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‘Waiting for the storm to pass.’ Seems a bit of an analogy for what’s happening in the world today. I have seen amazing storms come down the Annisquam River toward Ipswich Bay. This summer I was at Lobstaland and lucky to catch this storm coming up the river and over the marsh. Last Sunday I was at Lobstaland for their final night of the 2015 season. Looking forward to next year’s menu, along with great views of the marsh. Louisa May Alcott said – “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” Karen
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Betty Ann St.Germain, a long time resident of Rockport, has published her debut novel entitled Sabbatical. It is the story of a middle aged college professor from Boston who must travel to Ireland to settle her mother’s estate and learns that things are much different than she ever expected. After discovering a letter that her mother wrote to her before her death, she is forced to reexamine everything as more shocking truths about her family and her home life are brought to light. Soon, a simple sabbatical paves the way for life-changing adventures and for the very first time in her life, experiences true mindfulness and joy.
St.Germain said she started the book 11 years ago while taking a writing course at Rockport High School. Her teacher encouraged and inspired her to write the book. St. Germain’s many trips to Ireland enriched her knowledge of the people, landscapes and culture which added greatly to the book’s development.
St.Germain spends her time writing in the seaside village of Rockport, Massachusetts. An Irish-American author, she is inspired by her family heritage- and the subtle and not-so-subtle messages passed down through generations. Sabbatical is her debut novel.
The author is scheduled to do a reading at Toad Hall Bookstore on Thursday, January 14 at 3pm.
Autographed copies of the book are available on her web site www.sabbaticalthenovel.com also at Toad Hall Books in Rockport or on-line at Amazon.com and it is also available in Kindle edition.
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SeniorCare now hosts free SHINE counseling sessions for Medicare members and prospective members. SHINE Counselors offer free, unbiased information about the many choices to be made when enrolling or re-enrolling in Medicare. Anyone interested in reserving a 45-minute session should contact 978-281-1750 (TTY 978-282-1836). All counseling sessions are held at SeniorCare’s offices at 49 Blackburn Center in Gloucester, MA.
SHINE, Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone, provides free health insurance information, counseling, and assistance to Massachusetts residents with Medicare and their caregivers. SHINE is administered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs in coordination with local agencies.
SeniorCare, a Massachusetts Aging Services Access Point, with offices in Beverly and Gloucester, is a regional consumer-centered organization that provides and coordinates services to elders and others, enabling them to live independently at home or in a setting of their choice while remaining part of the community. SeniorCare can be reached at 978-281-1750 or 1-866-927-1050 (TTY 978-282-1836). SeniorCare is also a federally designated Area Agency on Aging, providing services such as Meals on Wheels and Community Dining Sites. SeniorCare’s service area includes: Beverly, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Rockport, Topsfield and Wenham.
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Hi Joe Our dunk this year will be at 11:00 am at Stevens Way. Once again, we are doing a food drive for The Open Door and challenge all to bring non-perishables .. Also, cash or checks made out to The Open Door !! Location: Rocky Neck. Stevens Way Time : 11:00 AM Thanks Joe for always supporting this yearly tradition!!!! Cathy McCarthy
We know that GMG was a big Mamie’s Kitchen fan back in the day, so we’d thought you guys would get a kick out of seeing inside Saltwater Massage Studio.  It’s pretty hard to believe that not too long ago, corn beef hash was being served in the same spot that our salt scrubs and candles are shelved.  It’s a transformation you have to see to believe…  In Joey’s words, “It’s pretty hard to believe there’s an oasis on Pleasant St., but you did it.”
Want to see it in person? Stop by on Men’s Night on 12.17 from 6 – 9 (we don’t discriminate!)  Otherwise, we’re open by appointment 7 days a week.  Call us at 978-390-7600 or visit our website to make an appointment.  We hope to see you soon!
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Just want to make sure that you and the GMG friends of the blog know that they are welcome to attend Discover Gloucester’s annual Holiday & Awards Party, Noon at Latitude 43. $20 per person, payable at the door.
I know fobs will all want to take part in honoring the three wonderfully qualified, dedicated and fabulous leaders we have chosen to receive the 2015 Awards.
I’m remembering that you were one of the first we chose to receive an Award a short five years ago!
Please make sure to RSVP for Friday’s Holiday & Awards Party before Thursday at Noon.
Thanks, Joey- Hope to see you there!
Linn
Listed below are the names of the Honorees, and the Awards they will receive.
The Golden Sou’Wester Award recognizes
a person, business or organization having jumped into tourism to add a new dimension to our diverse Destination.
Bob Ryan, Owner of Ryan & Wood Distilleries
The “Good On ‘Ya” Award recognizes a person or organization for helping create a Destination that is a wonderful place to visit and in which to live.
Kay Ellis, Co-owner of the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
The Discover Gloucester Heritage Award, in Memory of Joe Garland,recognizes a person, business or organization for ensuring that our maritime & cultural heritage remains current and relevant.
Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken
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Everyone is invited to the December 11 GAAC holiday party! We’ll have all kinds of goodies to eat and drink, and lots of good company and conversation, but the big news is all about who we’ve got speaking. Babak Tafreshi, the creator of “The World At Night,” will discuss his work and present a stunning program of his unique astrophotographs. Babak is an internationally known photographer and a tireless advocate for astronomy and the preservation of dark skies.
“TWAN founder and leader, Babak Tafreshi is an award winning photographer working with the National Geographic, Sky&Telescope magazine, and the European Southern Observatory (ESO). Babak is also a freelance science journalist and astronomy communicator using all media. Born in 1978 in Tehran he is based in Boston, United States, but could be anywhere on the planet, from the Sahara…
For many people, the holiday season is anything but joyful. St. John’s Episcopal Church is offering “a healing service for those who are alone, stressed, or in pain” this Sunday at 4 p.m. All are welcome.
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We know the holidays can be a stressful time for some, so we made it easy for you! With discounted gift packages that range from $30-$100, we can help you get that perfect gift everyone on your list. Shop online or come by the studio before or after our regular classes to take advantage of these special holiday offers!
North Shore’s Green Clean celebrates 10 years of Eco Lovin’ Home Scrubbin’
North Shore, Ma- Award winning environmentally conscious housecleaning company celebrates 10 years of service in January 2016. Green Clean, founded in Salem by then 22 year old Midge Lyon, has been well-revered in the community as a reliable and trustworthy company that is passionate about delivering excellence with an environment-friendly drive. They use all natural cleaning products, reusable cleaning tools and are very aware of use and waste within their operation. For the first several years, Green Clean’s service was a Salem, Ma exclusive and operated car-free. Midge and her staff geared up year-round on bicycles pulling a bike buggy crafted by one client and hand painted by another to fit a vacuum and supplies.
Now using cars to serve more clients more reliably, their commitment to the environment remains a top priority. Currently their service is limited to area’s of Boston’s North Shore.
Over the years Green Clean has provided green jobs within the community. A socially conscious company, Green Clean pays their star employees above the local average in an effort to provide rewarding, meaningful and sustainable work.
Now in its 10th year and having earned six Best of North Shore awards, Green Clean is ready to grow. They’ve been meeting with prospects and discussing the possibility of taking on a business partner and expanding service. They hope to open a couple of new locations and hire from within the communities that they serve in order to reduce driving and create green jobs in the community.
A New York City native and a product of its public schools, Dr. Tyson is arguably the most publicly visible scientist in the country. He was attracted to astrophysics from an early age, lecturing on the subject as early as fifteen years of age. Although scouted for Cornell by Carl Sagan, he chose Harvard University, and did post-graduate work at the University of Texas, Princeton, and Columbia before being named Director of the Hayden Planetarium in 1996. He has become the public face of the scientific perspective for many and has hosted numerous television shows, including Nova and Cosmos, (which Sagan had once hosted.) He was at the forefront of the controversial movement to classify Pluto a minor planet and has spoken widely on the relationship between spirituality and science. In great demand as a commencement speaker, Tyson holds eighteen honorary doctorates, the most recent from UMass-Amherst. Another Tyson quote: “The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.”
Awesome Gloucester held its Pitch Night at the O’Maley School Library Monday night. This month we took proposals for “making Gloucester more awesome” only from students there and received eleven. Our twenty trustees, who each chip in $50, voted to choose the top four ideas, and heard them pitched at the event. Even better, the Gloucester Education Foundation generously doubled our usual kitty, so when we voted again after hearing the presentations, the top two ideas were each funded with $1000, free and clear. The top vote getters were student initiatives to establish composting of food waste at the school, and another to support activities for kids with IEP’s during movement breaks.
This was one of those fun, exciting events that gave everyone who attended hope for the future. These kids and their ideas were extremely impressive and their presentations were articulate and well thought through.
Next month we’ll be back to taking proposals from all comers at awesomegloucester.org.
Thanks,
Greg
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