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Stone Church has a New Prayer Garden

Thanks to  our new Raynham Eagle Scout, John Gimler, the First Congregational Church has a prayer garden.

John is third from left in the back row 
 Congratulations for all of your years of hard work in achieving Eagle Scout, John. This fantastic project was the icing on the cake. 



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November 8, 2015

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Congratulations
Susan Peabody

 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 
1.5 hr self-defense class for winner & 9 friends at MATA Karate in 
East Bridgewater 
 
Historical Tidbit:  Hometown History


 
   The Raynham Historical Society, Inc., is an organization of individuals with a common interest in preserving and perpetuating the history of the town of Raynham, Massachusetts.
 
 
The objectives of this Society shall be:
  • to engage in the collection, holding, and preserving of documents, papers, furniture, pictures, data both personal and real, books, memoirs and all other matters relating to Raynham history;
  • to encourage research into the records and identify old landmarks;
  • to perpetuate the history of the citizens of Raynham, their manner, customs, and achievements and any other activity that might historically enhance the town.
 
The Raynham Historical Society, Inc.
6 Pleasant St., Raynham, MA  02767
  

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

Whist - 12:30 - COA

Intermediate line dancing - 1p - COA 

Pokeno - 1p - COA

Shadow Puppets - 6:30p - Library

Board of Selectmen - 7p - Town Hall

Wednesday, November 11
Veterans Day - Thank a VET!
All town offices, banks, library and schools are closed.
Thursday, November 12
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Wii Bowling - 9a - COA
Busy Babies - 10:30a - Library
Device Advice - 11a - Library
Sewer Comm - 6p - 416 Titicut Rd
Friday, November 13
Exercise - 9a - COA
Friends Book Sale - 10a - Library
Quilting/Knitting - 11:30a - COA
Painting - 1p - COA
Saturday, November 14
Friends Book Sale - 10a - Library
St. Ann's - 4p - Service
Sunday, November 15
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
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We Have All Your Fall Clean Up Supplies

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Bridgewater

(508) 697-0357 

 

Shadow Puppets
Tuesday, November 10, at 6:30 pm
Raynham Public Library

Bring the family and join us for a fun time!
Vinny Lovegrove of the popular Toe Jam Puppet Band brings his shadow puppets to the library.
No registration necessary.
Children ages 3 and older, please.

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 who 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.

Homespun Holidays Craft Show
The First Congregational Church of Raynham
Friday, November 13, from Noon to 8 PM and
Saturday, November 14, from 10 AM to 3 PM.
 
This show features many of our area's finest crafters, with a variety of holiday crafts available for purchase.

There will also be a variety of baked goods for sale, along with soup and sandwiches for lunch or supper. Apple pies will be available again this year!

The First Congregational Church is located at 785 South Main Street on Route 104.
Bridgewater Square Chiropractic

18th Annual Community Food Drive
 to benefit the Bridgewater Food Pantry is Wednesday, November 18, 2015 
 8:00 - 11:45 a.m. & 2:00 - 6:30 p.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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                63 Main Street 
     Bridgewater
    (508) 697-0050


Craft the World Around You Craft Fair
 Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School
Nov. 14, 10 am - 2 pm
    207 Hart St, Taunton, MA  02780
    Phone: (508) 823-5151

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

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50 Central Square
Bridgewater, MA 02324
                      (508) 697-5255

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: 


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 
It's your story.

  
~ 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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Gail Mather, Viridian Representative
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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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The GFWC Taunton Junior Woman's Club

'Pie and Coffee' fundraiser  


Sunday, November 8 from 1-3 pm 

VFW

Ingell Street, 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 - 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.

Free blood pressure clinic
Tuesday, November 10 from 10:30 - 11:30 am
Council on Aging
Nurses from Longmeadow of Taunton will be here to take blood pressure readings. This free program is open to all.
Students & Seniors Pen Pal Program

The Pen Pal program seeks participants.
The Raynham fourth graders need a few pen pals to be part of the annual winter program. You exchange approximately four letters over the next few
months. If you would like to be a pen pal for a fourth grader, sharing your memories and talking about all sorts of things with a local child, please contact us at the Raynham Senior Center, 508-824-2740.
Fuel assistance applications available Nov. 1 at the Council on Aging
Fuel assistance applications are now being processed.  You must call 508-824-2740 to find out what documents you need in order to file an application. Then you can make an appoint-ment with outreach worker, Peggy Evers, who will assist you in filling out the application.
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. 
Call 508-824-2740
GATRA Services for Raynham

GATRA transportation services make everyday life a little easier, especially for seniors who are transitioning from driving. In addition to fixed-route bus service in the Taunton/Raynham area, GATRA provides safe and accessible Dial-A-Ride service for seniors over 60 years and for people with disabilities of any age.  Dial-A-Ride is $1.25 (one way) for trips between Raynham and Taunton or $10.00 for a 10-ride pass. GATRA, with the help of a grant from the United Way, also offers a long-distance medical transportation service called MedWheels for seniors and persons with disabilities that will travel to Boston hospitals or other medical facilities beyond Taunton. MedWheel
trips are limited to 2 times per/month and there is a requested donation of $10.00 per/ride. For additional information, call 508-823-8828 or visit the GATRA website at: www.gatra.org.

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.

From Boston Children's Hospital Center for Media &
Children's Health
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. 
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME

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1.5 hr self defense class for winner & 9 friends at MATA Karate in East Bridgewater 
 


Historical Tidbit Question:
What is one of the objectives of the Raynham Historical Society?

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from the correct answers.

The Buzz was compiled

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

  

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