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Week of November 7 to November 14, 2019

Beals Library Movie Schedule

Thursday, Nov 14 at 6:00 p.m. Doc & Talk movie Movie
Maiden
Wed, Nov 20 at 1:30 p.m. Classic Movie Matinee
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Thursday, Nov 21 at 6:00 p.m. November Movie
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Saturday, Nov 23 at 11:00 a.m. Family Movie
The Lion King (2019)
Wed, Dec 18 at 1:30 p.m. Classic Movie Matinee
It's a Wonderful Life

All movies are free to the public and shown on our huge 188" screen. The Beals Library is located at 50 Pleasant Street in Winchendon. For more information, call 978-297-0300.

FOOD FOR FINES AT BEALS LIBRARY

November 4 through November 9, share your food, lose your fines! 50 cents deducted from your fine for every non-perishable food item you donate, up to a maximum of $5.00. Only good for fines on Beals-owned materials. All food collected will be donated to the Winchendon CAC.

Beals Library to Host Toy Town Tree Festival

The Beals Memorial Library, in Winchendon, MA, is proud to announce the First Annual Toy Town Tree Festival, presented by the Friends of Beals Memorial Library. This event will showcase trees put up and decorated by businesses, groups, and families throughout the community.

This event will run from Saturday, November 30, through Saturday, December 14, with a showcase day during the Winchendon History & Culture Center’s Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 14. Viewing hours will be:

Monday – Thursday, 1:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
with special extended hours of 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14.

Visitors will be able to vote for their favorite trees and will also be able to bid on a tree to take home in the silent auction. (Please note: Not all trees will be participating in the silent auction) All proceeds received from this event will go towards the Children’s Library Fund.

If you have Holiday spirit and would like to decorate and donate a tree for this festival event, please contact Robert Courtemanche or Manuel King at toytowntreefestival@gmail.com for more information.

Beals Memorial Library is located at 50 Pleasant Street in Winchendon, MA, and is fully accessible to all patrons.

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Menus

Thursday, November 14, 5:30 p.m.
at UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
Roast Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings

Thursday, November 21, 5:30 p.m.
at Immaculate Heart of Mary church, 52 Spruce St.
Ham Dinner

Thursday, December 5, 5:30 p.m.
at Immaculate Heart of Mary church, 52 Spruce St.
Grinders and Soup

Thursday, December 12, 5:30 p.m.
at UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
Turkey Tetrazzini

Thursday, December 19, 5:30 p.m.
at Immaculate Heart of Mary church, 52 Spruce St.
Beef Stroganoff

Thursday, December 26, 5:30 p.m.
at UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
Beef Burgundy Holiday Dinner

Read or Download the November Senior Center Lunch Menu (PDF)

Lunch served at 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon, at 11:30 a.m.
Call 978-297-3155 before noon the preceding day to RSVP. Suggested donation of $3 to help cover costs.

Raise Your Paws for a Great Cause!

Saturday, November 16, 5:00 p.m.
AHIMSA HAVEN BENEFIT GALA

Westminster Country Club, 51 Ellis Road, Westminster
Silent auction, buffet dinner, live auction
Tickets $30 per person from ahimsahaven.org

House of Peace and Education in Gardner has some great programs for children and women available to local residents.

HOPE for Kids has three afterschool programs. The Afterschool program, a professionally directed mentoring and tutoring, serves children in grades 3 and 4. The Pals Mentoring program is a professionally directed mentoring program that provides young children with opportunities for fun, peer interaction, creative skills development, positive social behaviors, building friendships and exploring expressions of feelings. Teen HOPE is a professionally directed program that offers youth in grades 5-7 academic, cultural and social skill building support.

HOPE Job Readiness & Training Program is an 8 week individualized program of computer and job-skills training for adults who wish to learn new skills in order to enter or re-enter the workforce, to get better jobs or to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families.

For information on these programs call HOPE at 978-630-4752 ext 6.

Gardner Area League of Artists
Small Works Holiday Art Sale
135 Front St., Winchendon

Open Reception
Saturday, November 9, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Light Refreshments
Then every Saturday and Sunday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.
Show ends December 21.

GALA’s Small Works Art Sale is a show of art work that is only 12” x 12” or smaller and all artwork is $100 and under. This is our most popular show for people to purchase because it's affordable. People come and shop for presents for family and friends or something special for themselves.

We will be all decorated for Christmas. New this year, members requested to make and sell Christmas ornaments. So we got a tree and the tree will be covered with hand made ornaments! We will also have three awesome raffle baskets.
Raffle 1
1. Movies (2 adult tickets to the cinema, candy, popcorn, Hulu gift certificate, beer)
Raffle 2
2. Italian (All the ingredients to make 2 pizzas, sauce, toppings and a bottle of wine, wine glasses)
Raffle 3
3. Lottery ( Lottery scratch tickets, bottle of champagne and wine glasses)

We will also be on the Winchendon Historical Society’s Holiday House Tour. Please stop by and visit us. We will have light refreshments!

Clyde’s Corner

It's Happening Around the Winch!

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9

Hyde Park Craft Fair 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Seasonal crafts, necklaces, beaded items, wreaths, etched glass, bracelets, key chains, flea market, refreshments, bake sale, ticket auction & raffles. 67 Hyde Park Dr., Winchendon

American Legion 100th Anniversary Ball. 6:00 p.m. Public welcome, tickets $30 per person, available from any Legion family member. 6:00 p.m., cocktails, 6:45 p.m. sit-down dinner, 8:00 p.m. dancing. At the American Legion Post 193, 295 School St., Winchendon.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10

A walk through time with The American Legion. 1:00-4:00 p.m. American Legion Post 193, 295 School Street, Winchendon. Come celebrate 100 years of Winchendon residents who served our country.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12

Community Dinner 5:30-7:00 p.m. Enjoy a yummy and healthy meal in community! The Winchendon School Main Dining Hall, 172 Ash St., Winchendon. 978-297-1223.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15

Open Mic Night 7:00-9:00 p.m. At H.O.P.E., 29 Pleasant St., Gardner, MA.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16

Holly Jolly Holiday Fair 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Join us at our 3rd Annual Fair. Come shop local Vendors and Crafters. Purchase tickets for our raffle baskets, 50/50 and bake sale. Thank you for supporting our school! Hosted by Lil Devils PTO Memorial School. At Memorial School, 32 Elmwood Road, Winchendon, MA.

Ahimsa Haven Benefit Gala 5:00 p.m. Raise your paws for a great cause! Westminster Country Club, 51 Ellis Road, Westminster. Silent auction, buffet dinner, live auction. Tickets $30 per person from ahimsahaven.org.

NOVEMBER 16-17

The Annual Christmas Bazaar at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. Saturday 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Country kitchen, live turkey raffle, ticket auction, theme baskets, food booth, silent auction, Grandma's Attic, Visit from Santa! Saturday night 5:00-7:00, Roast Chicken Dinner. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20

Author Talk: Pilgrims of Woodstock 6:00-8:00 p.m. John Kane discusses his book. In the summer of 1969, 400,000 people from across the country came together and redefined the music scene forever. Though the legacy and lore of Woodstock lives on in the memory of its attendees, a new generation can experience the real and unedited festival through Richard Bellak's never-before-seen photographs and John Kane's incredible new interviews. Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon, MA.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22

Annual Turkey Social 7:00 p.m. 25 Series, Turkeys, assorted meats, side raffles, lobsters, scratch tickets, 50/50. At the American Legion Post 193, 295 School St., Winchendon.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23

Battle of the Bands Petty Larceny vs. Deacon Express. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m. Age 21+ event. 50/50 raffle. Tickets $15, two for $25. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the food drive. Presented by the Winchendon Lions Club. At the Winchendon American Legion, 295 School St., Winchendon.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24

Holiday Shopping with HOPE Come to Cup of HOPE and start your holiday shopping early with more than 10 vendors, Tarot card readings, free gift wrapping, delicious coffee and live music! At H.O.P.E., 29 Pleasant St. Gardner, MA.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29

Spirit of Christmas Toy Drive 12:00-4:00 p.m. Bring your new or gently used, unwrapped toys to the UU Church of Winchendon to be distributed to families in need this holiday. People with funny hats will be there to greet you and gratefully accept your donations. If you'd like to volunteer to help accept toys or decorate the sanctuary for our December open house, please just come on down! UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St., Winchendon.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30

Small Business Saturday! 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Shop at your local small businesses! Small Business Saturday Vendor Fair on Central Street, Winchendon.

Shop Small in downtown Gardner Downtown Gardner will be getting festive with holiday spirit! Come by Cup of HOPE and HOPEful Boutique for some great deals! 29 Pleasant St., Gardner, MA.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 1

Lobster Bingo (Shoot) 2:00 p.m. Similar to Bingo, 25 games for $15.00. Side raffles: two 2.5-lb lobsters, scratch tickets, 50/50 raffle. Sponsored by Eugene M. Connor Post #193 and Sons Squadron #193. Winchendon American Legion Post, 295 School St., Winchendon.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 10

Community Dinner 5:30-7:00 p.m. Enjoy a yummy and healthy meal in community! The Winchendon School Main Dining Hall, 172 Ash St., Winchendon. 978-297-1223.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 14

Holiday House Tour 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Please join the Winchendon History and Cultural Center for one of the favorite events of the holiday season. We have lined up a beautiful selection of homes and buildings this year. You are sure to enjoy it. Also, we will feature our newest acquisition: the Old Centre Church! On the lower level function hall of the church we will have holiday table settings for you to see and enjoy. This is always a fun day for us to showcase all the beautiful homes we have in town. Mark your calendars, this is the biggest house tour yet! Tickets are $20, and that gets you access to all the homes and buildings. Tour them at your own pace, and in any order you like. Tickets available at www.winchendonhistory.com.

ONGOING

MONDAYS

Old Murdock Senior Center 9:30 a.m. Chair Exercise - exercise to your skill level. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.

Beals Memorial Library 1:00-8:00 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Donation Day every Monday. No textbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, obsolete non-fiction, books in poor condition or books more than five years old. 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

AA Meeting 7:45 p.m. Open meeting, all are welcome. UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.

TUESDAYS

Old Murdock Senior Center 9:30 a.m. Wii bowling, Pool/Card Games/Shuffleboard. Come join us for Wii bowling, or play a game of pool or shuffleboard upstairs. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.

Beals Memorial Library 3:30-4:30 p.m. Lego Club. For Children of all ages. Join in on the fun as the Library Auditorium becomes a Lego construction zone! Come and create, build and express your LEGO creativity! For more information about this and other programs by call 978-297-0300 or visit www.bealslibrary.org. 50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon.

Beals Memorial Library 5:30-6:30 p.m. Yoga with Paula Lashua-Brisbois For Adults and Teens. $7.00 Per Class. Yoga mats are available. Please bring your own block. All skill levels welcomed. For more information about this and other programs call 978-297-0300 or visit www.bealslibrary.org. 50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon.

WEDNESDAYS

Old Murdock Senior Center 9:30 a.m. Chair Exercise at Old Murdock - exercise to your skill level. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.

Old Murdock Senior Center 9:30 a.m. ZUMBA with Alisha. Join Alisha on Wednesday mornings and Zumba! Participate at your comfort level. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.

Old Murdock Senior Center 10:30 a.m. YOGA with Susan. Even if you’re a beginner, you’ll be gently stretching in no time. Please bring your own mat. Open to everyone aged 50 and up. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.

Old Murdock Senior Center 12:30 p.m. Even more BINGO! 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.

Beals Memorial Library 3:30-5:00 p.m. Teen Dungeons & Dragons for Grades 6-12. Have you ever wanted to try a role-playing game? Join us every Wednesday for Dungeons and Dragons! In this classic role-playing game, you create your character, choose how they interact with the story, and use dice to decide the outcomes of your actions. The Beals Library will provide the materials, or bring your own! All skill levels welcomed. Snacks will be provided. For more information about this and other programs by call 978-297-0300 or visit www.bealslibrary.org. 50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon.

BINGO! at Hyde Park 6:00 p.m. Hyde Park residents hold bingo in the community hall every Wednesday night. It's inexpensive, just two cards for 5 cents, and the community is invited! Anyone over the age of 50 is welcome to join in. We'd love to have more players.

Dinner With The Kiwanis 6:30 p.m. The Kiwanis of Winchendon meet the second and fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Carriage House Restaurant. Come be part of the service club that concentrates on helping local children with the Backpack Program at the public elementary schools, Breakfast with Santa and yes, the Family Fun Day with the Massachusetts state level chili cook off every summer. We need your help. Stop in any Wednesday, we’d love to meet you! 660 Spring St., Winchendon.

Scouts BSA Troop 6 for Girls 7:00-8:30 p.m. The Troop offers monthly camp outs, hikes, paddling, peddling, and rock climbing depending on the interests of the youth. Troop 6 for Girls provides rank advancement opportunities, including Eagle Scout, in conjunction with resources from Scouts BSA Troop 6 for Boys, Heart of New England Council, and all National BSA programs. For further information email Troop6.Girls@gmail.com, or stop by a meeting. Sponsored by Gardner American Legion Post 129, 22 Elm St., Gardner, in the lower hall.

Trivia Night at Zoe's 8:00 p.m. Ryan Murphy hosts Trivia Night at Zoe's Restaurant, 435 Spring St., Winchendon. No entry fee, gather your friends and create a team or come anyway and we'll match you up (some people challenge us all by themselves!).

THURSDAYS

Old Murdock Senior Center 9:30 a.m. Wii bowling, Pool/Card Games/Shuffleboard. Come join us for Wii bowling, or play a game of pool or shuffleboard upstairs. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.

Toy Town Market 4:00-7:00 p.m. The Market will be on the front lawn of the UU Church, 126 Central St., Winchendon, as long as weather permits. New vendors welcome! Applications available at the market or request one at winchendon.agcom@gmail.com.

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Community Dinner 5:30 p.m. First and third Thursdays of the month at Immaculate Heart of Mary church, 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon. Second and fourth Thursdays of the month at UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street, Winchendon. Suggested donation, $2 per person, $5 per family. No one turned away.

FRIDAYS

Beals Memorial Library 10:30-11:30 a.m. Toddler Time For Children 3 & Under. Toddler Time is a drop-in program for children ages 3 years and under accompanied by a parent or other adult. This program features stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and play. This is an interactive program that is designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Toddler Time lasts approximately 30-40 minutes with 15-20 minutes following the session for parent/child social interaction and play. Parents are required to participate with their child, and are asked to limit personal conversations and cell phone use until the 15 minute social period. Siblings are welcome to attend the toddler session; however, siblings cannot be left unattended in the library while a parent is in Toddler Time. For more information about this and other programs by call 978-297-0300 or visit www.bealslibrary.org. 50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon.

SATURDAYS

Toy Town Market 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The Market will be on the front lawn of the UU Church, 126 Central St., Winchendon, as long as weather permits. New vendors welcome! Applications available at the market or request one at winchendon.agcom@gmail.com.

Beals Memorial Library is now open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Town Committee Monthly Meetings by Week
All Meetings in Town Hall

week MON TUE WED THUR
1st Toy Town Community Partnership
5:00pm
Board of Health
7:00pm
Planning Board
7:00pm
Zoning Board of Appeals
7:00pm
School Committee
6:00pm
2nd Winchendon Redevelopment Authority
5:00pm
Board of Selectmen
6:30pm
Finance Committee
7:00pm
Agricultural Commission
7:00pm
Conservation Commission
as posted
3rd Planning Board
7:00pm
Zoning Board of Appeals
7:00pm
School Committee
7:00pm
4th Board of Selectmen
6:30pm

Calendar of Re-broadcasts of meetings on Local Access Channel 8

Town committee meetings are now streamed live on the town website. Go to www.townofwinchendon.com/ and click on the button for "Watch Meetings Live."

To view recordings of past meetings, contact Lindsay at 978-297-0085, or email her at lkuchta@townofwinchendon.com If you wish to keep a copy of the recording, there is a $5 fee per recorded file.

Times, locations, agendas and related documents for meetings are listed on the page for each individual committee on the Town of Winchendon website.

Conservation Commission Members Needed

TOWN OF WINCHENDON:

The Conservation Commission is charged to protect the resource areas and associated values currently being regulated under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (Massachusetts General Law Ch. 131, Sec.40; the Act) to a greater degree, to protect additional resource areas beyond the Act recognized by the Town as significant. To protect the wetlands, related water resources, and certain adjoining land areas in the Town by providing for prior review and control of activities deemed to have a significant or cumulative adverse effect upon wetland values.

The Conservation Commission consists of five members and the Town has only three currently. We need your help! Don’t be afraid to step forward if you have any interest in serving your Town in this way. Lots of help and guidance can be provided.

Please send a letter to the Town Manager’s Office, 109 Front St., Dept. 1, Winchendon, MA 01475, if this interesting position piques your interest or if you would like more information, please contact the Conservation Agent, David Koonce, at 978-297-5402. If you prefer, you may email your interest or questions to Linda Daigle, Executive Assistant, at ldaigle@townofwinchendon.com.

T H A N K Y O U!

Are You a Budget Wiz?
The Winchendon Finance Committee Wants You!

The Town of Winchendon invites interested citizens to volunteer for two vacancies on the Finance Committee. Financial background preferred. Send a letter of interest to:

Town Manager's Office
Attn: Town Moderator
109 Front Street Dept. 1
Winchendon, MA 01475
or send letter by email to:
Khickey@townofwinchendon.com

Call the Town Manager's office if you have questions: 978-297-0085, menu option 5

The E.M. Connor Post 193 of the American Legion and the Town of Winchendon Invite You to Honor a Winchendon Veteran by purchasing an Engraved Brick

All active duty military and veterans who at one time resided in the town of Winchendon are eligible to have a brick engraved with their name. Bricks will become a permanent part of the veterans roll call pathway connecting the monuments within the Legion Park.

sample brick

3 lines of 20 spaces, no logo, for $50.00
3 lines of 15 spaces with a logo, for $75.00

Order forms are available at the Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St., the Town Hall Tax Office or Not Just Produced, 290 Central St., Winchendon.

Order and pay online at polarengraving.com/americanlegionparkproject

Employment

Assistant Treasurer-Collector
Town of Winchendon

The Town of Winchendon with a population of 10,542 and a budget of $32.5 million is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Assistant Treasurer-Collector. The Assistant Treasurer-Collector is appointed by the Town Manager and is responsible for assisting the Town Treasurer-Collector in all areas of responsibility, including collection, treasury, debt management, benefit administration, bokkeeping, human resource duties and filing mandated reports with various agencies. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a tactful and effective manner; ability to deal with unpleasant or tense situations involving staff and/or the public, ability to maintain detailed and extensive records and to track deadlines, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal effectively with interruptions. An Associate's degree in business or finance in required and a Bachelor's degree in business or finance is preferred; two (2) years of experience in benefits and payroll processing, preferably in a municipal setting; or any equivalent combination of education or experience. Experience using MUNIS financial software is also strongly preferred. Starting pay for this 37 hour/week position ranges from $20.10 to $25.73/Hr. depending on qualifications. Resumes accepted until position is filled with preliminary review of resumes to occur October 24th at 12:00 PM. For full job description, please see Winchendon's website www.townofwinchendon.com. Please send your letter of introduction and resume to Town of Winchendon, Attn: Donna Spellman, Treasurer/Collector, 109 Front Street, Dept. 1, Winchendon, MA 01475. The Town of Winchendon is an EOE/AA employer.

Xtreme Autobody & Collision Center in Fitzwilliam NH is hiring persons to join our growing business. Seeking the following:
Full-time auto body tech, 40+ hours. Good wages with experience and must have tools.
Full time tow truck operator.
Call 603-585-9700. 218 Rte 12 North, Fitzwilliam, NH.

Christos Place in Winchendon is seeking part-time delivery drivers. Apply in person at 51 Central St., Winchendon. Open daily 11:00am-10:00pm.

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