ELL Walk 'n Talk Sessions are Back!

Conozca a otros y practique inglés al aire libre. ¡Todos los niveles son bienvenidos! Esta actividad es para adultos, pero puede traer niños. Caminaremos por 40-60 minutos.  

结识其他人并练习英语，同时获得锻炼和新鲜空气。欢迎所有级别！此活动适用于成人，但欢迎您带孩子一起去。我们将步行40-60分钟 

Познакомьтесь с другими и практикуйте английский язык, получая физические упражнения и свежий воздух. Все уровни приветствуются! Это мероприятие предназначено для взрослых, но вы можете взять с собой детей. Мы будем идти пешком 40-60 минут 

SNAP Benefits Beyond Food

SNAP can help your household with more than just food. Check out the many different benefits you may be eligible for through this program. 

Click on the links below for more details. 

Why does Tom Brady keep throwing the tablets?!?! Maybe it's because he doesn't have a tutor!

Using new technology can be frustrating even for the GOAT! But the Council has opportunities for our members to get their questions answered. You can attend classes at the Center at the Heights, sign up for a one on one tutor, OR come to one of our New Drop In sessions:

Drop Ins:

Mondays, 11am-1pm at the Council, 570 Hillside Ave

Tuesdays, 3pm -4pm at the Center at the Heights

Thursdays, 2:30pm-4:30pm at the Center at the Heights

If you would like to obtain a Fire tablet, attend a training session or sign up to work one-on-one with a tutor, please use the links below or contact Stacey at 781-444-2415, ext. 2120, email: sfallon@needhamcouncil.org.

The Council Thrift Coat Sale 

is almost here!

Yes! We are excited to have you continue to read the newsletter and want to reward you with a gift card. Each month 10 lucky customers will win a gift card to a local business.

Winners will be notified via email around the 10th of the month.



Family Early Learning & Play

Each week they will focus on new strategies and ask good questions as they share books together. You will also sing, move, build vocabulary, early literacy skills, and a love of books. Our Lending Library provides families with 4 new books each week that are returned and exchanged the following week.

Needham Housing Seeks Qualified Buyer

 Applications are now available. The application deadline is Friday, October 21, 2022 at 4 pm. They should be submitted to the attention of Karen Sunnarborg, Housing Specialist, at the Needham Planning and Community Development Department, 500 Dedham Avenue, Needham MA 02492. Any inquiries can be sent to Ms. Sunnarborg at ksunnarborg@needhamma.gov or 781-455-7550 ext. 220.

Easy Peasy Paper Pumpkins

So much fun to create a simple pumpkin for the holiday!

What you need:

• orange construction paper
• green paper
• glue
• scissors

Autumn Spinach Salad

6 oz spinach, cleaned and trimmed

1 apple or pear

1 rib celery

1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins

1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1/4 cup oil

2 Tbls sugar

2 Tbls vinegar

1/4 tsp salt

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients.

In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients.

Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

1/3 cup oil

1 Tblsp salt

1 1/2 tsp thyme

1 1/4 tsp pepper

4 garlic cloves

1 lemon - zest and juice

6 chicken parts

2 pounds potatoes but into 2" pieces

1 onion - sliced

Preheat oven to 425°F

Wisk oil, salt, type, pepper, garlic, lemon zest and juice in a large bowl. 

Add chicken, potatoes, onions and lemon wedges to a sheet pan.

Pour olive oil mixture over the pan and toss.

Roast in the middle rack, rotating halfway through, until chicken registers 165 degrees. 

Council Thrift & Donation Hours

Monday & Friday 10 am - 4 pm

Tuesday & Thursday 10 am - 6 pm

Saturday 10 am - 2 pm

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

8:30 am - 4 pm