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  • Callahan Senior Center Happenings – May 2006

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Here’s what’s happening in May at the Callahan Senior Center;

    Callahan Center’s Senior Week Festivities – May 8th -12th, 2006

    Monday, May 8th – New Members Open House at Callahan Center from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Come and join us for a tour of the Center followed by Coffee and Danish which will be available in the Friends Café. Wednesday, May 10th – Cameron Middle School Jazz Band at Callahan Center from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. If you plan to attend the jazz concert, a pizza lunch will be available. A $2.00 donation is requested. Please call the Center at 508-532-5980 to reserve a seat. We must receive your reservation no later than Monday, May 8th. Limited to the first 75 people.

    Thursday, May 11th – Haircuts and Manicures compliments of Keefe Technical Cosmetology Students from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Please call the Center at 508-532-5980 to make an appt.

    Friday, May 12th – Volunteer Luncheon at Keefe Technical High School Dining Room at 11:30 am followed by inspirational speakers at 12:45 in the Keefe Auditorium. (This luncheon is by invitation only).

    STROKE SUPPORT SERVICES – Monday, May 8th from 1:00 – 2:15 pm at Callahan Center

    The Stroke Support Services would like to invite you to attend our meeting on May 8th. We will show a video, and several of our Stroke Survivors will be speaking about their experiences dealing with their illness and their healing. Volunteer nurses, Irene Jones and Jody Mahan, will be available for your questions.

    ANGIOPLASTY PRESENTATION – Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 10:00 am at the Callahan Center. Angioplasty is a medical procedure in which a balloon is used to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels of the heart, the so called, coronary arteries. It is not considered to be a type of surgery. Blockages or narrowed arteries are caused by fat and cholesterol that can accumulate on the inside of the artery to form deposits called plaque. Since these arteries supply circulation to the heart muscle itself, this narrowing or blockage can be quite serious. In many cases, if the blockage is not too severe, a balloon catheter may be used to open theses arteries. This procedure would be done as an alternative to open heart surgery which is a serious operation. (Source: MEDLINEPLUS 2006). Come and learn more about this valuable, lifesaving procedure. Please call the Center at 508-532-5980 to reserve a seat!

    ARTHRITIS PRESENTATION – Thursday, May 18th at 10:00 am at Callahan Center – Please join us for this informative presentation on arthritis. Please call the Center at 508-532-5980 to reserve a seat.

    SENIORS’ SPRING DANCE on Friday, May 19th, from 5:00—8:00 pm for all you seniors who want to kick up your heels! Bob Fisher of ‘Music, Music, Music Memories’ will be here to play all your favorites. Dance the night away and enjoy some soft drinks and light refreshments. Don’t stay away if you are single, Bob plays a great variety of music to include line dancing, the stroll, the twist and many more! A donation of $5.00 per person is requested to cover the DJ’s expenses and the refreshments. Please call the Center at 508-532-5980 and let us know if you plan to attend. Attire is casual.

    Support Groups at Callahan Senior Center: Bereavement Support Group: Mondays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 10:00 am. Diabetic Support Group: The Diabetic Support Group will not meet during the months of May and June. The group will resume in July. Grandparent Support Group: Tuesday, May 9 at 1:00 pm and Tuesday, May 23 at 6:45 pm. Low Vision Group: Friday, May 19 at 1:00 – 3:00 pm, the Low Vision Group will meet jointly with the MetroWest Radio Reading Service, who will hold their annual Radio Reading Appreciation Day. Massage Therapy: Thursday, May 4 by appt. only. Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, May 16 at 1:30 pm. Podiatry: Monday, May 8 from 12:30 pm to 3:15 pm, by appt. only. Stroke Survivors’ Support Group: Monday, May 8 at 1:00 pm.

    BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC FOR MAY – Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 – 9:30—11am & 12—1 pm

    CARDIOVASCULAR CLINIC IN APRIL: The Cardiovascular Clinic will be on Tuesday, May 2nd 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.

    Basic Sign Language Course Offered at Callahan Center – If you are interested in learning the basics of Sign Language, we are hoping to start a 6-week course in June of this year. A $12.00 donation is required to cover the instructor’s fee. It’s a fun and an educational activity to know. You might know someone who signs or you might just want to be able to say hello to someone who you see signing on the bus, in a restaurant or wherever you might be. Please call Lorraine Fournier at 508-532-5980 to sign up for this exciting new offering at the Center.

    Please remember to register for all events to be guaranteed of a seat. Some events have limited seating, so don’t wait! Call the Center today at 508-532-5980. Thank you!

    Mother’s Day Gifts At Heritage Gallery – You will find fabulous, unique and beautiful gifts for Mother! We are located at 535 Union Avenue, Framingham. We are open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 am to 2:15 pm.

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  • Library Celebrates 150 Years This Weekend

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Public Library is capping a year of special events, with a special weekend of activities as it celebrates its 150th anniversary.

    Activities on Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30th include puppet shows, Dixieland Jazz, storytelling, and an appearance by mystery writer Robert Parker.

    For details, and times, go to the Framingham Library’s website: www.framinghamlibrary.org

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  • Yard Sale to Support Our Troops

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Grace Chapel of Lexington, Framingham Community will hold a MULTI-FAMILY YARD/BAKE SALE 9:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, May 13, 2006 RAIN OR SHINE at 99 Baldwin Ave., Framingham.

    PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING YARD SALE ITEMS: 100 percent of the proceeds to benefit & support our local troops through one or all of the following local non-profit charities “Operation Homefront, Homes for Our Troops, and Mass Local Heroes.”

    Contact Larry at 774-279-2276 or jen at jeniebeens@aol.com to arrange pick up/drop off times & for more info. Don’t miss out on your chance to clear out your closets & support our local troops! Come, browse, have a donut or cup of coffee TO BENEFIT OUR TROOPS and get a great deal!!

    Thank you to Dunkin Donuts at 1170 Worcester Road, Framingham for their generosity in donating coffee & donuts! Thank you to Ashland Mini Storage, 11 Nickerson Rd. (off 126) in Ashland for donating storage space to house our donations.

    Volunteers and donations welcome!

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  • Earth Day Activities 2006

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Celebrate Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, in Framingham at the Downtown Common and at Garden in the Woods.

    From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. there is free fun for families, children and adults at the Park Street Downtown Common, at the intersection of Concord and Howard Streets. Local artist, Nancie Handy, will coordinate art activities and games. Angie Fowler, Recycling Coordinator, will provide composting demonstrations with free information about building your own compost bin. Recycle ink jet cartridges, toner cartridges and cell phones at the event! Call 508-620-4900 for more information.

    From noon until 4 p.m. visit the New England Wild Flower Society’s Garden in the Woods off Hemenway Rd. for their free Earth Day celebration. Enjoy Garden tours on the half-hour, scavenger hunts, wild flower seed plantings, Mother Earth’s juggling act at noon, conversations with Granny and Grandpa Granite. Enjoy famed nature illustrator, Gordon Morrison. Live Animal Shows at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Call 508-877-7630 for details.

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  • 2006 Boston Marathon Information

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Transportation information for Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17th, 2006 — Route 135 will be closed from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

    Pearl Street Parking Garage will open at 6:00 AM. No Fee on Marathon Day. Open garage – cars can enter and leave anytime.

    Trains are running on a normal weekday schedule.

    Official Marathon Bus — Cavalier Coach — Joan Libby – 617-330-1234

    Getting To Downtown Framingham: Coming from the north or south? The Town of Framingham’s LIFT Public Transit System will operate LIFT bus routes 3 and 6 on Patriots Day allowing many MetroWest area residents to leave their automobiles at home.

    For more information regarding the LIFT Public Transit System, visit the Town of Framingham’s web site at: www.framinghamma.gov or call 508-532-5459 or 800-649-6096.

    Coming from the east or west? Take the MBTA Commuter Train into Downtown Framingham. The station is located directly adjacent to the Boston Marathon route, and three blocks from Framingham’s Cultural Triangle. For MBTA schedule information call 800-392-6100 (TTY 617-222-5146), or visit their web site at www.mbta.com.

    Officials urge you to take Public Transportation when possible.

    For more information – Boston Athletic Association – www.baa.org — 617-236-1652.

    Don’t forget to visit the Free Framingham Rotary Multicultural Fair from 1 – 4 p.m. in Downtown Framingham at the Memorial Building and at the Civic League. Food, crafts, music, fun!

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  • Nature Trail Boardwalk Bash

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Friends of Saxonville are organizing a work party to rebuild the boardwalk along the Carol Getchell Nature Trail. Fall flooding caused some of the boardwalks to leave their supports and be displaced.

    Volunteers are needed to help on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to put the boardwalks back in place.

    To register, or for information, please call George Dixon at 508-877-7268 or David Longden at 508-877-7034 or visit www.saxonville.org

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  • Memorial Commemorative Bus Trip

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Sunday May 28 the Elks of Framingham will subsidize a bus to Bourne National Cemetery to observe the annual Memorial Commemorative Event to be held at this site on Cape Cod. The event is for all those who had worn the uniform of the various branches of our military.

    The bus trip includes a box lunch on the way as well as a barbeque at the Elks afterward. The trip leaves the Elks parking lot at 450 Union Ave at 10:15am promptly and returns for a barbeque at 4:30pm.

    The cost to anyone, (public invited), is a mere $10 with a check made out to “FRAMINGHAM ELKS” PO Box 4747, Framingham, MA 01704. Seating is limited so send in your check as to not be disappointed.

    A truly patriotic event that includes the Maritime Academy Band, a 21 gun salute by 105 mm howitzers of the Massachusetts National Guard, a possible flyover of helicopters of the aviation unit of the Guard and a 25 wreath presentation by various organizations present.

    With the cost of gas, the hassles of driving and an opportunity for one to really see what it’s all about how our state veterans organizations honors those who served, come, and send your reservation check and be counted as one who “SUPPORTS THE TROOPS.”

    For info call ELK, Nick Paganella (508) 872 – 5895, or email antrim@rcn.com

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  • Texas Hold ’em Tournament

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Marian High School Boosters is holding a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker tournament on Saturday, April 22 to benefit Marian High School Athletics. The tournament will take place from 7-11 PM in the MHS cafeteria.

    Doors open at 6:00 for registration and novice instruction for anyone new to Texas Hold ‘Em that would like to play. Prizes will be awarded for 1st through 5th place, with 60% of the proceeds going to MHS Athletics. Prizes will be in the form of American Express gift certificates.

    Beer and wine will be sold. There will also be a 50-50 raffle and a silent auction for some great sports items. If you pre-register by April 16th you will receive $10 off the $85 entry fee and 500 in bonus chips. Players must be 21 years of age or older.

    For more info or a registration form, please visit our website at www.marianhigh.org, call Doug Monahan at 508-877-8574 or email mustangboostersclub@comcast.net

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  • Computer Recycling Fundraiser

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation will hold a Computer Recycling Event on Saturday April 29, 2006 at the Framingham High School parking lot, from 9 AM to 3 PM.

    Computers contain very toxic materials, including mercury, lead, cadmium and flame-retardents, which if released into the air and water can severely damage our environment.

    Your electronic equipment will be recycled in an environmentally responsible way by Onyx Environmental Services.

    Suggested tax-free donations to support the Mazie Mentoring Program at Framingham High are:

    • CRT Monitors: $15 ea.
    • Desk top or lap top computers: $10 ea.
    • Printers, Fax machines: $10 ea.
    • Other electronic devices: $10 ea.
    • Keyboards, Mice, Speakers: Free

    Area residents and businesses are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to help the planet and support this community based mentoring program.

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  • Annual Town Election Results (2006)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Voter turnout was 16 percent in Framingham’s annual election.

    Winners were: Board of Selectmen: Jason Smith; Planning Board: Tom Mahoney and Carol Spack; School Committee: Pam Richardson and Andy Limeri; Keefe Tech School Committee: Nelson Goldin, Argentina Arias, and Esther Hopkins; Town Moderator: Joel Winett.

    At the first Board of Selectmen meeting following the election, Dennis Giombetti was voted chair.

    The detailed official results of the 2006 Annual Town Election on April 4, 2006 can be found on the town gevernment website.

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