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Week of June 30 to July 7, 2022

Lunch is served at the Old Murdock Senior Center, 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.

Menu for week of July 4-July 8, 2022:

Menu was not available by press time.

The Winchendon Senior Center vans are available to Winchendon residents 60 years old and older, for local transportation to shopping, social events, medical appointments, and similar activities, with priority given to medical appointments. The van is available for longer distance medical runs to Worcester and surrounding towns. Please call the Senior Center at least 24 hours in advance to reserve the van.

The Senior Center is open Monday – Thursday, 8:30am to 2:30pm, and Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm.

Stop in for a coffee and goodies continental breakfast Monday – Friday from 9:00am to 10:30am.

June 2022 Senior Center Newsletter (PDF)

Some other on-going activities are:

Chair Yoga on Monday mornings 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Bingo on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
Food Pantry is open Monday – Thursday

Appreciative Living Learning Circles Program at the Winchendon CAC

Do you want to feel happier and more alive in your life and relationships? If you're going through some major changes or challenges and need some guidance getting through them, then join certified life coach, Paul Hackett, at the Winchendon CAC for an Appreciative Living Learning Circle experience.

On Wednesday, June 29, at 6:00 p.m., take part in a four-week program designed to help you overcome extreme challenges, navigate major life transitions, rebuild relationships, and more. The first week focuses on building an appreciative mindset. Participants will learn what an appreciative mindset is, why it matters, and how to develop it.

The second week, Wednesday, July 6, will focus on getting unstuck. Discover how to move past limiting thoughts and fears holding you back in order to see new possibilities.

The third week, Wednesday, July 13, centers on creating your ideal day. Learn how to simplify and get clear about what you want, and then how to help make it happen.

The final week of the program, Wednesday, July 20, is all about transforming your relationships. Learn a powerful process to positively shift your relationship experience.

This event is free and open to anyone 18 and older. Supplies will be provided and participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the fourth week. Registration is required.

The Winchendon CAC is located at 273 Central Street. To register or for more information, call 978-297-1667, email winchendoncac@gmail.com or stop by the Winchendon CAC during open hours. www.facebook.com/winchendoncac.

Winchendon Winds Concert Band 2022 Schedule

"Happy 4th!"
At Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon
126 Central St.
Winchendon, MA 01475

Conductor: James Chesebrough.
Assistant Conductor: Rick Anderson.

All concerts are free of charge.

Winchendon Winds, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is funded in part by the Ashburnham Cultural Council, Athol Cultural Council, Gardner Cultural Council, Phillipston Cultural Council, Royalston Cultural Council, Templeton Cultural Council, Winchendon Cultural Council, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, The Robinson Broadhurst Foundation and the David Greenewalt Charitable Trust.

Dive into the Beals Memorial Library's Summer Reading Club

The Beals Memorial Library in Winchendon invites the whole community to set sail for some good books this summer by joining their Summer Reading Club! This year's theme is "Oceans of Possibilities." The library will have fun programs, activities, stories, and more for the whole family to enjoy. Register now to participate!

From June 27 to August 6, the Beals will be celebrating and promoting literacy with their Summer Reading Club, open to participants of all ages. Children who sign up can read and record up to 9 hours this summer and for every 90 minutes of reading, they'll get to spin the wheel to win some fabulous prizes! Teens and adults can join in on the fun, too! Read, record, and rate up to 10 books this summer. For every book you log, get one entry for a chance to win a prize of your choice from a selection of amazing prizes! Teen and adult participants who read 10 books will receive a special browsing bag to fill with a bag of books from the library's book sale.

Splash into the library's summer programs by joining them on Wednesday, June 29, at 2:00 p.m. on the library lawn for the Beals Beach Bash! There will be music, crafts, lawn games, and more! Be sure to wear a swimsuit and bring a beach towel for some water fun.

Registration for the Summer Reading Club is open now and can be done in person or online at bealslibrary.beanstack.org/reader365.

The Summer Reading Club's programs and events are sponsored by the Friends of the Beals Memorial Library and the Winchendon Cultural Council. Some of the prizes this summer were generously provided by Subway of Winchendon, Lickity Splitz, Brooks Auto Services, Toy Town Barber, and the Glen Caffé.

The Beals Memorial Library is located at 50 Pleasant Street in Winchendon. For more information, call the library at 978-297-0300 or visit their website at www.bealslibrary.org/summerreadingclub22.

Manuel King promotes summer reading club

Winchendon Library Director Manuel King and library mascot Hardcover are excited to set sail for summer reading, starting June 27!
Photo courtesy of Beals Memorial Library

July 2022 Events at Otter River State Forest and Lake Dennison Recreational Area

Public programs at Otter River State Forest and Lake Dennison Recreational Area begin on 5/20/22 and run through Labor Day. All programs are free and open to the public, a parking fee may apply. Bring water, wear sunscreen/bug spray, and dress for the outdoors. Sturdy footwear is strongly recommended for hiking programs. An adult must accompany all children. Inclement weather cancels hiking programs. For more information call (978) 939-8962 or visit: www.mass.gov/locations/lake-dennison-recreation-area or www.mass.gov/locations/otter-river-state-forest

There will be no programs from June 5 through June 11.

Otter River State Forest is located at 86 Winchendon Rd, Baldwinville, MA 01436. Lake Dennison Recreational Area is located at 219 Baldwinville State Road, Winchendon, MA 01436.

DAYS OF YORE SHORE TOUR
Sundays 1 pm to 2:15 pm, Mondays 2 pm to 3:15 pm, Thursdays 3 pm to 4:15 pm
Walk along the shore of Lake Dennison with the Park Interpreter. We'll explore the changes to the landscape while we discover old cellar holes and talk about the history of the area. Meet at the Lake Dennison beach by the lifeguard towers. Appropriate for ages 8 and above. About one mile over moderate terrain.

MOBILE NATURE CENTER
Thursdays 1 pm to 2:30 pm
We bring the nature center to you! Check out pelts, skulls, and other items related to the animals that live in the park. Stay for five minutes or an hour! Bring your questions.
Meet by the Lake Dennison lifeguard towers. Appropriate for all ages.

MUCKING ABOUT
Friday, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (Lake Dennison)
Saturday 1:30 pm to 3 pm (Otter River)
Take a peek under the surface of the water! Explore the bugs, tadpoles, newts and other creatures that live here. We'll use nets and buckets to catch (and then release!) some cool critters. Stay for five minutes or the whole time. Recommended for ages 6 and above. Otter River; Meet at the Nature Center. Lake Dennison; Meet by the Lifeguard towers.

NATURE CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Saturday 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, Sunday 9:30 am to 11 am
Stop by the Nature Center to find out more about Otter River State Forest and the plants, animals, and birds that live here. Check out our wildlife display and learn a little (or a lot) about our local history. Games, books, and activities are available for the kids. Stay for five minutes or an hour! Meet at the Otter River Nature Center. Appropriate for all ages.

SUPER SENSES HIKE
Mondays, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Animals must use all their senses every day to find food and survive. Come and find out about some of the super senses of the animals that live in the area and use your own senses to explore the world around you. Meet at the Otter River Nature Center. Appropriate for ages 6 and above. Easy terrain, milage will vary week to week.

WELCOME CAMPFIRE
Friday, 7 pm to 8 pm (Lake Dennison)
Saturday 7 pm to 8 pm (Otter River)
Join us at the Nature Center for a welcome campfire. Meet some of your fellow campers as we tell stories and sing songs. We provide the fire, bring your s'mores supplies! Otter River--Meet by the pavilion. Lake Dennison--Meet by the field at the north side of the campground.

Clyde's Corner

It's Happening Around the Winch!

FRIDAY JULY 1

Crochet & Knitting Circle 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Come learn how to crochet or knit! Beginners to experts are welcome. Patterns and basic instruction (if needed) will be provided. Please provide your own needles & yarn. Limited space, Sign Up Today! For more information, contact the library at 978-297-0300 or visit bealslibrary.org. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

SUNDAY JULY 3

Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. "Happy 4th!" At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St. Celebrate Independence Day with Win Winds as we close out our season with an all-American program. Refreshments sold on the lawn before and during concert. Free admission.

TUESDAY JULY 5

Oceans of Possibility Storywalk 10:00 a.m. Follow the path from one poster board to the next, enjoying and interacting with each story. The first story of the month will be There Was an Old Mermaid that Swallowed a Shark! by Lucille Colandro, a wild and wacky sea-tastic take on There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. Each child who participates will receive a book while supplies last! At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. 978-297-0300

THURSDAY JULY 7

Beals Book Club 3:30 p.m. Beals Book Club is a discussion group that allows avid readers to discuss the themes, plots, and characters of selected books. Come participate in the stimulating exchange of ideas, observations, and reactions to the current selections. The library provides the books each month. For more information, contact the library at 978-297-0300 or visit bealslibrary.org. At Beals Memorial Library Trustee's Room, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

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 TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.

FRIDAY JULY 8

Summer Concert 6:00-8:00 p.m. "Neon Alley" will play. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Department. At the G.A.R. Park gazebo, Murdock Ave. and Grove St., Winchendon. Free to the public, bring a lawn chair or blanket.

WEDNESDAY JULY 13

The Gloucester Hornpipe & Clog Society's Sea Chanteys, Forebitters and Work Tunes 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of music featuring original songs of New England maritime history, tall tales of pirates and shipwrecks, and more! These songs will float your boat from dockside to dogwatch for a traditional seaside family day. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. This event is sponsored by the Winchendon Cultural Council.

THURSDAY JULY 14

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Dinner will be served in the Parish Hall. This week's menu will be jumbo hot dogs, coleslaw, bean salad and dessert. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street. (NO drive-through service; take-out service will begin after all seated diners are served.)

FRIDAY JULY 15

Lil Scientists with Melissa the Mad Scientist 2:00 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to try experiments hands-on, watch others and learn interesting things about the world of science. For Kids ages 3 to 5. Limited Space Available, Register Today! Contact the library at 978-297-0300 or visit bealslibrary.org. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.Sponsored by the Friends of the Beals Memorial Library

Summer Concert 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cailte Kelly will play. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Department. At the G.A.R. Park gazebo, Murdock Ave. and Grove St., Winchendon. Free to the public, bring a lawn chair or blanket.

SATURDAY JULY 16

Annual Festival & Chicken Barbeque 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Benefiting St. Martin's Church in Otter River. The event will feature a major prize raffle, Chinese auctions, handcraft booth, baked goods, theme baskets, games of chance and skill for all ages, free craft activities for children, and music throughout the day. A chicken barbecue dinner will be served from noon to 1 pm, and hot dogs and other refreshments will be available all day. Tickets for the chicken dinner, at $12 each, may be reserved by leaving a message at the rectory, (978) 939-5588. Reservations are suggested, as a limited number of tickets will be available at the festival. At the Otter River Sportsman's Club, 250 Lord Rd., Baldwinville, MA.

WEDNESDAY JULY 20

Whalemobile 2:00-4:00 p.m. Adventure inside Nile—the life-sized inflatable humpback whale, learn about how whales and humans are similar and different, and have a chance to touch baleen, teeth and bones. Limited Space Available, Register Today! Time slots are as followed and first come first served: 2:00-2:30, 2:30-3:00, 3:00-3:30, 3:30-4:00. Contact the library at 978-297-0300 or visit bealslibrary.org. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. This event is sponsored by the Winchendon Cultural Council

THURSDAY JULY 21

FRIDAY JULY 22

Summer Concert 6:00-8:00 p.m. Battle of the Bands winner Faceless Hobos will play. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Department. At the G.A.R. Park gazebo, Murdock Ave. and Grove St., Winchendon. Free to the public, bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Sea Creature Craft 1:00 p.m. Decorate a sea creature plaque that can hangout on your fridge or hang in your room Limited Space Available, Register Today! Contact the library at 978-297-0300 or visit bealslibrary.org. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

SATURDAY JULY 23

Covered Bridge Ride and Rifle Raffle 9:00 a.m. Sponsored by Fire & Iron Station 857. Registration for ride starts at 9:00 a.m., kickstands up at 11:00 a.m. $15 per rider and $10 per passenger. 50/50 raffle. As part of the event, Station 857 is raffling a Henry Rifle. Tickets are $10 each, valid FID card required to claim prize. All proceeds to benefit Winchendon Veterans Housing Project. At Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St.

AND COMING UP...

THURSDAY JULY 28

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Dinner will be served in the Parish Hall. This week's menu will be chili, corn bread and sides. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street. (NO drive-through service; take-out service will begin after all seated diners are served.)

On the Same Page Bookclub 6:30-7:30 p.m. This month's book is TBA. Copies available at the library circulation desk. For more information, email mjvelasco@winchendon.org or hartcamille5@gmail.com. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

FRIDAY JULY 29

Summer Concert 6:00-8:00 p.m. "Plead the 5th" will play. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Department. At the G.A.R. Park gazebo, Murdock Ave. and Grove St., Winchendon. Free to the public, bring a lawn chair or blanket.

THURSDAY AUGUST 11

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Dinner will be served in the Parish Hall. This week's menu will be summer salad trio and fresh bread. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street. (NO drive-through service; take-out service will begin after all seated diners are served.)

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24

Senator Jo Comerford Visits Beals Memorial Library 6:00-7:00 p.m. As part of her district-wide Library Tour, State Senator Jo Comerford, now representing Winchendon, will visit the Beals Memorial Library to meet with constituents and talk about pressing issues affecting the community. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10

Casino Royale 7:00 p.m. Come join us for a night of gambling, silent auction and great conversation to help raise funds for the WHCC! Blackjack, Roulette, Money Wheel and a 50/50 raffle are some of the games you can play all in the backdrop of the gorgeous Murdock Whitney Mansion! At the Winchendon History and Cultural Center, 151 Front St.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 22

2022 Fall Fest 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Downtown, exact locations dependent on Contral Street Reconstruction Project. See 6th Annual Winchendon Fall Festival on the town website for updates and information.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 10

2022 Holiday House Tour 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Come enjoy the multiple well decorated homes around town. Start at the Murdock Whitney, and make a day of touring these beautiful buildings! Sponsored by and beginning at the Winchendon History and Cultural Center, 151 Front St.

ONGOING

MONDAYS

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

WEDNESDAYS

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.

Meet-Up With the Kiwanis 6:30 p.m. 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAYS EACH MONTH. All are welcome! Come join in community projects, make new friends, make your community better, have some fun! Younger folks welcome. For more information, call Cailte Kelly, 978-413-9930. Hosted by Kiwanis of Winchendon MA. At the Clark Memorial YMCA Community Room (in new gymnastics building down by the bike path), 155 Central St., Winchendon.

THURSDAYS

Preschool Playgroup 2:00-3:00 p.m. For families with children up to age 8. Join us for an afternoon of free play, a craft, story time, and music & movement. Masks required for anyone over 2 years old. Presented in collaboration with the Winchendon CFCE. For more information call the library at 978-297-0300 or email CFCE Coordinator Kristin Moran at kmoran@winchendonk12.org. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

UPDATED: Youth and Family Changemakers Afterschool Program 2:45-4:30 p.m. A free program for kids and families grades K-5. Weekly games, crafts, teambuilding and community service projects. Parent/Caregiver & volunteers welcome. Registration required. Contact 978-616-7065 or admin@healwinchendon.org. Snacks and materials provided. At Toy Town Elementary School, 175 Grove St., Winchendon. Organized by HEAL Winchendon.

Yoga with Paula Lashua-Brisbois 4:30-5:30 p.m. $7.00-$10.00 per class (sliding scale). All skill levels welcomed! Mats and Blocks are available, if needed. These classes are open for Adults and Teens. Call 978-297-0300 for more information. At Beals Memorial Library auditorium, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

Porch Nights at the WHCC 5:30 p.m. Come join us every Thursday for some great conversation and exploration of our museum. Bring some snacks, and pull up a rocker and enjoy! At the Winchendon History and Cultural Center, 151 Front St.

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.

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.

Town Committee Monthly Meetings by Week

Most Board and Committee meetings are being held online via Zoom. See each Board or Committee's meeting agenda for details about meeting locations and instructions for joining a Zoom meeting by computer or telephone. Masks are mandatory for all in-person meetings.

Agendas, minutes and meeting recordings are now available on the Town website: Agendas, Minutes & Past Meetings

week	MON	TUE	WED	THUR
1st	Toy Town Community Partnership 5:00pm Board of Health 7:00pm	Planning Board 6:30pm *	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 6:30pm *	Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00pm	School Committee 6:00pm
4th	Board of Selectmen 6:30pm

* Planning Board often begins with public hearings, check their webpage.

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

Agendas, minutes and meeting recordings are now available on the Town website: Agendas, Minutes & Past Meetings

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 Taylor Tower at 978-297-0085, or email her at ttower@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.

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Employment

Lifeguards Wanted!

The Clark Memorial YMCA, 155 Central St., Winchendon, is now hiring lifeguards for numerous shifts. Contact Julie at j.whittemore@clarkymca.org for more info. APPLY HERE: www.theclarkymca.org/about-us/employment-opportunities

TOWN OF WINCHENDON
PARAMEDIC / FIREFIGHTER
FULL-TIME and PART TIME POSITIONS
The Fire Chief is seeking applications to fill one (1) Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic position along with numerous part time firefighter/paramedic positions. Qualified candidates should mail or hand deliver a letter of intent along with a resume to the Fire Chief no later than Wednesday, June 29th at noon. These positions will remain open until filled. Complete job descriptions are available at the fire station which is at 405 Central Street, Winchendon.

Job Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications outlined in the job description, the candidates must;
Have a minimum; high school diploma or equivalent; two years of firefighting experience or Firefighter I/II training preferred; Massachusetts EMT-P certification or in progress with completion within twelve months; current CPR certification; active Massachusetts Class D driver’s license or higher.
Candidates must possess very good communication skills (both oral and written), computer knowledge, present a positive public image, have a good mechanical aptitude, relate well to children and senior citizens, work well with other employees while following department rules and guidelines.

Full-time pay and benefits will be as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of Winchendon and the International Association of Firefighters Local 4542. Part-time Firefighter/Paramedics will start at the current rate of $25.50 per hour.

** The Town of Winchendon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer **

Information Technology Department Hiring Two IT Interns

DEPARTMENT: Information Technology, (IT)
JOB CLASSIFICATION: IT Interns (2) – Temporary, Non-benefited position
HOURS: 19 Hours per week -flexible schedule
COMPENSATION: $15.00 hr.
The Town of Winchendon seeks to hire two (2) IT interns. The persons hired will assist the Winchendon IT, Planning and Building department personnel with scanning documents to create digital files. Tasks include preparing documents for scanning, the actual scanning of the documents, checking the quality of the scanned documents and compiling the electronic files on server. Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age and possess a high proficiency with all necessary computer skills. The temporary position(s) work under the supervision of the IT Director and run through June 30, 2022.
Please submit an expression of interest to: Don O’Neil, IT Director, 109 Front Street, Winchendon, MA 01475 or via email at: doneil@townofwinchendon.com. Positions are open until filled.

The Town of Winchendon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.