure."
~ Henri Nouwen

I have found the best course of action when I don't know what
jacquie 2013to say, is to remain silent and listen.
~ 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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Taunton Garden Club to Meet on October 1st


The next meeting of the Taunton Garden Club will take place on Thursday evening, October 1st, at the First Parish Church at 7:00 p.m. This month's program is Bee Informed. The Bee Informed committee sponsored by the Bristol County Beekeeper Association's mission is to raise awareness of the declining number of honey bees. There will be a slide presentation and discussion about saving our pollinators one yard at a time. If conditions allow, an observation hive will also be part of the program.

The next Garden Therapy session will be held at Longmeadow Nursing Home on October 15th at 10:15 a.m. Junior Gardening classes will be conducted at Girl's, Inc., with the next gathering on Wednesday, Sept.30. The next Executive Board meeting will be October 22 at the home of Rosemary Moreau.

The Taunton Garden Club will participate in the Liberty and Union Weekend on October 17th, where they will present a hands-on demonstration on planting spring bulbs. Various garden related items will be available for sale.

We are always welcoming guests and new members. Anyone wishing to speak with President Valerie Ferreira may contact her at 508-824-1976 or email her at tauntongardenclub@gmail. Please visit our website

Create a Fairy Garden
Saturday, October 3 at 10:30am
Raynham Public Library

Please join us on Saturday to create your very own
 Fall Fairy Garden
and hear stories about garden fairies.
This activity is open to children of all ages.
No registration necessary.
CONGRATULATIONS!
The GFWC Taunton Junior Woman's Club is celebrating 65 years of Volunteer service!!
Women 18 and older are invited to join. Call Joyce at 
508 823-4482 or go to gfwctauntonraynhamjuniors for more information.
Town Job Posting:
Heavy Motor Equipment
Operator 1

Raynham Highway Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Heavy Motor Equipment Operator 1. This position is full-time, 40 hrs/wk. Hourly wage is $23.00. 1-3 years' relevant experience, demonstrated ability, and licensing (MA CDL Class B w/air brake endorsement, hoisting 2A/2B minimum, preferred 1C, 4E, 4G, subject to skills testing and evaluation) required. The full job description is available at the Raynham Highway Department or website.
All candidates must submit application and copy of licenses in order to be considered. Deadline is 4:15 PM, Monday, October 5, 2015. Submit to: Raynham Highway Department, 1555 King Philip Street, Raynham, MA 02767. Raynham is an EOE.
Family Fun Night
Tuesday, October 6 
at 6:30pm
Raynham Public Library

Books to Movies Night (Halloween Theme)
Join us for Very Brave Witch, By the Light of the Halloween Moon,
A Dark Dark Tale and Mr. Wuffles!
 Light snacks will be served.
No registration necessary.
Family Fun Night
Tuesday, October 6 
at 6:30pm
Raynham Public Library

Books to Movies Night (Halloween Theme)
Join us for Very Brave Witch, By the Light of the Halloween Moon,
A Dark Dark Tale and Mr. Wuffles!
 Light snacks will be served.
No registration necessary
prize box  
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
have fun with us
and beeee entered to win

A 16-oz candle from the
East Bridgewater Candle Company ($17 value)

Historical Tidbit Question:
What was an "Army bath?"

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 Raynham.
  
On September 29, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner 
from the correct answers.

The Buzz was compiled

this week by, TJ Kelley, Theresa McNulty, Marla Prince, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose, & Betty Stirling. 

  

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