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5 Things You Need To Know Today, Monday, Dec. 31

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person at your New Year's Eve party.

Here are five pieces of information designed to help you usher in the New Year and to help make you the smartest person in line for take out tonight. 1. Your 3-Day Local Weather Forecast: 2. Reader Comment of the Day: "I'd rather have Ronald McDonald "reporting for duty." Reader 'Hedley Lamarr', commenting on the story, "Who Do You Think Should Run for Kerry’s Seat?" 3. It's Happening Today: Tiny Tykes Story Time is scheduled for today at Tewksbury Public Library. There are two sessions, one starting at 10:15 a.m. and the other at 11 a.m. For ages 0 to 18 months. Older siblings are always welcome! Have a great time with other babies while reading a story, enjoying music and gentle movement and, of course, bubbles! No registration required…

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Senior Center To Host Christmas Concert, New Year's Party

Senior Center director warns against tax assistance scams targeting elderly.

A note of thanks is extended to all those people who helped with the festivities over the last two weeks. It was a very busy time and your assistance was very much appreciated. On Friday, December 21st, our very own “Swinging Seniors Chorus” will conduct a Christmas Concert at the Senior Center. The concert will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 PM and refreshments will be served after the concert. Why not come on down for some holiday cheer and join us as we sing along with the chorus and usher in the holiday weekend. Hope to see you there. Dr. Smith will conduct a Podiatry Clinic at the Senior Center on Saturday, December 22nd. This clinic is limited to 35 Tewksbury Senior Citizens. Registrations are now being taken. The fee is $15 per person …

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Senior Center To Host New Year's Eve Dinner

The holidays are a busy time at the Tewksbury Senior Center.

Those attending the COA and Friends Christmas Dinner this Friday, December 7th are reminded that dinner will be served at 6:00 PM. Dancing to the sounds of the Perfect Match Band will follow. On Sunday, December 9th, the the Edwards Twins will be back in Tewksbury at the Senior Center to perform two Christmas Shows. A matinee will be held at 1:00 PM and an evening show at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $30 per person and still available. These shows are open to the general public and are guaranteed to be enjoyed by all. The twins, Tony & Eddie, are celebraty impersonators who appear as male and female stars. They sing and look so much like the stars themselves and are know in Las Vegas and locally from their appearances at the Stoneham Theatre and …

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5 Things to Do This Weekend

5 Things To Do This Weekend

Sure it's a holiday weekend but that doesn't mean the town has shut down.

Here are five things you can do for fun this weekend without leaving Tewksbury. Chalk Drawing Day When/Where: Saturday, Dec. 31, 11:00 am, Tewksbury Public Library, 300 Chandler St. Why Go: Are you serious? It's chalk! Drawing with chalk is a blast. Lots of fun for kids of all ages. Pricing: Free Friends New Year's Eve Dinner Dance When/Where: Saturday, Dec. 31, 7:00 pm, Tewksbury Senior Center, 175 Chandler St. Why Go: The evening includes: a Prime Rib, Turkey and Haddock buffet; dancing to the music of the Perfect Match Band; New Years hats/horns, etc. and bringing in the New Year 2012 with family and friends. Pricing: $45 per person Ice Hockey: Tewksbury High vs. Boston Latin When/Where: Sunday, Jan. 1, 7 p.m., _Breakaway Ice Center_, …

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Tickets On Sale For New Year's Party

All of the latest activities at the Tewksbury Senior Center.

A special note of thanks is extended to all those people who supported the Breakfast Benefit which was held this past Sunday at the Senior Center to raise funds for Ashley Dias's Lung Transplant. We are pleased to report that the patrons of the event and the seniors raised $1,525 which is being donated to the NFT Mass Transplant Fund for Ashley Dias. May the spirit of the season and the warmth and caring of family and friends be with everyone during the holidays and throughout the new year. The winner of the raffle was Jan MacPherson. Residents are reminded that The Upscale Consignment Boutique and the Snooti Patooti Gift Boutique shoppes at the Senior Center will now be open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM; and, also on …

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