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Thursday, February 9, 1:00 p.m.: No Reservations
(2007) PG
“In this remake of the award-winning European romantic comedy Mostly Martha, Catherine Zeta-Jones plays Kate,
an emotionally fragile chef whose life is turned upside down when she becomes her niece's (Abigail Breslin) sole guardian.
Kate is used to absolute control -- both in her kitchen and at home. But now she faces chaos on all fronts,
as both the child and her new sous chef (Aaron Eckhart) work their way into her heart.”
Netflix
Genre: Romantic Comedies
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Thursday, February 23, 1:00 p.m.: Elizabeth
(1998) R
“This Oscar-winning treatise on absolute power and its human toll sees fledgling queen Elizabeth I
sacrificing happiness for her own safety and placing her trust in her stealthy "spymaster,"
Sir Francis Walsingham.”
Netflix
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston
Genre: Dramas, Biography, British Movies
A new session of computer classes will begin the first week in February.
These classes are geared to those who are new to the computer as well as those who wish to polish existing computer skills and learn new ones.
Classes will be held on Friday from 2:30-4:00 a.m. Cost is $60.00 for the series of 6 classes.
Classes are open to residents of surrounding communities as well as Winchester residents.
For more information call the Jenks Center, Phone: 781-721-7136
Brooke Green’s introductory presentations on the iPad and its particular benefits for seniors were a great hit at the Jenks in December.
Now members will have an opportunity to participate in small group, hands-on instruction. Each class will have two or three students with one teacher.
Classes consist of two sessions of one and a half hours each. Participants will be notified about the dates and times available.
NOTE: Each student is required to bring an iPad to class. (You can't learn to drive a car without one.)
Thursday, March 1
Mark the date. Put on those reading glasses. Get ready for the Jenks Center Book Group’s first meeting on Thursday, March 1.
The Coffee and Books Group will meet on the first Thursday of each month from 10-11:00 a.m. in the Conference Room.
We are delighted that Ann Wirtanen, Winchester Public Library’s Director, will be our facilitator.
Ann has chosen Abraham Verghese’s Cutting for Stone as the subject for discussion at the March 1 meeting.
The title for the April meeting is A Paris Wife, a novel by Paula Mc Lain about Ernest Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley.
Members will recommend the titles for subsequent meetings.
Books will be available at the Winchester Library one month before each meeting.
No long term commitment is necessary. Just come, meet friends and discuss some great books over coffee.
Fridays, starting on February 17 to March 16, at 11:00 am to 12 noon.
Winchester Seniors Association and Winchester Community Music School invite members of the Jenks to participate in a community building,
music- making experience. (No previous musical training is required.) A complimentary session on February 17 will introduce participants
to the art of playing hand bells as well as to an improvisational musical experience using percussion instruments.
The group will then help decide which musical activity to pursue for the subsequent 4-week session.
The Rhythm for Health Class uses percussion instruments to help participants experience the joy of music making as well as notice health benefits,
such a stress reduction and mind/body exercise while sharing opportunities to bring out their inner creativity.
The Music with Bells Class offers a basic introduction to playing hand bells and learning to work out simple harmonies to perform songs as a group.
Instructor: Rita Wong, MA, MT-BC, LMHC, HealthRHYTHMS trained facilitator
Class dates: Complimentary Class- February 17.
4 week session: Fridays, February 24 thru March 16, 11 a.m.-12 noon Cost: $5/class
Music for Health and Recreation is a collaborative program with the Winchester Community Music School
and is supported by a grant from the John and Mary Murphy Educational Foundation.
We are pleased to announce that people with hearing loss can benefit from the use of adaptive listening devices at the Jenks Center.
A large area FM system has been installed so that hard of hearing patrons will have individual control over the volume level of the
PA system in the Pond Room. Upon request we will provide a personal listening receiver with headphones or a personal telecoil neck loop
so that users can better hear speakers at the event they are attending. People with hearing loss are encouraged to enjoy this new accessibility
while at Jenks and we look forward to your feedback following your visit. Please let us know if you are planning to try out one of our new receivers.
Contact a member of the administrative staff prior to the event during which you would like to benefit from the enhanced volume devices.
Are you the historian in your family? Do you enjoy preserving pictures of notable family events?
You might be just the person to help to keep a record of activities at the Jenks.
A volunteer is needed to maintain a scrap book of Jenks Center events.
For more information please speak to one of the administrative staff.
A Dance for Singles and Couples
Friday, February 10, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Spread the word, get your friends together, and come down to the Jenks on February 10 for a swinging night of music.
We have invited The Entertainers, a well-known band with a large following in New England. Those who know them love their music.
They will serve up some great sounds, and we will serve treats and provide a wine and beer bar.
Glide across the floor and listen to your favorite music, old classics, swing tunes, line dances,
Latin and current favorites for your dancing pleasure.
Couples, bring your sweetheart. Singles, bring a friend, or come alone. (Men, you too!)
Tickets to this event are $15 per person, and are available at the Center.
We ask that you get tickets in advance, so that we can plan and provide enough food for everyone.
You may call the Center at 781-721-7136 to reserve tickets and tables. Join us for an enjoyable evening!
Saturday, February 18, 7:30 p.m.
Come celebrate Mardi Gras at the Jenks Center.
There will be New Orleans jazz courtesy of the New New Orleans Jazz Band.
There will be delicious hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar for wine and beer and doubtless some surprises!
Mardi Gras comes at a time when we are all tiring of winter - so put on your dancing shoes and come out for a festive evening with your friends.
Sunday, March 18, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Meet me at the Jenks on Sunday, March 18 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. for “Jazz Brunch with Guy and Billy.”
Guy Van Duser and Billy Novick will enchant us with the unique style of classic American jazz they have been performing for over 35 years.
Combining Guy’s sophisticated, elegant guitar style with Billy’s soulful clarinet, they have delighted audiences all over the country with the passion,
warmth and wit of their music. Guy and Billy have released nine recordings as a duo, have made many guest appearances on “A Prairie Home Companion Show”
and have been the feature of a 30-minute interview on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered.” Enjoy a delicious brunch with friends for a
relaxing Sunday afternoon. Bellinis and Mimosas will be available for purchase.
Tickets for this event are $15. Tables of six may be reserved with payment.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Adapted from the wildly successful British film, this cheeky musical follows a group of unemployed mill workers
who devise an unconventional solution to their professional and personal woes. A cast of 18 and an eight-piece band
will fill the Stoneham stage with rollicking music, laugh-out loud hilarity and a don’t-blink-or-you’ll-miss-it ending.
The ticket price of $75 includes reception and dinner at the Jenks (provided by A Tavola of Winchester) and transportation to the theater.
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