Community

Public meetings, parades, and other community-oriented activities and events of general interest

John J. Sullivan Memorial Dedication

Winchester officials will dedicate a memorial to former Select Board member and Town Moderator John Sullivan in an area behind Town Hall, close to the Mt. Vernon Street bridge. The memorial includes a bench and plaque.

Sullivan served three terms on the Select Board in the 1970s-1980s before being named Citizen of the Year in 1985. He served as town moderator or an unprecedented 37 years before retiring in the spring of 2014. All are welcome to attend the ceremony.

Join Us for Coffee, Conversation and Community!

Do you like coffee? Do you like convening and chatting with your fellow community members?

Please join us on Wednesday, October 23, at 9:45 AM in the Large Meeting Room at the Winchester Public Library for coffee and conversation about our recent Community Survey. We'll share some observations and are curious to hear your thoughts and ways you might like to be involved.

Any questions, email office@nfsj.org.

Kids' Corner's Annual Haunted House to benefit the Council of Social Concern

Get into the spooky Halloween spirit at this family friendly event! This event is FREE and open to the public.

Bring in food items listed below/cash donation to support the Council of Social Concern‘s Thanksgiving baskets. Items must be new AND NOT PAST EXPIRATION!

items need: boxed instant mashed potatoes, cake mixes, penne/ziti/rigatoni, jars of sauce, knorr rice,cookies/crackers, hot chocolate mix, jelly,cold cereal, beef stew, pancake mix.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Kids' Corner's Halloween Haunted House to benefit the Council of Social Concern

Join us for a FREE spooky evening of fun at our annual Haunted House to benefit the Council of Social Concern!

Bring in food items listed below/cash donation to support the Council of Social Concern's Thanksgiving baskets. Items must be new AND NOT PAST EXPIRATION!
Items needed are: boxed instant mashed potatoes, cake mixes, penne/ziti/rigatoni, jars of sauce, knorr rice,cookies/crackers, hot chocolate mix, jelly, cold cereal, beef stew, pancake mix.

We look forward to seeing you there! ??

Living Independently at Home - first in a series for Solo Agers

Minuteman Senior Services will present resources that enable older adults to continue living at home. Learn what’s available; whether you need services today or want to know what’s available for future needs. While open to all, the presentation will focus on the unique needs of Solo Agers – those without the support of adult children or family. An audience discussion will follow the presentation. To register: call 781-721-7136 or visit www.jenkscenter.org

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Local is the Path Forward

The Network for Social Justice invites you to TWO NETWORK GATHERINGS to share concerns and talk about ways to move forward, as a community, in the aftermath of the election.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Tuesday, November 12, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Road

and/or

Friday, November 15, 9:45 - 11:00 AM
Winchester Public Library, Large Meeting Room
80 Washington Street
Questions: office@nfsj.org

Local is the Path Forward

The Network for Social Justice invites you to TWO NETWORK GATHERINGS to share concerns and talk about ways to move forward, as a community, in the aftermath of the election.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Tuesday, November 12, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Road

and/or

Friday, November 15, 9:45 - 11:00 AM
Winchester Public Library, Large Meeting Room
80 Washington Street
Questions: office@nfsj.org

LWV Civic Leadership Award 2024

The League of Women Voters of Winchester is pleased to announce this year's Civic Leadership Award will be presented to Gloria Legvold. Gloria has provided a tremendous service to the community over many years through her work with the League, Winchester Unitarian Social Action & Outreach Committee, and the Network for Social Justice (formerly, the Winchester Multicultural Network). Gloria served on the Network Board from 2006-2017, and its Steering Committee from 2017-2020. She is a life-time member of the League, and has been a collaborative and generous leader and mentor in many

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