Community Happenings newsletter - July-August, 2023

Happy Summer Vacation!

Summer is finally here!

Central Office will maintain the following Summer hours through late August:
Monday: 8:30am-3:30pm
Tuesday: 8:30am-3:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am-3:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am-3:30pm
Friday: Closed

We wish all our Winchendon families a happy, safe and restful Summer break!

School Supply Drive Until August 21

GFA Federal Credit Union and the Winchendon CAC are sponsoring a School Supply Drive. Please bring any items you wish to donate to the Winchendon CAC, 5 Summer Drive, by August 21. A list of needed items is attached below. Backpacks are being donated and filled by GFA Federal Credit Union. A list of needed supplies is below.

Free Community College Info Sessions to be held at Mount Wachusett Community College

GARDNER, MA - July 28, 2023 - MassReconnect, the proposed free community college program for adults 25 and older who do not already have a degree, is included in the fiscal 2024 budget that is currently awaiting approval on Beacon Hill. Community colleges across the state are preparing to assist the estimated 1.8 million Massachusetts residents who would be eligible to attend courses this fall under the program.

Mount Wachusett Community College is holding two information sessions focused on MassReconnect in August. On August 9 at 6:00 pm interested parties will be able to attend a virtual information session and on August 15 at 4:00 pm in person at MWCC's Gardner campus.

To learn more and register for an information session, interested parties should visit mwcc.edu/massreconnect or call 978-630-9447.