The Winchendon Courier - Local Happenings

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 December 25 - December 29, 2023:

Monday, 12/25: Holiday - Merry Christmas!
Tuesday 12/26: Ravioli with marinara sauce, vegetable blend, multigrain bread, pineapple.
Wednesday 12/27: Turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, honey carrots, low sodium bread, apple.
Thursday 12/28: Breaded chicken, butternut squash, green beans, whole wheat bread, cookie or Grahams.
Friday 12/29: Egg bake, baked beans, vegetable blend, Snack'n'Loaf or oatbread, yogurt or juice.

The Winchendon Senior Center vans are available to Winchendon residents 55 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.

June 2023 Senior Center Newsletter (PDF)

Some other on-going activities are:

Card games after lunch in the dining room
Bingo on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
SHINE representatives available to answer health insurance questions, Mondays 9:00-12:00 or Tuesdays 10:00-1:00.
Pickleball, Wii games, billiards, jigsaw puzzles and other activities
Fitness room with workout equipment
Assistance with applications for fuel/heating assistance, SNAP, and other resources
Food pantry and clothes closet

Winchendon Parks & Recreation Hosting "80's Mall Murder Mystery Dinner"

It's 1985, and real estate developer and "entrepreneur" Whit Wiley has just cut the ribbon opening the newest marvel in his shopping mall empire: the Wiley Waterside Galleria Mall in Malibu. Whit was to top the Forbes list of most rich and powerful men of 1985 - until he washed up in the mall fountain, strangled by his skinny tie.

Who could be responsible for the murder of this influential businessman? Was it his first wife Willhemina Wiley, seeking revenge for Whit Wiley's many extramarital affairs? Was it local super shopper Connie Sumer, angry over the Galleria’s inflated scrunchie prices? Or was it fashion designer Cal Von Cline, who objected to Wiley's appallingly gaudy bad taste?

Time to whip out that credit card and tease that hair as big as it can go - we’re shopping for a murderer in 80's Mall Murder Madness!

Tickets are limited to this event of the month. Please only by a participant ticket if you want to hold a role in the evening's activities. Tickets include admission and a buffet dinner by the Twisted Pickle. Drinks are available at the cash bar. See you all at the mall.

Saturday, January 27, 6:00 p.m., at 5 Summer Dr., Winchendon. Buy tickets at https://eventeny.com/events/80smurdermysterydinner-8924/

Youth Changemakers Forming Winchendon Youth Council

Calling all TEENS IN WINCHENDON!!

What do you think about living in Winchendon? Do you wish there were more fun, teen-specific activities for us? Do you think there should be more youth voices involved throughout the town?

The Youth Changemakers of HEAL Winchendon are working towards creating a youth council to ensure our ideas and voices are heard by the town! To do this, we need your help in letting us know what issues are important to you and your perspective on being a youth in Winchendon!

Fill out this super quick survey to tell us what you want to see in town and what is most important to you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6nahuACh0D2hItjkQewpU6aevHP1yjs8Gi1ztR4l3pW6ZXQ/viewform

HEAL Winchendon Offering Financial Coaching Workshops

HEAL Winchendon, in conjunction with the Winchendon CAC, is offering a free financial coaching program to any residents who are interested. The program runs for eight weeks with a flexible schedule and is available in both English and Spanish. Coaching will be scheduled at the Winchendon CAC, 5 Summer Dr. To enroll, fill out the form at HEAL Financial Coaching Sign-Up (Google form) or call 978-621-4524.

Winchendon Skillshare

Do you have a skill?
Would You Be Willing to Teach Your Skills to Youth?
Sign up to Lead a Skillshare!

Winchendon Skillshare is a multi-generational program for local residents, parents, teachers, businesses and organizations to share their skills and knowledge with youth in town. Thanks to the Winchendon Cultural Council, we now have funding to compensate Skillshare teachers for your time. For more information, contact 978-297-1667, winchendon-cac.org

To sign up to teach, go to this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxNOiXWVQK1o30kiKaYYLlx24AAL6YEvdMZQQoIW88WDAX0g/viewform

Clyde's Corner

It's Happening Around the Winch!

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 Service at The Chapel Downtown
5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
At The Chapel Downtown, 286 Central St., Winchendon.

Christmas Eve Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
4:00 p.m. Children's pageant and Carols
5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass
At Immaculate Heart of Mary, 52 Spruce St., Winchendon.

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. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 31

New Year's Eve Party at the American Legion 6:00 p.m. to 2024! Join us in celebrating New Year's Eve with friends, dinner, 50/20 raffle, DJ and more. $25 includes dinner (Prime rib or baked stuffed chicken) and party afterwards with champaign toast. Only 50 dinner tickets available! $10 for party only, starting at 7:00 p.m. with champaign toast. Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets on sale at the Members Lounge. At Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St.

AND COMING UP IN 2024...

THURSDAY JANUARY 4

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

SATURDAY JANUARY 6

Psychic & Mediumship Fair 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. With Medium Bonnie Page & friends. Join Bonnie and her talented readers for a fun-filled day of heartfelt messages and guidance. Mediumship, psychic, Tarot, Oracle, runes or Akashic record, $30 for 20 minutes. Also featuring our "What's in Store for 2024", a yearly forecast you can take home with you, $60 for 30 minutes. At Mystical Magical Marketplace, 48 Central St., Winchendon.

Winchendon Farmers Market Winter Market 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. You'll find your favorite market vendors in one place for winter shopping. At the Ispwich Drive Community Room. Signs will be posted. We hope to see you there! At Winchendon Housing Authority, 108 Ipswich Dr., Winchendon.

Open Casting Call for Wyndonshire Renaissance Faire 10:30-11:30 a.m. Come "audition" to play a Viking, a Pirate, a Fairy, a Mermaid, a Woodland Troll, an Elf, or any other renaissance faire character, be a musician or take other roles in the Wyndonshire Renaissance Faire April 27-28 in the Winchendon Community Park. Casting call at Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. For more info, contact Dawn Higgins, laubehigg@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10

Open Casting Call for Wyndonshire Renaissance Faire 6:30-7:45 p.m. Come "audition" to play a Viking, a Pirate, a Fairy, a Mermaid, a Woodland Troll, an Elf, or any other renaissance faire character, be a musician or take other roles in the Wyndonshire Renaissance Faire April 27-28 in the Winchendon Community Park. Casting call at Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. For more info, contact Dawn Higgins, laubehigg@gmail.com.

THURSDAY JANUARY 11

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 Sloppy Joes. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.

SATURDAY JANUARY 13

Crafternoon: Stained Glass Nightlights 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Learn the basics of stained glass crafting as you make a stained glass nightlight. $25 per person. Buy tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stained-glass-nightlight-crafternoon-tickets-696135198117. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation. At Toy Town Stained Glass, 36 Monomonac Road West, Winchendon.

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.

THURSDAY JANUARY 18

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

THURSDAY JANUARY 25

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 Lasagna. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.

SATURDAY JANUARY 27

80's Mall Murder Mystery Dinner 6:00 p.m. Time to whip out that credit card and tease that hair as big as it can go - we're shopping for a murderer in 80's Mall Murder Madness! Tickets are limited to this event of the month. Please only buy a participant ticket if you want to hold a role in the evening's activities. Tickets include admission and a buffet dinner by the Twisted Pickle. Drinks are available at the cash bar. See you all at the mall. Tickets at https://eventeny.com/events/80smurdermysterydinner-8924/. Event will be at 5 Summer Dr., Winchendon. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation Commission.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1

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

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3

Winchendon Farmers Market Winter Market 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. You'll find your favorite market vendors in one place for winter shopping. At the Ispwich Drive Community Room. Signs will be posted. We hope to see you there! At Winchendon Housing Authority, 108 Ipswich Dr., Winchendon.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 8

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 Meatloaf dinner. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 10

Winchendon Cares: "Heart of Gold" Drive 9:00-10:30 a.m. Filling packages for our military service persons deployed overseas. Drop off your donations and stay and see what we are all about. At Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St.

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.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 15

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

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 22

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 TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 29

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 TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.

SATURDAY MARCH 2

Winchendon Farmers Market Winter Market 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. You'll find your favorite market vendors in one place for winter shopping. At the Ispwich Drive Community Room. Signs will be posted. We hope to see you there! At Winchendon Housing Authority, 108 Ipswich Dr., Winchendon.

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

SATURDAY MARCH 9

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.

THURSDAY MARCH 14

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 TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.

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

THURSDAY MARCH 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 TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY APRIL 27-28, 2024

Wyndonshire Renaissance Faire 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.

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 5:00-9:00 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.

Sunshine Café 10:00 a.m.- 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 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 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.

Town Committee Monthly Meetings by Week

Agendas, minutes and meeting recordings available on the Town website at Agendas, Minutes & Past Meetings, as well as on the pages for each Board or Committee.

Boards may cancel or change times for meetings, or add extra meetings, based on specific business at hand. Check the Town Meetings Calendar tab at https://www.townofwinchendon.com/

week	MON	TUE	WED	THUR
1st	Board of Health 7:00pm	Planning Board 6:00pm		School Committee 6:00pm
2nd	Board of Selectmen 6:30pm	Finance Committee 7:00pm	Agricultural Commission 7:00pm	Conservation Commission 6:00pm
3rd		Planning Board 6:00pm	Winchendon Redevelopment Authority 5:00pm Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00pm	School Committee 6:00pm
4th	Board of Selectmen 6:30pm

Recordings of town meetings may be viewed on the new "Winchendon TV" website. Most meeting videos are posted within a day or two of the meeting.
https://winchendon.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/?site=1%C2%A0%C2%A0

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