FRAMINGHAM, MA — Don’ forget to vote in the primary on Tuesday, September 19th. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to nominate your choice to serve in the State Legislature, as Governor and other state officers and members of the United States Congress.
Click here if you need to know where to vote: Where Do I Vote? You can also see the Democratic and Republican ballots to review the choices before you visit the polls by clicking on the link.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA– Here’s what’s happening at the Callahan in September:
Support Groups at Callahan Senior Center:
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC FOR SEPTEMBER – Wednesdays, September 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 9:30—11am & 12—1 pm
ATTENTION!!!! Due to the overwhelming response to the TAI CHI Demo, the instructor will be here for classes on both Mondays from 1:00-2:00 pm and Thursdays from 2:00-300 pm.
CARDIOVASCULAR CLINIC IN SEPTEMBER: The Cardiovascular Clinic will be on Tuesday, September 5th at 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM. A doctor from the MetroWest Medical Center and nurse Kitty Mahoney from the Framingham Board of Health will be at the Senior Center to check your blood pressure, answer any questions and address individual concerns. For further information, please contact Kitty Mahoney at 508-532-5472.
“Coffee & Conversation with State Rep. Tom Sannicandro” – Wednesday, September 6th, 2006 from 9:00 am – 10:00 am at Callahan Center – State Representative Tom Sannicandro will be here on Wednesday, September 6th and every 1st Wednesday of the month for informal discussions with seniors who would like to discuss any issues they may have. Please come meet with Rep. Sannicandro and have a cup of coffee!
“Office Hour with Pat Vinter of State Representative Karen Spilka’s office” – Wednesday, September 20th from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Pat will be here to hear your issues every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Rep. Spilka will be here every 3rd or 4th month for an office hour.
PRESCRIPTION ADVANTAGE Presentation – Monday, September 11, 2006 at 10:00 am at Callahan Center – If you plan to come to the presentation, please call 508-532-5980 or stop by the Center and register with the front desk.
Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning, and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services – water, gas, electricity or telephones were cut off? Come and listen to a presentation by the American Red Cross on Thursday, September 14th at 10:00 am at the Callahan Center. Bring a friend or a neighbor and learn what you need to know to be prepared and safe.
“Understanding Autism” with Nannette Ohman, Executive Director, Autism Alliance of Metrowest, Inc. – Monday, September 25th at 10:00 AM at the Callahan Center – Nannette will address the ‘Why’s’ and ‘How’s’ of Autism. She will help us recognize and understand these children. This information will be helpful for all parents, friends and grandparents of children with autism. If you would like to join us for this valuable presentation and refreshments, please call the Callahan Center to register at 508-532-5980.
Wednesday, September 27th, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Callahan Center – BankNorth Presents
“Senior Citizens Banking and Concerns” with Judy Spiewock – Judy will talk about banking concerns such as fraud, how to handle money, etc. Please join us for this informative presentation. Call the Center to reserve a seat at 508-532-5980. Refreshments will be served.
The Friends of Callahan Monthly Update – The next Friends’ General Meeting will be on Monday, September 18, 2006 at 1:30 pm. The Friends of Callahan would like to celebrate our first year in the new Center by having a flag-raising and dedication ceremony at this meeting. The American flag and pole were donated by Betty Matterazzo, Framingham Council on Aging Chair and her husband, Gene. A bronze plaque will be placed at the base of the pole to show it is dedicated to and in honor of our Service Men & Women. Entertainment by Gary Landgren. Refreshments will be served. Come and bring a friend!
Fall Program offered by Framingham State College,
Center for Lifelong Learners in Partnership with the Callahan Center
Course: World Religions Part II – “Islam”
Instructor: Professor Jason Giannetti, J.D.
Dates: Tuesday, September 26th and Tuesdays, October 3rd & 10th
Fee: $18.00 per person Time: 6:30 pm
This course will focus on the principles underlying the Muslim faith. We will examine the historical and cultural precursors of Islam, the vision of its prophet Muhammad, the rise of Islam to its Golden Age, and its place in the world today. We will also discuss comparative philosophical and theological approaches between Abrahamic religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as the social and political interactions these three great world religions have had in the past and the way history has shaped the current geopolitical situation.
Jason Giannetti received his B.A. degree Binghamton University, a Master’s of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School and a Master’s of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies from Brandeis University. He has a Juris Doctor degree from Boston College Law School.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – Dare Family Services is looking for loving people with room in their homes and in their hearts to help a child in need. Become a foster parent!
Every child deserves the chance to grow up in a nurturing home with a loving family. Unfortunately, this is not the case for many children. Thousands of children are abused or neglected by the people who are supposed to care for them the most: their parents. These children are left broken and vulnerable, stripped of their ability to trust. They have damaged self images and never believe they are truly safe and secure.
Dare Family Services is a private, nonprofit social services agency which provides a highly specialized type of foster care called Mentor. Dare provides Mentor homes for children who have been removed from their biological families due to abuse or neglect.
Every day, compassionate individuals open their homes and their hearts to give these children a second chance. These specialized foster parents, or Mentors, provide care, support, and help guide children into adulthood.
Dare Family Services currently looking for homes in MetroWest for local foster kids. If you have a desire to help a child in need of a family, please call Marilyn, (mdavidson@darefamily.org) or Janelle (Jmoore@darefamily.org)at (617) 628-3696. Please visit our website at www.darefamily.org
“Being a Mentor gives you a satisfaction not found in a typical 9-5 job. It’s a unique way to make a difference and give a young person a new chance in life.” – Janet R (Mentor).
Related Link: <http://www.darefamily.org>
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham Library patrons may now book their museum passes online on the Framingham Public Library website. The site lists the passes and when they are available for booking. Patrons can pick the museum and date that they want the passes for.
Passes must be picked up and returned at the main library reference desk on 49 Lexington St., Downtown Framingham. A valid Minuteman Library Network card is required.
Here is the list of museum passes available at the Framingham Library:
ACTON:
BOSTON:
FRAMINGHAM:
PLYMOUTH:
For more information, or to reserve a museum pass by phone, contact the Reference Department at 508-879-3570, ext. 221.
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FRAMINGHAM,MA — Kids Helping Kids!!! Many children want to go back to school each fall with the latest and greatest notebooks, pens, backpacks and other supplies. However, for some parents buying even the basic necessities is difficult. The United Way of Tri-County is asking for your help in making sure that every kid in the community has the tools they need to be ready to learn.
It’s a great opportunity for children to feel good about helping others.
How can you and/or your child help? Purchase a backpack and all the supplies to go with it. (See the list below of supplies needed) In order for the children to receive the backpacks before school starts please have the complete backpack to the United Way of Tri-County by August 4th.
The backpacks can be dropped off at The United Way of Tri County office at 46 Park Street, Framingham MA, Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm or at the MetroWest Daily News office.
Please call 1.888.811.3291 ext. 57 for more information.
You can also help local schools out while shopping for backpacks and supplies when you shop for them at Office Depot in Shoppers World, which has some great buys this week and backpacks starting at $ 9.99. Just mention a local school at checkout and Office Depot will donate 5 percent of your purchase to the school of your choice. See store for details and restrictions.
Supply list: Grades K-2
Qty./ Component/ Description
6 Folder, 2 pocket, Assorted Colors
3 Spiral Notebooks, 70 Ct., Wide Rule
2 Glue, School, Washable, 4 oz,
White 2 Glue Sticks, Dries Clear, .28 oz
1 Filler Paper, Wide Rule, 10.5 X 8, 150/Pack
2 Eraser, Pink, Large
1 Crayola Crayons, Tuck Box, 24/Box
1 Pencils, #2, All Wood, dozen
1 Facial Tissue, 2 Ply, 100 count
1 Scissors, 5 1/4″, Blunt Tip
1 Ruler, Plastic, 12″, Inches & Metric
1 Markers, 8 count, Washable, Wide
1 Sharpener, Pencil, Double Barrel, Canister
1 Pencil Case, Heavy-Duty, with zipper
2 Pencil Cap Erasers, 12 Pack
2 Pen, Medium Point, Red
1 Paint Set, Watercolor, 8 Colors with Brush
1 Backpack
Grades 3-5
Qty./ Component/ Description
4 Folders, 2 Pocket, Assorted Colors
3 Spiral Notebooks, 70 Count, Wide Rule
1 Glue, School, Washable, 4 oz, White
2 Glue Stick, Dries Clear, .28 oz
3 Pen, Medium Point, BLUE
3 Pen, Medium Point, RED
1 Filler Paper, Wide Rule, 10.5 X 8, 150/Pack
2 Eraser, Pink, Large
1 Crayola Crayons, Tuck Box, 24/Box
1 Pencils, #2, All Wood, dozen
1 Facial Tissue, 2 Ply, 100 count
1 Scissors, 5 1/4″, Pointed Tip
1 Ruler, Plastic, 12″, Inches & Metric
1 Markers, 8 count, Washable, Wide
1 Colored Pencils, 12 count, 7″
1 Sharpener, Pencil, Double Barrel, Canister
1 Pencil Case, Heavy-Duty, with zipper
1 Paint Set, Watercolor, 8 Colors with Brush
1 Backpack
Grades 6-12:
Qty./ Component/ Description
3 Folders, 2 Pocket, Assorted Colors
3 Spiral Notebooks, 70 Count, Wide Rule
1 Glue, School, Washable, 4 oz, White
1 Glue Stick, Dries Clear, .28 oz
4 Pen, Medium Point, BLUE
2 Pen, Medium Point, RED
1 Filler Paper, Wide Rule, 10.5 X 8, 150/Pack
2 Eraser, Pink, Large
1 Pencils, #2, All Wood, dozen
1 Facial Tissue, 2 Ply, 100 count
1 Scissors, 5 1/4″, Pointed Tip
1 Ruler, Plastic, 12″, Inches & Metric, Asst.
1 Colored Pencils, 12 count, 7″
1 Sharpener, Pencil, Double Barrel, Canister
1 Highlighter, Student Size, Yellow 1 Highlighter, Student Size, Pink
1 Pocket Dictionary
1 Calculator, Solar Power, Large Display
1 Pencil Case, Heavy-Duty, with zipper
1 Protractor, Plastic, Transparent, 6″, 1 80û
1 Backpack
See www.unitedwaytri-county.org for more info.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Belfast Cowboys, a popular local Irish group, have been rescheduled to play at the Downtown Concert on Thursday night from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
This will be the last concert of the Downtown Common Summer Concert series. The Common is located across from the Fabricplace and in front of the Armenian Church.
Bring a chair or blanket. Plenty of free parking adjacent to the common.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – Happenings in August at the Callahan Senior Center on Union Ave:
Support Groups at Callahan Senior Center – Bereavement Support Group: Mondays, August 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 10:00 am. Diabetic Support Group: Please call Center for date and time. Grandparent Support Group: Please call Center for date and time Low Vision Group: Friday, August 18th at 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Massage Therapy: Thursday, August 3rd by appt. only. Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, August 15th at 1:30 pm. Podiatry: Monday, August 14th from 12:30 pm to 3:15 pm, by appt. only. Stroke Survivors’ Support Group: No support group meeting in August. Next meeting will be on Tuesday, September 5th at 1:00 pm.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC FOR AUGUST – Wednesdays, August 2, 9 and 16 only
from 9:30—11am & 12—1 pm. No blood pressure clinic on August 23rd and 30th.
CARDIOVASCULAR CLINIC IN SEPTEMBER – The Cardiovascular Clinic will be on Tuesday, September 5th at 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM. A doctor from the MetroWest Medical Center and nurse Kitty Mahoney from the Framingham Board of Health will be at the Senior Center to check your blood pressure, answer any questions and address individual concerns. For further information, please contact Kitty Mahoney at 508-532-5472.
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAM – The Property Tax Relief Program will open registration in the month of August. If you qualify for this program, you may work 74.4 hours and get a credit of $500.00 off your property taxes. Please call Kay Leeland at 508-532-5980, extension 4106 for an appointment. No applications will be accepted without an appointment.
Thursday, August 24th, 2006 at 10:00 am at the Callahan Center -“History of the Office of the Sheriff and What They Do Today – Senior Safety Issues” – Captain Dan Moore, Deputy Superintendent of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, will be here to talk to you about the history of the Sheriff’s Office and what they do today. He will also discuss senior safety issues. Come and join us for this interesting and informative presentation with refreshments. Please call the Callahan Center at 508-532-5980 or stop by the reception desk if you are at the Center to let us know you are planning to attend.
Tai Chi Program at Callahan – We are looking into having Tai Chi Classes at the Center, however we need to know how many seniors are interested. Classes would be on Monday afternoons at Callahan Center from 1:00—2:00 pm. Cost is $3.00 per class. Classes will start on Monday, September 11th.
If you are interested in Tai Chi, please call the Center at 508-532-5980 and leave your name and phone number. If you are unfamiliar with Tai Chi and would like to see a demonstration, please come to the Center on Monday, August 28th at 1:00 pm.
Interested in playing Scrabble??? – A couple of seniors are looking for some scrabble partners. If you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday mornings at 10:00 am at the Callahan Center, please call the Center at 508-532-5980 and leave your name and telephone number. Doris Hervey or Karolyne White will call you to set up a start date.
Fall Programs offered by Framingham State College, Center for Lifelong Learners in Partnership with the Callahan Center
Course: World Religions Part II – “Islam” Instructor: Professor Jason Giannetti, J.D.
Dates: Tuesday, September 26th and Tuesdays, October 3rd & 10th at 6:30 pm – Fee: $18.00 pp
This course will focus on the principles underlying the Muslim faith. We will examine the historical and cultural precursors of Islam, the vision of its prophet Muhammad, the rise of Islam to its Golden Age, and its place in the world today. We will also discuss comparative philosophical and theological approaches between Abrahamic religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as the social and political interactions these three great world religions have had in the past and the way history has shaped the current geopolitical situation.
Course: “The Trilogy of Love: Three Operas”
Instructor: Mark Evans, Administrator of the Arts and Humanities Program Series
Date: Thursdays, October 12th, 19th & 26th at 10:00 am – Fee: $18.00 pp
Composer W.A. Mozart and librettist Lorenzo da Ponte put before the world three operas that challenged and changed everything operatic from form to content. Often referred to as the “Triology of Love”, join Mark Evans as he begs the question: What’s love got to do with it? Mr. Evans plans to discuss the three operas: Le Nozze di Figro, Cosi fan tutte, and Don Giovanni.
Course: “Give Your Heart a Gift this Holiday Season: Ways to Enhance Your Heart Health”
Instructor: Jessica Hodge, Ph. D.
Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 6:30 pm – Fee: $6.00 pp
Professor Jessica Hodge will discuss the ways to put a plan in place to reduce the stress of the holidays. Often we spend too much time, we do too much, and we eat and drink too much during the holiday season. We’ll examine how our holiday food and drink can be heart-healthy and discuss ways to handle potential indulgences. Be prepared to sample holiday treats!
Art Instruction at Callahan – Kathleen Wirtanen, Art Instructor, is interested in coming to the Callahan Center for an 8-week art course. Classes are geared for beginners, but all are welcome. You will learn the basics of pencil drawing and instruction will also be given for the use of Micron pens for Pen & Ink drawings. Classes will take place at Callahan Center on Thursday mornings from 10:00 am—11:30 am in the Multi-purpose Room and will run for 8 weeks starting Thursday, September 14th. The cost per class will be $3.00 per person.
Items you will need for class are: a kneaded eraser, Ebony drawing pencil by Sanford, or an #HB or #2 pencil, 11 x 14 or larger pad of white drawing paper, 11 x 14 pad of BRISTOL paper (Strathmore or Canson brands are good) and Micron pens in color black, sizes 01, 03 and/or size 05. These supplies are available at A.C. Moore, Staples, Office Max or any Art Supply store. Online stores you could try are www.DickBlick.com or www.cheapjoes.com. If interested, please call the Center at 508-532-5980 to register, and leave your name and phone number.
NOTICE: MBTA Senior ID Cards – The MBTA (Mass Bay Transportation Auth.) will replace all valid existing cards and issue new cards to customers 65+ (with proof of age) on: Thursday, August 17th between the hours of 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Callahan Center 535 Union Avenue, Framingham MA. Please call Ann Steacie at 508-532-5980, ext. 4113 with any questions.
Save the Date!! Do you want to save $ on Prescription Drugs? Monday, September 11th at 10:00 am
Come to the Callahan Center and learn about our state’s Prescription Drug Program: Prescription Advantage
Heritage Gallery would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Seniors for their generosity in providing merchandise to be sold for the benefit of the Friends of Callahan Building Fund.
Heritage Gallery will re-open Wednesday, September 6th with hours from 10:00 am – 2:15 pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. There will be many new things to see – jewelry displays, collectibles, beautiful lace doilies and many lovely items for the home. Come in with your holiday shopping list to find suitable gifts for all at very reasonable prices. Looking forward to serving the Community in the coming season!
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Interested in conserving water? Keep your garden green all summer long with a New England Rain barrel. Special offer: Framingham residents can get the barrel for only $ 62, instead of the regular price of $ 85.
To order, call: (877) 977-3135 toll free, or order online at www.nerainbarrel.com.
This is a limited offer. All orders must be received by New England Rain Barrel prior to or on August 17, 2006.
Pickup will be at the DPW Operations Center, 100 Western Avenue
in Framingham on Saturday August 19, 2006 from 9 a.m. until noon.
All area residents are invited to participate in this conservation program!
The program is subsidized by DEP but Framingham doesn’t have a grant to provide the rain barrels. This is a one time event in Framingham for 2006. The DPW and Conservation Commission do no work other than promoting the event and then supplying some support staff on the delivery date, August 19, 2006.
Why a rain barrel? Residential irrigation can account for 400f domestic water consumption in a given municipality. Rain barrels not only store water, they help decrease demand during the sweltering summer months.
Only ¼ inch of rainfall runoff from the average roof will completely fill the typical barrel.
Collection of water from rooftop runoff can provide an ample supply of this free “soft water” containing no chlorine, lime or calcium. Because it tends to have fewer sediments and dissolved salts than municipal water, rain water is ideal for planter beds for a multitude of applications, including biodynamic and organic vegetable gardens, planter beds for botanicals, indoor tropicals like ferns and orchids, automobile washing and cleaning household windows. Saving water in this manner will reduce your demand of treated tap water and save money by lowering your monthly bill.
Rain water diversion also helps decrease the burden on water treatment facilities and municipal drainage systems during storms. The storage of rain water is also recommended for general emergency preparedness, or for areas prone to disasters or drought.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — MetroWest has free summer concerts every week night, with most series running at least through mid-August. Bring a blanket or chair, pack a cooler and the kids and head out for a pleasant evening of community and music.
Below is a listing of concert series we’ve come across:
Sudbury: Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at Haskell Field (at the corner of Hudson Rd and Fairbanks Rd.), Sudbury Summer Concert Series through August 14th.
Ashland: Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at Stone Park. Rediscover Ashland Summer Concert Series sponsored by Ashland Business Association, through August 29th.
Holliston: Tuesday evenings 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Goodwill Park, Green St., off Rt. 16, call 508-429-9414. Holliston Council for the Arts concert series.
Milford: Tuesday evenings at 6:30 at the Milford Musicians Pavilion, Milford Park, corner of Congress & Walnut Streets. Commerce Bank Family Night at the Bandstand 2006 concert series.
Hudson: Wednesday evening July 19 at 6:30, Wood Park Summer Concert Series through August 16th.
Wellesley: Wednesday, July 19, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Wellesley Town Greene. Summertime ’06 Concert sponsored by Wellesley Fire Fighters Union, Local 1795 and Wellesley Recreation Commission.
Framingham: Thursday evenings, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Downtown Common, Concord & Park Sts., Downtown Solutions Summer Concert series through July 27th.
Marlborough: Thursdays, 7 – 9 p.m., Union Common, corner of Main and Bolton Sts. Call 508-624-6925. Summer Concert Series through August 17th.
Framingham: Friday evenings, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Framingham Centre Common, Edgell Rd., Town of Framingham Concerts on the Green series through Sept. 1st. Call 508-532-5485.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – MetroWest has a number of Fourth of July parades, fireworks, and concerts within a easy driving distance. Some are part of a weekend or daylong series of activities. Note the day as not all are on July 4th. Below are events by category:
July 3rd:
July 4th:
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