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Forum on Islam & Syrian Refugees
Sunday, January 24th
Time:  12PM
Location:  St. Basil's Chapel (10 Shaw Road, Bridgewater)

All are encouraged to come learn more about Islam from an Imam, meet Syrian refugees who live among us, and gain a better understanding of the Syrian crisis.  We hope to seed understanding and goodwill.

Some focus-issues will be:
(a)  What is Islam; what does the current ISIS movement have to do with Islam?
(b)  What is the civil war in Syria about?  Who is fighting whom?  What is at stake?
(c)  Why are residents fleeing Syria?
(d)  What is the U.S.'s refugee screening process -- what precautions are taken to reduce likelihood of terrorists entering the U.S.?
(e)  How can we in this community help -- in everyday life as neighbors; in town life as responsible citizens; in our communities as spokespeople, financial supporters, or hosts?

Speakers:
Muslim representative -- Imam Abdul Rahman - The value of human life and security, and the commonalities between religions.
Legal representative -- Legal official - explain the rigorous vetting process.
Refugee representatives -- Ahmad and his father, and another refugee family.
Nonprofit Organization Fundraiser -- Dr. Abdul Fattah Elshaar, Syrian American Medical Society.
January 24, 2016

 

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Town Buildings

 

Town Hall

64 Central Square

508-697-0921

Mon-Thurs 8a-4p

Fri 8a-1p

 

Public Library

15 South St

508-697-3331

Mon-Wed 9a-8p 

Thurs 10a-5p

Fri & Sat 10a-2p

 

Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
508-697-0929

Mon-Thurs 9a-3p

Fri 9a-noon 

 

Food Pantry

Central Square Church

71 Central Sq.

 508-697-6016

Thursdays - 10a


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Historical Tidbit :
The seat of government for the Town of Bridgewater was in what we now know as West Bridgewater for the first 200 years.  Following the establishment in the 1830's, of the four new towns of East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Brockton and Bridgewater,  we needed a place to meet. 

History does not tell us why this building was privately built, but it served as our first town hall on the site of the present New Jerusalem Church for about 10 years.  In 1843, our present town hall was erected and this building faded into history. 

The building was used briefly for a few years, in the 1840's, as the first home of Bridgewater State College.  In the early 1870's the building was moved or disassembled and replaced with the present New Jerusalem Church.

Respectfully submitted, David Moore

Monday, January 25

Painters - 9a - Cole-Yeaton Senior Center (CYSC)
Lunch - noon - CYSC

Tuesday, January 26

Zumba - 9a - CYSC
Shopping - 10:15a - CYSC
Lunch - noon - CYSC
Local Author Bo McIntyre - 6:30p - Library
Conservation Comm - 7p - Police Station
Wednesday, January 27
Exercise - 9a - CYSC
Crafters - 9a - CYSC
Book Babies - 9:30a - Library
Shopping - 10:15a - CYSC
Quilters - 11a - CYSC
Story Time - 11a - Library
Spanish Class - 11:15a - CYSC
Art Club - 4p - Library
Water & Sewer Comm - 5p - 90 Cottage St
Thursday, January 28
Zumba - 9a - CYSC
Caregivers Group - 10a - CYSC
Book Babies - 11a - Library
Cribbage - 1p - CYSC
Friday, January 29
Exercise - 9a - CYSC
Crafters - 9a - CYSC
Mah Jongg - 9:30a - CYSC
Saturday, January 30
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Mass - 4p
Whist - 7p - CYSC
Sunday, January 31
First Parish Church - 10:30a 
Bridgewater Baptist Church - 10a
Saint Thomas Aquinas Mass - 7:45a, 10 and 12p 
Trinity Episcopal - 8am and 10a worship services, 10a Sunday school 
Central Square Congregational, UCC - 10a
Bridgewater United Methodist - 10a
Faith Chapel Assembly of God - school 9a, service 10a
Trinity Covenant - 10a
United Methodist - 10a - Worship & school 
New Jerusalem - 10:30a
Scotland Trinitarian Congregational - 10:30a 
St. Basil's Chapel - 10:00a and 5p - note new 5p time * -
BSU Campus  
West Bridgewater Baptist Church - 10:30a
 
* Information compiled in this issue from Town web sites, submitted information and "Senior Publishing."  Feel free to submit events & information from your non-profit group.
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Local Author to Speak at Bridgewater Public Library

Bo McIntyre will visit on January 26 at 6:30 pm to discuss his book, The Long Way Home, A journey from South Boston to redemption.


"Southie was much more than a mere dot on a map; it was a state of mind."  So begins McIntyre's memoir, an insightful book that chronicles his journey from the streets of South Boston to the cross.  In 1985 McIntyre purchased an ill-fated liquor store from Whitey Bulger.  Twenty tough, tenuous years followed filled with Grand Jury appearances, a raid on the liquor store by the DEA, and ongoing investigations.  During this arduous time, McIntyre knew Bulger personally.  The book depicts Whitey Bulger in a slightly different light because their relationship wasn't dependent on crime.  In a surprising twist McIntyre was "born again" at 60 years old in a spiritual experience that resolved much of life's early anguish and renewed hope.  www.bomcintyre.com
 
The event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Public Library, is free and open to the public and will include a book signing.



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Fitness Demo Fundraiser, January 31st 
at Bridgewater Fitness Center 10:45a - 12:45 p.
 100% of the proceeds will be going to the Jimmy Fund and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  

Team Nicholas' Knights has been walking for over 20 years and now has 20 members.  Throughout the year we host different group fundraising events to help us reach our goal of raising $15,000 as a team.  This year is especially important to us because one of our team members was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer, so now our Team Nicholas' Knights is crusading for Julie.
 
Please join us for our Fitness Demo Fundraiser.
$20 tickets can be purchased at the door, in advance at Bridgewater Fitness Center, or by contacting Colleen coleenwasik@gmail.com


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Paul Monti's Raynham home recently sustained a fire and the house has significant amount of damage and the Montis now need our help.

Mr. Paul Monti's son Jared (1994 graduate of Bridgewater- Raynham High School) gave his life for our country and his story inspired Lee Brice's, "I drive your truck."  His son served our country in the most heroic way and was given the Medal of Honor by our president.  Now, Paul Monti's house suffered from fire damage and he needs our help. 

On June 21, 2006, Sargent Jared Monti served as the assistant leader of a 16-man patrol and leader of a weapons forward observer team tasked with gathering intelligence in Gowardesh, Nuristan Province, in northeastern Afghanistan.  The team established a small base on a ridge to support a larger Army operation in the valley below.  When the larger operation was delayed, Sgt. Monti's team ran low on provisions.  The helicopter that brought supplies revealed the team's position.

That evening, the patrol was attacked by a group of at least 60 insurgents, who had established two positions on a wooded ridge about 50 yards above the patrol and attempted to outflank Sgt. Monti and his team.  The Americans took cover and returned fire, and Sgt. Monti radioed for artillery and close air support.  When Specialist Brian J. Bradbury was severely wounded and left lying in the open between the enemy and the team's position, Monti made three attempts to rescue him before he was struck by a grenade.

Sgt. Jared Monti is reported by comrades to have made his peace with God and asked Sgt. Cunningham to tell his parents he loved them; he died moments later.  At about the same time, the artillery and air support for which he had previously called for began hitting the enemy position, killing 22 of the attackers and dispersing the rest. (Medal of Honor Narrative Jared Monti)

The Monti family has given so much to our country.  In their time of need, the FireFighter's Wives Association has spearheaded this effort to take care of them in the wake of their house fire. Firefighter's Wives Facebook Page

The Firefighters Wives Association, Nichole Sliney Realty Team and CAT COUNTRY 98.1 partnered together to create a raffle where donors have the chance to win tickets to the upcoming Lee Brice show on 2/6/2016 at the Ryan Center in Kingston RI. 

Anyone who donates $100 or more to the cause through the youcaring campaign by Wednesday, February 3rd at Noon, will be eligible to win a pair of tickets to the Lee Brice concert at the Ryan Center on Saturday, February 6th, AND a Meet & Greet with Lee Brice.  These are 200 level seats (section 202 and 203), Row "M" (tickets are valued at $49.25 each).

IN ADDITION, the TOP (4) donations on the  youcaring.com site (by Wednesday, February 3rd at Noon) will each receive a pair of FLOOR seats (valued at $61 each) to the Lee Brice concert at the Ryan Center on Saturday, February 6th, AND a Meet & Greet with Lee Brice AND a Meet & Greet with Tyler Farr. 
Lee Brice
Lee Brice "I Drive Your Truck".
If unable to donate via youcaring,  please send checks payable to Firefighter's Wives Association, Inc., to P.O. Box 423, Somerset, MA 02726, put Monti Fire in memo section of check. #raynhamstrong.

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Valentine's Day Luncheon

Tuesday, Feb. 9, noon

Bridgewater Senior Center

 

Please join us for a delicious roast beef dinner & dessert.  Entertainment by singer Laura James will follow.

Please stop by to purchase your ticket now as seating is limited. 

Only $5.00 per person.

Random Acts of Kindness 2016 
Random Acts of Kindness Week will run from February 14-20, 2016.  Now is the time to consider what your class, club, sports team, or group of friends might do to participate.  To help you out, the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation has a website full of resources, such as:  Kindness in the Classroom lesson plan downloads, ideas for inspiration, reading lists, research information on kindness, videos, posters, kindness cards, inspirational quotes, and a newsletter.  For Classroom teachers there is a free online "Teaching Kindness Notebook: Kindness in the Classroom" lesson plans for grades K-12.  Looking for more inspiration?  Check out the Stories tab on the website. 

To view the 7-minute overview video:

Random Acts of Kindness Foundation: Kindness in the Classroom Program
Random Acts of Kindness Foundation:
Kindness in the Classroom Program


Thanks to South Shore Hospital's Youth Health Connection

 

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WINTER FAMILY DANCE SERIES
 
Dance instructor Sam Baumgarten will be offering a family dance series on three Sunday afternoons this winter:  January 24, February 21, and April 3, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., at the Bridgewater Senior Center. 

The series will include a mixture of circle dances, mixers, dances from other countries, and New England squares and contras.  All dances will be instructed, suitable for all ages, and appropriate for adults and children dancing together.  The series is intended to provide enjoyable family fun and the opportunity to experience the joy of rhythmical movement and traditional dancing.  Admission to the dances will be $3 per child, $5 per adult, and $10 per family (three or more individuals).  Contact Sam if you would like an information flyer or more information:  
508-697-6848 or 774-208-2933
The Bridgewater Garden Club 

Evening meeting on Monday January 25 at 6:30PM at the Cole- Yeaton Senior Center.  Dawn Gates-Allen from the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association will present a brief overview of all things cranberry.    

The daytime meeting will be on Wednesday January 27 at 1 PM, also at the senior center.  A member of the Plymouth County Beekeepers Association will discuss how gardeners can feed and help the honey bees to sustain the dwindling populations in beehives.
 The public is welcome.  For more information call:  508-697-7617 

BRRHS DRAMA CLUB 

The 39 Steps:  A Live Radio Play

On February 3, 2016, Dinner Theatre Spaghetti dinner at 6:00 p.m.  Performance at 7:30 p.m.
BRRHS auditorium
 General Admission, $12. Tickets now available in the BRRHS Main Office or Online at www.bridge-rayn.org 
(under "Store")
Pet Safety in Winter Weather
The winter season is here with the cold, snow and ice.  When snow is on the ground, commercially prepared snow and ice melting products are often used.  Most ice melting compounds contain salt products that can damage vegetation and hard surfaces and are toxic to people and their pets.  Most people are not aware of the dangers that 
deicing solutions pose to pets.

Many ice melting salt products contain sodium chloride.  With exposure of the salt to water and low temperatures, a reaction occurs that causes melting with temperatures generated up to 175°F.  This reaction can burn the pet's foot pads and skin with contact and can burn the mouth and rest of the GI tract with ingestion. Dogs and cats can ingest the salt by licking snow or icy surfaces or by licking their paws after being outside and picking up the ice melting pellets between their toes.

Salt toxicity is also a possibility with the salt-based ice melting products.  Ingestion of salt can result in high blood sodium concentration leading to thirst, vomiting, lethargy, anorexia, kidney damage and possible neurological signs including seizures, coma and even death. It is difficult to know how much salt is a "toxic dose."  Even small amounts of pure salt can be dangerous to a pet if ingested.

Salt-based ice melting products are the least expensive.  There are other, more expensive formulations that contain potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium carbonate or calcium magnesium acetate. The potassium and magnesium salts are less toxic if ingested, but can still burn the foot pads. The calcium-based products do not create an exothermic reaction but still can be drying to the skin surface with exposure.
Here are steps that the pet owner can take to minimize risk for his or her pet:
  • Monitor/modify your pet's behavior to minimize the risk of salt exposure.
  • Use waterproof pet boots during winter walks with dogs.
  • Wash off the pet's feet, abdomen and chest after being outside with exposure to deicing salts.
  • Use sand, crushed cinder or cat litter to provide traction on icy pavement being aware that these products will not melt the snow or ice.
  • Immediately remove slush and dissolved deicing product after the snow and ice have melted enough.
  • Seek veterinary care if you suspect foot pad or skin burning from salt exposure or that your pet has ingested a significant amount of a salt product.

Open air burning of brush and forestry debris will be allowed in the Town of Bridgewater from January 15 to May 1 under the following conditions:
  • With the permission of the local fire department
  • Between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  • When the air is circulating well but winds are light.
  • Not less than 75 feet away from any dwellings.
  • On your own property and as close as possible to the source of material(s) to be burned.
  • Garden hose in close proximity to fire.
  • Small piles, no leaves and monitor fire and extinguish at 4 p.m.
  • No unattended fires.
  • Do not be a nuisance to neighbors.
Burning will only be allowed during periods of good atmospheric ventilation, without causing a nuisance to neighbors; burning of brush and trees from commercial land clearing operations is prohibited. Burning of grass, hay, stumps, building debris and tires is prohibited.  No fires will be left unattended.  Keep a hose in close proximity to fire.  Call Fire Station daily for a permit to burn brush (508-697-0900).  There is no charge for a burning permit.
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