COMMUNITY SERVICES
Please help spread the word to our fellow Veteran community that the Boston food pantry is looking for a part-time truck driver and would like a Veteran to apply. The schedule is 3 days a week, Tues-Thurs or Wed-Fri, mostly 7 a.m.-noon. It pays $20 an hour and CDL not required but truck experience and especially experience with warehouse equipment (electric pallet jacks) helpful. If you know anyone who's interested, they can reach-out to David Andre (Director of the Boston Food Pantry) and can apply at the link below: David Andre, Email: david.andre@redcross.org Application Link: https://americanredcross.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/American_Red_Cross_Careers/job/Medford-MA/Boston-Food-Pantry-Driver_RC65546?%253Fsource=515&source=515
The Nantasket-Hull Rotary’s Stretch Your Food Budget program invites any Hull citizen to try the meal kits and special weekly offerings by going to www.SYFB.space and sending a request for a delivery. All SYFB meal kit options are FREE. We must receive your order by Friday night to ensure delivery on the next Tuesday! Place your order at www.SYFB.space.
South Shore Community Action Council has funding to provide emergency assistance for veterans on the South Shore who may have fallen behind on rent, mortgage, or other household bills. To download a printable emergency assistance application or to apply online, visit www.sscac.org. If you have questions about the program, contact the council’s case manager, Barbara Anglin, at 508-747-7575, ext. 6289, or at banglin@sscac.org. Hull veterans who need assistance can call Hull Veterans Agent Paul Sordillo, 781-925-0305.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers Support Group. Thursdays at 3 p.m. Join care givers assisting loved ones with memory issues such as Alzheimer's and dementia. Share strategies and gain support from those currently on this journey. For more information call the Senior Center at 781-925-1239.
Meet-n-Greet Fridays 2-5 p.m. at Alternative Compassion Services. President Stephen Werther will be available to answer questions, take comments, show off the space at 175 George Washington Boulevard and introduce the staff. Must be over 21 and have a valid ID. ACS welcomes four people per half-hour slot. Schedule your visit at https://acscompassion.com/events
Seaside Serenity Al-Anon Meets every Saturday morning at The Anchor, 7 Hadassah Way, from 8-9 a.m.
Gamblers Anonymous. Do you think you have a problem with compulsive gambling, or want to learn more about how to stop gambling? Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to help solve this common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling. There are no dues or fees for Gamblers Anonymous membership, and the group is not allied with any religion or political organization. Meetings are held in Quincy on Fridays at 7:15 p.m. at New Way Recovery Center, 85 Quincy Ave., and on Saturdays at 10 a.m. at Quincy Community Methodist Church, 40 Beale St., and at 6 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 308 West Squantum St. The meetings are “open,” meaning that spouses, family, and friends of the gambler are welcome to attend and observe the meeting. To speak to someone now, call 855-222-5542.
Veteran’s Voice and WATD/WMEX Food Drive Thru. Open to all Veterans, family and friends and the public. No registration necessary, no cost, free. The second Thursday of every month from 10:30-12:30, 130 Enterprise Drive in Marshfield, drive through and we will load up your vehicle. For more information contact Craig Wolfe at 781-771-6416 or 89edge@comcast.net
Knitting with Marge Sullivan, Mondays at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center, 197A Samoset Ave. Come share in conversation and creativity with this constructive group! Continue with the project you’re working on or start a new one! Instruction is available, and sewers are welcome as well.
Please donate new or just used for display stuffed animals for use at disasters. Drop off at 89 Edgewater Rd., in Hull at the Disaster Aid USA Trailer or on the porch or at 1013 Avalon Dr. The stuffed animals must be Beanie Baby-sized or smaller so they can be carried on to the disaster scene. For more information contact Craig Wolfe at 89edge@comcast.net, 781-771-6416 or Jim Richman at katchie4us@yahoo.com, 617-688-0303.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27
Tai Chi at the Hull Public Library. At noon, 9 Main Street. Tai Chi classes are led by Ya-Li Ho, of Fang Association, a certified instructor of Tai Chi and Qu Gong. Previous Tai Chi experience is helpful but not required. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water to drink. For more information email lbisio@hull.ocln.org.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28
Hanukkah Party at Temple Beth Sholom at 4 p.m. Admission is FREE but please RSVP. All are welcome. www.tbshull.org. Menorah Lighting. Temple Beth Sholom is planning the annual public lighting of a huge menorah outside the temple at 600 Nantasket Ave.
Bonfire! The annual bonfire, postponed from Thanksgiving evening because of the dry weather conditions, will begin at 7 p.m. on the Hull Redevelopment Authority property. See you there!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31
Yoga at the Hull Public Library. 10 a.m., 9 Main Street. For more information email vsteiner@hull.ocln.org
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2
Registration for Hull Senior Center Programs at 9 a.m. Registration for January and February programs at the Hull Senior Center will begin on Thursday, January 2nd at 9:00am. Check the Senior Center’s Facebook page or the Town of Hull website for a digital version of the newsletter before you get it in the mail.
Join us as we celebrate the new year at the “First Thursday” Gathering for LGBTQ+ community and allies at High Tide at Nantasket Flatts, 145 Nantasket Avenue, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Meet for conversation with an old or new friend. Cash bar and restaurant menu. Sponsored by the Hull LGBTQ+ Meetup. Please note the new venue since the Shoreline Kitchen + Bar has closed.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3
Veterans’ Coffee Social. Enjoy the camaraderie with other Vets. Come hear about the services you earned and deserve. Complimentary coffee, donuts, and discussion centered around shared concerns. Hull Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Ave. from 9-10:30 a.m. The museum will be closed to the public. Meetings are free, and no reservations are required. Attendees will receive a free membership to the museum. For more information, contact Craig Wolfe at 781-771-6416 or email 89edge@comcast.net.
MONDAY, JANUARY 27
Hull Knights of Columbus Blood Drive. Shake up your holiday tradition and give blood from 2-7 p.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 204 Samoset Ave. For an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
ONGOING
New at the Hull Senior Center: Surf Café. Every Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Surf Café serves up delicious sandwiches, salads and soups, all for around $5! Bring a friend, or order something to go! Call the senior center for more information, 781-925-1239.
Pilates. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. at the senior center, 197A Samoset Ave. Pilates is a series of exercises inspired by calisthenics, yoga and ballet. This mat class is designed to increase muscle strength and endurance, as well as flexibility to improve posture and balance. Bring your mat, or borrow one from the center. $5/person.
Line Dancing with Mimi Leary – Thursdays at 11 a.m. Line dancing is a terrific way to get some exercise and have fun while supporting the brain and body, and improving your balance. Mimi Leary will teach you all the current dances and provides great music! Call the Anne M. Scully Senior Center to register for this great class, 781-925-1239. $5 per class.
Mediative Arts Class on Saturdays at the Anchor of Hull at 5:30 p.m., 7 Hadassah Way. For more information email programdirector@northst.org or call 781-534-9327.
Experience the Rhythm Drum Circle on Thursdays at the Anchor of Hull at 5:30 p.m., 7 Hadassah Way. For more information email programdirector@northst.org or call 781-534-9327.
Nutrition Education Workshop with Burke Nutrition at the Anchor of Hull at 5:30 p.m., 7 Hadassah Way. For more information email programdirector@northst.org or call 781-534-9327.
Sewing Club on Mondays at the Anchor of Hull at 5:15 p.m., 7 Hadassah Way. For more information email programdirector@northst.org or call 781-534-9327.
Toddlers’ Playgroup. Fridays, 1:30-3 p.m., Hull Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Ave., The museum, along with Elaina Baggett and her granddaughter, are offering a playgroup for children ages from birth to three years. This playgroup will be held once a week in the museum’s play loft. We invite moms, dads, and caregivers to come sit, relax, connect...we’ll put the kettle on. Museum members: Free, Non-members: $5 donation. Contact us at info@hulllifesavingmuseum.com with questions.
Vinyasa Yoga. Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. Sara Pearson teaches a slow vinyasa mat class that will improve strength and mobility by linking movement and breath to help you attain balance in the mind and body. All levels are welcome. Please sign up at the senior center in advance by calling 781-925-1239.
Bingo, Crafts, and Games at the senior center. Every Monday enjoy a fun morning of crafts and games and bingo in the afternoon at the Anne M. Scully Senior Center, 197A Samoset Ave., every Monday. Crafts and games sessions are from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and bingo is from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Call 781-925-1239 for more information.
Strength & Flow Monday and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Sara Pearson teaches this dynamic class integrating breath, mindful movement, and yoga, with the use of small hand weights, resistance bands, and balls to increase strength and flexibility. $5 per class. Call the senior center at 781-925-1239 to sign up, or feel free to drop in.
Qigong on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Sandy O’Hara leads a class with roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts. This class is for anyone who wants to lower their stress and maintain long term health and wellness. The six-week series is offered for $5 per class. Call the senior center to register, 781-925-1239.
Balance and Conditioning. The senior center is offering balance and conditioning classes. Each session consists of strength and conditioning exercises, stretches, and various balance drills designed to increase balance, strength, and flexibility. The stretching and strengthening exercises are focused on key muscles and joints to improve range of motion, strength, stability, awareness, and reaction time to prevent falls from poor balance. To register, call the senior center, 781-925-1239 *1 or email HullCOA@town.hull.ma.us. Instructed by Neil Sullivan, a clinical exercise physiologist. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Sign up for eight classes for $56, sign up for 16 classes for $100. Price may increase if class size drops below 10 students.
Not Just Yoga on Wednesdays. This class, led by Nicole Palermo of Sanctuary Fitness, infuses mindfulness, breath work, Reiki, and sound healing with mat-based movement to cleanse and release the issues within your tissues. $5/class. Sign up in advance by calling the senior center, 781-925-1239.
Chair Yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Yoga can be practiced by everyone. It is an ideal activity for those with balance issues or looking to start a yoga practice slowly. It not only has the benefits of regular yoga, such as helping with stress, pain, and fatigue, but it can also help with joint lubrication, balance, and even age-specific issues like menopause and arthritis. You can join the class every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. To register, call the senior center, 781-925-1239 *1 or email HullCOA@town.hull.ma.us.
Zumba Gold Tuesdays at 8:45 a.m. Using light weight-toning Moroccan sticks, Justine Hobin leads classes in rhythm-based movement that tones arms, core, and lower back. This class sculpts and tones muscle while improving cardiovascular health. $5 per class. Call the senior center, 781-925-1239 to sign up.
Veterans who served during the war on terror: The War Memorial Commission is seeking submissions for an update to the memorial wall. Active-duty dates 9/11/01 to 9/30/21. Must have enlisted from Hull during that time as shown on your DD 214. Submit your DD214 to Hull Veterans Service Officer Paul Sordillo at town hall, 253 Atlantic Ave.
St. Mary of the Assumption Parish/St. Ann Church Masses are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.
St. Nicholas UMC is open for in-person worship on Sundays at 10 a.m. All are welcome. St. Nicholas UMC, a reconciling congregation, is located on Spring Street in Hull Village.
Bereavement Support Group. This free online support group begins on Tuesday, July 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will be ongoing. It is open to anyone who has experienced the death of someone they love. Registration is required. This support group will be held virtually via Zoom. The link will be sent to participants once they are registered. To register, contact Daniel Brown, LCSW, bereavement coordinator, at DBrown3@southshorehealth.org or call 781-624-7046.
The Rabbi is taking appointments! Want to brush up on Hebrew, learn trope, ask a question, discuss life events, or what have you? Contact Rabbi David Grossman to set up a time to meet, 617-838-9166 or dgrossman03@comcast.net, or contact Rabbi Joshua Grossman, 774-257-8303 or je5367ms@gmail.com. Rabbi Joshua has regular office hours most Friday afternoons.
