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 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.

Veterans Voice and WATD 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 9:30-11:30, 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, SEPTEMBER 15

Postpartum Support Group at the Hull Public Library at 9 am. Join us for our new monthly support group for new moms navigating life after baby, facilitated by Elizabeth Gudmand, RN. For more information, reach out to Elizabeth Gudmand at 781-925-2224.

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, SEPTEMBER 16

Hull Knights of Columbus Blood Drive. St. Mary of the Assumption/St. Ann’s Church gathering space, 204 Samoset Ave. from 2-7 p.m. Give the gift of life.

Adult Book Club at the Hull Public Library at 2:30 p.m. to discuss “Lost Children Archive” by Valeria Luiselli, two-time NBCC Finalist. An emotionally resonant, fiercely imaginative new novel about a family whose road trip across America collides with an immigration crisis at the southwestern border – an indelible journey told with breathtaking imagery, spare lyricism, and profound humanity. No registration is required, and copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. For more information, email Vienna Steiner at vsteiner@hull.ocln.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Writers Support Group with Paula Nesoff at the Hull Public Library from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Our 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. For more information, email Vienna Steiner at vsteiner@hull.ocln.org.

Hull Democratic Town Committee meets every third Thursday of the month from 7-8 p.m. Send a request to hulldtc@gmail.com for a meeting link.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Tai Chi at the Hull Public Library from 12-1 p.m. with Ya-Li Ho. To register, visit hullpubliclibrary.org and click on the 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, SEPTEMBER 19

Back Yard Benefit Sale from 8 a.m. to noon, 28 Samoset Avenue. Trinkets to treasures new and gently used Coach, Vera Bradley and clothing for all, jewelry, kitchen items, decorator pieces. Something for everybody. All proceeds to support Nantasket-Hull Rotary Club's Stretch Your Food Budget Food Pantry.

Dungeons and Dragons at the Hull Public Library from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Join Dungeon Master Ryan Johnson for a collaborative, face-to-face storytelling adventure! Control your hero using dice, character sheets, and imagination to tell a collective story, guiding heroes through dangerous quests to search for treasure, battle deadly foes, and even carry out daring rescues. For more information, contact Brian DeFelice at bdefelice@hull.ocln.org

Hull PorchFest 2026. A free day of music and community with bands and musicians playing porches and driveways between Nantasket and Beach Avenues and Kenberma and Revere Streets from 1-6 p.m. All are welcome. Visit hullmaporchfest.org or on Facebook for more information. (Rain date is September 20.)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

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, SEPTEMBER 22

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Movie Discussion Club at the Hull Public Library from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Join us to discuss Dances with Wolves. This film is a 1990 American epic revisionist Western film directed and produced by Kevin Costner in his feature directorial debut and starring Costner with an ensemble cast. Dances with Wolves won 7 Academy Awards out of 12 nominations.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Free Community Lunch – Open to all, no registration required. The fourth Friday of each month at 12 p.m., Gould Hall, 128 Spring Street. Join us for a simple lunch and social time. For more information, email stnicholasumchull@gmail.com

Wicked Strange New England Library Fundraiser from 6-8 p.m. at the Hull Yacht Club, 5 Fitzpatrick Way. Wicked Strange New England is your guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities & Urban Legends by Jeff Belanger as seen on PBS, Prime, Discovery Network, and History Channel. This event is a fundraiser for the Hull Public Library and is not suitable for children. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards augmenting traditional library services with programs such as museum passes, author talks, and children's events. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased by cash or check made out to The Friends of the Hull Public Library and sent to the library, or with a credit card at https://www.hullpubliclibrary.org/about/friends/. Please scroll down to the Wicked Strange New England button. For more information, email Vienna Steiner at vsteiner@hull.ocln.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Writer's Reading Salon at the Hull Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon. Join Paula Nesoff for a gathering of writers sharing pieces of their creative journey. The work can be poetry or excerpts from a book of nonfiction, fiction, memoir, a magazine article, and none need to have been published. The time is for reading, no critique or feedback - just appreciation of the person sharing. People can come to listen and maybe be inspired to write! If you would like to share your work, please register, and you will get an email with a box to check for your preference. For more information, email Vienna Steiner at vsteiner@hull.ocln.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

The Endless Summer Waterfront Festival is a free event, hosted by the Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce, that celebrates Hull’s community of people, businesses, schools, and town departments. This annual street festival features a variety of musical performances, food vendors, local retailers, artists, special events, fun contests, and more. Endless Summer extends our summer into September, a truly golden time of year on this Boston Harbor peninsula. Join us from 12-5 p.m. for the best late summer beach party anywhere in New England. Check The Hull Times later in the summer for the full details.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

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.

Queer Book Club at the Hull Public Library from 6-7 p.m. Together with Hull Pride - join us to discuss “Stag Dance” by Torrey Peters. The book club will meet in person at the library and is now hybrid! For the link, please register via hullpubliclibrary.org Event Calendar, and the link will be sent to you to join on Monday! Please only register if you'd like the link via Zoom. If you're coming in person, there's no need to register. Copies of the book are available at the front desk, and eBooks and audiobooks are available on Libby. All are welcome to join!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Hull Republican Town Committee - Last Wednesday of each Month 7-8:30 p.m. at Mezzo Mare Restaurant (back room). Please join us at 7 p.m. or earlier - 5:30 p.m. for an early supper to learn more about the Hull RTC. Various topics will be discussed including involvement in mid-term elections. Please reach out to Cathy at 617-416-2036 with any questions.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

Edward Rowe Snow Birthday Celebration, Windmill Point Boathouse, 185 Main St., Hull, at 2 p.m. $20. Join the Hull Lifesaving Museum for a special birthday celebration honoring legendary historian and author Edward Rowe Snow, featuring a presentation by his daughter, Dolly Snow Bicknell. Fans and collectors will also have the opportunity to purchase signed copies of Edward Rowe Snow's books, including several with original sketches inside the covers. Questions? Contact us at info@hulllifesavingmuseum.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

Craft Show. Hull Artists is excited to announce the Fifth Annual Juried Artisans Craft Show. Join us from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hull Yacht Club for a wonderful day of art, shopping, and seaside views. This year’s show will feature 23 talented artisan crafters showcasing a wide variety of unique, handmade items. Visitors can get an early start on holiday shopping while supporting local artists and discovering one-of-a-kind gifts. Enjoy the beautiful views of the bay, relax with a drink from the bar, and browse the artisan booths in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Always free, fun, and fabulous!

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.