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  • Summer 2009 Library Hours

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – As in summer’s past, the Framingham Public Library and the McAuliffe Branch are modifying their hours during July and August.

    McAuliffe Library is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is closed Saturdays and Sundays. NOTE: McAuliffe is never open on Sundays during the school year.

    The main library is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until noon. Closed on Sundays until October 4th, 2009.

    This is not the first time that the main library has curtailed the Saturday hours during the summer. Some patrons may remember summers when the library closed at 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Usually the main library reopens on Sundays after Labor Day, but due to budget restraints, Saturday hours were reduced and the date for resumption of Sunday afternoon hours was pushed back.

    On Friday, August 7th, both libraries will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:3 p.m. They are closing early for staff development. Visit www.framinghamlibrary.org for more info.

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  • Many Happy Reunions

    This past weekend we went to a class reunion weekend.  Wow.  It was an uplifting experience.  We had conversations with people we only knew slightly in high school, but it didn’t matter.  We shared many common bonds, experiences, and viewpoints.

    Because of our age bracket, we could share not only parenting stories, but also how we have had to deal with our aging or incapacitated parents, and in some cases, the deaths of spouses and parents.

    Many classmates were living in their parents’ houses, and some continued their parents’ local businesses.  Quite a few married classmates or someone a grade or two ahead or behind from our high school.  One married one of our teachers.  Two of our teachers, who got to know each other while they monitored the hallways from adjacent classrooms, married.

    So a good percentage of our class attended.  Some were easy to recognize and remember the name, others we knew the face, but thank goodness for nametags.  Some, well, really thank goodness for nametags.

    We had skipped quite a few reunions due to shyness, and not being sure about some extra pounds and wrinkles.  But, in the end, it didn’t matter, some looked better, others did not.  Hair, and having some, or not, seemed more defining as far as looks go.

    The important thing was being there, sharing old times and talking about then and now.  There was a high level of comfort and everyone was ready to chat with everyone, no icebreakers needed.  It was one of the best times in our lives.  We’re sorry we skipped so many.

    While we went to a school much smaller than Framingham’s, we’d still recommend going to a Framingham reunion, because there are so many places and experiences here to  reminisce about and savor.  Not to mention that many fabulous and solid people call Framingham their hometown and a reunion is a great way to reconnect, if only for a few hours.

    We welcome notices of class reunions.  Organizers are welcome to post them on the community calendar and to email us notices at info@framingham.com.  We’d also love to receive stories about Framingham’s class reunions.

  • AUGUST 2009 CALLAHAN HAPPENINGS

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – What’s Happening at the Callahan Senior Center in August:

    Friday, August 28th at 11:00 am – 2nd Annual Veterans’ Appreciation Luncheon. Seating is limited; tickets will only be given to a Veteran and one guest. Please call the Callahan Center at 508-532-5980 by August 21st to reserve a seat at the luncheon.

    Support Groups at Callahan Senior Center: Bereavement Support Group: Mondays, August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 10:00 am. ‘Better Breathers’ Support Group: Wednesday, August 12 at 12:00 noon. Caregivers’ Support Group: No meeting in August. Meetings will resume in September. Diabetes Support Group: No meeting in August. Meetings will resume on Tuesday, September 29 at 10:00 am. Grandparent Support Group: Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 pm. Please call the Center to confirm in the event of a change. Low Vision Group: Friday, August 21, at 1:00 pm. Massage Therapy: Thursdays, August 6 & 20 (by appt. only). Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, August 18 at 1:30 pm. Podiatry: Wed., August 12 with Dr. John 12:30 – 4:00 pm . Wed., August 26, with Dr. Lukoff from 1:00 – 3:30 pm (by appt. only). Stroke Survivors’ Support Group: Monday, August 3 at 1:00 pm.

    BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC FOR AUGUST – Wednesdays, August 5 & 12 from 9:30—12:30 pm. Blood Pressure Clinic reopens Wednesday, September 2nd.

    PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAM FY 2010 – The Callahan Center will be taking appointments for the Property Tax Relief Program starting in August. Please call Janice McIntyre at 508-532-5980, extension 4106.

    Interested in Tatting? If you are interested in Tatting, the Callahan Center has received a request to start up a Tatting group. Please call Heather Pippos, Activities Manager at the Callahan Center, at 508-532-5980, extension 4110.

    Thursday, August 13th at 2:30 pm , Instructor, Donna Travers, is offering a free, one-time only, Muscle strengthening Demonstration Class for men only at the Callahan Center.

    Thursday, August 27th at 3:00 pm, Instructor Robin Natanel will offer a complimentary demonstration of her Tai Chi class.

    Wednesday, September 9th at 10:00 am HERITAGE GALLERY will re-open on and has openings for volunteer sales clerks. If you have retail sales experience and would like to apply, please contact Lorraine Fournier, our Volunteer Coordinator, at 508-532-5980, extension 4102. Heritage Gallery is open Wednesday through Friday, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm and volunteer hours would be in 4-hour increments.

    And, coming in September:

    “BACK IN ACTION” SALE

    at The Heritage Gallery

    The Heritage Gallery, after being closed for the month of August, is BACK IN ACTION with a SALE and loads of new, fresh merchandise beginning on Wednesday, September 9th. The Gallery reopens at 10:00 am; the SALE will take place the 9th, 10th and 11th only. There have been some exciting changes in the Gallery as volunteers have come forth to arrange new items, set up displays, polish and scrub every surface. Bring your friends and have fun shopping! Gallery hours are Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 10:00 am—2:30 pm.

    Wednesday, September 16, 2009 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm -Callahan Center & ‘Best of Times’ Presents a Travel Show Featuring new Multi-day Tours for 2010!

    Thursday, Sept. 17th – New Painting Class for the Fall 2009 – A six week course in Acrylic Painting will be offered at the Callahan Center starting on. Class will be held every Thursday for 6 weeks from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $56.00 and is due when you register. Also, a list of acrylic painting supplies needed for the course will be available when you register. Please sign up no later than September 10th by calling the reception desk at the Callahan Center.

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