Clyde's Corner
It's Happening Around the Winch!
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.
SATURDAY JANUARY 20
Sensory Friendly Movie Matinee 10:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. For families that may have children with special needs to experience watching movies in a relaxed, safe and accepting environment. Dim lighting, lower volume sound, breaks. Singing, moving, and clapping okay! Showing: Paw Patrol: the Mighty Movie. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. For more info, visit the library, call 978-297-0300 or see www.bealslibrary.org.
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.
On the Same Page Book Club 6:30-7:30 p.m. Bringing the community together through culturally diverse stories. Our January read: Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa. "A sweeping and lyrical novel that follows a young Palestinian refugee as she slowly becomes radicalized while searching for a better life for her family throughout the Middle East." At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. Copies of the book available at the circulation desk. For any questions, contact mollyjvelasco@gmail.com.
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 Creamy Tomato Soup and Sandwiches by Sue Laythe. 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.- 1:00 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.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9
Annual Lions Club Superbowl Meat Raffle 7:00 p.m. Win gifts and food for your Superbowl parties. 20 rounds with three chances per round. Door prize, 50/50, scratch tickets, lobsters. At Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St.
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
Ahimsa Haven Valentines Open House 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Come and Meet our Fantastic Cats! Maybe you will meet your forever Valentine. We will have a food and litter donation drive. Favorite food is Gravy or Shreds. At 273 Central Street, Winchendon (right next to CVS).
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.
Autism-Friendly Swim at Clark YMCA 2:00-3:30 p.m. For individuals who are neurodivergent, on the autism spectrum, or have other special needs and their families. Sponsored by Beals Memorial Library. Space limited, registration required. Contact the library at 978-297-0300, or visit in person at 50 Pleasant St, Winchendon. The Clark YMCA is located at 155 Central St., Winchendon. For more info, see https://bealsmemoriallibrary.org/autism.
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 13
Thriller Book Club 6:30 p.m. First meeting! Will be second Tuesday of each month. If you love the thrills and chills of a good thriller, then join the Beals Thriller Book Club! Participants can share their favorites and enjoy some new ones with other fans of the genre! February's selection: Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson. Copies available at the library. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. For more info, visit the library, call 978-297-0300 or see www.bealslibrary.org.
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
Bingo at the Community Hub 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Cost depends on the number of cards played. Cash prizes! Seats are first come, first served. Proceeds benefit the Winchendon CAC and Winchendon Parks & Recreation. At the Winchendon Community Hub, 5 Summer Dr.
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.
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 21
Pumpernickel Puppets at the Beals 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a lively show with a cast of colorful puppet characters, audience participation, live voices and sound effects and fast-paced scripts that not only entertain, but stimulate children's imagination and creativity. https://www.pumpernickelpuppets.com/ At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St, Winchendon. For more info, visit the library, call 978-297-0300 or see www.bealslibrary.org. Sponsored in part by the Winchendon Cultural Council and Friends of the Beals Memorial Library.
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.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 23
Sensory Friendly Bowling 2:00-4:00 p.m. For individuals are are neurodivergent, on the autism spectrum, or have other special needs, and their families. Noise reducing ear muffs/headphones will be available for use if needed. Food and drinks available for purchase from the Sunshine Cafe. Free admission; registration required. Space is limited. To register, after January 8, call 978-297-0300 or visit https://bealslibrary.org/autism. Sponsored by Beals Memorial Library. Bowling at the Winchendon Community Hub, 5 Summer Dr.
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.- 1:00 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.
TUESDAY MARCH 12
Thriller Book Club 6:30 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month. If you love the thrills and chills of a good thriller, then join the Beals Thriller Book Club! Participants can share their favorites and enjoy some new ones with other fans of the genre! March selection: TBA. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. For more info, visit the library, call 978-297-0300 or see www.bealslibrary.org.
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
Bingo at the Community Hub 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Cost depends on the number of cards played. Cash prizes! Seats are first come, first served. Proceeds benefit the Winchendon CAC and Winchendon Parks & Recreation. At the Winchendon Community Hub, 5 Summer Dr.
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.
THURSDAY APRIL 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 APRIL 6
Winchendon Farmers Market Winter Market 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 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.
TUESDAY APRIL 9
Thriller Book Club 6:30 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month. If you love the thrills and chills of a good thriller, then join the Beals Thriller Book Club! Participants can share their favorites and enjoy some new ones with other fans of the genre! April selection: TBA. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. For more info, visit the library, call 978-297-0300 or see www.bealslibrary.org.
THURSDAY APRIL 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 TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.
THURSDAY APRIL 18
Bingo at the Community Hub 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Cost depends on the number of cards played. Cash prizes! Seats are first come, first served. Proceeds benefit the Winchendon CAC and Winchendon Parks & Recreation. At the Winchendon Community Hub, 5 Summer Dr.
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 APRIL 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 TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY APRIL 27-28
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
SATURDAY JUNE 22
Snowbound Club Annual Brewfest 2:00-8:00 p.m. Brewery sampling 2:00-6:00 pm. $25 for tasting. $5 for general admission with no tasting. Entertainment by Jared Moore & Jesse Graves 2:00-4:00 pm then Whiskey Johnson 4:00-8:00 pm. Concessions available by Thee Taco Dude, Lees Hot Dog & Travelin Pizza. Shop from local Artisians. Family & Dog Friendly event. 10% of door profit donated to local animal rescue. Rain or Shine event. At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd., Winchendon.
FRIDAY JUNE 28
Battle of the Bands 4:00-9:00 p.m. At G.A.R. Park, Murdock and Spruce Streets, Winchendon. Sponsored by Winchendon Parks & Recreation.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 12
Fall Festival 2024 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Central Street, Winchendon.
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.