THE ITEM

Boylston and West Boylston calendars

Staff Writer
Telegram & Gazette

BOYLSTON

Tower Hill Happenings: Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive. For information, visit towerhillbg.org or call (508) 869-6111. Growbots, through Nov. 10, see plants and robots interact. Gnomevember, a chance to find gnomes hidden throughout the property, throughout November. Create your own gnome and fairy wands, Saturday, Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m.-noon, for ages 4 to 8. Members $10 per child, free for adults; non-members $15 per child and adult. Night Lights will be held Nov. 29-Dec. 30, 4-9 or 10 p.m. Tickets for timed-entry tickets must be purchased in advance; prices are $7 to $19, depending on age and date. To purchase tickets, visit the website. For information, visit towerhillbg.org or call (508) 869-6111.

Holiday Craft Fair: Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-noon, First Congregational Church of Boylston, 10 Church St. in the Fellowship Hall. Crafts, jewelry and attic treasures.

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Services: Sunday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m.; First Congregational Church of Boylston, 10 Church St. First Congregational and St. Mary of the Hills congregations will gather. All welcome.

Green Friday Hike: Friday, Nov. 29, 1-2:30 p.m.; Wachusett Reservoir Gate 8, intersection of Cross Street and Route 70. About two miles round trip. Dress for the weather, study shoes and water recommended. In case of inclement weather, check hike status by calling (774) 261-1809.

Council on Aging Exercise Programs: Boylston Town House, 599 Main St. For information, call (508) 869-6022. Super Seniors with Lena Scaplen, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays. Become a “super senior” with a full body workout. All levels. Tai Chi with Kristin Higgins, 10:30 a.m. Mondays. No experience necessary. Flex and Tone with Rebecca Reber, 12:30 p.m. Mondays. This class will use yoga blocks and straps along with a variety of stretching methods to improve flexibility, range of motion, promote circulation and improve strength. Zumba Gold with Rita Vazquez-Torres, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. This low-impact dance fitness program focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Yoga with Kristin Higgins, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. This slower-moving yoga class is for seniors that can be done both standing and seated. Walking Club, 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Call or email the COA for meeting locations.

"Sanctuaries" Art Exhibit: through Saturday, Dec. 21; The Linden Street Gallery at Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary, 690 Linden St. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday through Tuesday. The gallery presents selected artwork from Cynthia Frost. For information, call (508) 869-3434 or email info@SummerStarWildlife.org.

Special Education Services Child Find: is an effort to identify and provide services to Berlin and Boylston children with special education needs. Direct written inquires to Karen Molnar, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Berlin-Boylston Public Schools, 215 Main St., Boylston, MA 01505, or call (508) 869-2837, ext. 1106. The Berlin-Boylston Public School System invites parents of public and private school-age children, ages 3-21, to contact the special education office for information regarding the special education screening referral process, eligibility criteria for special education and special education services.

Volunteers Wanted: Boylston Historical Museum, 7 Central St. Call Kim Foster at (508) 869-3125. The historical museum needs help setting up displays. Help and see interesting items from the vault.

WEST BOYLSTON

Senior Center Programs: 120 Prescott St. Call (508) 835-6916 for information or to register. Medicare Update meeting, 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8; call to sign up. Veterans Day thank you breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 11, for veterans in the West Boylston veterans. Call to reserve. Ask an attorney, 9:30-10:30 a.m. second Tuesday of the month (Nov. 12), with Nicholas Daviau. Reflections of a Career in Journalism, part of the Lifelong Learning session, with Dianne Williamson, 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14. Coffee and dessert will be served following the program. Movie Matinee, 1:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15, "First Man," cider and popcorn will be served. SHINE counselor, 9-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12 and 19, call for an appointment. Caregivers Support Group, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., third Wednesday of the month (Nov. 20). Flower Arranging with Berg Florist, 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20; cost is $12 due when you register. Podiatry clinic, 8-11 a.m., third Thursday (Nov. 21), call to reserve a time.

November Hiking Series: of the Wachusett Reservoir Watershed, hosted by DCR. Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m., meet at Wachusett Reservoir Gate 22, Route 140, GPS address 211 Temple St. Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m., meet at Wachusett Reservoir Gate 25, Route 140, GPS address 2 Goodale St. Dress for the weather. In case of inclement weather, check hike status by calling (774) 261-1809.

Beaman Library Children's Programs: 8 Newton St. For information or to register, visit www.beamanlibrary.org, or call (508) 835-3711. Veterans Candy Drive, through Nov. 8, to donate to veterans who could use cheer. Waggin' Tales with Baxter, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6-7 p.m. Yarn Art with Ms. Sandy, Thursday, Nov. 14, 4-5 p.m.; make a decorate pumpkin out of a small balloon and yard. Messy so wear old clothing. Book to Craft: Friday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. Tween Pizza and Pages, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Centerpiece craft, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 3-4 p.m. with Ms. Karen. Santa visiting Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring a camera for a free photo with your children (put your name on the "good" list and play upstairs until it is your turn). Letters to Santa, Tuesday, Dec. 10-Friday, Dec. 20, with your name and address on it and play it in the library's Santa Mail Box, which will be picked up by elves and delivered to the North Pole. If he has your address, he will write back.

Beaman Library Adult Programs: 8 Newton St. For information or to register, visit www.beamanlibrary.org, or call (508) 835-3711. Italian Conversation Circle, 10 a.m.-noon second and fourth Saturdays of the month (Nov. 9 and 23). Yoga for Stress Reduction and Relaxation, with Carol McGuiggan, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. Learn to Use Overdrive, 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. Bring your smartphone, Kindle, iPad, or other device and learn how to borrow e-books through the library. Bring your library card in order to log into your account. Dungeons and Dragons for Adults and Teens, 6-7:45 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays of the month (Nov. 14 and 21 due to holiday). Mindful Mediation with Carol McGuiggan, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m. Book Discussion Group, Thursday, Nov. 21, 12:30 p.m., discussing "Unmentionables," by Laurie Lowenstein. Copies available at the library. Nonfiction Book Group, Friday, Nov. 22, discussing "Educated," by Tara Westover. Call the library to verify dates.

Yard Waste Recycling Facility Schedule: 271 Laurel St. 8 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 15 (last day 2019). Recycle leaves, grass clippings and other easily raked materials. Use paper yard waste bags or clearly marked barrels (which must be removed). No plastic bags allowed. Brush/branches under 6 inches in diameter may be brought as well. Tree stumps of any kind or size will not be accepted at the site. No poison ivy, oak, sumac or other harmful plants will be accepted. In case of inclement weather, the composting site may be closed. For information, call (508) 835-4820.

Happy Travelers 2019 Trips: Sunday, Dec. 8, Something Old and Something New, featuring Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth. Cost is $114 per person. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, Museum Day in Boston (MFA and Isabella Gardner). Cost is $99j, which includes a $10 lunch voucher; Saturday, March 14, Boston Flower Show with lunch at Maggiano's and a stop at Boston Market. Cost is $109. Sunday, April 26,"Matilda the Musical" at the Stoneham Theater, with lunch at the Chateau Restaurant in Burlington. Cost is $133 per person. May 14-17, Ottawa Tulip Festival, including Canadian War Museum and Ottawa River Cruise. Cost $739 per person, $889 for a single, $699 per person for three in the room. Sept. 20-30, 2020, Canyonlands, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Moab, Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon, Zion and back to Las Vegas. Call for prices and details. For information, call Gladys Merrow at (508) 835-4312 or (508) 612-5312, or email glady2@verizon.net. Fliers available at the West Boylston Senior Center.

Integrated Preschool Applications: for the West Boylston Public Schools 2020-2021 school year accepted until Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2020. Lottery will be held on Friday, Jan. 10. Half-day preschool for 3 and 4 year olds runs five days a week, 8:30-11 a.m. Tuition is $2,500. The full-day preschool for 4 and 5 year olds runs 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (with a half-day on Wednesday, 8:30-11 a.m.). Tuition is $4,500. For information and applications, contact Haley Gaughan at (508) 835-4461, ext. 210, or haleygaughan@wbschools.com.

Beaman Library Teen Programs: 8 Newton St. For information or to register, visit www.beamanlibrary.org, or call (508) 835-3711. Reading Glasses Collaborative Book Group for Millennials, 7 p.m. one Thursday each month at O’Connor’s restaurant. Call for information. Dungeons and Dragons, 2-5 p.m. first and third Saturday of the month. Sign up at the library. Experienced or new players. Grades 6 to 12. Sign up by the day prior to the afternoon.

Ongoing Children's Library Programs: 8 Newton St. For information or to register, visit www.beamanlibrary.org, or call (508) 835-3711. Drop-in Story Time, Saturdays, 11-11:30 a.m. Mother Goose on the Loose, Tuesdays, 10:15-11 a.m. Stay 'n Play, Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Sensational Story Time, Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Books 'n Blankies, Thursdays, 9:15-10 a.m. and 10:15-11 a.m. A senior version is Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.-noon.

Wachusett Watershed Recycle Center Information: 131 Raymond Huntington Highway. Hours: 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. Thursdays, and 8-11 a.m. every third Saturday. Accepting all reuse, bulk, recycle and electronics (with some fee). The center welcomes bicycles, seashells, evergreen cones, small smooth stones, yarn, home goods, reusable furniture, crafts, sporting goods and appliances for swap or to be passed on to families in need. There is a fee for disposal of furniture, hazardous materials and appliances. The collection is provided by Wachusett Earthday, the Department of Conservation and Recreation and local towns.

Senior Center Ongoing Activities: West Boylston Senior Center, 120 Prescott St. For information, call (508) 835-6916. Chair Yoga with Marty, 12:45-1:30 p.m. Mondays. Free. Quilting Club, 10 a.m. Mondays; an experience teacher will guide you through a project, call for information. Cribbage/Mexican Train dominos/cards, 1 p.m. Mondays. Free, and space for other days as well. Pool lessons with Joe, 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. Zumba Gold with Rita, 11:15 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Cost is $3 per person, per class. Low-impact Exercise, with Grace, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Free. Gentle Yoga with Carol, noon Tuesdays. Not offered the first Tuesday of month. Free. Tai Chi with Sifu Gary, 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost is $3 per class. Country Line Dancing with Linda, Wednesdays. 11 a.m.-noon beginners; 10-11 a.m. intermediate. Cost is $3 per person. Painting with Janice, 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Cost is $10 per class. Mindfulness Meditation with Carol, noon Thursdays . Not offered the first Thursday of month. Free. Pilates with Jennifer, 11:15 a.m.-noon Thursdays. Cost is $5 per class. Bingo, 1 p.m. Thursdays. Wii Bowling, 10 a.m. Fridays. Free. Pitch with Toni, 1 p.m., Fridays. Writers Group, 1 p.m., first and third Fridays, open to anyone interested in writing. Mahjong with Judy, Friday, 1 p.m.

West Boylston Child Find: the schools wish to identify all West Boylston children with disabilities, ages 3 to 21, who may be in need of special education services and who have not graduated from high school. Additionally, the school district wishes to identify any children who may be currently homeless and therefore have certain educational rights under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. Anyone who can identify a child with a disability or a child without a permanent home who is not receiving educational services, should have the parents or any interested person contact the West Boylston Special Education Department at (508) 835-3391.

Sew What: 5:15-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton St. "The Sew What" group is making simple quilts and burp cloths for infants in the neonatal units of area hospitals, as well as breast pillows, port pillows and large fleece blankets for cancer centers, as well as donations to local nursing homes. If interested, call Sue Smith at (508) 835-3711, ext. 229. To donate clean fabric or batting for this project, call the library at (508) 835-3711 to arrange pickup, or bring them in directly. To help if you cannot make the scheduled time, arrangements can be made to provide materials and patterns.

Caregiver's Support Group: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month; First Congregational Church, 26 Central St. For information, call (508) 835-6916 and ask for Lisa. Caregiver stress is highly prevalent. Most caregivers experience it, and usually feel lost when it happens. One of the most common features is feeling alone, with no one to speak with, no place to find answers. Peer run with occasional guest speakers and opportunities for support and service information.

Personal and Confidential Prayer: 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays (bimonthly); The Healing Room Ministry at Freedom Worship Center, 141 West Boylston St. For dates, visit www.freedomworshipcenter.us or call (508) 832-3322. The Healing Room provides personal and confidential prayer for emotional, physical and spiritual healing.

Volunteers Needed: at the Wachusett Regional Recycle Center. The center has opportunities for volunteering Monday through Saturday, at all levels of physical activity. If you share a passion for reuse, recycling and reducing the waste stream, and can spare several hours a month or even every week, visit wachusettearthday.org or call (508) 464-2854. Leave a message with your name and a phone number.