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It's Happening Around the Winch!
SATURDAY APRIL 16
Town Wide Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m. Join us for fun with the Easter Bunny, an Egg Hunt, games, prizes and a whole lot more! Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Commission. At the Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Dr. Rescheduled from previous week due to weather.
Easter Week Services
GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 15
IHM Stations of the Cross 2:00 p.m. Led by Fr. Henry. Everyone is invited. At Immaculate Heart of Mary church, 52 Spruce St., Winchendon.
IHM Good Friday Service, Veneration of the Cross 7:00 p.m. Led by Fr. Henry. Everyone is invited. At Immaculate Heart of Mary church, 52 Spruce St., Winchendon.
United Parish 7:00 p.m. Our music director, Marcia Desilets has been working tirelessly with Choir Members for our annual Easter Holy Week Performances. These emotional and spiritually filling songs will lead us on the path of Christ’s final days here on earth. Please join us for this solemn service as it helps us to understand the beauty of His Resurrection on Easter Sunday! At United Parish, 39 Front St., Winchendon.
SATURDAY APRIL 16
IHM Easter Vigil Mass 7:30 p.m. Led by Fr. Henry. Everyone is invited. At Immaculate Heart of Mary church, 52 Spruce St., Winchendon.
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 17
The Chapel Sunrise Service 6:00 a.m. at the Old Murdock Gazebo (in G.A.R. Park, Grove St. & Murdock Ave.), Winchendon.
United Parish Sunrise Service 6:00 a.m. Worship with Jesus' followers as they discovered the empty tomb during the dawn of Easter Morning. The Rooster has been known to cock-a-doodle-doo during the service to alert everyone that the dawn is breaking! At Old Centre Church, top of High Street, Winchendon.
The Chapel Easter Breakfast 7:30 a.m. At The Chapel, 727 Spring St., Winchendon.
The Chapel Easter Celebration Service 9:00 a.m. at The Chapel, 727 Spring St., Winchendon.
Cornerstone Church Easter Communion Service 10:00 a.m. Please join us for our Easter Communion Service at Cornerstone Church, 122 Gardner Rd., Winchendon. All are welcome.
IHM Easter Sunday Mass 10:00 a.m. Led by Fr. Henry. Everyone is invited. At Immaculate Heart of Mary church, 52 Spruce St., Winchendon.
United Parish Easter Service 10:00 a.m. Please join us to hear the United Parish Choir and few soloists sing Easter Songs and listen to Pastor Cal's message of Jesus' Resurrection! We hope you leave with the feeling of Gods Love in your heart.
* Following service there will be an Easter Egg Hunt on the church front lawn! At United Parish, 39 Front St., Winchendon.
Unitarian Universalist Easter Service 11:00 a.m. Family service led by Rev. Inanna Arthen. Easter Egg hunt for young people after the service. At Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 20
Animal Adventures 2:00 p.m. Welcome back the furry, feathery, sometimes scaly friends from Animal Adventures! Come meet the animals and hear some interesting stories about them. Animal Adventures presents a fun and unique learning experience to be enjoyed by people of all ages! Part of the Beals Memorial Library Spring Break program. At the Clark YMCA Field House, 155 Central St., Winchendon. Funded in part by the Winchendon Cultural Council and the Friends of the Library.
THURSDAY APRIL 21
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Served in the Parish Hall. This week the menu is an Easter Surprise Menu. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
FRIDAY APRIL 22
Legos, Games and More! 1:00 p.m. Part of the Beals Memorial Library's Spring Break program. The library has tons of Legos, and a growing selection of puzzles, board games, and card games. This program is open to children ages 5 to 11, no sign-ups necessary. At Beals Memorial Libraty, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.
SATURDAY APRIL 23
Sewing With Martha 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. 3-week class, continues on April 30 and May 7. Participants will be making a tote bag. For kids, grades 6 and up. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required and all sign-ups are online at www.bealslibrary.org/skillshare. Part of the Winchendon Skillshare Program, sponsored by the Beals Memorial Library and HEAL Winchendon. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.
Family Matinee at the Beals 11:00 a.m. The library will be screening Sing 2 (rated PG). Featuring the vocal talents of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, and Scarlett Johansson, this fun animated film reunites audiences with the charming koala, Buster Moon, and his musical friends as they try and convince a reclusive rock star to join their new show. Free and open to the public. Bring some popcorn and come and enjoy the show! At Beals Memorial Library auditorium, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.
Fire & Iron Station 857 15th Anniversary Breakout Party 7:00 p.m.- midnight. Buffet, raffles, music by DJ Lance Legace. $20 per person at the door. 50% of proceeds to benefit Winchendon Veterans Housing Project. At PACC, 171 Kendall Pond Rd. W, Gardner.
John Aracaro & Band 7:00 p.m. at the Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon. Jazz interpretations of the "Great American Songbook" as well as contemporary jazz compositions. Free but limited seating, registration required. Register at this link. Sponsored by the Winchendon Music Festival.
SUNDAY APRIL 24
Ham Dinner at the Senior Center 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Winchendon Artisan Lodge of Freemasons. Call the Senior Center to make a reservation. At Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 27
Classic Movie Matinee at the Beals 1:30 p.m. The library will be screening the 1976 film, Network (rated R), starring Faye Dunaway, William Holden, and Peter Finch. In this dark comedy, a fictional television network struggling with poor ratings exploits their deranged former news anchor until things escalate out of their control. Free and open to the public. Bring some popcorn and come and enjoy the show! At Beals Memorial Library auditorium, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.
THURSDAY APRIL 28
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Dinner will be served in the Parish Hall. This week's menu TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street. (NO drive-through service; take-out service will begin after all seated diners are served.)
SATURDAY APRIL 30
Crafting for a Cause: Planting Green Beans 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Help create crafts to benefit our community and relax, learn and connect with others! This month, planting green beans for the Community Gardens. At the Winchendon CAC, 273 Central St. For more info, call the CAC at 978-297-1667 or email miranda.jennings@healwinchendon.org.
Arcadia Players Concert 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 193, 295 School St., Winchendon. Works by Handel, Sammartini, Vivaldi, and others. Free but limited seating, registration required. Register at this link. Sponsored by the Winchendon Music Festival.
SUNDAY MAY 1
Celebration of Lives Lost, Winchendon Edition 2:00 p.m. Musician Bob Jordan, in co-operation with the Murdock Senior Center of Winchendon presents a musical memorial tribute to those who have passed away since February 2020 and whose families and loved ones have not been able to adequately commemorate their passing. Rain date: May 15. At G.A.R. Park, Spruce St., Winchendon.
AND COMING UP...
SATURDAY MAY 7
Town Wide Earth Day Event 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Town wide clean-up for Earth Day, organized by the Winchendon Board of Health. Volunteers will begin on Pleasant Street, across from the back of Town Hall (109 Front St., Winchendon). All are welcome!
SATURDAY MAY 14
Family Appreciation Brunch 10:00 a.m. Come on out and enjoy brunch put on by Community Heart & Soul. There will be crafts, games, and vendors set up to shop from for any upcoming events including Mother's Day! At the Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Dr. If there is rain we will be at the Clark Memorial YMCA, 155 Central St.
Taste of Winchendon II 12:00-4:00 p.m. HEAL Winchendon and the Youth Changemakers reprise last year's Taste of Winchendon Festival. Take part in celebrating the cultures of Winchendon! Come take part in our cultural talent showcase, support your local businesses, enjoy some decadent cultural dishes, and more! Join us in a series of FAMILY FRIENDLY fun activities to celebrate unity in Winchendon! FREE FOOD and fun!! On the Beals Memorial Library lawn, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.
THURSDAY MAY 12
Porch Nights Resume at the WHCC 5:30 p.m. Come join us every Thursday for some great conversation and exploration of our museum. Bring some snacks, and pull up a rocker and enjoy! At the Winchendon History and Cultural Center, 151 Front St.
SATURDAY MAY 28
Crafting for a Cause: Upcycled Tote Bags 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Help create crafts to benefit our community and relax, learn and connect with others! This month, making upcycled tote bags from donated clothes. At the Winchendon CAC, 273 Central St. For more info, call the CAC at 978-297-1667 or email miranda.jennings@healwinchendon.org.
SUNDAY MAY 29
Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. "Veterans' Tribute." At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
SATURDAY JUNE 4
Beals Con 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. We want to bring Winchendon and the neighboring communities together and offer a family friendly space for our communities’ passion and love for geek culture through a mini comic convention. There will be guests, vendors, games, costumes, crafts, food, and fun for people of all ages. Join the Facebook Group for updates! At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.
SUNDAY JUNE 5
Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. "Beauty" At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
SUNDAY JUNE 12
Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. "Opera and Other Stories" At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
SATURDAY JUNE 18
Summer Solstice Celebration 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Join us for a day of FREE community activities! Something for the whole family to enjoy including kids games, inflatables, live music, kids & adults fun runs, field & food vendors! Sponsored by the Clark Memorial YMCA and Athol Savings Bank. At and around Clark Memorial YMCA, 155 Central St., Winchendon.
Winchendon Winds Concert 11:00 a.m. At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
FRIDAY JUNE 24
Food Truck Festival and Battle of the Bands 5:00-9:00 p.m. Summer kickoff! 15 food trucks, up to 8 different bands, vendors, Bull Spit Brewing. At G.A.R. Park, Murdock Ave. and Spruce St., Winchendon. Presented by Winchendon Recreation Dept. and Woo Trucks.
SUNDAY JUNE 26
Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. "Around the World" At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
SUNDAY JULY 3
Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. "Happy 4th!" At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
SATURDAY JULY 23
Covered Bridge Ride and Rifle Raffle 9:00 a.m. Sponsored by Fire & Iron Station 857. Registration for ride starts at 9:00 a.m., kickstands up at 11:00 a.m. $15 per rider and $10 per passenger. 50/50 raffle. As part of the event, Station 857 is raffling a Henry Rifle. Tickets are $10 each, valid FID card required to claim prize. All proceeds to benefit Winchendon Veterans Housing Project. At Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10
Casino Royale 7:00 p.m. Come join us for a night of gambling, silent auction and great conversation to help raise funds for the WHCC! Blackjack, Roulette, Money Wheel and a 50/50 raffle are some of the games you can play all in the backdrop of the gorgeous Murdock Whitney Mansion! At the Winchendon History and Cultural Center, 151 Front St.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 22
2022 Fall Fest 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Downtown, exact locations dependent on Contral Street Reconstruction Project. See 6th Annual Winchendon Fall Festival on the town website for updates and information.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 10
2022 Holiday House Tour 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Come enjoy the multiple well decorated homes around town. Start at the Murdock Whitney, and make a day of touring these beautiful buildings! Sponsored by and beginning at the Winchendon History and Cultural Center, 151 Front St.
ONGOING
Regular ongoing activities will be added as they resume.
MONDAYS
Old Murdock Senior Center 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. A representative from Integrity Medicare Advisors will be at the Center to answer your insurance questions. Please call the Center at 978-297-3155 to make an appointment. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon.
Old Murdock Senior Center 10:30-11:30 a.m. Chair Exercise/Yoga. Please call the Center at 978-297-3155 with any questions. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon.
AA Meeting 7:45 p.m. Open meeting, all are welcome. UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
WEDNESDAYS
Old Murdock Senior Center 12:30-2:30 p.m. BINGO! $1.00 cover charge. Please bring your own snack and drink. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Trivia Night at Zoe's 8:00 p.m. Ryan Murphy hosts Trivia Night at Zoe's Restaurant, 435 Spring St., Winchendon. No entry fee, gather your friends and create a team or come anyway and we'll match you up (some people challenge us all by themselves!).
THURSDAYS
Preschool Playgroup 2:00-3:00 p.m. For families with children up to age 8. Join us for an afternoon of free play, a craft, story time, and music & movement. Masks required for anyone over 2 years old. Presented in collaboration with the Winchendon CFCE. For more information call the library at 978-297-0300 or email CFCE Coordinator Kristin Moran at kmoran@winchendonk12.org. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.
UPDATED: Youth and Family Changemakers Afterschool Program 2:45-4:30 p.m. A free program for kids and families grades K-5. Weekly games, crafts, teambuilding and community service projects. Parent/Caregiver & volunteers welcome. Registration required. Contact 978-616-7065 or admin@healwinchendon.org. Snacks and materials provided. At Toy Town Elementary School, 175 Grove St., Winchendon. Organized by HEAL Winchendon.
Yoga with Paula Lashua-Brisbois 4:30-5:30 p.m. $7.00-$10.00 per class (sliding scale). All skill levels welcomed! Mats and Blocks are available, if needed. These classes are open for Adults and Teens. Call 978-297-0300 for more information. At Beals Memorial Library auditorium, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.
Celebrate Recovery: A Christ-Centered Recovery Program 6:30-8:30 p.m. Freedom from your hurts, hang-ups and habits. For more information contact Celebrate.Recovery@bbchapel.net or call 978-297-1493. At The Chapel Downtown, 286 Central St., Winchendon.