The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: Around the country in independent/assisted living facilities and senior day programs, older adults are bonding with babies, toddlers and young parents through music-making, in Generations classes created by the international award-winning early childhood music program MUSIC TOGETHER® In partnership
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and state Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a comprehensive maternal health bill that creates a state licensure pathway for midwives and lactation
The following was submitted by Arts Winchester: As part of Spirit Weekend, Arts Winchester board members gathered by their first permanent sculpture for a rainy thank you to the En Ka Society for their support. More specifically, the purchase of the “Away” sculpture by Dale Rogers was made possible by
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Patricia Jehlen: Recently, state Sens. Patricia Jehlen and Jason Lewis and state Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a bill to improve quality and oversight of long-term care which was signed into
The following was submitted by the Friends of Winchester Recreation: On Saturday, Sept. 28, the Friends of Winchester Recreation will be holding their first Pickleball Tournament at the Winchester Swim and Tennis Club, 105 Johnson Road, with a rain date of Sept. 29. The women’s tournament will be held
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church: On Friday, Sept. 27, live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, 21 Church St., come for an inventive and dynamic evening of indie-pop, singer-songwriter stylings featuring Late Night Thoughts, an exciting, collaborative
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and state Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass an animal welfare bill that bans the use of elephants, big cats, bears, primates, and
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: On Wednesday, Sept. 25, the Network for Social Justice is hosting a meet and greet with its new executive director Rebecca Slisz at Shanahan Real Estate, 552 Main St., from 6-7:30 p.m. There will be light snacks and
The following was submitted by the Prison Book Program: Prison Book Program (PBP) is proud to announce the addition of three distinguished individuals to its Board of Directors, including Winchester resident Judy Doctoroff. These new members bring a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to PBP’s mission of
The following was submitted by Letters Trellis: Letters Trellis returns to the Winchester Farmers Market on Saturday, Sept. 14. This week the topic is “Just Write!” Of course, your well thought out, impeccably organized written letter builds to a mind-expanding conclusion that will impress the recipient of your letter. But
The following was submitted by Prassede Calabi: On Saturday, Sept. 21, join volunteers at Fast Forest for Planting Day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Wright-Locke Farm, 82 Ridge St. Rain date: Sept. 22. The site is ready (mowed, weeded, spaded, limed, disced, tilled, twice-composted, and fenced)
The following was submitted by the Winton Club: On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Winton Club and Studio on the Common are back with their annual holiday shopping event to benefit Winchester Hospital. Get a jump on the holiday season, save money and create good for Winchester Hospital. The event will
The following was submitted by the Solo Ager Network: On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the Solo Ager Network will present “Navigating the Changing Healthcare System,” from 10:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m., at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road. Dealing with a major health issue can be very stressful,
The following was submitted by Trish Gannon: Locally-based artist Trish Gannon will be exhibiting her original pastels, as well as acrylic mono-prints, throughout September via Winchester Public Library’s monthly artist program. The exhibit is entitled “Bright and Brilliant Garden Glories” and features approximately 20 original pastels, as well as
On Thursday, Aug. 29, First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC, 21 Church St., will be showing Disney Pixar’s “Inside Out” on the church lawn, beginning at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. There is no need to sign-up — just show up and enjoy the
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass the Affordable Homes Act, the largest investment in housing in Massachusetts history and a powerful step in
