Clyde’s Corner

It's Happening Around the Winch!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 13

Beals Book Club 1:00 p.m. This month the book club will discuss Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger, a historical mystery/coming-of-age story about the fateful summer that changed a young boy’s life, as narrated by his adult self. Copies are available at the library. Call or stop in for more information. Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon, 978-297-0300.

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.

Friends Holiday Bake and Book Sale 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Bring out the holiday spirit with fantastic homemade treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth,and stock up on gently used books, magazines, audio books, music CD's and DVD's at low prices. Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

Story Time with Santa & Mrs. Claus 12:00-1:00 p.m. Santa & Mrs. Claus have taken time out from their busy schedules to read stories of the season to our little patrons at the library! Come enjoy some holiday tales straight from the North Pole! Bring your camera for the special occasion. They will be available for pictures. Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

Holiday Concert - Murdock Middle High School Choirs 4:00-5:00 p.m. The middle school, high school, and chamber choirs, under the direction of Aly Galipeau, will sing a concert of holiday cheer at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon. The program includes favorites such as “White Christmas,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Frozen” choral suite, and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Free admission. 126 Central St., Winchendon.

Annual Tree Lighting 4:30 p.m. Pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, carol singing. At the GAR Park, sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission. The GAR Park is on Grove Street, next to Toy Town Elementary School and the Old Murdock Senior Center.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 15

Christmas Cantata 10:00 a.m. "Come to Christmas" performed by the United Parish Choir. Christmas Luncheon and Children's Party following. At United Parish, 39 Front St., Winchendon.

Community Caroling Meet 3:30 p.m. At United Parish, 39 Front St., Winchendon.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 17

Winchendon Food Project Community Meeting 1:00-2:30 p.m. Learn more and have a say about Healthy Eating and Active Living in Winchendon. Please contact Daniel Forkner with any questions or to RSVP at Daniel@growingplaces.org or by phone at 978-598-3723 ext 3. There is a lot more information including a survey that can be taken at https://growingplaces.org/programoverview/heal-winchendon/. At the Winchendon Town Hall auditorium (second floor), 109 Front St., Winchendon.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18

Holiday Concert - Murdock Music Department 6:30 p.m. The Murdock Middle and High School Music Department presents its annual holiday concert featuring student wind ensemble, choirs and rock band. The program will be held at the Middle High School auditorium. Free admission. 3 Memorial Dr., Winchendon.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 - CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

Christmas Carols at Immaculate Heart of Mary 4:00 p.m. 52 Spruce St., Winchendon.

Christmas Eve Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary 5:00 p.m. With children's pageant. 52 Spruce St., Winchendon.

Children's Service, United Parish 5:00 p.m. 39 Front St., Winchendon.

Cornerstone Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 5:30-6:30 p.m. "The Messy Manger." 122 Gardner Rd. (Rte 140), Winchendon.

Living Nativity 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by United Parish. At Clark Memorial YMCA, 155 Central St., Winchendon.

Candlelight Service, UU Church of Winchendon 7:00 p.m. 126 Central St., Winchendon.

Carol & Candle Service, United Parish 10:00 p.m. 39 Front St., Winchendon.

Midnight Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary 12:00 a.m. 52 Spruce St., Winchendon.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 31

Great Gatsby New Year's 2020 Celebration 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Ring in the Roaring 20s! Join us for raffles, a costume contest, prohibition cocktails, and more. Dance the night away with friends and family to a mix of jazz music and today's hits. Advance Tickets, $20 per person, $35 per couple. At the Door. $25 per person, $40 per couple. Proceeds will be donated to the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to promoting environmental awareness. At the American Legion Post 193, 295 School St., Winchendon.

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.

Scouts BSA Troop 193 for Boys and Girls 6:30-8:00 p.m. Scouts BSA Troop 193 offers something for everyone! We welcome all boys and girls ages 11-17 to come check us out. For more information, email smtroop193@gmail.com for boys and susmanj99@gmail.com for girls. At American Legion Post 193, 295 School St., Winchendon.

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.

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.

Cub Scout Pack 193 (Boys and Girls gr. K-5) 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouting is a family program for all youth in grades K-5. For more information, visit cubscoutpack193.com or contact us at cmpack193@gmail.com. At Toy Town Elementary School, 175 Grove St., Winchendon MA. (Last Thursday of the month at American Legion Post 193, 295 School St., Winchendon.)

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

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