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January 1, 2023 ~ Building
Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Martin Richard Institute Open House for Social Justice
The Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice held an Open House at Bridgewater State University. The MRISC was established in 2011 and renamed in honor of Martin Richard in 2015. The renovated space helps further their mission to help advance social justice. The opening was a success, and Senator Brady, Bridgewater Town Manager Mike Dutton, BSU Chief Development Officer Ellen Cuttle Oliver, and Executive Director of the MRISJ Jill Beckwith made an appearance. Thank you for sharing.
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MLK Virtual Story Time: It Starts with Me!
Monday, January 16
6:45 - 7:30p
Virtual via Zoom
The Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice and Raising Multicultural Kids invites you to virtual story time to honor Martin Luther King. This event will feature a live reading and discussion of the children’s book; It Starts with Me. A story that introduces youth to the concept of MLK's Beloved Community. This book was written by Dr. Bernice A. King and Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson and illustrated by Zoe Ranucci. This story session will be for school-aged children. You can register here MLK Virtual Story Time: It Starts with Me. |
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Historical Tidbit:
Ousamequin Club
A movement for a women's club began in Bridgewater on April 4th, 1898, with the joining of town ladies and school teachers. This club would be called Ousamequin, with 91 charter members. The club's namesake came from Massasoit, who took the name after becoming the Chieftain of the Wampanoag Indians. He negotiated with the Pilgrims to purchase land that would later be known as Bridgewater. The Ousamequin Club would become a leading force in the community just like Ousamequin was a leader of his tribe.
The club's mission is to broaden and strengthen the moral, social and cultural life of its members and awaken in club women the realization of responsibility and opportunity in the field of education, legislation, and volunteer service and to develop an awareness of heritage and responsibility as American citizens.
The Ousamequin Club has supported and continues to support the following charities: Bridgewater 4th of July Committee, the American Heart Association, the Bridgewater Senior Center, the Veterans' Hospital, the Bridgewater Food Bank, Bridgewater's Literacy Program, the Sober Houses, Operation Santa, Hagashi School in Randolph, Heifer International Project, UNICEF, More Than Words, DECA, Music and Art Scholarships, Music Alley, Sunshine Farm Sanctuary, Project PACK, and other programs for women of sexual and domestic abuse, and three scholarships annually for graduating students who live in the Bridgewaters.
The club helped fund the beginnings of the Bridgewater VNA, creating a canteen from a donated building placed on the common from which sandwiches and pies were served to servicemen from all 48 states passing through town during WWII. Ousamequin Club was instrumental in establishing the Bridgewater Improvement Association.
The Ousamequin Club currently has meetings from October to May on the first Monday of the month at 1p at the Bridgewater Senior Center on Wally Krueger Way for a light lunch and program.
Information from the Ousamequin Club
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Academy Building Municipal Offices
66 Central Square
508-697-0921
Services available through phone, email & website only
Bridgewater Public Library
15 South Street
508-697-3331
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
508-697-0929
Food Pantry
Central Square Congregational Church
71 Central Square
508-697-6016
Thursdays - 10a - 1p
1st Monday of each month from 6 - 7:30p
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Congratulations!
James Hill
You won a $25 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's Restaurant, East Bridgewater & Halifax
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose
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Town Election January 7
On January 7, 2023, Bridgewater will vote to elect 8 of its 9 Town Council Seats & vote on an amendment to Town Ordinances adding to Chapter 160
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Intergenerational Community Dance
Friday, January 6th
7 - 9p $8 per adult
10 Wally Krueger Way
Want a fun family night out? All ages enjoy an evening of international folk dance, New England squares and contras, mixers, and line dances. All dances are taught by BSU Retired Physical Education Professor Sam Baumgarten and then accomplished together as a group.
Note: masks are worn due to the close contact. This video was taken pre-Covid
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Central Closet Thrift Shop
71 Central Square, Bridgewater
Grand Opening January 11
Central Square Congregational Church, UCC in Bridgewater is opening a thrift store. It will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10a - 1p. Call 508-697-6016 or visit www.csccucc.org/thrift-shop
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Open Gym Youth Group Night
St Thomas Parish Center
January 6 @ 7 - 9p
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish invites you to join their Open Gym Night open to grades 6-8. The donation is $5 and funds will help supply new items in our youth room! Please consider bringing a snack to share. If you have not completed a photo release waiver at the last open gym please print a copy and bring it with you. High school volunteers, please bring your forms for service hour sign-off. Please take a look at the available slots on their website and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
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Hingham vs Bridgewater-Raynham
Boys Hockey Dec 14, 2022
Video courtesy of FourDeepSportsTalk
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Bridgewater Public Library
Children's Programs
As the new year begins, the Bridgewater Public Library introduces an array of children's programs to keep your little ones intrigued and engaged. To see a list of these events and to register, visit the Bridgewater Public Library event page
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Wishing you and yours a Happy and Healthy New Year from all your friends at Bridgewater Farm Supply!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) • Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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Climate Can-Do:
Help save the Earth and your wallet!
In Massachusetts, we have access to free energy services that help save money. With the winter weather getting fiercer each day, we’ve been turning on the heat.
“How can I save money managing my heating and cooling?” You might ask.
MassSave provides an assessment the of your house-hold or business energy use. In Massachusetts - we’ve already pre-paid for it through a surcharge on our electric bill.
Check out the MassSave website, to schedule a no cost virtual or in-person home energy assessment and an Energy Specialist will assess the status of your energy use. They will also provide solutions to lead a more energy efficient household. MassSave collaborates with NGRID, Berkshire Gas, Eversource, and Cape Light Compact. MassSave provides these services and energy assessments for any category of property here in Massachusetts, whether that be residential, multi-family, or business oriented. Check it out!
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by intern Sean Fitzgerald from Lasell University. We focus on actions which will help mitigate the environmental changes of our climate emergency. Our goal is to keep the Earth's temperature from rising 1.5˚ C to lessen the impact. We can do.
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United Way Funding Informational Session
January 12, 9 - 10:30a
Zoom
United Way of Greater Plymouth County will host an informational workshop for any nonprofit organization interested in applying for United Way funding for FY 2024 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024). The workshop will take place on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 9 - 10:30a on Zoom.
All interested agencies, including first time applicants, are required to attend the workshop to be eligible for funding consideration.
With a mission to “unite people, ideas and resources to improve lives and to build a stronger community”, United Way of Greater Plymouth County aims to direct resources to the most vulnerable, lowest income population in our community. Therefore, we support programs that promote the education of our youth, the physical health and healthy lifestyles of our most vulnerable neighbors, and the financial stability of our families under the broad and interrelated pillars of Health, Education, and Financial Stability.
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Town Council Meeting
12/20/2022
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Cultural Council Meeting
12/15/2022
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Don't let shorter and colder days get you down! Level up and get stronger this Winter at PTU!
In Massachusetts, you don't need to see your doc first, just give us a call!
Physical Therapy U
(508) 697-2000
75 Scotland Blvd, Unit A,
Bridgewater
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GBWOT Comedy Fundraiser
Friday, January 20th
Bridgewater Vets
85 Cottage Street
Want something to look forward to after the holidays? Get your tickets for the Comedy Night Fundraiser. Laugh the night away for just $25 per ticket! Proceeds help local families in need. There will be a cash bar. Doors will open at 6:30p, and the show starts at 7:30p. To reserve a table for 8-10 people, contact bernadette.reed@comcast.net.
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Genealogy Workshop with
Rev. Diane Badger
Saturday, January 14
162 Howard Street,
West Bridgewater
We will cover the basics; starting with what you know and moving you back into your past. What are the sources available online; what are the sources to explore that are not online? Most of the workshop will concentrate on New England research, other areas will be covered. Bring a notebook to take notes, and any information you might have and we will try pointing you in new directions for your research. The cost is only $5 and starts at 1p.
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BRRHS Students Donate Toys to Operation Santa
The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District's students in the Best Buddies club organized a Toy Drive. The donations from the Toy Drive went to Operation Santa. Operation Santa is a volunteer organization that spends the year collecting toy donations and delivering gifts to families in need for the Christmas season in Bridgewater. Operation Santa members are comprised of off-duty and retired Bridgewater firefighters. The Bridgewater community is thankful to these outstanding students for supporting this program and helping families enjoy the holidays.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered
to win:
45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose
Historical Tidbit Question:
Where did the Ousamequin Club get its name?
Email us your answer at:
Include your name, phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On January 4, 2023, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, Maeve Stowe & Greg Venezia. |
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Starting Anew.
“Instead of saying, "I'm damaged, I'm broken, I have trust issues" say "I'm healing, I'm rediscovering myself, I'm starting over.”
~ Horacio Jones
“All great beginnings start in the dark, when the moon greets you to a new day...”
~ Shannon L. Alder
“So what do we do? Anything. Something. So long as we just don't sit there. If we screw it up, start over. Try something else. If we wait until we've satisfied all the uncertainties, it may be too late."
~ Lee Iacocca”
“The quiet regrowth of a forest,
fertilized only by its own burnt flesh,
is what I think of
when I think of survival.
When we are able to look death in the face
and prosper because of it, and not just despite it,
we prove that to live is to contradict.”
~ Belle Townsend
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A New Year, a new day, a new hour. This is the moment to decide to make it right, to start anew. Regenerate your self & your life. Make it work for you. You are the heroine of your own story, make it a happy New Year ~ Jacquie |
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Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies.
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