Seniors' Halloween Fun

A senior citizen bash that was a monster of a mash.

  By Betty Dean Holmes Rod said at the seniors Halloween party he was a dancing fool. He danced up and down the aisles with an assortment of ladies. But the very best was a lady who uses a walker. She wore a headband with an Indian feather and a beige fringed tunic.  Rod got her up on her feet, and held her so they could dance. The smile on her face warmed my heart. I don't suppose she dared to dream she would ever dance again.  I saw lots of wonderful costumes. There were several devils, a couple of cats, a wonderful Batman, cowboys, several witches, of which I was one. I turned my cane into a witch's broom, using a fringed brown paper bag. There were several gypsies, an Army guy, and I can't remember all the others. Oh, yes, one fellow …

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Senior Central

Senior Center to Host Lunch For Red Sox and Jimmy Fund

Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and ice cream for a $5 donation on Friday at the center.

  This information was submitted by Donald Westcott of the Swampscott Senior Center. Join us for lunch on Friday, April 13, from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm at the Swampscott Senior Center to support the Red Sox and the Jimmy Fund.  We will be serving hot dogs and hamburgers as well as chips and ice cream.  You must wear Red Sox attire of some kind.  The cost for this event is $5 and all proceeds will go directly to the Jimmy Fund.  Come and have a little fun and help support the Jimmy Fund.

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A Healthy Thank You For Flu Clinic Support

The town Health Department was able to immunize about 300 residents through help given by volunteers and organizations.

  This article was submitted by Lianne Belkas of the Swampscott Health Department. The Swampscott Health Department would like to take this opportunity to publicly express our heartfelt appreciation for those who participated in our recent flu clinics.  The success of these clinics comes from the selfless service and commitment of our volunteers.  With these clinics approximately 300 residents were immunized against the influenza virus.  In addition to our volunteers, we would also like to express our gratitude to Rabbi Ha Levi of the Congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore and Marilyn Hurwitz of the Swampscott Senior Center for the use of their accommodating facilities. Thank you again for all you do.  Our success depends on your …

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Get Your Flu Shot

Flu shots will be given at two locations in town early next month.

This information was submitted by the town Health Department. Get your flu shot at one of two locations in town. The first chance will be on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 55 Atlantic Avenue, Shirat Hayam of the North Shore. Shots will be given from 9 am to 11 am, according to the town Health Department. The next chance for a flu shot is the next week, Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Swampscott Senior Center at the rear of the high school. The shots will be given 6 pm to 8 pm. Please contact Roseanne Bruno, RN, at the Swampscott Health Department with any questions (781) 596-8864

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Zoning Board Votes It Has No Jurisdiction to Revoke Fish House Porch Permit

Neighbors oppose Yacht Club Adding Porch to Historic Building

A group opposed to the porch at the back of the Fish House learned last week that they would have to wait to press their case with the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Friends of the Fish House want the building permit revoked for the completed second-floor porch at the historic Swampscott Yacht Club on Humphrey Street. The Yacht Club, which uses the second floor of the Fish House, has finished building the porch, which is an extension to the building. The porch is 25 feet long and eight feet wide. The oceanside, exterior wall was moved four feet back to widen the porch. To the chagrin of many neighbors of the Fish House in the audience at the Aug. 24 meeting, the zoning board voted four to one that it did not have jurisdiction to consider the…

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Musings: A Column on Local Culture

The Hooker's Daughter

A Swampscott woman pens her memoir.

Some people have difficult upbringings, so difficult that once they escape and march forward into better lives they don’t look back for a long time, if ever. In Dale Stanten’s case, she waited over 40 years. She had moved to Swampscott, raised her family, got an RN degree, worked as a psychiatric nurse, and then started and ran her own successful travel business. The decision to share her story didn’t come all at once. “As I matured [my childhood] was not something I ever wanted to write about,” she says. Then she realized that she “wanted to tell my children,” who were in their 20’s at the time and had no inkling of their mother’s history. So, about 12 years ago, she joined the Creative Writing Class at the Swampscott Senior Center. At …

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5 Things to do This Weekend

Five Things To Do This Weekend

Get out of the house and out on the town.

MaryBeth Maes Band At Red Rock Bistro & Bar – Looking for a bit of live entertainment and good food this Friday night? Head to the Red Rock Bistro & Bar at 141 Humphrey Street to listen to the MaryBeth Maes Band. The rock band plays covers and originals and has performed at venues all over Massachusetts. You can catch them Friday night at 9.  All About Dance and Just Duckie Winter Gala – Join All About Dance and Just Duckie for an evening to benefit the National Brain Tumor Society on Saturday, January 15, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. It's happening at 40 Burpee Terrace in Swampscott. Participate in a silent auction with over $9,000 worth of items to bid on. Tickets can be purchased at 781-592-3262 and are $10 for adults and $5 for children. All …

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