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2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, October 1, 2010 TRIPS OFFERED Send your club’s information to the Spencer New Leader, TRIPS OFFERED, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550, or e-mail ddore@stonebridgepress.com. The Trips Offered section will run as space permits. Beverly & Friends Beverly & Friends present a 16-day trip to Daytona Beach, Fla., from Feb. 19 to March 6, 2011. It’s Showtime at Daytona Beach once again. This winter will be the 28th annual bash. Enjoy five continental breakfasts (one on Air Tour), a Welcome Dinner on arrival in Daytona, two dinner shows, a dinner with live entertainment and dancing, social night with entertainment, dancing and refreshments, daily transportation to local shopping and golf courses, the Daytona Flea Market, the Daytona Dog Track, an exclusive evening dine-around program, nightly bingo and many daily activities, full fitness center and full concierge services. For more information, call Beverly Valinki at (508) 885-5149. Joan Bedard’s Trips EAST BROOKFIELD — Joan Bedard, the Lashaway Travelers and the Lashaway Senior Citizens are sponsoring the following trips in 2010: • Nov. 14: Foxwoods and Cornerstone Theater. Buffet at the casino with $15 Keno. “Cratchits Christmas” at Mystic Village with the Cornerstone Players. Cost is $56 per person. • Dec. 2: Boston Symphony Rehearsal. Enjoy an inside glimpse of the BSO at work in the final rehearsal before the Christmas season performance. It embraces a wealth of beloved masterworks, performed by worldfamous musicians and vocalists. Rehearsal includes an informative, pre-rehearsal talk and notes on the program. Lunch is included at Venezia’s Waterfront Restaurant. Then an afternoon visit to Prudential Center to enjoy shopping and the glitzy décor of the season. Reserve now for this very special opportunity. Cost is $83 per person. Deadline to sign up is Oct. 10. Bedard is also taking reservations for an eight-day trip May 28 to June 4 to the Northern National Parks (cost is $1,999 per person) or a 12-day trip with more parks and a faster pace (cost is $3,399). Please make checks payable to Joan Bedard and mail to Joan Bedard, 156 North Brookfield Road, East Brookfield, MA 01515. For more information, call Joan at (508) 867-2821. Joan Sagendorph’s Trips EAST BROOKFIELD — Joan Sagendorph, the Lashaway Travelers and the Lashaway Senior Citizens are sponsoring a trip Oct. 5-8, Sights and Sounds of Pennsylvania Amishlands. The trip includes three breakfasts, three dinners (including the Dutch Apple Buffet dinner show) and three nights’ lodging. It also includes shopping and sightseeing. The highlight is the presentation of “Joseph” at the spectacular Millennium Theatre. Reservations will be accepted until the end of August. Cost is $449 per person, a special anniversary rate. Please make checks payable to Joan Sagendorph and send to 121 Daniels Drive, East Brookfield, MA 01515. For more information, call Joan at (508) 885-5103. Betty “B’s” Trips NORTH BROOKFIELD — Betty “B” is offering the following trips: • Monday, Oct. 18: Ride the Turkey Train aboard the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad. Turkey dinner served onboard from Hart’s Turkey Farm. Enjoy the foliage as you ride the rails! Cost is $63. Reservations and final payment are due by Oct. 8. • Saturday, Nov. 13: Kittery Outlets in Maine, with lunch at the Weathervane Restaurant. Cost is $50. Call soon to reserve. • Friday, Dec. 10: Wright’s Chicken Farm for lunch and a stop at the Christmas Tree Shops in Shrewsbury on the way home. Bus leaves North Brookfield at 10 a.m. Cost is $42. For more information, call Betty at (508) 867-9109. Bernard Dube trips Several group trips are now being planned: • Jan. 27 to Feb. 14, 2011: Argentina and Antarctica. Buenos Aires, luxury cruise on Celebrity, several interesting ports of call: Montevideo, Falkland Islands, Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia, Chilean fjords, outstanding views of the Andes and of the glaciers of Antarctica and more. • April 8-23, 2011: Grand tour of Italy. • June 21 to July 3, 2011: Alaska (land and cruise). • Sept. 1-15, 2011: Best of Ireland and Scotland. For more information, call Bernard Dube at (508) 885-3098. Adventure Tours WARREN — Adventure Tours of Warren is offering the following tours and presentations: • Oct. 9: Oktoberfest. A day at Hunter Mountain in the North Catskills. Enjoy Bavarian music, rock band, dancing, German-American food and Spaten Munich beer, along with an optional ski-lift ride. Cost is $55 per person. • Oct. 13-25: France Magnifique. Paris, Seine River Cruise, Parisian Cabaret, Normandy, French Riviera, Omaha Beach, Amboise, Winery Tour, TGV Train, Avignon, Aix-en- Provence, Nice, Monaco, hotel, air, taxes and 16 meals. Passport is required. Cost is $3,999 per person. • Nov. 13-14: Freeport Overnight. Shop, play, dine and stay. Includes deluxe motor coach transportation, one night at Comfort Suites, $20 shopping certificate, $20 dinner certificate, breakfast and taxes. Join us for a holiday shopping spree. Cost is $179 per person. • Dec. 9-17: Christmas on the Danube River Cruise. Christmas Market Tour aboard the luxurious M/S Amadeus, Vienna, Passau, Regensburg, Melk Abbey, Nuremburg, Wurzburg, air, taxes and 19 meals. Cabin upgrades available. Passport is required. Cost is $2,649 per person. • Jan. 29-31: New York Weekend. Two nights at the Art Deco Belvedere Hotel, shopping excursion, visit to Museum Mile, plenty of time for shopping, theater, dining, and more. Cost is $359 per person. • March 8-24, 2011: Thailand — Ancient Capitals and Countryside. Bangkok, Reclining Buddha Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Chiang Rai, Laos, Hall of Opium, Chiang Mai, Elephant Camp, Night Market, air, taxes and 27 meals. Passport is required. Cost is $3,449 per person. • April 29 to May 13, 2011: Exploring Britain and Ireland. London, Stonehenge, Bath, Cardiff, Waterford, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Dublin, Wales, Edinburgh, York, Stratford-Upon-Avon, air, taxes, 15 days and 22 meals. Cost is $3,699 per person. • June 9-12, 2011: Niagara Falls. Three nights at the outstanding Falls View Crown Plaza, dinner in the hotel’s Rainbow Dining Room, Maid of the Mist cruise, Table Rock, Floral Clock, Niagara on the Lake, and more. Explore the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, the Whirlpool, and Niagara River. Passport is required. Price to be Turn To TRIPS, page 9 OBITUARIES ASHBURNHAM/HOLD- EN — Debra A. (Desroches) Holmes, 54, of Hastings Road, Ashburnham, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, Sept. 24 after an eight-year courageous battle with breast cancer. She leaves her husband of 25 years, Leslie G. Holmes Sr.; two daughters, Cassandra M. Holmes of Ashburnham and Melissa J. Tracey of Penacook, N.H.; a son, Leslie G. Holmes Jr. of East Brookfield; her mother, Marcia (LaPrade) Desroches of Holden; a sister, Darlene Belisle of Holden; five brothers, Douglas Desroches of Shrewsbury, Donald Desroches of Duxbury, David and Daniel Desroches, both of Holden, and Dennis Desroches of Granby; five grandchildren; many nephews and nieces. She was born Nov. 9, 1955 and raised in CHARLTON — Bruce H. “White Bear” Lamprey, 87, of Stafford Street, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 20 at The Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Leicester, where he was a resident since 2007. His loving wife, Johanna F. “Annie” (Andriessen) Lamprey, passed away in 1985. Bruce leaves behind four daughters, Mary, wife of Cal Rupert, Gerri Granville and Annette, wife of Dan Crowley, all of Charlton, and Tina Lamprey of Spencer; one brother, Robert Lamprey, and his wife, Doris; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many close and longtime friends. He was born in Worcester, son of George and Maud (Wakeman) Lamprey, and lived here all his life. He proudly served in the Army in World War II in the European Theater under Gen. George S. Patton. Bruce worked at Norton Co. in Worcester for many years until he retired in 1984. He was a member of American Legion Post 391. Bruce received the Charlton “Citizen of the Year” award and even wrote the current wording for the reward for future recipients. EAST BROOKFIELD/SPENCER — Dorothy P. (Shepperson) Cycz-Laventure, 86, of Bay Path Road, East Brookfield, died Thursday, Sept. 23 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. She was the wife of Kenneth E. Laventure, who died in 1994. She leaves a son, Peter Cycz, and his wife, Annette, of Spencer; a daughter, Suzanne Fritze, and her husband, Ronald, of Spencer; a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Laventure of Spencer; nine grandchildren, Kregg and Theresa Fritze, Brett and Kim Fritze, Keith and Michelle Fritze, Deborah and Michael Lussier, Cheryl and Norman Reid, Scott Cycz, Jeffrey and Michele Laventure, Kenneth and Stephanie Laventure and Jason Laventure; 18 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Frank Cycz, and a daughter, Maryann Cycz, Debra A. Holmes, 54 Bruce H. Lamprey, 87 Holden, the daughter of the late Herbert Desroches, and lived 22 years in Ashburnham. Debra graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1973 and worked as an engineering administrator for Process Cooling Systems in Leominster. She enjoyed gardening, kayaking, vacationing at Old Orchard Beach, and many other outdoor activities. Debra will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. Calling hours were at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St. (Route 122A), Holden. A private graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 at Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Ave. (Route 56), Paxton. Debra’s family suggests that donations in her name be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. www.milesfuneralhome.com Because of his white hair and beard and sparkling blue eyes, he played Santa Claus at Christmas parties for many years. Bruce and Annie sponsored 68 foster children. He also had the distinction of being an honorary male member of the Helping Hand Society. He loved working on outdoor projects. No job was too large to tackle and he would not rest until it was completed. Bruce also loved animals of all kinds. He was an avid history buff with special interest in the Town of Charlton history and politics and Native American history. He worked tirelessly to preserve and protect many historical buildings and artifacts in Charlton and Worcester County. Bruce possessed a quick wit and a compassionate heart to all he met. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and acquaintances. Bruce’s funeral was Thursday, Sept. 23 in the Robert J. Miller-Charlton Funeral Home, 175 Old Worcester Road. Burial with full military honors was in Northside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlton Veterans Administration or the Charlton Historical Society, both at 37 Main St., Charlton, MA 01507. For an online guestbook, visit RJMillerfunerals.net. Dorothy P. Cycz-Laventure, 86 both in 1946, and a son, William Laventure, in 2010. Mrs. Laventure was born in Spencer, the daughter of Arthur and Nora (Foster) Shepperson, and lived most of her life in Spencer before moving to East Brookfield in 1980. She attended David Prouty High School in Spencer and was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Spencer. She was an avid knitter, crotchetier and gardener. The funeral was held Saturday, Sept. 25 from the J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, 23 Maple Terrace, Spencer, with a Mass in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. Burial followed in Mary, Queen of the Rosary Cemetery in Spencer. Contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609. www.morin-morrison.com DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Joseph James Stakun, 94, of Lower State Road, died Sept. 17 at his home at Pine Run Lakeview of natural causes. He was the husband of Angela A. (Kruczynski), who died in 2004. He leaves two sons, Joseph P. Stakun of Zephyrhills, Fla., and David J. Stakun of Doylestown, Pa.; a sister and a brother, Hedwig “Hattie” Kisiel and Vincent R. Stakun, both of Worcester; four grandchildren, Jean C. Londergan of LaCrosse, Wis., Karen M. Gaustad of DeForest, Wis., and Rebecca A. and D. Joseph Stakun, both of Doylestown, Pa.; and five great-grandchildren, Evan, Michael and Brendan Londergan and Isabelle and Ethan Renteria. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Joseph A. and Kazimiera (Jankoic) Stakun and has lived in Doylestown since 2001. Mr. Stakun graduated Leicester High School in 1934 and attended Tri-State University in Angola, Ind. By trade he was many things, a LEICESTER — Margaret A. (Hall) Tamutis, 88, of Boyd Street in the Cherry Valley section of Leicester, died peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 21 in The Meadows of Leicester. She was the wife of John Tamutis, who died in 1965. She leaves her daughter, Sheila K. Breault, and her husband, Donald, of Lewisville, N.C.; two grandsons, Christopher Breault and his wife, Donna, of Highpoint, N.C., and Jason Breault of Durham, N.C.; three great-grandchildren, Grace Ann and Gavin Michael Breault and Riley Whittaker; several nieces and nephews. THOMPSON, Conn. — Roberta M. (Lapensee) Shays-Gatzke, 67, of Thompson, formerly of Dudley, passed away Thursday, Sept. 16 in her home, with family by her side. Roberta’s first husband, Harry Shays Sr., passed away in 1996. She is survived by 16 children, Cindy Bonneville and her husband, Mark, of Webster, Lisa Shays, Gina Wilcox and her husband, Robert, all of Worcester, Kathy Bonneville and her husband, Gary, with whom she lived, Debra Peters and her husband, James, Robin Rose and her husband, Tony, all of Worcester, Darlene Shays in Indiana, Todd Shays, Harry Shays and his wife, Diamond, all of Worcester, Roger Shays and his wife, Jessie, in Arizona, Wayne Shays, Philip Shays and wife Linda of Worcester, George Shays and wife Donna of Leicester, James Shays and his wife, Sylvia, of Spencer, John Shays and his wife, Doreen, of Oxford and Bryan Shays and his wife, Kathy, of Albany, N.Y.; three brothers, James Lapensee and twins Dennis and Douglas Lapensee; four sisters, Rosemarie “Pat” Stanley, Shirley Joseph J. Stakun, 94 Margaret A. Tamutis, 88 farmer, a butcher and a grocer. He owned and operated the Whittemore Dairy farm in Leicester, and with his family, he operated Perry Avenue Market in Worcester. He later worked at Fortin’s Market in Worcester as a floor manager, retiring in 1985. Mr. Stakun was passionate about food, wildlife, antiques, science, history and word puzzles. He was skilled at fixing machinery, all types of handiwork and, most of all, getting people to laugh. He enjoyed teaching family members how to make kielbasa and Lakeview residents how to make potato pancakes. The funeral was held Thursday, Sept. 23 from the Morrison-Morin Funeral Home, 1131 Main St., Leicester, with a Mass in St. Pius X Church, 1153 Main St., Leicester. Burial followed in St. John’s Cemetery in Worcester. Contributions may be made in Mr. Stakun’s name to St. Pius X Church, 1153 Main St., Leicester, MA 01524, Pine Run Lakeview, 2425 Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 or the giver’s chosen charity. www.morin-morrison.com She is predeceased by brothers Philip and Everett and sisters Signey, Agnes, Mabel and Edith. Born in Sutton, she was the daughter of Albert and Cristina (Bengston) Hall. Margaret was a waitress for many years at The Webster House and White House Restaurants in Worcester, retiring in 1990. A funeral service was held Friday, Sept. 24 in the Morrison-Morin Funeral Home, 1131 Main St., Leicester. Burial followed in All Faiths Cemetery in Worcester. Contributions may be made to a charity of choice. www.morin-morrison.com Roberta M. Shays-Gatzke, 67 Mariano, Beverly Elliott and Deborah Page; 112 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. A son, Robert Shays, passed away in November 2007. She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Robert and Margaret (White) Lapensee. Roberta lived most of her life in Worcester and several years in Dudley before moving in with her daughter in Thompson. Roberta worked many years as a cashier for the Price Chopper Supermarket Company before retiring. She was a member of St. Stephen’s Church. Roberta’s life’s work was the raising of her 17 children. She cherished the ability to enjoy them, watch them grow and have children of their own. She had, including children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, 190 direct members. The special times in her life were the times they could all be together enjoying each other’s company. Roberta’s funeral was held Tuesday, Sept. 21 from the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel, 370 Plantation St., with a Mass in St. Stephen’s Church, 357 Grafton St., both in Worcester. Burial next to her husband, Harry, followed in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton.
Friday, October 1, 2010 • SPENCER NEW LEADER 3 Autumn in Spencer BY JOSHUA J. SCHNARE Summertime is coming to a close. The nights are getting colder as the shadows get longer. Soon hot dogs and apple pie will turn to hot chocolate and pumpkin pie. The trees that contour our roads remain the same, yet the leaves turn from green to a luminous yellow and lustrous orange. This makes Spencer a must for any foliage trip. I love watching the leaves twirl and dance in the air on a breezy day. I even like raking them up into piles. It can be very therapeutic and can make you feel a sense of fulfillment when done. It is also a great family activity. I do not look at raking as a task, but as a break from the stress life can dispense. One of my favorite things about autumn is breathing in the brisk air. I adore the days that I can wear a light sweater and be comfortable outside. It is a nice break from the humidity of summer and prepares you for the blistering cold of winter. I also like the aroma of smoke from a chimney or a brush fire. It always takes me back. Let us not forget about the seasonal fruit, pumpkins. Yes, a pumpkin is considered a fruit. The health benefits and many uses for a pumpkin are astounding. Pumpkins are low in fat, a good source of fiber and have disease-fighting antioxidants along with vitamins C and E. I love everything about pumpkins, pumpkin pie, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin scented candles, pumpkin beer, and last, but not least, jack-o-lanterns for Halloween decorations. I really enjoy going to Breezy Gardens and picking out best pumpkin I can find. Autumn has always been and always will be my favorite time of year and living in Spencer compliments my feeling. Autumn to me is the perfect medium. It is a feeling like no other. I just wish it lasted a little longer. For some reason, shoveling snow does not have the same therapeutic touch as raking. Joshua J. Schnare is a resident of Spencer. CALENDAR Send all calendar listings and happenings to Editor David Dore by mail to the Spencer New Leader, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550, by fax to (508) 764-8015, or by e-mail to ddore@stonebridgepress.com. All calendar listings must be submitted by noon Monday to be published in the following Friday’s edition. FRIDAY October 1 ECONOMY SHOP of the First Congregational Church, Main Street (Route 9), Spencer, will be open from 8-11:30 a.m. STATE REP. JOHN BINIENDA (D- Worcester) will hold office hours from 10 a.m. to noon at the Leicester Senior Center, 40 Winslow Ave. For more information, contact Binienda’s office at (617) 722-2692. FILM SHOWING of “The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream” will start at 7 p.m. in the Yoga Studio of Listening, 28 James St., Barre. This is one of the first and best documentaries to blow the whistle on global Peak Oil and its impact upon the suburban pattern of living and the American Dream. A disturbing and eye-opening analysis by several scholars of wasteful consumption and the inevitable depletion of fossil fuels, carbon pollution, and the consequences upon the American way of life. The showing is sponsored by Transition Barre: Building a Sustainable Community. Refreshments will be available; a discussion will follow the film. Donations are welcome. SATURDAY October 2 EAST BROOKFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY will sponsor a family program from 10 a.m. to noon in support of Massachusetts History Month. The re-enactment group from the 64th Light Infantry, a British Regiment of the Revolutionary War, will set up an encampment outside the Memorial Town Complex at 122 Connie Mack Drive. See and hear the British side of the Revolutionary War: an encampment, military drill and artifacts from the war. Feel free to ask questions of the group members. Support for this program comes from the Friends of the Library. For more information, call the library at (508) 867-7928. FALL FUN FRENZY SHOW will start at 10 a.m. at Camp Marshall, 92 McCormick Road, Spencer. Come for a fun-filled day of classes, capped by a Tack Auction Fundraiser at 6 p.m. with J.P. North. For more information, visit www.campmarshall.org. FRIENDS OF THE LEICESTER LIBRARY are having its Annual Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Leicester Public Library, 1136 Main St. (Route 9). Donations will be accepted starting Tuesday, Sept. 28. LEICESTER MOTHERS’ CLUB will be holding its annual Apple Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Leicester High School. This is the CAMPAIGN CORNER Durant to hold ‘Town Hall’ style meetings Peter Durant of Spencer, Republican candidate for state representative in the 6th Worcester District, announced the dates for the first three of a planned five “Town Hall” style meetings. Called “Talking Politics with Pete,” the events are an opportunity for voters to meet the candidate, ask questions and find out about his positions on the issues. The first event will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6 at the former Southbridge RMV location in the Big Bunny Plaza on Main Street. “I think it is all together fitting that we hold our first event at this location,” said Durant. “While my opponent is busy cutting the ribbon and claiming victory at the new RMV location down the street, it’s important to remember that he has been asleep at the wheel from the very start of this debacle.” In addition to the Southbridge event, Durant will hold his Spencer meeting on Oct. 12 at the American Legion on Main Street, and the Charlton event on Oct. 14 at the Charlton Public Library. All “Talking Politics with Pete” events will begin at 7 p.m. largest fundraiser of the year for the Mothers’ Club, one of the largest support groups for the Leicester School District. There will be bags of apples, apple pie, apple dumplings, crafts and raffle baskets. For more information, visit leicestermothersclub.org. OPEN HOUSE by the OSV Chapter of the Pearl McGown Rug Hookers guild will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Federated Church of Sturbridge, 8 Maple St., Sturbridge. Fellow Rug Hookers are invited to bring their hooking and join the group for the day. The public is invited to view a display of traditionally hooked rugs, as well as ongoing demonstrations throughout the day. The purpose of the Open House is to share guild members’ art with the public and hopefully get non-hookers interested in the art. PUMPKIN AND CORNSTALK SALE sponsored by the North Brookfield PTO Partners in Education will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of North Brookfield Elementary School. All cornstalks and pumpkins (in a variety of sizes) have been grown in North Brookfield. Help the PTO support the school. EXPLORING BURNCOAT POND BY CANOE will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meet at Burncoat Park, Route 9, Leicester, about 1/4 mile east from the entrance to Burncoat Pond Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy fall foliage on this calm pond while exploring how aquatic plants and animals prepare for the cold winter months. Search for aquatic plants, pileated woodpeckers, and signs of recent otter activity. View the woodland edges of Mass Audubon’s beautiful Burncoat Pond Sanctuary at this pristine location. Bring drinking water and a snack. Canoes, paddles and PFDs are provided, and participants must be able to swim. The fee is $15 for Mass Audubon adult members, $20 for adult non-members, and free for children 6 and older (with adult). For more information and to register, call (508) 753-6087. CROSSROADS CAFÉ will open at 6:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Church, 25 Winthrop Terrace, Warren. Performing at 7 p.m. will be Ray Tierney, a Rhode Island resident who has been a worship leader and songwriter for more than three decades. He has ministered in churches, coffee houses, festivals, prisons, barrooms and a military base in Kosovo. The Coffeehouse is held on the first Saturday of each month. There is no cover charge; however, a love offering is accepted as a gift to the band or musician. For more information, call (413) 436-5582 or visit www.emmanuelorthodox.org. SUNDAY October 3 SPENCER FIRE DEPARTMENT will be having its annual Open House from 8 a.m. until noon. Come see the fire station and apparatus, watch live demonstrations, pick up safety information for you and your family and check out the bake sale. Enjoy a free pancake breakfast. Visit with Smokey the Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog, see the fire trucks and station, check out live demonstrations, bring home a treat from the Bake Sale and pick up information on keeping you and your family safe in an emergency. Does your home meet the latest smoke detector and carbon monoxide requirements? Come in to find out more about maximizing safety in your home by learning about what is required, the types of detectors available and proper maintenance and installation. Are you 18 or older and looking for something exciting to do? Stop by and talk to us about becoming a call firefighter. For more information, call the fire station at (508) 885-3555. BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS will occur at 3 p.m. on the Brookfield Common. All creatures great and small will be welcome at Brookfield Congregational Church’s Blessing of the Animals celebration. The service will include music, prayers, and readings from scripture, stories and the blessing of each animal that attends. Church-made pet treats will be on sale, with the proceeds going to Second Chance Animal Shelter. Donations of money, grocery cards, used towels and blankets will also be received and donated to the shelter. MONDAY October 4 ADULT CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFI- CATION CLASS will be offered from 12:30-3 p.m. (CPR) and 3-5 p.m. (first aid) at Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., 1 Picker Road, Sturbridge. Classes are taught by certified instructors, and held twice per month. The cost is $50 per person (includes both full certifications). For more information, contact Jennifer Petraitis at (508) 347- 8181, ext. 104 or jpetraitis@rehabresourcesinc.org, or visit www.rehabresourcesinc.org. FAMILY NIGHT will start at 6:30 tonight at the East Brookfield Public Library. Bruno and Nellie, special visitation dogs, will be on hand to help kick off the series. This monthly series will be held on the first Monday of each month from October through March. This program is sponsored in part by a Walmart Literacy Grant. For more information, please call the library at (508) 867-7928. TEN-WEEK STEP AEROBICS CLASS will start today from 7-8 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Paxton Center. Cost is $50. Signup forms are available at the Paxton Market and Paxton Town Hall, or sign up at the first night of class. Please bring a step if possible. The classes are sponsored by the Paxton Recreation Department. TUESDAY October 5 KNOX TRAIL TEA PARTY will meet from 7- 8:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Main Street (Route 9), Spencer. This meeting will feature Pat Baron, independent candidate for Congress in the 3rd District, to speak and answer questions on Ballot Question 3. Other quest speakers include Peter Durant, Republican candidate for state representative in the 6th Worcester District. The public is welcome. For more information, e- mail knoxtrailteaparty@gmail.com or see its Facebook page. LEARN THE BASICS OF QUILTING from 7- 8 p.m. at the Richard Sugden Library in Spencer. Participants will create a quilted pillow, or wall hanging. The workshop series will be continue from 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 19 and from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 26. Participants need to attend all three workshops (unless they already know the basic stitches). Participants need to bring 1/2 yard cotton fabric for the base, 1/2 yard muslin, 1 yard cotton fabric for the flower (whatever color you want), scissors, a needle, thread to match your flower and a thimble (optional). Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. To pre-register, e-mail Denise at dfarmosa@cwmars.org or call the library at (508) 885-7513. WEDNESDAY October 6 STORY HOUR for children 3-6 years old begins with registration from 10-11 a.m. in the Children’s Room at the Merriam-Gilbert Public Library in West Brookfield. The group will meet every Wednesday from 10- 11 a.m. and explore different themes through stories, songs and an engaging craft. Weekly attendance is strongly encouraged, so the children get to know each other and become familiar with the program’s routine. (Children have to be 3 years old by Sept. 1.) THURSDAY October 7 ECONOMY SHOP of the First Congregational Church, Main Street (Route 9), Spencer, will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER promotes positive mental health and the early detection of disorders through a National Depression Day Screening event from 3-5 p.m. The screening takes place in the Ambulatory Psychiatry Clinic, Basement Conference Room A (Farmhouse), 361 Plantation St., Worcester. Participants will watch an educational video, complete a questionnaire, meet briefly with a clinician, and if appropriate, receive a referral for a more extensive evaluation and treatment for depression. No appointment is necessary. For questions, please call (508) 334-2537. The event is coordinated by the UMass Memorial Department of Psychiatry. RICHARD SUGDEN LIBRARY in Spencer is delighted to sponsor the program “Reaching Reluctant Readers,” presented by Michael Sullivan, from 4-6 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. Light refreshments will be served. Parents, teachers and librarians are encouraged to attend this free program. Sullivan is a national speaker, teacher, librarian, author, storyteller, and expert on boys and reading. To learn more about him, check out his book reviews and more by going to his website, www.talestoldtall.com. GRIEFSHARE PROGRAM will be held every Thursday through Nov. 11 from 7-8 p.m. at East Brookfield Baptist Church, 262 East Main St. (Route 9), East Brookfield. Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to attend the GriefShare program. This nondenominational program features Biblical teaching that focuses on encouragement and comfort in grieving. GriefShare is a ministry of both East Brookfield Baptist Church and Brookfield Congregational Church. For more information, please call (508) 867-7725. TEN-WEEK LOW IMPACT AEROBIC CLASS will start today from 7-8 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Paxton Center. Cost is $50. Signup forms are available at the Paxton Market and the Paxton Town Hall or sign up at the first night of class. The classes are sponsored by the Paxton Recreation Department. FRIDAY October 8 ECONOMY SHOP of the First Congregational Church, Main Street (Route 9), Spencer, will be open from 8-11:30 a.m. STROLLERFIT CLASS will be offered from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Harrington Hospital, 100 South St., Southbridge. Get fit, have fun and exercise with your little one. All sessions are free and open to the public. Moms with children 6 weeks to 3-plus years are welcome to drop in. Funding is provided by CHNA5 of Southern Worcester County. For more information, call (508) 765-3050. WHIST PARTY AND PENNY SALE will start at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, Main Street (Route 9), Spencer. Donation is $3. The public is welcome. SATURDAY October 9 AMERICAN INDIANIST SOCIETY, INC. will host its Homecoming Powwow from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Camp Marshall, 92 McCormick Road, Spencer. The Southern Drum will be provided by 4-Winds Singers, and the Northern Drum by C•2•R. There will be a flag raising at 10:30 a.m., seminars starting at 10:45 a.m., general and social dancing at 1:30 p.m., a potluck feast at 5 p.m. and general powwow dancing at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for AIS members and $7 for non-members. For more information, call Nancy Salizar at (518) 793-1693 (traders only) or contact Liz Bentley at (508) 366-4944 or askAIS@hotmail.com (all other inquiries). “FEEDING OUR NEIGHBORS” will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the David Prouty High School parking lot in Spencer. The third annual food drive sponsored by Spencer Cable Access benefits Spencer’s food pantry, and will be broadcast live on Spencer Cable Channel 12. Groups of musicians will perform throughout the day. Enjoy free hot dogs and soda. Bids will be accepted for a painting local artist Deb Sundquist will create that day. Everyone who brings a donation of non-perishable food or money will be eligible for a drawing of a $50 savings bond. Come enjoy the beautiful fall weather, food and great music. Last year, 2,000 pounds of food and $2,500 were collected. TUESDAY October 12 DEADLINE TO BUY TICKETS for Comedy Night sponsored by Bay State Equine Rescue is today. The event will be held Thursday, Oct. 21 at Wong Dynasty in Holden starting at 6:30 p.m. with a buffet, raffle and auction, followed by the comedy show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person, and can be ordered by sending a check payable to BESR to Karin Orsi, 286 Auburn St., Cherry Valley, MA 01611, or visiting www.baystateequinerescue.org. ADULT CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFICA- TION CLASS will be offered from 9-11 a.m. (CPR) and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (first aid) at Rehabilitative Resources, Inc., 1 Picker Road, Sturbridge. Classes are taught by certified instructors, and held twice per month. The cost is $50 per person (includes both full certifications). For more information, contact Jennifer Petraitis at (508) 347- Turn To CALENDAR, page B4
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