Neighborhood Roundup

King’s Chapel’s Tuesday Recitals

King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., presents its Tuesday Re-citals. Admission is by suggested donation of $5 per per-son; the donations are given to the performing musi-cians. Programs begin at 12:15 p.m. and last approxi-mately 35 minutes; for more information, call 617-227-2155.

    Programming includes Some Assembly Required, featuring spiritual works by Stravinsky, Still and more, on April 30; Richard Spicer on the C.B. Fisk organ per-forming works by Bach, Buxtehude and Ritter on May 7; Karl Henning Ensemble performing music for flutes, horn and percussion by Marshall and Henning on May 14; flutist Alison LaRosa Montez and organist Heinrich Christensen performing Pietro Locatelli’s “Sonata I” and Daniel Pinkham’s “Miracles” on May 21; and Justin Breuggeman on C.B. Fisk organ performing works by Bach, Bruhns and Schumann on May 28.

Charles Street Planting and Cleaning Day coming May 7

The Beacon Hill Civic Association, the Beacon Hill Business Association and the Beacon Hill Garden Club are partnering to sponsor the annual Planting and Clean-ing Day on Charles Street on Tuesday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to noon.

    Meet at Tatte Bakery & Café at 70 Charles St., where brooms, disposable gloves and trash bags will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to bring trowels and garden gloves, and children are welcome.

Hidden Gardens tour returns May 16

The Beacon Hill Garden Club presents its Hidden Gar-dens of Beacon Hill Annual Tour takes place on Thurs-day, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets cost $50 each through May 9 and $60 each thereafter.

    Also, the fourth annual Soiree to benefit the Garden Club’s civic projects takes place on Wednesday, March 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the King’s Chapel Parish House at 55 Branch St. The event will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a jazz combo, and guests will be able to preview three gardens featured on the tour. Tickets cost $150 each until May 9 and $175 each afterwards.

Visit beaconhillgardenclub.org for more information on both events.

Visit Hidden Art Gallery during Hidden Gardens tour

The Hidden Art Gallery at 25 Myrtle St. will be open dur-ing Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Annual Tour, and guests are invited to stop in and look at the garden paint-ings on Thursday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ten percent of proceeds will go to the Beacon Hill Garden Club.

Hill House’s Senior Dinners

Hill House serves a hot meal to the seniors of the com-munity on the third Tuesday of each month, including May 21, at 74 Joy St.

No sign up is required for the seniors, and they are more than welcome to come by for a meal and socializa-tion. Volunteers are always welcome at Senior Dinners, and little ones can help, too.

Contact [email protected] or 617-227-5838 ext. 22 to learn more about the requirements for this monthly event.

Nichols House Museum seeking     volunteer tour guides

The Nichols House Museum welcomes volunteers to join the museum as tour guides.

    Guides provide vital support to the museum by leading high-quality tours to diverse audiences and communities. Hours are flexible, and orientation and training throughout the month of March are required.  Guides receive complimentary admission to the museum and all museum-programming events. There are also reg-ular opportunities for complimentary, behind-the-scenes visits to other local museums and cultural organizations.  Applicants should be interested in history, architecture, and decorative arts, and enjoy interacting with visitors of all ages. Tour guides typically commit to half or full-day shifts. 

    To apply, complete the application form available on the museum’s homepage, www.nicholshousemuseum.org.

BSNJ Community Children’s Chorus  

The Boston Society of The New Jerusalem (BSNJ) Community Children’s Chorus is a comprehensive musical training program for children in the third through seventh grades.

    Your child will be participating in a program that promotes: the love of music, expressive singing, teamwork-cooperative learn-ing, building new friendships, self-assessment and the fun of being in an outstanding program.

     The group meets at 140 Bowdoin St. on Saturday morn-ings. Tuition is free for any child with a Greater Boston-area ad-dress. All levels of singing ability are welcome. To register, contact Carlton Doctor at 617-523-4575 or visit www.churchonthehillboston.org (click on “music.”)

    BSNJ/The Church On The Hill sponsors this initiative, but we are not promoting any religious ideology.

MGH seeking volunteers

Massachusetts General Hospital Volunteer Department is seeking volunteers for its very busy office.  Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with a broad international community of volunteers, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks. Various shifts are available.

    Contact Kim Northrup at 617-724-1826 for more information.

‘Coloring for Adults’ at the West End Branch Library

The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, lo-cated at 151 Cambridge St., presents “Color Your World: Coloring for Adults“ on Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. 

At this time, the library will supply coloring pages, colored pencils, markers and crayons, or bring your own supplies if you prefer. Feel free to drop in between these hours.

Call 617-523-3957.

Spanish/English Language Exchange

The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, lo-cated at 151 Cambridge St., presents the Span-ish/English Language Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas en Inglés y Español on Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m.

    At this time, English speakers can practice Spanish and Spanish speakers can practice English in this fun, in-formal conversation class.

Call 617-523-3957.

BSNJ Community Children’s Chorus

The Boston Society of The New Jerusalem (BSNJ) Community Children’s Chorus is a comprehensive musi-cal training program for children in Grades 3 to 7.

Your child will be participating in a program that promotes: the love of music, expressive singing, team-work-cooperative learning, building new friendships, self-assessment and the fun of being in a well organized pro-gram.

The rehearsals take place at 140 Bowdoin St. on Tuesday afternoons. Tuition is free for any child with a Boston address. All levels of singing ability are welcome. To sign up, please contact Mr. Doctor at 617-523-4575 or visit www.churchonthehillboston.org (click on “music”).

The Church on the Hill sponsors this initiative but we are not promoting any religious ideology.

‘Preschool Story Hour’ at West End Branch Library

The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., offers the  “Preschool Story Hour” on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Children, ages 3 to 5, and their caregivers join the children’s librarian for weekly stories, songs, rhymes and movement. This is a high-energy story time, and fami-lies, daycare and school groups are all welcome to drop in.

ESL conversation group resumes meeting at West End Branch Library

The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, lo-cated at 151 Cambridge St., welcomes the English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group every Tues-day from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Come and practice your English language skills with other newcomers and a facilitator.

West End Playgroup meets Tuesday     mornings

The West End Community Center, located at 1 Congress St., welcomes the West End Playgroup on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. through the fall and winter.

    This is a free drop-in time to let kids play and adults chat with one another. Small toy donations are welcome.

‘Toddler Time’ at the West End Branch Library

The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., presents  “Toddler Time” on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

At this time, children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers join the children’s librarian for develop-mentally appropriate stories, rhymes, movement, and songs. Drop-in for families, and groups, should contact the library ahead of time at 617-523-3957.

Get homework help at the West End      Branch Library

The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, lo-cated at 151 Cambridge St., offers homework help every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.

Get help from a Boston Public Schools teacher. No appointment necessary; simply drop in with your home-work.

Call 617-523-3957 for more information.

Compassionate Friends group reaches out to bereaved parents,     families

The Boston Chapter of The Compassionate Friends (TCF) meets at Trinity Church on the first Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

    TCF is a national self-help, mutual-assistance organ-ization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved parents and their families. Call

617-539-6424 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

West End Food Pantry seeking donations

The West End Food Pantry needs help to continue serv-ing its more than 120 clients per month. They welcome donations to replenish the supply of food that they give out to hungry residents in the neighborhood.

    The pantry is located in the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library and is staffed by volunteers from ABCD’s North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center. Non-perishable (canned and boxed) items are be-ing sought, including rice, pasta, canned tuna, canned chicken, chili, beans, vegetables, cereal, soups, cup of noodles, etc.

    Donations can be left at the library, 151 Cambridge St., on Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Volunteers needed for hot meal program

The North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC), located at 1 Michelangelo St., serves a hot, fresh, home-cooked lunch to seniors in the neigh-borhood Mondays and Fridays, and is looking for two volunteers to help with shopping, food preparation, cook-ing, serving and clean-up. The non-profit providing ser-vices and programs to low-income residents of the North End, West End and Beacon Hill is looking for volunteers who can assist with the whole meal from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a Monday and/or Friday, but can make arrange-ments to fit your schedule.

Contact Maria Stella Gulla, director, at 617-523-8125, ext. 201, via e-mail at [email protected] for more information.

Introduction to       laptops, eReaders and iPads at the West End Branch Library

The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., offers an introduction to laptops, eRead-ers and iPads by appointment only. Get the most out of your eReader or Laptop. Receive tips and guidance dur-ing these one-on-one sessions. Call Branch Librarian, Helen Bender at617-523-3957 or e-mail [email protected] to set up an appointment.

Yoga for seniors at the West End Branch Library

The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., presents yoga for seniors every Tuesday from 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. Classes are led by Tatiana Nekra-sova, a certified yoga instructor.

Volunteer at Spaulding Rehab

Stay active, meet new people and be connected with your community by volunteering at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Staff members will match your skills and inter-ests to a volunteer opportunity. The hospital is currently recruiting volunteers, ages 18 and up, for two- to three-hour-a-week shifts for a minimum of six to 12 months commitment. Visit www.spauldingnetwork.org for more information.

After-work tai chi group at the West End Branch Library

The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, 151 Cambridge St., welcomes after-work tai chi group every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. Come and try this low impact energy exercise with yang-style tai chi instructor Arthur Soo-Hoo.

Be a friend to elderly in need

FriendshipWorks seeks caring people to offer help and support to isolated elders in the Boston area. Volunteers are needed to provide companionship and assist elders with tasks such as reading, organizing, or going for a walk – lend an hour each week and gain a friend and a new perspective. Volunteers also needed to escort elders to and from medical appointments. No car is needed and hours are flexible. For more information or to apply online, visit www.fw4elders.org or call 617-482-1510.

Local residents needed to drive cancer patients to and from treatment

The American Cancer Society is in great need of Road to Recovery volunteers to drive local cancer patients to and from their chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments. An integral part of treating cancer successfully is making sure cancer patients receive their treatments, but many find making transportation arrangements is a challenge. The American Cancer Society provided more than 19,000 rides to cancer patients in New England last year, but needs new volunteer drivers to keep up with the demand for transportation.

    Make a difference in the fight against cancer by be-coming a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Soci-ety’s Road to Recovery. Drivers use their own vehicle to drive patients to and from their treatments. The schedule for volunteers is flexible, and treatment appointments take place weekdays, primarily during business hours.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a volunteer driver for Road to Recovery, contact your American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

Join the Downtown Boston Rotary Club

The Downtown Boston Rotary Club, the first new Rotary Club in Boston in 100 years, holds meetings at the UMass Club in the Financial District on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 6 to 7:15 p.m.

                For more information, visit www.dbrotary.org or call 617-535-1950.

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