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existing 8,500 square foot space. In addition to honoring Wilson, A Fare to Remember will feature a two VIP Guests: Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola. Both will be available for an exclusive preevent cocktail hour where VIP ticket holders can meet and take a photo with the players, as well as receive autographed memorabilia. Julian and Danny will also make a special on-stage appearance at the beginning of the event to help offer their support for the ED Campaign.
The last major renovation of the Southbridge Emergency Department occurred in 1998 bringing the ED to its current complement of 14 stretcher rooms plus a triage and overflow room. Since its last renovation in 1998, the annual ED visit volume has grown 23%, from approximately 22,000 to 27,000, with steady increase over the most recent years.
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Monthly Writers Group WEBSTER - The Monthly Writers Group will meet on Wednesday, May 9 from 5pm to 7pm at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster. Free. Open to all genres and styles. Bring a piece to share or just come listen. Call 508949-6232 to register.
May 10th Film Screening - Victoria and Abdul SOUTHBRIDGE - Please join the Jacob Edwards Library in Southbridge on Thursday, May 10 from 6pm to 7:30pm for a screening of the film “Victoria & Abdul”. Queen Victoria strikes up an an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim. Rated PG-13. Running time 112 min. Sponsored by Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library.
May 12 at 6pm, “Rhode Island Songwriters Association Songwriter of the Year” and “You-Tube Sensation”, Kala Farnham, will be performing at Elm Street Congregational Church, 61 Elm Street in Southbridge. Tickets are $15 per person and $12 for seniors. Children under 10 are free. There will be a meet and greet with Kala beginning at 6pm, concert starts at 7pm. Free parking is available behind the Southbridge Town Hall. For more information call 774-318-1844. All proceeds from this concert are being donated by Kala to the church. Also performing will be the Elm Street Church Bell Choir.
Meet Author Glede Browne Kabongo WEBSTER - On Saturday, May 12 from 2pm to 4pm meet Glede Browne Kabongo, author of the new thriller “Autumn of Fear” at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street in Webster. If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers then don’t Booklovers’ Gourmet miss author Gledé Browne KabonMay Art Exhibit go’s introduction and discussion WEBSTER - Aspiring Young Art- of her new book Autumn of Fear, ists: Bartlett Art Invitational pre- “A taut thriller about hard choices sented by Bartlett High School’s Vi- that’s gripping and satisfying”. It’s sual and Performing Artists will be perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, on display and for sale May 8-31 at Paula Hawkins and Lisa Unger. Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Gledé will be signing books and Street, Webster. A reception for the answering questions. For more inartists will take place on Thursday, formation call 508-949-6232 or visit May 10 from 4pm to 6pm with live www.gledekabongo.com music accompaniment and light refreshments. Free and open to the About the author: Gledé Browne public. Gallery viewing hours are Kabongo writes intense psychologiTuesday-Friday 10-6:30, Saturday cal thrillers—unflinching tales of 10-5. For more information call deception, secrecy, danger and fam508-949-6232. ily. She is the #1 Amazon bestselling author of Game of Fear, Swan DeMay 12th ception, Conspiracy of Silence, and Mark of Deceit. Her love affair with Bake Sale books began as a young girl growSTURBRIDGE – On Saturday, May ing up in the Caribbean, where her 12 from 9am to 2pm the Women’s town library overlooked the AtlanFellowship of Elm Street Congre- tic Ocean. She was trading books gational Church will sponsor a and discussing them with neighbors Bake Sale in front of Stop & Shop before Book Clubs became popular. at Hobbs Brook Plaza in Sturbridge. The sale will be held rain or shine! Gledé holds both an M.S. and B.A. in communications. She was a feaKala Farnham in Concert tured speaker at the 2016 Boston SOUTHBRIDGE - On Saturday, Book Festival and has led work-
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May 14th Charlton Garden Club May Meeting CHARLTON - Come and join us! The Charlton Garden Club’s Monday, May 14 meeting will feature Dawn Pettinelli from the University of Connecticut Home & Garden Education Center. Her presentation, entitled When Good Worms Go Bad, will focus on invasive earthworms in the northeast and their effects on our woodlands. Charlton Garden Club meetings are open to all interested in gardening and related themes. Whether you’re a novice or accomplished gardener, the Charlton Garden Club is a great place to meet other gardening enthusiasts, learn about plants and planting, and to share your gardening tips and experiences. Meetings are held at 7pm at the Charlton Federated Church. A $5 donation is suggested for non-members. If interested in joining the Garden Club, please contact Co-Presidents, Virginia Charette at (508) 248-7300 or Marcia Liedigk at (508) 434-0507.
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Association Luncheon & Comedy Show SOUTHBRIDGE - On Monday, May 14 at 11am the Casaubon Senior Center in Southbridge will be holding an Association Luncheon & Comedy Show. The cost is $5. Comedian David Shikes at 11am with a Hot Dog Bar & Meeting to follow.
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Paula has been researching the subject of happiness for years and compiled what she’s learned into this Roast Pork Dinner CHARLTON CITY, MA – Satur- fun, easy-to-read book that is in the day May 19th, the Charlton City style of a workbook. Fill it out, make United Methodist Men located at it your own, and use it every day to 74 Stafford Street, will be serving get happy! Come by and learn some their scrumptious Pork Roast Din- daily techniques on creating a joyner. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE ful life. For more information visit 3RD SATURDAY OF MAY. Tender www.simplybeinghappy.com Roast Pork with creamy whipped potatoes and gravy, sweet carrots, Charlton City United Methodist Church Kid’s Club tender peas, homemade applesauce, roll & butter and let’s not forget CHARLTON CITY, MA - Saturdessert-a brownie sundae and an day, May 19th Charlton City United assortment of beverages. Dinner is Methodist Church located at 74 served from 5:30 till 7pm and take- Stafford Street would like to invite outs are available. Adults $10.00, children ages 3-12 to join their new children 6-12 $6.00 and children Kid’s Club. On the 3rd Saturday of under 5 are free. Family maximum each month we will be offering parof $40.00. Tickets may be pur- ents a safe environment for their chased at the door, reservations are children. There will be story time, greatly appreciated, church office music, crafts, games and lunch. #(508)248-7379 for information There is no cost and all are invited. and reservations. We are handicap The program will run from 10am to accessible. Come and enjoy food 2pm. Please call the church if you and fellowship bring your family have any questions or to sign up your child at (508)248-7379. and friends. K of C Chicken BBQ PUTNAM, CT – There will be a chicken barbecue at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 64 Providence Street, Putnam, on Saturday, May 19, from 5pm to 7pm. $15 per person buys half a barbecued chicken, a whole baked potato, roll and coffee or tea. Eat in or take out. Proceeds benefit the Boy Scout Troop 21 Summer Camp Fund. For tickets, visits Joseph’s Jewelers in Putnam, or call (860) 928-7241.
May 21st Wicked Game of the Hunter Book Talk with Author Tracey Ryan SOUTHBRIDGE - You are invited to a book talk and signing at the Jacob Edwards Library on Monday, May 21 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm with local author Tracey Ryan who is promoting her first mystery: “Wicked Game of the Hunter”.
Dangerous secrets lurk behind closed doors. When two former sweethearts re-connect, they uncovMini-Workshop and Book Talk WEBSTER - On Saturday, May 19 er long-buried family secrets, trigfrom 2pm to 3:30pm there will be gering a flood of terrifying threats, a M\mini-workshop and book talk seemingly from beyond the grave. with Paula Sullivan, author of “Sim- Can they escape with their love ply Being Happy: 93 Ways to Re- and lives - intact? place Worry with Peace and Create a Joyful Life”, at Booklovers’ Gour- This suspensful Massachusettsmet, 55 East Main Street in Web- based mystery, the first in a series, ster. This is a free event with books bring old loves back together, right available for purchase. RSVP to as they are pushed to the brink. 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookSponsored by Friends of Jacob Edloversgourmet.com wards Library.
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SP R IN G 20 18 May 22nd Cancer Support Group for Spouses and Family Members SOUTHBRIDGE - Cancer Support Group for Spouses and Family Members. Meets the fourth Tuesday each month from 6:30-7:30pm at TriCommunity YMCA,43 Everett Street, Southbridge MA 01550. Is your spouse or family member a cancer patient or survivor? Do you keep your questions, concerns or fears to yourself? Have you wished there were others you could talk with who have been in your shoes? Whether you are a spouse, parent, sibling, child, relative, or caregiver of a cancer patient, please join us for our monthly support group led by the husband of a cancer survivor. For more information visit www. pinkhippy.org or call 508-304-3463.
May 24th Throwing Back Pottery with Pied Potter Hamelin SOUTHBRIDGE - Rick Hamelin, otherwise known as Pied Potter Hamelin, will present his workshop on the development of pottery and the trade called “Throwing Back Pottery” at the Jacob Edwards Library on Thursday, May 24 at 6:30pm. This is a wheel-thrown pottery demonstration of techniques and forms throughout history with a discussion of the potters’ trade in Massachusetts, with particular reference to Southbridge/Sturbridge, from 17th to 19th centuries.
May 31st From Habitants to Immigrants: French Canadian Settlement in Central Massachusetts presented by Jacqueline Lassard Finn and Leslie Choquette SOUTHBRIDGE - Please join the Jacob Edwards Library on Thursday, May 31 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm for a special event, From Habitants to Immigrants: French Canadian Settlement in Central Massachusetts presented by Jacqueline Lassard Finn and Leslie Choquette. From Habitants to Immigrants: The Sansoucys, the Harpins, and the Potvins, is the story of three French Canadian families, from the forays of the Carignan Salières Regiment in 1665-66, to settlement in the Canadian wilderness, dependence on a family economy, the pain of epidemics and war, the loss of French Canada, the ensuing cultural conflicts, the end of available farmland, and finally, emigration to the mill towns of Massachusetts and the creation of a Franco-American diaspora across the United States. The chronicle of the Sansoucy, Harpin, and Potvin families reveals the strength of French Canadian families, parishes, and communities, their sorrows, limitations and joys. It is the story of generations of oppressed but resilient people in the context of the social, economic and political events of their times, their emigration and eventual assimilation as industrious and patriotic American citizens. The book contains oral histories, family letters, and photographs. Sponsored by Friends of Jacob Edwards Library.
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Our Lady of LaSalette Shrine, concert with Fr. Pat, the singing priest, the International Museum of Nativities, Gift and Book Shop, Chapel of Light, a Bistro for refreshments and snacks, a Carousel for the children, optional trolley Ride to view the display of over 400,000 lights, and a complete inclusive luncheon at Wright's Farm Restaurant. Cost is $49 per person; $39 for children; under 3 years free. Reservation deadline is December 6th. Departure is 10:45am from Southbridge and the returns is about 7:45pm. As in the past, departure from Webster is a possibility.
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Harrington Hospital Celebrates Nurse and Hospital Week SOUTHBRIDGE, MA, May 4, 2018 – Harrington HealthCare System is proud to support the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Hospital Association (AHA) by participating in the national recognition of Hospital and Nurses Week for 2018.
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"This week we’re celebrating our entire Harrington staff, as each individual makes up an incredible team that puts patient care, the safety of our community and the health of our friends and family at the forefront of every day,” said Ed Moore, President and CEO. “We have an outstanding team – from our Emergency Department Nurses to our Environmental Services staff. We recognize the key role each individual plays in providing compassionate, quality care.
Celebrated May 6-12 across the country, the observances are a tribute to local healthcare workers Harrington employs more than and those who tirelessly put patient 1,500 people who work at over two care first each and every day. dozen office and campus locations across south central MA, as well as Founded by ANA, National Nurses their newest outpatient behavioral Week is observed each year in health office in Putnam, CT. The alignment with the birthday system is made up of Harrington of Florence Nightingale. The Hospital-based employees and week recognizes the significant Harrington Physician Services. contributions nurses make to improve the health of the nation. Harrington kicked off its week This year's theme for Nurses Week with annual employee service is "Nurses: Inspire, Innovate, awards, where those who have been Influence". employed five, 10, 15, 20 years and beyond are recognized for their Hospital Week, as founded by the years of dedication to patient care. AHA, celebrates hospitals, health systems and the women and men Celebrations continued all week who support the health and well- long with employee raffles, free being of their communities through coffee and special refreshments in dedication and care from the heart. the cafeteria.
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