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Today, Thursday, December 17 |
| Master Those Mortgages |
Need help purchasing a house?
Today the Uphams Corner Library is hosting a free seminar to give you the knowledge you'll need to choose the best mortgage.
Come hear about a variety of mortgage products, those sponsored by federal and state government as well as special mortgage products available to first time buyers.
Recommended for anyone interested in buying a home or refinancing an existing mortgage. >>MORE INFO |
| Stil Looking for that Perfect Gift? |
Today Stitch House is hosting a "Last Minute Shopping Party!" See all the handmade crafts and unique, one-of-a-kind gifts.
The Stitch House is a full service Yarn Store with classes in Sewing, Quilting, Knitting, and Crocheting. Girls' night out and birthday parties also offered.
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| Christmas in C-11 |
The Area C-11 Police are doing their annual Christmas Party for the kids of the district who need a little help this Christmas.
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit with the kids as well as a face painter, balloon magician and craft table. Each child receives a gift from Santa.
This party is by invitation only and you can get one from Officer Rorie or Officer Keany in the Community Service Office.
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| Strand Wonderland |
Mayor Thomas M. Menino invites you to A Strand Wonderland with that special guest from the North Pole!
There will be pictures with Santa, raffles, and gifts, performances, tree lighting, caroling and more!
Free & Open to the Public. >>MORE INFO |
| Get Your Gifts Wrapped! |
Are you one of those people who can't cut straight or tie a bow, or are you just too tired after shopping to wrap?
Let St. Mark's Area Main Street help you! For a small donation, SMAMS' elves will take care of all your wrapping headaches. Proceeds will benefit SMAMS' ongoing work to revitalize the St. Mark's Area business district.
Wrapping in the afternoon from this Saturday through Tuesday.
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| Holiday Carols, Dec 20 |
The Parish of All Saints, Ashmont Cordially invites you to attend A Service of Nine Lessons & Carols Sung by the Choir of Men & Boys.
Readings and carols for the season, including works by Bach, Cleobury, Howells, Mendelssohn, Piccolo, Rutter, Willcocks, Wood, and others.
The parish's Choir of Men & Boys follows the English cathedral choral tradition, and is one of only 30 such choirs in the United States.
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| Can You Run a Marathon? |
The Dorchester FAMILY School Initiative (DFSI) Boston Marathon Fundraiser is looking for one more runner to represent us for the 2010 Boston Marathon. John Hancock Financial Services selected our initiative to participate in their Marathon Non-Profit Program.
They are looking for dedicated runners who live and/or work in Dorchester.
This is an urgent need! So if you yourself are interested or know someone who is, contact Tom Powers at 617-474-1464.
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| Art Supplies Needed! |
The DotWell Teen Center just reopened this fall with new space for teens along with new arts programing! Help improve their programs through your generosity.
Some examples of their needs:
-Charcol Pencils
-Pastels
-Drawing Paper
-Colored Pencils
-Ereasers
-Blank DVDs
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MyDorchester Photo Contest |
This is a difficult one... Can you be the first to identify where in Dorchester this photograph was taken? Be the first to identify and have your name entered into a drawing for a free print!
Want to know where the last Photos of the Week were taken? Visit our Archive. |
| Winter 2009 DotWell Programs |
Dorchester Youth Council, Asthma Swim and Free Credit Counseling are just some of the great programs offered by DotWell at Dorchester House and at the Codman Square Health Center's Tech Center this Fall. Please visit our website for more information and to register.
Check out the Youth and DFSI pages on our website to learn about some of the exciting programs going on at DotWell. |
| Seasonal & H1N1 Flu Clinics |
Please check the eBlast each week for information about where you can get your free seasonal
and H1N1 flu shots in Dorchester.
-Codman Square Health Center is hosting a Free H1N1 Flu Clinic on Thursday, December 17th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. In addition, Codman will be hosting Flu Clinics Monday through Thursday next week. Specific times can be found here. Due to limited H1N1 Vaccine Supply, these clinics are primarily for the following target groups most at risk:
Pregnant Women, Caregivers of infants, Children 24 Months and older (due to current vaccine available), Healthcare workers with DIRECT patient contact, Adults 25 to 64 years old with chronic health problems.
-Dorchester House Multi-Service Center is hosting a Free H1N1 Flu Clinic on Saturday, December 19th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Due to limited H1N1 Vaccine Supply, this clinic is ONLY for the following target groups most at risk:
Pregnant Women, Caregivers of infants, Children 24 Months and older (due to current vaccine available), Healthcare workers with DIRECT patient contact, Adults 25 to 64 years old with chronic health problems. Click here for more information about both influenza viruses and about the city's flu preparations.
For a full calendar of Flu Clinics across Boston go here. |
| Save the Date! |
Tues. Dec 29: Mike the Boston Bubble Guy, 6:30 pm
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Weds. Dec 30: African Headwrap Workshop, 3:00 pm
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Thurs. Dec 31: Museum of Fine Arts - Free Community Day
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Sun. Jan 17: History of Field's Corner, Dorchester Historical Society Seminar ---
Please check our regularly updated Calendar for lots of other events! |
| DotBoard |
Local Volunteer Opportunities
There is a new Volunteer eBlast featuring various opportunities throughout Dorchester. To sign up for this email or for more volunteer opportunities, please contact SCI Dorchester, 617-822-8297 or email Lauren Anderson. For an example Volunteer eBlast check one out here. |
| Dorchester Flashback |
 Dorchester Illustration of the Week
This week's illustration is a photo of the original First Parish Church on Meetinghouse Hill.
"The building of the First Parish Church that served the congregation from 1816 to 1896 is shown in today's illustration. Look at this one carefully to note the architectural details. The pastors who served in this church were: Thaddeus M. Harris, 1793-1836 Nathaniel Hall, 1835-1875 Samuel J. Barrows, 1876-1881 Christopher R. Eliot, 1882-1893 Eugene R. Shippen, 1894-1907" The Illustration of the Day is brought to us by the Dorchester Atheneum, if you would like to be added to the list, please contact Earl Taylor by email or call 781-272-6700 |
| Health Centers Give Gifts Too |
 The DotWell Partners, Codman Square Health Center and Dorchester House Multi-Service Center, each threw their Annual Christmas Parities this past Saturday. Between the two parties, over 1,200 gifts were distributed to Dorchester children. Both Health Centers managed their parties differently, but they both were successful in bringing holiday cheer to the neighborhood. SCI played critical roles in both events, helping to connect volunteers and build social capital. To find out more about the Codman Square Holiday Party go here. |
SCI Dorchester's mission is to strengthen the Dorchester community by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives. We envision a community where individuals are strongly connected to their neighbors and play an active role in shaping the destiny of our community. This increase in 'social capital' will result in a community that is safer, healthier and more vital. For more information click here.
The mission of DotWell is to work in collaboration with our founding health center partners - Codman Square Health Center and Dorchester House Multi-Service Center -
to provide integrated clinical and community services that address
health disparities, build social capital, and meet the complex needs of
our communities.
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