Marlboro Juniors

Library book and bake sale

2010-09-05T17:25:01Z

There are a lot of readers and book lovers in the Marlborough Junior Woman's Club. Here is some exciting news! Saturday, September 25 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM the Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will host a book and bake sale in the Bigelow Auditorium. Come pick up some bargain books, CDs, or videos, as well as some yummy baked goods, all while you support your library and its many programs! And of course, please continue to bring gently used books, cds, and dvds to the meetings to be dropped off for the Friends of the Marlborough Library book sales. And continue to share your book recommendations!

Marlborough Girl Scout registration

2010-09-05T17:12:43Z

The Marlborough Girl Scouts will be holding three registration events in September: Sept 14th and Sept 23rd from 6-8 pm at the Marlborough Public Library Sept 26th from 2-5 pm at the Methodist Church on Church Street (crafts will be offered to girls to make) Register by submitting a signed Girl Scout or Adult registration form and the annual membership fee of $12. Questions? Call 888.9GIRLSCOUT or email join@girlscoutseasternmass.org

Volunteers needed for 24th Annual River Cleanup

2010-09-05T17:05:48Z

The Organization for the Assabet River's (OAR) 24th Annual River Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday September 11th from 9 a.m.-noon. Volunteers will wade into the Assabet and Concord rivers and tributaries to remove trash that has accumulated in Westborough, Northborough, Marlborough, Hudson, Stow, Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Billerica. Cleanup efforts will be followed by pizza and celebration. For more info or to sign up to volunteer, contact the OAR office at 978.369.3956 or oar@assabetriver.org, or visit www.assabetriver.org.

Volunteers needed for 7th annual MHS Reality Fair

2010-09-05T16:57:43Z

The Marlborough Juniors have been participating in the Marlborough High School's Reality Fair for several years, however volunteers are still needed. The Reality Fair is a learning experience for students "to give them a taste of financial reality as they begin their preparation for their post-high school lives." Volunteers help give the seniors the experience of budgeting a paycheck. Volunteers represent themselves in their business, and interact with the students who learn how to negotiate the world of auto dealers, insurance agents, real estate agents, at a grocery store, etc. Current needs include someone to represent a furniture store and a clothing store. The Reality Fair is scheduled for November 15th from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Marlborough High School. Potential volunteers should contact pthorsen@cucenter.org.

2nd Annual Family Fun Ride

2010-09-05T16:43:53Z

The 2nd Annual Marlborough Family Fun Ride is Sunday September 19th from 10 a.m.- noon on the Assabet River Rail Trail. Come ride your bike or walk with your Marlborough neighbors. Enjoy refreshments, and take advantage of guides and maps that will be provided at this free event. Assabet River Bicycles will be offering bike tune-ups and repairs onsite. If you are riding, please bring your helmet. Meet the group at 36 Jefferson Street in Marlborough, across from Kelleher Field. More info at www.bikemarlborough.org.

Volunteers needed for housing committee

2010-09-05T16:36:11Z

The Marlborough Community Development Authority (MCDA) is setting up a Housing Needs Committee to address the needs of low and moderate income residents. The committee is expected to meet twice a month for the first two months and monthly thereafter. If you are interested, please contact Anne Marie Blake at MCDA at 508.460.3715 or ablake@marlborough-ma.gov.

Mass Save

2010-09-03T16:41:29Z

Mass Save® is an initiative sponsored by Massachusetts’ gas and electric utilities and energy efficiency service providers with the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to provide a wide range of services, incentives, trainings, and information promoting energy efficiency that help residents and businesses manage energy use and related costs. You may qualify for a free home energy assessment and assistance with making energy efficient upgrades. Find out at http://www.masssave.com/.

Donate used durable medical equipment

2010-09-02T16:28:57Z

The Marlborough Senior Center loans Durable Medical Equipment to seniors in need. Equipment can include wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, commodes, transfer benches, canes, etc.

To ask about making a donation of DME, call the Senior Center at 508-485-6492.

Free support for caregivers of elders and their families

2010-09-02T16:24:41Z

BayPath Elder Services is the recipient of a grant that will allow them to provide free counseling to caregivers and their families in order to support elders with the goal of increasing their community tenure. Counselors can help families/caregivers work on issues including how to take care of the caregiver's own needs, looking at family dynamics around the care plan or delegating care, working through grief and loss, or setting new boundaries with the care recipient, just as a few examples.

If you'd like more information or want to sign up, please call Heather at 508-573-7250.

Volunteers needed to help Marlborough Seniors

2010-09-01T12:20:28Z

Bill Payer Program - BayPath Elder Services is seeking volunteers for their Money Management Program. Volunteers will be matched with elders to provide support with monthly bill paying activities (balancing checkbooks, organizing and paying bills, and writing checks for the client's signature). This program, sponsored by AARP, Mass Home Care and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, is designed to help seniors stay in the community, and provides free liability insurance to each volunteer. For more information, please call Deb Luekens at 508-573-7241.

Drivers for FISH (Friends in Service Helping) - Can you help drive Marlborough residents to medical appointments? Call 508-485-6792 ext. 11.

Conversational English class - The Marlborough Senior Center is seeking a volunteer to teach Beginning Conversational English. Call Susan Maki at 508-485-6492.

Friendly Visitor - Home-bound, isolated seniors are in need of companionship. If you would like to visit an elder 1-2 hours per week, call Susan Maki at 508-485-6492.

Community Preservation Act

2010-08-31T12:23:32Z

A question about the Community Preservation Act will appear on Marlborough's Nov 2nd ballot. Here is a synopsis from the city's website: http://www.marlborough-ma.gov/gen/MarlboroughMA_Announcemt/015E9292-000F8513

Join the Marlborough Juniors

2010-08-31T11:53:00Z

September is the perfect time to join the Marlborough Junior Woman's Club. Some of the projects we will be working on this year include:

Princess Boutique - collecting used formal dresses and distributing them during prom season (with shoes and accessories) to local girls who would not be able to afford to buy them.

Trivia Night - our yearly fundraiser. A good time with food, laughs, raffles, and teams competing in a test of knowledge

Daffodil Days - selling daffodils to raise money for cancer research

Adopt-a-space - watering and weeding our flower plot on Main Street

Adopted family - creating gift baskets for a local family with children with special needs

9/11 baskets - creating baskets of goodies to distribute to local police and fire stations to say thank you

Volunteering at Second Saturday, Furnishing Options, and much more!

We are hoping to increase our membership. Help us help Marlborough. Join us at our season kick-off meeting on Tuesday September 7th at 7:30 pm at the Applebriar Clubhouse. Email Jodi at join@marlboroughjuniors.org to RSVP or for more info.

Dept of Conservation & Recreation’s Universal Access Program (UAP)

2010-08-27T17:58:12Z

People with disabilities who want to make the most of what is left of the summer should check out the MA Dept of Conservation and Recreation's Universal Access Program.

For example, on August 31, the UAP is offering accessible canoeing at Hampton Ponds State Park, 1048 North Road, in Westfield. That program, from 9:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., is being co-sponsored with All-Out Adventures. It costs $5 a person, and preregistration is required: 413-527-8980.

Then, on Sept. 2 (squeeze this one in before Labor Day), UAP is offering accessible kayaking at Regatta Point in Quinsigamond State Park, 10 North Lake Avenue in Worcester. The program, which also is cosponsored with All-Out Adventures, is $5 per person and will run 9:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Please call ahead to pre-register: 413-527-8980. UAP provides all the equipment needed to enjoy each activity safely and comfortably.

For more info on the program and upcoming events, visit: www.mass.gov/dcr/universal_access

Aug 25th is the last day to register to vote in the next primary

2010-08-25T15:44:17Z

Tuesday, September 14th is the State Primary. The deadline to register to vote in this Primary is TODAY August 25th. To register to vote or change your party affiliation, go to the town hall or download a voter registration form (just make sure it is postmarked by today). For more info: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/

The Children's Mental Health Campaign

2010-08-25T13:53:29Z

If you are interested in making children's mental health care better, you might be interested in attending Marlborough Children's Mental Health Focus Group on Thursday September 23 from 5:30-7 pm at the the Assabet Valley Collaborative at 57 Orchard Street in Marlborough. Dinner will be served.

Come and share your story, talk about policy changes and learn about the Children's Mental Health Campaign. For more info or to RSVP, contact Matt Noyes at mnoyes@hcfama.org. www.ChildrensMentalHealthCampaign.org