Calendar of Events
May 2
Patriotic Rosary
St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington St.
1 p.m.
Pray the Patriotic Rosary on the National Day of Prayer. Take the opportunity to foster love of God and country and sing all the patriotic songs. For more information, call Rita Russo, at 781-762-4391.
May 3
‘Friends’ of the Library Book Sale
Morrill Memorial Library
1-4:45 p.m.
This ‘Early Bird’ is for Friends of the Library. If you’re not already a Friend, you too can enjoy early access to the sale by signing up for membership when you come to the sale.
May 4
Old Parish Cemetery Preservation Volunteers Work Day
Old Parish Cemetery
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Join in with other volunteers to help preserve Norwood’s treasured historic cemetery and its artifacts. For more information, visit www.oldparishpreservationvolunteers.com.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Morrill Memorial Library
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friends of the Library semi-annual Book Sale! Come one, come all - the sale is open to the general public!
VFW Post 2452 Meat Raffle
193 Dean St.
2-5 p.m.
The price for each drawing is $2. Ten drawings are conducted each Saturday. A pre-buy for $20 is available during the week at the Post. The pre-buy allows for entrance in all ten drawings conducted on Saturday. The winners of the pre-buys need not be present to win. The prizes are generous portions of meat and chicken. The Drawings also include a 50/50 money raffle. A separate Winner Takes All Raffle is conducted at the end for an additional $5. The Meat Raffle is open to the public and everyone is welcome.
May 5
Friends of the Library Book Sale - $5 BAG SALE!
Morrill Memorial Library
1-5 p.m.
the sale is open to the general public. Last day: “Bag of Books for $5” deal! Bring a bag to fill with books.
Parkway Concert Orchestra Concert
First Congregational Church, 100 Winter St.
3 p.m.
Music Director Thomas Kociela conducts the 50 piece non-profit orchestra in an exciting program, including Outdoor Overture by Copland, music from Rosamunde by Schubert, and Grieg’s Symphonic Dances. The program also features Scott Woolweaver, viola, in Andante and Hungarian Rondo by Carl Maria von Weber. Mr. Woolweaver’s performance is supported by the Bill and Muriel Porter Memorial Fund. Donation is $15; $10 for seniors and students; free for children under 12 years old. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit the orchestra’s web site at www.ParkwayConcertOrchestra.org, call 781-444-5041 or visit on Facebook at www.facebook.com/parkwayconcertorchestra.
May 8
Norwood Junior Woman’s Club Meeting
Conrads, Norwood
7:30 p.m.
The Norwood Junior Woman’s Club is a women’s social group that serves the Norwood community by fundraising in order to give back locally to various programs, events, and families in need. New members are always welcome! For more information, email [email protected] or visit their website www.norwoodjuniorwc.wixsite.com/norwoodjwc. The Club is sponsored by the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs, one of the largest and oldest women’s volunteer service organizations.
May 9
50 States of Mind: A Community Conversation about Democracy
Morrill Memorial Library
7 p.m.
Author and researcher Ryan Bernsten will conduct an in-person presentation. Is America as divided as it seems? As a graduate student at Oxford, Ryan Bernsten undertook a 23,000-mile journey through all 50 states to look beyond the news cycles and see his home country from the ground. Following in the footsteps of Alexis de Tocqueville, Bernsten leads with the desire to listen and find common humanity in Americans he meets across the country. In his book 50 States of Mind: A Journey to Rediscover American Democracy, Bernsten ultimately offers a hopeful vision for the future of America, as he embarks on a search for meaning and reflects on what it means to be American. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
May 10
Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults
Morrill Memorial Library
10:30 a.m.
Morrill Memorial Library partners with Norwood-based Lifeworks Inc to bring a series of art classes called Sensory-friendly Art Classes for Adults to the library. Join the art instructor Stephanie Enloe for a program specially designed for adults with different levels of cognitive abilities. Each week, Ms. Stephanie will guide participants to create one-of-a-kind art projects, often utilizing recycled/repurposed materials and items found in nature. Free and open to attendees aged 18+. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
May 11
Old Parish Cemetery Preservation Volunteers Work Day
Old Parish Cemetery
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Join in with other volunteers to help preserve Norwood’s treasured historic cemetery and its artifacts. For more information, visit www.oldparishpreservationvolunteers.com.
Plant Sale
Adams Farm, 999 North St., Walpole
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Shop the Norwood Evening Garden Club’s Annual Plant sale! Purchase perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, organic vegetables and herbs. Pre-order available through May 4 at norwoodeveninggardenclub.com. Mastercard and Visa will be accepted.
Blessings Boutique Thrift Shop
First Baptist Church, 71 Bond St.
10 a.m.-noon.
So many to help enjoy Spring - clothes, including patriotic themed, festive dishes and tableware, linens, books, and so much more. Come in and look around!
Introduction to Antique Hand Fans
Morrill Memorial Library
10:30 a.m.
Join presenter Shelly Goncalves and learn all about the history of antique fans. See 100 antique hand fans from the 18th & 19th century. Explore different materials used for this art including mother of pearl, bone, ivory, & celluloid. Have an antique hand fan at home? Bring it for identification. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
VFW Post 2452 Meat Raffle
193 Dean St.
2-5 p.m.
The price for each drawing is $2. Ten drawings are conducted each Saturday. A pre-buy for $20 is available during the week at the Post. The pre-buy allows for entrance in all ten drawings conducted on Saturday. The winners of the pre-buys need not be present to win. The prizes are generous portions of meat and chicken. The Drawings also include a 50/50 money raffle. A separate Winner Takes All Raffle is conducted at the end for an additional $5. The Meat Raffle is open to the public and everyone is welcome.
May 12
Musical Sundays Concert Series: Yiddishkeit Klezmer Ensemble
Morrill Memorial Library
2 p.m.
The Morrill Memorial Library’s Spring Musical Sundays Concert Series will conclude with a performance by members of the Yiddishkeit Klezmer Ensemble. Since 1995, the Yiddishkeit Klezmer Ensemble has been performing traditional Klezmer music at weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, concerts, festivals, schools and other special events throughout New England and New York. The band performs original and traditional Klezmer music.
May 13
Monday Movie Matinee: Polite Society
Morrill Memorial Library
1 p.m.
When her demure older sister, Lena, announces her impending nuptials, Ria vows to thwart the marriage by whatever means necessary, believing she is saving her sister from an uncertain fate. Armed with an overactive imagination and a ragtag gaggle of friends, Ria concocts an outlandish heist to protect her sister’s independence. Cast: Priya Kansara, Ritu Arya, Renu Brindle, Rekha John-Cheriyan, Seraphina Beh. Rated PG13, 2023.
May 14
Women’s Business Networking Meeting
Norwood Civic Center
8 a.m.
The Women’s Business Networking (WBN) group is a non-profit organization for women in business or residents of Norwood and surrounding towns. The group meet two mornings per month and in addition to providing referral business, the women share and support business ideas and community events/fundraisers. If you would like more information about the organization, call 781-799-7068, or email [email protected].
Norwood Toastmasters Club
Norwood Civic Center, Lydon Suite
6:45 p.m.
The Norwood Toastmasters Club, now in its 25th year, helps develop communication and leadership skills for members and the community at every level. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit https://norwoodtoastmaster.toastmastersclubs.org/.
May 15
Turn the Page Book Group-The Exiles
Morrill Memorial Library
10 a.m.
Join Patty Bailey and other local readers for a friendly and informal discussion of The Exiles, a historical fiction novel written by Christina Bake Kline. Seduced by her employer’s son, Evangeline, a naïve young governess in early nineteenth-century London, is discharged when her pregnancy is discovered and sent to the notorious Newgate Prison. After months in the fetid, overcrowded jail, she learns she is sentenced to “the land beyond the seas,” Van Diemen’s Land, a penal colony in Australia. Though uncertain of what awaits, Evangeline knows one thing: the child she carries will be born on the months-long voyage to this distant land. While life in Australia is punishing and often brutally unfair, it is also, for some, an opportunity: for redemption, for a new way of life, for unimagined freedom. New members are always welcome!
Turn the Page Book Group-The Exiles
Morrill Memorial Library (Virtual)
6:30 p.m.
Join Patty Bailey and other local readers for a friendly and informal discussion of The Exiles, a historical fiction novel written by Christina Bake Kline. Seduced by her employer’s son, Evangeline, a naïve young governess in early nineteenth-century London, is discharged when her pregnancy is discovered and sent to the notorious Newgate Prison. After months in the fetid, overcrowded jail, she learns she is sentenced to “the land beyond the seas,” Van Diemen’s Land, a penal colony in Australia. Though uncertain of what awaits, Evangeline knows one thing: the child she carries will be born on the months-long voyage to this distant land. While life in Australia is punishing and often brutally unfair, it is also, for some, an opportunity: for redemption, for a new way of life, for unimagined freedom. New members are always welcome!
Caring for Your Aging Parents
Morrill Memorial Library
7 p.m.
Local financial professional and speaker, Michael Graff, is offering the presentation. Growing older is a privilege that many more are enjoying these days, thanks to better health habits, medical advancements, and care options. This comes with new challenges, however, as people need to plan financially for a longer life. This presentation is about better understanding current trends and challenges in aging, with a focus on caring for aging parents. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
May 17
Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults
Morrill Memorial Library
10:30 a.m.
Morrill Memorial Library partners with Norwood-based Lifeworks Inc to bring a series of art classes called Sensory-friendly Art Classes for Adults to the library. Join the art instructor Stephanie Enloe for a program specially designed for adults with different levels of cognitive abilities. Each week, Ms. Stephanie will guide participants to create one-of-a-kind art projects, often utilizing recycled/repurposed materials and items found in nature. Free and open to attendees aged 18+. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
COA Monthly Ballroom Dance
Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect St.
7-10 p.m.
Music will be provided by Dan Mackowiak & Friends. Cost is $12 per person, which includes coffee, tea, desserts, and water. There are also door prizes! Newcomers of all ages welcome. Stay updated on all Council on Aging events on their Facebook page: Friends of the Norwood Council on Aging.
May 18
Old Parish Cemetery Preservation Volunteers Work Day
Old Parish Cemetery
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Join in with other volunteers to help preserve Norwood’s treasured historic cemetery and its artifacts. For more information, visit www.oldparishpreservationvolunteers.com.
FOVA Community Art Event
Morrill Memorial Library
10 a.m.-12 noon
Transform your yard with art! Add art to your front yard to join Yard Art during the week of June 8-15. Use weather resistant materials to add something to this Norwood-wide, family-friendly celebration. This opportunity allows you to create unique art for others to see and enjoy.
VFW Post 2452 Meat Raffle
193 Dean St.
2-5 p.m.
The price for each drawing is $2. Ten drawings are conducted each Saturday. A pre-buy for $20 is available during the week at the Post. The pre-buy allows for entrance in all ten drawings conducted on Saturday. The winners of the pre-buys need not be present to win. The prizes are generous portions of meat and chicken. The Drawings also include a 50/50 money raffle. A separate Winner Takes All Raffle is conducted at the end for an additional $5. The Meat Raffle is open to the public and everyone is welcome.
Adaptive Story Time
Morrill Memorial Library
2 p.m.
Designed to be inclusive and welcoming to neurodivergent children, Adaptive Storytime incorporates movement, music, stories, sensory activities, and play. All abilities are welcome and activities generally fall within a preschool interest level. The program requires registration and is open to children ages 3-8 with an adult. For questions, call the library at 781-769-0200, x3 or email the staff at [email protected]. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
May 21
Norwood’s Summer Weather Outlook
Morrill Memorial Library
7 p.m.
Joe Delli Carpini, the Science and Operations Officer at the National Weather Service’s Boston office in Norton, will present “Norwood’s Summer Weather Outlook and the Atlantic Tropical Outlook.” The presentation will begin with a look at what a “normal” summer in Norwood looks like, plus a brief recap of last summer’s conditions. He will take a look at some of the global weather patterns that may affect the upcoming summer in Norwood and break down the official NOAA outlook for the upcoming summer. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
May 23
Sensory-friendly Lego Club for Adults
Morrill Memorial Library
12:30 p.m.
Morrill Memorial Library partners with the L.E.A.D. program affiliated with Norwood High School to host a Sensory-friendly Lego Club for Adults. Join the L.E.A.D. students in this creative adventure. Just bring your imagination – the library will provide the Legos. The Club is free, inclusive, and open to anyone ages 18+. It is specially designed for adults with different levels of abilities. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
Acoustic Thursday
Central St.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Norwood is hosting a new musical series, “Acoustic Thursdays.” Opening up the series is Dylan James. Bring a chair, grab dinner or an ice cream, and enjoy some music!
May 24
Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults
Morrill Memorial Library
10:30 a.m.
Morrill Memorial Library partners with Norwood-based Lifeworks Inc to bring a series of art classes called Sensory-friendly Art Classes for Adults to the library. Join the art instructor Stephanie Enloe for a program specially designed for adults with different levels of cognitive abilities. Each week, Ms. Stephanie will guide participants to create one-of-a-kind art projects, often utilizing recycled/repurposed materials and items found in nature. Free and open to attendees aged 18+. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
Sensory-Friendly Friday Movie
Morrill Memorial Library
1 p.m.
The May movie in the Sensory-friendly Friday movie series is Universal’s ‘Migration,’ ‘rated PG. The Morrill Memorial Library partners with Lifeworks Inc of Norwood to bring this program series to the Norwood community. Recommended for ages 18 and up. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
May 25
Old Parish Cemetery Preservation Volunteers Work Day
Old Parish Cemetery
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Join in with other volunteers to help preserve Norwood’s treasured historic cemetery and its artifacts. For more information, visit www.oldparishpreservationvolunteers.com.
Blessings Boutique Thrift Shop
First Baptist Church, 71 Bond St.
10 a.m.-noon
Jewelry Sale Day! Pick up nice jewelry at HALF PRICE! The boutique also offers great clothes for the whole family, books, kitchen items, linens…..and a ton more!
VFW Post 2452 Meat Raffle
193 Dean St.
2-5 p.m.
The price for each drawing is $2. Ten drawings are conducted each Saturday. A pre-buy for $20 is available during the week at the Post. The pre-buy allows for entrance in all ten drawings conducted on Saturday. The winners of the pre-buys need not be present to win. The prizes are generous portions of meat and chicken. The Drawings also include a 50/50 money raffle. A separate Winner Takes All Raffle is conducted at the end for an additional $5. The Meat Raffle is open to the public and everyone is welcome.
May 27
Old Parish Cemetery Open Touring
Old Parish Cemetery
1-3 p.m.
Discover Norwood’s rich history throughout the Old Parish Cemetery.
May 28
Women’s Business Networking Meeting
Norwood Civic Center
8 a.m.
The Women’s Business Networking (WBN) group is a non-profit organization for women in business or residents of Norwood and surrounding towns. The group meet two mornings per month and in addition to providing referral business, the women share and support business ideas and community events/fundraisers. If you would like more information about the organization, call 781-799-7068, or email [email protected].
Titles on Tap Book Group
Napper Tandy’s
7:30 p.m.
Titles on Tap, sponsored by the Morrill Memorial Library, meets at Napper Tandy’s in Norwood, in the left-hand-side bar. The May title is yet to be announced. Copies of the book will be available to pick up at the library’s reference desk. The ebook and audiobook are instantly available through Libby. Titles on Tap is a social book group for readers in their 20s and 30s and for the young at heart. Titles on Tap meets once a month in the left-hand bar of Napper Tandy’s to eat, drink, be merry, and discuss the latest reading selection.
Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults
Morrill Memorial Library
10:30 a.m.
Morrill Memorial Library partners with Norwood-based Lifeworks Inc to bring a series of art classes called Sensory-friendly Art Classes for Adults to the library. Join the art instructor Stephanie Enloe for a program specially designed for adults with different levels of cognitive abilities. Each week, Ms. Stephanie will guide participants to create one-of-a-kind art projects, often utilizing recycled/repurposed materials and items found in nature. Free and open to attendees aged 18+. To register, visit www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
May 30
Acoustic Thursday
Central St.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Matt York will be the second performer at Norwood’s new Acoustic Thursday musical series!
May 31
Sensory-Friendly Art Classes for Adults
Morrill Memorial Library
10:30 a.m.
Morrill Memorial Library partners with Norwood-based Lifeworks Inc to bring a series of art classes called Sensory-friendly Art Classes for Adults to the library. Join the art instructor Stephanie Enloe for a program specially designed for adults with different levels of cognitive abilities. Each week, Ms. Stephanie will guide participants to create one-of-a-kind art projects, often utilizing recycled/repurposed materials and items found in nature. Free, 18+. To register, visitnorwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/, or call the reference desk at 781-769-0200, x2.
