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The Timeless Landscape of the Channel Islands with Barry Pell

Join Barry Pell for a Presentation on the Channel Islands, that’s located in the English Channel between England and France. He visited each of these distinctive islands, documenting its history and culture. Learn how during World War II, the Islands were the only British land occupied by the German Army, and Islanders’ lives were severely restricted. German defense fortifications still litter the islands, as well as sculptures and monuments celebrating the end of Occupation. Other than a few towns, the Islands are filled with farms, old stone homes, ancient churches with atmospheric cemeteries, and dramatic weathered rocky coastlines. Register at www.jenkscenter.org Sponsored by the John and Mary Murphy Foundation.

Youth Wellness & Sports: a Panel Discussion Hosted by the Leaders for an Equitable Tomorrow (LET) Program

Top athletes -- from US Olympic gymnast Simone Biles to Celtics Power Forward Grant Williams -- have brought the intersection of mental health and sports to the limelight. This program will feature a panel of therapists and former athletes to help youth explore how to give and receive support and find balance inside and out of the competitive sphere. The program kicks off with a mindfulness workshop followed by the panel. Hosted by Leaders for an Equitable Tomorrow (LET), a joint initiative of Social Capital Inc and NFSJ that seeks to advance the mental health awareness and engagement of suburban youth within, and beyond, Winchester and Woburn. Funding for LET is provided by Winchester Hospital Community Benefits. Questions: office@nfsj.org

Silent Sparks: The Wonderous Life of Fireflies with Dr. Sara Lewis

Join noted biologist, author, Tufts University professor and firefly expert Dr. Sara Lewis as she dives into the fascinating world of fireflies and reveals the most up-to-date discoveries about these beloved insects. From the meadows of New England and the hills of the Great Smoky Mountains to the rivers of Japan and mangrove forests of Malaysia, she will uncover the remarkable, dramatic stories of birth, courtship, romance, deceit, poison, and death among the fireflies. Sponsored by a generous grant from The Cummings Foundation, The Winchester Senior Association, and the Proceeds from the Holiday Recycle Sale.

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