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

Super Agers: Who are they and the impact of longevity on their families, the economy and our healthcare system?

The Jenks Annual Symposium, featuring Dr. Alexandra Tourtourlou of Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital, who has been investigating the phenomenon of super aging since 2016. Dr. Jonathan Gruber, Ford Professor of MIT, will discuss challenges and solutions facing long term care. Dr. Heather Jones of Winchester Hospital addresses how healthcare institutions adapt to longevity in medical practice and their ability to prolong healthy living. Finally, we are pleased to announce that there will be a panel of super-aging Jenks patrons with their families to discuss the realities of

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Sweetheart Dance - Spring Fling

Calling all children. . . come celebrate the start of spring with your favorite adult! Enjoy delightful snacks, refreshing drinks, and music that’ll get you grooving! Prepare to join lively line dances, dive into interactive games, and compete for fun prizes!
Let’s make this spring celebration unforgettable!

Tickets: $40 for first 2 tickets, $15 for each additional family member.

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Swim Winchester Informational Session

Over the past few years, with generous financial support from the community, we’ve developed a business plan, carried out detailed and diligent site studies, and finalized a preliminary design for the aquatic center. We will be hosting an information session on March 28th from 7-8:30pm in the Large Meeting Room at the Winchester Public Library to provide a project update and answer questions. We hope that you can join us!

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Thanksgiving Market

Join us for the Annual Thanksgiving Farmers' Market at the Jenks Center.

OUTSIDE, on the lawn, enjoy the bounty of Lanni Orchards and Wright-Locke Farm, choose from Copicut’s selection of chicken, turkey parts, beef, pork and eggs, and savor fresh OMG Bagels, and Scones by Isobel.

INSIDE, Open Studio artists and artisans will showcase their beautiful pottery, photography, original paintings, and one-of-a-kind handbags — perfect for gifting or treating yourself. Market vendors will have breads, honey, and other treats for sale while four different ukulele groups perform.

Come, shop local, meet

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The Brennan Lecture: Tim Buckley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vanguard Group

Mr. Buckley will share foundational lessons in investing he has gathered over his four decades working to give investors the best chance for investment success. He will discuss Vanguard’s investment principles, the current state of passive and active investing, and how artificial intelligence and digital advice may shape the investing landscape in the future. Mr. Buckley has served as Vanguard’s CEO since 2018. Previously, Mr. Buckley was Vanguard's chief investment officer, overseeing the company's internally managed stock, bond, and money market portfolios as well as its investment research

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The Election Desk with Nicole Gallagher

Join us as we interview Nicole Gallagher, ABC networks Director of News Practices. Listen to how in the wake of the 2000 presidential election and the ensuing protracted vote recount, ABC News tasked her to organize the Decision Desk from the ground up. Now as a director rather than a producer, she handles the crucial task of delivering and explaining the team’s projections to the news team every Election Night. It’s a role that has become more challenging in the current times. Learn how she became intrigued by the forces behind popular movements, as well as questions of power and bias in the

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The Network Turns 35! Help Us Celebrate!

The Network turns 35 this spring!

We are excited to mark this milestone with a community celebration.

Please join us on Saturday, April 11, from 7:00 - 9:30 PM at the Sons of Italy. Connect with your local friends and neighbors as we share laughs with a special guest, comedian Jimmy Tingle.

More information to come as the event approaches. In the meantime, email office@nfsj.org with any questions.

 


 

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The Sandwich Generation: Finding Balance While Raising Children & Supporting Aging Parents

Millions of parents and caregivers are raising families while meeting the increasing care needs of their aging parents.

Please join us for a dynamic conversation with Liz O'Donnell, Caregiver, Local Expert and Author of the Nationally Recognized Wellness Book, "Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents While Making a Living.”

During this in-person program, Liz will address the unique and sometimes competing challenges of caring for your children and aging parents.

You will learn how to balance responsibilities and commitments while maintaining your well-being; start crucial

Titania's Fairy Ball

Embrace your inner fairy and join us for Titania's Fairy Ball! ​Ballet Arts Centre of Winchester invites you to join Titania, Queen of the Fairies, and deck out in your favorite sparkling tiaras, magical wings, and ethereal fashions! Ticket includes dancing, refreshments, crafts, photo corner, and a special ballet performance by Titania’s Fairies! Each Dancer will also take home a special fairy gift as a keepsake. Open to all Dancers and Friends ages 3.5 to 7 on Saturday, March 2nd at 3:00 p.m. at BAC Studios, 50 Cross Street, Winchester MA. One ticket admits one child with one grown-up.