This month's book is Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout. Copies of the book are generally available one month prior to the meeting and are located near the Reference Desk. Group members can call the Reference Department at 781-721-7171 x320 to have a copy reserved for themselves.…Learn More
Celebrate spring by learning to grow your own herbs, flowers and vegetables. Dawn from Wild Indigo Gardening will share important tips and tricks for starting plants from seed. Then participate in a hands on seed sowing activity. Registration is required so we have enough space and supplies.
This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books. This month, we will discuss Between Two Trailers by J. Dana Trent. An unforgettable memoir about a girl who escapes a traumatic childhood, which included a stint dealing drugs as a preschooler, to earn a divinity degree from Duke University--and then realizes she must confront her past to truly find her way home.
This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books. This month, we will discuss The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant, caught in the tragic sweep of history, The Kite Runner transports readers to Afghanistan at a tense and crucial moment of change and destruction.
This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books. We will discuss James by Percival Everett at this meeting. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island until he can formulate a plan.
This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books. We will discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks at this meeting. A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history.
This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books. We will discuss Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond at this meeting. The United States, the richest country on earth, has more poverty than any other advanced democracy.…Learn More
Experience sound healing with Little Star Yoga and Healing. You can lay on the floor (bring a yoga mat, blanket or cushion) or rest in a chair as you listen to sounds and vibrations that have healing qualities. What is sound healing? Throughout history, sound healings have been applied as a traditional form of treatment.
What constitutes a healthful diet? In this class, registered dietician Judy Palken will cover much of what we know. Topics will include the problems with highly-processed foods, and a better, healthier, anti-inflammatory way of eating. Also learn about great eating behaviors that will set you up for healthy success.
Sharing meeting to talk about goals and project plans for 2025 for local artists to use AR. Demonstrations as needed if you have not already seen the Augmented Reality installations around Winchester.