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A Place of Hope for Lasting Change
Participants “talk race” in the Circle of Peace. [Photo: courtesy of Amy Mevorach]
By Via Perkins, Contributing Writer For the past four years, the Common Street Spiritual Center has been at the core of faith life in Natick. The Center’s uncommon blend of religious experience, arts and culture and emphasis on diversity make it a sanctuary for residents who are looking for a fresh and welcoming church ex-
perience, rooted in Christian faith and practice. Common Street is led by husband-and-wife team Ian and Amy Mevorach, who were inspired to create a distinctive faith community from a work opportunity. In 2012, Ian Mevorach was hired to develop a new congregation at 13 Common St., in the space that once held the First Baptist Church.
The elements that set Common Street apart stem largely from the Mevorachs’ backgrounds. Ian Mevorach had a unique upbringing in an interfaith family, and grew up learning about his Jewish and Catholic heritages. The couple was influenced by a variety of spiritual leaders and ideals, including Martin Luther King Jr.’s concept of the “beloved community.” In an era where churches are sometimes criticized for being close-minded and exclusive, Common Street seeks to build bridges between individuals and groups. The Center chooses to be “noncreedal,” which allows members and visitors to come to understand and express their faith in their own personal ways.
Connecting Beyond the Labels “If you want to exclude people, there are plenty of religious orga-
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New in Town? Come on Down! By Renee Plant, Contributing Writer The Natick CommunitySenior Center, 117 East Central St., will be hosting a new program this month to welcome residents in town. The “Welcome to Natick” interactive program will be led by longtime residents of town who will offer information about Natick’s unique history, resources and neighborhoods. The first session will be held on Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to noon; the second, on Feb. 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. Sharon Kirby, program and events coordinator at the Natick Community-Senior Center, said she hopes the program will help newcomers get better acquainted with their
surroundings and neighbors. “We want to provide a welcoming face for people and let them know there are facilities in town to use,” Kirby said. “We will offer handouts of all town programs. Our goal is to revitalize the old ‘welcome wagon’ feeling and give [new residents] a foundation for understanding Natick.” This idea for the program was brought about by Natick resident and longtime community volunteer Jeanette, who will be one of the presenters for the first session. “This idea of welcoming people to town is important to me,” Szretter said. “With so many new people coming in, this seemed like the perfect
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nizations that will accommodate you,” Amy Mevorach said. “We want to be an oasis for people seeking an inclusive, love-centered community. When we are in community with each other, listening deeply and empathetically, we can connect in an authentic way, beyond any of the labels.” These values clearly resonate with many in the Natick community. During Common Street’s first service on Christmas Eve of 2012, around 100 individuals attended. At that time, they went by the name Common Street Community Church but opted to change it in 2014. “Ian followed his vision . . . [to create] an interfaith community that accepts all people,” Amy Mevorach explained. “In accordance with that vision, the community voted to change the name to Common Street Spiritual Center, which reflects the openness of the space as well as the intention of the community:
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to find our way to our own spiritual center within.” Common Street currently has around 35 official members, and a number of others who are not official members but frequently attend and are involved.
Serving Others Creatively Using a variety of methods, Common Street hosts or participates in frequent activities to reach out to the community at large and be of service to others, and welcomes volunteers to join their efforts. “Cooking at the Common Kitchen” is held every third Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for families who have been relocated to local motels by the state of Massachusetts, and is co-hosted by the all-volunteer organization, Family Services Coalition. Families in need are invited to make nutritious,
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2015, has been playing an increasingly important role in the community. “We hold Circles of Peace to open a space for people to talk about race in a confidential, authentic way,” Amy said. Immigration, ethnic diversity and racial equality are some of the topics that are in the public’s consciousness, and all are invited to talk about what is on their minds. Participants pass around a “talking stone,” which enables the person holding the stone to speak while the rest of the group listens. Typically, circles have averaged around 10 people, half Caucasian and half non-Caucasian. “We express our thoughts, hopes, experiences and frustra-
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opportunity to provide a warm welcome.” With home sales in Natick continuing to thrive in the last year, there are new residents to meet. According to the Multiple Listing Service Property Information Network, in 2015 there were 326 single family home sales, 150 condos and 169 rental properties. Szretter said she understands what attracts people to town. “People are moving here for many reasons,” she said. “For one, Natick is very proud of its name, which is the ‘Home of Champions.’ That is much more than just a sports metaphor; the champions are all the kinds of people who live here.” While the event is most appropriate for new residents, Kirby said that others who have been in town for a longer period of time are also welcome. “A lot of the time, people move here and get started in with a new job, and they don’t have a lot of time to meet people,” Kirby said. “We want people to know that there is a real vibrancy here, and that Natick is a very active com-
munity. There are many ways for people to plug in, whether it be to engage in activities at town-sponsored events, or volunteer to do things they enjoy.” Szretter said the program will also help people make connections. “It’s about building bridges and making people feel a connection as part of the fabric of the town,” she said. “Traditions can’t continue and new ideas can’t be hatched unless there’s a forum in which people can participate.” Though the event is brand-new this year, Kirby said she hopes to keep it going—even possibly offering additional sessions throughout the year. “It’s definitely a mobile society we are living in,” she said. “We are trying to help with that.” The program will also provide guests refreshments and giveaways, such as gift cards to Natick-area restaurants, including Bertucci’s, Casey’s Diner, Lola’s Italian Sub Shop and Groceria, The Dolphin Seafood Restaurant, Zaftig’s Delicatessen, Zoup , Smashburger and more. Barber Real Estate Group is a sponsor for the program. To register for the free event, call 508-647-6540.
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Power of the Quilt Eleven-year-old Sage LaFleur, Natick resident, sparticipates in her firstever The Power of the Quilt Project quilt-a-thon as part of an MLK, Jr. community service event hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Area Church (UUAC) in Sherborn. Twenty-two volunteers come together, blending their talents of hand sewing, machine stitching, cutting and piecing fabric squares, pinning, backing and quilting colorful comfort quilts. A dozen beautiful quilts will be given to women and men undergoing chemotherapy and for the Linus Project, which provides comforting handmade quilts and blankets to children facing hardship. The Project is a joint venture between the UUAC in Sherborn and the Rhododendron Needlers Quilt Guild in Walpole. (Photo/Deborah Burke Henderson)
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in which to honor their son’s MIDDLESEX PATH SITE memory. FIDO members were astonished and humbled by the outpouring of support they received as a result of the Kramers’ goodwill. FIDO members say that in the “probably a hundred meetings” that the group attended, their motto became, “We will be polite, we will be professional, and we will always be kind.” It is also important to McPherson that she and the all-volunteer organization stay positive and humble. In describing efforts to generate awareness about the proposed dog park in town, she remarked that, “one thing everyone wanted to talk about was poop!” So, McPherson convinced a group of members to don brown tee shirts with neon green letters, proclaiming “POOP PATROL.” Every Saturday at 7am for the past two summers, a FIDO crew ventured out to Natick Common and other parks in town to clean up. Whether their visibility encouraged or shamed other pet owners into becoming more responsible, McPherson proudly reported that last summer a total of only five messes needed to be scooped up by the Poop Patrol! Not only that, but the shirts apparently are a coveted item in town.
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out and invited McPherson to a meeting to discuss building a park in town where dogs could go unleashed. That night, a roomful of 25 to 30 strangers convened. They were a diverse mix of young and old, wealthy and not so wealthy, and lifelong residents of Natick and newcomers to town. The one thing they had in common was that all were dog owners. All attendees signed up, and were given a list of 10 to 12 potential sites and instructions to conduct a feasibility study to determine the optimal location for Natick’s future dog park. They were told, “Look into it, and see what you come up with.” Soon, the original group decreased in size to a dozen people who were seriously committed to the cause. These individuals had
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Introducing NatickCard, a Parking Meter Smart Card The Town of Natick is now offering a prepaid reprogrammable parking meter and kiosk debit card, NatickCard that provides a convenient and cashless way to pay for parking at meters and kiosks. The card can be used at any of the electronic parking meters and kiosks located throughout downtown Natick. A new card can be purchased at Town Hall in the Treasurer/ Collectors Office, 13 E. Central St., 508-6476427. The card is valid until all of its value has been used. To add more value the card can only be recharged at the parking kiosks located in the
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that is owned by the town. FIDO volunteer, Natick resident and architect Randy Johnson came up with the dog park design. The park will be double-gated and have two separate sections, a 7,000-square foot area for small dogs and a 30,000-square foot area for large dogs, as well as parking for 20 cars. In conducting the feasibility study, FIDO members evaluated the pros and cons of seven specific sites in different parts of town. The top choice was the west end of Middlesex Path, an area between Route 135 and the railroad tracks, south of Lake Cochituate. Although there was initial opposition from neighbors amid traffic, noise and environmental concerns, the Middlesex Path site was approved by the Board of Selectmen, who thought it was under their control. Officials later discovered that the land is owned by the Conservation Commission, who must now approve it. For McPherson, the most challenging part of the process has been finding the patience. There have been three different ribboncutting dates in 2016 announced so far. It still is unclear when the dog park actually will open its gates. “It’s out of our hands,” McPherson said, “but, it’s going to happen.” McPherson also added that FIDO is “not just a one-trick pony.” In addition to holding annual fundraisers to maintain the dog park once it is built, FIDO also plans to provide educational seminars around dog training and the responsibilities of dog owners. For more information, or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit fidoofnatick.com or email fidoofnatick@gmail.com.
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continued from page 6 Aside from land acquisition and preservation, OSAC is working with Joe Merkel of the Community Development Office are working together to create eight maps which will include trails in town. The maps should be online soon in PDF format. It is uncertain at this time whether hard copies may eventually be available. Speaking of his work on OSAC, Chairman Martin Kessel explained, “There are always lots of challenges . . . a lot of waiting.” OSAC includes one representative each from the Conservation Commission, Planning Board and Recreation and Parks Commission, as well as four at-large members. Appointed by the Board of Selectmen, the Committee functions as an advisory body and resource to the town, carrying out the major goals outlined in the Natick Open Space and Recreation Plan and in revising the plan as needed. OSAC looks at new opportunities to preserve land that is not preserved and enhances and maintains the natural beauty of open space to benefit the needs of the community. “We start off with a concept and look at things that other town groups are not looking at,” Kessel said. For more information, visit www.natickma. gov or email openspace@natickma.org.
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Hanoi: A Unique Destination in Indochina By Howard Axelrod, Contributing Writer My wife and I just returned from a month in Vietnam. We toured with Overseas Adventure Travel (www.oattravel.com), and I can’t say enough about this trip. In the upcoming issues I hope to write articles that highlight our experiences. Our journey begins in Hanoi, the 4,000-year-old capital city of Vietnam. Getting to Hanoi from Boston requires a 16-hour flight over the top of the globe to Hong Kong, followed by a 3-hour flight to Hanoi. If you are adventurous travelers like my wife and me, it is well worth the 8,500-mile effort.
The Art of Getting Around Getting around this city of 7.2 million industrious people can be an adventure it itself. There are very few cars other than taxis, and 5.5 million motorbikes rule the road. Be extremely careful crossing streets as there are almost no rules for traffic, and motorbikes come at you from every direction. They even use the sidewalk! There is an art form to crossing, which to a large degree involves putting your basic survival instincts aside. Do not attempt to bolt across the road; it is impossible. For the first few times, attach yourself to a local. They know what to do since they do this every day. After a dozen or so accompanied crossings, you will have mastered the art and be able to pull it off on your own. Hanoi is a very safe city, as acquiring a gun in Vietnam is almost impossible. Additionally, anyone caught with a gun goes to jail—no exceptions. Moreover, there is no drug trade here. Like all major cities, the crime of choice in Hanoi is pick pocketing, so common sense applies.
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Hanoi is a very inexpensive place by western standards. I needed a haircut when I arrived so I got one in a barber shop for $2 USD. The street barber gets $1. I recommend staying at the May de Ville at 24 Hang Thuyen St. This hotel is reasonably priced and situated in the heart of the street life that defines Hanoi but is far enough away from the frenzied Old Quarter to allow some rest. Exciting and colorful street markets abound within steps of the hotel entrance. From this hotel almost everything is within walking distance. Should your destination be beyond walking distance, take a taxi. Expect to pay about 1/6 of US taxi rates.
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the best. Easily done! Within two blocks of the May de Ville is Pho Thin, which is rated by locals as serving the best Pho in the city. Only one dish is available at this restaurant. It is Pho Bo (beef noodle soup), and a full portion is about $2. This is a local’s place, but tourists do come and go with regularity. Don’t worry. The Vietnamese people are warm, hospitable and friendly, and you will be accepted as their guest immediately. Unless you are adept at using chopsticks, bringing a few plastic forks in your suitcase will prove to be a good move. It is hard not to be amazed here by the massive 40-gallon simmering soup pots and the charcoal-powered “furnace” stove that adorns the open kitchen as you enter. The smell is fabulous! I want to go back! When is the next flight out from Logan? After lunch, my cup of tea (no pun intended) is coffee. Vietnam is the second largest coffee exporter in the world, and their quality is excellent. Coffee here, like many foods, was introduced by the French in the 1800s, and the Vietnamese have raised it to an art form. As the second largest producer of coffee in the world, they control 20 percent of the world’s coffee export market. Start at Ha Noi Coffee Time at 39 Dinh Tien Hoang. Their coffee offerings are excellent. Find your way through the narrow alleyway and up several flights of
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steep stairs to this 3rd floor establishment. Go immediately to the deck overlooking the beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, which marks the center of Hanoi. Enjoy your coffee from the deck and watch as the endless stream of motorbikes and bicycles carrying everything imaginable passes below you. The bikes are often stacked to the sky to the point that defies physics. I saw a refrigerator being carried on the back of a motorbike! Try to count the street vendors selling all manner of produce and goods. Four people on a motorbike is not an uncommon sight. I have personally seen five. Helmets are usually worn but not always. Beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake is in the background. This will be a memorable experience, and, yes, I made a few return trips here.
A Relaxing Stroll, Local Color and More Delicious Coffee From the Pho and the coffee, you have taken on some weight, and the logical next step (again, no pun intended) is to walk around the beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, which you have been viewing from Ha Noi Time Coffee’s deck. This is a delightful 45-minute walk. There is a lovely pagoda right in the middle of the lake. Take a stroll on the red wooden Huc (Morning Sunlight) pedestrian bridge, and visit the attached magnificent Ngoe Son Temple. The walk is an easy one, and you will see locals sitting on benches and talking, as well as men and women, young and old, making
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continued from page 8 use of the outdoor gymnasium, like a local version of California’s Muscle Beach, but in their clothes, without the bathing suits. Outdoor exercise equipment is a common sight in Vietnam. Locals and students will engage you in an attempt to practice their English. Spend time with them. They are genuine and sincere, and as curious about you as you are about them. They will perhaps want to take your picture. If you get a chance to come back to this area after dark, do not hesitate. It is beautifully lit, has a magical atmosphere and is completely safe. After you complete your loop around the lake, you are close enough to the Old Quarter to check it out. Be prepared for excitement and amazing sights. The Old Quarter dates back to the 13th century, and is the beehive of local’s commerce in Hanoi. It consists of 70-plus small streets and countless alleys where anything and everything can be bought. Many streets specialize in only a single product sector, and there are entire streets where every shop and vendor sells similar items. There is coffee street, shoe street (10s of thousands of shoes!), pots and pans street, silver street, silk street, bamboo street and even funeral street, where anything from funerary incense to coffins and gravestones can be purchased. Throw into the mix an endless variety of fruit, vegetable and flower vendors and hundreds of motorbikes, and it can be a bit overwhelming. Still, this is a “must do” for the traveler to Hanoi. To not see the Old Quarter would be like visiting the Sistine Chapel and not looking up! Perhaps you are a bit tired from your walk. You need more coffee. Cafe Giang’s specialty is Egg coffee. They invented it. I know what you are thinking, but it not disgusting, and in fact tastes like coffee candy. An egg white is mixed with sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, and added to the already delicious strong Vietnamese coffee. It is a tasty and enjoyable “must do” while in Hanoi, and I made several return trips here during my stay.
Museums and Temples Abound For the museum lover, there is no shortage of interesting places. There are literally dozens of museums to visit. My favorites are the Museum of Ethnology where
Local Town Pages www.naticktownnews.com you can learn about the 54 indigenous tribal groups that inhabit Vietnam; the Museum of Women where a beautiful tribute to the importance of woman in the history of Vietnam is shown in the most reverent and tasteful manner; and the Temple of Literature, which served as Vietnam’s first university. The temple has survived numerous wars and remains one of Hanoi’s most beautiful sites. Don’t forget to visit the Hoa Lo Prison, better known to westerners as the “Hanoi Hilton,” where US Senator John McCain and many other POWs spent time during the war. Today, it is a fantastic museum and another “must see.” However, there is little left to the imagination here, so if you are travelling with young children, this is not an appropriate place. For a more uplifting experience, visit the small but beautiful One Pillar Pagoda. The pagoda is considered the symbol for Hanoi and remains one of the city’s most cherished sights. The shrine inside the pagoda is dedicated to the Vietnamese Buddhist deity Quan Am with her effigy nestled inside. The grounds and beautiful gardens provide a peaceful setting in which to relax and contemplate. There are many talented artists working here, gathering inspiration from the Pagoda’s beauty. This is a place where it is worth your time to look for unique things to bring home. Entrance fees for the attractions mentioned range from free to a maximum of $2.
Pay Your Respects Lastly, but most importantly, pay your respects to the Godfather of modern Vietnam at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where his body can be viewed. Arrive early since this is a very popular attraction and only a small group of people are allowed to enter the mausoleum at a time. I found this experience to be very moving. “Uncle Ho” is loved throughout the country and the defining symbol of Vietnam itself. His picture is in every schoolroom in the country. Spend some time here to view the Presidential Palace, tour the museum and enjoy the grounds and gardens. It is time well-spent. Hanoi is a safe city and was a wonderful place for us to be introduced to the amazing phenomenon which is today’s Vietnam. Howard Axelrod is an Ashland resident, travel photographer, sometimes writer and former high technol-
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Natick Community Organic Farm: CSA, Maple Sugaring Tours Joining the Natick Community Organic Farm (NCOF) CSA (community-supported agriculture) is a great way to eat healthily, locally and seasonally while supporting the farm. Sign up now for a 2016 share at www.natickfarm.org/ PDFs/2016CSAapplication.pdf NCOF is now taking reservations from individuals, families and groups for maple sugaring tours. Come learn for yourself about the fascinating process of how sap is collected and boiled into maple syrup. For details and information, visit www.natickfarm.org/Pages/Maple_Sugaring.html.
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AM I HAVING A STROKE? Elderly symptoms of a stroke are the same of as those of younger people. The concern with detecting a stroke in an older person is that many of the symptoms can be chalked up to normal signs of aging. Stroke victims fare best when they seek out medical attention immediately at the onset of symptoms and not spend precious time deciding whether or not they are experiencing signs of a stroke.
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A = ARMS: Ask the person to raise both arms over their head. Does one arm drop toward the ground?
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inability to understand speech are both signs of a stroke. Also the inability to find the correct words during a conversation is also warning signs of a stroke and one that is commonly mistaken for typical aging.
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A common acronym known in the health industry is FAST: F= FACE: Ask the person to smile. Is one side of their face drooping?
S = SPEECH: Ask the person to repeat a sentence. Do they have trouble responding or are slurring their words? T = TIME: Time is critical. If the elderly person experiences any of these symptoms, they may be having a stroke. Call 911 and get to the hospital immediately. Article Provided by Dr. Roxanne Latimer, Medical Director and Lead Physician Doctors Express Marlborough and Natick
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Downtown Exhibit Features Bright Colors, Bold Shapes Mary Erickson has always loved to create, and now she enjoys the spontaneous nature of watercolor. Erickson is attracted to fresh, bright colors and simple, bold shapes, and likes painting close-ups of bikes, boats, nature, animals, fruits, veggies and flowers. She is a member of the
Watercolor Connection, a group of diverse watercolor artists in Metrowest who paint together and support and critique each other. Her watercolors will be on display at the Bakery on the Common, 9 S. Main St., through February. (Photos/submitted)
Natick Community-Senior Center 117 East Central St. (Rt. 135) 508-647-6540 www.natickma.org The Natick Community-Senior Center (CSC) is home to the Natick Human Services & Council on Aging and the Veterans’ Office. The Center offers a variety of social, educational and wellness programs, as well as supportive services for town residents of any age. Business hours are Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For a complete list of events, visit “Sentinel Newsletter & Natick Common Guide” on the website, www.natickma.org. Programs are free unless they say otherwise. To register for programs, call 508647-6540. Pay by cash or check, payable to “Town of Natick.”
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Tuesday, Feb. 2, 11 am and Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7 pm: Whether you have just moved to Natick or have been here for awhile, this overview of the Town of Natick will show the depth and breadth of all this vibrant community has to offer. An experienced
town resident will present an overview, give resources and answer questions. Meet other residents, enjoy refreshments, gather handouts and give-aways and enter to win a free lunch at area restaurants. Elder Law Update
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1:30 pm: Join Elder Law Attorney Tim Loff for an overview of recent changes to critical areas of the law important to older adults (and their children). Topics include community and nursing home Medicaid, VA benefits, long-term care insurance, reverse mortgages, estate and trust administration. Financial Fitness for Seniors with Mutual One Bank
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1:30 pm: Join representatives Kimberly Sambuchi and Michael Carey from Mutual One Bank, Natick, for an overview of key financial considerations for seniors. Topics will include online banking, budgeting, awareness of financial scams and document shredding security. Basic Estate and Healthcare Planning
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Tuesday, March 1, 1:30 pm: Managing medications is more than just ensuring that your loved one is taking the proper medications at the right time. Join Judy Engstrom from Natick VNA for this discussion. We’ll look at the MetroWest Meds Program, offering solutions for cutting prescription drug costs. Social Security: What You Need to Know
Wednesday, March 9, 1:30 pm: Widely recognized as the most successful domestic program in the history of our country, Social Security provides protection for all of us. Join Kristen Alberino, Social Security public affairs specialist, to learn about benefits, services provided by Social Security, how to qualify for benefits, how and when to apply, online services and planning tools, and more. Prior to attending this session, we recom-
mend you visit the website, www. socialsecurity.gov/myaccount, and create your own Social Security account, which will provide you with an earnings statement. Mark Your Calendar for the Housing Fair, Wednesday, March 30, 2:30 to 5 pm.
Day Trips Walk in the Wellesley College Greenhouses
Thursday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m: Meet at the Wellesley College Greenhouses Visitor Center to explore this local gem and escape the winter doldrums! Join this docent led walk leading through sixteen interconnected greenhouses comprising 7,200 square feet under glass. Many plants in the greenhouses have cultural value as food and spice around the world. Some plants in the greenhouses have historical significance to Wellesley College, the most prominent being the 130-plus year old Durant camellia which came from the founder of the college. Free.
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Wednesday, Feb 24, 9:30 am, $15 entrance fee (discounted for Natick CSC, make payable to the Museum of WWII). The Museum of World War II is home to the most comprehensive collection of original WWII artifacts and documents anywhere in the world. There are over 7,000 pieces displayed in 10,000-square feet of exhibition area. Allow 3 ½- 4 hours for your visit. You must be 18 years or older to attend. This is a private museum and not open to the public. As such, you will be asked to sign a Waiver form upon entry. Waiver Forms are also available at the NCSC or online at wwiimuseum.com. We will meet at the museum. If you need transportation, ask the NCSC, 508-647-6540. Space is limited, registration is required. Visit Boston’s John F. Kennedy Library, Boston
Friday, March 18: Depart from NCSC at 8:30 am; return approx. 5 pm. $79 pp includes lunch and museum admission. Located in the striking I.M. Pei building on Boston’s waterfront at Columbia Point, the Library and Museum is set on a 10-acre park landscaped with pine trees, shrubs and wild roses reminiscent of the landscape of Cape Cod familiar to President Kennedy. Experience the Museum through three theaters, period settings, and 25 dramatic multimedia exhibits, and enter the recreated world of the Kennedy Presidency for a “first-hand” experience of his life, legacy and leadership. Cost includes transportation, lunch at Venezia, Boston’s premier waterfront restaurant, and admission to the museum.
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MassBay Community College Announces Dual Enrollment Partnership with Area High Schools MassBay Community College is pleased to announce a new dual enrollment partnership with three area high schools in Framingham and Natick. The new partnership, called Partner High School Dual Enrollment, is funded by the Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Program (CDEP), and is free for those students who qualify and participate from these partner high schools. “Taking college-level courses while in high school helps students begin the transition to college and earn credits that are transferrable to our public colleges and many private universities,” MassBay Interim President Yves SalomonFernandez said. “This is a great
collaboration with our local high schools that we want to expand throughout MassBay’s service area.” Starting in January 2016, Framingham High School and Keefe Technical High School in Framingham will join Natick High School as a partner high school in the Partner High School Dual Enrollment program at MassBay. Natick High School has been participating in the program since September 2015, offering participating students collegelevel English classes at the high school. In January 2016, Natick High will offer college-level Math and English II, Keefe Tech will offer college-level Introduction to
Sociology, and Framingham High School will offer Introduction to Communications. Framingham High and Keefe Tech students will take their courses at the MassBay Framingham campus. “We are very excited to launch this partnership to our service area high schools,” MassBay Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management Lisa Slavin said. “Our hope for this partnership is to introduce students who are first in their families to attend college, low-income students, and students interested in high-demand career areas like STEM to the future career possibilities when a college degree is obtained. We want local students and families to become
acclimated to and comfortable with MassBay and really see how their local community college can work for them, even as early as high school. We want more high school students to take advantage of dual enrollment and early college programs and get a jump on earning college credits.” MassBay also offers the Traditional Dual Enrollment for qualifying high school and homeschooled students to enroll in college courses. Participating students may receive college and high school credits for their course work and may register for fulltime or part-time schedules. Traditional Dual Enrollment students attend classes on the Framingham
or Wellesley Hills campuses. The Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership provides increased awareness and opportunities for Massachusetts high school students to take collegelevel courses and earn credit toward high school completion and their future college degrees. This is a state-funded program, which is managed and supported by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, providing opportunities to a greater number of students who might have limited or no access to an early college experience. For more information on MassBay Community College, visit www.MassBay.edu.
under control. With my acne clients, I use a combination of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory topical products to bring down the existing inflammation and keep it from reoccurring. In addition to the right topical products, there are supplements you can take to help reduce inflammation in the skin such as: zinc, omega-3 fish oil and probiotics. Icing your skin is also helpful with cystic acne. I tell my clients to fill a Dixie cup with water, freeze it and after cleansing, roll it over their face for a minute or two. The ice reduces inflammation and redness, and is soothing on inflamed skin.
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What causes cystic acne All acne lesions start out as “microcomedos.” As the lesion grows it can develop in one of two ways; it can turn into a non-inflamed lesion (a closed
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Sports Natick Trackmen Set Sights on State Meets By Ken Hamwey, Staff Sports Writer
and Kuehnapfel run the 600 and 1000 while Dixon and Walak run the 1000. Peabody’s personal best in the 600 is 1:29.25. Kuehnapfel’s top effort in the 1000 is 2:45.22, Dixon’s is 2:46.71 and Walak’s best is 2:43.32. “Chris has good speed and endurance,’’ said Miller, who also is the outdoor and crosscountry coach. “He was our No. 1 runner in cross-country. He pushes himself hard in practice. Casey has improved and his endurance, speed and pace are very good. Noah has speed and is very competitive while Matthew is not only fast but extremely talented.’’ Senior captain Dermot Adelmann, who competes in the long jump, is Natick’s premier threat in the high jump, his best effort coming in at 5-11. “Dermot only came out as a junior,’’ Miller noted. “He’s got good spring and his technique is solid. He’s a versatile jumper.’’ A trio of captains senior Conor Eliot, junior Dylan LaVallee and sophomore Owen Chase comprise the lineup in the mile and two-mile events. “Conor’s best time in the mile is 4:51.71,’’ Miller said. “He also runs in the 4x800 relay. He’s got good finishing speed and his endurance is fine. Dylan is a determined runner, relying on strength and speed. He was our No. 3 runner in cross-country. Owen is talented, and he’s made some adjustments in his form that have helped.’’
Natick High’s indoor boys track team had high hopes this season that it could win the Bay State League’s Herget Division crown. A loss to Milton, however, has dampened those desires but don’t count the Redhawks out of post-season competition. The Redhawks’ indoor squad has finished second in the Herget Division with 4-1 records the last two seasons. Two years ago, Natick bowed to Wellesley and had to settle for second place, and last year, Natick lost to Walpole and again finished second. “The league title will be tough to win, so our focus now is on the state relays, the state meet and the all-state meet,’’ coach Matt Miller said. “It’ll be disapFlanking Natick track coach Matt Miller are junior distance runner pointing to finish behind Milton Dylan LaVallee, left, and senior captain Jake Thorsen, right, who in the Herget Division, but suc- competes in the shot put. (Photo/submitted) cess in the state meets will offset that disappointment.’’ So far, Natick has defeated middle distance events, and best in the 600 is 1:22.42. Dedham, Wellesley, and Wal- they’re very capable in the high “Both are fast and strong,’’ pole and lost to Milton. Nor- jump and long jump. Miller said. “Lucas is fearless, wood was the only league team Two of Natick’s top-notch willing to try any events, and left on its schedule. trackmen are twins—senior cap- Myles is a fierce competitor. “We’re optimistic we can tains Lucas and Myles Holt, who They both have natural talent, compete at a high level in the will be competing collegiately but they’ve worked hard for post-season,’’ Miller noted. next year at Northeastern and their success. Lucas is solid in “There’s still a lot to look for- Dartmouth, respectively. Lucas’ jumping events and Myles just ward to. It’s a matter of staying events are the 55 dash, 300, long keep improving.’’ focused and continuing to prog- jump, sprint medley and relays Natick’s middle distance nuress. We’ve got the depth and while Myles runs primarily the cleus includes seniors Chris Peaexperience to succeed.’’ 300, relays and the sprint med- body and Noah Dixon, junior The Redhawks have qual- ley. Lucas personal best in the Casey Kuehnapfel and sophoity competitors in distance and long jump is 20-2½ and Myles more Matthew Walak. Peabody
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which will take place on Saturday March 7, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. will feature 16 films, nine in the adult category and seven from Middle School filmmakers, The Film Festival will be held in the Roche Brothers Community room at the Millis Public Library, 961 Main Street, Millis. Garzon adds, “Through Carol (Haggerty), an art teacher at Millis High School, we’ve been able to partner with Danielle Manion at the school, and that’s where a lot of these films are coming out of. The festival is getting it out of the schools and into the community.” The adult category encompasses more than high school films, however. Some came from adults outside of Millis, and this year, prizes reflect a growing interest from the community in the endeavor. “We’ve had 16 local businesses step up to sponsor the
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The show, will play in the orchestra pit, although due to the complexity of with music and lyrics written prehensive Assessment System, By Grace allen by the music, “we have hired some By Grace allen Jim Jacobs and WarrenaCasey, the MCAS test. toughiswinter, After Do you know what tests your or professional musicians as well,” full of energy and includes Norfolk resident Patrick look forward to community cancomsays Christie. child is taking this spring? One edy, romance, and the great sounds would like to put the Touhey immersion that are parents a week of nature thinks local resident Lead roles were chosen by auof the 1950’s. The popular brakes on the PARCC test and snow. The King doesn’t involverockuninformed about the new educadition, and these cast members inn-roll musical numbers, including force discussion of the new stanNational Honor Philip Science tion standards and the accompanyboth experienced and novice “Greased Lightning,” “We To- clude naturalist dards and whether or not the be hosting Society will Go ing tests being considered by the gether” and “Shaken’Nixon High theplayers. week of Norfolk and King Philip schools Brent at theduring state of Massachusetts. He hopes “I’ve School Hop” will have should implement them. Touhey audiSeveral eventsonly ever done acting at to 24. 17the March to bring the polarizing issue to the Medway ence moving toare andHigh School,” says Cam theplanned will be placing an article on the beat. for the schools forefront at Norfolk Town MeetSwan, cast in the role as “Danny.” “I’m really the Norfolk Town Meeting warrant excited to put area.on tri-town By renee ing and on the town election bal“I’ve never taken any voice lessons Common this production. It Nixon, Plant Core and to remove was something a renowned science lot. testing from the schools the students hadeducator, his life like that.” been angling for or anything has dedicated That is The United States is embark- PARCCWhile food vote. He is also The role, says Swan, is differin a anon-binding a number of years,” says director Turn, a where A Place To species research. basic need, and clothing to endangered ing on an unprecedented journey signa-are choice food ent fromin-anything he’s done in to get enough to residents many individuattempting and MHS English teacherforSpencer located in als struggle his high energy, pantry Known to unify education standards for all on the to question the past. community. in the MetroWest Danny is “kind of commake ends to place the tures Christie. “When terpretive Nixon help. The Natick, steps in the music science thereby director shows, meet, students in kindergarten through relying this to townonelection plicated, for the he puts on this show for ballot “The organization the kindness was foundedorganization, which (Kendra Nutting) promote of others and I extensively sat down to travels 12th grade. Known as the Comto in 1979 by started by all his friends, spring. In but when you really their most help them through residents over the summer, was we thought iteducation. environmental mon Core State Standards Initiatrying times. these actions committedJoe and Edna Natick had just a Natick couple Touhey hopes was the perfectaddition who fit, the to returned Gillis, perfect his research work tive, these standards set common from a will send a message to local school emergency to helping provideis tion in the score.” education benchmarks across the Caribbean,” vacaand publications, Nixon has apfood and committees and the State Departsaid clothing Each spring the MHSonMusical TV, radio, and in print GrEaSE country in order to prepare stupeared Lambert believes that when a PlaCe ment of Education: “We don’t for his work, “His passion presents a full-scale musical comto turn continued dents for college and the workscientists on page 2 media. his topics, students actually meet agree with the PARCC testing and continued on force. The Naturalist-in-Residence knowledge about page 3 interact with them, science Core curriculum.” He Lam- and vivacious, entertaining, and Annsuccess The Common Core uses the Common local schools to return to the idea of Real Estate week was is our passion, your is our goal!! presentation becomes interesting and fun. wants the Partnership for Assessment of bert, a science teacher at KP and informational me think it Nixon’s expertise on wildlife and Massachusetts eduthe pre-2009CELEBRATI for style was what made NG Readiness for College and CaHigh School and the advisor Home inventoryaisgreat opportunity for field research should prove eyecational state standards. would be reers, or the PARCC exam, to test the school’s Science National to students who spend at a record low ! Touhey is part of a group KP students and community opening how well students have learned the Honor Society. Lambert hadandthe buyer ! most of their time learning about if we could bring him here,” said new curriculum. In Massachusetts, EduCaTioN traveled to Alaska on a cruise demand is strong!! IN BUSINESS the PARCC exam will eventually NaTuraliST continued on page 6 Serving and Nixon was the naturalist on Lambert. Massachusetts replace the Massachusetts Comcontinued on page 3 Get ahead of the board. for all
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Sports Early-season Injuries Slowed Redhawks Natick Girls Quintet Aiming For Tourney Berth By Ken Hamwey, Staff Sports Writer Injuries are part of life in the athletic arena, but sometimes they can be overpowering. The New England Patriots are a good example, losing so many key players this year but relying on depth and their “next-manup’’ philosophy to remain competitive. The girls’ basketball team at Natick High has been in a similar position this season. During coach Dan Hinnenkamp’s six years on the job, the girls have built a winning tradition. Natick has qualified for tourney play five out of six seasons, advanced to the Sectional finals in 2012 and won the Herget Division title in 2014, only the second time a Natick girls’ basketball squad has earned that honor. For the Redhawks and Hinnenkamp to keep the good times rolling in his seventh season, it has been an issue of health. Four of Natick’s top-caliber players were sidelined early, making a return trip to the playoffs iffy. So far, at Local Town Pages deadline, the Redhawks are 4-5, still very much in the hunt for a tourney berth. At the start of the season, Hinnenkamp lost senior guard Justine Gaziano (5-11) to a bout with mono and also had 5-foot-5 Emma Lagan, a junior point guard who tore an ACL last spring, striving to return. Senior frontcourt players Zoey Gifford and Kate Meyer are six-footers who have also been on the injured list. A power forward, Gifford was out of action because of a fractured finger and Meyer, a center-forward, was dealing with a concussion. Natick fans are pleased now that the quartet has returned and all are 100 per-
cent. Gaziano, Lagan and Meyer played limited minutes in the Bellingham Tournament in late December and Gifford got the green light to play against Norwood on Jan. 8. When the four players were in rehab mode, Natick still had enough talent to remain competitive. Hinnenkamp, however, is acutely aware that post-season play is more likely if his four injured players are all in the mix. “We have a good chance of qualifying for the tourney if everyone is healthy,’’ he said. Gaziano, who will play at Brown University after graduation, was the Herget Division MVP last year, averaging 20 points a game. “Justine has a high basketball IQ ,’’ Hinnenkamp said. “She can drive or shoot and does all the little things on defense.’’ Since her return, she’s averaged 22.7 points a game. Lagan, Gifford and Meyer are also prime-time contributors. “Emma is one of our best defenders,’’ Hinnenkamp said. “She runs our up-tempo game and has great court vision. Zoey is a strong, tenacious forward who can shoot. She’s also very versatile, able to play guard. And, Kate adds muscle to our team. She’s a strong post player who can shoot and rebound.’’ Natick has nine seniors and two juniors, making the Redhawks a veteran group with a plethora of assets. “Overall, we’re talented, have excellent chemistry, and we’re experienced,’’ Hinnenkamp emphasized. “We’re also deep when we’re healthy, we’re quick and able to shoot and rebound. We can play an up-tempo style, but we can also be deliberate in transition.’’ While Natick awaited its injured players, a gritty group stepped up and kept the Redhawks’ tourney hopes alive. The
Natick coach Dan Hinnenkamp with two of his captains—Justine Gaziano, left, and Jess Sweeney. (Photo/ submitted)
cast includes Skylar Schmid, a six-foot center, guards Jess Sweeney, Emily Wickles, Claire Gaziano, Kate Garry and Hailey McCall, and swingman Leah Mitchell. “Skylar is a fine post player with good moves,’’ Hinnenkamp said. “She’s averaging 11 points and 9 rebounds. She’s got a good offensive touch and she can rebound. Jess is 5-9 and one of our top defensive players. She’s got all-around ability and a good hoop IQ. Emily can drive and finish, but she’s also adept at shooting threes. Claire plays the point and, as a freshman, she’s got potential. She can handle the ball and pass effectively. Kate is a smart all-around player, Hailey is tenacious and she can shoot, and Leah is flexible and tough.’’ Now that the Redhawks are at full health, Hinnenkamp is hoping his troops can jell and finish
strong. For all his team’s plusses, he still worries about consistency. “That’s the one area we need to keep improving on,’’ he said. “We can be solid for a stretch, then disappear. We can also be tougher physically.’’ The 38-year-old Hinnenkamp, who’s been a biology teacher at Natick for 15 years, has watched his Redhawks defeat Framingham, Milton, Bellingham and Dedham. The losses
have come against Walpole, Needham, Watertown, Norwood and Newton North. With a little luck and a stretch of good health, the veteran coach is hoping there will be enough victories to make it six out of seven years qualifying for the playoffs. If that situation occurs, it will be quite an achievement for a team that relied on lots of grit while key players bounced back from major injuries.
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Natick Standout Joshua Atwood Picked For FBU Youth All-American Bowl Joshua Atwood, a Wilson Middle School 8th grader, was selected to play in the 2016 Football University (FBU) Youth All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, Jan. 9. Atwood played defensive line for the 8th grade, West team. Atwood was a star football player for Natick Youth Football. FBU Youth All-American Bowl, formally known as the Eastbay Youth All-American Bowl, returned to San Antonio on Jan. 9. All American Games (AAG) puts the nation’s top youth athletes from 7th and 8th grade on the national stage. In its eighth year, the FBU Youth All-American Bowl brought together the best youth football talent from across the country in an East vs. West match-up. Each team was comprised of the top 30 athletes in their graduation class for a true bowl week full of festivities, including VIP seating at the 2016 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Atwood is one of just a handful competed in this exclusive showcase. Since its inception, many of the
top players in the bowl received college interest and national attention from media outlets, such as USA Today, Sports Illustrated and the New York Times. Notable alumni from this game include Tyrone Swoopes (University of Texas), Sony Michel (University of Georgia), Christian McCaffrey (Stanford University), Brady White (Arizona State University), Tristen Hoge (University of Notre Dame), Tyler Byrd (University of Miami verbal commit) and Dylan Moses (LSU verbal commit). Several thousand youth all-stars were nominated for this elite honor. Athletes had to fill out a nomination form and submit a highlight tape. The selection committee, which consists of FBU’s regional directors and scouts, work year round with hundreds of local youth football coaches and commissioners who help identify top athletes. For more information on the FBU Youth All-American Bowl and its related events, visit http:// footballuniversity.org/fbu-youth-allamerican-bowl.
Community Events Every Saturday 9 am to 1 pm: Natick Farmers’ Market, indoors for the season at Common Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common St. www.natickfarmersmarket.com, www.facebook.com/ natickfarmersmarket Through February Photography of Mike Johnson, Natick resident. Tuesday, February 2 11 am to noon: Welcome to Natick, a new interactive program for residents, including an overview of Natick, its history and resources. Free. Natick CommunitySenior Center, 117 E. Central St., 508-647-6540, www. natickma.org. 7 to 8 pm: an evening with Hank Phillippi Ryan, awardwinning novelist, journalist and reporter for Boston’s WHDH Channel 7. Ryan is the author of several mysteries, including the Charlotte McNally series. Books will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of New England Mobile Book Fair. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library. Bacon Free Library, 58 Eliot St. http://baconfreelibrary.org
Monday, February 8 9:30 to 10:30 am: Natick Office Hours with State Rep. David P. Linsky, Ashland Community-Senior Center, 117 E. Central St. If you would like to let Rep. Linsky know you are coming or would like to schedule a meeting outside of office hours, contact the State House office, 617-722-2575, or email David.Linsky@MAHouse. gov.
Monday, February 22 7 to 9 pm: “The Bridge to the Ballot,” a film about the story of a courageous group of students and teachers who, along with other activists, fought a nonviolent battle to win voting rights for African Americans in the South. Come for discussion. Sponsored by Occupy Natick, occupynatick.org/ selma. Sherrill Hall, St. Paul’s Church, 39 E. Central St.
Saturday, February 13 10 am to 3 pm: Intermediate Photoshop Elements, Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary. Register online, www. massaudubon.org
February 25-28 Feb. 25, 26, 27 at 8 pm and Feb. 28 at 2 pm: “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” a comedy written by Christopher Durang. Walnut Hill School, Perrin TheaterKeiter Center for Performing Arts. Order tickets: www.ticketstage.com/T/WNH
Wednesday, February 10 7 to 8 pm: “Welcome to Natick,” an interactive program for new residents, including an overview of Natick, its history and resources. Free. Natick Community-Senior Center, 117 E. Central St., 508-647-6540, www.natickma.org.
Thursday, February 4 6:30 to 8 pm: English Conversation Classes: Beginner and High Intermediate at the Morse Institute Library, 14 E. Central St. For questions, call 508-647-6400 x1583 or email literacy@morseinstitute.org.
Tuesday, February 16 6:30 to 8:30 pm: Clothes Encounters: Victorian and Edwardian Apparel and Lifestyles. Historian Sally Cragin talks about the history of fashion, as well as ‘what was appropriate’ for certain genders and classes from about 1850 through the Jazz Age and beyond. Natick Historical Society, 58 Eliot St., 508-6474841, http://natickhistoricalsociety.org.
Saturday, February 6 1 or 3 pm: Owl Festival: Up Close and Personal with the Owls of Broadmoor, Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary. Register online, www. massaudubon.org
February 16 to 20 Allison’s Treasure Hunt, drop-in kid’s activity at the Natick Historical Society, 58 Eliot St., 508-647-4841, http://natickhistoricalsociety.org.
Sunday, February 7 8 to 10 am: Bird Away the Winter Blues at Broadmoor by Snowshoes, Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary. Register online, www.massaudubon. org Fourteen-year-old Joshua Atwood from Wilson School was chosen to play in the 2016 FBU Youth All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, in January. (Photo/submitted)
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Saturday, March 5 8 to 11 am: Annual pancake breakfast at Natick Community Organic Farm (Memorial School, next door to the farm), 117 Eliot St. www.natickfarm.org/Pages/ Maple_Magic.html 9 am to 2 pm: Maple Magic Day at Natick Community Organic Farm. Come to the farm for Maple Sugaring Tours and learn about Native American and Colonial sugaring techniques while experiencing how the farm sugars today. www.natickfarm.org/ Pages/Maple_Magic.html Tuesday, March 29 7 am to 8 pm: Natick’s annual town election. www. natickma.gov/478/VotingElection-Information or call the town clerk’s office, 508647-6430 Ext. 4. Email your event, with “CALENDAR” in the subject line, by the 15th of every month to editor@ naticktownnews.com. Events will be included as space permits.
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Home Alone Safety Courses Offered February 2 Juanita Allen Kingsley, Director of Business Development for Century Health Systems, the parent company of the Natick Visiting Nurse Association and Distinguished Care Options, will run the following Home Alone Safety courses on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at the Natick Community-Senior Center, 117 E. Central St.: •
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In Home Alone Safety, children will learn telephone and door answering techniques, internet safety, accident and fire protection, first aid techniques and how to manage their time when home alone for short periods of time. The class includes a variety of teaching methods, including a video and role playing, and is open to ages 9 to 11. Cost: $43 Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training is an American Academy of Pediatrics course that covers how to handle the basics of infant and childcare, react responsibly to medical emergencies and injuries, perform first aid for common childhood injuries and illnesses, and set up and run your own babysitting business. The course is open to ages 11 to 13. Cost: $48 AHA Pediatric First Aid/ CPR/AED teaches how to manage a child’s illness and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Course content includes first aid basics, medical emergencies, in-
jury emergencies, environmental emergencies, optional first aid topics and CPR and AED. Cost: $73 A health educator, Kingsley trains more than 2,000 people in the Metrowest region annually through her First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, CPR and AED classes in addition to the variety of health and safety programs. She has successfully created and facilitated programs aimed at providing individuals of all ages and backgrounds the necessary education and tools to foster effective and positive social development. Registration is required. To register, visit http://natickma. gov/recreation-parks. For additional information, call Aaron Friedman at 508-647-6530.
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