The following was submitted by the Solo Ager Network: On Thursday, Oct. 17, from 1–3 p.m., the Solo Ager Network presents “A Primer for Older Adult Self-Centered Care” at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester. Dr. Wayne Saltsman, geriatrician and advocate for patient-driven healthcare, will share key
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
Studio on the Common will hold its annual holiday shopping day to benefit Winchester Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 22 Church St. Everything is discounted by 10% and every 15 minutes raffle prizes are awarded to shoppers. According to their press
On Saturday the Winchester Farmers Market will offer more than fruits and vegetables — it’s Community Connect Day. More than 40 local non-profits will offer information about their organization, including the music school, Winchester ABC, and for the second time the Winchester News. Isobel Magee is donating her entire proceeds
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 Prassede Calabi: On Saturday, Aug. 24, Fast Forest will be holding a potluck dinner, beginning at 5 p.m., at 61 Brookside Ave. Come get jazzed for planting day! You are also invited to the SGC 2024 Plant Sale, from 11 a.m. to 2
The following was submitted by the Winchester Arts Council: On Thursday, Aug. 22, Winchester residents have a special opportunity to see and meet local artists. Meet-the-artist receptions will take place at four locations around town, featuring six different artists: oil painters Joan Baldwin and Lucia Rubini, watercolorist Carolyn Latanision and
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: Winchester Community Music School (WCMS) is pleased to announce the return of MusicFest, its annual fall open house, on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 2-4 p.m., 407 Highland Ave. All are welcome to attend this free event and to enjoy
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cooperative Children’s Theater: The Winchester Cooperative Children’s Theater’s has announced its fall production will be “The Music Man Jr!” Auditions for the show are open to all children entering grades 4-8. Auditions for 4th and 5th graders will be Sept.
On Saturday, Aug. 10, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., as part of the Griffin Terrace Series, Arts Winchester presents a summer beer garden with live music performed by Glenn Dickson and the Shirim Klezmer Orchestra. Shirim has played concerts and festivals across the United States, Canada and Europe
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cultural Council: The first of Art in August’s 2024 “meet the artist” receptions takes place on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, 39 Church St., with Wendy Jo New, maker of contemporary
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cooperative Theatre: The Winchester Cooperative Theatre will present “Fame Jr.” at the Lincoln Elementary School, 161 Mystic Valley Pkwy., on Thursday, July 25 and Friday, July 26 at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., both days. Tickets are available at the
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cultural District: On Saturday, July 13, join volunteers from the Winchester Cultural District for a guided tour of the Winchester Riverwalk Exhibit, beginning at 10:30 a.m., from the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road. Anchored by four sculptures, the Riverwalk exhibit is
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cultural District: On Saturday, June 15, join volunteers from the Winchester Cultural District for a guided tour of the Winchester Riverwalk exhibit, beginning at 10:30 a.m., from the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester. Anchored by four sculptures, the Riverwalk exhibit
