For the complete newsletter please visit us at 67 Dexter Lane Rochester Ma, or visit us on our website at rochestermaseniorcenter.com. Also please don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/rochestercoa/ for weekly updates! For August we have a lot of upcoming trips, so please sign up in advance for any of the trips […] Read more »
Around mid-August, Orientation at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) begins. During this time, the Academy welcomes about 14-16 individuals, cadets, and staff, from the International Maritime University of Panama (UMIP) to join our Orientation programs. Their experience begins and ends on campus. The UMIP underclassmen fully immerse in orientation, while the upperclassmen receive hands-on deck and […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-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 »
Volunteers are needed now to train for the upcoming tax season in 2019. Tax-Aide volunteers make a difference in their communities by assisting many older, lower-income taxpayers who might otherwise miss out on the credits and deductions they’ve earned. Tax-Aide volunteers receive training and support in a welcoming environment. There is need for volunteer tax […] Read more »
The Rochester Grange Agricultural Fair is this Saturday, August 18from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Our Fair books have been out all over the Tri-Town area and beyond. The Grange looks forward to seeing lots of entries in the many categories listed in the fair book by old friends and new alike. Anyone of any […] Read more »
The Friends of Plumb Library are gearing up for our upcoming tent sale on August 18from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on the Rochester Green, and we’re looking forward to using the proceeds toward exciting upcoming library events! Currently, we need your long forgotten about jewelry, scarves, shawls, and belts that are still in amazing […] Read more »
Shining Tides Quilt Guild, Inc. promotes social, charitable, educational, and cultural connections among quilters. We offer two meeting times. One is during the day at VFW #3260: 281 Appleton St., New Bedford (corner of Appleton St. and Ashley Blvd.). Social at 9:30 am and meeting 10 am – 12 pm; we meet every 4th Monday […] Read more »
RHS members have booths at the Fair on August 16 to 18. Stop by to preview the new exhibit, “Rochester Businesses, Past And Present,” which will be at the Museum starting in September. Guess the use of artifacts relating to the exhibit. Saturday will feature a bake sale with goodies made by our now famous […] Read more »
Last week, Tabor Academy greeted about 40 students from around the world for their residential and day Marine Science Camp. In its first week, the students, about half of whom will participate for the full three-week offering, enjoyed learning about Marine Biology. The tanks in Tabor’s Schaefer Wet Lab are all full with the many […] Read more »
In 1998, the Sippican Historical Society commissioned an architectural survey of Marion’s historic homes and buildings. The survey was funded one-half by the Sippican Historical Society and one-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 »