Cultural

Trumpet Students of Jeanne Snodgrass perform for family and friends. Nichols Hall.

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 Women by Kristin Hannah. The Women is the story of one woman gone to war, but it shines a light on all women who put themselves in harm's way and whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has too often been forgotten.

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 Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson. Part breathless thriller, part story of innocence lost, part story of romantic love, The Orphan Master's Son is also a riveting portrait of a world heretofore hidden from view: a North Korea rife with hunger, corruption, and casual cruelty but also camaraderie, stolen moments of beauty, and loveLimited to 15 readers, registration required.

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.

Join Amanda Holt and Renee D'Antuono, Occupational Therapists and Driving Rehabilitation Specialists at DriveRX, for expert insights on maintaining safe driving skills for older adults. Learn how to recognize and adapt to changing abilities, extend your time behind the wheel, and explore alternative transportation options to stay active and independent in your community when it's no longer safe to drive.

Imagine your home as a place where you feel safe, comfortable, and supported in your daily life. Shannon Hardy, occupational therapist at Healthy Aging PT, will discuss how scheduling a home visit and creating a personalized plan that fits your needs, can help you remain independent and injury-free. Learn how small changes can make a big difference - because your home should work for you, not the other way around!

Drawing a Circle of Love: Lent, Belonging, Sanctuary.

Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Jane Ring Frank, certified SoulCollage® facilitator, will guide a morning of creative, spiritual practice – Saturday, March 15, 9:00 am – noon. Together, we will seek the Divine, both within and without, through this intuitive act of creativity – with time for reflection, prayer, and silence.

SoulCollage® is a collage process for accessing your intuitive wisdom. Even though this is an “art project,” it is accessible, and anyone can do it. You don’t need