Cultural

This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books. We will discuss James by Percival Everett at this meeting. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island until he can formulate a plan.

This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books. We will discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks at this meeting. A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history.

Join Amanda Holt and Renee D'Antuono, Occupational Therapists and Driving Rehabilitation Specialists at DriveRX, for expert insights on maintaining safe driving skills for older adults. Learn how to recognize and adapt to changing abilities, extend your time behind the wheel, and explore alternative transportation options to stay active and independent in your community when it's no longer safe to drive.

Imagine your home as a place where you feel safe, comfortable, and supported in your daily life. Shannon Hardy, occupational therapist at Healthy Aging PT, will discuss how scheduling a home visit and creating a personalized plan that fits your needs, can help you remain independent and injury-free. Learn how small changes can make a big difference - because your home should work for you, not the other way around!

Drawing a Circle of Love: Lent, Belonging, Sanctuary.

Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Jane Ring Frank, certified SoulCollage® facilitator, will guide a morning of creative, spiritual practice – Saturday, March 15, 9:00 am – noon. Together, we will seek the Divine, both within and without, through this intuitive act of creativity – with time for reflection, prayer, and silence.

SoulCollage® is a 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

Jane Ring Frank, certified SoulCollage® facilitator, will guide a morning of creative, spiritual practice. SoulCollage® is a 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 direction 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.

You must register to attend. To register for the

Walk. Dream. Imagine. Create.
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – Noon
Jane Ring Frank, certified SoulCollage® facilitator, will offer a workshop in the stunning Ripley Chapel that incorporates the church’s beautiful Reno Garden labyrinth with a deep spiritual SoulCollage® practice.
SoulCollage® is a 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. We will couple our “soul” work with a labyrinth walk

Experience sound healing with Little Star Yoga and Healing. You can lay on the floor (bring a yoga mat, blanket or cushion) or rest in a chair as you listen to sounds and vibrations that have healing qualities. What is sound healing? Throughout history, sound healings have been applied as a traditional form of treatment.

A fusion of visual art and music. Large scale projection fills the screen with stunning video art and the musicians perform original soundscape music.  It is a truly interactive show you won’t soon forget! Tickets $25–50.

This program will debut three new audio-visual compositions, feature some of the old favorites and audience submissions. The visuals will take you on a journey through nature photography, abstract video art, the wheat fields of Van Gogh, the dark power of the ocean, Ukrainian children’s artistic response to war, urban landscapes, and more. The original soundscape music is

Come hear panelists from SpeakOUT Boston, a nonprofit organization the supports LGBTQ+ community members and works to create positive change, as they share their personal stories. See Parent to Parent website for more information.