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Page 26 Local Town Pages www.millismedwaynews.com October 2016 Upcoming Programs for Adults at Medway Public Library North Sea Gas Medway Public Library, October 3rd at 7 p.m. Going for over thirty-five years and stronger than ever! One of Scotland’s most popular bands, North Sea Gas entertains with guitars, mandolin, fiddle, bouzouki, bodhran, whistles, banjo, and great vocals featuring tremendous three part harmonies. They have released 19 albums! Please register in advance on the Library’s website or by calling the Library at (508) 533-3217. Walk-ins are also welcome. John’s MEDWAY’S NEWEST MORTGAGE COMPANY n First time homebuyer loans n Move-up buyer loans n Low rate, no closing costs refinance loans n Renovation loans (no renovation cost limits) n 3% down payment NO monthly PMI loans n 0% down payment loans family owned and operated for 45 years NEW HORIZON MORTGAGE n Free credit score improvement analysis Hands-on Pastel Workshop for Adults, “Stunning Still Lifes,” with Pastelist Gregory John Maichack The Medway Library on High Street, in will host awardwinning pastel artist Gregory John Maichack to present an adult hands-on workshop, “Pastel Paint Stunning Still Lifes Like the Masters,” on Thursday, October 27th, from 6-8 p.m. This pastel painting workshop is designed for sheer beginners to experienced artists. Seats may fill quickly so please register online at www.medwaylib.org, or call (508) 533-3217 to register. Participants will freely experiment with hundreds of the artist’s professional grade pastels, pastel pencils, and pastel paper, in this fun pastel painting workshop. Visit www.GregoryMaichack. com. “This project is supported in part by a grant from the Medway Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.” Birkenstock repair center Superior Shoe & Boot Repair 21E CharlEs strEEt, holliston, Ma 01746 839a Main strEEt (rt. 20), WalthaM, Ma CErtifiED in PEDorthiCs/orthoPEDiC shoE MoDs sPECializing in laDiEs high hEEl tiP rEPlaCEMEnt tall Horse riding Boot Zipper specialist www.superiorshoerepair.com John ElhiloW, C.PED, o.s.t. (508) 429-2038 n Same day pre-approval letters Brian Ambrose, Mortgage Broker / Owner NMLS Co ID #1410 / NMLS MLO #5420 New Horizon Mortgage Co. 165 Main St. Suite 109, Medway, MA 02053 Phone: 508-877-6666 Email: BAmbrose@NewHorizonMC.com Website: www.newhorizonmc.com DRONE DEMONSTRATION Medway Public Library, Saturday, October 8th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Drone Demonstration presented by Medway Cable Access (weather permitting). We will meet in the Makerspace on the lower level before proceeding outside. Please register online or call the Library at (508) 533-3217. JEWELRY MAKING WITH THE 3-D PRINTER Medway Public Library, Saturday, October 22nd, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Learn to design and make a bracelet with our 3-D printer! Open to everyone age 12 and up. Please call the Library or register online. “Me” Time Papercraft Time Medway Public Library, second and fourth Mondays of each month, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. For ages 16 years to adult. Have you been meaning to get back to your scrapbooking, cardmaking or other paper projects? Do you want to meet new people or catch up with old friends? Anyone working on any type of craft is welcome since we want it to be a time of connecting, sharing and friendship. Beginners welcome. Drop in anytime! September 26th, October 24th, November 14th & 28th, December 12th. The group will not meet on holidays or during school vacations. Knitting & Crocheting Group, Medway Public Library Second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Cole Room The knitting and crocheting group is starting up again! Work on your own projects in the company of other knitters and crocheters. Please bring your own supplies. LET’S LAUGH TODAY in Millis is on Saturday, October 22nd Let’s Laugh Today in Millis is on Saturday, October 22nd from 1-2 p.m. at Living Buddha Nature, Centennial Place, 969 Main St., Millis. Boost your joy factor, lighten up about life, release happy chemicals and open channels of expression and wellbeing to feel more alive! There are no postures or poses and all ages can participate in this uplifting experience! Let’s laugh, Church of Christ to Hold Free Community Dinner and Game Night The Church of Christ at 142 Exchange St., Millis will offer a Free Community Dinner and Game Night on Friday, October 21. Dinner is served at 6:30 pm. Following the dinner, we will have a fun night playing board games and sharing conversation and fellowship. All are invited—there breath, and clap! Anyone can do these simple exercises. You can sit or stand. Please bring water to drink. $12 (Seniors 65 and older: $10) Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. If you have any questions, just call (508) 660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com. See more information at www.letslaughtoday.com. will be games for all ages. Feel free to bring family, friends and a favorite game! The event is sponsored by the Men’s Fellowship group and is held in Fellowship Hall at the church. For more information, please call 376-5034 or visit the website at millisucc. org. OBITUARIES MILLIS: Barbara Donahue, 84, died August 31, 2016 at her home in Millis, MA. Barbara and her beloved husband, John T. Donahue would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on November 9, 2016. They had five children: Jeanne M. Gutowski and her husband Stanley of Sudbury; Kevin T. Donahue of Millis; Steven E. Donahue and his wife Irene of Suwanee, GA; Kellie A. Carey and her husband Mark of Franklin and Brian T. Donahue (deceased shortly after birth.) Barbara also had five grandchildren: Alexander Gutowski, Olivia Gutowski, Riley Donahue, Caitlin Donahue and Brian Donahue. Barbara has no surviving siblings but has a sister-in-law Anne K. Donahue of Watertown and a brother-in-law Robert J. Donahue and his wife Patricia of Barnstable. Gifts may be made to the VNA Hospice and Palliative Care Network in memory of Barbara Donahue to support patient care at VNACare, Fund Development, 199 Rosewood Drive, Suite 180, Danvers, MA 01923 or www.vnacare.org MEDWAY: Kathleen Mary Fallon of Medway died peacefully on Monday August 29, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was 54. Formerly of Dedham, she was the daughter of Jeannine (Wolenti) Fallon and the late James Fallon. Kathy was employed as a Director of Planning and Merchandising for Christmas Tree Shops for over 25 years. Kathleen was the beloved daughter of Jeannine (Wolenti) Fallon and the late James P. Fallon. She was the cherished sister of J. Michael Fallon and his wife Dina of Bellingham, Paul Fallon and his wife Sue of Millis, Jeannine Fallon of Franklin and Julie Fallon of Medway. Also survived by her nieces Samantha, Rebecca, Alexandra, Alyssa and Amanda. Contributions in Kathy’s name may be made to Spaulding Acute Rehab Hospital, 300 1st Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129 See www.robertsmitchell.com for additional information.
October 2016 Local Town Pages www.millismedwaynews.com Page 27 Community Events October 1 Taste of Medway, rain or shine event from 2-5 p.m., Thayer Homestead, 2B Oak Street, Medway, Choate Park, will feature 15-20 food vendors with a variety of beer and wine to be sampled as well. Fundraiser helps support the Thayer Homestead. Admission $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for ages 12 and under. Adults and seniors will go home with a commemorative beer or wine glass from the event. St. Michael’s Applefest, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1162 Highland Street, Holliston, Huge tag sale, homemade jams and jellies, baked goods table, raffles, pumpkin decorating, face painting, food, beverages and much more…including flu shots! For information, call (508) 429- 4248. GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP, hosted by Millis Cultural Council, Millis Public Library, 961 Main Street, Millis, Saturday, 12:30 p.m. (drop in) Norfolk Library to Feature Stony Brook Camera Club, October 1-31, with artist’s reception Friday, October 14, from 7-9 p.m., with light refreshments. For more information on the club please visit the website http://stonybrookcc.com/ October 3 North Sea Gas, Medway Public Library, 7 p.m., one of Scotland’s most popular bands, Please register in advance on the Library’s website or by calling the Library at (508) 533-3217. Walk-ins are also welcome. October 4 Grant writing workshop, hosted by Millis Cultural Council, 2:30 p.m., Millis MS/HS library, 245 Plain Street, (registration required, visit http:// mass-culture.org/Millis) October 6 Faculty & Staff Talent Show, 7 p.m., $3 per person, Millis High School Auditorium and will feature faculty and staff showing off a variety of talents. Proceeds benefit the G.R.I.T. scholarship which is given to seniors, who have been nominated by teachers or staff, for overcoming obstacles on their path to graduation. October 7 Silver Screen Matinees, Millis Public Library, 1 p.m., 961 Main Street, Millis, The Money Pit (PG) October 8 Drone Demonstration, Medway Public Library, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., presented by Medway Cable Access (weather permitting). We will meet in the Makerspace on the lower level before proceeding outside. Please register online or call the Library at (508) 533-3217. October 9 Medway Fire Department Open House for Fire Prevention Week, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. at Station 1. Activities for the kids, and a live burn or Jaws of Life demonstration. Pizza and beverages donated by Papa Gino’s will be served. October 13 Dr. Emerson Baker, Prof. of History at Salem State College and author of A Storm of Witchcraft. 7 p.m., Roche Bros. Community Room of the Millis Library, hosted by the Millis Historical Society. Dr. Baker (Tad) was instrumental in the discovery earlier this year of the location of precisely where the executions by hanging of nineteen suspected witches occurred back in 1692, settling a long running debate. Refreshments. October 14 Silver Screen Matinees, Millis Public Library, 961 Main Street, Millis, 1 p.m., Money Monster (R) October 17 Halloween Safety Magic Show, 6:30 p.m., Medway Public Library, grades K-5, register in advance, medwaylib.org A mysterious magic wand that takes on a life of its own. A haunted Jack-O-Lantern. Ghosts, goblins, Frankenstein and more! Come to the Library for a Halloween magic show choreographed with safety tips to help keep the children safe on their night of spooky fun. Grades K-5. Register in advance. $ 50 OFF Your next plumbing or heating repair* PLUMBING & HEATING October 19 Medway Business Council presents Candidates’ Forum, 7:30–9 a.m. at Medway VFW Post 1526, 123 Holliston St., Medway, MA. Will feature Candidates for State Representative: Sandra Slattery Biagetti and Brian Murray, as well as Sen. Karen Spilka. Registration fee for the meeting is $15/members and $20/non-members and includes a full breakfast. Register and reserve your spot online at www.medwaybusinesscouncil. org by October 12. Millis Garden Club and Medfield Garden Club present Heirloom and Native Plants, by John Forti, Director of Horticulture at Mass. Horticultural Society., Millis Public Library, 961 Main Street, Millis. Hospitality 6:30 p.m., Talk 7 p.m. October 21 Silver Screen Matinees, Millis Public Library, 961 Main Street, Millis, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane (NR) Community Dinner & Game Night, The Church of Christ at 142 Exchange St., Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., followed by a fun night playing board games and sharing conversation and fellowship. Free and open to all, sponsored by the Men’s Fellowship group and is held in Fellowship Hall at the church. For more information, please call 376-5034 or visit millisucc.org. October 22 Millis Town Flu Clinic & Health Fair, sponsored by Millis Health Dept., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Veterans Memorial Building Gym, Adults 19+ may receive flu shot. Please bring insurance card (insurance not required) and wear short sleeves. Event Clip and save this coupon will include health screening by the Millis Lions Club and other health agencies. For questions on the flu clinic, call Millis Health Dept. at: (508)376-7042 or email the public health nurse Karen D’Angelo, at: kdangelo@millis.net M.E.R.I.T. Haunted Hayride, Tangerini’s Farm, Spring Street, Millis, 5-10 p.m. Let’s Laugh Today, 1-2 p.m. at Living Buddha Nature, Centennial Place, 969 Main St., Millis. Laughter yoga. Please bring water to drink. $12 (Seniors 65 and older: $10) Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. For questions, (508) 660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday. com. Find out more at www.letslaughtoday.com. October 27 Hands-on Pastel Workshop for Adults, “Stunning Still Lifes,” with Pastelist Gregory John Maichack, 6-8 p.m., Medway Library, 24 High Street, in will host award-winning pastel artist Gregory John Maichack to present an adult hands-on workshop, designed for sheer beginners to experienced artists. Seats may fill quickly so please register online at www.medwaylib.org, or call (508) 533-3217 to register. Participants will freely experiment with hundreds of the artist’s professional grade pastels, pastel pencils, and pastel paper, in this fun pastel painting workshop. October 28 Friends of Choate Park’s Annual Pumpkin Walk (raindate October 29), 7-9 p.m. at Choate Park, Medway. Drop off carved pumpkins with tea lights or candles in the Choate Park tennis Visit our website for more coupons and special offers on heating system installations. 800-633-PIPE www.rodenhiser.com *Not valid on trip or diagnostic fees. This offer expires October 31, 2016. Offer code OT-A-50 courts anytime before 4 p.m. to be included in the night’s festivities. Bring a flashlight as the trail around the park is extremely dark. All parking at Cassidy Fields. Only handicapped parking at Choate Park. Refreshments for sale in the concession building to support The Friends of Choate Park. Tickets $10 or $45 for family pack, available at Roche Bros., Tangerini’s. October 29 Millis Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Millis Public Library Roche Bros. Room, Millis Public Library, 961 Main Street, Millis Medway Monster Mash 1 Mile & 5K, fundraiser for Medway Youth Football and Cheer, 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., 88 Summer Street, Medway, Come in costume, prizes for competitive runners, register by October 6 for t-shirts, visit medwaymonstermash.racewire.com for more information. October 30 Free Movie and Popcorn, Medway Public Library, 12:30 p.m. Join us for snacks and a sequel! The second movie from the creepy hotel in the scenic countryside of Transylvania! Wear a costume if you wish. Friends of the Millis Library Bag Sale, 1-3 p.m., Millis Public Library, 961 Main Street, Millis M/M
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