The Friends of the Mattapoisett Council on Aging want to extend their thanks for the wonderful support of all involved in the Plant Sale on September 14. This includes all who helped set up, donate and sell plants and to the many people who purchased the plants and gave them a new home. Special thanks […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded half by the Sippican Historical Society and half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
Curious About Quakers? The Mattapoisett Friends Meeting will hold an open house on Sunday, October 6 at 10:00 am in the historical Quaker meetinghouse at 103 Marion Rd. Members will share interesting facts about Quakers, including the cannibal Quakers of Nantucket. Afterwards, there will be coffee and conversation in the meeting’s community hall. Assistive listening system available. […] Read more »
The Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion is pleased to announce its 2019 Fall Fundraiser Event: Tables of Content, repeating an event that was highly successful in its first rendition in 2018. On two evenings in November, generous friends of the Elizabeth Taber Library will host literary-inspired dinners in their homes to raise money for the library’s […] Read more »
Are you ready for some spooktacular fun? Dust off the cobwebs and sharpen those scary pencils! Your best Halloween artwork could be on the cover of The Wanderer and you could win a cash prize! Submit your best original Halloween drawing, photo, compilation, or artwork to enter for publication on our October 31 cover. Deadline […] Read more »
Designed by noted architect William Gibbons Preston in 1891, the Marion Music Hall stands proudly as a welcome beacon to all who enter the heart of the town. It was founder Elizabeth Taber’s wish that the Marion Music Hall offer lectures, concerts, meetings and festive occasions to enrich the quality of life and “put some […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded half by the Sippican Historical Society and half by the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Due to the limits of funding, not all of the historic buildings were surveyed, but over 100 were catalogued and photographed. The […] Read more »
The days are getting cooler, the nights a little longer, and hints of that crisp autumn smell are in the air. Fall is approaching, and so is the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride! Pedal 35, 75, or 100 miles on October 6and join more than 300 others biking to protect clean water in Buzzards Bay. Registration is […] Read more »
The Bourne Wareham Art Association is meeting on Tuesday September 17from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at BB’s Bar & Grill, 2424 Cranberry Highway, Wareham MA. Food is available for purchase. The business meeting will be followed by a discussion on how to work with an art gallery by Judith Klein. Over the past 10 years […] Read more »
The full monthly newsletter and calendar are available on our website www.rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Events are also posted on the Rochester Council on Aging Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Rochestercoa. The Rochester Senior Center has made a few changes to the Special Luncheon’s held in September: Monday, September 16, special luncheon will be prepared by Outreach Worker, Lorraine Thompson. Monday, September 23, special luncheon will […] Read more »
