Open Space: Working Together as Stewards

This interactive meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 11th, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Lanesville Community Center, 8 Vulcan Street Gloucester, MA www.lanesvillecommunitycenter.org

Guest speakers and subject matter experts will include Steve Winslow, Senior Project Manager in the Community Development Department and member of the Open Space and Recreation Committee; Larry Durkin, Environmental Engineer in the Water Compliance Office; and Nick Holland, President of the Cape Ann Trail Stewards.  Together, they will provide an overview of their priorities, short and long term goals, and vision for Gloucester’s Open Space.
Ward 4 Councilor Val Gilman and Ward 5 Councilor Sean Nolan will co-facilitate a brainstorming session where small groups will work together to discuss ways we can work together to protect, maintain, and expand Cape Ann Trail Networks and our Open Space.
Questions?  Contact Ward 4 Councilor Val Gilman at 978-283-1993, vgilman@gloucester-ma.gov  or www.facebook.com/valgilmanward4  or Ward 5 Councilor Sean Nolan at snolan@gloucester-ma.gov   at 978-375-8381.

SeniorCare Inc., in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH, will host Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers, a 3-part workshop focused on the early stages of the disease on May 16, May 23, and June 8, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at SeniorCare’s offices at 49 Blackburn Center in Gloucester, MA. Lunch will be served at each session. There is no charge for the series.

In the early stages of Alzheimer’s, caregivers face many new questions, needs for care planning and support. Join us for this education program to hear of coping strategies and practical answers for the questions and concerns that arise during early stage.

Attendance at all three workshops is strongly encouraged. To reserve your space, contact Susan Doughty, Caregiver Support Specialist at SeniorCare at 978-281-1750 x-520.

About SeniorCare

SeniorCare Inc. serves an area that represents more than 27,000 residents aged 60 and over.  We provide services to adults with disabilities and elders in nine communities. Established in 1972, SeniorCare has approximately 100 employees and nearly 400 volunteers. The volunteers and staff work to fulfill its mission as a consumer-centered organization which provides and coordinates services to elders and others. This allows them to live independently at home or in a setting of their choice, while remaining part of their community.

Want to know more about our amazing Pre-K program?

Come play with us, tour the school and meet our teacher! Pre-K open house Saturday, May 14th 10 am to 1 pm at our school! All are welcome!

“Whales: An Unforgettable Journey” premieres tonight at 8pm on Cape Ann TV Channel 12. Originally shown in IMAX theaters, this 45-minute documentary shows breathtaking close up encounters with whales and dolphins. It’s narrated by Patrick Stewart.

The movie is produced by the Ocean Alliance (the Snotbot people, whose world headquarters are at the old Paint Factory on Rocky Neck.) They were kind enough to give give us permission to show this movie on Cape Ann TV.

Here’s more about the Ocean Alliance and the remarkable work they do: Ocean Alliance collects a broad spectrum of data on whales and ocean life relating particularly to toxicology, behavior, bioacoustics, and genetics. From that data they work with their scientific partners to advise educators and policy makers on wise stewardship of the oceans to: reduce pollution, prevent the collapse of marine mammal populations, maintain human access to fish and other sea life, and promote ocean and human health.

The movie also airs on Tuesday, May, 3 at 7 pm; Wednesday, May 4 at 10 am and 2 pm; Thursday, May 5 at 5am and 6:30pm; Friday, May, 6 at 7:30pm; Saturday, May 7 at 2pm and 10pm; and Sunday, May 8 at 12pm and 11pm.

                                 
TURKISH DELIGHT COMES TO CAPE ANN
               
WHAT:    KANGAL DOG SHOW, UKC Event
         Sponsored by The Kangal Dog Club of America
Supported by The Republic of Turkey’s Consulate General, Boston
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

WHEN:    MAY 20, 2:00 – 4:00 pm      Educational discussion
         MAY 21, 1:00 – 4:00pm       Dog Show
WHERE:   Windhover Center for the Performing Arts, 257 R Granite St., Rockport, MA
Contact:     Mary Hughes 978- 281- 6703 or happycolors1@comcast.net 
BACKGROUND:  Come meet the Kangal dog, one of the oldest breeds in the world. Rare in the USA, they have centuries of guardianship of livestock, villages and people in Turkey. Guarding and protecting out of love, not aggression. Learn about the important roles they serve in their homeland and here, and what it means to be a steward to this rare breed of dog, the Kangal Dog of Turkey.
Interviews available with Kangal owners on event weekend.
TWO TRUE KANGAL TAILS:
Meet Bekci and Heidi, a service /mobility dog for a retired veterinarian who lives with Multiple Sclerosis; Bekci supports and travels with her everywhere, even airplanes! Bekçi is 6 years old and has been with Heidi since a puppy. He has always had a special air of confidence and serenity. Although Heidi has other livestock guardian dogs that work with her goats and Mustang horses, it was evident early that Bekci was destined for a different life than the goat-herding guardian they envisioned. Heidi and Bekci will be at the Kangal Dog Show for visitors to meet!
 
 

Heidi and Bekci arrive at the airport after one of their frequent trips.

For the Love of God. In a remote corner of the desert southwest, a women’s monastery resides amidst the local wildlife population that includes bobcats, coyotes, rattlesnakes and the occasional mountain lion and bear. When the monastery first relocated and opened to the public, the sisters knew they needed a serious and effective warning and protection system. Research lead them to the Kangal Dog and thus began a journey that has given them new generations from the original male/female pair of Kangal Dogs who watched over them with such care. They have proved to excel as guardians for the monastery as they patrol the grounds at night and accompany the nuns during their daily tasks. Because the sisters socialize their Kangals early with people and animals, they have never had a bad experience or worry. The bond and intuition the dogs demonstrate – with people and animals – is remarkable to see. A favorite saying is “our dogs are Kangals first and dogs second,” such is their unique breed characteristics and depth of personality!

 
On the grounds of a monastery in the desert southwest, Kangals watch over two- and four-legged creatures of God.
OTHER DOG TREATS:
⦁    A Kangal dog is designated as a national treasure in Turkey
⦁    Only a Turkish citizen can take them out of the country legally
⦁    Less than 800 Kangal dogs exist in the U.S.
⦁    While many, more familiar, breeds have been heavily cross-bred over the years, the Kangal remains very close to its original breed characteristics.
About the Kangal Dog Club of America
The Kangal Dog Club of America is the national parent club for the UKC and the only club in North America dedicated to the breed. http://www.kangaldogamerica.com