THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2024 Page 19 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 18 the center of the circle conducting the music and inspiring others to sing. Oftentimes, she helps Seniors fi nd the pages, engaging them in the live piano players’ songs. Gloria states ‘What brings me the most joy is seeing people smile and laugh.’ “Gloria’s love of music and singing is multi expressive. She loves to listen to music, conduct, dance to it as well as belt out the lyrics at a Karaoke Group. She is also a past member of Polymnia Choral Group. She sings in the church choir at Incarnation Church with her husband. She also is a member of the Book Club and a member of the Ladies Guild in Saugus and Melrose. “She enjoys doing yoga, baking and cooking. She is also a private caregiver. Gloria often states, ‘Live each day as if it’s your last’ and ‘Life is a gift. Cherish it!’ “Gloria enjoys walks on the Rail trail. She states, ‘I love visits from my neighborhood pups and I am the cookie Lady on my block.’ “Thank you, Gloria “You light a candle out there in so many places. Keep shining your light. “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist.” Compost/Recycling DropOff Site winter hours The Town of Saugus Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site is closed for the winter. But it will reopen for recycling on the third Saturday of January, February and March 2024 weather permitting. Please note the following dates that the site will be open during the period from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Saturday, January 20, 2024 Saturday, February 17, 2024 Saturday, March 16, 2024 Please contact Scott Brazis, Director of Solid Waste/Recycling, with any questions at 781-231-4036. What’s new at the Saugus Public Library? There’s always something interesting going on. Here’s a few activities with checking out: $5 for a bag of books: If you love reading, here’s a great deal. Buy a New Friends of the Saugus Public Library mesh book bag for $5 and fi ll it with as many books as you’d like. Proceeds benefit the New Friends so they can support public library service in Saugus. Town Meeting Sessions: Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian is off ering quite a Christmas present for Saugus citizens who want to learn the basics about Town Meeting – the legislative body of Saugus town government. Manoogian is a veteran of about four decades in local town government at various levels – including many years as a Town Meeting member. The three sessions Manoogian will be leading this year are tailored for newly elected Town Meeting members or veterans who want to refresh themselves about Robert’s Rules of Order or how to put forward an article for consideration. The sessions that Manoogian is planning are free and open to the public – for all interested citizens. The sessions will take place on four nights in 2024 – Jan. 29, Feb. 16 & 29 and March 25 – from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library at 295 Central St. Here are a few best bets for this coming week: • Monday, Jan. 8, from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m., the Community Room will be available to local students from grades K through 12 who need some help in mastering Math. Students from the Pioneer Charter School of Science 2 will offer two hours of Math Tutoring. There is no charge and students from all schools are welcome. • Tuesday, Jan. 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., is Game Night! This fun-filled evening of games and good company takes place in the Community Room. There is no fee for admission and all are welcome! • Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., residents who are looking for a diff erent kind of library experience should check out The Yoga Experience, which is held each Wednesday in the Library’s Community Room. It’s a free, basic yoga class that is ideal for beginners. This 45-minute slow fl ow class opens with a brief meditation, followed by a gentle warmup, some core strengthening, standing postures, and flexibility poses. Each session winds down with deep relaxation. Lisa Poto is a registered yoga teacher and a member of the Yoga Alliance. She graduated from Barre & Soul’s 200-hour yoga teacher training program. • Also on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Brooks Room on the second floor of the library, be sure to check out the Adult Coloring Group. Here’s an invitation to grown-ups to take time to unwind, be creative and have fun. No experience is necessary. Pencils, gel pens NUTCRACKER CRAFTS: Children got creative last week with crayons and scissors as they fashioned art while learning about “The Nutcracker.” (Courtesy photo of Amy Melton) and coloring pages are ready and waiting. Spaces are limited, so please call to register at 781-231-4168. Space is limited. Wi nter is calling at Breakheart If you love hiking, nature and the great outdoors, there’s a lot going on this winter at Breakheart Reservation – courtesy of the state Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). All Programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Reasonable accommodations available upon request. Parking fees may apply depending on program location. For more information, please email Jessica Narog-Hutton, Visitor Services Supervisor, at jessica.narog-hutton@ mass.gov Here are a few programs that DCR has in the works: • On Sundays now through March, why not do something easy, like a Sunday morning hike, from 10 a.m. to noon? Check in at the Visitor Center (177 Forest St., Saugus). Join the Park Interpreter for a weekly guided hike. Each trip will highlight natural and historic features that make Breakheart unique. Hikes will be moderately paced and range from two to three miles over sometimes uneven and rocky terrain. This activity is best suited for ages eight years and up. Meet at the Visitor Center. The hike will be canceled in the event of heavy rain. • On Thursdays now through March, the Camp Nihan Educational Center (121 Walnut St., Saugus) will off er the Wild Breakheart Series from 9 to 10 Ballerinas Lila Giamanco and Mackenzie Bright performed at the Saugus Public Library last week as children listened to “The Nutcracker” story. (Courtesy photo of Amy Melton) a.m. Join Breakheart staff for this rotating nature series that will explore diff erent aspects of Breakheart in the wintertime. This month, check out the Winter Tree ID. Explore the birds that stay for the wintertime and how they thrive in a cold New England winter. Next month, learn about animal tracking. Discover how tracks that animals leave behind can tell us a story about what they do when no one is around. In March, be a part of the Breakheart Birding Club. Discover what birds are starting to come back for the spring and what birds from the winter stay. • On Fridays, now through March, check out Kidleidoscope, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Visitor Center (177 Forest St., Saugus). Come join a park interpreter for a story time and nature walk. Complete a small craft and explore the woods! Walks are gently paced and approximately one mile, though not accessible for strollers. This activity is appropriate for families with children who are three to fi ve years old. Meet at the Visitor Center. • On Saturdays now through March, “Step into the Past,” 10 a.m.to noon at the Visitor Center (177 Forest St., Saugus). Join the park interpreter to discover the park history. Hikes are about 2.5 miles and are moderate diffi culty along rocky trails with several stops. Best for adults and older children with a keen interest in history. Meet outside the Visitor Center. This activity will be canceled in the event of rain. • First and third Saturdays — Stories in Stone: Breakheart has been shaped not only by nature but by the many people who have called it home. • Second and fourth Saturdays — Glacial Giants: Countless clues to a glacial past dot the landscape. If one knows where to look, this hidden geologic history can be revealed. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@ comcast.net or leave a message at 978-683-7773. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town
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