Clyde's Corner
It's Happening Around the Winch!
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24
Spirit of Christmas Toy Drive 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Donations couldn't be easier - drive through our front circle and drop off new toys, cash or gift cards into the hands of our waiting "elves." All donations are added to the Winchendon Fire Department's annual toy drive and go to local families in need. At UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25
Toy Town Trekkers Hiking Club 10:00 a.m. Hike off all that turkey and Pie you ate on Thursday with this family friendly hike at Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge! To carpool, meet at the Winchendon Community Park at 9:30 a.m. This is a family-friendly activity. Email Deb Kane at tkane220@gmail.com with questions.
Local Makers Hub Small Business Saturday Fair 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Join us to support "Buy Local" in Winchendon! Start your holiday shopping early with Winchendon makers, crafters, bakers and handcrafters. At the Local Makers Hub in the Winchendon Community Hub, 5 Summer Dr. If you are a local maker and would like to be a vendor, apply at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5RlJaAwrvMt0FgbowGFpDIzZcbR3JBLi47ooZqWxe9GicBw/viewform There is no charge to vend at this event.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Dinner will be served in the Parish Hall; take-out available after indoor diners are served. This week's menu is Loaded Mac'n'Cheese. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 1
Singo 8:00-9:30 p.m. Just like bingo but with music! No coat to play & chances to win prizes! Cash bar available! At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd, Winchendon.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 2
3rd Annual Festival of Lights
9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Crafts Fair and Bake Sale at Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon.
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. "Cookie Crawl" at participating locations. Cards can be picked up at the Old Murdock Senior Center on the day of the event.
3:00-5:00 p.m. "Winter Wonderland" - Meet our elf and enjoy them reading a book, receive the book for free. Come join in some "reindeer games!" Bring a decorated gingerbread house to enter into our contest for a prize! Many more activities, too. At Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Dr.
5:00-6:00 p.m. Tree Lighting. At G.A.R. Park, Murdock Ave. and Grove St., Winchendon. Bring an ornament that symbolizes your year. It can be store bought or homemade. All ornaments will be left on the tree for the season and can be picked up in March at the Recreation office. Any ornaments not picked up will be stored away for next year. Help us bring this town to life this holiday season!
View downtown Central Street with all the new decorations! Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission.
St Martin's Church Holiday Fair 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Stop by to purchase wonderful hand-crafted items, home-made baked goods and fresh wreaths and other decorations. Take a chance on our fabulous Theme Basket raffle featuring 40 baskets; quilt raffle; Chinese auction; 50/50 raffle and more. Plan to sit and enjoy lunch, or just rest with a cup of coffee and donut or pastry! American Legion Hall, 3 Central St., Baldwinville, MA. Continues on Sunday.
Holiday Table Settings 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Come see the beautifully decorated holiday tables. There will be 10 uniquely decorated holiday masterpieces! There will be a silent auction as well. Admission is FREE! First Congregational Church, Old Centre. Sponsored by the Winchendon History and Cultural Center.
Farmers Market Holiday Market 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Join us for our annual Holiday Market! You'll find your favorite market vendors in one place for holiday shopping. The Holiday Market will be held at the Ispwich Drive Community Room. Signs will be posted. We hope to see you there! At Winchendon Housing Authority, 108 Ipswich Dr., Winchendon.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 3
St Martin's Church Holiday Fair 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. American Legion Hall, 3 Central St., Baldwinville, MA. Continued from Saturday.
Crafternoon - Decoupage 2:00 p.m. Decoupage class with Michele Thorne. $30 per person. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation. At the Town Hall 2nd floor auditorium, 109 Front St., Winchendon.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 7
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:15 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Served in the Parish Hall. This week the menu is Chicken pot pie dinner by Sue Laythe. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
On The Same Page Book Club 6:30 p.m. Really looking forward to this month's read! In honor of Indigenous People’s Month we will be reading Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty. Copies are available at the library for pickup. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 8
Beginner Line Dancing with Marylee 7:00-8:30 p.m. This is an all genres music class. Open to anyone who wants to join in. No need to sign up in advance. $10 per person. Cash bar available. At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd, Winchendon.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 9
Spirit of Christmas & Holiday Bazaar 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Featuring our congregation's family Nativities, Attic Treasures, Chance Raffle Table, Basket Raffles, Christmas Venders, Crafts with Kid's & Bake Sale tables! Please come join us in the fun! At United Parish, 39 Front St., Winchendon. 978-297-0616.
Teen Night at the Hub 6:00-9:00 p.m. Free entry, free movie. Come hang out! $10 per person to bowl. Bring a friend and get 50% off! Proceeds go to youth-led projects in town. At the Winchendon Community Hub, 5 Summer Dr.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 10
Ahimsa Haven Holiday Open House 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Stop by and say Hello! Meet some of our fantastic felines available for adoption! Need a gift for someone? We will have Ahimsa Swag! Holiday Gift of Adult Canned Cat Food is greatly appreciated. Friskies- Fancy Feast Shreds, Gravy seem to be the most popular for our residents. At Ahimsa Haven Adoption Center, 273 Central St, Winchendon.
MONDAY DECEMBER 11
Fall Special Town Meeting 7:00 p.m. At the Murdock Middle High School Auditorium, 3 Memorial Dr.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 14
Spaghetti Supper 4:30-7:00 p.m. Includes spaghetti, homemade meatballs, sausage, salad. bread, and desserts. Open to anyone who wants to come.$10 per person. At the Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St.
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Dinner will be served in the Parish Hall; take-out available after indoor diners are served. This week's menu is a Hanukkah dinner with roast chicken and sweet kugel. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 15
Super Raffle 6:30 p.m. Only 200 Tickets to be sold! $25 per ticket. 1st Prize $1000, 2nd & 3rd prizes $500, 4th - 13th prizes $100! Club opens at 6:30pm to play “Chuck A Luck”! Singo bingo starts at 8pm. Super Raffle drawing @ 9pm! Cash bar available. At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd, Winchendon.
Killer Pool Tournament 7:00 p.m. Killer pool is an easy and fun game. No rules to really know. When you shoot the ball you try to make any pocket. If you make the shot you live to play. If not you get a strike. 3 strikes your out. $3 per person to play. Cash bar available. At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd, Winchendon.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 16
Holiday Bazaar and Cookie Sale 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Do some Christmas shopping with two floors of local crafters and vendors at UUCW's annual Holiday Bazaar and Cookie Sale! Cookie varieties and pre-order information on their website: https://uucw.ncmuuc.org/order-your-cookies-here/ At UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
Harrisville Brass Quintet 4:00 p.m. This fine ensemble (trumpets, French horn, trombone and tuba) will perform a cheerful variety of classical and holiday favorites. Family-friendly, free admission. Supported by a grant from from the Winchendon Cultural Council. At UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
Boston Jazz Voices A Cappella Concert 6:30 p.m. A concert of holiday music. At Beals Memorial Library auditorium, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. Sponsored in part by the Winchendon Cultural Council.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 17
Breakfast with Santa 8:00-11:30 a.m. Louie & crew will be serving their delicious breakfast! Santa will be there too! At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd, Winchendon.
Choir Cantata Performance & Children's Christmas Party 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Worship with us as we celebrate Jesus! At United Parish, 39 Front St., Winchendon, 978-297-0616.
Winchendon Music Festival 7:00 p.m. The Arcadia Players perform "Messe de minuit pour Noël (Midnight mass for Christmas)" by Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704). Free to the public. At Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 52 Spruce St., Winchendon.
TUESDAY DECEMBER 20
Winchendon Lions Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. All interested persons are welcome! At the Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St., downstairs hall.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 21
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:15 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Served in the Parish Hall. This week the menu is Parishioner's Potluck dinner. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 22
Beginner Line Dancing with Marylee 7:00-8:30 p.m. This is an all genres music class. Open to anyone who wants to join in. No need to sign up in advance. $10 per person. Cash bar available. At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd, Winchendon.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 24
Christmas Eve Services at United Parish
5:00 p.m. Children's Service
6:30 p.m. Living Nativity
10:00 p.m. Candlelight Service
At United Parish, 39 Front St, Winchendon, 978-297-0616.
Christmas Eve Service at Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon
7:00 p.m. Candlelight Service
Lay-led service with readings, song, pipe organ music, Yule logs, and congregational candle-lighting. Open to all.
At UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St, Winchendon.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 28
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Dinner will be served in the Parish Hall; take-out available after indoor diners are served. This week's menu is a Christmas dinner with beef bourguignon. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.
AND COMING UP IN 2024...
SATURDAY-SUNDAY APRIL 27-28, 2024
Wyndonshire Renaissance Fair all weekend. Hazza! We will be hosting the first Wyndonshire Renaissance Faire this year! Come see the tension between the Red Baron, The Green Queen, and the Blue King come to life in our beautiful town of Wyndonshire. Also, experience the magical and mystical adventures of fairies, mermaids, trolls and more. Visit the bazaar to pick up your medieval wares, smoked turkey legs and mead. There will be demonstrations, performances, music and more. There will be something for everyone at this Faire and we want everyone to enjoy. We encourage everyone to dress up and immerse themselves in this exciting experience. Tickets are $20 and kids 16 and under are free! or grab a weekend ticket for just $35 and attend both days. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation. At the Winchendon Community Park, 86 Ingleside Dr. More info at www.facebook.com/events/317984730678635
ONGOING
MONDAYS
Pickleball 9:30 a.m. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Monday Art 10:00 a.m. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Friends Book Sale 1:00-3:00 p.m. The Friends of the Library Book Sale is back! Browse a wide selection of used books, DVDs, puzzles, music and more that the whole family will love. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. We are also happy to share that we are now accepting DONATIONS! Item acceptance is at the discretion of the Friends. All items not accepted WILL be returned to the donor. Donations will ONLY be accepted during book sale hours. Donations should not be deposited in the Library's book drop-off box.
We will NOT accept the following:
* Textbooks of any kind
* Encyclopedias
* Dictionaries
* Any item that contains obsolete information (i.e. medical books)
* Any item in poor condition (scratched or damaged)
* VHS or Cassette Tapes
AA Meeting 7:45 p.m. Open meeting, all are welcome. UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
Pickleball 9:30 a.m. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Bingo! 12:30-2:30 p.m. $1.00 cover charge. Please bring your own snack and drink. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 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.
Sunshine Café 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come support youth programs and your community by enjoying fair trade coffee, herb tea, fresh pastries and treats at this 100% youth-run enterprise! More info at www.winchendon-cac.org/youth-cafe. At the Winchendon Works Community Hub, 5 Summer Dr.
THURSDAYS
Friends Book Sale 5:00-7:00 p.m. The Friends of the Library Book Sale is back! Browse a wide selection of used books, DVDs, puzzles, music and more that the whole family will love. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. We are also happy to share that we are now accepting DONATIONS! Item acceptance is at the discretion of the Friends. All items not accepted WILL be returned to the donor. Donations will ONLY be accepted during book sale hours. Donations should not be deposited in the Library's book drop-off box.
We will NOT accept the following:
* Textbooks of any kind
* Encyclopedias
* Dictionaries
* Any item that contains obsolete information (i.e. medical books)
* Any item in poor condition (scratched or damaged)
* VHS or Cassette Tapes
FRIDAYS
Pickleball 9:30 a.m. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Sunshine Café 3:00-5:00 p.m. Come support youth programs and your community by enjoying fair trade coffee, herb tea, fresh pastries and treats at this 100% youth-run enterprise! More info at www.winchendon-cac.org/youth-cafe. At the Winchendon Works Community Hub, 5 Summer Dr.
Community Bowling 5:00-9:00 p.m. $25/hour for up to 5 people, shoes included! All proceeds go to the Winchendon CAC and Youth Changemakers. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be available to purchase from the Sunshine Café. Register for a lane at https://calendly.com/wcac_appointment/bowling or in person at the CAC. At the Winchendon CAC (formerly Playaway Bowling), 5 Summer Dr.
SATURDAYS
Maker's Alley Indoor Winter Market 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Crafts, sewn and knitted items, baked goods, handmade jellies, jams and sauces, and much more! At the Winchendon Community Hub / Maker's Hub, 5 Summer Drive. BEGINNING DEC 9.