Middleborough Veterans' Service

June is coming. We have a bunch of wonderful activities happening at Soule. Register for workshops or events today at our website!

Support your Local VFW Swansea! The crew is working overtime to make this happen. What? A 5K run, walk or RUCK for the 22 a day! Way to many! When you ask? Hopefully September 22nd 2024! What do we do? Donate jackets winter clothing and a 5k of your time to assist in battling Veteran Su***de! Nobody should fight alone…… It’s early but ask to volunteer and we will find a task for you!!!

Save the date! Looking for racers and community sponsors!
https://www.southshorerace.com/middleborough-fire-5k

🎣 Join Clear Path for Veterans for a Deep Sea Fishing Adventure! 🎣

🗓️ Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
⏰ Time: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM (arrive between 4:30 and 4:45 AM to check in)
📍 Location: 1 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH 03842
Relax and reel in your catch of the day on a FREE deep sea fishing trip exclusively for Veterans, thanks to our sponsor Cabela's! 🌊🐟

What’s Included:
Transportation (limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis)
Breakfast and lunch
Fishing gear and bait
$5 parking available on site (cash only)

Important Details:
Bring additional snacks and soft drinks (no alcoholic beverages allowed)
Space is limited and registration is required by June 20, 2024
Veterans only event

Register at this link: https://clearpathnewengland.formstack.com/forms/fishing

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow Veterans and enjoy a day on the ocean. If you need transportation, be sure to sign up early and specify you need transportation as seats are limited.

If you can't attend, please let us know ASAP so we can accommodate someone on the waitlist. Looking forward to a great day on the water! 🌊🎣

ONE WEEK until Toe Jam Puppet Band at Town Hall in Middleborough!

The Middleborough DPW is having an online auction for surplus items from the old DPW site. The Auction runs now through June 21. Please visit the below website for a list of items out for bid. https://www.auctionsinternational.com/auction/town-of-middleboro-dpw-ma-37576-37576/page/1

Any questions please call the DPW at 508-946-2480.

Pine Meadow Farm will be bringing both large and small animals to Battis Field at 26 Jackson St. on Tuesday, June 25th at 4pm. All ages are invited to come learn about these amazing creatures and then see them up close following a brief presentation! No registration required.

In the event of inclement weather, the program will move indoors to the Library's Large Meeting room.

This program is brought to you by the generous support of the Friends of the Middleborough Public Library.

Attention Veterans and family members! This event is being held on Saturday, June 15, 2024. It was posted in Nemasket Week but there was no date. We apologize for any confusion this may have cost. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Our Town Veterans Service Officer, Steve Adelman, has organized a great event for local Veterans and their families for Saturday, June 15th from 11am-2pm. Thank you to all the local sponsors
Please RSVP https://bit.ly/4djKxVg

FourBlock's Veteran Career Readiness Program help veterans gain useful skills which can translate into their future professional careers. Skills such as effectively telling your personal story, developing interview and networking skills, and career immersion trips help veterans better navigate the hiring process and choose a career that best suits them.

This is an incredibly impactful program! Register now for the FourBlock Veteran Career Development Program and take the first step toward a successful future.

Learn more about the FourBlock Veteran Career Readiness Program here: https://fourblock.org/programs/veteran-career-readiness-program

We have a lot of great things happening here at the COA in May! 🌷 Please share our newsletter with family & friends.

https://www.middleboroughma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6048/May-2024

🌟 Attention Veterans: Participate in Groundbreaking Stroke Recovery Research 🌟

We're seeking participants for a vital study aimed at enhancing recovery strategies for Veterans who have experienced a stroke. This research is crucial for developing better treatments and improving quality of life.

🔍 Interested in contributing to advancements in stroke recovery? Contact Jennifer Hebert at (401) 273-7100 ext. 14351 for more information on how you can get involved.

Your participation could help shape the future of healthcare for Veterans!

Mark your calendars and grab your tickets. Presale tickets are live and you’ll save money and time (you can jump the line!) if you buy them in advance!! Tinyurl.com/Soulesheepday

Unable to attend this Saturday's Women Veterans Network Conference in-person? Feel free to register for any session you would like to attend via Zoom. We hope you can make it!

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/16th-annual-women-veterans-network-conference-schedule

May is both and . One way you can show your support for our military and their mental health care this month – while supporting our mission to heal the invisible wounds of war for Veterans, Service Members and their Families – is by registering for the 15th annual Run to Home Base presented by RTX.

The Run to Home Base is our most critical, annual fundraiser, providing vital funds for the clinical care and support of our Warriors and their Families. To register for , please visit runtohomebase.org.

Red Sox Foundation
Massachusetts General Hospital

🌸 May is Mental Health Awareness Month! 🧠💚

At Clear Path, we're committed to supporting mental wellness year-round. This May, we're proud to highlight our diverse range of programs aimed at promoting mental health:

🤝 Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
🧠 Brain Retrain Program
🙏 Reiki Polarity Program
⛳ Fairways for Freedom
👩‍👧‍👦 Women's Wellness

And so much more! Check out our programs here: https://www.clearpathne.org/programs/

Join us as we strive to break the stigma surrounding mental health and provide meaningful support to those in need. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our veterans and their families. 💪💙

Your family still has a whole month left to participate in the Spring into Reading Challenge! Use your Beanstack app or midlib.beanstack.org/reader365 to log your reading and earn badgest and virtual tickets.

Join us here at the COA next Wednesday for this informational program. Please call to reserve a spot. 508-946-2490