Tag Archives: EVENTS

Tai Chi Course in Walpole – Starting 2/18/26

CURIOUS ABOUT TAI CHI?

NEW BEGINNERS GROUP STARTS FEBRUARY 18

DOZENS OF STUDIES SHOW HOW TAI CHI CAN HELP YOU:

☯ Sharpen and maintain your sense of balance. Reduce your risk of falling

☯ Lift your spirits, boost your energy, and improve your sense of well-being

☯ Improve your coordination and move with fluidity and grace

☯ Loosen your joints and expand your range of motion

☯ Lower your blood pressure 

☯ Ease symptoms of arthritis and other chronic conditions

☯ Make new friends and have fun

YOUR FIRST SESSION IS FREE – NO COMMITMENT

Come for an hour on Wednesday, February 18, at 11 a.m. Learn more, ask questions, try a few moves, and see if tai chi is right for you. We’ll meet on the second floor of the Walpole town hall. 

From then on, the group will meet every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon at the town hall.

The course is led by Ben Daviss, a senior instructor with the nonprofit Oriental Healing Arts Association. A tai chi player for 30 years, Ben also holds a teaching certification from the American Tai Chi & Qigong Association.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY:

I marvel at the effect of the classes. I feel more resilient and capable as a human being in all its dimensions thanks to tai chi. – Lark L. 

I’m not the only one who thinks the way you teach tai chi makes it most accessible. This will be my practice for years to come. – Marina C.

For more information or to register, contact Ben at 603-445-2200 or bdaviss@comcast.net.

Scam Prevention for Seniors at the Library – 1/26/26

Monday, January 26, 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the Main Library. The Walpole Town Library is offering a program on scam prevention for seniors in partnership with the River Valley Technical Center Criminal Justice class. They will cover how to spot, prevent, and avoid scams, and what to do if you encounter one.

New Group for Moms at the Library – 1/12/26

New! Moms' Group at the Main Library. Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM (after Wiggle Time). Led by Sarah Breen, a maternal-child nurse and board-certified lactation consultant. The group will meet monthly to discuss the wonders and challenges of parenting very young children.

Author Deborah Lee Luskin at the Library – 1/12/26

Author Talk at the Walpole Town Library. Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Brattleboro author Deborah Luskin discusses her memoir, Reviving Artemis: The Making of a Huntress. At sixty, longtime writer, gardener, and teacher, Deborah Luskin felt a wild new calling: to leave the safety of her garden and learn to hunt deer. Reviving Artemis is the story of her choosing to age on her own fierce terms.

Reminder: Drewsville Tree Lighting – 12/7/25

The annual Drewsville Tree Lighting, which was postponed from last weekend, will be held this Sunday, December 7th, at 4:30 pm on the Drewsville Common. We will have horse and wagon rides, as well as cookies and cocoa. And, of course, Santa!

Walpole Players New Year’s Eve Party – 12/31/25

A New Year's Eve Party! Wednesday, December 31, 8 pm - midnight at the Walpole Town Hall. Come dance the night away . . . and toast the New Year with us! Music by local favorite DJ, Shamus Martin. Catered appetizers & desserts by Susie Rogers - BYOB! Mystery raffle: $1/ticket or $10 for your arm length. Wear a costume, tux, and evening gown, or any festive clothing! RSVP to walpoleplayers.events@gmail.com by Saturday, December 20th, so we can plan for enough food! Tickets are $20 per person at the door.

RVSAH Presents “The Future of Healthcare at Cheshire Medical Center” – 12/4/25

The Future of Healthcare at Cheshire Medical Center. River Valley Seniors at Home presents a valuable informational session with Dr. Joseph Perras, CEO and President, and Tricia Zahn, Senior Director of Population Health at Cheshire Medical Center (CMC). Plans for the future of healthcare delivery in our region will be explored, followed by Q&A. Walpole Town Hall (34 Elm Street, Walpole) Thursday, December 4, 2025, 12:00 to 1:00 pm.

Drewsville Tree Lighting – 11/30/25

The annual Drewsville Tree Lighting will be held on Sunday, November 30th at 4:30 pm on the Drewsville Common. There will be horse and wagon rides, cookies, cocoa, and Santa. Please plan to join the fun.

Reminder: Sign Up for the Fall Mountain Turkey Trot 5K

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Turkey Trot 5K. Fall Mountain Cross Country Running/Skiing Programs. Thanksgiving Day. $20 donation, $15 for students. Online registration https://www.runreg.com/fall-mountain-turkey-trot. Walpole Town Common. Registration starts at 8:00 am. Race at 9:00 am. Info at Kelly: 603-756-9258 or Holly: 603-445-5104. Thanks for supporting our athletes.

Labyrinth of Lights – December 2025

This December, the Walpole Unitarian Church is pleased to offer our beautiful Labyrinth of Lights to the community again.  Constructed of greens and tiny lights, the labyrinth offers both the walker and the observer a time of deep peace during some of the hectic days of December.  This much-loved tradition had been offered for more than 20 years in the second floor ballroom of Hastings Memorial Parish House, 14 Union Street. This year, the labyrinth will be open from 5 – 7 p.m. on the following dates:  December 21 & 22 (Sun., Mon.);  December 27, 28 & 29 (Sat., Sun., Mon.)  If you are new to the Labyrinth, one of our hosts will assist you in getting started!  Please plan to wear warm slippers or socks in the ballroom and leave your shoes downstairs. In the case of inclement weather, a recorded message will be available by 3:00 p.m. when calling the church phone: 603-756-3961.