September 1, 2024



~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.

Celebrating National Senior Center Month in Bridgewater

National Senior Center Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the valuable services and programs senior centers provide to older adults across the country. It highlights the essential role these centers play in promoting health, wellness, and community engagement for seniors. Here in Bridgewater, the Bridgewater Senior Center is a cornerstone of support, offering a wide variety of activities, health services, and social opportunities that enhance the quality of life for its senior residents.

Throughout September, the Bridgewater Senior Center, located on Wally Krueger Way, will be marking National Senior Center Month with special events and activities. These include the TRIAD Senior Safety Expo on September 15, a flu clinic on September 20, and several social programs like fitness classes and educational workshops. The Senior Center staff, along with local volunteers, ensure that older adults in the area have access to the physical, emotional, and social support they need. Whether you are new to the center or a long-time participant, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

The center is committed to fostering a strong sense of community while also addressing the health and wellness needs of older adults. From daily exercise and educational programs to special social gatherings, the Senior Center is a place where seniors can stay active, engaged, and connected. Their ongoing services, such as COA Van Rides, meal programs, and recreational activities, help ensure that seniors remain connected to their community. Additionally, the ActiveAging program promotes both physical fitness and social interaction, emphasizing the importance of an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

To get involved or learn more about the Bridgewater Senior Center, visit their website at bridgewaterma.org or stop by in person. Whether you’re looking to participate in an event, volunteer, or simply explore the range of services available, the Bridgewater Senior Center is here to support and enrich the lives of older adults in the community.

Let’s take this month to honor the incredible work being done at the Bridgewater Senior Center and celebrate the positive impact it has on the lives of our senior citizens!

Written by Megan Martin, BuzzAround Intern, SNHU

TRWA Tide Calendar Photo Contest

Deadline: Tue, Sep 3

Taunton River Watershed Alliance

The Taunton River Watershed Alliance (TRWA) is hosting its annual Tide Calendar Photo Contest, offering a unique opportunity for local photographers to have their work featured in the 2025 TRWA Tide Calendar. This calendar showcases the beauty of the wildlife and scenery within the Taunton River Watershed.

The contest is open now, and participants can submit up to five photos through an easy online process. All photos must be taken within the watershed and can feature themes such as agriculture, wildlife, landscape, scenery, history, or recreational activities. The contest is open to submissions from all seasons.

The deadline for submissions is September 3rd, and the entries will be judged by the TRWA Board of Directors.

For more info: TRWA Web Page.

Labor Day BBQ

Wed, Sep. 4

12:00p

Bridgewater Senior Center

Join us at the Bridgewater Senior Center for our Labor Day BBQ and Entertainment Under the Tent! Enjoy our final BBQ of the year with a delicious lunch, dessert, and live music performed by accordionist and vocalist Ray Cavicchio. This event is only $5 per person, and it’s a great way to come together and celebrate with the community.

RSVP is required, so make sure to reserve your spot for this fun and festive event!

Resource: bridgewaterma.org

Pathways to Progress

Wed, Sep 4

6:30-8p

100 Burrill Ave

Bridgewater, MA's Vision to Reality is focused on the implementation policies contained in Bridgewater’s Comprehensive Master Plan adopted in May 2022.

We hope you will join us at the Moakley Center at Bridgewater State University for a public workshop & lecture. The workshop led by Nitsch Engineering and Utile will be an opportunity to discuss conceptual design considerations, followed by a lecture from internationally recognized city planner, urbanist and author Jeff Speck.

RSVP Here: Pathways To Progress

BRIDGEWATER COMMUNITY DANCE

FALL, 2024

Fourteenth Season

Join us for mixers, international folk dance, squares, and contra. Most of all, come for the community, the fun, the smiles! Help keep traditional dance alive! No prior experience or partner needed.

The fall series begins on Friday, September 6th, 7:00—9:00 p.m., at the Bridgewater Senior Center, 10 Wally Krueger Way. Dances are on the first and third Fridays of the month through December.

The dances are appropriate for ages 10 and up.

$8 fee, ($5 for youth). If you sign up for the entire eight dance series ($48), you save $16!

Bring a water bottle.

Contact Sam at 774-208-2933 for more info.

BW Community Dance Event

Bridgewater State University Senior College: Lifelong Learning for Mature Adults

Welcome, Bridgewater residents! The Bridgewater State University Senior College is now accepting enrollments for a variety of engaging six-week courses, both virtual and in-person, beginning in September, October, and November. For just $95, you can choose unlimited courses in subjects ranging from history to language and personal growth.

In-person courses will be offered at both the Bridgewater Public Library and the Bridgewater Senior Center. Topics include "The Legacy of Greece," "Campaign 2024," "Spanish 1," and many more.

Registration is now open! Courses start on a rolling basis throughout the semester. The first courses begin on Monday, Sep. 5, and new courses will commence each month until November 2024.

For more details, visit bridgew.edu/seniorcollege or call 508-531-1052.

Don't miss this opportunity to keep learning and connecting with your community!

Youth Basketball Tryouts

Registration for tryouts for the 2024-25 Travel Season for grades 3-8 is now open! Tryouts are anticipated to be on weeknights in mid to late September, with two nights designated for each grade: Boys on Monday/Wednesday and Girls on Tuesday/Thursday.

Register Here: Bridgewater Youth Basketball

Thrive Music Festival

Sept 20 & 21, 2024 @ The Landing

Join the Thrive Music Festival, a two-day, not-for-profit event featuring incredible live music, local brews, food trucks, and much more, all in support of Veterans and First Responders! Organized by the Fire For Effect Foundation Inc., this festival brings together fantastic musicians across two stages, thanks to collaborations with Black Hat Brew Works and Root New England.

This event is not just a festival—it's a community effort to celebrate and support those who serve. We need your help to make this dream a reality!

How You Can Help:

1. Purchase Tickets: Enjoy one or both days of amazing music and festivities. Get your tickets on Humanitix here.
2. Spread the Word: Follow, like, and share the Thrive Music Festival on social media.
3. Share Marketing Materials: Help us reach more people by sharing and tagging our promotional materials.
4. Sponsorship: We are still seeking sponsors! If you or someone you know might be interested in supporting the festival, please reach out.

Let’s come together to make the Thrive Music Festival an unforgettable event. Your support in any way, big or small, will help us bring this vision to life. Thank you!

Written by Wenhan Liu, Boston University BuzzAround Intern

Story & Image Source: Fire For Effect Foundation Inc. FB Post

Bridgewater Raynham School Committee

August 21, 2024

Courtesy of The Town of Bridgewater

Youtube Channel

Climate Can Do:  Overconsumption and Sustainable Practices 

What Is Overconsumption? 

Overconsumption is the excessive consumption or use of something. Without change we could eventually run out, or create more than we can dispose of. 

How Can We Help? 

Live sustainably, make lifestyle choices that help you and the planet. Small changes make a big impact:

*Walk, bike or take public transportation whenever possible!

*Consider alternatives to single use items: 

•  A reusable shopping bag.
• Skip the plastic bottles; all sorts of reusable bottles can be found in metal, glass and recycled plastic
• Replace Saran Wrap with wraps made from beeswax, cotton, and tree oil that keep food fresher and can be reused repeatedly.
• Use reusable towels instead of paper towels.

*Consider eating 2 or 3 meatless dinners / week:

• Meat and dairy production account for nearly 14.5% of all global greenhouse gas emissions and meatless diets save people an average of $23 per week on food. 
•  Also, consider choosing grass-fed beef and / or local meats.   

Don’t throw away leftovers; eating leftovers will help you avoid food waste and save you money. Freeze pre-made meals for handy eating later.

*Rather than replacing, repair.

Do not automatically discard broken items when they break. Instead, try repairing it. Using this method can save you money and reduce landfill waste. Repair shops and Youtube Videos are readily available to help you fix things.

*Join Buy Nothing.

With Buy Nothing, you can get rid of unwanted things around your house and get things you need for free. As their motto states “Buy Nothing. Share Everything,” a sustainable living app aimed at the community.

*Shop local.

By shopping locally, you reduce the impact of transportation on the environment and support your local economy.

This article was written by Tiana Frias, Stonehill College BuzzAround Intern on overconsumption and ways to limit our resource usage. We’ve got this! 

Source: sentientmedia.org/overconsumption/

greenliving.na.panasonic.com/articles/20-frugal-habits-for-an-eco-friendly-lifestyle

Bridgewater Little League is Proud to Present Our 2024 Golf Tournament 

We are pleased to invite you to play a round in support of Bridgewater Little League. This fun event is set for Monday, October 21st, 2024 at Lebaron Hills Country Club in Lakeville, Massachusetts. Guests will be treated to an outstanding round of golf on a stunning New England course, win great raffle prizes, take a swing at hole in one contests and step up to win the putting challenge! 

In addition to the round of golf the event will include continental breakfast and will conclude with a buffet lunch — all while helping support Bridgewater Little League. 

For more information contact Pat Murphy 

Phone: 508.468.0895

E-mail: p4murph@gmail.com 

DID YOU KNOW... 

• Your participation in our BLL Golf Tournament will provide direct support to field improvements, player scholarships and offsetting summer baseball costs. 

• Fundraisers, like these, are so important to BLL, as we are responsible for raising funds to continue and expand field improvements across the complex. We strive to provide the best fields and complex possible to learn and play the game on. 

Contact Bridgewater Little League for Sponsorship Opportunities.

Bridgewater Town Council

August 27, 2024

Video Courtesy of BTV

2024 AutumnFest

Sat, Sep 28

10am - 4p

Bridgewater State University

Boyden Hall

Enjoy a vendor fair, food trucks, petting zoo, train rides, kids' activities, live music, and much more! Don’t miss the Bridgewater Fire Department display, Bridgewater Police K-9 demo, and the Black Hat Brew Works beer garden!

Sponsored by local businesses, this event promises a day full of fun for the whole family!

Resource: BBA Facebook Page

For vendor information go here.

Essay Contest

Deadline: October 31st

We are pleased to announce two outstanding youth essay competitions with awards available at Post, District, State, and National levels. Please scan the QR Codes for entry forms and details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. The submission deadline is October 31, 2024, by which entries must be received by VFW Post.

Source: VFW Post FB

Robert L. Smith Jr. Scholarship Fund Raffle

"I am doing an ongoing raffle for Providence Bruins Tickets and a handmade quilt to benefit the Robert L. Smith Jr. Scholarship fund. The quilt was made by my cousin, Cindy Miga of Cranston RI and the Providence Bruins tickets were generously donated by them. We are a 501(c)3 and we award money annually to Bridgewater graduates from Bristol Plymouth for students furthering their career in a trade (HVAC, Plumbing, electrical engineering, or welding). "Bob", HVAC by trade and a welder in the Navy (WWII and Korea) was a great believer in learning as many trades as you can. In 2024 we were able to award $1500.. The drawing will be on September 28. Interested parties can Venmo me or contact me and buy in person.

Tickets are $5.oo each and will also be available in Music Alley before the History Mystery Tours on September 7, 14, and 21 from 530-6:00. pictures attached. home phone is 508-697-2960, email: LHartrey@gmail.com, Venmo: @Laurel-Hartrey"

WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME





Have fun with us and bee entered to win:

an exceptional Jersey T-shirt from Unique Strides Tutoring

Historical Tidbit Question

What was the original purpose of the fire tower built around 1900, and what other significant use did it serve during World War II?

Email us your answer at: Prizes@buzzaround.info

Please include your name and phone number.





Prize Box Rules

By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.

On September 4, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.

The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Naziya Khalifa, Megan Martin, Alexa Pennington, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia

Sisterhood

“Once upon a time there were two sisters. One of them was really, really strong, and one of them wasn't.' You looked at me. 'Your turn.'

I rolled my eyes. 'The strong sister went outside into the rain and realized the reason she was strong was because she was made out of iron, but it was raining and she rusted. The end.'

No, because the sister who wasn't strong went outside into the rain when it was raining, and hugged her really tight until the sun came out again.”

~ Jodi Picoult, Handle with Care

"Women who understand how powerful they are do not give into envy over meaningless things, instead they fight to maintain the beautiful bond of the sisterhood. These are the real women who know that we need each other's love & support to survive in this world. Love is the essence of being a woman. We must be that light of love that seals the bond & unique beauty of our sisterhood." ~ Bindu

Sisters, we must listen to each other, love one another and stand up for each other... if not us, then who? 

~ Jacquie

Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies. 

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