Precious Ones purchases Childcare Center in Holden Travels with George and the importance of History

Jeff May (Owner of Precious Ones) recently purchased Steppingstones Learning Center of Holden. Jeff said, “I honestly wasn’t looking to acquire another center but this opportunity kind of fell in my lap.” Jeff went on to explain that “It was a great opportunity, and that Precious Ones is thrilled to be serving the families of Holden.”

Precious Ones recently ex-panded the program in Northbridge by creating 2 additional infant/toddler rooms and moving their Pre-K kids to the 61 Linwood Avenue location (Methodist Church).

Precious Ones currently offers infant, toddler and Preschool care at its main facilities in Uxbridge and Northbridge. They also have separate school age locations in both Uxbridge and Northbridge. This past fall, they added a preschool program to their Douglas location (164 Davis Street). On the growth and expansion of Precious Ones, Jeff said “I’m just working hard one day at a time, and I never dreamed it would grow to this level when I started Precious Ones back in 2010.” Jeff spoke of the high demand for quality childcare in this area and the tremen- dous team he is blessed with at Precious Ones. He offered “we are incredibly grateful for god’s blessing on Precious Ones, and we look forward to being able to meet the childcare, preschool and school age needs of the families in the communities that we serve”.

When asked what message he would like to give to families in the Black-stone Valley; Jeff said, “it all stems from a genuine love for children; they are created in god’s image and Precious in His sight and it is an incredible honor and privilege to care for the amazing children under our care.”

Author Nathaniel Philbrick will be presenting “Travels with george and the Importance of Local History” on Sunday, March 26, 2:00 p.m. at the North Main Street Church, 23 North Main Street in Uxbridge. His latest New York Times bestseller, Travels with george: In Search of Washington and His Legacy, was published in September of 2021.

Early in his term as President, george Washington visited every state in the Union. The United States was relatively new, having won its independence half a dozen years earlier. Along the way in 1789, Washington visited Uxbridge as did Nathaniel, along with his wife Melissa, and their dog Dora in 2019 while doing research for this book.

With his passion for history,

Nathaniel will also speak on the importance of the preservation of local history as part of the fabric of the community and region. Buildings, historic and cultural sites, records, and artifacts all play a role in protecting our heritage and leaving a legacy for future generations. On a local level this effort requires dedication and a cooperative group of people in preserving our historic treasures.

Author of In the Heart of the Sea, winner of the National Book Award; Mayflower, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize; Valiant Ambition, winner of the george Washington Prize; Bunker Hill, winner of the New England Book Award; Sea of glory; The Last Stand; Why Read Moby Dick?; Away Off Shore; and Second Wind Learn more about Nathaniel at www.nathaniel- philbrick.com.

Seating is limited and reservations are suggested. For reservations or more information email uxbridgehistoricalsociety@gmail.com with your name(s) and contact information or contact Mary Beauchamp at (508) 930-6021.

A book signing will follow the presentation. Books will be available for purchase, by cash or check only, at the event courtesy of the Samuel Slater Experience Museum pop-up shop. Learn more at www.samuelslaterexperience.org.

This event is being sponsored by the Uxbridge Historical Society, the Arthur R. Taft Memorial Trust, and the Uxbridge Public Library.

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