People & Events

Bethlehem in Westminster The spirit of the Christmas season filled the region throughout the month of December. Dan Cormier Pat Daly and Mark Sharon, Sr. portray the Three Kings during the Living Nativity at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Saturday, Dec. 2. Journal Photos/Nora Cardec

Sunday, December 31

Swing in the New Year right at Dance2Swing’s New Year’s Eve party beginning at 6 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. A buffet dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by boogie and blues with The Jump City Band, Kid Pinky & His Restless Knights, and DJ AlanHep2theJive. Cost for the dinner and dance is $50 (cost for the dance only after 8:30 p.m. is $25). Advanced ticket purchase is required. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (978) 263-7220 or visit www.dance2Swing.com.

Jay Giels with the Installers ring in the New Year at 8 p.m. at the Bull Run Restaurant, Route 2A, Shirley. The J. Geils Band was one of the most popular touring rock & roll bands in America during the ‘70s. The Installers combine elements of Rock, Blues, and R&B and weld classic licks with modern energy. Tickets are $75 (includes dinner and show). For information, call (978) 425-4311.

Sunday, January 7

A swing dance will be held at 7 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. DJ Alan “Hep2theJive” will play a mix of “boogie woogie.” A beginner friendly swing dance lesson will be held at 6 p.m. Admission is $10. For information, visit www.dance2swing.com.

Monday, January 8

The Friends of the Townsend Seniors will hold their annual meeting at 7 p.m. in Room 2 of the Townsend Memorial Hall. Meeting is open to all members of the Friends and any other interested parties. Board members will be elected as well as voting to increase the board members from their present seven to nine members. Plan to attend.

Tuesday, January 9

The Ashburnham Council on Aging, 1 Memorial Drive, will conduct an Adult Wellness Clinic, in partnership with the Nashoba VNA, from 11 a.m. to noon. Seniors may have their blood pressure checked as well as ask questions regarding health issues and concerns. Anyone over age 55 may participate in the program. For more information, call (978) 827-5000.

Wednesday, January 10

A Birthday Card paper-crafting workshop will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Townsend Cooperative Playschool, Route 119, Townsend. In this “round robin” workshop, you’ll move through four stations, making four of each card — that’s 16 hand-made holiday cards! Cost is $15. Pre-registration required. Proceeds to benefit the school. For information, call (978) 877-2143.

Thursday, January 11

The Leominster Land Trust and the Leominster Recreation Department are co-sponsoring a women’s snowshoe/crosscountry ski hike at Sholan Farms. For more information, call Deanne Comeau at (978) 537-3018 or the Leominster Recreation Department at (978) 534-7529.

The Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA) invites the public to a panel discussion on “Spirituality and Ecology” from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Leominster Public Library, Crossroads Office Park Religion and spiritual exploration help to shape our attitudes toward nature in both conscious and unconscious ways: that is, how we should relate to nature and how we should treat other humans. Free. For information, call (978) 448-0299.

Saturday, January 13

A Chicken Pot Pie Supper will be served at 5 p.m. at First Church of Templeton, located on Templeton Common. The family-style supper includes chicken pot pie, vegetables, beverage and a piece of homemade pie for dessert. Tickets are $8 per adult, $4 per child, with children under 5 free. For more information, or to make reservations, call (978) 939-2784.

Sunday, January 14

A swing dance will be held at 7 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. A beginner friendly swing dance lesson will be held at 6 p.m. Admission is $10. For information, visit www. dance2swing.com.

Sunday, January 21

A swing dance will be held at 7 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. The Duke Robillard Band will perform. A beginner friendly swing dance lesson will be held at 6 p.m. Admission is $10. For information, visit www. dance2swing.com.

Sunday, January 28

Dance2Swing Studios presents a Beach Bop Swing Dance Party at 7 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. Loaded Dice and DJ Alan “Hep2theJive” will perform. A beginner friendly swing dance lesson will be held at 6 p.m. Admission is $10. For information, visit www.dance2swing.com.

Friday, February 2

The Leominster Land Trust and the Leominster Recreation Department will co-sponsor a Coed Moonlight Snowshoe Hike from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Meet at the Parmenter Road gate of Leominster State Forest on Elm Street. Wear headlights if you have them. Bring your own snack and water. Dress in layers for the weather. Led by members of the Leominster Land Trust Trails Committee. For more information, call Deanne Comeau at (978) 537-3018 or the Leominster Recreation Department at (978) 534-7529.

Thursday, February 8

The Leominster Land Trust and the Leominster Recreation Department will co-sponsor a womenís cross-country ski/ snowshoe hike at Windblown Cross Country Skiing and Showshoeing in Ipswich, N.H. Hikers will meet at 9 a.m. at Barrett Park to carpool. Windblown charges a per person fee. Equipment available for rent. . For more information, call Deanne Comeau at (978) 537-3018 or the Leominster Recreation Department at (978) 534-7529.

Saturday, February 10

A Pot Roast Supper will be served at 5 p.m. at First Church of Templeton, located on Templeton Common. The family-style supper includes pot roast, vegetables, beverage and a piece of homemade pie for dessert. Tickets are $8 per adult, $4 per child, with children under 5 free. For more information, or to make reservations, call (978) 939-2784.