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Friends of Windsor

1890 Route 9 Suite 8
Windsor, MA 01270
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Cultivating community in the windy hills of western Massachusetts

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NOTCHVIEW FUN FACT: Budd and His Dogs
Feb 22, 2019
NOTCHVIEW FUN FACT: Budd and His Dogs
Feb 22, 2019

After retiring from the Army in 1932, Arthur Budd lived on the property at Notchview until his death in 1965. A career Army man, Budd was well known for his love of dogs (who appeared in many pictures with him), as well as hiking his property barefoot and in a straw hat and short pants, no matter the weather. —Rachel Niswander, Terra Corps Intern

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Feb 22, 2019
Windsor Club Cellar Hole
Feb 9, 2019
Windsor Club Cellar Hole
Feb 9, 2019

Windsor Club, a social and sporting group, was located in a two-story brick building built around 1824. Activities included weekend hunting, fishing, get-togethers, and summer picnics. The picnics were held a

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Feb 9, 2019
Build a Bee Hotel: Wed., Feb 21, 2 pm, Windsor Town Hall
Feb 19, 2018
Build a Bee Hotel: Wed., Feb 21, 2 pm, Windsor Town Hall
Feb 19, 2018

Did you know that there are thousands of different species of native bees in North America? It's true! Together they form our most important group of pollinators. And according to Bee City, USA, "90% of all wild plants and trees rely on pollinators for the survival of their species." Come help us kick-off our community-wide, yearlong effort to protect Windsor's pollinators by building your very own Bee Hotel! All ages are welcome. If you happen to have an empty half-gallon milk carton (wax or plastic), bring it along. We've got spares, and will provide everything else. You’ll go home with a Bee Hotel and we’ll suggest the best places to locate it in your garden. If you have any questions, please call or email Val Kohn: 684-1731 valckohn@verizon.net. —Patty Crane

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Feb 19, 2018
WINDSOR GROWN: Live, Local Music All Day!
Jul 13, 2017
WINDSOR GROWN: Live, Local Music All Day!
Jul 13, 2017

There are so many reasons you won't want to miss the WINDSOR GROWN celebration this Saturday, July 15, 10 am - 4 pm at Notchview. And one of them is THE MUSIC!! Scroll down for a sampling from each of our performers, in reverse order of their stage appearance: One Part Luck (10 - 11 am); Benny Kohn (11 - 12 noon; and 2 - 4 pm with Misty Blues); Moonshine Holler (12 noon - 2 pm), and Misty Blues Band (2 - 4 pm):

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Jul 13, 2017
Windsor Grown Celebration!
Jul 3, 2017
Windsor Grown Celebration!
Jul 3, 2017

In case you've been hiding under a rock and haven't heard the news: on Saturday, July 15, from 10am-4 pm, we're having a HUGE shindig to celebrate this community and place. Local food vendors! Local beer! Music all day! Kids' activities! Drumming! A raffle of locally crafted items! We'll have over a dozen of Windsor's own craftspeople and growers displaying and selling their goods, and Windsor's volunteer fire squad showing off an engine or two and handing out water. And wait till you see the fabulous new Friends of Windsor Woodland Trail, which is sure to delight kids and young-at-heart adults alike! You won't want to miss this event! Rain or shine.

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Jul 3, 2017
Community Video Shoot & Bonfire!
Jun 18, 2017
Community Video Shoot & Bonfire!
Jun 18, 2017

WED, JUNE 21, 8 pm - 9 pm, WINDSOR TOWN PARK - What would a video celebrating Windsor be without lots of Windsor faces in it? And what better way to celebrate the summer solstice than with a campfire, marshmallow roast, and some homegrown music? Join us at Windsor Town Park and help videographer Kyle Dempsey get

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Jun 18, 2017
A Spirited and Spiritual Windsor Woman
May 7, 2017
A Spirited and Spiritual Windsor Woman
May 7, 2017

Euphemia Drysdale came to Windsor in 1923 -- the first woman to serve as minister of the Windsor Congregational Church. At the time, many congregations were reluctant to embrace the relatively novel idea of a woman preacher.

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May 7, 2017
Many Hands, Indeed
Dec 23, 2016
Many Hands, Indeed
Dec 23, 2016

Adorned with the colorful hand-prints of a dozen of Windsor's youngest citizens, our Library's Book Drop is now back in its rightful place outside the Town Offices. From the children who traced their own hands to the bigger folks who seized an opportunity to make a bright difference, this was truly a community project: sponsored by Friends of Windsor, supported by the Library, embraced by the kids' parents, and made possible by the generosity, ingenuity, and hard work of Tim Crane and Bob and Steven Meyers. Stop by and check out o

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Dec 23, 2016
5th Annual Hilltown Blue Christmas Service
Dec 9, 2016
5th Annual Hilltown Blue Christmas Service
Dec 9, 2016

Tuesday, December 13 at 7 pm, Windsor Congregational Church. Not everyone is "joy-filled" during the holiday season. This is a different kind of service for those who are stressed, lonely, or hurting. The main theme is "Moving Toward Pinpoints of Light." There will be area musicians performing hopeful, healing music, as well as an opportunity to sing. Also: the things about Christmas you thought you weren't allowed to think! All are invited. Clergy from Cummington, Plainfield, West Cummington and Windsor will officiate. Questions: Rev. Alex Hunter (cell/text: 413-344-6690; revalexhunter@gmail.com)

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Dec 9, 2016
2nd Annual Blafield Children's Concert!
Dec 8, 2016
2nd Annual Blafield Children's Concert!
Dec 8, 2016

This Saturday, December 10 at 1PM, you won't want to miss the joyful voices of the Blafield Children's Chorus singing international holiday tunes at Windsor's Congregational Church! It's FREE of charge, and open to all in the community. Those who

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Dec 8, 2016
Christmas Trees, Crafts & Caroling!
Dec 6, 2016
Christmas Trees, Crafts & Caroling!
Dec 6, 2016

There is so much to do in the hilltowns this Saturday, December 10! Travel to Notchview in Windsor to cut down your own Balsam or Fraser Fir carefully grown for the occasion! From 1-1:45PM kids can learn about winter tree identification with Tamarack Hollow Naturalist Aimee Gelinas!  Afterwards, stop by

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Dec 6, 2016
Thanksgiving, 1950s Style
Nov 18, 2016
Thanksgiving, 1950s Style
Nov 18, 2016

 Wake up early, make popovers for everyone, and then get down to the REAL work of cooking a Thanksgiving feast...that's the holiday envisioned by the editors of Progress,

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Nov 18, 2016

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