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January 21, 2020, 1:00 PM
A Photo Travelog: Crete, Santorini, Paros and Athens 2020-01-21T13:00:00Sail across Homer’s “wine-dark sea” for a photo journey with Tony Conte. Visit the ancient island of Crete and the Cycladic Islands of Santorini, Paros, and Antiparos. Learn about their history, culture and foods and then visit Greece’s capital, Athens, also called the oldest European city. A tour you can take from the comfort of our warm Jenks Center.
Event LocationJenks Center, 109 Skillings RoadWinchesterMA01890 Sail across Homer’s “wine-dark sea” for a photo journey with Tony Conte. Visit the ancient island of Crete and the Cycladic Islands of Santorini, Paros, and Antiparos. Learn about their history, culture and foods and then visit Greece’s capital, Athens, also called the oldest European city. A tour you can take from the comfort of our warm Jenks Center.
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January 21, 2020, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM @ Brio Integrated Theatre
ASL Beginner Classes2020-01-21T18:15:00Learn a new language, a visual language “American Signing Language” in our 10 Week Course. If you have never taken a beginner ASL course or want to take another one, this is the course for you. “Keep Calm and Sign On”. In this fun and engaging class, you will learn the alphabet, basic phrases in fun engaging ways. Drop-Ins are welcome to join in!
No classes Feb 18 and March 17
This course will be taught by ASL teacher, Ali Coakley.
Ali Coakley is a state-certified ASL teacher and interpreter. She is involved in the local deaf community, always expanding her knowledge of the culture and language.
Brio Integrated Theatre32 Swanton StreetWinchesterMA01890 Learn a new language, a visual language “American Signing Language” in our 10 Week Course. If you have never taken a beginner ASL course or want to take another one, this is the course for you. “Keep Calm and Sign On”. In this fun and engaging class, you will learn the alphabet, basic phrases in fun engaging ways. Drop-Ins are welcome to join in!
No classes Feb 18 and March 17
This course will be taught by ASL teacher, Ali Coakley.
Ali Coakley is a state-certified ASL teacher and interpreter. She is involved in the local deaf community, always expanding her knowledge of the culture and language.
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January 21, 2020, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Brio Integrated Theatre
ASL Intermediate Classes2020-01-21T19:30:00Discover more about this visual language – American Signing Language. In this 10 week conversational classes you will learn new phrasings and vocabulary. You will learn to be more fluent and comfortable with your signing. For students who have taken a beginner ASL course and know how to sign the alphabet.
-- Drop-Ins are welcome to join! No classes on February 18 & March 17
This course will be taught by ASL teacher, Ali Coakley.
Ali Coakley is a state-certified ASL teacher and interpreter. She is involved in the local deaf community, always expanding her knowledge of the culture and language.
Brio Integrated Theatre 32 Swanton StreetWinchesterMA01890 Discover more about this visual language – American Signing Language. In this 10 week conversational classes you will learn new phrasings and vocabulary. You will learn to be more fluent and comfortable with your signing. For students who have taken a beginner ASL course and know how to sign the alphabet.
-- Drop-Ins are welcome to join! No classes on February 18 & March 17
This course will be taught by ASL teacher, Ali Coakley.
Ali Coakley is a state-certified ASL teacher and interpreter. She is involved in the local deaf community, always expanding her knowledge of the culture and language.
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January 22, 2020, 11:00 AM
Coffee and Books: The Library Book 2020-01-22T11:00:00January’s reading, The Library Book by Susan Orlean chronicles the Los Angeles Public Library fire and its aftermath to showcase the larger, crucial role libraries play in peoples’ lives. Read this book and join Ann Wirtanen, Director of the Winchester Public Library, as she leads a discussion to further our enjoyment and understanding.
Event LocationJenks Center, 109 Skillings RoadWinchesterMA01890 January’s reading, The Library Book by Susan Orlean chronicles the Los Angeles Public Library fire and its aftermath to showcase the larger, crucial role libraries play in peoples’ lives. Read this book and join Ann Wirtanen, Director of the Winchester Public Library, as she leads a discussion to further our enjoyment and understanding.
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January 22, 2020, 1:00 PM
WinPower Community Electricity Update2020-01-22T13:00:00Winchester's Energy Conservation Coordinator will provide an update on the renewed contract for Winchester's Community Aggregated Electricity program. The information will include the new rates for the 2020 - 2022 contract, how to be sure you are enrolled with the town's program, how to opt up to 100% renewable electricity and more. Bring your bill and your questions and a neighbor!
Event LocationJenks Center, 109 Skillings RoadWinchesterMA01890 Winchester's Energy Conservation Coordinator will provide an update on the renewed contract for Winchester's Community Aggregated Electricity program. The information will include the new rates for the 2020 - 2022 contract, how to be sure you are enrolled with the town's program, how to opt up to 100% renewable electricity and more. Bring your bill and your questions and a neighbor!
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January 23, 2020, 11:00 AM
Caregiver Support Group 2020-01-23T11:00:00Caregiver Group is intended for families, partners, and other caregivers of adults with disorders such as Alzheimer’s, stroke, brain injury, and other chronic debilitating health conditions. The group offers a safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges, and rewards of providing care for a loved one. In January, we will explore creating healthy and safe boundaries. The Caregiver’s Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month. Registration required.
Event LocationJenks Center, 109 Skillings RoadWinchesterMA01890 Caregiver Group is intended for families, partners, and other caregivers of adults with disorders such as Alzheimer’s, stroke, brain injury, and other chronic debilitating health conditions. The group offers a safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges, and rewards of providing care for a loved one. In January, we will explore creating healthy and safe boundaries. The Caregiver’s Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month. Registration required.
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January 23, 2020, 1:30 PM
Lunch & Learn: Moving in the Right Direction 2020-01-23T13:30:00If you are thinking of moving in the new year you will want to hear this discussion from Joan Theuer of Leading Edge Realty. Moving out of a place you’ve lived in for a long time can be overwhelming both physically and emotionally. This program promises to help make the transition a little easier for you. Joan will review important items to consider, ways you can prepare and key real estate tips to maximize your profit when planning your move. Don’t go it alone -- give her a shout! There will be a professional organizer and mortgage loan officer on hand to answer any additional questions you may have. Lunch will be provided, sponsored by Leading Edge Realty. Registration required.
Event LocationJenks Center, 109 Skillings RoadWinchesterMA01890 If you are thinking of moving in the new year you will want to hear this discussion from Joan Theuer of Leading Edge Realty. Moving out of a place you’ve lived in for a long time can be overwhelming both physically and emotionally. This program promises to help make the transition a little easier for you. Joan will review important items to consider, ways you can prepare and key real estate tips to maximize your profit when planning your move. Don’t go it alone -- give her a shout! There will be a professional organizer and mortgage loan officer on hand to answer any additional questions you may have. Lunch will be provided, sponsored by Leading Edge Realty. Registration required.
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January 23, 2020, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Americana Slow Jam - Bluegrass & Roots Music2020-01-23T19:00:00Join Winchester Community Music School for an acoustic evening of Americana classics – blues, Bluegrass, and classic hits that twang! This jam session offers a great entry level experience for those who want to learn how to play with each other in a jam setting, as well as being appropriate for more accomplished or advanced players. Songs are projected onto a screen to help you follow along, and host Steve Latanision will be on hand to help with chords and scales. We'll start with 20-30 well known Americana genre tunes to choose from (including Angel from Montgomery, Old Joe Clark, Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Friend of the Devil, and Rider). You can add your own favorite song if you bring a legible lead sheet. Note that this is an all acoustic evening – bring out your guitars, banjos, mandolins, and fiddles. Free admission. For more information, call 781-721-2950 or visit www.winchestermusic.org. Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Avenue, Winchester.
Event LocationWinchester Community Music SchoolWinchesterMA01890 Join Winchester Community Music School for an acoustic evening of Americana classics – blues, Bluegrass, and classic hits that twang! This jam session offers a great entry level experience for those who want to learn how to play with each other in a jam setting, as well as being appropriate for more accomplished or advanced players. Songs are projected onto a screen to help you follow along, and host Steve Latanision will be on hand to help with chords and scales. We'll start with 20-30 well known Americana genre tunes to choose from (including Angel from Montgomery, Old Joe Clark, Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Friend of the Devil, and Rider). You can add your own favorite song if you bring a legible lead sheet. Note that this is an all acoustic evening – bring out your guitars, banjos, mandolins, and fiddles. Free admission. For more information, call 781-721-2950 or visit www.winchestermusic.org. Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Avenue, Winchester.
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January 24, 2020, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Winchester Unitarian Church
Jazz in the Sanctuary Presents a "Saxophone Summit"2020-01-24T20:00:00A jazz sextet featuring some of Boston's best young saxophonists will pay tribute to the saxophone and its preeminent role in jazz music at Jazz in the Sanctuary’s “Saxophone Summit,” Friday, January 24th, 8:00 p.m., at Winchester Unitarian Society, 478 Main Street. The program highlights many of the jazz greats who contributed to the jazz saxophone tradition, including John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, and Coleman Hawkins. Featured performers are Mike Tucker on tenor sax, Lihi Haruvi on soprano sax, and Mark Zaleski on alto sax, with John Kramer on piano, Mark Pucci on bass, and Yoron Israel on drums. A reception will follow the concert. The venue is handicapped accessible, and free street parking is available.
Winchester Unitarian Church478 Main StreetWinchesterMA01890 A jazz sextet featuring some of Boston's best young saxophonists will pay tribute to the saxophone and its preeminent role in jazz music at Jazz in the Sanctuary’s “Saxophone Summit,” Friday, January 24th, 8:00 p.m., at Winchester Unitarian Society, 478 Main Street. The program highlights many of the jazz greats who contributed to the jazz saxophone tradition, including John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, and Coleman Hawkins. Featured performers are Mike Tucker on tenor sax, Lihi Haruvi on soprano sax, and Mark Zaleski on alto sax, with John Kramer on piano, Mark Pucci on bass, and Yoron Israel on drums. A reception will follow the concert. The venue is handicapped accessible, and free street parking is available.
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January 26, 2020, 1:00 PM
Brio Theater Expressive Painting Workshop2020-01-26T13:00:00Learn the art of expressive painting in this freestyle workshop with artist, Eli Portman. Experiment with different colors and brushes on various textures and surfaces with warm guidance and encouragement from the artist. A great activity for the aspiring painter or anyone who just wants to experiment with the gestural, physical and sensory experience that painting provides. You may bring in a photo or object for inspiration, but it is not necessary. All abilities and ages 12 and older welcome! Registration required at: www.briotheatre.org/events. Sponsored by Brio Theatre and a grant from The Cummings Foundation.
Event LocationJenks Center, 109 Skillings RoadWinchesterMA01890 Learn the art of expressive painting in this freestyle workshop with artist, Eli Portman. Experiment with different colors and brushes on various textures and surfaces with warm guidance and encouragement from the artist. A great activity for the aspiring painter or anyone who just wants to experiment with the gestural, physical and sensory experience that painting provides. You may bring in a photo or object for inspiration, but it is not necessary. All abilities and ages 12 and older welcome! Registration required at: www.briotheatre.org/events. Sponsored by Brio Theatre and a grant from The Cummings Foundation.
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January 26, 2020, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ The Jenks Center
Painting Workshop with Artist Eli Portman2020-01-26T13:00:00We will be working with tempera paints and learning to experiment with different colors and brushes on various different surfaces. Students will get the chance to paint and to explore with warm guidance and encouragement. This is a great activity for the aspiring painter who enjoys working with their hands, and with the gestural, physical and sensory experience that painting can provide!
This workshop is for all abilities and ages (12 years old to adults).
Paints, brushes, and canvases will be provided.
Open to the public free of charge. Wear clothing that you can paint in!
The Jenks Center109 Skillings RdWinchesterMA01890 We will be working with tempera paints and learning to experiment with different colors and brushes on various different surfaces. Students will get the chance to paint and to explore with warm guidance and encouragement. This is a great activity for the aspiring painter who enjoys working with their hands, and with the gestural, physical and sensory experience that painting can provide!
This workshop is for all abilities and ages (12 years old to adults).
Paints, brushes, and canvases will be provided.
Open to the public free of charge. Wear clothing that you can paint in!
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January 28, 2020, 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Podiatry Clinic2020-01-28T09:15:00The Jenks offers podiatry services twice a month: the first Thursday (10 am-1 pm) and the fourth Tuesday (9:15 am-12:15 pm). Dr. Gregorian, a Board-Certified Podiatrist, brings her own equipment and charges $35.00 made payable to her (check or cash, please). Appointments required. Call to schedule.
Event LocationJenks Center, 109 Skillings RoadWinchesterMA01890 The Jenks offers podiatry services twice a month: the first Thursday (10 am-1 pm) and the fourth Tuesday (9:15 am-12:15 pm). Dr. Gregorian, a Board-Certified Podiatrist, brings her own equipment and charges $35.00 made payable to her (check or cash, please). Appointments required. Call to schedule.
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January 28, 2020, 10:30 AM
Memory Café 2020-01-28T10:30:00Start the New Year off with the Jenks Memory Café where Fitness instructor Farhana Stevenson will introduce the Eccentrics Workout. Created in 1997 by Miranda? Esmonde-White, one of America’s greatest educators of healthy aging, this exercise uses dynamic stretching and strengthening techniques to engage our 650 muscles and 360 joints, promoting flexibility, mobility and pain-relief. Light refreshments served. Wear comfortable clothing. Registration required.
Event LocationJenks Center, 109 Skillings RoadWinchesterMA01890 Start the New Year off with the Jenks Memory Café where Fitness instructor Farhana Stevenson will introduce the Eccentrics Workout. Created in 1997 by Miranda? Esmonde-White, one of America’s greatest educators of healthy aging, this exercise uses dynamic stretching and strengthening techniques to engage our 650 muscles and 360 joints, promoting flexibility, mobility and pain-relief. Light refreshments served. Wear comfortable clothing. Registration required.
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January 28, 2020, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM @ Brio Integrated Theatre
ASL Beginner Classes2020-01-28T18:15:00Learn a new language, a visual language “American Signing Language” in our 10 Week Course. If you have never taken a beginner ASL course or want to take another one, this is the course for you. “Keep Calm and Sign On”. In this fun and engaging class, you will learn the alphabet, basic phrases in fun engaging ways. Drop-Ins are welcome to join in!
No classes Feb 18 and March 17
This course will be taught by ASL teacher, Ali Coakley.
Ali Coakley is a state-certified ASL teacher and interpreter. She is involved in the local deaf community, always expanding her knowledge of the culture and language.
Brio Integrated Theatre32 Swanton StreetWinchesterMA01890 Learn a new language, a visual language “American Signing Language” in our 10 Week Course. If you have never taken a beginner ASL course or want to take another one, this is the course for you. “Keep Calm and Sign On”. In this fun and engaging class, you will learn the alphabet, basic phrases in fun engaging ways. Drop-Ins are welcome to join in!
No classes Feb 18 and March 17
This course will be taught by ASL teacher, Ali Coakley.
Ali Coakley is a state-certified ASL teacher and interpreter. She is involved in the local deaf community, always expanding her knowledge of the culture and language.
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January 28, 2020, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Winchester Unitarian Society Metcalf Hall
ABCs of Racism: Starting the Conversation about Race and Racism with Kids2020-01-28T19:00:00This interactive workshop led by Boston-based racial justice educators Wee the People will explore the barriers that prevent adults from talking about race and racism with kids, examine the social science of race awareness in children, and identify strategies to start the conversation with kids about the complexities of race, racism, and racial differences.
Winchester Unitarian Society Metcalf Hall478 Main StreetWinchesterMA01890 This interactive workshop led by Boston-based racial justice educators Wee the People will explore the barriers that prevent adults from talking about race and racism with kids, examine the social science of race awareness in children, and identify strategies to start the conversation with kids about the complexities of race, racism, and racial differences.
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January 28, 2020, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Brio Integrated Theatre
ASL Intermediate Classes2020-01-28T19:30:00Discover more about this visual language – American Signing Language. In this 10 week conversational classes you will learn new phrasings and vocabulary. You will learn to be more fluent and comfortable with your signing. For students who have taken a beginner ASL course and know how to sign the alphabet.
-- Drop-Ins are welcome to join! No classes on February 18 & March 17
This course will be taught by ASL teacher, Ali Coakley.
Ali Coakley is a state-certified ASL teacher and interpreter. She is involved in the local deaf community, always expanding her knowledge of the culture and language.
Brio Integrated Theatre 32 Swanton StreetWinchesterMA01890 Discover more about this visual language – American Signing Language. In this 10 week conversational classes you will learn new phrasings and vocabulary. You will learn to be more fluent and comfortable with your signing. For students who have taken a beginner ASL course and know how to sign the alphabet.
-- Drop-Ins are welcome to join! No classes on February 18 & March 17
This course will be taught by ASL teacher, Ali Coakley.
Ali Coakley is a state-certified ASL teacher and interpreter. She is involved in the local deaf community, always expanding her knowledge of the culture and language.
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