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Raynham Selectman's meeting from 2/16/2016 

 

Thanks to the Raynham Channel for posting Selectman's meetings on You Tube. To check out more Raynham Channel programs:  www.theraynhamchannel.com

 
Health & Wellness Symposium Workshops
Sunday, April 3, 2016, Noon - 4 pm
Free
Featured Speakers: 
Rachelle Croteau ~ Reflexology and You
Stephanie Woods ~ Singing Bowls of the Hymilias
Mike & Arielle Ruggiero ~ Total Fitness
Lisa Evans ~ Hypnotist
Noelle Armstrong ~ Holistic & Realistic
Helen Byrne  from the YMCA ~ Enhanced Fitness.
Living Happy ~ Julie Gerstel (author)

Plus 20 tables with health & wellness products & professionals & free massages

You are going to LOVE this afternoon! 
March 06, 2016

 

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Jillian Simpson!

Jillian won a $35 Lambert's Gift Certificate

You should play
our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom 
of this column.  You could win entrance for up to 4 kids at Stardust Gym's Open Gym
Rt 106, EB


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Historical Tidbit:

The area now known as Raynham was once a part of Taunton, which was settled beginning in 1637.   The Iron Forge, established by the Leonard family in 1652, provided employment in this region for over two centuries. 
 
The people who lived in this area considered the journey to Church Green in Taunton for Sunday worship services too long and in 1727 they petitioned to have their own church closer to home. 

At that time, to have a new parish meant you were forming a new town.  That petition was rejected.   
 
Persistence on their part paid off, and in 1731 they were granted permission to form a separate town and instructed to provide for a church and a school teacher. 
 
The church was officially established on October 19, 1731, and Rev. John Wales was ordained as its first Pastor the next day.


From stonechurchraynham.blogspot.com
 
Monday, March 7
Singing - 11a - Council on Aging (COA)
Bridge - 1p - COA
Beginner Line Dancing - 1p - COA
Free Style Dancing - 2p - COA
Device Advice - 6p - Library
Last day to submit papers for town elections
Tuesday, March 8
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Chair Yoga - 10a - COA
Whist - 12:30 - COA
Intermediate line dancing - 1p - COA 
Painting - 2p - COA
AWANA Program - 5:30 pm - First Baptist Church of Raynham
Board of Selectmen - 7p - Town Hall
Wednesday, March 9
Exercise - 9a - COA
Story Time - 10:30a - Library
Tai chi - 11a - COA
Cribbage - 12:30p - COA
2nd Wednesday Book Club - 1p - Library
Mah Jongg - 1p - COA
Thursday, March 10
Wii bowling - 9a - COA
Canasta/hand foot - 9a - COA
Taxes - 9a - COA
Busy Babies - 10:30a - Library
Sewer Comm - 6p - 416 Titicut Rd
Friday, March 11
Exercise - 9a - COA
Preschool Picassos - 10:30a - Library
Quilting/Knitting - 11:30a - COA
Painting - 1p - COA
Saturday, March 12
St. Ann's - 4p - Service
Sunday, March 13
Agape Chapel - 10:30a
First Baptist Church - Worship 10:45a, 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
Honey Tree Nursery School 
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Class time 9 - noon
Extended hours until 3 pm available
2-day & 4-day programs 
lunch bunch optional

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645 Locust Street, Raynham, MA


Bringing an Awareness to the Opioid Crisis and Addiction

March 7, 2016
The Opioid Crisis Part I
District Attorney Tim Cruz
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School Auditorium
7-8 p.m.
Please come as we raise awareness of this important problem. 
Thank you to the University Community Initiatives,
Partnership Grant at Bridgewater State University, and Committee Members for supporting this important project.

           CERT  (Community Emergency Response Team)
OPEN HOUSE
March 7th, 7-9 pm
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School 

Everyone is welcome to our open house on March 7 to learn about the upcoming new 10-week training.

Learn about CERT:  a FEMA initiative that educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills.

Come and meet some current team members, ask questions, and learn how you can benefit from the basic training course that begins on Monday, March 28, 2016.  The basic training course will meet Monday evenings from 
6:30-9 pm for 10 weeks (skipping two Monday holidays).  The regional consolidated basic training encompasses seven communities (Raynham, Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Whitman, Hanson, and
Halifax).  This course will be held at Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School.  

For more information and to register for the training, please contact Raynham Emergency Management or Raynham CERT Program Coordinator, Kevin Moreira @ 508-889-3697 or email at raynhamcert@gmail.com.
 
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Stop in between now and March 19  and enter a free drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurants. 
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 (Rt 104) Bridgewater, MA  
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Ecumenical Lenten Services 2016

The Greater Taunton Clergy Association follows a long tradition with Ecumenical services on Thursday evenings during the season of Lent. The services are held in a different church each week, with the preacher coming from another area church.  The public is cordially invited to attend these services as make our spiritual journey through the season of Lent.

The evening begins with light refreshments at 6:30 PM, provided by the host church.  (We will not be holding pot luck dinners this year.)
The service is held at 7:00 PM.  An offering will be received at each service to benefit the work of Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen and the St. Francis Samaritan House Shelter.

March 10 - Antioch Church, Rev. Ami Dion
at Liberty Christian Center, 159 Winthrop St., Taunton

March 17 - Pilgrim Congregational Church, Rev. Dr. Richard Bardusch
45 Broadway, Taunton

March 24 - St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Noon - 1:00 PM followed by light lunch of clam chowder and hot cross buns.  The preacher will be Rev. James Tilbe.

GFWC Taunton Junior Woman's Club

Saturday, March 12, 12-2 pm
VFW Post 611
82 Ingell Street, Taunton

GFWC is sponsoring a SOUP SAMPLER & MORE, all you can eat fundraiser.  Tickets are $10.00, children under 12, $5.00.  They will also be offering their popular basket raffle with all proceeds to benefit local scholarships and charities.  Call Denise (508-823-6004) for tickets.  For more info, go to www.gfwctauntonraynhamjuniors.org

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Irish Republicanism 
760 South Main Street - Raynham, MA 
 Wednesday, March 16 - 6:30 PM

This year is the 100th anniversary of the Irish uprising known as the Easter Rising , when a handful of Irish patriots tried to wrest control of Ireland from Great Britain and set up a Republic.  Irish Republicanism has impacted culture, politics, and economics of Ireland throughout history.  By examining the lives of Wolfe Tone, Michael Collins, James Connolly, Bobby Sands, and Gerry Adams, we can see how the meaning of "Irish Republicanism" has evolved and what this means for the Irish peace process today.  Lisa Fields joins us to discuss "The Meaning of Irish Republicanism."  Please register.

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Congratulations and Good Luck to our Bridgewater/ Raynham / WB Gymnastics Team!  They placed fourth in the MIAA Girls South Gymnastics Meet last weekend. 

Our team will advance to MIAA Girls Gymnastics State Championship at Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, and a top-three finish among those eight competing teams will earn a spot at the 22nd annual New England Interscholastic Girls Gymnastics Championship on March 12th. 
You go, girls!!!
The BRRHS Gymnastics Team season record was 8 wins and 1 loss.  Their Coach, Stephen Cudworth, was recently named the Massachusetts High School Gymnastics Coach of the Year!  Congratulations to all of the members of the BRRHS Gymnastics Team and to Coach Cudworth for his tremendous honor.  Great Job!































AARP Tax Service
Raynham Senior Center

The AARP Foundation free tax assistance and preparation is for taxpayers with low to moderate incomes.  You must call 508-824-2740 for an appointment.  Taxes are done on Thursdays only by appointment. 
If a taxpayer or a dependent is enrolled in Medicare or Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Tri-Care, a Veterans' Affairs issued policy, CHIP, an employer-sponsored plan for the full year, all MEC requirements have been met and no further information is required.  Otherwise, taxpayers are encouraged to have the following documents when they arrive at their appointment:
1.  Health insurance coverage information for a taxpayer, spouse and all dependents.
2.  Information showing what months they didn't have health insurance coverage if they didn't have it for a full year.
3.  If health insurance was purchased through the Marketplace/Exchange, then they should bring Form 1095-A which should be received by January 31.
4.  Documentation, if any, of a Health Care Exemption received from the IRS or the Marketplace/Exchange.
5.  All information needed to complete the returns for the taxpayer/spouse and for each dependent that has a filing requirement.
"All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king." ~ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

 
Loving your inner strength! ~ 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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by Julie Gerstel
Happiness is a choice.  It is a choice we make from moment- to-moment and day-to-day.


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118 North Bedford Street, Rte. 18
East Bridgewater, MA 
508-378-3181

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Jeanne A. Smith
508-208-0596

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508-245-1872


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Tri-County Talkers Toastmasters 
Open House

A club for public speaking invites you to join us for an open house membership drive for the Bristol County area.The purpose of this membership drive is to gain new members in the Taunton/Raynham, MA area to form a future Toastmasters club.Club Mission:  We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

March 15th, 2016, 7:00 PM 

A demo of club meetings will be presented; refreshments served. Free parking in back of buildings.
Studio 27 aka (Johnny Mac's Sweet spot) -
 3 Trescott Street, Taunton
Line Dancing at the Raynham Senior Center
Beginner Line Dancing with Lestyn Gilmore every Monday at 1 p.m.  Cost is $2 for Raynham residents, $3 for all others.
Intermediate Line Dancing with Lestyn Gilmore every Tuesday at 1 p.m.  Cost is $2 for Raynham residents, $3 for all others.
Raynham Reads Begins
March 1st!

Stop by the library and
pick up a copy of "Profiles in Courage" by John F. Kennedy.  Check out the schedule and join the discussion for the Raynham Reads' 2016 events & activities.
2016 
Southeastern Mineral Club AUCTION  
 March 19, 2016

MARK YOUR CALENDAR.
Mitchell Memorial Club, 
29 Elm Street, Middleboro, MA 
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

There will be a 50/50 raffle, free food and drink. Plenty of free parking. 
*new for this year * free gift bags for kids twelve and under and a Silent Auction table for kids!

A great place to check out all kinds of cool minerals!
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Taste of Metro South
March 23, 5:30 - 8 pm
The Shaws Center, Brockton
50+ participating restaurants. Live Music and entertainment. 
Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance.
Tickets include an all-you-can- eat sampling of restaurants, 
all entertainment, 
and an opportunity to win exciting prizes.
For more information, call 
508-586-0500 x 231.
metrosouthchamber.com
prize box  
WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME

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and beeee entered to win entrance for up to 4 kids at Stardust Gym's Open Gym
Rt 106, EB

 Historical Tidbit Question:
Who was the pastor in the new church? 

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Buzz Around Raynham.
  
On March 9, 2016, 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,  Jill Silvia,  & Betty Stirling.. 

  

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