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  • FHS’s Marvelous Marketplace

    It has been a week since the Framingham High Marketplace, but I am still in awe of the great spirit of cooperation evident among the parents and students who pulled together the event.

    To support the school’s athletics, the various teams and their parents pitched in to make money to fund their activities.  They didn’t just create another holiday shopping event, they embellished it with entertainment, and with creative ways of making money with raffles and sales of goodies and gifts. 

    For vendors, it was a dream experience as far as set up and break down.  Parent greeters and facilitators directed students to help with loading and unloading.   Shuttle service was provided to and from parking.  Tables and chairs were provided at a nominal fee. 

    For shoppers there was a good mix of vendors with reasonably priced goods.  Among the more unique items were desk signs made from Scrabble tiles and bags stitched from Capri Sun drink pouches.

    While some traditions, such as Flag Day celebrations, have gone by the wayside due to lack of funds and volunteer support, the Framingham High Marketplace looks to be an indicator that the community still has  the will and spirit to come together to create and nourish new volunteer initiatives.

  • CALLAHAN HAPPENINGS for DECEMBER 2009

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Events and news from  Callahan Senior Center, Framingham, MA.

    CRAFT SHOW & BAKE SALE – Saturday, December 12th from 9:00am-2:00pm Callahan Center (jewelry, clothing, arts & crafts & White Elephant Tables) No admission fee.

    Heritage Gallery –  Do you need a pretty plate on which to place your cookies for the Neighborhood Holiday Cookie Swap? Do you need some stocking stuffers for $1.00? Does your mantle need a touch of red and green to help usher in the holiday season? How about a pair of sparkly earrings or a necklace to wear to the Holiday Sing-a-long Concert? If so, then we will be looking for you at the Heritage Gallery in the Callahan Center on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

    Holiday Open House – Monday, December 21st from 12 noon until 2:00 pm at Callahan Center. There will be music by disc jockey Bob Fisher, dancing and refreshments.

    New Year’s Eve Day CELEBRATE! It’s fun, it’s a party and it’s a great deal! —December 31, 2009 Noon time Luncheon (Prime Rib or Chicken) at Lantana, Randolph, MA $69.00 pp Dancing & easy listening, New Year’s Countdown with confetti celebration and Champagne toast! Depart from Callahan at 10:30am and arrive back to Center at 4:30pm. To sign up, please call the Callahan Travel Office, Mon.-Fri. between 10 am-2 pm at 508-532-5980, extension 3.

    Support Groups at Callahan Senior Center:

    Bereavement Support Group: Mondays, December 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10:00 am.

    ‘Better Breathers’ Support Group: Wednesday, December 9 at 1:00 pm.

    Diabetes Support Group: Tuesday, December 29 at 10:00 am.

    Grandparent Support Group: Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00 pm. Please call the Center to confirm in the event of a change.

    Low Vision Group: Friday, December 18 at 1:00 pm.

    Massage Therapy: Thursday, December 3 (by appt. only).

    Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, December 15 at 1:30 pm.

    Podiatry: Wed., December 9 with Dr. John 1:00 – 4:00 pm & Wed., December 30, with Dr. Lukoff from 1:00 – 3:30 pm (by appt. only).

    Stroke Survivors’ Support Group: Monday, December 7 at 1:00 pm.

    Caregivers’ Support Group Notice – Due to the Metrowest Office closing and moving to Boston, Judith Chaloux, Bereavement Coordinator, will no longer be able to come to the Callahan Center to host the Caregivers’ Support Group. We are in the process of contacting the Boston office to find a coordinator to host the group here at the Center. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

    BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC FOR DECEMBER     – Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 9:30am—12:30pm

    Town of Framingham & Callahan Center Snowstorm Policy Notice – If the schools close due to snowstorms or other inclement weather days, there will be no activities at the Center. On these days, the Town of Framingham Staff will be available to you at the Center, unless the Town of Framingham declares an emergency closing.

    Please note:     Due to a lack of storage space at the Callahan Center, please be advised that we can no longer accept donations of books, magazines, puzzles and other miscellaneous items until further notice. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this request.

  • Photos with Santa on Sat. Dec. 12th at Nobscot’s Cafe

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Republican Town Committee is hosting a holiday get-together on Saturday, December 12 from 8:30 to 10:30 in the morning. Please join us at Nobscot’s Cafe, 847 Edgell Road for light refreshments and photos with Santa. A donation of $5.00 is requested but children under 14 will be our guests.

    Mary Z. Connaughton, Republican candidate for State Auditor and Ed McGrath, Republican candidate for State Senator will be there to greet you. Questions/comments to Connie Barnes – 508 879-1834.

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