Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

The creator of goodmorninggloucester.org Lover of all things Gloucester and Cape Ann. GMG where we bring you the very best our town has to offer because we love to share all the great news and believe that by promoting others in our community everyone wins.

Community Stuff 10/6/13

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The Gloucester High School Docksiders, the high school stage band, will be conducting a concert to benefit the Open Door Food Pantry.  Details are

    When         October 19th (Saturday) at 7 pm

    Where        Gloucester High School auditorium

    Admission    Food donations for the Food Pantry

Please let me know if you need any further information on this event.

Thank you

Andy Withers

Join Kate Tarlow Morgan at the Gloucester Writers Center on October 9th and November 13th from 7-9 pm in two workshops on the idea of Proprioception. Less of a class and more of a lab to explore an “approach” the workshops will delve into both poetic and physiologic arenas through demonstrations and practice of proprioception as neurological response and readings of Proprioception, as the text by Charles Olson. These workshops hope to be ongoing so as to build a language together and ‘unclose’ the subject. Bring Comfy clothes, a notebook and Olsen’s Proprioception. (If you can’t find it, we can make Xeroxes). BYOB or a snack to share. RSVP’s would be appreciated for spacing purposes: katetarlowmorgan@gmail.com or call Kate at 917-399-7468.

Founded in 2010,The Gloucester Writers Center’s mission is to preserve, promote and celebrate Cape Ann’s rich literary legacy and to encourage writing and citizenship in the belief that all voices count.  For more information about GWC go to gloucesterwriters.org.

Colleen Apostolos Does Murals

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Colleen creates beautiful children’s murals.  Here’s one she did for my beannie.  Best part is when she listens to what the child would like and they interact so the children take ownership of what is being created.

Thanks so much Colleen.  (She also teaches children art classes at Island Art and Hobby)

See here for info-

Arts and Crafts For Little Ones With Colleen Apostolos-Marsh At Island Art and Hobby

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Jim Clyde Has Some Nice Things To Say

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Good to see you last night at the “Taste of Gloucester”!   The photos came out great!

I have to tell you that the work you do to promote the cultural, artistic and business enterprises around Cape Ann is invaluable and incalculable!  As a small example, today I’m meeting a friend at Mamie’s for lunch (again!)… I would NEVER have know about that great spot without a head’s up from GMG!

Keep up the good work!  ….(and thanks again for posting my Scottish blurb!)

Jim

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The Open Door Autumn Breakfast, Thursday, October 24, at 7:30 a.m. at Cruiseport Gloucester

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Hi Joey,

It is that time of year again! Will you let GMG readers know that The Open Door Autumn Breakfast is Thursday, October 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Cruiseport Gloucester? We will kick off the Thanksgiving Food Drive season with this gathering of community spirit and goodwill.

RSVP at http://autumnbreakfast.eventbrite.com OR info@foodpantry.org by October 21.

Thanks for helping us get the word out!

1St Annual Glen Doherty Memorial Road Race Tomorrow!

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A big thank you to GMG for helping promote the 1st Annual Glen Doherty Memorial Road Race we have over 35 runners for Gloucester & Rockport!
Tomorrow will be awesome! (race day registrations are good – Joey come and walk with your girls!!)
Muffy White
www.muffywhite.com

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ST. JOHN’S GLOUCESTER 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OCT.6TH

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150 years ago, as the Civil War raged, so many of Gloucester’s eligible soldiers went off to fight that a manpower shortage for our booming fishing industry seemed inevitable. The vacuum that resulted offered opportunity for the thousands of fisherman from the Canadian Maritimes who flocked to Gloucester. Since many of these men worshiped in the Anglican Church, Gloucester businessman Theron Dale and the other members of Gloucester’s Episcopal Society saw the need to create a free parish to meet the spiritual needs of these itinerant fisherman. This led to the building of St. John’s Episcopal Church on Middle Street where it can be found today.
   
    St. John’s will have a special Evensong service to commemorate this event. The choir will offer a rich variety of music consisting of psalms, anthems, prayers and canticles. Evensong is sung daily in Cathedrals and colleges in many parts of the world.

The Canticles (Magnificat and Nunc dimittis) are to be sung with a setting by Ralph Vaughan Williams. The Anthems will include “From the rising of the sun” by Henry Wilson, organist of Christ Church, Hartford. This will represent music that may have been sung when the church was in its early years.
   
    One of the highlights of the service will be the unveiling and blessing of the Dorcas Window in honor of all the women of St. John’s and their contribution to the Gloucester community. The parish choir will sing a new anthem by Alan Lewis, entitled “The Windows” with words by early 17th century priest and poet George Herbert, to mark the dedication of the new window by Adele Q. Ervin.
   
    After the service there will be a reception commemorating the founding of the church by Theron Dale and others in 1863. Still dedicated to its mission to lend a helping hand to the people of Cape Ann, St. John’s will celebrate its storied past and the blessings of the present at this wonderful event. We welcome you to come and join us.
   
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Hand painting by Lawrence Brooks

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This painting in hanging proudly at Sheedy Park and I had the pleasure of meeting the artist on one of my visits to some friends.

I hope you are able to share this picture with GMG.

Thank you,

Melissa Cox

City Councilor Ward 2

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Strange Clouds From Anthony Marks

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Hi Joey
I was taking photos yesterday Oct 3,when i noticed these strange
clouds in the sky. It was about 5:30 pm. Maybe someone on the blog
might have some info?
  Best, Anthony

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Crossfit Cape Ann REEL ROCK 8 tour on Friday October 11th @ 7:30PM.

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Join us for at Crossfit Cape Ann for the REEL ROCK 8 tour on Friday October 11th @ 7:30PM.

Every year the folks at Sender Films & Big Up Productions put together a compilation of amazing and inspiring mountain adventure films and do a worldwide tour. 

Here is the trailer

*Doors will open at 7:30pm, movie will start around 8:30pm. *BYOB (Must 21+ with valid ID).
Tickets are $10 online ahead of time, $15 at the door.
(https://crossfitcapeann.zenplanner.com/zenplanner/portal/event.cfm?EventId=0D615636-B115-4EA4-8B2F-7AF399A75E58)

CrossFit Cape Ann

18 Sargent St. Unit A

Gloucester, MA 01930

www.crossfitcapeann.com

Community Stuff 10/5/13

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http://www.kidswithdyslexia.org

Our 11th Annual Walk for Dyslexia

On October 6th, 2013 starting at 12p our annual 4K walk for dyslexia will take place. Our walk will be at a new location in Woburn, Horn Pond starting at the Woburn Masonic Hall, 17 Arlington Rd. in Woburn.

Plan on attending and walking to help children with dyslexia. To register online as a Walker please go to our Registration Page. To download the Walk brochure and the Ad book letter please go to our Walk page

Will you walk to help a child to gain the confidence that reading can give?

The Aleppo Shrine Clowns have walked, can you also walk to help those with Dyslexia

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Rockport Senior Center

Cooking Demonstration on Wednesday, October 9th at 12:30. With the cooler weather coming, come see SeniorCare registered dietician, Linnea Hagberg prepare a few different soups plus learn how to enhance packaged soups. You will be able to try them and leave with recipes. FREE, RSVP 978-546-2573 Sponsored by SeniorCare

Medicare Changes for 2014 October 15th at 1PM. Are you aware of the changes for 2014 and how they will affect your coverage? Have you reviewed your current Medicare prescription Drug Coverage (Part D) for 2014? Will your current premiums  increase, decrease or stay the same? Shine Regional Coordinator, Susan Cripps will go over the changes. If you have any questions you should attend this free presentation.RSVP 987-546-2573

PACE Halloween Party & Tour Wednesday, October 30th 9:45AM  to 12:30PM. A FREE Tour and lunch provided at PACE on Emerson Avenue in Gloucester will be provided as well as musical entertainment. Limited space. A bus will pick up & drop off at the Rockport COA. RSVP 978-546-2573.

Senior Alternative Housing Options Monday, October 28th at 12:30PM. Are you looking to downsize? What are your options and what are the differences? You have many choices. This is a comprehensive look at all of your options to help you make a wise choice. RSVP. This free program is sponsored by Elder Insider.

Special Luncheon October 17th, 11:30AM Roast Sirloin, demi glaze, baked sweet potato, corn & roast red peppers, harvest bread pudding, sourdough bread. $2.00. Call Freda to sign up 978-546-5027

 

Traveling Chef Luncheon, October 23rd 11:30AM Taste of the Orient! Beef, sliced very thin with snow peas, carrots, celery, broccoli with an orange sauce. Fried rice, Chinese Sponge Cake and bread. $3.00. Call Freda to sign up 978-546-5027

Day Trips

November 14th A Salute to Veterans! This is a musical show and feast at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA. Stand and honor our veterans with both a delicious family style meal along with great music. This trip does not require a lot of walking. Bring your friends along $79.00

Salem Cross Christmas & Bright Nights December 10th

We will visit the Oakwood farm Christmas Barn filled with Santa’s, Angels and much more. Next we head to Salem Cross Inn for a delicious full course luncheon. We also will enjoy the Yankee candle Shop’s Bavarian Christmas Village in Deerfield, then we head to Bright Nights, new England’s most elaborate display, where we will ride through on the motor coach and view the artistry of the Christmas lights. $68.00.

Knitting & Hand Work Group meets every Thursday at 1-3:30PM. Come join the fun! Bring your project and socialize with others.

Exercise Classes Walk in & pay by the class

Monday & Friday  Strength Resistance Class, 9-10 $4.00

Tuesday & Thursday Yoga, 9-10 $3.00

Wednesday, Tai Ji, 9-10 $4.00

Activities

Bingo Mondays 1-3:30

Scrabble Wednesday’s 1-3PM

Computer Class available, call for more information 978-546-2573

Our Shredder is available during working hours.

Exercise Room with machines, light weights available during regular hours.

Hi Joey, was wondering if you can help spread the word….
Rockport Fall Classic Car Show and Cruise Day
Sunday October 13th, rain date October 27th
9am Registration and Staging ($5 to register your car)
11am-2pm Car Show, Entertainment, Food
2pm Awards Ceremony and Raffles
2:30pm Classic Car Parade through Rockport

Fall-Classic-Flyer-(2)WB

Food Tent to benefit New Years Rockport Eve
Thomas Beaton of T&E Systems will emcee and provide tunes
Gil Clark and others will perform
Admission is FREE, $5 to show your car
Blue Gate Meadow Park n Ride Lot
Blue Gate Lane, Rockport MA 01966
978-290-3184 or info@bearskinneck.net for more details.

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Suv Drives Off Stone Pier In West Gloucester, Photos from Anthony Marks

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Hey Joey
From what i hear the driver of this suv got there flip flop entangled
with the gas peddle causing the peddle to stick, sending the suv into
Jones creek off the Annisquam river. The driver swam back to the pier
and was not injured.
  Anthony

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Singing Beach

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Lowell Peabody Submits-

Great day for a walk on the beach. Had my daughter Whitney with me and we practically had the beach to ourselves!!

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Critical Question of The Day- If you had to be stuck talking to stinky guy or curmudgeon guy which would you rather?

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Here’s the scenario:

You absolutely have to spend time in close quarters to one of two people.

One. a person that absolutely reeks of body odor and overall stench and every time yo take a breath you inhale the rottenness.

or the second a total negative Nancy curmudgeon who has nothing nice to say about anything and takes delight in other people’s misfortune.

SAVE THE DATE DECEMBER 6TH AND 7TH MAC Holiday Fair Friday December 6, 2013

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SAVE THE DATE DECEMBER 6TH AND 7TH
MAC Holiday Fair
Friday December 6, 2013
5pm-8pm
Cocktail Party!

MAC Holiday Fair
Saturday December 7, 2013
9am-1pm
Contact Marcy Plante to reserve your table at mplante@manchesterathleticclub.com
$40 per table

Any Knitters Out There Want To Knit Me A Sweater In Trade For One Of The New Heavy Weight Super Soft Fleece Double Lined Hood GMG Hoodies?

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I’d like a lg mens merino wool sweater in the style above minus the Charlie Brown pattern color heather grey or charcoal.  Any knitters up for it?  Your picture on the blog and the yarn shop that wants to donate the yarn will get my time posting about the process.

Here’s where I saw the pattern but you might have a classic crew neck sweater pattern we could look at too.

Lawrence Peter Berra Quote of The Week From Greg Bover

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October 3, 2013

“You wouldn’t have won if we’d beaten you.”

Lawrence Peter Berra  (1925-    )

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Yogi Berra was one of the greatest catchers of all time, even if he was a Yankee. The three-time MVP appeared in the World Series as a player, coach, or manager 21 times, and managed World Series winners in both leagues. At the plate he was a fine clutch hitter, in five seasons he had more home runs than strikeouts. He was an All-Star fifteen times and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1972. Because of his extraordinary gift for malapropism and tautology with a thought-provoking twist, he is often the target of misattribution, which prompted his 1998 book, I Didn’t Really Say Everything I Said. One of my other favorite Yogi-isms, said of a restaurant he liked, “Nobody goes there anymore, it’s too crowded.”