The Mission of the Winchester Multicultural Network is to:
- Promote the recognition, understanding, and appreciation of diversity;
- Advocate for each and every person’s civil rights;
- Confront intolerance.
| UPCOMING EVENTS |  |
Ongoing Events:
October through May: One Winchester, Many Traditions
A collaboration of WMCN and the Winchester Public Library. Programs typically take place in the Meeting Room of the Library on the second Monday of the month. See scheduled events and dates below.
September Drop-in Coffee at Cafe Dolce
Thursday mornings between 9 and 10 AM at Cafe Dolce, 831 Main Street, Winchester
Stop in and enjoy coffee and conversation.
October through June: International Drop-in Gathering at the Winchester Public Library
Thursday mornings between 10 and 11:30 AM at Winchester Public Library Meeting Room, 80 Washington St., Winchester. Stop in for conversation and fun (children welcome).
English Conversation Groups
English conversation groups are offered Monday mornings or Wednesday evenings with priority given to Winchester residents. For questions or to sign up, call Liz Sayre at 781-729-9242 for information about the Wednesday evening group or Nancy Daum at 781-729-9387 about the Monday morning group, or email office@wmcn.org.
The Lunch Bunch
Lunch once a month at different ethnic restaurants in the area. Email office@wmcn.org or call 781-729-7100 if you'd like to know when and where our next eating adventure will be.
One Winchester, Many Traditions: List of Upcoming Events
Play or Learn Mah-Jongg, December 12th, 2011 at 6:30 PM.
Read, Meet, Eat: an International Book Group, May 14th, 2012 at 7 PM.
International Film Series, January 9th, February 13th, March 12th, and April 9th, 2012 at 6:30 PM.
Manga Workshops, Fall and spring dates TBA.
Other Upcoming Events
Winchester in Transition: a conference about community
Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 9 AM to 3 PM, Winchester Town Hall
These are exciting times for Winchester! With so many cultural, economic and environmental changes taking place, we have the chance to build a greater sense of community among all who live, work, study, play, worship and conduct business in our town. For more information, visit http://gettowit.org.
Black History Celebration: Excerpts from Eyes on the Prize with Judi Hampton
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3 to 4:30 PM, St. Mary’s School Hall, 162 Washington St., Winchester
The Multicultural Network and St. Mary’s Peace and Social Justice Ministry Invite you to a Black History Month Celebration!
The documentary Eyes on the Prize was created and produced by Henry Hampton
(1940-1998), one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century. The film emphasizes ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that changed the fabric of American life. Winner of numerous Emmy Awards, a George Foster Peabody Award, an International Documentary Award, and a Television Critics Association Award, Eyes on the Prize is the most critically acclaimed documentary on civil rights in America. The filmmaker's sister, Judith Hampton, will show an excerpt from the first episode of the series, discuss the impact of the civil rights movement on her, and lead a discussion.
All are welcome to this free program. Refreshments will be served.
In our 20th Year of Building Inclusive Community
we invite interested town residents and workers, and friends of the Network, to our
Yearly Community Workshop
Friday evening, March 9th from 7 to 9 PM., continuing Saturday, March 10th from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Winchester Unitarian Society Church, 478 Main Street, Winchester.
Who should come?
Anyone interested in fostering multiculturalism, the ongoing process of recognizing, understanding, and appreciating differences—-as well as similarities—-in family, community, schools, and workspaces, is encouraged to participate.
What will I get out of it?
You will come away with a framework and language, now shared by more than 150 others, for understanding and talking about multicultural issues of all kinds--racism, heterosexism, classism, anti-Semitism, ageism, and other "-isms." You'll feel more confident having conversations across differences of all kinds--more comfortable with differences in general. And you'll learn guidelines for discussion that will serve you well in every phase of your life!
Have you ever had a question: What do I say when I hear a racist, sexist, homophobic, or other troubling remark or joke? 
Bring your question or concern to this workshop!
Do we expect you to do anything after you have participated?
No! But we know that you will bring new perspectives and ideas to your family, workplace, community organization, and faith community.
I did a workshop five years ago. Will this be the same thing?
Every workshop includes the basic framework, but each workshop is tailored to the needs and goals of participants. Those who have participated in more than one workshop find their initial learning reinforced and refreshed, with new understandings added.
What does it cost?
A $20 registration fee will help us defray some of the workshop expenses. WMCN policy is to make all its events available to everyone. Participants may choose to use a sliding scale or waive the fee as their personal situation merits. We appreciate your support and your commitment to attending the workshop.
Who gives this workshop?
Angela Giudice, an independent multicultural consultant, educator and community activist, will facilitate the workshop. The VISIONS model for looking at multiculturalism is the basis of the Network’s philosophy and approach to addressing issues of difference.
How do I sign up?
Workshop space is limited so call the Multicultural Network office at 781-729-7100 or email.