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Upcoming Events & Workshops

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    Monterey Coffee House Series: Fiddle Tunes from North America and Europe

    Rescheduled - June 6 at 7 PM

    Local fiddler Eric Martin will take you on a guided tour of fiddle tunes from various countries and cultures, including Ireland, Scotland, England, Sweden, France, the U.S., and Canada. Come enjoy driving reels, majestic strathspeys, haunting airs, and more!

    This event has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 6, at 7 PM. We will reach out to everyone who had a reservation with the updated details. If you’d like to be added to the waitlist, please contact WendyGJ@gmail.com.

    Light refreshments will be served.

    Sponsored by the Monterey Cultural Council

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    Post-Arbor Day Tree Distribution

    May 4, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    Join us for a special outdoor event with Kevin West as he distributes pre-ordered trees and shrubs and shares expert planting tips. Special germinated chestnut seeds will also be available to people who have already signed up for them. Don’t miss this chance to grow something great!

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    Annual Native Plant Sale – Grow Local!

    June 7, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Join us in the garden for our annual Native Plant Sale! Explore a diverse selection of native plants perfect for enhancing your garden and supporting local ecosystems. Stay tuned for more details!

Explore Our Ongoing Programs

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    Bridge

    Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    For an update, call Kyle Pierce at 413-528-9213.

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    Chair Yoga

    Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Taught by Connie Wilson. All are welcome. No charge.

  • Non-Competitive Ping Pong for Fun

    Mondays, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

    This relaxed, all-skill-levels-welcome group is all about fun, movement, and friendly rallies—no pressure, just play!

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    Tai Chi with David Crowe

    Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Accepting new attendees with Tai Chi experience. The cost $8 per class or $30 per month

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    Simple Meditation

    Mondays, 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM - March through October

    All are welcome. Come 10 minutes early if this is your first time.

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    Mahjong

    Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM and Thursdays, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Join us for American Mahjong, a game of strategy and skill that has brought players together for generations! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, all are welcome.

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    Cookbook Club

    Fourth Monday of the month, 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

    Since space is limited to 12, registration is required—email WendyGJ@gmail.com to sign up.

    The cookbook will be on display at the library before our meeting. Browse it at your leisure, make a copy of a recipe that interests you, and mark it with a sticky note with your name before returning the book to the counter. A few extra copies will be available for checkout.

    For our lunch meeting, bring your prepared dish as written in the recipe, along with a place setting (plate, bowl, cup, utensils) and a serving utensil. Since there’s no kitchen at the Community Center, all dishes should be ready to eat.

    We look forward to sharing lunch and discussing the recipes together!

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    Coffee Club

    Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Start your weekend with good coffee and great conversation! Join us at the Monterey Community Center every Saturday morning for a casual gathering—no agenda, just neighbors connecting over a cup. All are welcome!

  • Darn Yarners

    First Thursday of the month, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

    Bring your lunch! Everyone is welcome. You can bring anything to work on - knitting, crocheting, stitching, weaving, mending, etc.

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    Ping Pong

    ADVANCED PLAYERS:
    Wednesdays, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Saturdays, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    ALL PLAY:
    Wednesdays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (except Quilters’ Wednesdays, when it’s 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM)

    Saturdays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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    MCC Jam

    Alternate Thursdays, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

    Please Note - Jams for March 13th and 27th have been rescheduled to Sunday 3/16, and 3/30 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

    Bi-weekly meetup of guitar players and other musicians at the MCC to jam, practice, and share community. All skill levels are welcome, and singers too. Set lists worked out in advance and chord charts shared via Dropbox.

    Contact Mark at MCCJamgroup@gmail.com if you would like to learn more and join.

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    Monterey Marijuana Anonymous

    Sundays, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    A free, peer-support meeting focused on marijuana addiction. It’s a Study & Participation Meeting with readings from M.A. materials & time for sharing experience, strength & hope. Monterey MA is an open meeting; welcoming all orientations & backgrounds. The only requirement for attendance is a desire to stop using marijuana. Marijuana Anonymous references the basic 12 Steps founded by Alcoholics Anonymous.

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    Book Club

    March 24, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

    The book for this month is Pigeons by Andrew Blechman

    The Book Group meets each month to discuss works of fiction and non-fiction. For more information or to be put on the email list contact Laurie Shaw at shaw419@verizon.net. The book for February 24 is James by Percival Everett.

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    Monterey Spanish Club - Hablemos!

    Mondays, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    On the fourth Monday of the month it is 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    For those who love to speak and practice Spanish - Intermedio y Superior.

    Practice Spanish and meet new friends! No fee, drop ins welcome.

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    Monterey Quilters

    Third Wednesday of the month, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

    An informal group for new and experienced quilters or even non-quilters to share their love of quilts. All are welcome. Contact Linda Neilson at lindarneilson@gmail.com for questions or more info.

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    Open Studio with Beth Hoffman

    Thursdays, April 17 and 24, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Come and paint or draw in the company of other artists. A still life provides inspiration or draw from your own imagination. Anything goes!

    Please bring your own supplies. Coffee and a snack are provided.

    Please text or call Beth Hoffman to RSVP or if you have any questions: 201.463.9543.

  • Diagram titled "The Subtle Body," illustrating chakras and energetic channels (nadis) in a meditative human figure. Includes Sushumna Nadi, Pingala Nadi, Ida Nadi, and descriptions of koshas, explaining the non-dualistic approach to spiritual and physical aspects of the body.

    Yantra Yoga

    Thursdays, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    This class blends gentle yoga, breathwork, and mindful meditation, drawing from Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism and traditional Hatha yoga. Through breath-coordinated movements, we’ll explore the subtle energy body and release stuck energy to cultivate stillness. Comfortable clothing recommended.

    Sponsored by the COA. A $10 donation is appreciated.

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    Singing with Vikki True

    Tuesdays, 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

    No chorus Tuesday, March 25th

    A free and fun sing along with Vikki True and her amazing accompanist Peter Schneyer on keyboard.

    You might recall Vikki from singing at the UCC church or with the Sweet Sisters of Mercy in the past.

    She will be bringing her songbooks full of folk, gospel, ballads, Beatles, and more.

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    Super Gentle Yoga

    Fridays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    To register, please email jamesboneparth76@gmail.com

    Sliding scale, $8 - $10

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    Al Anon

    Sundays, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Al Anon family group meeting

  • Folk Chorus

    Alternate Thursdays, 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM

    Next Chorus: April 10, and April 17

    No chorus May 1

    Experience the magic of group singing—join our Folk Chorus and make music together!

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Plan an Event

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The Community Center is available for birthday parties and other events. There is no charge to Monterey residents who clean up afterwards. For out of towners, there’s a $50 fee. If you plan to serve beer or wine, you will need a one day alcohol permit from the Town of Monterey Select Board. We recommend starting the process 45 days in advance. Instructions and an application form can be found here.

Check our online calendar to see available dates and times, or send an email to montereycommunitycenter@gmail.com (or leave a message at 413-528-3600 and we will return your call).

Monterey Pantry Pickup

Saturdays, 10 - 11 AM in the Monterey UCC church basement. The pantry serves residents of New Marlborough and Sandisfield as well as Monterey.

To donate canned goods, please leave them in the Monterey UCC church basement any time during daylight hours except during Pantry Pickup hours. Especially appreciated are cans of tuna, soups, beans, fruits, vegetables, but not anything that has been opened or expired.  montereypantry@gmail.com, 413.429.4254

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