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Ongoing
Blessing Basket Drive
Help support local families in need this holiday season by donating a “Blessing Basket” to benefit clients at the Canton Helpline’s Food Pantry. The goal is to collect 200 “baskets” filled with a variety of needed items. Baskets can be dropped off at the Congregational Church of Canton on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn more about the Blessing Basket project at facebook.com/groups/cantoncare.
Winterlights at the Bradley Estate
Winterlights is back! Join the Trustees of Reservations for a magical outdoor experience at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, located at 2468 Washington Street (Rte. 138) in Canton, as it sparkles with thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights. Bring the whole family for a fun and safe outdoor experience. Winterlights, sponsored by Citizens Bank, runs Wednesday through Sunday through January 4. Timed entry tickets are required and must be purchased in advance. To order tickets or to learn more about Winterlights, including additional displays at Naumkeag in Stockbridge and the Stevens-Coolidge House in North Andover, visit thetrustees.org/winterlights.
Norfolk Humane Society Sale
The Norfolk County Humane Society, a nonprofit animal rescue organization based in Canton, will be selling handmade items (blankets, hats, pillows, ponchos, ornaments, scarfs, slippers, shawls, etc.) in support of its mission. We can always use donated crafts to raise funds for animals under our care. Please call 781-844-6172.
Neponset River Mind-Body-Spirit Center
The Neponset River Mind-Body-Spirit Center for adults launched in September as a new program of the new Neponset River Unitarian Universalist Community of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist-Canton. Free and open to the public, offerings occur on three Thursdays each month from 1-2 p.m. at 1508 Washington Street. The first Thursday of each month is a nondenominational theme-based “Exploring Your Spirituality” group grounded in conversation, music and the arts. The upcoming theme is “Story” (1/2). The second Thursday is a Zen Buddhist meditation group in Thich Nhat Hanh’s style of practice (upcoming meeting on 1/9). The fourth Thursday (cancelled for holidays in Nov. & Dec.; resumes 1/23) is a “Get Your Body Groove On!” group with accompanying videos and engaging fun dance exercises with participants reflecting diversity of age, body type/size, races and ability (including while sitting). Drop-ins welcome! Contact Rev. Michelle for more info at minister@fpuucanton.org.
DEHS Support Groups
The Canton Department of Elder & Human Services hosts several monthly support groups that are open to all. Join us on the second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. for our Caregivers Support Group (next is 1/14); the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10:45 a.m. for our Low Vision Support Group; the second and fourth Friday of the month at 10 a.m. for our drop-in Grief Support Group (next is 12/13); and the fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. for our Memory Café (next is 12/26). For more info, call 781-828-1323.
Friends of the Library Meetings
Current and prospective members of the Friends of the Canton Library are invited to attend one of their upcoming meetings in the Aldrich Room. The next meeting is scheduled for Dec. 16. (November meeting is canceled due to the 11/18 STM.) You can also participate via Zoom (meeting ID 894 3353 6004 and passcode 999825). For more info, go to library.canton.ma/187/friends-of-the-library.
Community Club of Canton Meetings
The Community Club of Canton meets monthly at the Canton Historical Society from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month (except for January & June-August). At each meeting, club members discuss different areas that they can donate their time or resources to within Canton. For more info, contact Patricia McDermott at communityclubcanton@gmail.com.
December 14, 15 & 22
Canton Choral Society Holiday Concerts
Come join the Canton Choral Society for a holiday concert! The next concert is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14 at Care One in Sharon, followed by concerts on Dec. 15 at Fox Hill Village in Westwood and Dec. 22 at Fuller Village in Milton. CCS concerts are free, and all are welcome to attend at these completely accessible locations. For more info, go to cantonchoralsociety.org.
December 17
CHS Craft Fair & Winter Concert
All are welcome to a delightful Craft Fun Fair and a wonderful Winter Concert presented by the Canton High School band and choral groups on Tuesday evening, Dec. 17 at CHS. Both events are free! The craft fair will run from 6-7 p.m. in the cafeteria and is open to kids of all ages, and there will be free coffee and hot chocolate! Then head over to the auditorium at 7 p.m. for the annual Winter Spectacular, featuring great holiday music and singing. Get in the holiday spirit — bring the kids, the grandparents, or the neighbors — and enjoy the fun and the music! And please help MusicCounts, the nonprofit volunteer program that supports all music programs in Canton.
December 18
Blue Christmas Service
The Congregational Church of Canton, located at 1541 Washington Street, will host a Blue Christmas service on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. in recognition of the loss and loneliness that can be felt during the holidays due to death, disease, poverty, or abuse. It is a service that specifically enables individuals to experience their grief and to express what they are feeling so they can find a sense of calm and hope. All are welcome to attend, and if you know someone dealing with grief, please reach out and invite them to join you at this service.
