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The First Church of West Bridgewater will present a Christmas Concert, "A Joyous Celebration 
of the Christmas Season," 
on Sunday, December 13, at 7:00 p.m.




Rosemary Valentine
The concert will feature our Cole & Woodbury Antique Organ, circa 1892.

Featured guest organists are Mr. Richard Hill, former Music Director and Organist of The First Church and Mrs. Rosemary Valentine, former music teacher in the West Bridgewater school system and current Organist
of The First Church.
Other musical guests will be featured.

There will also be choir music, traditional Christmas carols, and a sing-a-long.
Richard Hill.


The concert is open to the public; admission is free, and light refreshments will be served following the program.

First church West Bridgewater
29 Howard Street, West Bridgewater
(508) 587-3118
firstchurchwb.org
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Congratulations!
 
Monica Armstrong
Susan Gillpatrick
Jean Shirey

Each won a 6-ft balsam Christmas tree from Nessralla Farm 
Rt 106, Halifax
 
 
 
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:
1966 photo of Historian Guy S. Baker  
with the Thompson Gun. 

 
THOMPSON GUN
 
The name Thompson was spelled a number of ways, always being the same family:  Thompson, Thomson, and Tomson.  John Tomson, from Halifax, had a famous gun which is 7 feet 4 1/2 inches long with a barrel itself being 6 and 1/2 feet long, weighing 20 pounds, 12 ounces; called the 1635 Thompson fowling gun.
 
This was the weapon he used during the King Philip War in 1675. The events of John Tomson as commander of the Middleboro Fort are written about in King Philip's War:  The History and Legacy of America's Forgotten Conflict by Eric B. Schultz & Michael J. Tougias.  One of the events details how a shot from the fort reached a half a mile away. 
 
This gun is in the collection held by the  Old Colony Historical Society Museum, Taunton (www.oldcolonyhistoricalsociety.org)  and can be seen on display at their museum.
sue and her plant
 
Respectfully submitted, 
Sue Basile
Granddaughter of Guy S. Baker

Monday, December 7
Exercise - 8:30a - Council on Aging (COA)
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Water Comm - 5p - 29 Cyr St
Historical Comm - 6:30p - Town Hall
CWRMP - 6:30p - Town Hall
Tuesday, December 8
Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
Story Time & Craft with Ms Nanette - 10:30a - Library
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Library Trustees - 5:45p - Library
Coloring For Adults - 6:30p - Library
Wednesday, December 9
Exercise - 8:30a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA 
Outreach - 9a - COA
Health Screening - 9a - COA 
Housing Authority - 11:30a - 7 Esther Dr
Lunch - noon - COA
Bridge - 12:45p - COA
COA Full Board - 1p - COA
Yoga - 6p - First Church
Thursday, December 10
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Line Dancing - 9:30a - COA 
Tot Time with Ms Marsha - 10:30a - Library
Lunch - noon - COA
MahJong - 12:45p - COA  
Trucchi's Van - 1p - COA
Rent Control Bd - 7p - Town Hall
Friday, December 11
Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi Intergenerational - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 10:30a - COA 
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Saturday, December 12
Men & Munchkins - 10:30a - Library
Church of St. Ann - Mass - 4p
 
Reminder:  No weekend MBTA Rail Service. 
Sunday, December 13
Church of St. Ann - 8:30a, 10:30a  
Cochesett United Methodist - Sunday Worship Service & Sunday school 10:15am
First Church - Worship Service and Sunday school 10a, 
Teen Bible Study 9a; Fellowship Hour - 11a 
Joy of Pentecost - Sunday school & Service 10a
Evening worship 6p
Temple Baptist - 10a, 11a & 6p
West Bridgewater Baptist - 9:15 Sunday school, 10:30 Service, 
Evening worship 6p

 

* Information compiled in this issue from Town web sites & submitted information.  Feel free to submit events & information from your non-profit group.
Bridgewater Square Chiropractic
Annual Community Toy Drive
 to benefit "Operation Santa," Wed., December 16, 2015, from 8:00-11:45 a.m. & 2:00-6:30 p.m. 

All current and former patients:  Bring in an UNWRAPPED NEW TOY for either a boy or girl to the office and receive an adjustment at NO CHARGE!! 
(Complimentary adjustments are performed on 12/16/15 only.)
NEW PATIENTS ARE WELCOME, ALSO!!  Stop in and see our office and meet Dr. Perry and Dr. Ledin.  For your donation of an 
UNWRAPPED NEW TOY, you will receive a gift certificate for a 
Complimentary Consultation and Exam!!  
Please consider helping us to help the community. 

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63 Main Street, Bridgewater     (508) 697-0050
Holiday Sing-Along
Mon., Dec. 7th, 1pm to 3pm 
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center

The Ousamequin Woman's Club of Greater Bridgewater will host its holiday sing-along with keyboardist Krisanthi Pappas from 1pm to 3pm at 10 Wally Krueger Way, Bridgewater.
Members will bring toys for holiday donations to area children, which is this month's charitable action.
  
Refreshments will be served.
GUESTS  WELCOME, too.


   
  Men and Munchkins
Saturday, December 12, at 10:30am
WB Public Library

Children and their special guys are welcome to join us
for a special story time.  Female caregivers are also welcome.   
All are welcome to come & read with us!
The Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters sponsors:

A Testimonial Reception to honor Rotarian Frances Moore Jeffries 
December 10, 2015 

Dr. Jeffries, a past president of the club and a Rotary volunteer who has traveled overseas frequently to promote literacy and peace, has been selected by Rotary International to be enrolled in the Rotary Peace Scholars Professional Development Certificate program, helping to further develop her skills in conflict resolution and working toward peace, one of Rotary's most important goals.  She will be attending the program at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand from January thru March in the coming year.  A maximum of 50 such certificates are conferred each year.

This testimonial event, which has an admission fee of $20, will be held on Thursday, December 10th, at 5:30 at the Center at Sachem Rock, 355 Plymouth Street/Route 106, East Bridgewater. 

The reception will feature non-alcoholic drinks, cheese & crackers, veggies & dip, fruit and desserts.  Several testimonials will be provided beginning at 6:15pm and there will be raffle and auction prizes.
 
Fran with children in Udaipur, India
Sponsored by North Easton Savings Bank.
For more information, contact the testimonial chair, Bruce Marquis, 
at 508-378-7890 or bruce.marquis@comcast.net.

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 (Rt 104) 
Bridgewater
        (508) 697-0357 
 
Nunckatessett Greenway Project Update: 
We recently had an awesome group of volunteers installing the 2nd kiosk, this one at the High Street pedestrian access to Stiles & Hart Conservation Parkland.   
We envision building a pedestrian bridge crossing the Town River to connect the Town River Landing and bring the people into the downtown Bridgewater at that pocket-park, which will have public parking. 

Connecting Stiles & Hart Conservation Parkland to Iron Works Parkland / Bay Circuit Trail via the sidewalk adds another 1.5 miles to our land & water trail network going back towards West Bridgewater.  Within a few weeks we will have trail signage across Bridgewater State University Campus to Great Hill, or to Carver's Pond, linking even more to our 'ribbon of green.' 

There has also been an interesting development in discovering an Algonquin translation for the word 'Nunckatessett.'  It means 'Our Place of Wolves in the Woods.'    

The Nunckatessett Greenway Committee is looking for a few volunteers to serve on our Leadership Team.  We do not have a slew of committees, only the Leadership Team and people who volunteer for specific tasks once in awhile. 

The Nunckatessett Greenway is a network of trail spurs connecting the Town River and the Bay Circuit Trail to municipal and state conservation areas, historical sites, urban centers, school districts, Bridgewater State University, the Hockomock Swamp, and the Wild & Scenic Taunton River.  Set aside for passive recreation by the towns of West Bridgewater and Bridgewater, the Nunckatessett Greenway connects people to the natural world.

Check out our developing website at www.nunckatessettgreenway.org


town river m prince

Respectfully submitted, Kitty Doherty

This holiday season, 
we have choices: 
we choose to be busy, 
or we choose to be calm;
we choose to buy lots 
or we choose to live simply;
we choose to nurture ourselves, or we choose to ignore our body & spirit;
we choose to be around people who hurt us, or we choose to be around those who love us.

Each day is a new chance to live the wisdom we have gained from past experiences.  Let's be kind to ourselves 
this holiday season.  Live in joy. 
Order your Holiday Catering Early 

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Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus presents
"On Christmas Day" - Annual Holiday Concert


Saturday, December 12, 7:00pm
Sunday, December 13, 3:00pm
Taunton High School Auditorium 
50 Williams Street, Taunton 

Entitled "On Christmas Day," this special holiday musical event will be a joyful celebration of our most cherished holiday!  The 90-voice SMFC, accompanied by 26-piece live orchestra, will present the two-hour musical program that will feature a lively assortment of sacred and secular Christmas songs to honor the coming season!  
 
Among the selections will be such time-honored classics as Little Drummer Boy and O Holy Night, lively choral settings of such pop holiday favorites as Jesus, Born on This Day and Go Tell It on The Mountain, and fresh new compositions, such as Disney's multi-cultural salute, Season of Joy, and the stirring anthem of peace, I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day. 
 
"On Christmas Day," Annual Holiday Concert
Eric Brown, Music Director
 
 
Tickets:
$18 Adult
$15 Senior/Student
$12 Child twelve and under
$2 discount per ticket for groups of eight or more and for SMFC Supporting Members.
508-821-9571, www.smfconline.org

Winner of Anti-Bullying Poster Contest


Congratulations to middle school student Ella Milne, who won the "We Stand Together" poster contest, to help spread the word about standing up to bullies.
"She captured the theme of this project extraordinarily with the pictures she chose for her collage," said 7th grade English teacher and team leader Mary Aiello-Jones.
The contest took place in class and related to the students' summer reading of The Revealers. 
Students were asked to make a collage of pictures representing groups of friends and scenes of teens helping each other, in a quest to depict the "stand together against bullying" theme. They were asked to explain each picture on the poster and how it represents the anti-bullying focus.
The project was evaluated as a test grade, including the oral presentation to the class explaining the photos chosen.
Teachers reviewed the students' poster projects and judged the posters on creativity and connection to the overall bullying theme. Judging took place during the school day over a few days' time.
Great job, Ella!



Disclaimer:  At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. Occasionally, there will be links to town committees and other non-profit groups, as a way of sharing local information.  Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials.  The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.
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WB Town Buildings

 

Town Hall

65 N. Main Street

   (508) 894-1200

Mon, Tues & Thurs
8a-4p

Wed  8a-7p, Fri 8a-1p

 

WB Public Library

80 Howard St

508-894-1255

Mon, Thurs, Fri 10a-5p,
Tues-Wed 10a-7p
Sat 10a- 2p

 

Council on Aging

97 W Center St

508-894-1262

Mon-Fri 8:30a-4p 

 

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The First Church of West Bridgewater, 
29 Howard Street, will hold its next Benjamin Beal Howard Lecture on Monday, Dec. 7, 
at 7:00 p.m.

Ruth Zakarin, LICSW, will present the program on "Domestic Violence."  Ruth will be speaking on what we can do as individuals and as a community to support survivors of domestic violence, and how we can promote healthy relationships in youth.

This program is open to the public; admission is free and light refreshments will be served.


East Bridgewater Candle Company
Hand poured 100% soy candles,100% cotton wicks, no dyes.  Scented with a blend of essential and fragrance oils.
Available at:
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494 Bedford St
East Bridgewater

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325 South St
East Bridgewater, MA


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E. Bridgewater, MA 

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Brockton Symphony 
Pops Concert
Sunday, Dec. 13th 
at 3:00   
Brockton High School 

Don't miss our much-anticipated annual Holiday Pops Concert! The holidays are quickly approaching... and what would the holidays be without music?  The Brockton Symphony Orchestra has prepared for you a special gift: the gift of music. 

Conducted by Emilian Badeau, this concert will feature mezzo-soprano Margaret Lias and Brockton's Angelo Elementary School chorus.

 For more information or to reserve tickets, go to  brocktonsymphony.org,
  Facebook or call 508-588-3841.
 
Come see pops favorites and many new pieces not heard before. 

This is an event for the entire family.  Children under 18 have free admission.  Adults:  $25, Senior & Students:  $20
Lots of free parking and seating.



WB Council on Aging Trips and Adventures 

HOLIDAY PARTY Tewksbury Country Club, Tewksbury, MA Wednesday, December 9, 2015.  Pick-Up at Lowe's: TBD 
 
CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT, Newport, RI, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015. 
Pick-Up at Lowe's:  TBD

REMINDER - ALL TRIPS REQUIRE PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION. Telephone reservations will be held 3 days.  Seating is limited. 
If you are interested in any of these trips, please do not wait to sign up.  
Call 508-894-1262 for more information.

 Try this Glitter Snowflake Craft! 

Watch these snowflakes crystallize overnight!  Make snowflakes by twisting 3 or more pipe cleaners together, adding small pieces to the ends.  Fill a narrow deep bowl or jar with 3 tbl borax and 1 cup of hot water; mix till borax is dissolved.  Tie the snowflake to a pencil and suspend in the water making sure the snowflake doesn't touch the sides of the bowl.
  Allow to sit overnight.  In the morning, remove snowflake from the bowl to find it magically turned to glittery crystal! 
Submitted by:  Sarah Primack
WEST BRIDGEWATER    HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM  
 
  Does your home need repair? 
The Towns of Avon and West Bridgewater are administering a new Housing Rehabilitation Program funded through a 2015 Community Development Block Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development. Funds are available to income eligible homeowners to make repairs, accessibility improvements, and to correct code violations and health hazards, such as lead paint and asbestos.
Go to the Town's homepage at www.town.west-bridgewater.ma.us or to the West Bridgewater Council on Aging at 97 West Center Street to obtain an application.
TAI CHI at the Council on Aging
Fridays, 9:00 - 10:00 am
$5.00 per class.  Tai Chi helps reduce stress and anxiety.  It also helps increase flexibility and balance.  Tai Chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels.  
                The benefits of Tai Chi include:                   
* Decreased stress and anxiety  * Increased muscle strength and definition   
* Increased aerobic capacity  * Increased energy & stamina  
* Increased flexibility, balance and agility.  Some evidence indicates that Tai Chi also may help:  * Enhance the immune system * Enhance quality of sleep  
* Improve joint pain  * Lower cholesterol levels & blood pressure  * Improve overall well-being in older adults.   
Michael Showstack was trained in Tai Chi at the Chung Wan Center and has taught classes at the W.B. COA since 2003.   
No Tai Chi experience is necessary to join this class and all ages are welcome.
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 war was the Thompson Gun used in? 
 
   
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 West Bridgewater.
  
On December 9, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.

 

The Buzz was compiled

this week by Theresa McNulty, Sarah Primack, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose, & Betty Stirling.
  

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