September 20, 2012 pdf edition - Quaboag Current
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Council On Aging Notebook<br />
Brookfi eld Council on Aging News<br />
BROOKFIELD - Brown Bag Lunch<br />
for Brookfi eld seniors are invited to a<br />
brown bag luncheon at the Brookfi eld<br />
Congregational Church Tuesday, October<br />
9 at 11:30 a.m. Cake will be served to<br />
celebrate October birthdays.<br />
The Medi Car service is available<br />
for a ride to Doctors appointments, call<br />
West Brookfi eld 508-867-1407. There is<br />
a need for drivers for this service, please<br />
call West Brookfi eld Senior Center if you<br />
are interested.<br />
Tai Chi still continues Tuesdays at<br />
8:30 a.m. in the Banquet Hall of the<br />
Brookfi eld Town Hall.<br />
If you wish to participate in the Foot<br />
Clinics with Dr. Quigley at the Brookfi<br />
eld Town Hall, please call Rikki La-<br />
Monda at 508-867-4578 for an appointment,<br />
please leave a message with your<br />
telephone number, she will get back to<br />
you. Due to the popularity of this service<br />
drop ins are not allowed.<br />
The Council on Aging has purchased<br />
a laptop, which is available at the Merrick<br />
Public Library and may be used by<br />
seniors on Wednesdays from 2- 4 p.m. if<br />
you desire to learn about a laptop.<br />
Medicare’s open enrollment period is<br />
October 15 to December 7. SHINE services<br />
are available at the West Brookfi eld<br />
Senior Center, call 508-867-1407 for an<br />
PUBLIC MEETINGS<br />
BROOKFIELD<br />
STURBRIDGE<br />
• No meetings posted online Tuesday, Sept. 25<br />
as of press time.<br />
• Cable Advisory Committee,<br />
4:30 p.m.<br />
EAST BROOKFIELD<br />
Monday, Sept. 24<br />
• Board of Assessors, 6:30<br />
p.m.<br />
• Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m.<br />
• Historical Commission,<br />
7:15 p.m.<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 26<br />
• Council on Aging, 3:30<br />
p.m.<br />
• Sign Subcommittee, 4:30<br />
p.m.<br />
• Planning Board, 6:30 p.m.<br />
• Recreational Trail Master<br />
Plan Committee, 7 p.m.<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 26<br />
• Zoning Board of Appeals<br />
Work Session, 6:30 p.m.<br />
Thursday, Sept. 27<br />
• PLAC, 6:30 p.m.<br />
• Friday, Sept. 28<br />
NEW BRAINTREE<br />
Monday, Sept. 24<br />
• Meet the Selectmen, 9:30<br />
a.m.<br />
• Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m.<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 26<br />
• Library Trustees, 6 p.m.<br />
WARREN<br />
• No meetings posted online<br />
as of press time.<br />
NORTH BROOKFIELD<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 25<br />
• Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m.<br />
• Conservation Commission,<br />
7 p.m.<br />
CALENDAR I FROM PAGE 2<br />
THE BROOKFIELD GARDEN CLUB will be hosting Heather Bednarz<br />
from the Hardwick Farmers’ Coop on Sunday Sept. 23 for a program<br />
on bulbs. The program is everything you need to know about the<br />
“Care and Planting of Bulbs” and will be held at the Brookfi eld Congregational<br />
Church at 3 p.m. The program is open to the public free<br />
of charge. Please come and join us.<br />
THE WEST BROOKFIELD FARMERS MARKET will be hosting Rich<br />
Giordano, of All Hill farm, on Sept. 26 for a talk on seed-saving tips<br />
and strategies. The talk will begin at 3:30 p.m.<br />
NORTH BROOKFIELD GIRL SCOUT NIGHT Wednesday, Sept. 26 at<br />
North Brookfi eld Elementary School, 10 New School Drive, from 6-8<br />
p.m. For more info contact Dawn at dawnlewis867@verizon.net.<br />
HIKE MONUMENT MT. IN SEPTEMBER? Explore Herkimer Diamond<br />
Mine in October? Camp on the Brimfi eld Town Common to raise food<br />
in November? Go on a Sky Adventure at Camp Wansocksett, NH in<br />
December? Come join Girl Scout Troop 7 on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at<br />
the Brimfi eld Elementary School at 6:30 p.m. for an open house to<br />
learn more.<br />
UPCOMING<br />
WEST BROOKFIELD<br />
• No meetings posted online<br />
as of press time.<br />
BROOKFIELD RESIDENTS may bring Household Hazardous Waste/<br />
products to North Brookfi eld on Sept. 29 between 9 a.m. and 12<br />
p.m. This service is provided as a free service to Brookfi eld residents<br />
as part of Brookfi eld’s participation in the Regional Household<br />
Hazardous Waste Coalition made up of the Brookfi elds and Spencer.<br />
Brookfi eld BOH pays for this out of our budget every year. The more<br />
participation we get the lower the price to all the towns.<br />
THE HAYLOFT STEPPERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB is holding a “Getting<br />
Cooler” dance on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. (Early<br />
rounds at 7:30 p.m.). The caller is Evan Pauley and the cuer is Jo<br />
Yakimowski. Admission is $7 per person. The club is located at 232<br />
Podunk Road in Sturbridge. For information on our next beginner<br />
class, call Moe at (508) 867-8036 or Al at (413) 436-7849 or visit our<br />
website www.hayloftsteppers.org<br />
appointment.<br />
The next Council on Aging meeting<br />
will be Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. in<br />
the kitchen of the Brookfi eld Town Hall.<br />
All are invited to attend!<br />
Warren Senior Center Menu<br />
Monday, Sept. 24 Janik Keilbasa,<br />
Potato Casserole, Vegetables, Rye Bread<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 25 Garden Salad,<br />
American Chop Suey, Garlic bread<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 26 Chicken Soup,<br />
Chicken Patty w/ Rolls, Pasta Salad<br />
Thursday, Sept. 27 Birthday Party:<br />
Roast Beef, Mashed Potato, Vegetables,<br />
Rolls, Cake, Ice Cream. Only $6. Entertainment<br />
by Vic & Stick. Sign Up Required<br />
Friday, Sept. 28 Chef’s Surprise<br />
Thursday, Sept. 27<br />
11 a.m. Spencer Savings Bank and<br />
Police Chief Bruce Spiewakowski present<br />
“Avoiding Scams.” Birthday party<br />
will follow presentation.<br />
West Brookfi eld COA Menu<br />
Monday, Sept. 24 Beef & Cabbage<br />
Casserole, Spinach, Carrots, Mixed<br />
Fruit<br />
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Tuesday, Sept. 25 Salmon Boat w/<br />
Dill Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Peas<br />
& Onions, Birthday Cake (plain cake)<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 26 Baked Chicken,<br />
Herb Broth Couscous, Winter Mix<br />
Vegetables, Cantaloupe<br />
Thursday, Sept. 27 Italian Braised<br />
Beef, Egg Noodles, Broccoli, Bread Pudding<br />
Friday, Sept. 28 Pork Stir Fry, Brown<br />
Rice, Brussels Sprouts, Peaches<br />
West Brookfi eld COA Calendar<br />
Monday, Sept. 24<br />
9:15 Cribbage<br />
11 a.m. Chair Exercise<br />
11:30 Lunch<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 25<br />
Beginning 10 a.m. Fall Fest – All Day<br />
Fun. Box Lunch sign-up (508) 867-1407.<br />
Suggested donation of $2 for Turkey Salad<br />
Sandwich, Soup de Jour, etc.<br />
12:30 p.m. Game Show Mania w/ host<br />
Brian Rutherford<br />
5 p.m. Ham Dinner w/ advance ticket<br />
only! $10 – Entertainment vocalist David<br />
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Wednesday, Sept. 26<br />
11 a.m. Chair Exercise<br />
11:30 Lunch<br />
1 p.m. Silvertones<br />
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Thursday, Sept. 27<br />
8:30 a.m. Tai Chi<br />
10:30 a.m. Identity Theft Program w/<br />
Country Bank. Call Senior Center to reserve<br />
seat. (508) 867-1407<br />
11:30 Lunch<br />
12:30 p.m. Movie “Tootsie<br />
Friday, Sept. 28<br />
10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Check<br />
11 a.m. Chair Exercise<br />
11:30 Lunch<br />
12:30 p.m. Bridge<br />
North Brookfi eld<br />
Senior Center Menu<br />
Monday, Sept. 24 Tri-Valley: Beef &<br />
Cabbage Casserole, Spinach, Carrots,<br />
Mixed Fruit<br />
Tuesday, Sept. 25 Helen’s Super<br />
Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Veggies, Salad,<br />
Rolls, Dessert<br />
Wednesday, Sept. 26 Pattie’s Terrifi c<br />
Turkey Noodle Bake, Veggies, Rolls,<br />
Dessert<br />
Thursday, Sept. 27 Tri-Valley (reserve<br />
by 9.25): Italian Braised Beef, Egg<br />
Noodles, Broccoli, Bread Pudding<br />
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