Community Corner

Get Your Blood Pressure Checked Today

There will be a blood pressure clinic Thursday, Nov. 21. from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Willow Wood Housing Complex on Adams Street.

Airport Commission Public Meeting Today
The Norwood Airport Commission will be holding a public meeting, Thursday, Nov. 21, at noon, in the meeting room at 125 Access Road. 

Norwood's Retired Men's Club to Hear About Elderly Driving Problems
The Norwood Retired Men's Club  will be holding their December meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the Norwood Elks at 10 a.m. Michelle Ellicks, from the Mass Department of Transportation, will be the guest speaker. She will be speaking about the problems elderly drivers may have. They will also start taking names and selling tickets for their 11th annual Valentine dinner. It will be held at the Apollo this year and will be open to the general public as well. The price will be $30 per person. You will have a choice of scrod or prime rib. It will be at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Tables of 10 can be reserved in advance. There will be a limited number, so make your plans early. For tickets, call George Wallace at 751-326-9273 or email leftywally@aol.com.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill to Meet
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill--South Norfolk affiliate  will
hold its monthly meeting at the Neponset River House located at 595 Pleasant St., Norwood, Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. There will be hearing a report by Peter Angelos, the site director for the department of mental health, on the current status of services for its clients in this area. Mental illness is a label for a variety of diseases of the brain.  Often it strikes in late adolescence, devastating the afflicted person and the family. The Alliance is composed of such families who find mutual support and join together to advocate for their loved ones. They welcome all families in the South Norfolk Area who are dealing with mental illness and their loved ones. For further information, call Ray at 508-668-2941.

What to Wear Today?
It will be a sunny start to today, according to WHDH, before more clouds move in during the afternoon. Temperatures are going to be the mid-40s.


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