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 The Bridgewater-Raynham Special Education Parents Advisory Council (BR-SEPAC)
Family Special Education Night
  Friday, October 23rd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. 
Laliberte Elementary School,
 777 Pleasant St, Raynham, MA.  

Parents can connect with other parents and gather information from representatives of local special education service providers. School age children can enjoy arts and crafts, gym activities, and a movie while being supervised by volunteers. A raffle will be held to raise funds for the BR-SEPAC.  

The BR-SEPAC is made up of parents that represent about 850 children with special needs within the Bridgewater-Raynham School district.  The BR-SEPAC works collaboratively with the Bridgewater-Raynham Public Schools and Bridgewater-Raynham School Committee to provide support and information for parents, school personnel, and the community about disabilities and the special education process. The Bridgewater-Raynham SEPAC accomplishes this through regular meetings, workshops, presentations, and special events. The meeting is free and open to all.  For more information, visit our website: brsepac.org or email kwaskiel@hotmail.com.

Thank you! 

Kate Dyer
BR-SEPAC President


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Congratulations,
Theresa Haley

Theresa won a 16-oz candle from the 
East Bridgewater Candle Company ($17 value)

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

You could win two tickets to Nessralla Farms Corn Maze, 139 Hemlock Lane, Halifax
(up to an $18 value)
Historical Tidbit:  Dandelion  -  A Weed You Can Eat

Yes, we call them a weed, but they were an early spring treat in the early 1900's.

This natural food was used in recipes to add a different kind of taste. Children would be sent out to pick and then the stem and blossom would be plucked from the greens and stewed on the stovetop. It was a delicious dish served with vinegar for a sauce. The dandelion greens are somewhat like spinach when cooked. The root was also used as an addition to salads and an extract could be made to make tea, coffee and wine.

A number of my family members would talk about the "stewed greens" and wine made with dandelions they had picked. I know one of their favorite fields to pick them in was on the east end of Plymouth Street at the Plympton line.

~ Respectfully submitted, Sue Basile

Monday, October 5

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

Tuesday, October 6
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

Park & Recreation Comm - 6p - COA/Senior Center

Family Fun Night - 6:30p - Library

Board of Selectmen - 7p - Town Hall

Wednesday, October 7
Exercise  - 9 a - COA
Story Time - 10:30a - Library
Tai Chi - 11a - COA
Cribbage - 12:30 p - COA
First Wednesday Book Club - 1p - Library
Conservation Comm - 5:30p - Town Hall
Thursday, October 8
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Wii Bowling - 9a - COA
Busy Babies - 10:30a - Library
Device Advice - 11a - Library
Bocce - 1p - COA
Sewer Comm - 6p - 416 Titicut Rd
Friday, October 9
Exercise  - 9a - COA
Quilting/Knitting - 11:30a - COA
Painting - 1p - COA
Saturday, October 10
St. Ann's - 4p - Service
Sunday, October 11
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
Bridgewater Square Chiropractic

We Are Excited to Announce The
LZ30-X Laser
For "State-of-the-Art" Treatment of Chronic & Acute Pain
Call Our Office Today to Find Out More!

                            63 Main Street 
     Bridgewater
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Arthritis Presentation
Thursday, October 8, at 1pm
Raynham Council on Aging

Dr. Raphael Kieval, a Board Certified Rheumatologist from Morton Hospital, will be giving an overview of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis.
Last year, Dr. Kieval's visit was very successful, drawing many people who asked a variety of questions.
There are over 100 different types of arthritis. Dr. Kieval will be discussing the common arthritis symptoms of pain and stiffness which are usually caused by degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis). He will be discussing the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr. Kieval will be taking questions from the audience after the presentation.
This is a free presentation open to the public.
Light refreshments will be served.


Oct 15, 2015, 7pm, area Veterans are welcome to come & receive free help filing claims with the VA. 
VFW Post 2125, 40 Orange St., Bridgewater, MA
 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. 
mindfulnessforteens.com
Bridgewater farm supply BRIDGEWATER  FARM SUPPLY

The Mums are in and Just Starting to Flower
Carpe Diem!!! 



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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

Early Childhood Parents Organization
E. C. P. O. NEEDS YOU!
 
MISSION STATEMENT:
ECPO is committed to enriching the educational and social experience of the Merrill Elementary School students and their families. ECPO exists to raise funds that support the students' educational efforts and
extracurricular activities. Funds raised are used for enrichment programs, field trips, field days, parent-child first grade social, Breakfast with Santa, classroom supplies, books, and playground equipment.
It is our intention to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages families to participate in both educational and social events that build pride in our school and in our community.PLEASE JOIN OUR TEAM!
 
If you are a parent or guardian of a child in the Raynham preschool, kindergarten, or first grade class, we need your help! It takes everyone's abilities, ideas, and time to make the efforts of the group successful. Your child's parent group will be a success because of the great participation among the parents.
Studies have shown that when families are involved in children's learning at school and at home, everyone benefits. Schools work better, families become closer, and students improve academically. (Source: US
Department of Education) The small group atmosphere of committees makes it easy to get to know other parents as you work
together to support the school. There are lots of involvement opportunities with many different levels of time and commitment involved.
Click here for more info
RAYNHAM PRIDE DAY

Stardust Gym










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!
"When we tackle obstacles, we find hidden reserves of courage and resilience we did not know we had. And it is only when we are faced with failure do we realize that these resources were always there within us. We only need to find them and move on with our lives."
~A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Here's a toast to all the resilient men & women, who figure out a solution to the problem... and keep on plugging away, with a smile on their face and grit in their teeth. 
~ 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!

 
Viridian
Power With Purpose

Viridian Energy Sells Affordable, Responsible Energy to Residential & Small Commercial Electric, Natural Gas & Solar Customers.

Gail Mather, Viridian Representative
(508) 350-9755

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!
Come spend Tuesday nights with us for family night fun. We'll play board games, book bingo, watch short films, play with LEGOS, meet new authors, make a craft and have a light snack. Something new each Tuesday!
No registration necessary. Just drop-in.
 Light snacks will be served.
No registration necessary.

Ms Beehaven 
Angel Alley

 * Workshops * Meditation
* Drumming Circles *Reiki
* Shamanic Healing Treatments
* Crystals & Supplies

10 West Union St. 
East Bridgewater, MA 
508-378-9699



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Flu Clinic
 October 8 at 10 a.m.
Raynham Senior Center

The clinic is being offered by representatives from 
Rite Aid Pharmacy.
People age 65 and older receive the shot free of charge because of Medicare.

Reminder:

Monday, October 12, is Columbus Day.

All town offices, schools, library & banks are closed.  

 
Preventing Identity Theft
Wednesday, October 14, at 6:30pm
Raynham Public Library

 Bettie Howarth of the American Credit Counseling Service joins us to discuss preventing identity theft.
She'll discuss what you can do to keep your personal information secure, 
and what steps to take if your identity is stolen.
Please register for this special program.
Raynham Public Library offers magazines for you to read on your mobile devices.

We are pleased to offer a collection of 50 digital magazines for you to read anytime, anywhere! Read complete digital editions of popular magazines in your browser or download to read in your mobile device. Keep magazines for as long as you like. Choose from 50 titles including Newsweek, Glamour, Golf Digest, HGTV Magazine, Us Weekly and many more. Mobile apps are available for iOS, Android, Kindle Fire and Windows 8. Get started with Zinio. Click here for link.
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.
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.
prize box  
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
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and beeee entered to win

Two tickets to Nessralla Farms Corn Maze, 139 Hemlock Lane, Halifax
(up to an $18 value)

Historical Tidbit Question:

What was the common sauce served with dandelion stewed greens?


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

  

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