Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Red Triangle Award - Renée Quarterman, M.D.
Dr. Renée Quarterman, a true champion of the Y’s mission was honored at the annual Hockomock Area YMCA’s annual meeting and awards night on Wednesday, May 15 at Lake Pearl Luciano’s in Wrentham.
Renée Quarterman, M.D. received the Hockomock Area YMCA Bernon Family Branch’s Red Triangle Award. This award is presented annually to individuals or organizations for their steadfast dedication and partnership with the Hockomock Area YMCA to meet the changing needs of our community. Since coming to the region as part of The Breast Center at Milford Regional Medical Center in 2009, Dr. Quarterman has improved the health of our community. She recognizes the importance of the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program – a free twelve week small group program designed for adult cancer survivors who have become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or cancer — and she often makes it part of her patient's recovery.
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| Hockomock Area YMCA Ed Hurley, Renée Quarterman, M.D., and Hockomock Area YMCA member and award presenter Virginia Brennan |
Dr. Quarterman was acknowledged for being more than a breast health expert, more than a surgeon, and more than a community wellness provider. She is a positive, progressive, caring professional about whom presenter Virginia Brennan, Franklin resident and longtime member of the Y, had this to say, “As a patient of Dr. Quarterman, I have experienced firsthand her compassionate care. As a LIVESTRONG at the YMCA graduate and volunteer, I have met so many women that have been touched by her." Virginia continued, "She understands how a community comes together to support and encourage those with health challenges."
Dr. Quarterman expressed fond childhood memories, growing up at a YMCA camp in Delaware where her family was offered support for which she is thankful. She says she joined the Hockomock Area YMCA quickly upon arriving from Oregon and finds it to be a very nurturing environment, with exercise, a huge part of the experience. “As a breast cancer provider, I believe in all of those things for my patients. I want them to be nurtured and supported," says Dr. Quarterman. And, after glancing at Virginia, she says, "I see so many of my patients, who are healthier and stronger, and I know their lives are better because they joined the Y."
Dr. Quarterman passionately speaks about the collaborative work being done by the YMCA and its partners to address chronic disease, “The Hockomock Area YMCA's LIVESTRONG and MS Programs, as well as its Diabetes Program about to be launched — these are new ventures. But, I think they will be just as longstanding as the YMCA traditions of helpings a kid feel like a kid, taking the burden off a working mom, and helping members become engaged because it's the right thing to do."
She closed by saying thank you for the award, which was quickly and enthusiastically followed by "More importantly, thank you to the Y — for everything you do!"
At the meeting, Renée Quarterman, M.D. was also elected to the Board of Directors at the Hockomock Area YMCA for a three-year term.
About The Hockomock Area YMCA
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. At the Y, strengthening community is its cause. Every day, the Y works side-by-side with its neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn and grow.For more information about the Hockomock Area YMCA, please visit www.hockymca.org.
May is Older Americans Month: Unleashing the Power of Age
From Commonwealth Conversations: Health and Human Services, we read
This year, the theme of Older American’s Month – President Carter changed the name in 1980 – is Unleashing the Power of Age, which seems eminently appropriate given the numbers and longevity of today’s senior population. More seniors are still working or looking for jobs, engaged in athletic activities, volunteering in their communities, retooling skills, following artistic pursuits, aging in place, and caring for family members. With the advent of antibiotics, healthy lifestyles, greater access to health care and community supports, seniors remain in their homes, a visible part of the social spectrum.
Yet, one barrier remains inhibiting seniors from fully experiencing their power. That barrier is ageism – the ingrained belief that seniors are less capable, less “with it,” less resilient than their younger peers. Regrettably, many seniors believe that about themselves. Ageism undermines the reality of senior accomplishments and abilities. We fail to acknowledge that if someone has lived a long productive life, he or she probably has been doing something right and experience worth sharing.
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| Unleash the Power of Age |
Ageism fails to acknowledge that seniors are quite adaptable, having lived through multiple technological and social changes in their lifetimes. Many feel perfectly at home with computers, iPads, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and whatever other new media you can think of. They were born into a century of unleashed technological power and they adapted to it. Our misplaced assumptions about older people prevents us and them from realizing their full potential.
Consider this: aging begins the day we are born. At every age, we unleash the power of age.
You can read the full article here
In the News: motorcycle accident, rail trail
All three travel lanes on Interstate-495 south near Exit 26 are closed after a motorcycle accident, according to the Massachusetts State Police.
Work on the final one-mile section of the Upper Charles Rail Trail, to connect the existing five miles of trail in town, is progressing and should be completed within the next 18 months.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
"Freedom of time and opportunity"
From the Dean College Library blog, Kent Manning writes:
I wholeheartedly agree. The day you stop learning is the day you'll fall behind. Competition is fierce and the knowledge economy places a premium on being able to think. For a more detail explanation of my own efforts on life long learning, read this http://www.sobevent.com/what-makes-shersteve-come-back-to-sobcon-over-and-over/
Click through to the full article to check out the resources suggested. I do like the TED Talks series and regularly readers here have seen a few shared from time to time. The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis site is one I'll have to explore. http://deancultureconnect.wordpress.com/2013/05/20/a-life-of-learning/?utm_source=feedly
Both the Franklin School District and the Tri-County Regional Voc Tech offer life long learning opportunities. For Franklin visit http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/ and for Tri-County visit http://www.tri-county.tc/?q=node/8
And while on the topic of learning, let me add a reminder for those currently looking for work, the Job Search Jam Sessions will be held on June 14. The day features sessions to learn and share information on the job search. For additional information, including registration, visit the webpage here
http://jobsearchjamsessions.blogspot.com/2013/04/job-search-jam-sessions-ready-to-return.html
Learning is something that should be an extension of you, not just something that happens in the classroom. So post-graduation, choose the subjects that you are interested in. Find the resources that are engaging and dynamic. Fit the learning into your lifestyle. And never let a detail like not being in a formal classroom limit your opportunities to be a student of life and to engage your mind.
I wholeheartedly agree. The day you stop learning is the day you'll fall behind. Competition is fierce and the knowledge economy places a premium on being able to think. For a more detail explanation of my own efforts on life long learning, read this http://www.sobevent.com/what-makes-shersteve-come-back-to-sobcon-over-and-over/
Click through to the full article to check out the resources suggested. I do like the TED Talks series and regularly readers here have seen a few shared from time to time. The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis site is one I'll have to explore. http://deancultureconnect.wordpress.com/2013/05/20/a-life-of-learning/?utm_source=feedly
Both the Franklin School District and the Tri-County Regional Voc Tech offer life long learning opportunities. For Franklin visit http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/ and for Tri-County visit http://www.tri-county.tc/?q=node/8
And while on the topic of learning, let me add a reminder for those currently looking for work, the Job Search Jam Sessions will be held on June 14. The day features sessions to learn and share information on the job search. For additional information, including registration, visit the webpage here
http://jobsearchjamsessions.blogspot.com/2013/04/job-search-jam-sessions-ready-to-return.html
Beautification Day - early results
Did you notice that Franklin got its beautification treatment on Saturday? There are flowers in the flower pots on the triangle, the boxes along the bridge railing and in the planters on the island at Emmons and Main St.
Courtesy of the Franklin Downtown Partnership, local business sponsors and the help of many volunteers!
The flowers are a mix of red, white and blue with a yellow for accent.
The blue are rather quiet and small but should fill in nicely as the season progresses
There was careful choice in the selection, all for hardiness and then considerations for shape and color
Around the 4th of July, these flower beds should look less like they were newly planted and more like they are brimming with growth!
As you pass by, consider thanking the Downtown Partnership, the business sponsors and all the volunteer time to help make Franklin as colorful and welcoming as it is!
Did you know that you could join the Franklin Downtown Partnership as an individual citizen for only $25/year? The form and details are contained on the website. http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
Updated: the Franklin Downtown Partnership posted their thank you to the sponsors and volunteers here
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2013/05/beautification-day-recap.html
Courtesy of the Franklin Downtown Partnership, local business sponsors and the help of many volunteers!
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| spring flowers |
The flowers are a mix of red, white and blue with a yellow for accent.
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| planter on the Triangle |
The blue are rather quiet and small but should fill in nicely as the season progresses
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| flower box along the bridge railing |
There was careful choice in the selection, all for hardiness and then considerations for shape and color
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| flower beds and sponsor sign |
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| flower bed and sponsor sign |
As you pass by, consider thanking the Downtown Partnership, the business sponsors and all the volunteer time to help make Franklin as colorful and welcoming as it is!
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| flower box along the bridge railing |
Did you know that you could join the Franklin Downtown Partnership as an individual citizen for only $25/year? The form and details are contained on the website. http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
Updated: the Franklin Downtown Partnership posted their thank you to the sponsors and volunteers here
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2013/05/beautification-day-recap.html
Community Garden - Spring Plant Sale and Workday
Spring Plant Sale and Workday
May 25th 9:00am to Noon
King St. Memorial Garden
In event of Rain the even will be moved to May 26th
Join us for a day of planting and getting the garden ready for the growing season. We'll have organic plant starts on sale to help your garden get started right, and we'll be working on general maintenance of the garden as a whole. Weeding, spreading wood-chips, and other work the garden needs. We'll also be starting a pollinator garden at the garden to help bring in the beneficial bugs that the beds need for bumper crops. Please come lend a hand! For all plot holders please remember that you need to participate in at least one work day each season. There will be work days at least once a month.
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| Franklin Community Gardens |
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