A place where the Monterey community can come together to grow and thrive
Upcoming Events & Workshops
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Monterey Coffee House Series: Fiddle Tunes from North America and Europe
March 28 , 7:00 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, U.S, and Canada. Come enjoy driving reels, majestic strathspeys, haunting airs, and more!
Registration is required due to space limitations. WendyGJ@gmail.com
Light refreshments will be served.
Sponsored by the Monterey Cultural Council
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Post-Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
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. Chestnut seedlings will also be available. 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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Ping Pong
ADVANCED PLAYERS:
Wednesdays, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Saturdays, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
BEGINNERS:
Wednesdays, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturdays, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
ALL PLAY:
Third Wednesday of the month, only 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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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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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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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!
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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 Mahjong, a game of strategy and tradition that has entertained and connected players since the Qing Dynasty
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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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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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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, March 20 and 27, 10:00 AM - 12:00 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.
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Singing with Vikki True
Tuesdays, 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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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Chair Yoga
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Taught by Connie Wilson. All are welcome. No charge.
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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. A $10 donation is appreciated.
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Al Anon
Sundays, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Al Anon family group meeting
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Folk Chorus
Alternate Thursdays, 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
No chorus Thursday March 13
Experience the magic of group singing—join our Folk Chorus and make music together!
Plan an Event
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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