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Qusamequin Woman's Club



The Ousamequin Woman's Club of Greater Bridgewater inducted two new members at their March meeting.  Pictured are the new members:  Marilyn Fournier (Sponsor Virginia Deknis) and Carol Darcy (Sponsor Sandy Higgins); 
and Club President, Joyce Middleton.

Our Guest Speaker, Ms. Kathryn Lockhard, discussed genealogy with "Let's Dig Up
Some Roots!" (also pictured, behind the podium)

Our civic projects this month were:
1)  We raised funds for HEIFER FUND INTERNATIONAL
2)  We supported DYW (Distinguished Young Women) scholarship
program for area high school girls with a monetary donation

OUR MOTTO: GOOD DEEDS plus FUN!
  Adelene Ellenberg
adelene@comcast.net  

 
Health & Wellness Symposium Workshops
Sunday, April 3, 2016, Noon - 4 pm
Free
Featured Speakers: 
Mike & Arielle Ruggiero ~ Getting Started For a New You
Lisa Evans ~ Hypnotist
Noelle Armstrong ~ Holistic & Realistic
YMCA's Helen Byrne ~ Enhanced Fitness.
Author Julie Ann Gerstel ~ Living Happy
Rachelle Croteau ~ Reflexology For Everyone
Stephanie Woods ~ Singing Bowls of the Himalayas Meditation
Healing Hearts Holistically ~ New Research of Relationship of Stress & Cholesterol

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

You are going to LOVE this afternoon! 
March 20, 2016  

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Town Buildings

Town Hall

175 Central St

508-378-1601

Mon 8:30a-8p

Tues - Thurs 8:30a-4:30p

Fri 8:30a-noon

 

EB Public Library

32 Union St

508-378-1616

Mon & Tues 9-8
Wed, Thurs, Fri 9-5
Saturday 9-2 

 

Council on Aging 

355 Plymouth St

508-378-1610

Mon 8a-6p

Tues - Thurs 8a-4p

Fri 8a-noon 

 
 

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Chris won a 1-hr Reiki Session with Jacquelyn Rose.
 
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Churches of "Old" Bridgewater

"Old" Bridgewater, incorporated in 1656 was divided into four Parishes - East, West, North and South.  The first settlement of Bridgewater in 1651 was in what is now the town of West Bridgewater.  That same year, organized worship meetings were held in people's homes.  By 1661, a "log" meeting house was constructed and its first preacher was Benjamin Butler from Charlestown; the first settled pastor was Rev. James Keith in 1663 and he preached his first service standing upon Pulpit Rock. 
 
In 1716 the South Parish, now the town of Bridgewater, was incorporated as the second precinct.  In 1717, the 2nd Church of Bridgewater was formed.  The first minister was Rev. Benjamin Allen, ordained in 1718.  The current building, built in 1845, was designed in the Greek revival style.  The steeple housed a Paul Revere bell, but in 1954 Hurricane Carol toppled the steeple and the bell was sold to a museum. 
 
In 1720, the 3rd Church of "Old" Bridgewater was raised in the East Parish, now the town of East Bridgewater, and its first minister was Rev. John Angier.  In 1723, the East Parish was constituted as the 3rd precinct. 
 
In the North Parish, now the city of Brockton, a meeting house was erected in 1737, becoming the 4th Church of "Old" Bridgewater.  The North Parish was incorporated into a precinct in 1738.  Rev. John Porter was the first minister of the 4th Church of Bridgewater; ordained in 1740.  Over the years, the 4th Church on Pleasant Street has been known by various names including First Parish Congregational, South Congregational, Porter Congregational, Waldo Congregational. 
 
"Old" Bridgewater, as other Plymouth County communities, gathered at local meeting houses for worship, government business and the needs of their neighbors.  These early collective beginnings laid the foundation of spirit in New England.
 
Submitted by:  Robert Lundquist
Monday, March 21
Coffee Hour - 9a - Council on Aging (COA)
Rep Diehl - 9a - COA
Clinic - 9a - COA
Whist - 10a - COA
Senior Lunch - noon - COA
Hand & Foot Canasta - 1p - COA
Bereavement Group - 3p - COA
Senior Learning Network - FDR - 3p - COA
Food Pantry - 3p - St. John's
Board of Health - 6p - Town Hall
Selectmen - 6:30p - Town Hall
Bookmuncher's Club - 6:30p - Library
Planning Board - 7p - Town Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Tuesday, March 22
Tax Prep - 8:20a - COA
Errand Van - 9a - COA
Chair Yoga - 9a - COA
Clinic - 10a - COA
Back Alley Bridge - 10:30a - COA
Left, Right, Center - 10:30a - COA
Senior Lunch - noon - COA
Busy Hands - 1p - COA
Conservation Comm - 7p - Town Hall
Lions Club - 7p - Camerons
Adult Book Club  - 7:30p - Library
Alanon - 7:30p - Community Covenant Church
Wednesday, March 23

Rotary Meeting - 7:15a - Good Days, WB

Errand Van - 8:15 - COA

Color It - 9a - Library

Line Dancing - 10a - COA

Crocheting - 10a - COA

Computer Workshop - 10a - COA

Advanced Whist - 11a - COA                                

Mah Jongg - noon - COA

Digital Photo - 1p - COA

Zumba Gold - 1p - COA

Community Meal - 5:30p - United Methodist Church

Jr/Sr PTO - 6:30p - Middle School

Hockomock Photography - 7:30p - Library
Alcoholics Anon - 7:30p - Union Congregational Church
Thursday, March 24
Shoppers' Van - 8:15a - COA
Tax Prep - 8:20a - COA
Yoga - 10a - COA
Back Alley Bridge - noon - COA
Planning for Medicare - 2p - COA
Kiwanis - 6:30p - TJ Smith's
Narcotics Anonymous - 6:30p - United Methodist Church
St. John's Service - 7p
Union Congregational Service - 7p
United Methodist Service - 7p
Friday, March 25

Cribbage - 8:30a - COA

Bowling - 9a - Viking Rec

TOPS - 9:15a - Library

Crisfit - 10a - COA

Good Friday Service - 3p - St. John's

Good Friday Service - 7p - Community Covenant

Saturday, March 26
Food Pantry - 9:30a - Union Congregational Church
Cookbook Book Club - noon - Library
St. John's - Service - 4p 
Alcoholics Anonymous - 7p - Methodist Church
Sunday, March 27
Sunrise Service - 6:30a - Union Cemetery
Community Covenant Church -  Worship: 11:00am
Union Congregational Church - Service 10a
(Elmwood) New Jerusalem Church - 10a
Grace Bible Church - Worship 10:45a, 
St. John's Church - Mass - 8a, 10:30a
United Methodist Church - Service 10:45a
Alcoholics Anonymous - 6p - Union Congregational


 
 * Information compiled in this issue from Town web sites and "Our Town" calendar

EASTER EGG HUNT

Sunday, March 20, 11 am 

Central School

 

This annual event is now proudly sponsored by the Key Club.

Bring the family and join in the

fun!

 SENIOR LEARNING NETWORK COMES TO THE EAST BRIDGEWATER COUNCIL ON AGING!!
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presentation
Monday, March 21st, @ 3:00 pm 
Who says learning is just for kids?  The East Bridgewater Council on Aging is excited to join the Senior Learning Network and become the 2nd presentation center in the Northeast!  Senior Learning Network facilitates lifelong learning programs via interactive video conferencing.  Participants have the opportunity to "meet" with presenters from all over the country.  Interested in the Grand Ole Opry, the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, the Smithsonian or NASA?  These are just some of the more than 500 program offerings available.  
 
Our first presentation will be:  Franklin D. Roosevelt - America's 32nd President  This is an introduction to Franklin D. Roosevelt through the context of the challenges he faced and the contributions he made to the world in his time as well as our own.  The focus is on his sense of confidence, his commitment to public service, his battle to overcome the effects of polio, his creation of the New Deal, his leadership in World War II, and his role in creating the United Nations.  Presentation:  30-45 minutes.  
Presented by a representative live from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum in New York.  We are excited about the Senior Learning Network and hope that this will be the first of many live presentations from all over the world!  Please call the COA at 508-378-1610 to sign up!

Now Accepting Easter Reservations

Johnny Macaroni's

582 West St., EB 
(508) 378-9335
or

1300 Plymouth St., EB  (508) 456-4460

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               Planning for Medicare-Countdown to 65
                                Thursday, March 24th, 2:00 pm 
                                        EB Council on Aging  
  
Planning for Medicare-Countdown to 65 is a comprehensive seminar that helps people approaching Medicare eligibility to understand their health insurance options outside of employer-sponsored coverage, whether they are planning to retire or continuing to work.  Many employees need help understanding the coverage options available to them when they approach Medicare eligibility.  This is especially true for employees who plan to retire and are leaving employer-sponsored coverage.  For these employees, retirement may be the first time they do not have a Human Resources representative coordinating, explaining, and negotiating a rate for their health plan premium. 
The Planning for Medicare-Countdown to 65 seminar allows attendees to gain the confidence they need to make an informed decision about their individual health coverage options.  Planning for Medicare is a presentation and discussion led by a Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts representative. 
The topics will include:  An explanation of Medicare Parts A and B Medicare enrollment timeline, Medigap plans that help supplement Medicare coverage, Medicare Advantage plans, such as HMOs and PPOs, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, Plans and programs available to early retirees, such as COBRA. 
Please call the COA at 508-378-1610 to sign up for this presentation.
What is Maundy Thursday?
 
Last Supper - Leonardo daVinci
Maundy Thursday is observed during Holy Week on the Thursday before Easter. cAlso referred to as "Holy Thursday" or "Great Thursday."  Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper when Jesus shared the Passover meal with his disciples on the night before he was crucified. 

Come observe the Last Supper with us: 
7 pm, March 24 at either
Union Congregational Church, 105 Pleasant St. 
or
East Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 
54 N. Central St.

The Last Supper ca. 1520 by Giampietrino, after Leonardo da Vinci, oil on canvas currently in the collection of The Royal Academy of Arts, London.  An accurate full-scale copy.  It includes several lost details, such as Christ's feet and the salt cellar spilled by Judas. Giampietrino is thought to have worked closely with Leonardo when he was in Milan.

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Greater Bridgewater Women of Today
Annual Easter Egg Hunt 
 Friday, March 25th (Good Friday), from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM inside the Bridgewater Sports Complex (The Dome)

  Advanced registration is required due to limited space.  To register, please email GBWOT member, Danielle Bovill at daniellebovill@gmail.com 
The cost is $5 per child with a max of $10 per family, which includes: the Egg Hunt and 4 game tickets. Doors will open at 11:00 AM for games, photos with the Easter Bunny ($1) and Face Painting ($1). The Egg hunt begins at noon.   Please be sure to bring your own basket or bag.  There will be great raffles, including a ride to a Bridgewater School in a Police Car, tickets to a Maureen Hancock Show, and gift cards for Salon Fusion, Just Desserts and many more!

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GBWOT is a volunteer organization that performs community service, raises funds to support local charities and community members, and foster friendships. GBWOT has established a Family in Need Fund to assist local families experiencing hardships. To date, GBWOT has helped more than 50 families in various ways, including supplying gift cards to families with an immediate family member in the hospital, providing photography services to families with a terminally ill parent, providing meals and Christmas gifts to families with a recently deceased parent, donating gift cards to family who lost their home in a fire, and much more.
GBWOT meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month.  For meeting location in Bridgewater or membership information, visit the group's Facebook page and send them a private Facebook message.

                               Candidates' Night

                         Tuesday, March 29, at 7 pm

                                 EB Town Hall

 

Do you want to learn more about the candidates running for office in our community?  Do you have questions you would like to ask?

Come on down to the Town Hall on Tuesday night and meet the candidates for all elected offices in East Bridgewater, before our annual town elections on Saturday, April 9th.

All are welcome to attend.  There will be time for questions after all candidates have an opportunity to speak.

 

 

Are you or a loved one struggling with a tragedy, serious illness or temporary crisis?  If so, the East Bridgewater Neighbor Brigade is there for you.   We are a nonprofit organization in town dedicated to helping our neighbors who are struggling with a temporary crisis and need help.  We provide home delivered meals, transportation to medical appointments, house cleaning, and other errands.  These services are completely free of charge and available to any town resident in need.
If you or a loved one are in need, or are interesting in becoming a volunteer, please visit our website www.neighborbrigade.org.  You can also contact Susan Frazier or Tina Anthony at EastBridgewaterMA@neighborbrigade.com or call 508-690-6010.
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All your spring gardening needs, at one place!
Mulch * tools * planters * decorations
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Free Fly Casting Classes

At the Sachem Rock Senior Center, E. Bridgewater MA.  
Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7 - 9 pm,
April 6 - 27, 2016.
Contact Tom Magee:  SE Ma Chapter of Trout Unlimited
1 (781) 767-1543 
United Methodist Church


Community Meals will be held on April 6, 13, 20, 27, at 5:30 pm at the East Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 54 N. Central St., East Bridgewater, MA  02333.  Phone # is 508-378-2814.

The Thrift Shop, located in the basement, is open every Wed. from 3-5 pm and also on Saturdays between 10 and 12.

The 24th Cookie & Craft Fair will be held on April 2 at the E.B. United Methodist in the Richard's Room downstairs.  The hours this year are 
9:30 am - 2:00 pm.  We are featuring 14 tables with many different kinds of merchandise, including sewed and knitted items, quilts, jewelry, doggie biscuits, artwork, stained glass, candles, homemade soaps, floral arrangements, and many other unique crafts.  There is a luncheon being served from 11:30 am -1 pm.  Another great reason to attend:  our Thrift Shop will be open on that day the same hours as the fair!  We hope to see you there.  This fair is always a great event for our church.

The CIRCUS is Coming!!

Sunday, April 10, 1 & 4 pm

EB Jr/Sr High Gym

 

Yes folks, our 1st EB Indoor Circus at the Jr/Sr High School!!!  Sponsored by the Central School PTO.
There will be two shows:  Sunday, April 10, pick a time: 1 PM and 4 PM.
Receive TWO FREE child tickets with ONE adult ticket, cost of $14.75.
Look for tickets to be sold at Central School PT Conferences and Library and other spots around town when advertised.  Also click on this link in a few days to buy online: www.getcircustickets.com.

It's our pleasure to introduce you to a new EB Business!  
Tatami is an East Bridgewater Fab Find!
 
 
Nestled in a small plaza on route 18, just north of Forge Pond, Tatami is a cozy Japanese restaurant brimming with tempting aromas and tasty creations.  Recognizing a need for Japanese cuisine on the South Shore, Zhi and his wife Deng opened Tatami Restaurant and Sushi Bar in 2014.  Their creative dishes and consistent quality have gained them quite a following.

From sushi to tempura to chicken wings, Tatami has something for everyone.  They offer amazing lunch specials that include miso soup and salad.  The maki rolls are well-prepared and offer dozens of complex combinations in a variety of raw, cooked and vegetable choices.  They also have non-sushi classics like sesame chicken, fried rice, and crab rangoon. 
In fact, crab rangoon wasn't on the original menu, but customers requested them so often that Zhi contacted his uncle (owner of a Chinese food restaurant on the North Shore) for a recipe.  After some adjustments, crab rangoon was added to the menu and has become a customer favorite.
They have a welcoming staff, great food and owners that give their customers what they want.  Enjoy!

118 N. Bedford St
East Bridgewater
(508) 378-3181
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"I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity." 
~ Oprah Winfrey

"Good luck is the willing handmaid of an upright and energetic character and conscientious observance of duty." ~ James Russell Lowell

"The amount of good luck coming your way depends on your willingness to act." ~ Barbara Sher

"And a lucky  Irish Blessing: May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain,
tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near
you, and all 
your heart might desire."
Have a great week ~ Jacquie
Small businesses make our community strong.
Support them every day!

Grant's Rental
If you need it for your weekend warrior project, we've got it!

spring clean ups  * wood chippers *thatchers & aerators  *Slice seeders  * log splitters

10 Bedford Park
Bridgewater, MA
(508) 279-0950

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Living Happy
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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Viking Pizza

Buy 3 Pizzas, get 1 free
52 Bedford St.,
East Bridgewater, MA 

(508) 378-3354



 Support EB's Community Garden

The Working Group for the EB Community Gardens will be presenting the proposal for land use at the Sachem Center on Monday, March 21st, at 6:30 before the EB Board of Selectmen at the Town Hall.  Many months of meetings, work, and collaboration have gone into this proposal. 

 Please contact my co-chair, Dean Wile, or me if you have a question or suggestion prior to that meeting 
dean.wile@terracura.org. 

  We welcome community support for this proposal to the BOS on Monday evening. 

The Working Group for the Community Gardens will also meet on Tuesday, March 22, at 6:30 at the Old Colony YMCA.  All interested in knowing more or in helping out with the Community Gardens project are welcome to attend.

It's a great project.  Join us -
Nessralla Farm Store

Opens for the season 
March 21
8a - 5p Everyday

Easter Flowers
Honey
Early Spring flowers
cold weather crops 
firewood

Order your CSA share for the season!
318 Plymouth St.
Halifax, MA  02338

 Duval's Pharmacy

Your neighborhood pharmacy, giving personalized attention. 
Stop in today for your vaccination:
* Flu
* Hepatitis A & B
* Pneumonia
* Tdap
* Zostavax

 
571 Washington Street 
Whitman, MA
 
Open:  Mon-Fri: 8 am - 8 pm
Sat:  9 am - 5 pm
Sun:  9 am - 1 pm
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Please remember to
mention you read about them in the Buzz Around!!!

Adult Book Club!!
Tuesday, March 22, at 7:30 pm
East Bridgewater Public Library
The book club will start 
at 7:30 pm. 
This month the book for discussion will be
 The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult. 
If you don't have a copy, there will be copies at the circulation desk.. 
All are welcome to join us!
For more information, visit
 East Bridgewater Public Library


Free Senior Community Breakfast

Weds., March 23, 

8:30 - 10am

Sachem Center for Health & Rehabilitation

66 Central St.

 

Sachem welcomes the community to come in for a delicious hearty breakfast.  We will have a presenter give an educational talk while you enjoy your meal.  Free food, free raffles, free learning!  This senior breakfast will be held the 4th Wednesday of every month.

Please call Alicia Facada to RSVP at 774-297-9189.

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.
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Ecumenical
 Holy Week Services


March 27 - Friday at 3:00 pm - Good Friday Ecumenical service at St. John's Church on Central St.
Friday at 7:00 pm - Good Friday Ecumenical service at Community Covenant Church on Pleasant St.




Ecumenical  Sunrise Service
Sunday, March 27, 6:30 am  
Union Cemetery behind Union Congregational Church 
105 Pleasant St., EB

Garden Club
Monday, April 4, at noon
EB Public Library
 

The next meeting of the East Bridgewater Garden Club will be at noon on April 4 at downstairs in the Community Room.
 
The speaker will be Elaine Philbrick and the title of her talk is "Goatscapers."
 
Please pot up plants for our annual plant sale to be held on Saturday, June 4.
Flower Show:  Watering-can arrangement with bulb flowers and shrub branches

For more information, visit the 
EB Library website at:
 EB Library
EB HOPE 

Drop-In Abuse 
Outreach & Intervention
5 pm
Community Covenant Church
400 Pleasant St., East Bridgewater (508) 583-3360

1st & 3rd Thursday each month

This program provides 4 hours of community based meetings for persons with SUD and/or family members of people struggling with SUDs.  All can get information.  Health professionals are on hand to assist with in- or out-patient care, recovery services, resources for families, mental health professionals, onsite training for Naloxone, information & veterans' services.  Please stop by if you or someone you know needs help with substance abuse.  We are here to help.


Movie Day at the COA

Monday, March 28, 

at 3 pm

EB Council on Aging

 

Join us for a showing of

Black Mass.

This is the story of FBI agent John Connolly & James Whitey Bulger.  Please call the COA 

at 508-378-1610 to sign up.

The 13th Annual Viking Sports Parents Road Race
Saturday, April 2
Rain or Shine at EBJSHS
 
Registration starts at 7:30 AM. Youth Races (Pre-K - 6th Grade) start at 8:30 AM.  3.5-mile walk/run starts at 9:30 AM. Registration link at ebps.net and facebook/ebvikingsportsparents.  
Free t-shirts to participants registered by March 19th. 

Contact Jenn Pol with any questions.

 pohlbridge@gmail.com 
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Historical Tidbit Question: 
Where were organized worship meetings held?


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