Community

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

Safe Roads, Safe Sidewalks: A Community Forum on Bike and Scooter Safety

There are so many kinds of bikes and scooters now: pedal-powered and motorized. What is the right one for you and your family members?

Please join MA Safe Routes to School, the Winchester Police Department, and City Cycle to learn about general bike/scooter safety, along with the how, what, where, and why of e-bikes/scooters.

Understanding the rules and expectations needed to be safe on pedal-powered and motorized bikes and scooters is important for everyone.

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School of Honk Marches in Winchester!

On August 24, School of HONK comes Winchester for a meet-up and parade where friends and neighbors learn to play lively, spontaneous music together! This visit is an opportunity for everyone in town to join by playing an instrument, dancing, or just joining the parade. All levels of ability are welcome, even those who have never played before.

School of HONK is a radically inclusive brass band and all ages music school, powered by volunteer mentor musicians and popular dance tunes from around the world. They take their moves and grooves to the streets almost every Sunday afternoon, usually in

Self-Care for Parents: Where Do I Find the Energy I Need?

Parent to Parent is thrilled to kick off a new year with a special event featuring Carrie Stack, M.Ed.

Carrie is a certified Life Coach, author, and motivational speaker who will share her most popular self-care strategies.

Thank you to the John and Mary Murphy Educational Foundation for their generous support of this program.

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September Members' Mingle!

This evening is all about you, our members, whose passion and support make everything we do possible. Our Members Mingle is about connecting with fellow photography enthusiasts, sharing your inspiration, and participating in the vibrant energy that makes the Griffin Museum such a special place. And what better way to celebrate you than being with other members and seeing the work of our Photography Atelier 39 exhibition! Eat, drink and be merry! Get ready for an evening of connection, inspiration, and of course, great photography.

Shredding event & Savers donation drive - May 9

Looking for where to donate clothes, fabric, linens, or books? Have shredding you want done? The Winchester Girl Scout travel group is raising money for our trips to Europe in 2027 & 2028 by offering some spring cleaning help on Saturday May 9 from 9 am to noon.

Shredding is donation per container (you decide the amount!) and we have a professional company coming with a truck that includes a camera, for those of you that professionally need to verify the documents are now confetti. We’ll be able to take cash, Venmo, and credit card.

For clothes, linens, fabric, etc we just ask that they

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Solo Ager Network Event: Smart Solutions to Thrive at Home

We will discuss how smart technology can be integrated into the home and daily routines to enhance the safety and independence of older adults in their homes & support the unique needs of solo agers by enhancing function, safety, independence, and peace of mind while facilitating aging in place goal.

Presenter: Julie Blodgett, T.H.R.I.V.E. Smart Solutions. Website: www.thrivesmartsolutions.com

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SoulCollage® Workshop

This workshop is designed for both newcomers and those with previous SoulCollage® experience.

SoulCollage® is an art 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 to be an artist to create beautiful SoulCollage® cards with rich meaning and messages for your life.

All materials and instruction are included to inspire your creative journey. Using scissors, glue, images, photos, and 8 X 5 mat board, you will be led on a path of self-discovery. We are all born creative and spend our adult lives

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Spirit Night!

Friday, September 18th - Spirit Night - Downtown Wincheter - 4:00-9:00 pm. The streets of downtown Winchester will be closed from 4 pm-9 pm, but stores and restaurants will be open! A live performance by Kimberly's Pocket Circus, high school and youth organizations will be selling Spirit Wear in booths on the streets and so much more!

WHS Varsity Games - starting at 4:15pm: Cheer on Varsity Field Hockey and the Girls Varsity Volleyball teams! Field Hockey faces off at 4:15pm at Knowlton field, and volleyball serves at 5:30pm in the High School Gym.

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Spirit Weekend Beer Garden

Join your neighbor's and friends to celebrate the Winchester Spirit on The Griffin Museum of Photography's beautiful outdoor patio! Live music provided by Kevin Haverty, beer poured by Arlington Brewing Co. and food for sale from Nouvelle Maison. This is intended as a family friendly event for all to enjoy and is brought to you by The Winchester Cultural District, The Winchester Chamber of Commerce and our sponsors, Catherine Albiani Real Estate , and Kate Maloney Interior Design.

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