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America.” maybe the ice cream capital of that a cold, northern city is said. “And it’s really funny said. “And it’s not puritanical,” O’Connell not puritanical,” O’Connell around here around here were and ice cream sundaes, people D DECEMBER 6, 2018 DECEMBER round as windows are as high as 14 feet. 3148 by Friday, Dec. 7. 3148 by Friday, natural light is plentiful year- where at the boutique property, Rendered above is one of the 67 homes The Archer Residences (https://thearcherresidences.com/), Beacon Hill’s newest, full-service, luxury resi newest, Beacon Hill’s The Archer Residences (https://thearcherresidences.com/), p.m., when Advisors Living will be collecting donations for Toys for Tots. R.S.V.P. by calling 857-305- by R.S.V.P. for Tots. donations for Toys p.m., when Advisors Living will be collecting in the holiday giving spirit at the Sales Center (20 Ashburton Place) on Sunday, Dec. 9, from 1 to 3 Center (20 Ashburton Place) on Sunday, in the holiday giving spirit at the Sales dential building near the State House, is under construction and available for viewing. Join The Archer dential building near the State House, th Photos by Marianne Salza Photos by Marianne OFF DECEMBER 6, 2018 DECEMBER 25% ALL FOOD ALL Brunch, Lunch + Dinner Lunch Brunch, Now through January 27 January through Now Just show your ID to the server the ID to your show Just Beacon Hill residents RECEIVE SUNDAY SUNDAY The Liberty Hotel AT SCAMPO AT 8 Dave, Meredith, Brielle, and Emme Adamsczyk. THE BEACON HILL TIMES HILL BEACON THE - HILL HOUSE TREE & WREATH SALE WREATH & TREE HOUSE HILL 215 Charles Street, Boston MA Street, Boston 215 Charles “It’s nice and big and tall,” “It’s Fund, which provides clothes and provides clothes Fund, which in homes for children temporary need. her perfectdescribed Lola about to discov tree, where she hopes er a Barbie Dream Camper oner a Barbie Dream going “We’re Christmas morning. decorate itto bring it home and togoing I’m lights. colored with put on the star.” Four-year-old Lola Cochran Cochran Lola Four-year-old Jessie Hole and Gina Newfield with a tree to adorn a cocktail table. Jessie Hole and Gina Newfield with a pranced down Mount Vernon Vernon Mount down pranced silver moon Square in her new, “fat” tree withboots in search of a little sister and daddy, her mommy, & Wreath Tree during Hill House’s Dec. 1. Inside Sale on Saturday, pickedthe Firehouse, neighbors and redpoinsettia plants, garland Scout sold hotbows, while a Boy and Girl Scouts hosted apple cider, Wonder to benefit the a bake sale PAGE 8 PAGE

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Craig, Brooke, Lola, and Coco baked goods to benefit the Wonder Fund. baked goods to benefit the Wonder Girl Scouts Anna Schulz, Taylor Hauff, Ariana Williams, and Zoe Georgantas selling and Zoe Georgantas Hauff, Ariana Williams, Girl Scouts Anna Schulz, Taylor old son, Henry Masters. out a tree with her nine-month- Laura Flannery Masters picking ------DECEMBER 6, 2018 DECEMBER The suspects fled on foot,fled suspects The Martyn Roetter provided pub Martyn Roetter provided peo- some like believe don’t “I He added that in his expe- spon- Councilor Michelle Wu ed a group of four kids for smok ing marijuana in the park, at pushedsuspect male one which phone her and threw the victim’s over the fence onto Beacon Street. and officers recovered the phone thein damage no with and intact street. sored this hearing, and said that these having and transparency kinds of conversations is vital to having an open conversation as baseline,the “At city. entire an we do need transparency to be able to evaluate forward looking and looking back about whether the commitments were upheld and were worth it for the taxpay ers and the residents of the city.” nomic development, then the then nomic development, the be available to data must thethey can see where public so their neighborhoods.deals are in gave BostonGood Jobs First also transparency a zero on the Tiffs reportsrating because follow-up or not pay tracking whether are notments have been made posted online. saying that “trans lic testimony, itself is not an end. It’s parency and the enda means to an end able to nego presumably is to be tiate deals with corporations that benefit both the corporations or perceived by the corporation to be beneficial to it and also ben efit Boston and perhaps beyond Boston, even Massachusetts.” Roetter is the Chair of the Neighborhood Association of the but was speaking from Back Bay, the perspective of a resident and private citizen at this hearing. ple that every negotiation inevita bly leads to a winner and a loser,” Roetter said. “I think the best negotiations lead to situations in which all parties get something, maybe not all that they want.” rience, while tax incentives or breaks can have an impact on choice of location, a company’s “in the majority of cases, they’re not decisive.” He said that other factors, such as the “quality and relevance of the available labor and infrastructure helpforce” drive corporate decisions. - - - - - COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE: 617-343-4627 OFFICE: COMMUNITY SERVICE From A-1 From Area Boston Police BEACON HILL BEAT DRUG UNIT: 617-343-4879 • EMERGENCIES: 911 • EMERGENCIES: 617-343-4879 DRUG UNIT: 11/26/18 – A victim reported she confront stated victim The Aggravated Assault and and Assault Aggravated Councilor Matt O’Malley O’Malley Matt Councilor Renee,“I believe so, yes,” said Executive Greg LeRoy, [there “At least once a year, Good Jobs First gave Boston He said that if the city wants Battery as she was walking through the ofthe area in Garden Public atstreets Arlington and Beacon about 4:03 p.m., she was shoved and her phone was grabbed out of her hand. successful. Agreements have beensuccessful. modified as needed,updated and have comeand many companies of differenttop Boston because the cityinvestments or incentives said.has offered,” Barros is using fewerasked if the city than it has intax incentives now previous years. for theLeFevre, General Counsel longa here been “I’ve BPDA. time and they’re far fewer now than they were in years before.” Director of Good Jobs First, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research group, made some suggestions to the Council via Skype. He said that online reporting of each deal, along with the name of the coun- source of incentive, value and try, duration of the incentive, the project site address, and “what tosupposed is company the ever do in return for the incentive” should be made public. should be] disclosure of the out come of each of those awards for the duration of the deal—snap shot every year of the progress of the deal interns of actual jobs created, actual wages paid, or actual dollars invested so that playeddeal the see can everybody out over time,” he said. He added that this data should be user friendly and downloadable. a “goose egg” rating in 2017 because its tax increment financ- ing program is not disclosed state actually has online. “Your not been a great state in terms of disclosure,” LeRoy said. “It now has a very modest form of disclosure for a few programs but compared to many other states, tostate late a was Massachusetts doesn’t start disclosing and still do an especially robust job of it.” more civic engagement in eco ------10 617-930-6650 781-485-0588 ADVERTISE IN ADVERTISE www.mpmpainter.com He said that the growth of Boston is growing—“we’re is growing—“we’re Boston of tax incen “Obviously the use “And in fact, when we released THE BEACON HILL -Historic Restoration -Plaster & Drywall Repair -Wallpaper Removal Michael P. McCarthy Painting, Inc. TIMES PLEASE CALL ing any incentives to Amazon to come, but we invited a conversa tion because in Boston we believe every deal needs to be looked at closely and we need to stay true to our principles around what it brings to the residents of Boston,” Barros said. property taxes is “essential for covering escalating municipal costs and funding new initia tives,” and that their approach to incentive packages has been would find that Boston said very clearly that we were not offer increasing economic activity is inis economic activity increasing heart of our incentivefact at the said. he strategy,” inand we’re growing growing, Barros said. He a smart way,” four maintains Boston that said for itskey principles in planning econom growth: driving inclusive qualitythe increasing growth, ic neigh- all in residents for life of a healthyborhoods, promoting and city, resilient and environment openinvesting in infrastructure, culture.space, and arts and of packages totives and these types attract economic growth, corpo rate investment to cities across the under immense been has country debate given the Amazon deal,” he said. He said that each deal unique- approached is Boston in said that Walsh and Mayor ly, Boston would not be getting into a bidding war with other cities for second headquarters. 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Development, said that “as an strategy,” development economic they make sure to not erode the tax base. “And so growing the tax base and growing jobs and culture, medical advances, and advances, culture, medical place makes Boston a tech talent want to invest,”that businesses said. Willet revenue comes from of the city’s and collections, tax property tax base“growth to the property the increas is essential in covering - - -

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617-723-3296 City Council holds hearing on corporate tax-break transparency tax-break corporate on hearing holds Council City Department Gayle Willet said that Department Gayle Willet Boston was recently named the number one city in the world for job opportunities and growth. “This combination of universities, ward, he would like to see infor mation regarding tax breaks be “iron clad” and “black and white.” He would also like to see the publicto be clearly accessible it so as to make sure agreements are He being honored appropriately. added that if there does need to be a renegotiation, that process should be transparent as well. got to collect or another deal was negotiated in lieu of that deal,” never good “That’s said Flaherty. for our city when that happens and it quite frankly is something that I think that we have a shared thatsure make responsibility to happen.” doesn’t of an agreement that was made and a then 10, 12, 15 years later there’s changed condition or someone for around the location of Amazonaround the location tax breaksecond headquarters, minds of thetransparency is on the Councilor public. the and Council that thereMichael Flaherty said the past withhave been issues in the previous administration regarding tax break transparency. Ways and Means held a hearing on Ways taxcorporate regarding 29, Nov. in the City ofbreak transparency Boston. PAGE 10 PAGE

Black Black - PAGE 11 PAGE WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16 WEDNESDAY, Christensen (organ) performing Handel’s “The Half- “The Handel’s performing (organ) Christensen 12:15 St., Tremont 58 Chapel, King's Messiah,” Hour call 617-227-2155 $5, donation; suggested p.m., Rated 109 minutes, (2003, of Rock” “School FILM, Public Library, the Boston of Branch End West PG-13), more for call 617-523-3957 3 p.m., St., 151 Cambridge information Rated (1991,117 minutes, “The Commitments” FILM, 151 Public Library, the Boston of Branch End West R), infor more call 617-523-3957 for 3 p.m., St., Cambridge mation - aws P 11 ity C TUESDAY, DEC. 18 TUESDAY, TUESDAY, DEC. 11 TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12 WEDNESDAY, One-time cash donations or donations cash One-time hope you will be inspired We Do you have a question or have the wishlist item delivered to them. monthly support subscriptions can be made in the name of the person or animal you choose. In most cases the organization will notify the person honored with a card verifying a donation. to find the perfect gift for your for time in lover animal favorite all the the upcoming gifting occasions. topic for City Paws. Send an email to [email protected] with your request. A fresh, new first-aid kit, specifically designed for pets or a combo version set up to deal with both man A fresh, new first-aid kit, specifically designed for pets or a combo version and beast, is a thoughtful and useful gift for the animal lover in your life. THE BEACON HILL TIMES HILL BEACON THE - - - - Gifts for animal lovers Gifts for animal mation (alto), Webb Jennifer (soprano), Perry Joei RECITAL, Heinrich and (bass) Perry Dan (tenor), Troska Andy FILM, “Almost Famous” (2000, 123 minutes, Rated Rated 123 minutes, (2000, Famous” “Almost FILM, 151 Library, Public Boston the of Branch End West R), infor more for call 617-523-3957 3 p.m., St., Cambridge RECITAL, Pioneer Singers of Lynnfield performing holi- performing Lynnfield of Singers Pioneer RECITAL, 12:15 p.m., St., Tremont 58 Chapel, King's favorites, day call 617-227-2155 $5, donation; suggested CALENDAR It is also possible to offer a per Donations cancharity a to donation A websites of shelters, Today Experiences trywho people other are There could give a gift mem You bership to an organization likeorganization to an bership who of Reservations the Trustees have properties where the recip ient can walk, hike, and enjoy could pick nature with a dog. You up the tab for the pet fee at one of if their favorite vacation spots. Or, the person has been talking about trying out agility trials with their dog, you could make that happen. sonal gift certificate for you to pet timenext the dog their walk or sit they have an emergency. honor a person or animal. During the gas explosions and fires that our neighbors in Lawrencecaused and Andover to evacuate their the of resources the homes, MSPCA made it possible for fam ilies to find safe shelter for their pets. The public responded to refilling thosethis emergency by resources with donations. non-profit veterinary hospitals, and rescue groups often tell you exactly what they need. The MSPCA and Animal Rescue League have wish lists posted. can either buy the item and You drop it off at the organization or you can link from their site directly to an online retailer and some time taking new photos and see if you can create a great gift. to limit the number of objects in their life. For those folks, think about giving an experience with certificategift a or animal their for a service that will make their life easier. - - - SUNDAY, DEC. 9 SUNDAY, THURSDAY, DEC. 6 THURSDAY, THE DEADLINE FOR LISTING EVENTS IS THE TUESDAY BEFORE PUBLICATION. CALL 617-523-9490 OR FAX 617-523-8668 OR EMAIL [email protected] 617-523-8668 CALL FAX 617-523-9490 OR BEFORE PUBLICATION. TUESDAY THE IS FOR LISTING EVENTS THE DEADLINE

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Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black ® PAGE 13 PAGE TODAY! SIGN UP Photos by Dave Donato / ModernArtistry Mon 4:10-5:00pm 617-787-5283 SkatingAcademy.org for the whole family! the whole for at The Boston Common Frog Pond Frog Common at The Boston WINTER FUN WINTER Sat & Sun 8:30-10am Ice Skating Lessons Age 4-Adult Ice Skating Group classes for beginner skaters! Thomas Kershaw and Lindy Roethlisberger 13 13 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION th BIRTHDAY THE BEACON HILL TIMES HILL BEACON THE www.napoleonjoneshenderson.com The Barry Group The Barry Group - 98 W. Cedar St. - Boston, MA 02114 Cedar St. - Boston, MA The Barry Group - 98 W. Napoleon Jones-Henderson - Master Image-Maker “A few Words from the Prophet: Steve” 1976 - silkscreen print from few Words “A Exhibition: November 19, 2018 through January 31, 2019 THOMAS A. KERSHAW 80 KERSHAW A. THOMAS Thomas A. Kershaw celebrated his 80th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 1 Dec. 1 birthday on Saturday, Thomas A. Kershaw celebrated his 80th at the Hampshire House. A cake made in the likeness of Thomas A. Kershaw brought smiles to the party goers. -

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(NOTE: tour-tickets-51308282454. tour-tickets-51308282454. beacon-hill-holiday-house- www.eventbrite.com/e/ purchased online at https:// at online purchased from $500 each and can be can and each $500 from years,” Marshall said. the event has received over the for the ongoing support that er, and we’re very appreciative very we’re and er, Beacon St. Hickling Prescott House at 55 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the William from 3 to 5 p.m. at the William museum. ------DECEMBER 6, 2018 DECEMBER At this time, English speakers BSNJ/The Church On TheBSNJ/The Church Contact Kim Northrup at Exchange/Intercambio de Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas en Inglés y Español on Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. can practice Spanish and Spanish speakers can practice English in this fun, informal conversation class. Call 617-523-3957 for more information. BSNJ Community Chorus Children’s The Boston Society of The New Jerusalem (BSNJ) Community compre a is Chorus Children’s hensive musical training pro gram for children in Grades 3 to 7. child will be participating Your promotes:that a program in the love of music, expressive singing, teamwork-cooperative ability are welcome. To register, register, welcome. To ability are 617- Doctor at contact Carlton www.chur 523-4575 or visit (click onchonthehillboston.org “music.”) butinitiative, this sponsors Hill any reli we are not promoting gious ideology. MGH seeking volunteers Massachusetts General Hospital Department is seek Volunteer ing volunteers for its very busy havemust Candidates office. excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with a broad interna tional community of volunteers, as well as the ability to handle shifts are multiple tasks. Various available. 617-724-1826 for more infor mation. ‘Coloring for Adults’ End at the West Branch Library End Branch of the The West located Boston Public Library, at 151 Cambridge St., presents Coloring World: “Color Your for Adults“ on Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. At this time, the library will supply coloring pages, col ored pencils, markers and cray ons, or bring your own supplies Feel free to drop in if you prefer. between these hours. Call 617-523-3957 for more information. Spanish/English Language Exchange End Branch of the The West located Boston Public Library, at 151 Cambridge St., presents the Spanish/English Language ------The group meets at 140 Also, gallery hours are are hours gallery Also, Call 617-419-0527 for more participat be will child Your Guides provide vital sup vital provide Guides complete the appli apply, To singing, teamwork-cooperative learning, building new friend ships, self-assessment and the fun of being in an outstanding program. morn Saturday on St. Bowdoin is free for any ings. Tuition child with a Greater Boston- area address. All levels of singing nicholshousemuseum.org. Hidden Gallery Holiday Art Show The Hidden Gallery at 25 Myrtle St. will hold its Holiday Art Show on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 8 and 9, and Dec. 15 and 16, from noon to 5 p.m. through Saturday Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. information. BSNJ Community Chorus Children’s The Boston Society of The New Jerusalem (BSNJ) Community compre a Chorus is Children’s hensive musical training pro gram for children in the third through seventh grades. ing in a program that promotes: the love of music, expressive museum as tour guides. port to the museum by lead diverseto tours high-quality ing audiences and communities. orienta and flexible, are Hours tion and training throughout the month of March are required. Guides receive complimentary admission to the museum and all events. programming museum are also regular oppor There tunities for complimentary, behind-the-scenes visits to cul and museums local other tural organizations. Applicants should be interested in histo architecture, and decorative ry, with interacting enjoy and arts, guides visitors of all ages. Tour typically commit to half or full- day shifts. cation form available on the homepage, www. museum’s Commitments” (1991,117 min (1991,117 Commitments” Wednesday, on R) Rated utes, Dec. 26, at 3 p.m.; for moreCall 617-523-3957 information. Nichols House Museum seeking guides volunteer tour MuseumThe Nichols House theto join welcomes volunteers ------dup oun R

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Programming includes PioneerProgramming includes THE BEACON HILL TIMES HILL BEACON THE Boston Public Library, located Boston Public Library, at 151 Cambridge St., presents “Rock the Holidays Film Series,” including screenings of “Almost Famous” (2000, 123 min Wednesday, on R) Rated utes, “School p.m.; 3 at 12, Dec. of Rock” (2003, 109 minutes, Rated PG-13) on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m.; and “The King's Chapel’s King's Chapel’s Recitals Tuesday St., King's Chapel, 58 Tremont Recitals. presents its Tuesday Admission is by suggested dona tion of $5 per person; the dona tions are given to the performing musicians. Programs begin at 12:15 p.m. and last approxi more for minutes; 35 mately information, call 617-227-2155. performing Singers of Lynnfield holiday favorites on Dec. 11; and Jennifer (soprano), Perry Joei Troska Andy (alto), Webb and(bass) Perry Dan (tenor), (organ) Christensen Heinrich “The Half- performing Handel’s Hour Messiah” on Dec. 18. ‘Rock the Holidays Film Series’ at West End Branch Library End Branch of the The West and adaptation in a broad rangeand adaptation in of architectural and interior design styles. During the event, the Nichols House Museum also invites you to explore "Craftswomen: The and Rose of Woodworkings Margaret Nichols in Arts & Crafts New England," a spe cial pop-up exhibition honoring a new museum acquisition. By purchasing a ticket, you will be contributing financial sup port for the Nichols House Museum's ongoing preservation and programming needs. A reception also takes place at Hickling Prescott the William House from 3 to 5 p.m. General admission tickets are tickets link for $125 each; on the event page at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/beacon- hill-holiday-house-tour-tick ets-51308282454. select group of remarkable pri of remarkable select group vate residences. HouseNichols the year, This with Museum is partnering Society of the Colonial William Massachusetts, the and sixHickling Prescott House to show private homeowners examples ofcase outstanding as well ashistoric preservation, interpretationcreative modern ------“A All

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appearance in the holidaythe appearance in MarketStreet Lynnfield. Lynnfield. MarketStreet tour, organized and hosted the tour, which offers the public a rare opportunity to experience a Lesbian Community with a a with Community Lesbian reception (sponsoredpost-show Inc. & Wood in part by Ryan Distilleries) on Dec.14 after the 7:30 p.m. performance. Hill Holiday House Dec. 9 returns Tour HouseHoliday Hill Beacon The Dec. 9, returns on Sunday, Tour from noon to 4 p.m. For more then 20 years, the hasMuseum House Nichols Performances are Dec. 7-23 14,9, 8, 7, Dec. shows (Evening 15, 16, 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Matinees Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16, can be and 22 at 2 p.m.) Tickets purchased by calling the North Shore Music Theatre box office at 978-232-7200, via the web or in per site at www.nsmt.org son at 62 Dunham Road (Route MA. 128, exit 19), Beverly, Also, OUT at the North Shore, an evening for the Gay and Friday, Dec. 7, through Sunday, Dec. 7, through Sunday, Friday, Dec. 23. NSMTrun, Throughout the will be collecting toys in the Toy Tim’s lobby for Tiny Drive. NSMT will be accepting unopened, unwrapped toys for to 12. 2 ages girls and boys for toys will be donated to Toys Tots. from $64 are priced Tickets to $79 – all tickets for chil dren 18 and under are $35. by This award-winning, original musical adaptation was created solely for North Shore Music Theatre and cannot be seen cast mem anywhere else. Two bers, David Coffee (Ebenezer Scrooge) and Cheryl McMahon (Mrs. Dilber), will be both be celebrating their 25th “A Christmas Carol” will show. play 14 performances from Back Bay Ringers, a brass quar Back Bay Ringers, Chapel carol tet and the King’s horse- ers; and complimentary drawn carriage rides. Carol’‘A Christmas Shorecomes to North Music Theatre Shore North Hanney’s Bill Music Theatre (NSMT) will once again present the area’s of production beloved most Carol” Christmas at Hill House from 3:30 to 5:30to 3:30 from House Hill at at the tree-lighting p.m., and streets Charles and Mt. Vernon by theat 7 p.m.; performances ------Santa will also be on hand Both sides on the five blocks of The annual holiday celebra The event will feature The event will feature PAGE 14 PAGE tion includes Pictures with Santa Association presents the Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll returns Dec. 6 The Beacon Hill Business Call 617-523-3957 for more information. The Red-Nosed Reindeer," "The The Red-Nosed Reindeer," Christmas Song" and "Silent Night." Refreshments will be served. as well as winter classics such as "Jingle Bells," Sleigh Ride," "Rudolph Wonderland," Winter McMillan, accompanied by Joe Reid on keyboards, performing classic songs by Judy Garland, Thursday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, live music by vocalist Will Boston Public Library, located Boston Public Library, at 151 Cambridge St., presents its annual holiday party on Library annual Library annual holiday party End Branch of the The West away with a keepsake from the event. End Branch West 127 Mt. Vernon St. Symonds uses 127 Mt. Vernon instant Polaroid film for the ses walk to children allowing sions, sy of Susan Symonds, owner of Infinity Portrait Design, before the 5:30to 3:30 from tree-lighting p.m. at the Firehouse (Hill House), to pose with children for com plimentary photos, again courte Decorating Competition will be announced and presented with certificates. for the 7 p.m. tree-lighting at and Charles streets, Mt. Vernon at which time the winners of the annual Charles Street Storefront shops and businesses while enjoy ing free snacks and refreshments. attendance in will Claus Santa to vehicles from 6 to 9 p.m., clear ing the way for holiday shoppers to visit neighborhood restaurants, Co., Inc. Charles Street between Cambridge and Beacon streets will be closed carolers and everyone’s favorite - favorite carolers and everyone’s horse-drawnthe complimentary Carriagecarriage rides by Bridal crowd-pleasers, including the Backcrowd-pleasers, including Quartet,Bay Ringers, the Brass Kings Chapelthe Apollo Club, The Beacon Hill Holiday StrollThe Beacon Hill Holiday “Beacon Hillpresents the annual Thursday, Holiday Stroll” on returningmany with 6, Dec. ‘Beacon Hill Holiday‘Beacon Dec. 6 Stroll’ returns

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- PAGE 15 PAGE For more information, visit Make a difference in the provide companionship and and companionship provide as with tasks such assist elders forgoing or organizing, reading, hour eacha walk - lend an friend and aweek and gain a also new perspective. Volunteers elders to andneeded to escort Nofrom medical appointments. are flex- car is needed and hours or toible. For more information - www.fw4eld apply online, visit ers.org or call 617-482-1510. Join the Downtown Boston Rotary Club The Downtown Boston Rotary Club, the first new Rotary Club 100 years, holdsin Boston in meetings at the UMass Club in the Financial District on the of each first and third Tuesdays month from 6 to 7:15 p.m. or call 617- www.dbrotary.org 535-1950. Local residents needed to drive cancer patients to and from treatment The American Cancer Society is in great need of Road to driveto Recovery volunteers local cancer patients to and from their chemotherapy and/or radia tion treatments. An integral part of treating cancer successfully is making sure cancer patients but treatments, their receive many find making transportation arrangements is a challenge. The American Cancer Society provided more than 19,000 rides to cancer patients in New but needs new England last year, volunteer drivers to keep up with the demand for transportation. fight against cancer by becoming a volunteer driver for the Road American Cancer Society’s use their Drivers to Recovery. own vehicle to drive patients to and from their treatments. The schedule for volunteers is flexible, and treatment appointments take place weekdays, primarily during business hours. If you or interestedis you know someone drivervolunteer a becoming in contact for Road to Recovery, your American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 or visit www. cancer.org. - - - - - be connected with your commu be connected nity by volunteering at Spauldingnity by volunteering StaffRehabilitation Hospital. skillsyour match will members a volunteerand interests to The hospital is opportunity. volunteers,currently recruiting for two- toages 18 and up, shifts for a three-hour-a-week 12 monthsminimum of six to - www.spauld commitment. Visit more infor ingnetwork.org for mation. FriendshipWorks seeks caring seeks FriendshipWorks people to offer help and support to isolated elders in the Boston are needed to area. Volunteers Be a friend to elderly in need After-work tai chi After-work End group at the West Branch Library End Branch of the The West 151 Boston Public Library, Cambridge St., welcomes tai chi group every after-work Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. Come and try this low impact energy exercise with yang-style tai chi instructor Arthur Soo-Hoo. needed Volunteers for American Cancer Society cosmetic sessions The American Cancer Society is currently seeking volunteers for the “Look Good…Feel Better” Medical Tufts at held sessions St. 800 Washington Center, “Look Good . . . Feel Better” is a free program that teaches cancer patients hands-on cos metic techniques to help them cope with appearance-related side effects from chemothera py and/or radiation treatments. and Cosmetologists certified CancerAmerican the by trained Society conduct the sessions, doand non-medical are which not promote any product line. are needed to assist Volunteers the cosmetologist conducting the forresponsible are and session set-up, cleanup, and any other needs of the program. Programs p.m.,2 to noon from held are one Monday every other month. For more information or to vol contact Nanyamka Hales unteer, at 781-314-2611 or via e-mail at or [email protected], visit cancer.org.

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Donations can be left at the Donations cereal, soups, cup of noodles, etc. cup of noodles, cereal, soups, Volunteer at Volunteer Spaulding Rehab Stay active, meet new people and The West End Branch of the The West 151 Boston Public Library, intro- an offers St., Cambridge andeReaders laptops, to duction Get iPads by appointment only. the most out of your eReader or Laptop. Receive tips and guid ance during these one-on-one sessions. Call Branch Librarian, Helen Bender at617-523-3957 [email protected] e-mail or set up an appointment. for seniors Yoga End at the West Branch Library End Branch of the The West 151 Boston Public Library, Cambridge St., presents yoga for 2:45from Tuesday every seniors to 3:30 p.m. Classes are led by Nekrasova, a certified Tatiana yoga instructor. Introduction to laptops, eReaders and End iPads at the West Branch Library 151 Cambridge St., on library, Wednesday through Monday Thursdayfrom 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridayfrom noon to 8 p.m. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. needed for Volunteers hot meal program End The North End/West CenterNeighborhood Service (NE/WE NSC), located at 1 Michelangelo St., serves a hot, fresh, home-cooked lunch to seniors in the neighborhood isand Fridays, and Mondays looking for two volunteers to prepa- food shopping, with help ration, cooking, serving and clean-up. The non-profit pro viding services and programs to low-income residents of End and the North End, West Beacon Hill is looking for vol theunteers who can assist with whole meal from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a Monday and/or Friday, but can make arrangements to fit your schedule. Contact Maria Stella Gulla, at 617-523-8125, ext. director, 201, via e-mail at mariastella. more for [email protected] information. THE BEACON HILL TIMES HILL BEACON THE

- orhood eighb N TO ADVERTISE The pantry is located in the TCF This is a free drop-in time to End Branch of the Boston West Public Library and is staffed by volunteers from ABCD's North End Neighborhood End/West Non-perishable Service Center. (canned and boxed) items are rice, including sought, being pasta, canned tuna, canned chicken, chili, beans, vegetables, West End Food Pantry West seeking donations End Food Pantry needs The West help to continue serving its more than 120 clients per month. They welcome donations to replenish the supply of food that they give out to hungry residents in the neighborhood. Compassionate Friends group reaches out to bereaved parents, families Theof Chapter Boston The Compassionate Friends (TCF) on the Church meets at Trinity of each month from first Tuesday 6 to 7:30 p.m. mutual-assistance organization offering friendship, understand- self-help,national is a ing and hope to bereaved parents and their families. Call 617-539-6424 or e-mail tcfof The West End Community End Community The West located at 1 Congress Center, End West the welcomes St., from Playgroup on Tuesdays 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. through the fall and winter. let kids play and adults chat with Small toy donations one another. are welcome. [email protected] for more information. West End Playgroup West meets Tuesday mornings Get homework helpGet homework End at the West Branch Library End Branch of the The West located at Boston Public Library, home- offers St., Cambridge 151 fromwork help every Thursday 4 to 6 p.m. Boston PublicGet help from a No appointment Schools teacher. drop in withnecessary; simply your homework. Call 617-523-3957 for more information. ------

DECEMBER 6, 2018 DECEMBER 3957. ahead of time at 617-523- should contact the library in for families, and groups, movement, and songs. Drop- appropriate stories, rhymes, librarian for developmentally caregivers join the children’s caregivers join the children’s months to 3 years and their At this time, children ages 18 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays from 10:30 to Wednesdays ents “Toddler Time” on Time” “Toddler ents 151 Cambridge St., pres facilitator. facilitator. the Boston Public Library, with other newcomers and aother newcomers with Branch Library End Branch of The West your English language skills End at the West 2:30 p.m. Come and practice Time’ ‘Toddler group every Tuesday from 1 to group every Tuesday Language (ESL) conversation comes the English as a Second at 151 Cambridge St., wel Branch Library located Boston Public Library, at West End at West End Branch of the The West and school groups are all wel meeting time, and families, daycare group resumes This is a high-energy story ESL conversation songs, rhymes and movement. come to drop in. librarian for weekly stories, caregivers join the children’s caregivers join the children’s Children, ages 3 to 5, and their a.m. Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30to 10:30 from Tuesdays “Preschool Story Hour” on Cambridge St., offers the Cambridge St., offers the Boston Public Library, 151 Boston Public Library, Branch Library End Branch of the The West Hour’ at West End ‘Preschool Story The Church on the Hill spon org (click on “music”). ideology. www.churchonthehillboston. not promoting any religious at 617-523-4575 or visit or visit at 617-523-4575 sors this initiative but we are up, please contact Mr. Doctor Mr. up, please contact ability are welcome. To sign To welcome. are ability address. All levels of singingaddress. All levels for any child with a Bostonfor any child with afternoons. Tuition is free afternoons. Tuition learning, building new friend learning, Tuesday on St. Bowdoin 140 fun of being in a well orga fun of being in a place atThe rehearsals take ships, self-assessment and theships, self-assessment nized program. 877.894.4611 DECEMBER 6, 2018 DECEMBER Adam Whitney hanging garlands. TheArcherResidences.com Renee Knilans gives a hand to Martha Stuart on the ladder as they decorate a Street lamp on Beacon Street. Getting the bows ready were from left Lyn Ryan, Jean Lawrence, Ryan, Lyn Getting the bows ready were from left executive director of the Beacon Hill Patricia Tully, Truedson, Tina Civic Association and Genean Stec. ~ 1 – 3pm th 45 Temple Street 45 Temple The Residences: | 16 Be Inspired THE BEACON HILL TIMES HILL BEACON THE ~ Holiday Open House Dec. 9 Dec. Open House Holiday Sales Center Appointment Open Daily By Penthouses: 2,844 – 6,000 Square Feet Square 2,844 – 6,000 Penthouses: A very special thank you to Kristen thank you to Kristen A very special New England, City of Boston, Charles Street City of Boston, New England, and Street Supply, Panificio, Charles Liquors, their support. for Taqueria Anna’s teachers Montessori, her Torit Mansharamani of cutting the wire to attach theand students for poles! garlands to the 1,100 Sales Center: 20 Ashburton Place One, Two, Three and Four Bedrooms: up to 3,450 Square Feet Feet Square to 3,450 up Bedrooms: and Four Three Two, One, TURNING BEACON HILL INTO A CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND CHRISTMAS A INTO HILL BEACON TURNING The committee sends special thanks to HistoricThe committee sends For the 19th year, The Beacon Hill Civic Hill Beacon The year, 19th the For Association has been making sure that the gas sure that the has been making Association with garlandsBeacon Hill are decorated lamps on the help holiday season. With and bows for the 1,200 gas lamps took on aof many volunteers, weekend. festive air over the PAGE 16 PAGE Volunteers get the garlands ready for the gas lamps on Saturday morning. Volunteers

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