August 2022 Events at Otter River State Forest and Lake Dennison Recreational Area
Public programs at Otter River State Forest and Lake Dennison Recreational Area begin on 5/20/22 and run through Labor Day. All programs are free and open to the public, a parking fee may apply. Bring water, wear sunscreen/bug spray, and dress for the outdoors. Sturdy footwear is strongly recommended for hiking programs. An adult must accompany all children. Inclement weather cancels hiking programs. For more information call (978) 939-8962 or visit: www.mass.gov/locations/lake-dennison-recreation-area or www.mass.gov/locations/otter-river-state-forest
There will be no programs from June 5 through June 11.
Otter River State Forest is located at 86 Winchendon Rd, Baldwinville, MA 01436. Lake Dennison Recreational Area is located at 219 Baldwinville State Road, Winchendon, MA 01436.
DAYS OF YORE SHORE TOUR
Sundays 1 pm to 2:15 pm, Mondays 2 pm to 3:15 pm, Thursdays 3 pm to 4:15 pm
Walk along the shore of Lake Dennison with the Park Interpreter. We'll explore the changes to the landscape while we discover old cellar holes and talk about the history of the area. Meet at the Lake Dennison beach by the lifeguard towers. Appropriate for ages 8 and above. About one mile over moderate terrain.
MOBILE NATURE CENTER
Thursdays 1 pm to 2:30 pm
We bring the nature center to you! Check out pelts, skulls, and other items related to the animals that live in the park. Stay for five minutes or an hour! Bring your questions.
Meet by the Lake Dennison lifeguard towers. Appropriate for all ages.
MUCKING ABOUT
Friday, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (Lake Dennison)
Saturday 1:30 pm to 3 pm (Otter River)
Take a peek under the surface of the water! Explore the bugs, tadpoles, newts and other creatures that live here. We'll use nets and buckets to catch (and then release!) some cool critters. Stay for five minutes or the whole time. Recommended for ages 6 and above. Otter River; Meet at the Nature Center. Lake Dennison; Meet by the Lifeguard towers.
NATURE CENTER OPEN HOUSE
Saturday 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, Sunday 9:30 am to 11 am
Stop by the Nature Center to find out more about Otter River State Forest and the plants, animals, and birds that live here. Check out our wildlife display and learn a little (or a lot) about our local history. Games, books, and activities are available for the kids. Stay for five minutes or an hour! Meet at the Otter River Nature Center. Appropriate for all ages.
SUPER SENSES HIKE
Mondays, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Animals must use all their senses every day to find food and survive. Come and find out about some of the super senses of the animals that live in the area and use your own senses to explore the world around you. Meet at the Otter River Nature Center. Appropriate for ages 6 and above. Easy terrain, milage will vary week to week.
WELCOME CAMPFIRE
Friday, 7 pm to 8 pm (Lake Dennison)
Saturday 7 pm to 8 pm (Otter River)
Join us at the Nature Center for a welcome campfire. Meet some of your fellow campers as we tell stories and sing songs. We provide the fire, bring your s'mores supplies! Otter River--Meet by the pavilion. Lake Dennison--Meet by the field at the north side of the campground.
Clyde's Corner
It's Happening Around the Winch!
FRIDAY AUGUST 26
Crochet & Knitting Circle 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Come learn how to crochet or knit! Beginners to experts are welcome. Patterns and basic instruction (if needed) will be provided. Please provide your own needles & yarn. Limited space, Sign Up Today! For more information, contact the library at 978-297-0300 or visit bealslibrary.org. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.
SATURDAY AUGUST 27
Early Voting in State Primary Election 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Town Hall 2nd floor auditoruum, 109 Front Street.
Snowbound Goes Countrybound 2:00-8:00 p.m. The Remedy will open, followed by Barbwire & Lace, then Cashwood ! Tickets $15 in advance & $20 at gate. Gates open @ 1pm. Concessions and cash bar available. No coolers please! At the Snowbound Club, 13- Old Baldwinville Rd., Winchendon.
MONDAY AUGUST 29
Early Voting in State Primary Election 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Town Hall 2nd floor auditoruum, 109 Front Street.
TUESDAY AUGUST 30
Early Voting in State Primary Election 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Town Hall 2nd floor auditoruum, 109 Front Street.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 31
Early Voting in State Primary Election 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Town Hall 2nd floor auditoruum, 109 Front Street.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1
Early Voting in State Primary Election 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Town Hall 2nd floor auditoruum, 109 Front Street.
Beals Book Club 3:30 p.m. Beals Book Club is a discussion group that allows avid readers to discuss the themes, plots, and characters of selected books. Come participate in the stimulating exchange of ideas, observations, and reactions to the current selections. The library provides the books each month. For more information visit bealslibrary.org or call 978-297-0300. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.
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 ham, potatoes and veggies. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 6
State Primary Election poll hours 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. At Old Murdock Senior Center, 2nd floor, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8
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 is Cheesy Beef Bake. 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 SEPTEMBER 10
Snowbound Club Annual Brewfest 2:00-7:00 p.m. Brewery & Winery tastings 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Live music from Sarah Louise French 2:00-4:00 p.m. & Point The Finger 4:00-7:00 p.m. Vendors & Concessions available. $20 per person. Portion of ticket sales to benefit 3 Dog rescue! At The Snowbound Club, 130 Old Baldwinville Rd., Winchendon.
Bingo! Benefiting Ahimsa Haven 5:00-9:00 p.m. Cash Bar, Light Fare, 50/50 Raffle, Cash Prizes, Lots of Fun! At Gardner American Legion Post 129, 22 Elm St., Gardner, MA
AND COMING UP...
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 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 pork sandwich and french fries. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
MVOC Speaker Series and Resource Fair 5:30-7:30 p.m. The resource fair will be from 5:30-6:30 and will have representation from MVOC, Mount Wachusett Community College Veteran Services, MassHire's Veteran Employment Counselor, Fidelity Bank, Alyssa's Place, GAAMHA, Vets Inc, American Consumer Credit Counseling, and North Quabbin Trails Association. At 6:30 Kurt Power, a former US Army Sergeant and Purple Heart recipient, will speak. At Monument Park, 1 Cottage St., Gardner, MA.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17
Sunflower Psychic Fair 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Medium Bonnie Page invites you to join her and a host of other talented readers for a day of fun, shopping, and beautiful messages from the Spirit World! Mediumship, Psychic, Totem, Chair Reiki, Tarot, Angel Card, Akashic Record, Ancient Bone Reading. $30 for 15 mins, $55 for 30 mins, CASH ONLY. At Mystical Magical Marketplace, 48 Central St., Winchendon. 978-297-9790.
Craft Fair and Antique Car Show 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Broadview Assisted Living, 547 Central St, Winchendon.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 21
Dan Kirouac Performs at the Senior Center 11:00 a.m. Music and memories from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Piano and vocal, pop, easy listening, light rock. For more info see www.DanKirouac.com. At the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon.
This program is sponsored by the Winchendon Cultural Council
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22
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 is Pulled Pork over Mac 'n' Cheese. 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.)
TUESDAY OCTOBER 4
Medicare Fraud Workshop 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free workshop by a representative from the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program. Information and tools to become better engaged healthcare consumers. At Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155
THURSDAY OCTOBER 6
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 barbeque and potato salad. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 13
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 is 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.)
THURSDAY OCTOBER 20
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 beef stew and biscuits. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
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.
MONDAY OCTOBER 24
Fall Special Town Meeting 7:00 p.m. In the Murdock Middle High School Audtorium.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 27
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 is 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.)
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3
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. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10
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 is 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.)
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17
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 lasagna dinner. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 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 mac and cheese with ham. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 8
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 is 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 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.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 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 parishioners' potluck. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 22
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 is 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.)
ONGOING
MONDAYS
Friends Book Sale 3:00-6:00 p.m. Come browse for used books on the ground floor of the library. Organized by the Friends of Beals Memorial Library. All proceeds support the library. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.
AA Meeting 7:45 p.m. Open meeting, all are welcome. UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
TUESDAYS
CAC Farm Stand and YCM Mobile Cafe 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The CAC Farm Stand accepts SNAP/HIP, debit and credit cards for fresh produce. The Youth Changemakers Cafe sells iced and hot coffee to support their programs. Piper's Mobile Food Cart will be selling hot dogs and sodas from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. On the front lawn of the Winchendon CAC, 273 Central St.
WEDNESDAYS
CAC Farm Stand and YCM Mobile Cafe 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The CAC Farm Stand accepts SNAP/HIP, debit and credit cards for fresh produce. The Youth Changemakers Cafe sells iced and hot coffee to support their programs. Piper's Mobile Food Cart will be selling hot dogs and sodas from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. On the front lawn of the Winchendon CAC, 273 Central St.
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.
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
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.
Porch Nights 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.
Winchendon Farmers' Market 4:00-7:00 p.m. Crafts, fresh farm produce, baked goods. SNAP and HIP accepted. At Veterans' Park, corner of Pleasant and Front Streets. Weather permitting.
SATURDAYS
Winchendon Farmers' Market 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Crafts, fresh farm produce, baked goods. SNAP and HIP accepted. At Veterans Park, corner of Pleasant and Front Streets. Weather permitting.