Joyce Westner

2 weeks ago | winchesternews.org | Joyce Westner

Last month three students who participate in Winchester’s A Better Chance program decided to go to Guatemala as part of a School of the World program. Joel Aryee, Danry Njawa and Eyitayo (Tayo) Owolabi mixed cement, painted the outside of a school building and created two murals. says, “Last year we helped with a kindergarten playground in Honduras, says Aryee, a Winchester High School junior.

2 weeks ago | winchesternews.org | Joyce Westner

It’s May and the gardens around Winchester have started to deliver. We asked you to send us photos of whatever is growing in your garden and you sent us quite a few. Please send June photos to [email protected] with “garden photo” in the subject line. Every year, the Museum of Fine Arts hosts an exhibit of floral arrangements matched up with works of art. This year Winchester residents Deb DePeter and Becky Tellefsen did a piece that echoes a 5,000 Egyptian funeral dress.

2 weeks ago | winchesternews.org | Joyce Westner

Every year, the Museum of Fine Arts hosts an exhibit of floral arrangements matched up with works of art. This year Winchester residents Deb DePeter and Becky Tellefsen did a piece that echoes a 5,000 Egyptian funeral dress. In addition, Winchester Garden Club members Lori Taylor and Julie Hintlian also did an arrangement. “This was the first year we entered the show, encouraged by the Winchester Home and Garden Club,” DePeter says.

3 weeks ago | winchesternews.org | Joyce Westner

Skip to content Moon Shadow and Sally are rescues whom Highland St. residentsTara and David Hughes adopted. Taking advantage of an open door, Abby the tabby just walked into Mahoney’s and made herself at home. She introduced herself to her new human, who instantly fell in love with her. New cozy bed, toys, delicious food, treats ... life was good. Abby pays her way. Supervising floral arrangements Eleanor is our 13-year-old French Bulldog.

3 weeks ago | winchesternews.org | Joyce Westner

When Maureen Conway and Mai Harrison were asked to be the chairs of this year’s EN KA fair, they readily agreed. Harrison says, “Every year EN KA asks or chairs and I’ve always wanted to help bring joy to the town. Plus, it works for my schedule.”  The Arlington St. mother of three high school students, wanted Winchester News to be sure to let readers know that the fair hours are different this year.