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Book Club seeks new members

If you haven’t participated previously in Winthrop Library/One Winthrop You, Me & Them Book Club. we are always open to new members.  Please note that the next meeting is: Wednesday, Nov.28, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. @ the Winthrop Public Library.

The latest book selection is “The Break,” by Katherena Vermette.

This book was selected to honor the struggles of Native American’s as we enter the season of Thanksgiving.  Hope you’ll join us and enjoy our selection.  Copies are available on reserve at the Winthrop Public Library.

 

Find yourself in a DCR State Park

Join a DCR Park interpreter to learn about the wonderful natural and cultural history of your state parks.  All Programs are FREE and open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For program cancellations phone 978-937-2094 ext. 121, one hour before start time. Rain Cancels.  Bring Water. The agency strongly recommends visitors dress appropriately for the weather, bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and footwear suitable for walking on the beach, and on paths.  For more information phone 781-656-1485 or email [email protected]. For a listing of programs at other DCR state parks visit

https://www.mass.gov/service-details/upcoming-programs-and-events.

 

Belle Isle Marsh

Reservation

 An Oasis for Birds   

Saturday,  November 17 

NOTE TIME CHANGE  8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Discover the abundant birdlife at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, a restored wildlife sanctuary. We will walk while birding for a distance of one mile on easy level terrain. Some binoculars and a spotting scope will be provided but please bring these items if you have them. Reasonable accommodations available upon request. Suitable for adults and children ages 10 and older accompanied by an adult.Meet at: On or near the boardwalk to the right of the Bulletin Board, located at 1399 Bennington Street, East Boston. Parking is on a paved lot and is free of charge.   Accessible by public transportation: MBTA Blue line, Beachmont Station. Exit station, turn right, at intersection, cross State Road/Bennington Street, travel right along Bennington Street to park entrance on the left. Visitwww.MBTA.com for bus and train information.

Co-sponsored by the Friends of  Belle Isle Marsh.

 

Winthrop Shores

Reservation

Avian Delights at Winthrop Beach

Saturday,   November 24  11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Observe water birds and learn about their adaptations for survival as we walk on the beach sand for a distance of up to one mile.  Terrain can be uneven.  Some binoculars will be provided but please bring these items if you have them. Suitable for adults and children ages 10 and older accompanied by an adult.   Meet at: Winthrop Beach on Winthrop Shore Drive across from Sturgis Street and 62 Winthrop Shore Drive, Winthrop, MA.  On street parking is available free of charge.  Accessible by Public Transportation:  Paul Revere Transportation bus 712 or 713 Point Shirley-Orient Heights, arrive at the Winthrop Beach stop then walk down Sturgis Street, Winthrop MA (If traveling from outside Winthrop, board the bus at the MBTA Orient Heights station on the Blue Line). Visitwww.MBTA.com for bus and train information (schedule, route and fees).

Co-sponsored by the Friends of Belle Isle Marsh.

 

Revere Beach

Reservation

Go Green on Black Friday Walk 

Friday,  November  23    9:00 -11:00  a.m.    

Get outside and stretch your legs on Black Friday.  We will walk for a distance of about 3 miles round trip over beach sand.  Terrain may be uneven.   Suitable for adults and children ages 8 and older accompanied by an adult.

Meet at:  Outside at One Eliot  Circle, Revere MA (The tan DCR building at the corner of  Dolphin Avenue). Accessible by PublicTransportation:  MBTA  Blue line Revere Beach Station, turn right on Revere Beach Boulevard and walk to One  Eliot Circle, Revere, MA. Visit www.MBTA.com  for bus and train information (schedule, route and fees).

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