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November 2024
NEEDHAM COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS
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Congratulations to Sandra Robinson, our Executive Director, who received the Paul Harris Fellow award from the Rotary Club of Needham. This award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities. | |
The Council is so pleased to see Sandy’s efforts rewarded in this way! The Rotary also provided a contribution towards the Needham Community Council’s Thanksgiving Meals Program. We are truly fortunate to have the support of the Rotary Club and thank them for all they do to help make Needham a better place.
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Thanksgiving Meals!
For the 5th year in a row, the Council wants to ensure that everyone in Needham has a freshly cooked Thanksgiving Dinner. With the help of the Needham Golf Club and Rotary Club, we will deliver over 300 home-cooked meals to Needham residents.
This program would not be possible without the support of our partners, volunteers and residents who support us. Thank you for being part of our family of neighbors helping neighbors.
With Gratitude,
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Development Office is Hiring
The Council is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join us as a Development Associate. This is a part-time position. Whether you are a caregiver/guardian/parent looking to go back to work or a college student looking for a paid internship, this position is a wonderful opportunity to get paid while helping the Needham community.
More information can be found here.
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Thanksgiving Community Meals
Alone over Thanksgiving? Have a fully cooked Thanksgiving dinner delivered to your home on Wednesday, November 27th (limit of 2 meals per household).
Please call the Council by November 15th to reserve your meal: 781-444-2415.
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Community Highlights
The Council receives support from the community in a variety of ways, and this fall has been particularly busy, with activities and events that supported our food pantry. We are grateful to the Droney family who hosted a haunted house and encouraged attendees to donate their admission fees to our food pantry. Luke Berger, a teen who recently celebrated his Bar Mitzvah chose to collect food for his mitzvah project, resulting in hundreds of pounds of food and supplies being donated to our food pantry. And the Pan Mass Challenge and the Jog Your Memory 5K organizers donated excess food and water bottles after their events. Thank you, Needham – we appreciate all the support!
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English Language Learning | | |
New Tutors Ready!
Congratulations to the 12 new tutors who completed their training on October 23rd. These new volunteers have joined our community of 80+ tutors serving the needs of Needham’s growing list of learners who want to improve their English. Matching is underway!
Interested in improving your English? Free English language tutoring for adults who live or work in Needham is available. Email Program Manager Sheila Roberts for more information.
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Town Employee ELL Group Gets Underway
The Council has teamed up with the Needham Public Library to provide 11 town Department of Public Works employees weekly English lessons. The common goal of this group of learners is to improve their on-the-job English. Thank you to our volunteer tutors (Harding Ounanian, Chris Fletcher, Isabelle Dussault, Jasminka Friedman and Joanne Seiden) for making this group happen!
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That's a Wrap for Fall Walk & Talks
“Our Walk and Talks were a great success this year because of all the interesting and friendly participants. We had a total of 20 participants and as many as 10 in a session. We had at least 10 languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Farsi, Portuguese, Filliipino, and Korean. Wow! It was so wonderful to be part of such a wonderful community.” - Group Leader
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Talking Mental Health Together
Thank you to Elizabeth Warner and all the parents and caregivers who attended Warner's interactive presentation on Everyday Strategies for Regulation: How to Use Movement and Play.
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Technical Assistance
Onsite technical assistance at the Needham Housing Authority sites and the Council on Aging resumes in November. Here is the schedule.
| If you can’t attend a session at the CATH or Needham Housing Authority, please contact Karen Zarrow, Tablets & Tutors Program Manager, to schedule a 20-minute one-on-one help session at the Council at 781-444-2415 x2020 or email Karen at kzarrow@needhamcouncil.org | |
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Needham Tech Teens
Teens from the Needham High School technology clubs offer technology lectures and technology support sessions twice a month. Come check them out and learn about technology!
Please see the schedule on our website for lectures and support. Lecture topics include: Social Media and Modern Technology including Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.
More info here
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Happy ThriftGiving Sale
November 22 & 23
Shop! Save! Support!
Do you want to get a jump on your holiday shopping? Give us your business and we will give you 20% off your total purchase on Friday and Saturday the 22nd and 23rd!
Happy ThriftGiving!!
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Holiday Boutique
Dec 5, 6 & 7
Shop! Save Support! Stocked to the brim with your favorite holiday items! Our Annual Holiday Boutique is BACK! We have been collecting holiday goodies all year so come and fill your sled with good cheer! Beautifully displayed, come shop unique and one-of-a-kind items.
Thursday, Dec 5th: 10 am – 6 pm
Friday, Dec 6th: 10 am – 4 pm
Saturday, Dec 7th: 10 am – 2 pm
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A Coat Sale Thank You!
Thank you for your generous coat donations and for shopping with us! We raised over $13,000 in our annual Coat and Designer Boutique Sale!
We are so fortunate to have such wonderful donors and customers. All proceeds from the Council Thrift directly support the Needham Community Council programs. Thank you!
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Hours and Important Dates | | |
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The Council will be closed on Saturday, November 9th and Veteran's Day (Monday, November 11th).
Thanksgiving Week:
Food Pantry Hours: Please note that there will be no regular food distribution during Thanksgiving week from November 25th to November 30th, including Tuesday deliveries on November 26th. Please plan accordingly.
The Council Office Hours: The Council offices will be closed Wednesday afternoon (November 27th) at noon and will reopen on Friday, November 29th.
The Council Thrift & Donation Drop Off: The Thrift Store and Donation Drop off will close on Tuesday, November 26th at 6:00 pm., and will reopen on Monday, December 2nd.
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Council Thrift & Donation Hours
Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Closed Wednesday
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Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
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Needham Community Council
570 Hillside Avenue
Needham, MA 02494
781-444-2415
office@needhamcouncil.org
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The Needham Community Council is a private 501(C)3 non-profit organization which supports people in Needham who have under-met health, educational or social needs, and promotes volunteerism, community and a sense of shared responsibility. | | | | |
