COMMUNITY SERVICES

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.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23

Yoga at the library every Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. with Meghan Sylvester, LPN of Hullistic Health. No registration is required. For more information, email Vienna Steiner at vsteiner@hull.ocln.org.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24

St. Nicholas United Methodist Church will have two Christmas Eve services. At 5 p.m. will be a service of Lessons and Carols, and at 10 p.m. will be a shorter, more contemplative service.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26

Tai Chi at the Hull Public Library on Fridays, at noon with Ya-Li Ho. To register, go to hullpubliclibrary.org Events Calendar. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hull Public Library. For more information, email Vienna Steiner at vsteiner@hull.ocln.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27

Special winter pajama story time! Join us at 11 a.m. for a special Saturday story time at the Hull Public Library and feel free to wear your favorite winter pajamas and bring along any stuffed friends. We will read some winter stories and have a cozy winter craft activity! All ages are welcome - but stories are geared for children up to age 6.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29

Yoga at the library from 5:45-6:45 p.m. with Meghan Sylvester, LPN of Hullistic Health. No registration is required. For more information, email Vienna Steiner at vsteiner@hull.ocln.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2

Tai Chi at the Hull Public Library on Fridays, at noon with Ya-Li Ho. To register, go to hullpubliclibrary.org Events Calendar. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hull Public Library. For more information, email Vienna Steiner at vsteiner@hull.ocln.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3

Shabbat Morning Services, 9:30 a.m. at Temple Beth Sholom. Kiddush following. All are welcome. www.tbshull.org

Mindfulness Workshops with Sean Baggett every Saturday starting January 3 from at 10-11:30 a.m. for 6 weeks. Explore what mindfulness is (and isn't) and why it's especially relevant in today’s world. Practice easy-to-learn techniques such as mindful breathing, grounding exercises, and body scans to help you feel more centered and present. To register, go to hullpubliclibrary.org events calendar. For more information, email Vienna Steiner at vsteiner@hull.ocln.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 5

Yoga at the library from 5:45-6:45 p.m. with Meghan Sylvester, LPN of Hullistic Health. No registration is required. For more information, email Vienna Steiner at vsteiner@hull.ocln.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6

Mystery Book Club at the Hull Public Library 1 p.m. to discuss our next mystery book, “Hercule Poirot's Christmas” by Agatha Christie. In Hercule Poirot's Christmas, the holidays are anything but merry when a family reunion is marred by murder – and the notoriously fastidious investigator is quickly on the case. No registration required, and there are plenty of copies of the book at the circulation desk. For more information, email Vienna Steiner at vsteiner@hull.ocln.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7

The Nantasket-Hull Rotary Club Meeting will be held at The Parrot, 1 Hull Shore Dr. Social time begins at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. If you join us for dinner, the cost is $25. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Robert Shaw, principal of Hull High School who will share the current school activities and his vision for the future. For more information, email nantaskethullrotary@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8

Adult Craft Club at the Hull Public Library, 5:30 p.m. Registration is required at www.hullpubliclibrary.org Events Calendar, and for more information, email Ann Selig at aselig@ocln.org

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9

Adult Craft Club at the Hull Public Library at 10 a.m. Registration is required at hullpubliclibrary.org Events Calendar, and for more information, email Ann Selig at aselig@ocln.org

MONDAY, JANUARY 12

Yoga at the library from 5:45-6:45 p.m. with Meghan Sylvester, LPN of Hullistic Health. No registration is required. For more information, email Vienna Steiner at vsteiner@hull.ocln.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15

Writers Support Group with Paula Nesoff at the Hull Public Library from 5 -7 p.m. This monthly writing support group offers a nurturing environment for participants to explore their stories, strengthen their confidence, and reconnect with the joy of creative expression. Together we reflect, share, and encourage one another in the ongoing process of becoming more open, courageous, and authentic writers. To register, go to www.hullpubliclibrary event calendar and for more information, email Vienna Steiner at vsteiner@hull.ocln.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16

MONDAY, JANUARY 19

Hull No Place for Hate committee is organizing a town wide Food Drive to benefit Wellspring's food pantry in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The community is invited to participate in a Day of Service and Remembrance at the Hull Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Ave. Please bring donations of nonperishable food items and personal items such as shampoo and shaving items to HLM; join us for a brief program of readings, comments, a slideshow and community resources. Light refreshments will be available. Hunger knows no seasons so let's help the food pantry restock after the holidays. Info at www.town.hull.ma.us No Place for Hate Committee.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21

Hull Knights of Columbus Blood Drive from 2-7 p.m. at St. Ann Church, 208 Samoset Ave. Hull. Please give the gift of life. For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

Adult Book Club at the Hull Public Library at 2:30 p.m. to discuss “Look Homeward, Angel” by Thomas Wolfe. This spectacular, history-making first novel about a young man’s coming of age, was first published in 1929, and long considered a classic of twentieth-century literature on par with William Faulkner and Flannery O’Connor. It gave the world proof of Thomas Wolfe's genius and launched a powerful legacy. No registration required, and copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. For more information, email Vienna Steiner at vsteiner@hull.ocln.org.

The Nantasket-Hull Rotary Club Meeting will be held at The Parrot, 1 Hull Shore Dr. Social time begins at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. If you join us for dinner, the cost is $25. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dr. Roxanne Mihal, President of the Hull Garden Club, who will discuss the many ways the Garden Club serves the town of Hull. For more information, email nantaskethullrotary@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22

Movie Discussion Club at the Hull Public Library from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Like a book club, view the film at your leisure before the discussion. The selected films will come from a wide range of genres and are freely available through the Old Colony Library Network DVD collection or Kanopy. Plots, themes, characters, soundtracks, symbols, and cinematography will be discussed. January’s film will be “Oppenheimer.” No registration is required, and for more information, email Vienna Steiner at vsteiner@hull.ocln.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23

MONDAY, JANUARY 26

Yoga at the library from 5:45-6:45 p.m. with Meghan Sylvester, LPN of Hullistic Health. No registration is required. For more information, email Vienna Steiner at vsteiner@hull.ocln.org.

Join us on Monday, January 26th, from 6 PM to 7 PM for the monthly Queer Book Club meeting in collaboration with Hull Pride! This month, we will be reading Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova. Books are available in hard copy at the library front desk, and ebooks and audiobooks are available on Libby. For more information, email Betty Thompson at bthompson@hull.ocln.org

Queer Book Club. Hull Pride & Hull Public Library Present: Queer Book Club. 6-7 p.m. at the Hull Public Library. This month, we will be reading “Monstrilio” by Gerardo Sámano Córdova. Books are available in hard copy at the library front desk, and e-books and audiobooks are available on Libby. For more information, email Betty Thompson at bthompson@hull.ocln.org

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30

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.