Winhall Community Arts Center

06/02/2026

This week at the Center!🎉

MONDAY 6/1
🦴 9-10am Bone Builders
👶 10:30-11:30am Weekly Playgroup

TUESDAY 6/2
🏋️‍♀️ 9-10am Richards Simmons
☕️ 1-4pm Coffee & Crafts

WEDNESDAY 6/3
🦴 9-10am Bone Builders

THURSDAY 6/4
☕️ 1-4pm Coffee & Crafts
👂🏼 4pm Bennington Conservation Listening Session

FRIDAY 6/5
🏋️‍♀️ 9-10am Richards Simmons

Saturday 6/6
🀡 10am-12:30pm Open Play Mahjong for Beginners

Sunday 6/7
No events

Details & registration: https://www.winhallcommunityartscenter.org/general-5

05/31/2026

June is packed at the Winhall Community Arts Center!
We hope you’ll join us for some community and connection.

⛰️Community Listening Session
Thursday 6/4 ~ 4:00 PM
A community conversation about housing, conservation, land use, and community priorities with Bennington County Conservation District.

🀡 Open Play Mahjong for Beginners
Saturdays 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 & Sunday 6/28 ~ 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesdays 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 ~ 5:00-7:30 PM
Mahjong open play for beginners - if you have taken a beginner class in the last 6 months, this is for you!

🏺Pottery Workshop
Friday 6/14 ~ 6:00-8:00pm
Join us for a hands-on pottery experience where you’ll explore the techniques of slab building to create your own unique ceramic piece. This class is perfect for adults who want to learn foundational pottery skills while making functional and decorative items. In this class you will learn about detail glazing!

🪡Stitch n’ B*tch
Sundays - 6/14 and 6/28 ~ 11AM-3PM
A casual sewing and fiber arts circle where you can stitch, chat, and share ideas with fellow makers.

❤️Bereavement Support Group (6-Week Program)
This is a six-session program. Registration covers all dates:
Mondays: June 15, 22, 29 & July 6, 13, 20 ~ 12:30–2:00 PM
This group will use a continuing bonds approach to grief focused on sharing stories of the loved one who died to facilitate the change in our relationship to them.

🍴Third Thursday Community Luncheon
Thursday 6/18 ~ 12:00-2:30 pm
Please join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 12pm at the Winhall Community Arts Center for lunch and dessert.
These luncheons are open to anyone in the community and are free of charge! Please let us know if you'll be joining us so we can know how much food we will need!

🐟Invasive Patrollers Workshop & Paddle
Sunday, 6/21 ~ 9:00-2:30 PM
Love Vermont lakes and waterways? Join the Bennington Conservation District for a hands-on workshop and guided paddle to learn how to identify aquatic invasive species and help protect our local waters. No prior experience necessary.

🍴Meatless Potluck Dinner
Thursday 6/25 ~ 6:00 pm
A community potluck featuring delicious meatless dishes—bring a favorite to share!

🩷Fundraiser for Gretchen Boling
Saturday 6/27
Craft workshop (11:30–12pm) and/or Formal Tea Party (12–2pm).
Choose one or both events. Craft: $25 | Tea Party: Adults $35, Children under 6 $15.

🐣Weekly Playgroup
Mondays ~ 10:30 – 11:30 AM
We welcome families and caregivers to gather for playgroup. Enjoy time together, build connections, and share a light snack. Geared towards children ages birth through six years, and siblings are welcome to join!

🦴Bone Builders
Mondays & Wednesdays ~ 9:00-10:00 am
A gentle strength class using light weights and simple exercises to support balance, mobility, and bone health.

☕️Coffee & Crafts
Tuesdays & Thursdays ~ 1:00-4:00 pm (not 6/18)
A relaxed gathering to enjoy coffee, conversation, and creative crafting in good company. Bring your artwork or craft to work on, or let us set you up with one of ours. Open to anyone!

🏋️‍♀️Richard Simmons Workout
Tuesdays & Fridays ~ 9:00-10:00 am
A fun, upbeat workout inspired by classic “Sweatin' to the Oldies” style fitness set to great music.

Details & registration: https://www.winhallcommunityartscenter.org/general-5

05/29/2026

Our meeting is June 4th at the Winhall Community Arts Center, please note, you do not have to arrive at 4:00, come when you can.
There will be lots of time to ask questions to better understand Acts 58 and 181.

Acts 59 and 181 were written to help Vermonters adapt to a rapidly changing landscape by addressing biodiversity loss, habitat fragmentation, and a rapidly changing climate. These bills missed the mark; that's clear. What's also clear is this: our landscape is still changing; our livelihoods are still being threatened by the problems these bills were meant to address:

What are you willing to do to address these challenges?
What do you want to see done?
What would a better process look like in your community?

BCCD has worked with landowners in Bennington County since 1946. We are not the ones writing these laws. We are the ones who look for the places where resources are lacking and then coordinate assistance from all available sources —including public and private, local, state and federal— to develop locally-driven solutions to natural resources concerns.

So, we want to hear from you and bring what you tell us into the next round of conversations.

We will be at the Arlington Common tonight at 4pm. If you're interested in having this conversation, please join us tonight or at one of our other upcoming listening sessions in Bennington County. We would love to see you!

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Tonight! - The Arlington Common, 4-7pm
June 4, Winhall - Winhall Community Arts Center, 4-7pm
June 8, Bennington - American Legion Post 13, 4-7pm
June 9, Rupert - Merck Forest & Farmland Center, 6/9 4-7pm

Please know that you do not have to show up exactly at 4pm; if you can't make it until 5 or so, that's totally fine! We will be hanging around at the end to answer any lingering questions, etc.

For tonight's event: Parking is in the back of the main building. We will be meeting in the conference hall, which is located in the main House. There will be signage posted to make sure people know where to go. The building also has accessible restrooms and an ADA ramp.

If you are driving and have an extra seat, or if you're in need of a ride, consider starting/joining a carpool here: http://www.groupcarpool.com/t/t0rmf9

Please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested in attending any of these events.
Interested in hosting a listening session? Let me know!

Ashley Farrington

05/28/2026

✨ Final Meditation & Sound Bath of the Season ✨

Join us for our last Sunday evening meditation and sound bath before the summer break.

📅 Sunday, May 31
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM

This will be our final gathering before classes pause for the summer. We will resume again in September!

Come as you are and take this hour to rest, reset, and be held in sound. All are welcome, no experience needed.

05/28/2026

💙 Bayada Hospice and Winhall Community Arts Center are partnering to offer a six-week Bereavement Support Group using a continuing bonds approach to grief and healing.

📅 Six Mondays | June 1 – July 6
🕧 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

This supportive group will focus on sharing stories and honoring the ongoing relationship with loved ones who have died.

Advance registration is required.
For more information or to register, please contact Bayada Spiritual Counselor, Connie Kincaid-Brown:
[email protected]
802-546-1477

05/24/2026

This week at the Center!🎉

MONDAY 5/25
🦴 9-10am Bone Builders

TUESDAY 5/26
🏋️‍♀️ 9-10am Richards Simmons
☕️ 1-4pm Coffee & Crafts

WEDNESDAY 5/27
🦴 9-10am Bone Builders
🌸 6-8pm Flower Felting Class
🀡 5-7:30pm Open Play Mahjong for Beginners

THURSDAY 5/28
☕️ 1-4pm Coffee & Crafts
🔄 10am-2pm Neighborhood Connections
--> Schedule an appointment to learn about programs, resources, and support
🍴 6pm Meatless Potluck Dinner

FRIDAY 5/29
🏋️‍♀️ 9-10am Richards Simmons

Saturday 5/30
🀡 10am-12pm Open Play Mahjong for Beginners

Sunday 5/31
🪡 11am-3pm Stitch n’ B*tch
☮️ 5:30-6:30pm Meditation & Sound Bath

05/21/2026

🀄 Learn to play Mahjong in this beginner-friendly 4-class series at the Winhall Community Arts Center!

📅 Friday, May 22 | 9:00–11:15 AM
📅 Tuesday, May 26 | 9:00–11:15 AM
📅 Friday, May 29 | 9:00–11:15 AM
📅 Tuesday, June 2 | 9:00–11:15 AM

This four-class series is designed for beginners and offers a fun, welcoming way to learn the game, build confidence, and connect with community.

💲 $100 for all 4 classes
📞 Pre-registration required, call: 802-683-4353
💵 Payment is due at the first session
❤️ Scholarships available

Classes begin tomorrow - reserve your spot today!

05/18/2026

🤝 Neighborhood Connections - Vermont will be offering two more appointment time blocks this month for Winhall residents seeking assistance with programs, services, and financial benefit resources.

📅 Thursday, May 21 | 🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
📅 Thursday, May 28 | 🕙 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Schedule an appointment to learn more about the programs, services, and financial benefit resources available to community members. This targeted effort is designed to help Winhall residents access programs they may be eligible for, but may not yet be aware of. To reserve an appt call (802) 824-4343.

Neighborhood Connections can assist with guidance, completing applications, and connecting residents with the appropriate state and federal offices for processing and follow-up.

Programs that can be explored include:
• 3SquaresVT (SNAP benefits)
• Seasonal Fuel Assistance
• Medicaid
• Medicare Savings Programs (including Vermont’s prescription “V-Pharm” plan)
• Green Mountain Power discounts, and more.

05/18/2026

Oops! Our goof, there is no Northshire Day School Playgroup at the center today, the group will return on June 1st!
Enjoy the beautiful day ahead! ☀️

05/17/2026

This week at the Center!🎉

MONDAY 5/18
🦴 9-10am Bone Builders
👶 10:30-11:30am Weekly Playgroup

TUESDAY 5/19
🏋️‍♀️ 9-10am Richards Simmons
☕️ 1-4pm Coffee & Crafts

WEDNESDAY 5/20
🦴 9-10am Bone Builders

THURSDAY 5/21
🔄 3-5pm Neighborhood Connections
* Schedule an appointment to learn about programs, resources, & support
🍴 12pm Community Lunch
🧘🏻‍♂️ 6-7:30pm Yoga & Acupuncture

FRIDAY 5/22
🏋️‍♀️ 9-10am Richards Simmons
🏺 6-8pm Pottery Class

Saturday 5/23
🀡 10am-12pm Open Play Mahjong for Beginners

Sunday 5/24
☮️ 5:30-6:30pm Meditation & Sound Bath