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TEDxNatick, “Stories That Inspire,” Samantha Heywood Named Director of Set for Jan. 23 Natick’s Museum of World War II

By Cynthia Whitty

The 2016 TEDxNatick team has scheduled speakers for its live event on Jan. 23 at the Natick High School Performing Arts Theater. More than a dozen local and regional speakers will bring their inspiring stories from medi-

will give a talk at the event.

The theme for the full-day event is “Stories That Inspire.”

Tickets can be purchased on the event’s website, www.tedxnatick.org.

TEDxNatick speakers confirmed to date

Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone and understands the global challenges of addressing epidemics in a modern world.

Paul Castagno is a 5th degree Black Belt, and owner of and chief instructor at Revolution Martial Fitness in Natick. Cast-

Nahid Bhadelia, M.D., is Director of Infection Control and Medical Response at National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratory (NEIDL) at Boston University. She served as a frontline physician during the recent

Ken Rendell

Clayton Raithel

agno received his master level in Kempo and has extensive training in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Kali, Kung-fu and Muay Thai and is also under-

cine, technology, literature, history, martial arts and everyday life to the stage for a full TEDx experience. There will be a few surprises as well, including at least one Natick High School student who

TEDXNATICK Grace Lin

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By Terri Sorensen, Contributing Writer Samantha Heywood is the recently appointed Museum Director and Director of Exhibits at Natick’s Museum of World War II, the most comprehensive collection of related artifacts and documents in the world. Heywood hails from England and formerly was Director of Public Programs at the Imperial War Museum in London.

Heywood got into the museum business by accident. Her father was a professor at an arts college, and her mother taught art to colorblind students and owned her own business. An only child, Heywood was encouraged by her parents to “do what makes you happy.” But teaching must have been in her blood, as Samantha herself be-

came a history teacher out of college. She lived in London, but the school she taught at was in the suburbs. She wanted to work in the city, so she interviewed and got a job as an education officer/administrator at the Churchill War Rooms.

Her work there inspired her to write, Churchill, a textbook geared to older adolescents.

In Heywood’s version of “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon,” she somewhat proudly offered that there are “two degrees between me and Stalin,” as well as between her and Churchill.

Although she studied ancient and modern history, she prefers the period from World War I onward. When asked what sparked her particular interest in the Second World

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going the yearlong Ultimate Black Belt Test. He teaches his students that giving back to the community is a key facet of their martial arts training.

David Coleman is Lecturer of Music and Director of the Third Day Gospel Choir at Tufts University and Director of Choral Music at Dana Hall School in Wellesley. The BBC series, “First Person,” showcased Coleman’s passion for gospel music and his success in attracting over 225 students of all faiths to participate in the choir. In 2014, he and members of his choir performed at the White House holiday celebration.

Matthew Dicks is an 18-time MOTH StorySLAM champion and three-time GrandSLAM champion. He is also an elementary school teacher, author, storyteller, blogger, a wedding DJ, a minister and a life coach.

Regie Gibson is a National PoetrySlam Champion, song-

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writer, author, workshop facilitator and educator. Gibson and his work have been featured in the film, love jones, on NPR and on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. Kris Girrell is an executive leadership coach, co-owner of the Goddard Preschool in Reading, and author of A Married Man’s Survival Guide. Girrell believes that emotional intelligence plays a fundamental role in successful leadership. He is a co-organizer of Operation ELF (Everybody Loves Families), which spreads the holiday spirit to hundreds of underprivileged children in Framingham each December.

Grace Lin is an esteemed author and illustrator of books for children and teens. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon was a New York Times bestseller and a Newbery Honor Book. Ling & Ting was honored with the Theodor Geisel Honor.

Clayton Raithel is returning home to Natick High School where he graduated in 2008.

A 2012 Princeton University

create realistic simulations of complex neonatal surgeries using 3-D printing technologies. Dr. Weinstock is a Natick resident.

TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design)

graduate, Raithel is the author and performer of the one-man show, “Smile,” 2014 New York International Fringe Festival, that draws on his use of comedy to combat his depression.

Ken Rendell, Founder and Director of the Museum of World War II located in Natick, has amassed a collection of memorabilia and documents related to WWII that is unrivaled in the world.

Peter Weinstock, MD, is Anesthesiologist and Director of the Pediatric Simulation Lab at Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. He and his team

Founded in 1984, TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a global set of conferences, which uses the slogan “Ideas Worth Spreading.” The talks are usually short, powerful 18 minutes or less. Independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world.

TEDxNatick seeks to develop and share a TED-like experience on a local level by bringing together inspirational leaders, innovators, and artists. The allvolunteer TEDxNatick team is comprised of an eclectic mix of local residents who share a passion for world-changing ideas.

January 2016 headquartered in Natick, was named the event lead sponsor. MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software used by scientists, engineers and universities around the world to transform the way we live, work and learn.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome MathWorks as our Premier Sponsor,” Steve Gullans, TEDxNatick co-organizer, said. “The company’s commitment to innovation and education in engineering and science, as well as its active role in supporting the local community, make it an ideal partner.

MathWorks’ support will allow us to produce an exceptional experience for all who attend TEDxNatick in January and to the thousands of folks who will be able to share the experience via the recorded talks from our event available at TEDx.com over the coming years.”

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Occupy Natick to Host Exclusive Pre-screening of Dream On, Jan. 18 From Bernie Sanders to Donald Trump, the 2016 presidential candidates share one thing in common: a conviction that they can revitalize the American Dream.

Pinned between stagnant wages and the soaring costs of housing, education and healthcare, millions of Americans are struggling to make ends meet. To address these urgent issues before the critical election next year, Occupy Natick will host a preview screening of Dream On before it airs on PBS. The screening will be held at Sherrill Hall, 39 East Central St, Natick, on Monday, Jan. 18, 7 to 9 p.m.

Dream On features political comedian John Fugelsang as he retraces the journey of Alexis de Tocqueville, whose study of our young country in 1831 came to define America as a place where anyone could climb the ladder of economic opportunity. Fugelsang speaks with fast-food workers and retirees, prisoners and entrepreneurs, undocumented immigrants and community organizers about their hopes, dreams, and daily struggles. The film explores whether the optimistic spirit of the

American Dream that Tocqueville observed is alive and well in the twenty-first century, or whether George Carlin was right when he famously quipped, “It’s called the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe it.”

In recent years the venerable American Dream has become an empty promise for increasing numbers of Americans. As countless Americans struggle with diminished prospects for the future, our core beliefs about the value of work, the inevitability of progress, the fairness of the system, and America’s standing in the world are being shaken.

John Fugelsang’s reflections on his Tocqueville odyssey are captured in a stand-up comedy monologue woven throughout the documentary. Fugelsang was the host of America’s Funniest Home Videos and has appeared on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, Fox News, HBO, and NPR. Currently, Fugelsang currently hosts a daily political comedy program called “Tell Me Everything” on the new SiriusXM Insight Channel.

As a comedian, actor, writer, talk show host, and pundit, Fugelsang’s eclectic background allows him to bring equal doses of wit and wisdom to our search for the increas-

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Occupy Natick is a group of Metrowest citizens, who, inspired by the original Occupy Wall Street protests, engage in activities and events that educate the community about areas of concern related to the undue influence of money in politics and policy making. The group hosts regular meetings that are open to the public, along with a free monthly film series.

For a meeting schedule and more information, visit www.occupynatick.org or email occupynatick@gmail.com.

Coats for Kids Drive Continues Through Jan. 8 The Town of Natick is participating as a collection partner in Anton’s Cleaners annual “Coats for Kids” drive and invites community residents to make a difference in someone’s life by making a donation. Simply drop off any extra coats you may have and we will take care of the rest!

Gently used, good quality,

warm winter coats are needed in all sizes, including for babies, kids, teens, and adults. Collection boxes are located in the Town Hall lobby, the Cole Recreation Center, the Community-Senior Center, the Morse Institute Library, and the Bacon Free Library. Donations will be accepted until Friday, Jan. 8. Donated coats go directly to

the local communities collecting the coats. If you would prefer to make a monetary donation, visit the “Coats for Kids” website at http://antons.com/cfk/.

For more information, contact Trish O’Neil at the Board of Selectmen’s Office, 508647-6410 or email selectmen@ natickma.org with questions.

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War, Heywood explained that her family, although not a military one, “experienced WWII in Britain and talked about it ... a lot.”

She pointed out that her name, Samantha, means “listener” in Arabic and listen she did. Both of her parents were born during WWII, and her father often referred to himself as a “proper war baby.”

Growing up in a small family, Samantha was close to her grandmothers, both of whom were born in Victorian society and died in the age of the Internet, space travel and nuclear weapons. “Both my grandmothers could talk for England,” she said.

Heywood herself grew up in a variety of locations within Britain. When she was six years old, she moved with her parents to the county of Suffolk in the eastern part of England.

The flat land provided a perfect venue for airfields, including an American air base where she met one of her best friends. She

The Natick museum is the most comprehensive collection of documents and artifacts on display anywhere in the world. (Photo: Museum of World War II Boston/Whit Haynes)

in History and International Relations at the London School of Economics and then went on to the School of Slavonic and

Samantha Heywood is recently named the executive director of Natick’s Museum of World War II. She joins the museum from the Imperial War Museum in London, where she was director of public programs. (Photo: Museum of World War II Boston/Whit Haynes)

remembers a strong military presence there in the 1970s and how loud it was living in that environment.

In college, Heywood majored

East European Studies (SSEES), where she received her master’s degree in Soviet and East European Studies. Timing was crucial to Heywood’s studying

at SSEES from 1988-1990. She remembers being “glued to the television,” watching the trial of Nicolae Ceausescu, leader of Communist Romania for 25 years until his execution on Christmas Day in 1989. A lot of her tutors were exiles from Poland, and Heywood recalls the thrill of being in a room with people who experienced modern history firsthand. “It was real and exciting, like a living history book.”

Although Heywood never made it to the Soviet Union when it existed, she has traveled a fair amount, especially during her tenure at the Imperial War Museum. One project

she coordinated there ran from 2004-2010 and began on the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII. The purpose of the program was to bring young people and veterans together, not necessarily around what happened, but why the war was important.

She brought teenagers, age 14 to 18, to attend major events while still in school. Countries visited included France, Italy, Germany, Poland, the U.S., Canada, Australia and Japan. Veterans involved were largely from WWII, but included some from the First World War as well. While discussing this in an interview, Heywood spoke proudly about Britain’s contribution of “Re-

membrance as a concept.”

Petite and unpretentious, with a twinkle in her eye and an impish grin, Heywood has a variety of hobbies when not at her day job. She reads a lot—history books and historical fiction, as one might expect; but she also has an affinity for “trashy detective stories.” She enjoys going to the movies and art galleries, as well as dancing ballet.

Although not a big television fan, she does miss watching BBC TV. She catches “late night” BBC radio when she can, although finds it a bit disconcerting listening to it in Boston at 7 p.m.

Aside from that, she has not experienced much culture shock since moving across the pond.

She has visited the States a number of times in the past and has many American friends, so those factors have made the transition fairly easy for her. When asked about driving on the other side of the road, that surprisingly was a non-issue. “Well, I can’t drive,” she admitted in her charming British accent.

Heywood has also adjusted well to her new position at the WWII Museum and is busy at work on an upcoming exhibit in New York in the spring on AntiSemitism in Nazi Germany before the Second World War. The museum is located at 8 Mercer Rd. Visitors must schedule visits in advance by emailing museumofworldwarii@yahoo. com. For more information, visit www.museumofworldwarii.org.

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Exercise, Social Connections are Key to Healthy Living

By Renee Plant It’s a new year, yet you’ve made the same old resolution—to get in shape. So, there is no better time than now to get off the couch and run (or walk) to the Natick Community-Senior Center, where you can get fit at your own pace.

The Community-Senior Center, which houses the Council on Aging at 117 E. Central St., features a fitness room as well as an array of classes for residents who are looking to get in shape and meet new friends. While the programs are designed for those who

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are 60 years and older, residents of any age seeking to improve their fitness are welcome to join.

“For everybody, social connections are really essential for healthy living,” Council on Aging Director Susan Ramsey said. “Many studies have shown that there is a close correlation between people who are engaging in moderate exercise and longer living. Also, it is important to be able to stay connected in one’s community, and this program provides people a welcoming and warm environment where they can learn something new and meet people.”

Residents can purchase Fitness Room Memberships, which are valid for six-month periods and allow full use of the fitness room at the Community-Senior Center.

The fitness room features cardio equipment, weight machines, a basketball court and a walking track. Membership fees are $40 for a six-month period, with a reduced price of $25 for those 60 and older.

While certain classes are included in the membership fee, others are $3 per class, and members can attend any class offered through the center. Multi-exercise classes are drop-in, and Ramsey noted the classes are scheduled in rooms that suit the interest level in order to accommodate groups accordingly.

“Right now, our tap dancing class is very popular,” she said.

Each class is led by a certi-

Gladu’s strength training class members enjoy the many benefits of exercise. (Photo/ Sheralee Gladu)

fied fitness instructor, with the exception of a select few that are peer-lead, and personal training is offered for those who prefer the guidance of an instructor.

The cost is $100 for four weeks of small-group training, and they meet twice a week.

“There is a maximum class size of eight, so people are able to get a lot of individual attention in a group setting,” Ramsey said.

Fitness instructor Sheralee Gladu, who teaches strength training, yoga and T’ai Chi at the Community-Senior Center, said there are many benefits to maintaining a fitness routine as a senior.

“The value of being a healthy senior is phenomenal,” Gladu said. “Seniors are the ones who do the best with fitness because

they’re typically retired and they don’t have a time clock, so they are able to relax and enjoy the benefits. [Exercising] is much better than sitting in the house, watching television and not moving.”

This sentiment is echoed by John Vernon, a fitness instructor who teaches chair aerobics to seniors and has been with the center for the past six years.

“We do a lot of joking around and I try to keep it fun, because exercise helps seniors increase their positive outlook on life,” Vernon said. “Many seniors have said to me that their blood pressure has decreased, their weight has stabilized and problems they had in the past have reversed. I always say, not everyone can do everything, but everyone can do something.”

Town of Natick App Puts Service Information on Your Smartphone The Department of Public Works (DPW) announced this fall that it has launched a free app & website plug-in that contains information people need to know about residential garbage and recycling services. The information is tailored specifically to neighborhoods. The free app & website plug-in, developed by mywaste™, provides residents with a full range of information that is normally on the website or in the collection schedule that the DPW distributes yearly. By downloading the ‘my-waste’ app or creating an account, Natick residents can check details for regular and special collections and receive relevant news alerts, such as delayed/ re-scheduled collections.

The Natick app & website plug-in also includes a “reporta-problem” function that allows residents to report non-emergency sanitation problems, like missed collections, illegal dumping, and overflowing public garbage or recycling bins. The report-a-problem feature uses the smartphone’s GPS positioning system and built in camera.

The website plug-in gives residents a choice to download and install the application on a smartphone or tablet or create an account and receive email/text/ voice mail reminders and alerts.

Residents may print custom collection schedules and export schedules to Outlook, iCal and Google Calendar; adjust settings

to provide themselves with only the information they need via the contact method of their choice; and receive weekly reminders for regular collection programs or only alerts just for special events, such as household hazardous or yard waste collection days.

The app is an additional way for the DPW to connect with residents about its resource recovery and waste diversion programs. The information on the app & website plug-in will be updated regularly as necessary during the year, so it will always be current. The DPW will continue to distribute printed materials and have information on the website for residents who prefer traditional promotional and educational materials.

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Nicholson Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning: Troubleshooting, Tune-Ups, and Trust Right before turning out the lights, a man discovers a pool of water under his water heater.

As the tank keeps dripping, he wonders what to do about an impending flood at ten o’clock on a Saturday night.

“In that situation, we want folks to think of us,” says Alexandra Nicholson, Director of Operations for Nicholson Plumbing, Heating, And Air Conditioning.

“That’s what we do.”

Based in Ashland, Nicholson prides itself on doing tricky fixes and after-hours rescues. Michael and Alexandra Nicholson began their own business when they saw the community needed plumbing, heating, and air conditioning help not just during business hours, but whenever an emergency crops up.

“Our customers are always getting someone on the phone and not getting voicemail. We have a live customer service team to triage their issues both during and after business hours,” says Alexandra. “We can go out immediately, 24 hours a day.”

Alexandra is emphatic on this point. “No hot water and it’s February at one in the morning?

We’re going to go to your house to help you. No A/C on the 4th of July? You can call us, and we’ll be there.”

Owner Mike Nicholson enjoys working with his hands, and after starting out as a plumber, he obtained his HVAC certification and now has over 17 years of experience.

A love of troubleshooting is a necessity in this industry. “No house is ever the same, especially older homes,” says Mike. “You can walk into a house to take care of something simple, like a disposal or a dishwasher. But then you remove it and see how it’s connected, and it’s the wrong kind of pipe, or it’s all corroded, and suddenly there’s a bigger challenge. When that happens, we’ll bring it to code and make it safe for the consumer. That’s where we’re really striving to build our company.”

Of course, the best way to solve an emergency is not to have one in the first place. For that reason, Nicholson offers maintenance service plans.

Alexandra says, “Every year,

we’ll tune up your system for you.

If you have a heating and cooling system, we’ll go twice a year.

That way you have the benefit of solving issues before they become expensive problems.”

In addition to the peace of mind that comes from pre-empting problems during daylight hours, Nicholson’s service plan offers other benefits: 50% off after-hours fees, priority emergency service, a 10% discount on service repairs, and system replacement credits.

And when a customer decides to upgrade, Nicholson specializes in high efficiency installations, with brands like Carrier, American Standard, and Bosch. Know-

ing the process helps them connect customers with any rebates for which they qualify, and they’ll match a customer’s system to the customer’s lifestyle.

For example, a customer who travels frequently may want a thermostat that can be controlled via smartphone. While the customer is taking care of business in Florida, she can turn on the heat in Natick if it dips below freezing.

The technical aspects of a system sound less fun but are vitally important. Nicholson’s staff can balance the various factors to find a system that maximizes efficiency, some as high as 97+%, and protects the environment. Cost is an important factor, but because Nicholson knows the rebate process, oftentimes the high-efficiency units end up costing the same as a standard unit.

Although some companies install high-efficiency units but can’t service them. Nicholson stands out in that it can service any unit it installs. And although Nicholson doesn’t service oil systems, they routinely convert homes from oil to gas.

For the future, Nicholson is looking to establish long-term relationships with their customers.

“We want that lifelong relationship with them, where the customer knows who’s walking to their door and trusts the consistency of our service. We have narrow arrival windows, confirming phone calls,

Helpers Needed for January Book and Music Sale The Friends of Morse Institute are looking for volunteers to help set up, organize, run and pack up the book sale, and for bakers to provide goodies for the bake sale.

If you can give us an hour or more of your time, you can be part of our tradition of successful sales that supports the Morse Institute Library.

Bakers: Bring your treats to Study Room 1A in the Library on

Friday, Jan. 22, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

For the Book and music sale, we need …

• Muscle power on Thursday, Jan. 21, 3 to 7 p.m., to help move the boxes of books out of storage and into the sale room.

• Organizers on Friday, Jan. 22, 12 to 4 p.m., to arrange books; put out puzzles, games and videos; and generally neaten

up the sale areas.

• Helpers during the sale itself: sign up for however long you can help on Saturday, Jan. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and/or Sunday, Jan. 24, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

• Packers and haulers to pack up the sale on Sunday, Jan. 24, 3 to 5 p.m.

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up-front pricing, and we’re constantly in communication.”

Nicholson has won the Angie’s List customer-nominated “Super Service Award” in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, and although final decisions haven’t been made yet for 2015, they know they’ve been nominated for a fifth time this year.

Nicholson is growing the best way possible, adding new employees and gaining customer referrals. They’ve become part of the fabric of the community, sponsoring Ashland Youth Baseball and the Metrowest Humane Society.

And this past August, Alexandra and Michael Nicholson welcomed their newest little technician, newborn baby Paul. “He’s like our mascot,” Alexandra says. “We’re a part of the community, and we know what families need. Reliable heat. Hot water. And a team to make sure everything works as it should.”

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January 2016

Local Farm Plants Seeds for 2016 Events

By Renee Plant, Contributing Writer It’s winter at the Natick Community Organic Farm (NCOF), but the staff is busy cultivating ideas to ensure another successful year.

Established in 1975, NCOF is a nonprofit and certified-organic farm open year-round for visits and purchases. The farm offers programs throughout the year to educate the community on natural food systems and sustainable, environmentally-aware living.

Randy Gruber, co-vice president of NCOF’s Board of Directors, said there are many elements involved in carrying out the farm’s mission. “[The board] has a fiduciary duty around the finances, of course, but we are also involved in community outreach,” he said.

“We are essentially ambassadors to the community. Board members have a public role to interact with the community, participate in public events and get our name out there.”

The three main farm events throughout the year are Maple Magic and Spring Spectacular, which take place in the spring, and the Harvest Dinner & Auction, which takes place in September.

The Harvest Dinner & Auction

After breakfast, visitors head across the road to learn all about Native American, Colonial and modern-day sugaring techniques. (Photo/Natick Community Organic Farm)

features tastings of local food and beverages, live and silent raffles, and live music.

“The Harvest Dinner is how I got involved [with NCOF],” Gruber said. “I was seated next to a former chair of the board, and after sharing some stories, he mentioned he thought I would make a good board member.”

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event season, the first of which will be Maple Magic on March 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Memorial Elementary School on Eliot St. next door to the farm. The event will feature folk music, agricultural demonstrations and a raffle, according to the NCOF website.

Following Maple Magic is the Spring Spectacular, an event that is more in line with a traditional, old-fashioned fair.

“The Spring Spectacular is a day of celebrating the farm,” Gruber explained. “There is a petting zoo, as well as arts and crafts. It’s always well-attended.”

Spring Spectacular this year will be Sunday, May 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event also features a hayride, face painting and ice cream-

making, which speaks to the emphasis the farm places on engaging younger community members to generate interest at an early age. Programs offered for children vary from curriculum-based farm visits and classroom visits for young adults, an array of public programs for children between the ages of 3-17 from June through September, and scout programs and internship opportunities.

“What we are really known for is the educational events we run,” Gruber said.

The NCOF will hold its annual meeting on Jan. 6, where board members and staff will recap 2015 and plan for 2016. The public is invited to attend.

For more information about volunteering, memberships and events, and buying a CSA (community-support agriculture) share, visit www.natickfarm.org.

Spring Spectacular is an old-fashioned, fun, get-outdoors family day. The event offers nature-based crafts and games, a hayride, face-painting, agricultural demonstrations, such as spinning and beekeeping, a petting pasture and a certified-organic seedling sale.

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Local Celebrity Chef to Give Cooking Demonstration and Unveil Line of Handcrafted Sauces

“The Yama Mama,” Anna Bouphavichith, owner of the award-winning restaurant, Yama Zakura, will share cooking secrets and her new, handcrafted line of Yama Mama’s Sauces at Williams-Sonoma in the Natick Mall for the Martin Luther King Holiday, Monday, Jan. 18, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

As part of their Culinary Event’s program, Williams-Sonoma is pleased to have Bouphavichith share her love of cooking and her Pad Thai, Lemon Cream

and Fried Rice Yama Mama’s Sauces created at Yama Zakura.

Bouphavichith will demonstrate recipes and cooking tips on how to incorporate these special sauces into both traditional and fusion-style meals at the upper-level store in the Natick Mall.

Food samples, coupons for a free appetizer at Yama Zakura and discounts on Yama Mama’s Sauces will be given to all who attend.

Winner of Worcester’s Best Chef ’s People’s Choice Award in 2010, Worcester’s Best Chef in 2009, and Judges’ Choice Award in 2008, Bouphavichith has created an entertainment hotspot at Yama Zakura. Patrons travel far and wide to enjoy the Thaiand Japanese-inspired dishes and Bouphavichith’s company.

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these friends to be able to take the memories and flavors with them, into their own kitchens, to share with their friends and loved ones,” Bouphavichith said.

The story of Anna Bouphavichith is a classic example of the American dream. A Laotian refugee who escaped communist forces at a young age, Bouphavichith has

found opportunity in the United States beyond her wildest imagination. An educated engineer and patented inventor, Bouphavichith’s story is an inspiration to everyone chasing a dream.

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Pore Facts

By Lisa Massimiano, Licensed Esthetician, Certified Acne Specialist Owner, Skin Smart Salon and Acne Clinic Many of my clients ask me how they can improve the appearance of large pores. The truth is; most contributing factors to pore appearance are genetic.

What are commonly referred to as “pores” are the follicles in the skin which allow the sebum (oil) from our sebaceous glands to pass through onto the skin’s surface. The size and amount of sebaceous glands in our bodies, as well as the amount of oil they produce is genetic. When a lot of oil is produced the follicles expand to allow the oil to pass through. That’s why oilier skin types generally have larger pores than dry skins.

What are pores?

What causes clogged pores? Oily skin on its own

does not cause clogged pores.

Sebum is an important factor in good skin health. It coats the skin protecting it from dehydration and the elements. Pores become clogged when the follicles become impacted with

dead skin cells. People prone to clogged pores and acne often have retention hyperkeratosis, a genetic tendency where the skin cells inside the follicles shed excessively causing a buildup and a narrowing of the follicle walls. The sebum, unable to flow through freely, combines with the dead cells resulting in impacted pores.

Can I shrink my pores? Although pore size is genetic and can’t be permanently changed, pores can appear smaller and less noticeable when the follicles are kept clear.

How to treat clogged pores. Minimizing dead cell

and sebum buildup inside the follicles is key to controlling acne and clogged pores. I put my acne clients on a combined program, professional treatments to extract impacted pores as they surface, and an appropriate home care regimen to keep the follicles clear.

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Stanley Park Announces Candidacy for Natick’s Board of Selectman Stanley Park of 46 Eliot Hill Rd. and the owner of South Natick Gulf recently announced his candidacy for the Board of Selectman in Natick. He is a registered architect and was a professor in architecture and a Fulbright scholar.

In a statement, Park said his reasons for running for the position are based on three principles: 1. Harmonization: Natick is the unique town which has old and new, aged and young, urban and rural, old and new technology, the rich and the poor.

2. People’s voices: Park would like to represent the people’s voices. He will be the moderator between the people and town hall. New approach, new face and new ideas. Also, he would like to hear from the less vocal people.

3. Knowledge: He had 20 years of experience in the academic field, 5 years in the architectural design field and 10 years in small business. He has enough experience and education for the selectman. He thinks that it is the time to serve the people. He like to use his diverse ideas into the balance of town resources.

Park’s emphasis is on the following: Environment: In this fastchanging society, Natick is

becoming urbanized quickly.

Environment is the major factor of the quality of life. The town should keep the beauty and comfort. Roads, parks, recreation facilities, development will be his main concern. His architectural experiences will help him to do a better job.

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Energy: Water should be always clean and safe. It should not be wasted. Air quality is important in everyday life. We need to prepare for the electric car supplying electricity many places. Electricity costs can be reduced by use of solar panels.

Waste recycle material can be used as many different resources.

Park’s research on the energy sustainable house will help to solve the problems.

Recreation: Parks, bicycle roads, exercise facilities where the whole family can enjoy. His various athletic backgrounds will help.

Revenues: There are many resources for the town’s revenues.

He will work to collect every possible way from the state and Federal governments. Some developments can be included to bring more revenues. His small business experiences will help to balance the budget.

Education: Hanyang University in Architecture; llinois Institute of Technology (Master of Architecture); Keimyung University (PhD in Architecture).

Professions: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Chicago (Registered Architect, 5 years); Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea (Professor, 20 years); University of Pennsylvania (Fulbright Scholar, 1 year); South Natick Gulf (Owner, 10 years).

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Enjoying a No-Guilt Holiday Dinner!

Adhering to a diet on special occasions has always proved challenging for Roy DeGrandpre. He was enthused when he joined New England Fat Loss (NEFL) on October 1, 2015 however, Thanksgiving Day loomed in the near future. When the big day arrived the 54 year-old had already lost 43 pounds and gratefully approached the event with a totally new outlook.

“In the past, every time I’ve dieted, I’ve dreaded the holidays,” DeGrandpre said. “The holidays are about great family, great food and letting go, but this year was completely different. When I woke up on Thanksgiving, I told myself I was not going to go overboard, but if I saw something I wanted, I was going to try it and enjoy every bite.”

Armed with a successful diet plan and a personal nutritional menu from NEFL, DeGrandpre allowed himself to enjoy a truly satisfying Thanksgiving knowing he had a clear direction for the day after.

“The difference this time was that I had full and complete confidence that starting the next day, I could just follow the program again and very shortly I would be right back to my Thanksgiving morning weight,” DeGrandpre said. “There was absolutely no doubt in my mind that I would accomplish that. It took me only two days.”

At press time, DeGrandpre had lost an

impressive 54 pounds just six weeks into the program. In addition to the weight loss he was also experiencing other physical benefits.

For example, now carrying a lot less weight, he only requires 20 percent of his original insulin dosage to manage his diabetes. He also is experiencing quite an increase in stamina.

“I have more energy than I feel I have had in years, as far back as I can remember,” DeGrandpre said. “A lot of that is because even when I was thinner and younger, I still wasn’t eating healthy. Anyone who is diabetic should be calling right away because your energy and health will benefit greatly.”

DeGrandpre did all the work, but also credits the support and guidance from the NEFL staff. The hour’s commute to the Newton office from his Amherst, NH home required additional commitment, but the effort was well worth the result. His personal interaction with the staff who he described as available, encouraging, friendly and knowledgeable, and with Dr. Johns who he would text with daily, made him feel like his weight loss was a successful team effort!

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Nomination Papers Now Available for the Annual Town Election on March 29 This year Natick voters will elect the following officials:

• One Town Moderator

• Two members to the Board of Selectmen for 3-year terms

• 68 Town Meeting Members

• One member to the Board of Selectmen for a 2-year term • Three members to the School Committee for 3-year terms • One member to the Board of Assessors for a 3-year term • One member to the Planning Board for a 5-year term • One member to the Board of Health for a 3-year term • One member to the Natick Housing Authority for a 5-year term • Two members to the Recreation and Parks Commission for 3-year terms • Six Constables for 3-year terms

• One Town Clerk Nomination papers for townwide offices must be returned to the Town Clerks’ office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, with signatures from at least 25 registered voters.

Nomination papers for Town Meeting members are also available. There are six seats up for election in each precinct and several precincts have additional vacancies. Nomination papers for new Town Meeting members are due by Tuesday, February 9. Incumbent Town Meeting members must give written notice to the Town Clerk of their intent to run for re-election by Tuesday, February 2.

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Off the Beaten Path: Three Days in Bangkok

By Howard Axelrod, Contributing Writer

Getting There and in the Air

Bangkok is Thailand’s largest city with a population of 8.5 million. It is a city where the ultra-modern and the ancient exist side by side. Many of Asia’s architectural and historical treasures are situated here. My wife and I had the pleasure of spending some time in Bangkok last November prior to heading to Myanmar and Cambodia. Since getting around on your own in Bangkok is impractical because there is a great deal of traffic and public transportation is logistically difficult, I recommend hiring a private guide and driver.

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The guide will take many photos of your group at the various locations and post them on the web a few days later for you to peruse and download.

Boston to Bangkok is a 8,520mile flight with no non-stops emanating from Boston. Given this restriction, I suggest flying Emirates through Dubai. Emirates is consistently rated as one of the world’s finest carriers and, even as coach passengers, our experience was extraordinary.

Everything about this airline is top-shelf. Flying “E” has been on our bucket list for some time, and now we can check that box.

The Dubai airport, where you will have a layover before going on to Bangkok, is worthy of a few hours of touring. Dubai, one of the world’s wealthiest cities, has an airport that reflects this status.

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Day One: You Have Arrived Upon exiting the Bangkok airport, you will see the world’s largest digital billboard. It screams “Samsung” in bright colorful digital light and is at least 300-feet long. Like their flagship HDTV line, the billboard is curved, and its shape follows the airport off-ramp down to the surface road. It is impressive!

Bangkok has accommodations at every imaginable price, and most hotels offer airport transfers at a nominal fee. Try to stay near the central city. We stayed at the Grand Fourwings Convention Hotel, which I highly recommend. It is a luxurious hotel with beautiful rooms, a rooftop pool and waterfalls, a wonderful restaurant, and all the desired amenities. Since this is your arrival day, you will be jet-lagged. Do not schedule any activities today.

Just rest, hydrate, avoid alcohol or caffeine and eat a light meal. A walk around the area or relaxing by the pool is suggested. This lowkey approach will pay dividends tomorrow. After a good night’s sleep, you will awake refreshed.

Day Two: Cultural and Architectural Treasures and Small Steps off the Beaten Path Spend this day with your guide and driver enjoying Bangkok’s visual wonders. The 230-year-old Grand Palace complex in the heart of the city is Bangkok’s crown jewel.

The architecture, grounds and landscaping are spectacular, and this complex rivals many of the world’s great historical landmarks. It has been the official residence of the reigning monarchs of Thailand (originally Siam) since 1782. It is here at Wat Phra Kaew that you will see the 1,200-year-old seasonally attired in gold, Emerald

Swimming monkeys in Samut Songkhram. (Photo/Howard Axelrod)

Buddha. You will spend several hours here and still not see it all.

Nearby, on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, you will tour the colorful five-spired Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn). Wat Arun is considered the landmark of Bangkok. The 260-foot-tall central prang can be climbed if you desire. The stairs are steep, but there are railings on both sides. From the top you can see

“must dos.” If time allows, enjoy a 30-minute Thai massage. For lunch, your guide will take you to a local’s restaurant where the food is simple, delicious and authentic. This is the real deal if you enjoy Thai food.

This afternoon includes a private tour by long-tail boat of Bangkok’s endless river canals where you travel into the older area of the city. It is another experience not to be missed. There

Stilt home on the Chao Phraya River Canal. (Photo/Howard Axelrod)

the winding Chao Phraya River, the entire Grand Palace complex, and the next stop on your trip today, Wat Pho. This is an amazing panoramic view that you will never forget.

You will proceed from here on foot to Wat Pho, which houses the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, and is highlighted by the enormous 151-foot-long reclining golden Buddha whose feet are highly detailed with Buddhist symbols.

He is 50 feet high in his reclining posture and breathtaking in both scale and beauty. His oversized and exquisitely decorated 15-foot-long feet are covered by mother-of-pearl illustrations of the 108 auspicious ‘laksanas’ (symbols) of the Buddha. These symbols represent the 108 positive actions that lead Buddha to perfection. This Buddha is absolutely spectacular and a trip highlight by any measure.

All three of these complexes are close together and all are absolute

is not a tourist destination, and you will see daily life being lived on the water as it has been for hundreds of years. There are wooden homes on stilts, as well as historical mansions along the entire riverbank. You will get a true feel for the city’s culture as you pass by homes, floating shops and kitchens. Finish your afternoon with a walk with your guide through the old winding alleyways and markets of Chinatown. Few tourists venture here.

This is completely authentic and another step back in time. As the sun sets, you will see Bangkok’s Chinatown, ablaze with street vendors, neon signs, and the nightlife and street life, which only Asian cities can provide.

Day Three: A Walk on the Wild Side Today, you and your tour guide and driver leave Bang-

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kok behind and venture by car for a day of unique experiences that few tourists experience.

From the vehicle you will see the Erawan Elephant Museum with its massive 250-ton, 95-foot tall, three-headed elephant statue adorning the roof. Your first stop today will be the Meaklong Train Market in the village of Samut Songkram. As unbelievable as it seems, a long line of vendors have set up shop within

ness as usual. I can’t tell you that I understand why the market is located next to the train tracks, but you will be a witness to a remarkable study in logistics, to say the least.

You next stop is the floating market in the village of Damnoen Saduak. You board and arrive by private long-tail boat and instantly become part of the scene. Floating shops abound on both sides of the water, and on the water itself is an endless parade of vendors paddling their small boats and selling fruits,

MOTHERS AND OTHERS The Maeklong Railway Market. (Photo/Howard Axelrod)

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Next, he loads the boat with about 100 bananas and you motor off the main channel into the dense mangroves. The scene is mesmerizingly beautiful and peaceful, and you will most likely see colorful birds, large water lizards, and possibly even a large snake or two in the trees. After a few minutes of slow travel, the fisherman stands up in the boat and begins to screech. The spell is broken and you are taken off guard. Almost instantly monkeys large and small emerge from the forest, and the banks of the channel are suddenly covered with countless

excited monkeys. You and the fisherman throw bananas into the water as the boat moves slowly forward. These monkeys can swim extremely well, and soon the water and riverbank is filled with them. They retrieve the bananas as fast as they hit the water. I am talking about hundreds of monkeys, and their constant motion, splashing, and screeching can be a bit intimidating. The younger and more agile ones run ahead of the boat and climb up onto branches and dive into the water in an attempt to get ahead of their fellow competitors. At times I was sure that one would land in the boat and attempt to take the entire load and who knows what else, but the fisherman skillfully piloted the boat at a speed that kept it ever so slightly ahead of them.

When the bananas are gone, the monkeys disappear. The show

Page 11 is over. They drift back into the forest, and once again silence and natural beauty prevails. The whole experience is, as they say, “off the charts.”

You are now returned to your hotel. It is a pleasant drive of 90 minutes. You arrive just before dark. Relax and dine in tonight.

You’ve had a busy day and have much to ponder. A nice dinner and a drink or two at this point is OK. Howard Axelrod is a Metrowest resident, travel photographer, sometimes writer and former high technology executive. He has photographed in 73 countries on six continents and has travelled to 38 of the U.S. states. Axelrod is primarily interested in native and tribal cultures, architecture and wildlife, which he feels are all disappearing at an alarming rate.

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Sports Natick Hockey Team Aiming For Division Crown

By Ken Hamwey, Staff Sports Writer The boys’ hockey team at Natick High has been a model of consistency.

The Redhawks have qualified for tourney play eight times in the last 10 years, and in 2012, they advanced to the Division 1 South Sectional finals, bowing to Milton. The 2015-16 edition should produce more success for the program.

Second-year coach Eric Kaplan, who directed the jayvee squad for six seasons, is not only optimistic about Natick’s playoff chances but also very positive his Redhawks will contend for the Herget Division title in the Bay State Conference.

“We lost only five seniors (one starter) from last year’s team,’’ Kaplan noted. “We’ve got experience and depth, skaters with speed and defensemen who are offensive-minded. Our goals are to contend for the Herget Division crown and return to the tournament. But, Milton and Walpole will also be strong in the division because of their talent, tradition, and returning players.’’

The Redhawks opened their season against Walpole and played the Rebels to a scoreless tie.

Natick’s four senior captains—defensemen Kurt Borgman and Ricky White and forwards Andrew Carr and Matt Murphy—are major assets and

Kaplan likes what each brings to the table.

“Kurt is a hard-worker who’s improved his all-around game,’’ Kaplan said. “He’s a good skater with a high hockey IQ. Andrew is effective in the offensive zone and has a fantastic shot. He was our leading goal scorer last year with 13. Matt is a scrappy player who causes opponents problems by being aggressive in the corners and Ricky is very versatile and coachable. He switched from forward to defense on many occasions last year.’’

Junior center Sean Harney and sophomore wings Al and Dillon Arno form Natick’s top line and Kaplan firmly believes the trio will get results. “Sean, Al and Dillon will be our most productive line,’’ Kaplan emphasized. “They can score, press the opposition’s defense and cycle the puck with lots of movement.’’

Carr and Murphy will play on the wing with junior Robbie Pini at center on the second line.

“They’ll match up against other teams’ first line,’’ Kaplan noted.

“And, they can provide good enough offense to shut down a first line.’’

Junior Scott Reynolds will team with White to form a solid combination on defense and junior Kyle Shea will work with Borgman, giving Kaplan another quality combo at the blue line.

“Scott moves the puck well, is a good skater and has three years of experience,’’ said Kaplan, who

guided the Redhawks to an 8-8-4 record last year. “Kyle is on the varsity for the first time, but he’s physical and checks hard.’’

The goaltending chores will be handled by freshman Joe Sharib and senior Chris Bellomo. “Joe is our starter,’’ Kaplan said. “He’s talented, has good instincts and

Local Company Collects Items for Dogs and Cats Waiting for Adoption The in-home tutoring company, Y3K Tutor In Your Home of Natick, is collecting items until January 10 for their 13th annual collection drive for dogs and cats waiting for adoption at Buddy Dog Humane Society of Sudbury.

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Arnold Goldstein, Vice President of Natick’s Y3K Tutor In Your Home, presents blankets, towels, toys and supplies to the Buddy Dog Humane Society shelter in Sudbury. (Photo/supplied)

plays and all-around game. His moves are quick and he plays the angles well. He knows the position. Chris is very capable and has good ability. He was our MVP last year.’’

Two freshmen—forward Jack Dempsey and defenseman Tucker Green—likely will get playing

time. Dempsey will play on the third line and Green will fill in on defense.

Kaplan, who replaced Carl Infanger, is no stranger to hockey.

A graduate of Newton South High, where he ran track and cross-country, Kaplan moved to Natick after earning a degree at Wentworth Institute and starting a landscape company.

When his sons played youth hockey, Kaplan coached them in the Natick Comets’ system and later served on the Comets Board of Directors. He also coached the Central Mass. Outlaws, a select team, for three years and the Boston Raptors, an under-18 summer team. He started the middle school hockey program at Natick in 2007, which has expanded to four teams.

Before taking the varsity reins as Natick’s coach, Kaplan directed the Redhawks’ junior varsity team for six years. His sons, Tyler and Trevor, both were varsity captains at Natick.

Kaplan’s assistant coaches include Matt Lodi, who will direct the jayvees and be a varsity aide, Pat Prendergast and Mark Knapp.

“My philosophy is to win but also turn out young men with character and integrity,’’ Kaplan stressed. “Academic excellence is also a priority.’’

The pieces appear to be in place for Natick to continue its consistency and high caliber style in hockey.

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Sports Natick High Wrestling: A Long-time Dynasty

By Ken Hamwey, Staff Sports Writer Talk about dynasties usually centers on teams that win three or four championships over a five or six-year span. Natick High School’s wrestling program, however, has taken that definition to a new level.

Coach Bob Anniballi’s Redhawks have compiled some incredible numbers, winning 21 Bay State Conference championships in the last 22 years.

During his 23 years on the job, Natick has had 14 unbeaten seasons, and from 2003 to 2009, the Redhawks managed a 68-match winning streak in conference competition. There also have been 12 sectional crowns, one state title and three individual New England champions.

“We’re pleased with the tradition we’ve achieved but wrestling is a humbling sport,’’ Anniballi said. “You can’t get

complacent. I think season to season and I have to keep changing because the sport is always evolving.’’

Anniballi, who wrestled at Natick High in the early 1980s, was a captain as a junior and se-

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nior and also a BSC all-star. He became an assistant coach from 1986-1990, then took the reins at Keefe Tech for two seasons before returning as head coach at Natick in 1993.

What makes the Redhawks’ wrestling program tick is the system employed by Anniballi.

He labels it “identifiable and consistent.’’ Those words may be understating the case.

“Our system allows kids to assimilate quickly and find success early,’’ Anniballi said. “We’ve created expectations to win and the kids have bought in. They’re very technically sound and they wrestle in a similar way.’’

The team likely will be successful again this season because Anniballi isn’t bashful about scheduling top-notch, nonleague squads, which prepare his matmen for the sectionals and states. This season’s prime non-league matches include Brockton, Chelmsford and Somerset.

“Even though we have a target on our backs, we go title hunting every year,’’ said Anniballi, who is the director of health and wellness for the Natick school system. “We can contend for the BSC title if we stay healthy. Framingham is traditionally a formidable team

and Dedham could be strong.’’

If Natick, which opened its season by finishing second in the Athol Invitational, is to annex another championship, its four senior captains will be key components as the journey gets under way. The captains are Scott Holcomb (160-170 pounds), Jacob Bastarache (195), Kevin Thomas (126) and Griffin Marchand (heavyweight).

“Scott placed in the sectionals (fifth at 152) last year,’’ Anniballi said. “He’s got lots of character, battle hard and is relentless.

Jacob was third in the sectionals and fifth in the states last year.

His work ethic is exceptional, he’s driven and has a great attitude. Kevin was second in the sectionals, state and all-states last year. He’s a great technical wrestler who never panics. Griffin was a sectional champ last year. He’s intelligent, strong and

ships is linked to his competitive philosophy. He’s focuses on his matmen reaching their potential and enjoying the sport. That, he says, leads to winning. “Our kids know when to have fun and when to dig down deep,’’ he said. “They know their mission in a big match.’’

And, they also know and embrace the dual nature of wrestling. It’s both an individual sport and a team sport.

“There’s the one-on-one individual matchup,’’ Anniballi said.

“But, wrestlers are also compiling points for the team. We also emphasize how much of a team sport wrestling is.’’

Anniballi is quick to credit his assistant coaches for Natick’s success—Kevin Thomas Sr., who coached at Weston; Chad Sinclair, a Natick High grad who was a champion at Norwich; and Ron Domdroskas, who wrestled

gets position.’’

Three juniors—Jeremy Su (132), Matt Gastaldo (160) and Gus Ramstrom (182)—will be counted on heavily. “Jeremy was third in the sectionals and eighth in the states last year. He’s disciplined and explosive. Matt took third in the sectionals. He’s tenacious and able to rise to any challenge. Gus was fifth in the sectionals. He’s all business, very intense and physical.’’

Anniballi’s success in posting so many repeat champion-

at Springfield College.

Many ingredients go into Natick’s formula for its incredible success. A knowledgeable head coach, quality competitors who buy into a solid system and capable assistants are the keys.

Fans also play a role. “We draw sizable crowds to our matches,’’ Anniballi noted. “We once had 1,000 people at a match against Framingham.’’

That statistic alone should enable the Redhawks to claim they’re a dynasty.

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Natick CommunitySenior Center 117 East Central St. (Rt. 135)

Programs and Events

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The Natick Community-Senior Center (CSC) is home to the Natick Human Services & Council on Aging and the Veterans’ Office. The Center offers a variety of social, educational and wellness programs, as well as supportive services for town residents of any age. Business hours are Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For a complete list of events, visit “Sentinel Newsletter & Natick Common Guide” on the website, www.natickma.org. To register for programs, call 508-647-6540. Pay by cash or check, payable to “Town of Natick.”

Day Trips Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Wednesday, Jan. 6: Bus will depart from Natick Community Senior Center, at 10 a.m. Join us for this day excursion to explore the museum and special exhibition, Class Distinctions: Dutch Painting in the Age of Rembrandt and Vermeer, featuring masterpieces never before seen in the United States.

Lunch options at the Museum include four eateries. Bus will depart from the MFA at 2:30 p.m. and return to at approximately at 3:30 p.m. This is a non-refundable purchase. Thank you to Whitney Place Assisted Living Residences and Eliot Center for Health & Rehabilitation, Natick for their generosity in providing the transportation. $18 per person.

Walk in the Wellesley College Greenhouses

Thursday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m: Meet at the Wellesley College Greenhouses Visitor Center to explore this local gem and escape the winter doldrums! Join this docent led walk leading through sixteen interconnected greenhouses comprising 7,200 square feet under glass. Many plants in the greenhouses have cultural value as food and spice around the world. Some plants in the greenhouses have historical significance to Wellesley College, the most prominent being the 130-plus year old Durant camellia which came from the founder of the college. Free.

1:30 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 12: Join Jillian Wilson Martin, Sustainability Coordinator, to hear about our curbside composting program, “Solarize Natick” and solar arrays by the pike and at NHS; updates on the Hartford Street community garden, plus the old railroad tracks/ walking path to the mall.

Free.

Depression in Older Adults

1:30 pm, Thursday, Jan. 14: Join Jaunita Kingsley, from Century Health Systems/Natick VNA, for tips on beating the winter blues.

Sometimes the holidays or the season after the holidays with its cold and darkness can also be a time for sadness. It can be tough to stay healthy, we may miss loved ones, or may have concerns about our finances. We’ll discuss a few tips that may help. Free.

Coffee and Current Events

10:30 am, Friday, Jan. 22: Discuss international, national, state and local issues of the day with Joe Weisse, the host of Conversations on the Natick Cable Government Channel. Weisse serves on the Natick Safety Committee and on the MBTA Advisory Board. Plus coffee! Free.

Opera Appreciation Class

Friday, Jan. 22 to May 20: The course will be guided by Ron Williams, an award-winning artist familiar to opera and concert audiences throughout New England.

Williams made his Boston Lyric Opera debut in 1992 after touring opera houses throughout Europe; performed roles with several companies nationally including San Francisco Spring Opera, and Michigan Opera; and sang in the world premiere of “The Last Leaf ” with Opera San Jose. Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, scholarships are available on a confidential basis for those who need it. $5 per class.

Bagels with the Board of Selectmen

9 am, Thursday, Jan. 28: Come and chat!

Mark Your Calendar for the Housing Fair, Wednesday, March 30, 2:30 to 5 p.m.

January 2016

Community Events Every Saturday 9 a.m to 1 p.m: Natick Farmers’ Market, indoors for the season at Common Street Church, 13 Common St. www. natickfarmersmarket.com, www.facebook.com/natickfarmersmarket Wednesday, January 6 10 a.m: Day Trip to the Museums of Fine Arts, Boston.

Bus departs from the Natick Community-Senior Center, 117 E. Central St. Special exhibition, “Class Distinctions: Dutch Painting in the Age of Rembrandt and Vermeer.” $18 per person; lunch not included.

(Snow date: Wednesday, Jan. 13) Payment due at time of registration with cash or check payable to “Town of Natick.” www.natickma.org Monday, January 11 2 to 7p.m, Red Cross Blood Drive. Call to make a donation appointment, 800-733-2767.

(Also, Monday, Feb. 8). Natick Community-Senior Center, 117 E. Central St. www. natickma.org Tuesday, January 12 5 p.m: Nomination papers for town wide offices due to the Town Clerks’ office with signatures from at least 25 registered voters. www.natickma.org Thursday, January 14 1:30 p.m: “Healthy at Home: Depression in the Elderly” presented by Century Health Systems’ Juanita Allen Kingsley at the Natick Community-Senior Center, 117 E. Central St. Free, reservations are suggested. Call 508-6476540. www.natickma.org Monday, January 18 11 a.m to 1 p.m: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration.

Discover how King’s legacy continues to shape our community and empower our young people to value and practice, justice and compassion for all people. All are welcome to participate in a brief service project following the celebration. Lead Sponsors: Interfaith Clergy of Natick, The METCO Program, Natick Public Schools,

Natick Together for Youth (NTY) and SPARK Kindness.

Wilson Middle School, 22 Rutledge Rd. Register online, http://goo.gl/rBvtOi Thursday, January 21 8 a.m. to 3 p.m: A free organic lawn and turf care course for local turf professionals, residents and members of the public. The course includes a brief introduction to natural turf management and how it differs from a conventional approach, and will follow with a discussion on the three concepts of a systems based approach: healthy biologically active soils, exclusive use of natural, organic products, and revised horticultural practices. Natick Community-Senior Center, 117 E. Central St. 508-6476540, www.natickma.org 5 to 7 p.m: Visual Art Show, Dartley Visual Art Center, Highland Hall, Walnut Hill School for the Arts, 12 Highland St. http://walnuthillarts. org/calendar/ 6:30 to 8 p.m: “Borrowing free E-Books for Your Electronic Devices−Using Minuteman Library Overdrive.” Join Morse Library associates, Dave Bartos and Demetri Kyriakis, as they explain how to download e-books from home using the Minuteman Library Overdrive system and your library account. They will also talk about e-reader features, including highlighting text, bookmarks, notes and changing your text settings for accessibility. No experience needed! Bring your own devices, if you wish, and if you do, you will leave with an e-book! Natick Community-Senior Center, 117 E. Central St. 508-647-6540, www.natickma. org. Free. Limited to15. Call 508-647-6540 to register.

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Saturday, January 23 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m: TEDxNatick “Stories that Inspire,” with speakers, music, lunch, opportunities to mingle with fellow TEDsters at the Natick High School Performing Arts Theater. Hosted by The Natick Education Foundation.

Purchase tickets online, www.

TEDxNatick.org. www.facebook.com/TEDxNatick 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m: Book and Music Sale, The Morse Institute Library, 14 E. Central St. Thousands of books, music , movies, and puzzles and a bake sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Morse Institute. morsebooksale@gmail.com, http:// morseinstitute.org/events Sunday, January 24 12 to 3 p.m: Book and Music Sale, The Morse Institute Library, 14 E. Central St. Thousands of books, music , movies, and puzzles and a bake sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Morse Institute. morsebooksale@gmail.com, http:// morseinstitute.org/events Tuesday, February 2 7 to 8 p.m: an evening with Hank Phillippi Ryan, awardwinning novelist, journalist and reporter for Boston’s WHDH Channel 7. Ryan is the author of several mysteries, including the Charlotte McNally series.

Books will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of New England Mobile Book Fair. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library.

Bacon Free Library, 58 Eliot St. http://baconfreelibrary.org Saturday, February 6 1 or 3 p.m: “Owl Festival: Up Close and Personal with the Owls of Broadmoor.” Register online, www.massaudubon.org Email your event, with “CALENDAR” in the subject line, by the 15th of every month to editor@ naticktownnews.com.

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Natick Visiting Nurse Association Named to the Top 500 of the 2015 HomeCare Elite Natick Visiting Nurse Association (Natick VNA) recently announced that it has been named to the Top 500 of the 2015 HomeCare Elite™, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. Now in its tenth year, the HomeCare Elite identifies the top 25 percent of agencies and highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall.

Winners are ranked by an analysis of publicly available performance

measures in quality outcomes, best practice (process measure) implementation, patient experience (Home Health CAHPS®), quality improvement and consistency and financial performance. In order to be considered, an agency must be Medicare-certified and have data for at least one outcome in Home Health Compare. Out of 9,718 agencies considered, 2,431 are elite.

The award is sponsored by

Town of Natick Seeks Organic Gardens to Feature on Biannual Garden Tour The Town of Natick and the Friends of the Bacon Free Library are collaborating to feature organic gardens as part of the group’s biannual garden tour fundraiser and are issuing an open call to local gardeners to participate.

“If you have an organic garden–or know someone who does– we would love to hear from you,” Jillian Wilson Martin, Natick’s sustainability coordinator, said. “Our goal is to show residents you don’t need pesticides to create a beautiful backyard.”

As the team assembles a list of potential locations for the June 12 event, they are looking for organic gardens of various sizes and types in Natick, Sherborn, Wellesley and surrounding towns. In the past, featured properties have included “pocket gardens,” shade gardens, container gardens and xeriscaped gardens, including rocks and lowmaintenance plants. There is no garden too small to be considered!

The focus on organic gardens is timely as the grounds of the Bacon Free Library recently began its transition to organic land care management this fall,

as part of a $10,000 grant from the Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Other public properties participating in the Town’s organic pilot include the Memorial Elementary School soccer field and the new John J. Lane Park; these locations and speakers on pesticide-free lawn care will also be included in the tour.

“The Friends of the Bacon Free Library’s Biannual Garden Tour is a wonderful fundraiser for the library,” Meena Jain, executive director of the Bacon Free Library, said. “We are excited to be collaborating with the town of Natick and using this highly anticipated event to educate the community about the importance of organic lawn care as well as the improved products available to us to move towards sustainable gardening. We hope residents will consider sharing their organic gardens in response to our open call.”

To submit your garden for consideration by the tour committee, contact Jillian Wilson Martin, jwmartin@natickma.org or 508647-6555.

OCS HomeCare by National Research Corporation, the leading provider of home health and hospice metrics and analytics, and DecisionHealth, publisher of the most respected independent publication in the home care profession, Home Health Line.

“The 2015 HomeCare Elite winners deserve credit for demonstrating high-quality care in their communities. As quality care initiatives become top-of-mind for healthcare providers, we recognize this as a remarkable achievement and are pleased to make this our 10th year of acknowledgement for top performing home health organizations,” Christine Lang, VP of Product Development for OCS

HomeCare, said. “We congratulate Natick VNA on being one of the top 500 home care agencies in the country.”

Natick VNA CEO Judith Boyko credits the unparalleled patient care its clinicians provide with the agency’s ability to achieve recognition as one of the HomeCare Elite. “Not only do we have a stellar, dedicated team of clinicians, but we also have incredible oversight to ensure that we are providing and continue to provide the kind of home health care that continues to be recognized at a national level,” Boyko said.

The entire list of 2015 HomeCare Elite agencies can be downloaded by visiting the

OCS HomeCare website, www. ocshomecare.com/HomeCareElite.aspx.

Natick VNA, which serves more than 20 towns in MetroWest, is the area’s premier free-standing, not-for-profit home health care agency. The Natick VNA helps patients of all ages live with the fullest degree of independence in their own homes, while benefiting from the agency’s state-of-the-art home telemonitoring technology, ComfortCare palliative care program, cold laser therapy, and other advanced services. Natick VNA is located at 209 West Central Street, Suite 313, Natick, Mass., 01760.

For information, call 508-6533081 or visit www.natickvna.org.

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