Clyde’s Corner
It's Happening Around the Winch!
FRIDAY JULY 17
Winchendon Springs Farmers Market 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Run by Brandywine Farms. Fresh produce, accepting SNAP. At the former mill complex at 155 Mill Circle.
Winchendon Mobile Market 12:30-2:30 p.m. Growing Places of Leominster will bring the Mobile Market to Not Just Produced, 290 Central Street (outside weather permitting). Fresh local produce can be purchased with cash, credit/debit card or SNAP cards. All produce is eligible for HIP (Healthy Incentives Program) which doubles SNAP credits for healthy food. For more information, contact Growing Places at 978-598-3723. All shoppers are asked to follow social distancing and safety guidelines; only ten (10) people may be inside the store at any time.
From 2:30-3:30 p.m., the Mobile Market will set up at Pearl Drive Community Housing, Winchendon.
SATURDAY JULY 18
Winchendon Springs Farmers Market 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Run by Brandywine Farms. Fresh produce, accepting SNAP. At the former mill complex at 155 Mill Circle.
Toy Town Outdoor Market 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Garden plants, crafts, farm products. On the front lawn of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
THURSDAY JULY 23
Toy Town Outdoor Market 4:00-7:00 p.m. Garden plants, crafts, farm products. On the front lawn of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
Backpack Program 5:00-6:00 p.m. For students aged Pre-K through High School, no one turned away. In the parking lot of Immaculate Heart of Mary church, 52 Spruce St., Winchendon.
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Drive-Through Dinner 5:30 p.m. Our Neighbor's Kitchen goes take-out! Pick up a hearty meal to go, while practicing safe social distancing. This week's menu is homemade-from-scratch chili, with sides and dessert. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
Thursday Nights on the Porch 6:00-9:00 p.m. Bring some wine and relax on the spacious porch of the Winchendon History and Cultural Center. The WHCC museums will be open. 151 Front St.
FRIDAY JULY 24
Winchendon Springs Farmers Market 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Run by Brandywine Farms. Fresh produce, accepting SNAP. At the former mill complex at 155 Mill Circle.
Winchendon Mobile Market 12:30-2:30 p.m. Growing Places of Leominster will bring the Mobile Market to Not Just Produced, 290 Central Street (outside weather permitting). Fresh local produce can be purchased with cash, credit/debit card or SNAP cards. All produce is eligible for HIP (Healthy Incentives Program) which doubles SNAP credits for healthy food. For more information, contact Growing Places at 978-598-3723. All shoppers are asked to follow social distancing and safety guidelines; only ten (10) people may be inside the store at any time.
SATURDAY JULY 25
Winchendon Springs Farmers Market 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Run by Brandywine Farms. Fresh produce, accepting SNAP. At the former mill complex at 155 Mill Circle.
Toy Town Outdoor Market 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Garden plants, crafts, farm products. On the front lawn of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
THURSDAY JULY 30
Toy Town Outdoor Market 4:00-7:00 p.m. Garden plants, crafts, farm products. On the front lawn of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
Backpack Program 5:00-6:00 p.m. For students aged Pre-K through High School, no one turned away. In the parking lot of Immaculate Heart of Mary church, 52 Spruce St., Winchendon.
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Drive-Through Dinner 5:30 p.m. Our Neighbor's Kitchen goes take-out! Pick up a hearty meal to go, while practicing safe social distancing. This week's menu TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
Thursday Nights on the Porch 6:00-9:00 p.m. Bring some wine and relax on the spacious porch of the Winchendon History and Cultural Center. The WHCC museums will be open. 151 Front St.
FRIDAY JULY 31
Winchendon Springs Farmers Market 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Run by Brandywine Farms. Fresh produce, accepting SNAP. At the former mill complex at 155 Mill Circle.
Winchendon Mobile Market 12:30-2:30 p.m. Growing Places of Leominster will bring the Mobile Market to Not Just Produced, 290 Central Street (outside weather permitting). Fresh local produce can be purchased with cash, credit/debit card or SNAP cards. All produce is eligible for HIP (Healthy Incentives Program) which doubles SNAP credits for healthy food. For more information, contact Growing Places at 978-598-3723. All shoppers are asked to follow social distancing and safety guidelines; only ten (10) people may be inside the store at any time.
Murdock High School Graduation Ceremony 5:00 p.m. Alumni Stadium Field at Murdock High School, Memorial Drive. Families must pre-register to reserve a space. Rain date: August 2.
Looking Ahead...
SATURDAY AUGUST 1
Lawn Fair at UUCW. Vendors, food, "yard sale" tables, on the lawns around UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
SATURDAY AUGUST 8
Town-Wide Yard Sale. To benefit Ahimsa Haven.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20
Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26
Winchendon Firefighters Relief Association 6th Annual Golf Tournament Times TBA. At Templewood Golf Course, Templeton, MA. For more information contact Andrew Harding at the Winchendon Fire Department, 978-297-2324, or via email at WFDrelief@gmail.com
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27
Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 10
Winchendon Winds Concert Time TBD. At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.
ONGOING
ALL EVENTS AND GATHERINGS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
MONDAYS
Old Murdock Senior Center 9:30 a.m. Chair Exercise - exercise to your skill level. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Old Murdock Senior Center 10:30 a.m. YOGA with Susan. Even if you’re a beginner, you’ll be gently stretching in no time. Please bring your own mat. Open to everyone aged 50 and up. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Beals Memorial Library 1:00-8:00 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Donation Day every Monday. No textbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, obsolete non-fiction, books in poor condition or books more than five years old. 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.
AA Meeting 7:45 p.m. Open meeting, all are welcome. UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.
TUESDAYS
Old Murdock Senior Center 9:30 a.m. Wii bowling, Pool/Card Games/Shuffleboard. Come join us for Wii bowling, or play a game of pool or shuffleboard upstairs. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Old Murdock Senior Center 11:30 a.m. Silver Sneakers exercise program. Join Stephanie for a 45-minute Silver Sneakers format class with a fun cardio warm up, some light toning exercises and a dynamic cool down with yoga stretches. All you need is yourself (and a bottle of water!) A $3.00 donation is welcome. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Beals Memorial Library 3:30-4:30 p.m. Lego Club. For Children of all ages. Join in on the fun as the Library Auditorium becomes a Lego construction zone! Come and create, build and express your LEGO creativity! For more information about this and other programs by call 978-297-0300 or visit www.bealslibrary.org. 50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon.
Beals Memorial Library 5:30-6:30 p.m. Yoga with Paula Lashua-Brisbois For Adults and Teens. $7.00 Per Class. Yoga mats are available. Please bring your own block. All skill levels welcomed. For more information about this and other programs call 978-297-0300 or visit www.bealslibrary.org. 50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon.
WEDNESDAYS
Old Murdock Senior Center 9:30 a.m. Chair Exercise at Old Murdock - exercise to your skill level. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Old Murdock Senior Center 9:30 a.m. Wii bowling, Pool/Card Games/Shuffleboard. Come join us for Wii bowling, or play a game of pool or shuffleboard upstairs. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Old Murdock Senior Center 12:30 p.m. Even more BINGO! 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Beals Memorial Library 3:30-5:00 p.m. Teen Dungeons & Dragons for Grades 6-12. Have you ever wanted to try a role-playing game? Join us every Wednesday for Dungeons and Dragons! In this classic role-playing game, you create your character, choose how they interact with the story, and use dice to decide the outcomes of your actions. The Beals Library will provide the materials, or bring your own! All skill levels welcomed. Snacks will be provided. For more information about this and other programs by call 978-297-0300 or visit www.bealslibrary.org. 50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon.
BINGO! at Hyde Park 6:00 p.m. Hyde Park residents hold bingo in the community hall every Wednesday night. It's inexpensive, just two cards for 5 cents, and the community is invited! Anyone over the age of 50 is welcome to join in. We'd love to have more players.
Scouts BSA Troop 193 for Boys and Girls 6:30-8:00 p.m. Scouts BSA Troop 193 offers something for everyone! We welcome all boys and girls ages 11-17 to come check us out. For more information, email smtroop193@gmail.com for boys and susmanj99@gmail.com for girls. At American Legion Post 193, 295 School St., Winchendon.
Dinner With The Kiwanis 6:30 p.m. The Kiwanis of Winchendon meet the second and fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Carriage House Restaurant. Come be part of the service club that concentrates on helping local children with the Backpack Program at the public elementary schools, Breakfast with Santa and yes, the Family Fun Day with the Massachusetts state level chili cook off every summer. We need your help. Stop in any Wednesday, we’d love to meet you! 660 Spring St., Winchendon.
Scouts BSA Troop 6 for Girls 7:00-8:30 p.m. The Troop offers monthly camp outs, hikes, paddling, peddling, and rock climbing depending on the interests of the youth. Troop 6 for Girls provides rank advancement opportunities, including Eagle Scout, in conjunction with resources from Scouts BSA Troop 6 for Boys, Heart of New England Council, and all National BSA programs. For further information email Troop6.Girls@gmail.com, or stop by a meeting. Sponsored by Gardner American Legion Post 129, 22 Elm St., Gardner, in the lower hall.
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
Old Murdock Senior Center 9:30 a.m. Wii bowling, Pool/Card Games/Shuffleboard. Come join us for Wii bowling, or play a game of pool or shuffleboard upstairs. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Old Murdock Senior Center 12:15 p.m. Card games. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.
Our Neighbor's Kitchen Community Dinner 5:30 p.m. First and third Thursdays of the month at Immaculate Heart of Mary church, 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon. Second and fourth Thursdays of the month at UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street, Winchendon. Suggested donation, $2 per person, $5 per family. No one turned away.
Cub Scout Pack 193 (Boys and Girls gr. K-5) 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouting is a family program for all youth in grades K-5. For more information, visit cubscoutpack193.com or contact us at cmpack193@gmail.com. At Toy Town Elementary School, 175 Grove St., Winchendon MA. (Last Thursday of the month at American Legion Post 193, 295 School St., Winchendon.)
FRIDAYS
Beals Memorial Library 10:30-11:30 a.m. Toddler Time For Children 3 & Under. Toddler Time is a drop-in program for children ages 3 years and under accompanied by a parent or other adult. This program features stories, songs, rhymes, crafts and play. This is an interactive program that is designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Toddler Time lasts approximately 30-40 minutes with 15-20 minutes following the session for parent/child social interaction and play. Parents are required to participate with their child, and are asked to limit personal conversations and cell phone use until the 15 minute social period. Siblings are welcome to attend the toddler session; however, siblings cannot be left unattended in the library while a parent is in Toddler Time. For more information about this and other programs by call 978-297-0300 or visit www.bealslibrary.org. 50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon.
SATURDAYS
Beals Memorial Library is now open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.