Philanthropy - Ginn Field Project
The Philanthropy Committee organizes one project each year to give back to our community. Our current focus is the revitalization of the Ginn Field Playground which is one of the most popular areas for parents and children to convene. Past endeavors include raising funds for the Children's Room at our public library and raising over $100,000 for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.
Ginn Playground Restoration Project Background: The restoration of the playground at Ginn Field is being spearheaded by the GINN Playground Restoration Committee, which represents a collaboration between the Winchester Neighbors Club (WNC) and a group of concerned Winchester parents. The playground was last renovated more than 20 years ago and has fallen into disrepair. In addition to having a safe, creative and state-of-the-art park for people of all ages, we want a central playground that best represents everything Winchester has to offer to residents and visitors. This volunteer-based project has received Board of Selectmen approval. The park will need to be completely privately funded. The estimated cost of a new park is $350,000 to $400,000. Our goal is to have a new park completed by September 2010. Please visit our website at www.beGINNagain.com or join our Facebook Group "BeGINN Again"
Update: Come join us on Saturday, March 27th for the WNC's party of the year. This early Spring party will be the biggest WNC event of the year and will be a fundraiser for the GINN Playground Restoration Project. This "not to be missed" event will have an Aspen to Antiqua theme - think hot toddies and steel drums. What's not to love? There will be many opportunities to bid on your dream vacation or just a fun night out while enjoying fabulous food, drinks and music. Please visit our WNC home page to sign up. Feel free to invite friends. This will be a great opportunity to have a great time and give back to the community.
The GINN Playground Restoration Committee is selling custom made Vineyard Vine classic tote bags with the neighborhoods of Winchester profiled for $85 ($10 less than the regular VV bags!) These bags are great gifts for teachers, parents, babysitters and/or housewarming gifts. Elegant Affair, T. Michaels and BookEnds have graciously agreed to sell them for us on our behalf for no extra charge. Please visit one of these stores to pick one up today as supplies are limited. *And coming soon...custom Winchester Sachem ties.
Ginn Playground Restoration Project Background: The restoration of the playground at Ginn Field is being spearheaded by the GINN Playground Restoration Committee, which represents a collaboration between the Winchester Neighbors Club (WNC) and a group of concerned Winchester parents. The playground was last renovated more than 20 years ago and has fallen into disrepair. In addition to having a safe, creative and state-of-the-art park for people of all ages, we want a central playground that best represents everything Winchester has to offer to residents and visitors. This volunteer-based project has received Board of Selectmen approval. The park will need to be completely privately funded. The estimated cost of a new park is $350,000 to $400,000. Our goal is to have a new park completed by September 2010. Please visit our website at www.beGINNagain.com or join our Facebook Group "BeGINN Again"
Update: Come join us on Saturday, March 27th for the WNC's party of the year. This early Spring party will be the biggest WNC event of the year and will be a fundraiser for the GINN Playground Restoration Project. This "not to be missed" event will have an Aspen to Antiqua theme - think hot toddies and steel drums. What's not to love? There will be many opportunities to bid on your dream vacation or just a fun night out while enjoying fabulous food, drinks and music. Please visit our WNC home page to sign up. Feel free to invite friends. This will be a great opportunity to have a great time and give back to the community.
The GINN Playground Restoration Committee is selling custom made Vineyard Vine classic tote bags with the neighborhoods of Winchester profiled for $85 ($10 less than the regular VV bags!) These bags are great gifts for teachers, parents, babysitters and/or housewarming gifts. Elegant Affair, T. Michaels and BookEnds have graciously agreed to sell them for us on our behalf for no extra charge. Please visit one of these stores to pick one up today as supplies are limited. *And coming soon...custom Winchester Sachem ties.
Our Upcoming Events
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
~ 4:00 pm ~ McCall Middle School
Winchester Cooperative Theatre presents Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at McCall Middle School, Special Performance Tuesday March 23rd at 4:00 pm. Proceeds to benefit the Ginn Playground Restoration Project. Tickets for this special performance are $15 and will be sold only at the door. Attendees to this special performance may also win a GOLDEN TICKET and a chance to win a Wonka worthy prize. Additional performances from 3/19-3/28.
Come share in the adventure of Charlie Bucket and four other lucky Golden Ticket holders as they tour the famed Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory. Winchester Coop Theatre's group of 4th, 5th and 6th graders bring to life the magical world inside this delicious factory with song and dance. Replete with chocolate rivers, delightful Oompa-Loompas and an original score, this energetic production is not to be missed!
Come share in the adventure of Charlie Bucket and four other lucky Golden Ticket holders as they tour the famed Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory. Winchester Coop Theatre's group of 4th, 5th and 6th graders bring to life the magical world inside this delicious factory with song and dance. Replete with chocolate rivers, delightful Oompa-Loompas and an original score, this energetic production is not to be missed!
