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The GFWC Taunton Raynham Junior Woman's Club gathered in the First Parish Church Hall, Taunton, with a number of invited guests to share and celebrate their 65 years of volunteer service. 

Many past club presidents attended, along with GFWC of  Massachusetts Junior Membership State Junior Director, Diane McCurley, Assistant Jr. Director, Martha Casassa, and State Corresponding Secretary, Jen Nowak. Speakers were Taunton Mayor Thomas Hoye presenting club president Cindy Leonard with a Citation from the City of Taunton; Louis Loura brought a State Senate Citation on behalf of Senator Mark Pacheco, and Representative Shauna O'Connell with a Resolution for the club's long tenure of service. Council member John McCaul was also in attendance with over 30 Club members.The evening began with a welcome and Grace by Reverend Christana Wille McKnight.
During the celebration, the GFWC Taunton Junior Woman's Club paid tribute to its only charter member, Thelma McCaffrey, with Nancy Martin expounding on Thelma's 65 years with the club. In 1965 we found out that Thelma had donated the most volunteer hours recorded that year with 1,445.5 hours. We can only guess at what her total is over these past 65 years.
Everyone attending was treated to an hors d'oeuvres buffet and given celebration glasses filled with the club's signature candy, M&Ms (Membership Matters). The membership of the club is growing with women eager to make a difference in their community.

All women 18 and older who may be considering membership are welcome to attend a meeting which is held on the first Monday of the month from September to May at 7 P.M. at Bristol-Plymouth High School. Call Joyce at 508 823-4482 or go to www.gfwctauntonraynhamjuniors.org 

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Sue Cyr

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

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You could win a 16-oz candle from the East Bridgewater Candle Company ($17 value)
 
Historical Tidbit: 
 
In October of 1897, 93 citizens of Raynham formed the Raynham Library Association, the foundation for today's public library.
  
The library was housed in various locations around the town until 1949 when the present building was dedicated.  In 1961, the lower floor was transformed into a Children's Room.  In 1971, the facility was expanded and, again, in 1991.   When the latest addition was completed, it brought the total footage to 6,288 square feet. 
  
The library continues today as a 501c non-profit organization, but receives its major funding from the Town of Raynham.  The library is governed by a board of twelve Trustees headed by a President.  The Trustees are elected from the membership of the Raynham Library Association.

Any resident of Raynham is eligible for membership in the Association. The library became a member of the SAILS network in August 2001.


Monday, November 2
Walking - 9:30a - Council on Aging (COA)
Singing - 11a - COA
Bridge - 1p - COA
Beginner line dancing - 1p - COA
Duplo Play - 1p - Library
Meditation - 2p - COA
Tuesday, November 3
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Chair Yoga - 10a - COA

Whist - 12:30 - COA

Intermediate line dancing - 1p - COA 

Pokeno - 1p - COA

Park & Recreation Dept - 6p - Rec Bldg

Family Fun Night - 6:30p - Library

Board of Selectmen - 7p - Town Hall

Wednesday, November 4
Exercise - 9 a - COA
Story Time - 10:30a - Library
Tai Chi - 11a - COA
Cribbage - 12:30 p - COA
First Wednesday Book Club - 1p - Library
Library Planning Session - 5p - Library
Conservation Comm - 5:30p - Town Hall
Thursday, November 5
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Wii Bowling - 9a - COA
Busy Babies - 10:30a - Library
Device Advice - 11a - Library
Bocce - 1p - COA
Planning Board - 6p - Town Hall
Friday, November 6
Exercise - 9a - COA
Quilting/Knitting - 11:30a - COA
Painting - 1p - COA
Saturday, November 7
St. Ann's - 4p - Service
Sunday, November 8
Agape Chapel - 10:30a
First Baptist Church - Worship 10:45a, Sunday school 9:30a, AWANA program at 5:30 pm
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

18th Annual Community Food Drive
 to benefit the Bridgewater Food Pantry is Wednesday, November 18, 2015 
 8:00-11:45a.m. & 2:00-6:30p.m. 
All current and former patients:  bring in a shopping bag of non-perishable food items as well as toiletries  and receive an adjustment at NO CHARGE on Nov 18.
NEW PATIENTS: For your donation of a BAG OF NON PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS AND/OR TOILETRIES. you will receive a gift certificate for a Complimentary Consultation and Exam!!

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     Bridgewater
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The Bridgewater-Raynham Special Education Parents Advisory Council Presentation:
DCAP/ICAP 
 Thursday, November 12th at 9 am.  
Bridgewater-Raynham Central Office Conference Room
166 Mt Prospect St, Bridgewater, MA.  

 Carla Thomas, Director of Student Services, will discuss the purpose and implementation of the DCAP (District Curriculum Accommodation Plan) and the ICAP (Individual Curriculum Accommodation Plan).

 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.

Dance Theater of New England
It is Not Too Late to Register for Fall Classes!
    
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Check Out Why Dance Theater of New England is Meghan's Choice!

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Bridgewater, MA 02324
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Craft the World Around You
at Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
Nov 14 10a - 2p
    207 Hart St, Taunton, MA  02780
    Phone: (508) 823-5151


Tips to Prepare Your Home For Winter
Give your home a once-over and tend to winter preparation tasks and repairs before the year's first frost. By being proactive, you'll lower your energy bills, increase the efficiency and lifespan of your home's components, and make your property safer.
  • Check all the weather stripping around windows and door frames for leaks to prevent heat loss. Replace weather stripping, if necessary. Replace all screen doors with storm doors. Replace all window screens with storm windows. Check for drafts around windows and doors. Caulk inside and out, where necessary, to keep heat from escaping.
  • Trim overgrown branches back from the house and electrical wires to prevent iced-over or wind-swept branches from causing property damage or a power problem. Ensure rain or snow drains away from the house to avoid foundation problems. The dirt grade - around the exterior of your home - should slope away from the house. Add extra dirt to low areas, as necessary.
  • Remove any attached hoses and store them away for the winter to prevent cracks, preserve their shapes, and prolong their life. Wrap outside faucets with covers to prevent water damage. Shut off exterior faucets. Drain water from outdoor pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads to protect against pipe bursts.
  • Inspect outdoor lighting around the property. Good illumination will help minimize the chance of accidents on icy walkways at night. Check handrails on exterior stairs to make sure they're well secured. 
  • Move your snow blower and shovels to the front of the garage or shed for easy access. Prepare the snow blower for the first snowfall by changing the oil and replacing the spark plug. Sharpen ice chopper and inspect snow shovels to make sure they're ready for another season of work.
  • Make sure you have an ample supply of ice melt or sand on hand for steps, walkways, and the driveway. 
  • Inspect the firebox and flue system to ensure that they're clean of any soot or creosote and that there aren't any cracks or voids that could cause a fire hazard. Check fireplace for drafts. If it's cold despite the damper being closed, the damper itself may be warped, worn, or rusted. Check that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order.
  • Check for missing, damaged or warped shingles and replace, as necessary before you get stuck with a leak. Check for deteriorated flashing at the chimney, walls, and skylights and around vent pipes. Seal joints where water could penetrate, using roofing cement and a caulking gun. Check the gutters and downspouts for proper fastening, and re-secure if loose or sagging. The weight of snow and ice can pull gutters off the house. 
  • Clean gutters of any debris. Make sure downspouts extend away from the house by at least 5 feet to prevent flooding of the foundation and water damage from snow melt.
  • Ensure all vents and openings are covered to prevent insects, birds, and rodents from getting inside to nest in a warm place.
Thanks to the Bob Vila Website for this list, to check entire list: 
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 Thank you so much to all of the staff, parent and high school volunteers who helped make Saturday's LaLiberte Harvest Fair such an amazing success! 
It turned out to be such a wonderful family and community event and we are so thankful for everyone who helped make this day come together.
Rachel King, LPO President 
2015-2016
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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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Family Fun Night
Tuesday, November 3
at 6:30pm
Raynham Public Library

Get the family together for family friendly fun at the Library. Stories, games, films and crafts the first Tuesday night of the month. Something different each month. No reservations necessary. Just drop in.


First Wednesday Book Club
November 3 at 1pm
Raynham Public Library

All are welcome to join us for this month's meeting.

The club will be discussing
Blue Zone by A Gross.
 
Copies are available at the circulation desk.
Medicare open enrollment
 
Open Enrollment for changing your Medicare supplement plans, and/or drug plans, is October 15 through December 7. Outreach Worker, Peggy Evers, can see you by appointment.  Lisa Sarkis, SHINE Director for Bristol County, will be at the COA on Thursday, November 5th, 
at 10 AM, to update the public 
on Medicare and to answer questions.

Taunton Garden Club
     Thursday, November 5th, at 7:00 p.m.
First Parish Church, Taunton

  Club members will be participating in a terrarium workshop. Club members Linda Mello and Mary Donovan will be demonstrating how to construct a terrarium.
     The next Garden therapy session will be held at Taunton Nursing Home on November 12 at 10:15 a.m. Junior Gardening classes continue to be held at Girl's, Inc., on Wednesday afternoons.  The next Executive Board meeting will be hosted by Rosemary Moreau on November 19th. 
     This year's 'Holiday Greens Sale' will take place on Saturday, December 5th, from 11:00 to 5:00 p.m. 
at Pinehills in Plymouth.
     We are always welcoming guests and new members.  Anyone interested in learning more about the Taunton Garden Club may contact President Valerie Ferreira at 508-824-1976 or email her at tauntongardenclub@gmail.com.  Please visit our website www.tauntongardenclub.com.

The GFWC Taunton Junior Woman's Club is holding its yearly 'Pie and Coffee' fundraiser 

Sunday, November 8, from 1-3 pm at the VFW on Ingell Street in Taunton. Tickets are $10 and $5 for children under 12. All you can eat pie and coffee, along with a basket raffle, with all proceeds going to scholarships and local charities. Call 508 823-6004 for tickets in advance.

Fall Book Sale

November 13th and 14th

Raynham Public Library

 

The Friends of the Library hold their annual fall book sale at the library on Friday and Saturday, November 13th and 14th.
Doors open at 10:00 AM for great bargains on used books - fiction, nonfiction, children's books, CDs, DVDs and much more. Don't miss this fall event! You can't buy happiness, but you can 
buy books - which is kind 
of the same thing.

From Boston Children's Hospital Center for Media &
Children's Health, here is an
computer

internet-safety-toolkit
to help guide your child's internet experience and make it a healthy one.

There are four sections within this toolkit covering the topics of: The Basics, For Content They See, For Content They Make and For How They Interact. Within each section there are age specific tips for parents of preschool, school-age, 'tweens and teens. 
Open Lab Night:  A BSU event for the community, including K-12 students
Thursday, November 19, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM
 
The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education and the Office of Community Partnerships at Bridgewater State University are excited to hold "Open Lab Night 2015" in the Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center!
 
Love science and mathematics?  Love learning in a hands-on environment?  Then please join us for Open Lab Night at BSU.  You can chat with BSU faculty and students, hang out in our labs, and even do a few experiments.  A wide variety of hands-on activities will be running throughout the night; anything from the "Virtual Reality Sandbox" to "Alien Substances." The Observatory will be open from 5:00-7:00 PM (weather permitting).
 
Snacks and refreshments will be provided. This event is free and open to the public.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Parking is available in the Bridgewater State University Parking Garage. To view the campus map, please click here.

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Historical Tidbit Question:
What is the total square footage of our Raynham Public Library? 

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