Clyde's Corner
It's Happening Around the Winch!
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24
Pop Up Bull Yard 12:00 - 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Bull Spit Brewing Company. Beer, wine, slushies, snacks, music, open-air seating. Live music from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. performed by Brian Chaffee. Partnering with Not Just Produced and Gabby's Pizza. At 270 Central St., Winchendon.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25
Yard Sale Benefiting Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue 8:00 a.m. 100% of proceeds from the Yard Sale benefit the caring of our shelter animals in Foster Care, Templeton, Winchendon and Leominster PetSmart. At Ahimsa Templeton shelter, 381R Baldwinville Rd, Templeton, MA.
7th Annual Golf Tournament 8:00 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Winchendon Fire Relief Association. $125 per person, $500 per team for green fees, cart, food and entry into the Mathieu Ford Hole-in-One Contest. For information or to register, email WFDRelief@gmail.com. At Templewood Golf Course, 160 Brooks Rd., Templeton, MA.
Pop Up Bull Yard 12:00 - 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Bull Spit Brewing Company. Beer, wine, slushies, snacks, music, open-air seating. Live music from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Kenny Chesney Tribute performed by No Shoes Nation Band. Partnering with Not Just Produced and Gabby's Pizza. At 270 Central St., Winchendon.
To Each His Own Design 30th Anniversary 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. To Each His Own Design celebrates 30 years in business with a Customer Appreciation Event! Raffles, live music performed by Deacon Express, and more! At 172 Central St., Winchendon.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26
Pop Up Bull Yard 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. Hosted by Bull Spit Brewing Company. Beer, wine, slushies, snacks, music, open-air seating. Live acoustic music from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. performed by Maggie Neff. Partnering with Not Just Produced and Gabby's Pizza. At 270 Central St., Winchendon.
Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. "Repertoire Classics." Free admission, pre-concert refreshments. At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 28
Chicken BBQ at the Senior Center 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Join us Tuesday, September 28th for a delicious chicken BBQ! We've got chicken, potato salad, bread, dessert , beverages, and dessert. Cost is $5.00 per person. Please RSVP no later than Thursday, September 16th, 2021 by calling the office at 978-297-3155. At Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 30
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Drive-Through Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Our Neighbor's Kitchen goes take-out! Pick up a hearty meal to go, while practicing safe social distancing. This week's menu will be baked pork chops with applesauce gravy, sides and dessert. Drive or walk on through the front circle to pick up your meal. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.
On The Same Page Book Club 6:30-7:30 p.m. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. This month we turn our focus to Afghanistan and read a beautiful, heart-wrenching story of an unforgiving time, an unlikely friendship, and an indestructible love. At the Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon. Copies of the book available to borrow at the front desk.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 1
Pop Up Bull Yard 12:00 - 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Bull Spit Brewing Company. Beer, wine, slushies, snacks, music, open-air seating. Live music from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. musicians TBA. Partnering with Not Just Produced and Gabby's Pizza. At 270 Central St., Winchendon.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 2
Beals Memorial Library 108th Birthday Celebration 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. You are invited to the Beals Memorial Library's 108th Birthday Party! Celebrate the library's birthday with the Friends, Trustees and Staff. Refreshments will be available and Book Sale will be open during the celebration. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon.
Mount Grace 35th Annual Meeting at Captain's Farm 11:00 a.m. Keynote speech by Fred Freeman of the Nipmuk Cultural Preservation, Inc., locally sourced lunch and drinks, kids' activities, a guided walk of the property by Eric White, and more. $35 per person includes lunch and drink ticket. Pre-register at mountgrace.org. At Captain's Farm, 106 Elmwood Rd., Winchendon.
Pop Up Bull Yard 12:00 - 9:00 p.m. Hosted by Bull Spit Brewing Company. Beer, wine, slushies, snacks, music, open-air seating. Live music from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. musicians TBA. Partnering with Not Just Produced and Gabby's Pizza. At 270 Central St., Winchendon.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 3
Pop Up Bull Yard 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. Hosted by Bull Spit Brewing Company. Beer, wine, slushies, snacks, music, open-air seating. Live acoustic music from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. musicians TBA. Partnering with Not Just Produced and Gabby's Pizza. At 270 Central St., Winchendon.
Community Heart & Soul Kick Off 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Winchendon has been selected as a Heart & Soul Community! Join us to learn about this exciting initiative and how you can get involved. At the Clark Memorial YMCA, 155 Central St., Winchendon.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 7
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Served in the Parish Hall. This week the menu is beef stew and biscuits. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 9
Winchendon Fall Festival 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Vendors, raffles, demonstrations, food, live performances, local craftspersons, businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs. Click here for vendor application (PDF). For more info contact Nicole Roberts, 978-297-3537 or nroberts@townofwinchendon.com. On Central Street in Winchendon (from Front Street to Maple Street).
Winchendon Winds Concert 10:00 a.m. "From the Stage." Presented as part of the Winchendon Fall Festival. At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
AND COMING UP...
SATURDAY OCTOBER 16
Bottle and Can Drive 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Sponsored by Murdock High School. Any returnable bottle and can is welcome. What do we do with them? The funds collected go to various student groups. The metal tabs are collected and donated to Shriners' Hospitals. Coca-Cola codes are collected and entered to benefit Murdock Middle School. Then the plastic caps are donated to a project that recycles them into plastic benches and playground equipment. At 273 Central Street, in CAC parking lot. Weather permitting.
Ghost Hunt at TWO Historic Haunted Houses in Winchendon 6:00 - 11:59 p.m. Come and explore the haunted historic Murdock Whitney and Isaac Morse Houses. We provide equipment for you to use, or you're welcome to bring your own. You'll get a bit of history of both properties, and we'll tell you our ghost stories and show you some of the incredible evidence collected over the last few years. The larger group will be broken down into smaller groups, and you will head out with experienced paranormal investigators to see what you can find. Over the course of the evening, you will also get some free time to explore both houses on your own. Tickets $55 per person. Ages 18+ only. Click here to buy tickets. Hosted by Winchendon History and Cultural Center, 151 Front Street. 978-297-2142.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 17
Old Centre Cemetery Tours 10:00-11:00 a.m. and 12:00-1:45 p.m. Join us for a stroll through Winchendon's beautiful Old Centre Cemetery! We will be sharing all kinds of stories, fun facts, history and information about interesting lives and deaths. Tour will last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Tickets for the are $10 per person at www.winchendonhistory.com/get-tickets/cemetery-tour. Wear rugged shoes, as the ground is uneven! Sponsored by the Winchendon History and Cultural Center.
Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. "Dances and Marches." Free admission, pre-concert refreshments. At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 21
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Served in the Parish Hall. This week the menu is chicken casserole and vegetables. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 23
Old Centre Cemetery Tours 10:00-11:00 a.m. and 12:00-1:45 p.m. Join us for a stroll through Winchendon's beautiful Old Centre Cemetery! We will be sharing all kinds of stories, fun facts, history and information about interesting lives and deaths. Tour will last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Tickets for the are $10 per person at www.winchendonhistory.com/get-tickets/cemetery-tour. Wear rugged shoes, as the ground is uneven! Sponsored by the Winchendon History and Cultural Center.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 24
Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. "Beauty." Free admission, pre-concert refreshments. At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 30
The Haunted Park 5:00 p.m. This month we will have haunted trails and a trunk of treat. We will have a Medium as well as a carved pumpkin contest (Bring your own previously carved pumpkin to display). We hope to have cider and donuts from The Red Apple Farm and we want everyone to have a spookily good time. If you would like to decorate your vehicle for the trunk or treat and give out candy or volunteer to act as a haunted person please contact Tiffany at 978-413-4408. Sponsored by and held at Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 31
Trick or Treat 5:00-7:00 p.m. Halloween Trick or Treat time for Winchendon children.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6
Festive Photo Day 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Join us for some amazing backgrounds for your holiday photos! Great for Christmas cards and gifts of all kinds. We will have some gorgeous spaces decorated and ready for you to take your own amazing photos! Well trained, leashed dogs will be allowed by appointment with their families (as we don’t want too many dogs here at once so they can have their space). Staff will be onsite to assist you, if needed. Hosted by the Winchendon History and Cultural Center, 151 Front Street. Free; $20 donation suggested.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 13
The Giving Event 5:00 p.m. The holiday season is upon us and what better way to embrace it than to give to those in need. Please bring something to put under our giving tree as a donation for the CAC. We will have a fire going with food available as well. We will be offering a "Turkey Hunt" with a great prize for the winner. Sponsored by and held at Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 14
Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. Veterans Tribute - "America!" Free admission, pre-concert refreshments. At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20
Bottle and Can Drive 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Sponsored by Murdock High School. Any returnable bottle and can is welcome. What do we do with them? The funds collected go to various student groups. The metal tabs are collected and donated to Shriners' Hospitals. Coca-Cola codes are collected and entered to benefit Murdock Middle School. Then the plastic caps are donated to a project that recycles them into plastic benches and playground equipment. At 273 Central Street, in CAC parking lot. Weather permitting.
Operation Winchendon Cares: A Touch of Home for the Holidays 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Send a little love for the holidays to our men and women, from Winchendon, who are stationed around the world. Come help put together packages to send to enlisted Winchendon residents. At the Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 4
Holiday Table Settings 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Display of elaborate and vintage holiday place settings. At the First Congregational Church of Old Centre, hosted by the Winchendon History and Cultural Center. Free.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 11
Holiday in the Park 2:00 p.m. Join us to celebrate Holiday in the Park. We would like to offer a sleigh ride and cookie decorating. Santa will also be present and we will have some one teaching people how to play the game of Dreidel. There will be hot cocoa served as well. Sponsored by and held at Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive.
ONGOING
Regular ongoing activities will be added as they resume.
MONDAYS
Old Murdock Senior Center 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. A representative from Integrity Medicare Advisors will be at the Center to answer your insurance questions. Please call the Center at 978-297-3155 to make an appointment. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon.
Old Murdock Senior Center 9:30 a.m. Chair Exercise/Yoga. Please call the Center at 978-297-3155 with any questions. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon.
Old Murdock Senior Center 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Yoga with Sue. Indoors/Outdoors as weather permits. $3 per class. Please call the Center at 978-297-3155 with any questions. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon.
AA Meeting 7:45 p.m. Open meeting, all are welcome. UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
WEDNESDAYS
Old Murdock Senior Center 9:30 a.m. Chair Exercise/Yoga. Please call the Center at 978-297-3155 with any questions. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon.
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.
Old Murdock Senior Center 12:30-2:30 p.m. BINGO! $1.00 cover charge. Please bring your own snack and drink. 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. NOTE: THIS SESSION IS FULL. If you're interested, contact the library and let them know! For more information about this and other programs by call 978-297-0300 or visit www.bealslibrary.org. 50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon.
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.
Growing Places Mobile Produce Market 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at Not Just Produced. Use your SNAP benefits to buy fresh produce and get double value with the HIP program! Cash also accepted for purchases. 290 Central St., Winchendon.
Old Murdock Senior Center 12:15 p.m. Card games. Do you play cribbage? Spades? Bridge? Canasta? Pinochle? Pitch? Perhaps you know how but do not have someone to "play with." We are looking for more card players to join us on Thursday afternoon just after lunch in the dining room. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Family Meet Up 4:00-5:00 p.m. Bring the kids for fun activities and games, meet other families, enjoy Winchendon's new park! Games and craft supplies supplied by HEAL Winchendon, snacks provided by the Winchendon CAC. Sign up on this form (Google form) to make sure there are enough snacks/supplies. At the Winchendon Community Park Soccer Field, Ingleside Dr. off Maple St., Winchendon.
Winchendon Farmers' Market 4:00-7:00 p.m. Crafts, fresh farm produce, baked goods. SNAP and HIP accepted. At Veterans' Park, corner of Pleasant and Front Streets. Weather permitting.
FRIDAYS
Old Murdock Senior Center 10:00 a.m. Senior Walking Group. Wear your comfy strolling shoes and take a walk with us! Please call the Center at 978-297-3155 with any questions. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon.
SATURDAYS
Winchendon Farmers' Market 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Crafts, fresh farm produce, baked goods. SNAP and HIP accepted. At Veterans Park, corner of Pleasant and Front Streets. Weather permitting.