Issue 381 | May 2021
Your Monthly News & Updates
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Pools Opening!
Ready for a refreshing swim? Our heated outdoor pool and the indoor pool are opening May 7th!

Our pools are currently restricted to 50% occupancy so for your convenience, we have established an online reservations system. Visit our website to make a reservation up to 24 hours in advance.

In an effort to ensure the safety or our team and guests, we are still operating under Covid guidelines, which are frequently updated on our website.
Summer Activities
We are gearing up for the summer season and have lots of exciting activities planned including outdoor yoga, RC races, laser tag and axe throwing just to name a few.

Check out our website for a complete list of activities.
Express Check In!

For your convenience and to help reduce exposure with our team members during Covid, we ask that you pay your balance prior to arrival and you will receive your car pass via email. Simply print your car pass and scan upon arrival.

We typically have higher call volume on Fridays, so rather than wait on hold, you can simply pay online!

Meet Moose!
Moose is a very handsome 2‐3 year old Rottweiler who was left out in
freezing temperatures till his owner finally surrendered him. He is a typical
Rottweiler and will need an owner with experience, no exceptions. Moose
does like other dogs but does understand when another dog tells him they
don’t want to play. He is learning how to read other dogs signals. Moose
also is a little protective of his people and is working with trainers. He is a
very affectionate and loving boy who leaning what life off a chain is. Moose
is going to make a great companion with some love and training.

Things To Do In the Area!
Looking for a special treat for Mom – Mother’s Day is May 9th! Enjoy outdoor dining at Patriot Place, Bar Louie, CBS Sporting Club, Citizen Crust, Davio's, Red Robin, Saga Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, Scorpion Bar, Skipjacks and more. Feeling like heading in a different direction? Within just a few miles you might try Union Straw in Foxboro, Alice in the Village at Patriot Place for an elegant tea party, House of Fortune in Plainville for Chinese and Sushi and everyone’s favorite – Luciano’s in Wrentham, perfect for spoiling Mom! Don’t forget the flowers, have them delivered to Normandy Farms from Judy’s Village Flowers in Foxboro
 
5 Wits at Patriot Place - Throw away all comparisons – this isn’t an escape room, 3D movie, or museum. Unique even among 5 Wits venues, there is truly nothing else comparable to 5 Wits Patriot Place. Operating since 2010, our Foxboro, MA venue is a multimillion-dollar installation featuring two 60 minute, eight-room adventures: Espionage and 20,000 Leagues. Accompanied by a live performer who improvises with the group, each attraction features interactive puzzles, challenges, and special effects that react and adjust to the group’s presence, and your performance may impact the outcome of the experience.

The Nature Trail and Cranberry Bog at Patriot Place – open dawn to dusk, 7 days a week. The trail is home to the last remaining active cranberry bog in the town of Foxborough. Visitors will enjoy witnessing the Ocean Spray Bog as it comes to life. Visitors will learn about the life cycle of a cranberry and educational facts about the bog when they visit the 16-acre site. As you stroll along our half mile walk and enjoy scenery, be sure to read up on the history and eco system.

Winsmith Mill Market in Norwood – antique lover’s paradise features nine shops with over 200 vendors, everything from vintage, midcentury modern, shabby chic, fine art, clothing and accessories. Hours are every Fridays & Saturdays 10-5 and Sundays 12-5.

Briggs Nursery in North Attleboro, MA - Horticulture is a generations old tradition for the Briggs Family, starting with “Grandpa” Briggs who owned a nursery in Dighton, MA. during the 1930’s and 1940’s, serving customers in the Taunton area. In 1961, Briggs Nursery, Inc. of North Attleboro was started as a landscape design and build company by Paul and Barbara Briggs. The Briggs’ built a large and loyal following of local clients, building small- and large-scale landscaping projects including ball fields and parks. In 1962, the family purchased the current location (a former poultry farm) where they built a retail nursery, greenhouse and garden center. The business continued to thrive but experienced a devastating setback on a bitter December night in 1969 when a major fire destroyed the retail complex. Recovering quickly, the family persevered, rebuilding and improving the facility.

Lilac Sunday at The Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University. Enjoy the lilacs over four weeks of bloom (typically late April through mid-to-late May). We invite you to visit during these weeks of peak lilac bloom. With 408 lilac plants representing 179 taxa (kinds), the Arboretum holds one of the premier lilac collections in North America. Lilac Sunday has been celebrated at the Arnold Arboretum since 1908.

Brewster Gardens in Plymouth. Named for Pilgrim Elder William Brewster, begin at Jenney Pond (where there is free parking) and stroll along Town Brook, past the natural springs (one of the reasons Plymouth was chosen as the Pilgrims new home) through the newly-renovated grounds. At the base of the hill encounter Plymouth Bay where you'll see Plymouth Rock and Mayflower II just steps away from the grassy grounds on which to rest or picnic.

Bass Pro Shop at Patriot Place offers aquarium and fish feeding. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 pm, and Saturdays at 1:30pm for our live fish feedings and informational demonstrations at our 34,000-gallon, freshwater aquarium. Times subject to change. The aquarium is filled with over 400 native New England fish. Other water features include a 5,500-gallon turtle pond and a 3,800-gallon trout pool.

Garden in the Woods / New England Wild Flower Society. Discover the beauty and diversity of native plants in a renowned botanic garden just 21 miles west of Boston in Framingham. Garden in the Woods is New England Wild Flower Society's showcase for an unrivaled collection of both rare and common native plants, displayed in a dramatic woodland setting. Your journey through the heart of the 45-acre property takes you from glacier-made ridges into steep-sided valleys with a pond, bog, and a meandering stream--a stunning canvas for a series of gardens celebrating the color and texture of plants throughout the seasons.

New Bedford Whaling Museum – World’s Largest Whaling Museum. The New Bedford Whaling Museum is the world's most comprehensive museum devoted to the global story of whales and whaling. The Museum houses an extensive collection of art and artifacts relating to the whaling industry, including the world's largest ship model; and four species of complete whale skeletons; including a Blue whale, the world's largest mammal; plus, a mother and fetus of the highly endangered Northern Atlantic Right whale. The Museum is a compelling destination that inspires all visitors to reflect on the complex issues that shaped the past, remain critical today, and inform a sustainable future.
 
  • 5/1 – New England Revolution vs Atlanta United FC at Gillette Stadium
  • 5/2 – Splitsville | Howl at the Moon | Topgolf, reopening weekend!
  • 5/7-5/9 – Marlboro International Gem & Jewelry Show
  • 5/8 – Paul Nardizzi at the Comedy Scene at Patriot Place
  • 5/9 – Providence Harbor Tours. Treat Mom to a well-deserved outdoor adventure! This is the perfect Mother’s Day activity for all of our amazing Moms who do so much for us every day! Join us for an open-air, narrated daytime tour or evening cruise throughout the Providence River, Riverwalk, Waterplace Park and the Providence Harbor, and create family memories that will last a lifetime! Our 50-minute Mother’s Day Mimosa tours will run from 11am to 7pm, departing on the hour.
  • 5/13 – Floral Design Workshop at Only Prettier Design in Norfolk, MA. Join us for a fun and creative evening of all things floral! We’ll help you design a stunning centerpiece arrangement while sharing lots of tips and tricks along the way!
  • Bring your favorite drink and we provide the rest!
  • 5/14-5/16 – Home Show Foxboro | Empower Field at Patriot Place
  • 5/15 – Robbie Printz at the Comedy Scene at Patriot Place
  • 5/15 – Goat Yoga at Fairmount Fruit Farm in Franklin, ages 8+ and all abilities welcome. Our seasoned yoga instructor does great step by step yoga poses and the best part is that there are goats present! We encourage and welcome all selfies taken.
  • 5/16 – Cars, Coffee and Conversation at Boch Exotics! We welcome all enthusiasts, fans, and drivers to join us for an exciting morning filled with exotic cars, local coffee, and rich conversation.
  • Coffee and breakfast food trucks will be on site during the event. All spectators must also register by Friday, May 14 via Eventbrite to reserve their spot.
  • 5/16 – New England Revolution vs Columbus Crew at Gillette Stadium
  • 5/21 – Newport RI Oyster & Chowder Festival - Taste your way around the Ocean State! Sip champagne and enjoy oysters and chowder from local growers and vendors on the waterfront all weekend long. Did you know that RI is home to upwards of 45 oyster farms? The flavors are distinctive to each farm, so this is your chance to savor a sampling of them in one festive atmosphere! Growers will be shucking alongside a select group of local restaurants and live music under festival tents. Additional oysters, a full bar and other food provided by local restaurants will also be available on site for purchase. Please note that festival attendance will be controlled and limited in compliance with current public health restrictions. 
  • 5/22 - New England Revolution vs New York Red Bulls at Gillette Stadium
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