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Zumba Mornings @ WinRec

Looking to change up your workout? Zumba is an easy to follow, calorie burning, dance fitness party. It combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout. Feel the music and let loose! Beginners welcome, no experience required. (12 weeks). Date: Mondays, January 23rd - April 24th (Off 2/20, 4/17) Time: 9:00AM - 10:00PM Location: Winchester Recreation Fee: $215.00 $18.00 (One class trial - limit 1 per person) Instructor: Laura Gordon **If you would like to register after the program has started please reach out to mross@winchester.us

WRAP After School 2023-2024 Registration Opens! (Grades K-5th)

The Winchester Recreation Department offers an EEC licensed after school childcare program for children entering K – 6 at our WRAP program, centrally located in the Recreation Department Mystic Building at 263 Main Street. The WRAP program is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care and follows the Winchester Public School Calendar. Care is provided on all early release days, as those costs are built into the monthly fees. Each WRAP classroom is specifically designed and outfitted with age-specific equipment and materials for a developmentally friendly space for each grade. The WRAP program has use of the gym, a newly renovated sport court, 2 age specific playgrounds and opportunities for children to enroll in a wide variety of enrichment programs offered at the Rec. Department during their afterschool care.

Teen Depression: What Parents, Schools, & Communities Can Do

Simply Sitting in Silence

"What keeps my heart awake is colorful silence." - Claude Monet 9:30am Wednesday mornings in Ripley Chapel of First Congregational Church,(in the back of the white church at the Town Common). Non-sectarian, non-political, non-verbal, just plain being in silence together for 20 minutes. Call it meditation, centering prayer, mindfulness, relaxation. Keep your heart awake. All are welcome.

Tutankhamun - The Lost Treasures with Nate Ramsayer

Join Nate a biblical scholar, archaeologist, and professional singer for a presentation on King Tutankhamun. Learn how in 1922 Egyptologist Howard Carter made one of the most memorable discoveries of all time—the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Learn why this was a noteworthy find and why he was the most well-known pharaoh from ancient Egypt. Follow the footsteps of Howard Carter from 100 years ago and delve into the Valley of the Kings in search of this ancient legacy! Register at www.jenkscenter.org to obtain the Zoom Link. Sponsored by the John and Mary Murphy Foundation.

Adult Yoga @ WinRec

YOGA + MINDFULNESS for STRESS RELIEF (18+) Increase your strength, balance and flexibility with mindful movements. Calm your mind and sooth your nervous system with simple and effective breathing and meditation techniques. These welcoming classes are designed to guide beginners as well as experienced yogis looking to return to the heart of their practice.

Adult Table Top Tennis @ WinRec

ADULT OPEN TABLE TENNIS We are excited to bring one of the fastest growing sports to Winchester! Open play will be available for beginners, experienced, as well as those players new to the sport. During this two hour program, open play will be available with light instruction from our coaches that will include fundamental table tennis techniques and as well as match strategies. Maximum of sixteen players per session. (10 weeks) Date: Thursdays, January 26th - April 6th (Off 2/23) Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Fee: $15 per night - must pre-register and pay online prior $135 when registering for all 10 weeks (Save $15) Location: Winchester Recreation Instructor: Shaya & Qiumar Hedayatian

Adult Table Top Tennis @ WinRec

ADULT OPEN TABLE TENNIS We are excited to bring one of the fastest growing sports to Winchester! Open play will be available for beginners, experienced, as well as those players new to the sport. During this two hour program, open play will be available with light instruction from our coaches that will include fundamental table tennis techniques and as well as match strategies. Maximum of sixteen players per session. (10 weeks) Date: Thursdays, January 26th - April 6th (Off 2/23) Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Fee: $15 per night - must pre-register and pay online prior $135 when registering for all 10 weeks (Save $15) Location: Winchester Recreation Instructor: Shaya & Qiumar Hedayatian

Babes in Artland @ WinRec (2-4yrs)

This program encourages parents and children to interact in a creative and challenging environment with their children, along with social involvement with other preschool children. Children will explore working with paint, glue and other craft materials. Parents and children will have loads of fun when they team up and create all sorts of crafts. (8 week sessions) Date: Fridays, January 27th-March 24th (Off 2/24) Time: 10:00AM - 10:45AM Location: Winchester Recreation Fee: $115.00 Instructor: Carol McCollem (EEC Certified Child Care Director)

Wilson Science & Technology Forum at the Jenks Center

Wayne Sharfin, Aegis Lightwave on Engaging Middle School Kids on Science and Engineering. Register at www.jenkscenter.org to obtain the Zoom link.

NIGHT TO SHINE - Come cheer on the guests walking the red carpet!

Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God's love, for people with special needs and disabilities, ages 14 and older. This prom is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and hosted by Hope Christian Church. WInchester residents are invited to cheer on 100 guests as they walk down the red carpet at the Town Hall to enter the prom. Come pack out the sides of the red carpet with people of all ages to cheer on each honored guest as they make their grand entrance! Arrive by 5:20 as the first guests arrive at 5:30. Please do not park at the Jenks lot as it is reserved for our guests.

Chili Cook-off to Benefit New England Justice for our Neighbors

Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church is happy to invite you to our 6th annual (though not consecutive, thanks to Covid) Chili Cook-Off, benefitting New England Justice For Our Neighbors! The money we raise through this event helps support free legal counsel for immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in the area, provided by NEJFON, in their clinics located across Massachusetts (Lawrence, Lowell, Springfield, and Worcester). Visit our website for more information, or to enter your favorite chili recipe!

President Lincoln’s Enduring Legacy of Leadership: Justice Dennis Curran

Join Justice Dennis Curran as he examines how, as a politician, Lincoln mastered the art of communication and compromise; and as a leader, envisioned a goal and attained it by tempering responsibility and determination with compassion and hope. Justice Dennis J. Curran served as a Massachusetts trial judge for 15 years. He is a graduate of Boston Latin School and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and his law degree from the University of Virginia. Justice Curran was featured last year on C-SPAN 2 and is a regular speaker at the Wellesley-Weston Lifetime Learning program. He has served as a Professor of Practice at Tufts University and teaches at Brown University’s summer program. Register to obtain the Zoom link. Sponsored by a generous grant from The Cummings Foundation.

Zumba Mornings @ WinRec

Looking to change up your workout? Zumba is an easy to follow, calorie burning, dance fitness party. It combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout. Feel the music and let loose! Beginners welcome, no experience required. (12 weeks). Date: Mondays, January 23rd - April 24th (Off 2/20, 4/17) Time: 9:00AM - 10:00PM Location: Winchester Recreation Fee: $215.00 $18.00 (One class trial - limit 1 per person) Instructor: Laura Gordon **If you would like to register after the program has started please reach out to mross@winchester.us

Love Triangles in Classical Hollywood Film with Debra Block

Join theatre director Debra Block to discuss complicated love relationships in “golden age” film! Register to obtain the Zoom link. Sponsored by a generous grant from The Cummings Foundation.

Greatest Love Songs of All Time with John Clark

Join John Clark for a presentation on the most cherished and enduring love songs of the 20th century. This program will include classics from the teens (Me and My Gal) to 1972’s (First Time Ever I Saw Your Face).Some of our very best songwriters will be represented here, like Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust, Cole Porter’s, I’ve Got You Under My Skin and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Some Enchanted Evening. And our most popular singers show up as well, including Tony Bennett’s The Way You Look Tonight, Nat King Cole with Unforgettable, Elvis Presley singing Can’t Help Falling in Love and of course Frank Sinatra. Register at www.jenkscenter.org Sponsored by the John and Mary Murphy Foundation.

Composer’s Corner with Guest Eva Gertz and Host Andrew Celentano

Join our host Andrew Celentano, a talented local pianist and composer himself, for an interesting interview with Eva Gertz, a multi-faceted musician, born and raised in a Boston suburb. Her background lies in classical and jazz piano training, which later developed into arranging, directing, composition, and production at Berklee College of Music. Following school, she worked in New York as a music educator, accompanist, and composer’s assistant for Broadway level professionals. She also delved heavily into entertainment as a dueling pianist onboard cruise ships and in Manhattan, and as a wedding band singer and keyboardist with Silver Arrow Band. Currently Eva is working on her next album which is crowd-funded and inspired by a big road trip she undertook in 2021. Eva works at Berklee teaching arranging, and lives in Massachusetts. Register to obtain the Zoom link. Sponsored by a generous grant from The Cummings Foundation.

Simply Sitting in Silence

"What keeps my heart awake is colorful silence." - Claude Monet 9:30am Wednesday mornings in Ripley Chapel of First Congregational Church,(in the back of the white church at the Town Common). Non-sectarian, non-political, non-verbal, just plain being in silence together for 20 minutes. Call it meditation, centering prayer, mindfulness, relaxation. Keep your heart awake. All are welcome.

Adult Yoga @ WinRec

YOGA + MINDFULNESS for STRESS RELIEF (18+) Increase your strength, balance and flexibility with mindful movements. Calm your mind and sooth your nervous system with simple and effective breathing and meditation techniques. These welcoming classes are designed to guide beginners as well as experienced yogis looking to return to the heart of their practice.

New Hope Baptist Church and the History of Winchester's African American Community 1870-1970 with Nancy Schrock

Nancy Schrock, Collections Curator at the Historical Society, will share the history of the New Hope Baptist Church and Winchester's African American community in 1870-1970. This event is co-sponsored by the Winchester Historical Society and the Network of Social Justice.

Adult Table Top Tennis @ WinRec

ADULT OPEN TABLE TENNIS We are excited to bring one of the fastest growing sports to Winchester! Open play will be available for beginners, experienced, as well as those players new to the sport. During this two hour program, open play will be available with light instruction from our coaches that will include fundamental table tennis techniques and as well as match strategies. Maximum of sixteen players per session. (10 weeks) Date: Thursdays, January 26th - April 6th (Off 2/23) Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Fee: $15 per night - must pre-register and pay online prior $135 when registering for all 10 weeks (Save $15) Location: Winchester Recreation Instructor: Shaya & Qiumar Hedayatian

Adult Table Top Tennis @ WinRec

ADULT OPEN TABLE TENNIS We are excited to bring one of the fastest growing sports to Winchester! Open play will be available for beginners, experienced, as well as those players new to the sport. During this two hour program, open play will be available with light instruction from our coaches that will include fundamental table tennis techniques and as well as match strategies. Maximum of sixteen players per session. (10 weeks) Date: Thursdays, January 26th - April 6th (Off 2/23) Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Fee: $15 per night - must pre-register and pay online prior $135 when registering for all 10 weeks (Save $15) Location: Winchester Recreation Instructor: Shaya & Qiumar Hedayatian

Babes in Artland @ WinRec (2-4yrs)

This program encourages parents and children to interact in a creative and challenging environment with their children, along with social involvement with other preschool children. Children will explore working with paint, glue and other craft materials. Parents and children will have loads of fun when they team up and create all sorts of crafts. (8 week sessions) Date: Fridays, January 27th-March 24th (Off 2/24) Time: 10:00AM - 10:45AM Location: Winchester Recreation Fee: $115.00 Instructor: Carol McCollem (EEC Certified Child Care Director)

Zumba Mornings @ WinRec

Looking to change up your workout? Zumba is an easy to follow, calorie burning, dance fitness party. It combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout. Feel the music and let loose! Beginners welcome, no experience required. (12 weeks). Date: Mondays, January 23rd - April 24th (Off 2/20, 4/17) Time: 9:00AM - 10:00PM Location: Winchester Recreation Fee: $215.00 $18.00 (One class trial - limit 1 per person) Instructor: Laura Gordon **If you would like to register after the program has started please reach out to mross@winchester.us

The History of America’s Kitchens with Nancy Carlisle

Historic New England curator Nancy Carlisle will discuss how the American kitchen has evolved from the seventeenth-century to the present. Drawing on her book America’s Kitchens, co-authored with Melinda Narardinov, Ms. Carlisle will discuss technological and social changes that have taken place in this room and suggest how these innovations have transformed kitchen work and changed women’s lives. Register to obtain the Zoom link. Sponsored by a generous grant from The Cummings Foundation.

Simply Sitting in Silence

"What keeps my heart awake is colorful silence." - Claude Monet 9:30am Wednesday mornings in Ripley Chapel of First Congregational Church,(in the back of the white church at the Town Common). Non-sectarian, non-political, non-verbal, just plain being in silence together for 20 minutes. Call it meditation, centering prayer, mindfulness, relaxation. Keep your heart awake. All are welcome.

Adult Yoga @ WinRec

YOGA + MINDFULNESS for STRESS RELIEF (18+) Increase your strength, balance and flexibility with mindful movements. Calm your mind and sooth your nervous system with simple and effective breathing and meditation techniques. These welcoming classes are designed to guide beginners as well as experienced yogis looking to return to the heart of their practice.

Adult Table Tennis @ WinRec

ADULT OPEN TABLE TENNIS We are excited to bring one of the fastest growing sports to Winchester! Open play will be available for beginners, experienced, as well as those players new to the sport. During this two hour program, open play will be available with light instruction from our coaches that will include fundamental table tennis techniques and as well as match strategies. Maximum of sixteen players per session. (10 weeks) Date: Thursdays, January 26th - April 6th (Off 2/23) Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Fee: $15 per night - must pre-register and pay online prior $135 when registering for all 10 weeks (Save $15) Location: Winchester Recreation Instructor: Shaya & Qiumar Hedayatian

Adult Table Top Tennis @ WinRec

ADULT OPEN TABLE TENNIS We are excited to bring one of the fastest growing sports to Winchester! Open play will be available for beginners, experienced, as well as those players new to the sport. During this two hour program, open play will be available with light instruction from our coaches that will include fundamental table tennis techniques and as well as match strategies. Maximum of sixteen players per session. (10 weeks) Date: Thursdays, January 26th - April 6th (Off 2/23) Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM Fee: $15 per night - must pre-register and pay online prior $135 when registering for all 10 weeks (Save $15) Location: Winchester Recreation Instructor: Shaya & Qiumar Hedayatian

Babes in Artland @ WinRec (2-4yrs)

This program encourages parents and children to interact in a creative and challenging environment with their children, along with social involvement with other preschool children. Children will explore working with paint, glue and other craft materials. Parents and children will have loads of fun when they team up and create all sorts of crafts. (8 week sessions) Date: Fridays, January 27th-March 24th (Off 2/24) Time: 10:00AM - 10:45AM Location: Winchester Recreation Fee: $115.00 Instructor: Carol McCollem (EEC Certified Child Care Director)

Wilson Science & Technology Forum at the Jenks Center

Rich Adler, Founder, Decision Path (USA) on Bending the Law of Unintended Consequences - A Test Drive Method for Critical Decision Making. Register to obtain the Zoom link.

Zumba Mornings @ WinRec

Looking to change up your workout? Zumba is an easy to follow, calorie burning, dance fitness party. It combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout. Feel the music and let loose! Beginners welcome, no experience required. (12 weeks). Date: Mondays, January 23rd - April 24th (Off 2/20, 4/17) Time: 9:00AM - 10:00PM Location: Winchester Recreation Fee: $215.00 $18.00 (One class trial - limit 1 per person) Instructor: Laura Gordon **If you would like to register after the program has started please reach out to mross@winchester.us

Youth Mental Health First Aid - Evening Edition

Two sessions. February 26th and March 6th. You need to attend both sessions. Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance-use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. instructors will discuss trauma, self-care, and the impact of social media and bullying. You’ll build skills and the confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling.

Heartsaver CPR (16+)

HEARTSAVER CLASS CPR Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone, including those with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (for example, OSHA), or other requirements. These courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. In this Heartsaver course, students will receive a course completion card that is valid for 2 years. Date: Tuesday, February 28th Time: 6:30PM - 9:00PM Location: Winchester Recreation Fee: $80.00 Instructor: Catherine Donaghey, First Response

Shoe Obsession with The Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto: Yvette Brown

Join Yvette for a discussion on how foot has taken on many meanings from privilege and status to provide a steady consumer base for enterprises. How the wearing of shoes communicates a message of culture, style, and sometimes status. Learn how shoes reflect your personality, thoughts, and state of mind. Yvette Brown is the Head of Education at the Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto, Canada. Her role is to deliver educational programs and activities for all ages that broaden the understanding of the history and cultural significance of footwear. In addition to working at Bata Shoe Museum, Yvette has worked at Sheridan College, in Ontario, Canada, as a professor and holds a Master’s degree in Adult Education. Register to obtain Zoom link. Sponsored by a generous grant from The Cummings Foundation.

LAST DAY FOR REGISTRARS TO FILE NOMINATION PAPERS WITH TOWN CLERK

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CANDIDACY FOR TOWN ELECTION

EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING

SELECT BOARD

(REVISED) HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEETING

RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING

Attending Select Board meeting to discuss FY23 COLA

FIELD MANAGMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

PLANNING BOARD MEETING

WINCHESTER COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING

CAPITAL PLANNING COMMITTEE

DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING

NORTHEAST METRO REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT-SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING

NORTHEAST METRO REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING

TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING

IN PERSON