Winchester Host Lions Club
The club will meet at 12:15 p.m. today at the Winchester Moose Lodge. If you would like to join the meeting, please send an email to winchesterhostlionsclub@gmail.com.
Kiwanis Club of Winchester
The group meets every Wednesday at noon at the Winchester Moose Lodge, 213 E. Cork St. Lunch is served. This week the club will be awarding scholarships to students from James Wood, Handley and Millbrook high schools.. Call Jeff at 540-247-9243 for information.
Trout Unlimited
The Winchester chapter of Trout Unlimited will have its monthly BarFly gathering will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Escutcheon Brewing in Winchester. For more information, visit www.winchestertu.org. Also, the chapter has partnered with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc. PHW is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities. The next Winchester PHW meeting is at 6:30 p.m. June 15 in Rachel’s Kitchen, Shenandoah Lodge, 180 Bald Eagle Drive, Lake Frederick. Preregistration is required. Call Wayne at 703-919-2952.
Embroiderers Guild
The Winchester chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America meets the on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Clarke County Recreation Center. For more information, email winchesterchapterega@gmail.com.
Retired Teachers
The Winchester Retired Teachers Association will meet at noon today for a luncheon in Shenandoah University’s Allen Dining. Cost: $18. Donna Day from Access Independence will be the speaker. The group is also beginning its annual membership drive. All retirees from Winchester Public Schools are invited to attend and join. Dues are $37 to join the local, state and district associations. It is $7 to join the local association. If you would like to attend, email 47jaclew@gmail.com by June 4.
Godfrey Miller Center lecture
Join Dr. Scott McClure at 7 p.m. today for “Empty Shelves? Food System Resilience during COVID and Beyond,” at the Godfrey Miller Cener, 28 S. Loudoun St. He has been an assistant professor of public health at Shenandoah University since 2019. Cost: $10. Information: 540-667-5869 or www.godfreymillercenter.org.
Walk with a Doc
The Winchester chapter of Walk With a Doc will have its next walk from 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday. Meet at the Valley Health Wellness and Fitness Center lobby. The event is free to attend. Hear a brief talk “What is Intensive Care?” by Dr. Timothy Bouck, followed by an enjoyable walk with the group at your own pace and distance. The walk is held outdoors. Arrive 15-20 minutes early to check in. In the event of inclement weather, contact the center at 540-536-3000 or check their Facebook page for cancellation updates. For more information, email walkwithadocwinchester@gmail.com.
Beekeepers of the Northern Shenandoah Valley
BONS monthly education meetings will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Blandy Farm Library, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce. Masks optional. Guest speaker Branson McKay will discuss varroa mite treatments. All are welcome. Swarm season is here. If you see a swarm and need assistance, see bonsbees.com/swarm-assistance.
Ripples Support Group
Ripples is a group, open without charge, to all women who have, or have had, cancer. Please join us for camaraderie and a delightful brunch provided by members and our founder Phebe Burgess at Wellsprings, 525 Amherst St., Winchester, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Masks are required for anyone not vaccinated.
Holiday bus trip
Chapter 180 National Active & Retired Federal Employees will sponsor a community bus trip to the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg on Nov. 30 for dinner and a holiday show. The cost for transportation, dinner and show is $121, due no later than Oct. 16. For information and reservations, call Mary at 540-869-7656. Any proceeds from the trip will be donated to Alzheimer’s research.
Preceptor Zeta chapter
Preceptor Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its ending day at Field and Main in Marshall on May 28. It was announced that Susan Goldizen was voted Woman of the Year by her Preceptor sisters. Also, some of the new officers were installed. On May 14, the chapter attended a Mother’s Day teat at George’s Restaurant.
YDC seeking volunteers
The Youth Development Center’s Adventures Beyond program is seeking volunteers to serve youth with disabilities in the community. These twice-a-week volunteer opportunities are offered on Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pre-volunteer interview and training required. Email Maribeth Stotler-Watkins at programming@myydc.org if interested.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
TOPS, a nonprofit weight-loss support group headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., has three chapters meeting each week in the Winchester area. Fees to join are modest. For information, visit www.tops.org or contact any of the leaders below:
Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 2077 N. Frederick Pike. Call Joan Derosier at 540-550-3897.
Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Kernstown United Methodist Church, 3239 Valley Pike. Call Helen Reitan at 540-550-0744.
Thursdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Kernstown United Methodist Church, 3239 Valley Pike. Email Joyce Steele at faith.and.hope524@gmail.com.
Windsong Community Chorus
Windsong, new a cappella female community chorus, meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Monday at 217 Opequon Church Lane. Requirements: Must be 18+ and fully vaccinated, wear a mask and love to sing! Contact: Con Burch 540-335-6111 or Sing2you@shentel.net.The group’s first performance is 11 a.m. June 11 at Bowman Library near Stephens City.
Salvation Army
With COVID restrictions lifting and the arrival of spring, the Winchester Salvation Army wants its volunteers back! Help is needed with meal preparation and serving meals. These items are also needed: bath towels, wash cloths, dish towels, laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels, napkins, coffee, bottled water. Contact Tracy Hines at 540-662-4777 ext. 18 or email tracy.hines@uss.salvationarmy.org or Deb Moody at ext. 19 or deborah.moody@uss.salvationarmy.org.
DivorceCare
DivorceCare is a divorce (or separation) recovery support group. The women’s group will meet at Fellowship Bible Church each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Children’s program DivorceCare4Kids is also available for 5-12 year olds. The church is located at 3217 Middle Road, Winchester. DivorceCare features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Meeting sessions are presented from a Biblical perspective and include “Facing My Anger,” “Facing My Loneliness,” “Family & Friends,” “Financial & Legal Issues” and more. For more information and to register, go to DivorceCare.org or call the church at 540 662-7743.
Winchester Newcomers Club
We are a social organization for women who are new to the area or would like to make new friends through a variety of social activities and general meetings featuring community speakers. For contact information and activity schedules, visit www.winchesternewcomersclub.org.
Quota International of Winchester
Quota International of Winchester is a 501©3 civic organization assisting disadvantaged women and children and the hearing impaired in Winchester and Frederick County. We are looking for like-minded women who are interested in becoming members and helping our community. For more information, please call Ginny at 540-931-8832.
CCAP
CCAP of Winchester is in need of the following items:
Individual baby wipes packs, larger size diapers (4, 5 and 6); men’s jeans, pants, sweatshirts, sweatpants, belts, T-shirts, short-sleeved shirts; women’s spring clothes of all sizes, especially small, medium and large; children’s spring clothing (size 2T through teen sizes), pajamas, new underwear, socks; tennis shoes (all sizes and genders); shoes and lightweight jackets; gently used bath towels and bedding; tents and sleeping bags. The Red Wagon Ministry is in need of disposable adult underwear and incontinence pads. For additional information call CCAP at 540-662-4318 or contact theredwagonministry@gmail.com.
Donations may be dropped off Monday-Friday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 112 S. Kent St., Winchester. For more information, call 540-662-4318 or email theredwagonministry@gmail.com.
Donate rehabilitation equipment
The Northern Shenandoah Valley Chapter of F.R.E.E. (Foundation for Rehabilitation Equipment & Endowment) is requesting donations of gently used medical equipment to assist local residents in need. Items most requested are wheelchairs, transport chairs, tub transfer benches, rollators and bed rails. Donations may be dropped off at 333 W. Cork St., Lower Lobby, Suite 40, in Winchester. For more information, call 540-664-7552, e-mail us at nsv@free-foundation.org or view our website at www.free-foundation.org. F.R.E.E. is a 501©(3) organization and donations are tax deductible at their present fair market value.
Froggy’s Closet
Froggy’s Closet, a project of Families Reaching Out Group, which provides clothing, shoes, toys and more for free to foster children and at-risk children, is currently in need of spring/summer boys’ clothing in all sizes from 2T to 16. Volunteers also needed. Froggy’s Closet is located at 200 N. Braddock St., Winchester. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Call 540-773-4192.
Disabled American Veterans
D.A.V. meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Cherry-Beasley Readiness Center, 181 Pendleton Drive, Winchester. Questions? Contact Leroy Lovett at 540-533-7737.
AMVETS
American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 18 meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Post Home, 851 Green St., Stephens City. All current members and active duty, reserve, and national guard personnel and veterans who have served honorably are welcome to attend.
VFW Post 9760
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9760 and its auxiliary meet the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Post Home at 425 S. Buckmarsh St., Berryville. All members are encouraged to attend. Persons interested in joining are invited and requested to bring proof of honorable military service.
Veterans breakfast
Veterans are invited to join a breakfast meeting at 8:15 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Winchester. The group is headed by local pastor Paul Campbell. After breakfast, each veteran presents his military experiences to the group. Cost is $7 for all-you-can eat breakfast. Please wear a baseball cap representing your military service or organization. Questions? Josh Morimoto at 703-967-8679 or JoshRE2020@gmail.com.
Vietnam Veterans of America
The group meets monthly on the third Thursday at the Edinburg VFW. Lunch from 11:15 a.m.-noon, followed by a meeting from noon-1 p.m. Contact: Ronnie Zerkel, 540-333-5805.
Stamp Club
The Shenandoah Valley Stamp Club meets the 4th Tuesday of each month except December and invites stamp collectors of all ages. For more information contact Cal Allen at shenandoahvalleystampclub@gmail.com.
Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club
The Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month at the clubhouse at 2921 Grace St., Winchester. After a short business meeting, an interesting and informative program usually follows. Program topics can be found on the club’s website at https://svarc.us. Guests are welcome to attend to learn more about amateur radio and joining the club.
Ask a Master Gardener
Homeowners who have questions regarding their lawn, landscape, or vegetable gardens can get their questions answered by an Extension Master Gardener on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your questions and/or plant samples to the Virginia Cooperative Extension-Frederick County Office at 107 N. Kent St., Winchester. Or call 540-665-5699 or email greenhelpline.frederickco.@gmail.com.
Spay Today
Spay Today is the area’s non-profit, reduced-priced spay and neuter program. Choose from many vets through a wide area. At the time of surgery, initial shots and tests can also be obtained at lower rates. Contact Spay Today: https://spay-today.org or call 304-728-8330.
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