Wise Aging Together

~ taagloucester

WISE AGING TOGETHER

Temple Ahavat Achim (86 Middle St., Gloucester, MA)

Sunday, November 1st from 10 am to 12 pm

We can look forward to a longer life span than in any time in history. This trend is expected to continue.
What are the opportunities, the concerns, challenges, the questions? How do we navigate the inevitable changes that will accompany us? How do we make the best use of our extra years? This is new terrain. There a no precedents and few models to follow. No paths but the steps we take, one after the other.

WE DON’T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE.

At TAA we are starting a year long Wise Aging Project, partly in cooperation with Jewish Family and Children Service and in collaboration with other community resources. Through readings from secular and Jewish texts, guest lectures, guided exercise and discussion groups, we will explore, this life stage together.

Our First event will be a presentation and discussion by Marjorie Sokoll and her staff from the JF&CF Spirituality and Aging  program. We are thrilled and excited to be starting this project with you.

Marjorie U. Sokoll, M.Ed., Director, JF&CS Spirituality and Aging
Sue Spielman, MPA, Manager, Jewish Healing Connections
Barbara Sternfield, MA, Program Specialist, Jewish Healing Connections

Come help Backyard Growers Clean up School and Community Gardens!

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Our volunteers love pruning herbs and giving back to their community!

It’s starting to get chilly. The flannels are coming out as the men grow their beards. That means one thing- it’s time to clean up some garden beds! Join Backyard Growers in one of our many available volunteer clean up days and give back to Gloucester!

Sign up for the McPherson Park Clean Up (10AM-12PM or 1-3PM on November 11) here or sign up for the School Garden Clean Up (10AM-12PM or 1-3PM on November 3 or 3-5PM on November 4 or 18) here.

Thank you for your service and happy gardening!

Come Celebrate Cape Ann’s Success in 2015!

~ Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce

The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join in a celebration of the Cape Ann License Plate as well as a 2015 Tourism Mixer at the Rockport Art Association on Thursday, October 22. Also this weekend is the Essex ClamFest on Saturday and the start of Dine Out Cape Ann on Sunday.  See below for more details…

The License Plate Celebration & Fall Tourism Wrap-Up Mixer will be held at the Rockport Art Association on October 22 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.  Read below for more details…

Cape Ann Celebration

Essex ClamFest is this Saturday, October 24th. Please join us for a day of festivities including local vendors and a clam chowder competition! Click on the image below for more details.

ClamFest

This weekend, Sunday, October 25 is the start of Dine Out Cape Ann! Enjoy delicious Dine Out menus from restaurants throughout Cape Ann. Click on the image below for more details including a list of all participating restaurants and menus.

Dine Out Cape Ann

URGENT IMPORTANT CITIZEN INPUT NEEDED REGARDING NEW STREETLIGHTS

~ Joey Ciaramitaro

Kimsmithdesigns's avatarGood Morning Gloucester

I LOVE CHANGE, CHANGE FOR THE BETTER THAT IS. IS THIS A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER? ARE WE COMMITTED TO THE NEW STREET LIGHTS? HOW DO YOU FEEL LED LIGHTS WILL AFFECT THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY, WHETHER 4000K OR 3000K OR NO CHANGE?
buenos-aires-led-street-lamps-01.jpg.662x0_q70_crop-scaleTwo variations on LED streetlights being considered by the city have been set up for evaluation. The test installations are the first four lights on the west side of Washington Street just south of Gee Avenue.There are two types, rated at 3,000 degrees Kelvin and 4,000 degrees Kelvin. The “color” of the light is slightly different between the two types.

People concerned about light pollution and the effect of the lights on wildlife have been advocating for the 3,000K lights. Send your comments to Matt Coogan in the City’s Planning Department. His email address is:

MCoogan@gloucester-ma.gov

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Boating Classes and Halloween Fun at Maritime Gloucester!

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Marine Halloween III – Tide of Planktonstein

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2015, 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM, REGISTRATION : $7 PER CHILD FOR NON-MEMBERS, FREE FOR MEMBERS, AUDIENCE: PREK – 12 YEARS WITH PARENT/GUARDIAN.  Get ready for marine science and mad science during our third annual Marine Halloween party!  Click here for full info and registration.

Announcing the 2016 Boat Captain’s & Safe Boating Classes at Maritime Gloucester

Maritime Gloucester has once again partnered with Boatwise to offer a series of Captain’s Courses and Safe Boating Basics and Navigation Classes. All courses and classes will take place in Maritime Gloucester’s Robbins Classroom. Descriptions, dates and tuition are listed below. Class hours are Saturday and Sunday 8:30a-5:30p and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00p-10:00p. Register through Boatwise HERE.

 

Crafters Needed for the Rockport PTO Holiday Fair

~ rebsly

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The Rockport PTO is looking for crafters to sell their wares at the holiday fair scheduled for Saturday, November 14th.  We get a large amount of people attending from Rockport and neighboring towns who come with their families to participate in the activities and do some of their Christmas shopping so it is a great opportunity to showcase and sell your amazing creations.  The cost is $50 per table, no no raffles, bake sales or used items.

If you are interested please fill out the form: holidayfairflierregistration2015  and send it to Amy Kamm (email: ajkamm93@gmail.com) or contact her at (978) 290-7891.

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Mayoral Debate & Business After Hours Events

~ Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce

Mayoral Debate
Register for the Mayoral Debate
On Tuesday, October 20, the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will host a Mayoral Candidates Debate between the two finalists for Gloucester Mayor in the November 3 city elections, City Council President Paul McGeary and interim Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken.

The debate will be held at The Elks at Bass Rocks on 101 Atlantic Road in Gloucester, MA from 7:30 to 9:00 am. This event will be open to Chamber members and the general public and will be moderated by Bob Gillis, Vice President of Cape Ann Savings Bank. The candidates will answer a number of questions on a range of topics and each candidate will have the opportunity pose a question to the other.

Tickets are $25.00 per person and include a light breakfast and attendance for the debate.

Pre-registration is highly recommended as this event is filling up quickly. To make a reservation, visit capeannchamber.com or call 978-283-1601.

Institution for Savings

The Chamber of Commerce is also holding a a Business After Hours event at Institution for Savings. There is no charge for this event.  All community members are invited.  Please RSVP HERE if you plan to join us.

Sawyer Free Library: Week of October 18, 2015

~ sawyerfreelibrary

Booktalk

Scribe: My Life in Sports

For the past 45 years Bob Ryan has been covering sports events for the Boston Globe and ESPN.  On Oct 20, Mr. Ryan will be talking about his new book, Scribe, which reveals the people behind the stories as only Bob Ryan can. From the NBA to eleven Olympics to his surprising favorite sport, it is sure to be one of the most talked-about sports books of the year by one of the sports world’s most admired journalists. There will be some books available for purchase and signing.

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~In the Children’s Library~

Wednesday October 21: A special Halloween Story Time at 10am. Wear a costume if you wish!

Also on Wednesday, read with Zyla, a therapy dog who loves to be read to! There are 15-minute slots available from 3:30-4:30pm, just call the Children’s Library to get a slot: 978-281-9763 x18 or sign up online here

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October Artists of the Month at Rose Baker

~ oldfolks76

Watercolor artists Ed Leavitt (pictured with some of his works) and Doreen Ross are the October artists of the month at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Each month Juni Van Dyke, Director of the Art Program at the Senior Center selects one or two artists to honor with a show of their works. The works are displayed in the main lobby of the Senior Center and can be viewed weekdays from 9am to 4pm. On Thursdays, the artists will be available to answer questions and talk about their works.