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Run in the 2018 Angel Run, apprentice for the 2019 Angel Run, run the 2020 Angel Run

Posted on October 18, 2018 | Comments Off on Run in the 2018 Angel Run, apprentice for the 2019 Angel Run, run the 2020 Angel Run

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Rose Colleran and Susan Weisenfeld (above) have co-chaired the Medfield Foundation Angel Run for many years, and today announced that they will do so for two more spectacular, family fun filled Angel Runs, this December 2 and in 2019.

Therefore, the Medfield Foundation is looking for someone interested in learning how to operate the Angel Run over the next fifteen months by apprenticing to these two pros, to learn the ropes, and to then take over running the Angel run to be held in early December 2020.  The Angel Run is Medfield premier family fun event, and raises monies for Medfield families in need.

 

  • Run in the 2018 Angel Run

  • Apprentice in the 2019 Angel Run

  • Run the 2020 Angel Run

 

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Posted in Animals, Charity, Children, Entertainment, Events, Medfield Foundation, People, Recreation, Sports

Open farm day – 10/28

Posted on October 11, 2018 | Comments Off on Open farm day – 10/28

Borgstein Alpaca Farm Open Farm Day 10/28

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I saw the Borgstein Alpaca Farm booth at Medfield Day, loved it, and said I would post about their open house.

I really like that we have an operating farm in town.  Plus pictures of alpacas on the Internet makes for a nice change from pictures of cats.  The Borgensteins have 17 of their goal of a 20 alpaca herd, per the count up screen.

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Posted in Animals, Events, Green, Information

Angel Run 2018 – Register Now

Posted on October 5, 2018 | Comments Off on Angel Run 2018 – Register Now

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Greetings Angel Run Friends,

Join us for the 13th running (or walking) of the Angel Run on Sunday, December 2 at 12:30pm!

Registration for the MFi Angel Run is officially open. Registration is available online for $25.00 per person at MedfieldFoundation.org/angel-run and runs through October 28. Register by this date to receive the always popular commemorative Angel Run shirt. After October 28 you can still register online, however the price goes up to $30.00 per person and you will not receive a shirt.

Once again this year we will be offering bib tag timing to provide you the most accurate time possible and a special separate starting corral for competitive runners. You decide if you should belong to that group. Be sure to note this on your registration.

We’ve also got great news to share as well. With the completion of the Philips Street bridge, the Angel Run will be returning to our official 5K route. A map of the route is available when you register or on our website.

New this year – The Sleigh Division!

This year runners pushing strollers can register for the Sleigh Division. Just like Santa speeds through the night with his sleigh, we know that some of our runners speed through the streets of Medfield with their Sleighs (strollers)! Awards will be given for the top male and female runners pushing a sleigh and also for the best decorated sleigh.

 

Register Now!

 

We hope to see you there (with bells on!)

Cheers,

The MFi Angel Run Team

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Yarn4Hope by MCSP

Posted on September 10, 2018 | Comments Off on Yarn4Hope by MCSP

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Anna Mae O’Shea Brooke has been organizing the Yarn4Hope effort on behalf of the Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention, to bring greater awareness to September being suicide prevention month.  This is her email –

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Hi All-

 

I hope you drove through town this week and saw the #yarn4hope installation.  Here are some photos:

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I think that it is impactful while also being perfectly understated; a balance of beauty and hope. Each piece possesses a story or rather an intention from the person who created the pieces.  We had over 30 pieces made from students, teachers, school staff, parents, empty nesters and knitting circles from the Council on Aging and St. Edward; a true community effort!  Blake Middle School teacher, Diane Horvath, was the visionary and orchestrated all of this!

 

I hope that this installation brings awareness and compels people to either get educated to recognize the signs and for those who are suffering, to seek help…some may think this is naive, but we must stay stedfast in our desire to prevent more deaths by suicide.

 

Thanks all!

Anna Mae

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QPR suicide prevention training 6/16

Posted on June 5, 2018 | Comments Off on QPR suicide prevention training 6/16

The Council on Aging in conjunction with the Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention invites interested community members to attend a FREE suicide prevention training taught by Riverside Trauma Center. The training is intended to help address this public health crisis by raising awareness of suicidal behavior and teaching tools that can help prevent suicide. Saturday June 16th, 10.30 am -12.30 pm The Center at Medfield 1 Ice House Road, Medfield, MA 02052 FREE to the Public For questions, contact Roberta Lynch: rlynch@medfield.net (508) 359-3665

I have now taken the QPR training twice, once with NewtonCares and once in Medfield, and I can attest to how useful I found it at teaching me how to react and what to do if ever presented with a suicidal person.

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Become the Angel Run Treasurer or Sponsorship Coordinator

Posted on April 29, 2018 | Comments Off on Become the Angel Run Treasurer or Sponsorship Coordinator

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Volunteer Treasurer and Sponsorship Coordinator Opportunities

Medfield’s number one family fun event since 2006, the Medfield Foundation Angel Run, has two openings for organized and motivated individuals to fill the roles of:

  • Treasurer
  • Sponsorships

The treasurer is the bigger role – experience is helpful, but really just need people who are detail-oriented and willing to help out. The Angel Run is held annually at the beginning of December, attracts 1500 participants, and raises money for Medfield families in need.

Interested parties can contact Medfield Foundation President, Evan Weisenfeld at evanscottweisenfeld@gmail.com or 508-740-4367.

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Run Registration Closes 5/3

Posted on April 25, 2018 | 1 comment

From Susan Maritan –

 

New Life 5k

ATTENTION!  There are only 8 days left to register on-line for the New Life 5k!

Do you LOVE the Angel Run? Then we think you’re going to LOVE New Life Furniture Bank’s “1st Annual New Life 5k Trail Run”.

This fundraising event will be held at 9:00 am on Saturday, May 5th at the scenic Medfield State Hospital grounds. The event is open to the public, and all ages are encouraged to RUN, JOG OR WALK in this family-friendly event.

To register or for additional information, go to newlifefb.org.

ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 3RD. Last minute registration WILL BE open on the morning of the event.

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MFI volunteer awards 2018

Posted on April 9, 2018 | 1 comment

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Colleen Sullivan’s photograph of the whole crowd involved in making the Medfield Foundation volunteer awards happen, except Gus Murby, who only got his foot in this photo and someone on the left (unless Mike Marcucci now really has two sets of arms).

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2018 MFi Volunteer Awards

Posted on April 9, 2018 | Comments Off on 2018 MFi Volunteer Awards

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Photo by Colleen Sullivan

Medfield Foundation volunteer awards held yesterday

See the account of the event and photos by Colleen Sullivan on Patch https://patch.com/massachusetts/medfield/mfi-volunteer-award-reception-photo-gallery

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MFi Volunteer Awards Sunday at 3PM

Posted on April 6, 2018 | Comments Off on MFi Volunteer Awards Sunday at 3PM

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2018 Medfield Foundation Volunteer Awards Sunday at 3PM at The Center

The public is invited to the reception, to honor all the following remarkable individuals for their volunteer services, at 3PM on Sunday April 8 at The Center.  The following are the Medfield Foundation volunteers of the year for 2018:

Lifetime Achievement

● Kim Agricola for work with the Medfield Animal Shelter
● Chris Allan as the sound engineer for over twenty years of town meetings, and also for Medfield TV

Volunteers of the Year

● Tony Centore for work with the Senior Housing Study, and also for the Lions, Board of Health, Solid Waste Committee
● Susan Holbrook for work with the UCC Medfield and Cradles to Crayons

Youth

● Jack Morrill for being “hard working, humble, and committed to causes bigger than himself” in many diverse entities

 

The following remarkable individuals were also suggested by their fellow residents to be honored for their wonderful volunteer work in Medfield with the cited organizations:
● Janie Boylan for work with the Medfield Coalition for Public Education, and also for Girl Scouts, PTO, and All Night Graduation Party
● Tracey Rogers for work with the All Night Graduation Party
● Renee Romanowski for work with the Angel Run, and also for MCPE, Script, Medfield Food Cupboard, Pub Crawl for SMA, and Neighbor Brigade
● Liz Sandeman for work with New England Donor Services, and also with the Lions, Schools, Amelia’s Light, and Hannah Adams Club
● Jill VanBrocklin for work with the Medfield Animal Shelter
● Nancy Irwin for work with the Swap, and also for St. Edward’s meals, knitters, prayer shawl ministry, and usher coordinator

 

The Medfield Foundation volunteer awards are made possible through the sponsorship of Roche Bros. and Brothers Marketplace, as well as a contribution for Rockland Trust.

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