Silver Club plans Senior Bus Trips

The Silver Club of the Uxbridge Senior Center has 3 bus trips planned. On August 24th, they're travelling to Wakefield, RI for the show "Jersey Boys" at Theatre by the Sea. Lunch is included at Bravo by the Sea, the restaurant on the premises.

September will be here before you know it and a trip to Pennsylvania Dutch country is in order! Join them Sept 11th-15th for 5 days with 8 meals included, the show "Moses" at Sight and Sound Theatre, a second show at Magic and Wonder Theater, a guided tour of Philadelphia, another of Amish country as well as other fun things!

Then Oct. 3rd there will be a "fall foliage trip" to Deerfield and Shelburne Falls with a visit to the butterfly conservatory, lunch at the Deerfield Inn, a visit to The Bridge of Flowers and a stop at Yankee Candle. Please call Sue at 508-476-3438 FMI.

Local Quilters Semi-finalists in International Quilt Show

Susan Pelland and Pamela Bowen from Upton are semi-finalists for 2023 AQS QuiltWeek® to be held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event will take place September 13th-16th at DeVos Place Convention Center.

Susan and Pamela have been chosen to display the quilt, TRUE COLORS OF SPRInGTIME, along with 332 others in this AQS Contest. First, Second, and Third Place prizes in seven categories will be awarded, along with seven overall awards, including Best of Show. Winners will be announced at the show and posted on the AQS website, americanquilter.com.

More than $50,000 will be granted to contest winners, including $10,000 for the AQS QuiltWeek Grand Rapids Best of Show and $3,500 each for Best Wall Quilt, Best Traditional Design, Best Original Design, Best Hand, Best Stationary, and Best Movable Workmanship. Regardless of how TRUE

COLORS OF SPRInGTIME places in the final judging, all semi-finalist quilts will be displayed at the show, which is expected to draw more than 17,000 people.

AQS President Bill Schroeder says, "Last year, we were so excited to be back to in-person QuiltWeek events. We cannot thank the quilters enough for their support of our shows coming out of the pandemic. The quilters want to see the quilts that are displayed, to marvel at the work, and find inspiration for their own projects. I have no doubt this year's quilts will do the same."

The American Quilter’s Society hosts several shows annually, each with its own quilt contest. Besides the Grand Rapids, Michigan show, AQS hosts other prestigious shows in Daytona Beach, Florida; Branson, Missouri; Des Moines, Iowa; and Paducah, Kentucky.

FMI, please visit americanquilter.com

Invitation to join Dragon Boat Team

Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is inviting local groups, organizations, and dragon boat teams of all levels to participate in our 2023 Annual Dragon Boat Races & Taiwan Day Festival on Saturday, September 3rd at Festival Pier in Pawtucket, RI

Last year’s event was a resounding success, thanks to the energy and enthusiasm of our teams. The memorable races, camaraderie and spirit of competition made it an unforgettable experience for all participants and spectators alike. The races are great for experienced clubs or companies/organizations looking for a fun & unique way to teambuild and get promotion to thousands of spectators! What you can you expect:

1. Exciting Races: Action-packed day filled with adrenaline-pumping races with trophies and prizes for the winning teams. Each team member also receives a souvenir t-shirt.

2. Accommodating Venue: Our carefully chosen venue along the Pawtucket River offers excellent facilities, including a team tent.

3. Cultural Extravaganza: An opportunity to immerse yourselves in rich Asian culture as we celebrate with music, dance, and delicious food offerings!

4. networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow businesses and dragon boat teams, share experi- ences, and forge new friendships. Visit dragonboatri. com for more information about this event and to register your team.

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