CHARITY EVENTS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Support our local community and meet like-minded people!
Here are a few opportunities to get involved and make a difference. Know of a local fundraiser, event or non-profit that could use some support? Reach out to us at manager@waverleyoaks.com.
CHARITY RUNS, RIDES & WALKS
Festivus 5K for Autism
DEC 14
SALEM
Sign up now for the 14th annual Festivus 5K for Autism on Sunday, Dec. 14th, in the charming historic downtown Salem, Essex! After the race, stick around for a festive post-race party hosted by Finz Seafood & Grill.
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run for a great cause and make a difference in the community! Click here to learn more & sign up.
Mystic Runners Santa Dash Classic
DEC 20
WAKEFIELD
Register now for the 4th annual Mystic Runners Santa Dash Classic on Sunday, Dec. 20th! The course is flat and fast around beautiful Lake Quannapowitt and perfect for any athlete.
All proceeds from our race will be given as scholarships to local high school seniors. Click here to learn more & sign up.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
MYSTIC OUTSIDE THE BOX series
In lieu of a typical fall season, this year Mystic Chorale is offering exciting weekly sing-alongs with varying themes – Broadway! Gospel! Africa! Pop! Songs of Justice! Folk! Beatles and Paul Simon, and more.
Their lineup of fabulous guest leaders includes Nick Page, Mike Pfitzer, Jonathan Singleton, Donnell Patterson, Mary Cunningham, Louise Grasmere and Linda Shoemaker, Linda Brown-San Martin, Gary Backstrom, and Quinn Eastburn and Arlea Forbes-Prater!
The goal? To gather as a community, lift our voices in an informal, joyful way, and welcome both longtime members and new singers ready to give Mystic a try.
The Sings will be on Tuesday nights from 7:30 to 9pm starting Sept. 9th at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church – located at 630 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington. Attend one, some, or all!
FUNDRAISERS & COMMUNITY EVENTS
PIE IN THE SKY Annual Fundraiser
NOVEMBER
Choose your Thanksgiving pie and give the gift of nourishment. Pick from locally baked Apple, Pecan, or Pumpkin – or indulge in all three with our signature Baker’s Bundle! With 40+ convenient pick-up locations, there’s likely one near you. Your pie(s) will be ready for pick-up on Tuesday, Nov. 25th.
Each $35 pie supports Community Servings, providing a full week of nourishing meals to individuals and families across Massachusetts and Rhode Island living with critical or chronic illnesses.
Click here to order online and be sure to select seller, Nikki Vanderpol, at checkout. Prefer in-person help? Visit Nikki at Waverley Oaks to assist with your order on the following dates:
– Thursday, October 30th: 4:30-6:30pm
– Monday, November 3rd: 7:30-10:30am
– Thursday, November 6th: 4:30-6:30 pm
Whiskers & Whiskey Gala
NOVEMBER 22
Come celebrate The Cat Connection’s 25th year of saving cats at their annual Whiskers & Whiskey Gala! This year’s event at Weston Community Center will feature live music, entertainment, bar and delicious catered hors d’oeuvres, whiskey tasting, silent auction, raffles, and more!
Get your tickets by October 15th to take advantage of their Early Bird pricing! Click here to learn more.
GIVING BACK
At Waverley Oaks, we are proud of our commitment to charitable causes. Here are just a few non-profits we regularly support!
American Cancer Society
Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge
The Salvation Army Waltham Corp
Waltham Fields Community Farm
Becca Pizzi Foundation
Thom Child and Family Services
Healthy Waltham
Our Space
Middlesex Human Service Agency
The Community Day Center of Waltham
Ellie Fund
