Clyde's Corner
It's Happening Around the Winch!
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...
FRIDAY JANUARY 5
Singo Bingo 9:30 p.m. No cost to play & chances to win drink tokens or gift cards! Come join the fun & bring some friends! Cash bar available! At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd., 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.
Classic Movie Matinee at the Beals 3:00 p.m. Free to all. Showing: Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948). Two down-on-their-luck Americans searching for work in 1920s Mexico convince an old prospector to help them mine for gold in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston. For more details contact the library at 978-297-0300 or visit https://bealslibrary.org. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., 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 American Chop Suey with salad by Beverly & Christine. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
Movie Night at the Beals 6:00 p.m. Free to all. BYOP (Bring Your Own Popcorn). Tonight's show: Oppenheimer (2023). The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. 978-297-0300. https://bealslibrary.org.
FRIDAY JANUARY 19
Killer Pool Tournament 7:00 p.m. Killer pool is an easy and fun tournament. This is not a league but open to anyone who wants to play. $3 per person to join and winner takes home the prize money! Cash bar available. At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd., Winchendon.
Singo Bingo 8:00-9:30 p.m. No cost to play & chances to win drink tokens or gift cards! Come join the fun & bring some friends! Cash bar available! At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd., 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.
The Willies 7:00-10:00 p.m. Back by popular demand this 5 piece band plays music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and more! They will have you on the dance floor all night long. $5 per person cover. Cash bar available. Open to the public! At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd., Winchendon.
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.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 11
Crafternoon - Paint Pour 2:00 p.m. Paint pour class with The Painted Goat. We are excited to offer this newer type of painting to everyone. Tickets are $35 and include all supplies. We must have a minimum of 15 attendees to hold this class. Class will be held on the 2nd floor of Winchendon Town Hall, 109 Front St. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation.
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.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16
Killer Pool Tournament 7:00 p.m. Killer pool is an easy and fun tournament. This is not a league but open to anyone who wants to play. $3 per person to join and winner takes home the prize money! Cash bar available. At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd., 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.