Last Hope K-9 Returns on Oct. 4

Last Hope K-9 Returns on Oct. 4

Last Hope K-9 will hold an adoption event at Crawford on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Last Hope K-9 rescues dogs from high-kill shelters and places them with loving foster families who give them the attention and the medical care so many of them need, until they can find their “forever” homes. Visit https://www.lasthopek9.org/ to learn more about the organization and the dogs that are up for adoption. Learn more about the adoption process, here.

Life Line Screening: Nov. 3

Life Line Screening: Nov. 3

Life Line Screening will return to Crawford Memorial UMC on Monday, November 3. Life Line Screening is the premier provider of stroke and cardiovascular disease risk screenings since 1993. Their screening packages provide peace of mind and/or early detection of numerous potentially life threatening conditions, including:
  • Carotid Artery Disease
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Peripheral Arther Disease
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Hypertension

Call 888-814-0466 or visit lifelinescreening.com to reserve an appointment at Crawford on November 3.  Life Line Screening services may be eligible for reimbursement using a Health Savings Account (HSA). To confirm HSA eligibility for a specific Life Line Screening service,  contact your health insurance provider.

PrideFEST 2025: Thurs. June 12

PrideFEST 2025: Thurs. June 12

NEW DATE!!! Winchester PrideFest ’25 has been rescheduled from Tuesday, June 10 to Thursday, June 12. Join us from 4:30 to 6:30pm on the town common. Event organizers encourage everyone to join them for arts & crafts, live entertainment, opportunities for education and advocacy, and more! This is a free event, for families and children of all ages.  For more information, visit https://nfsj.org/events/pridefest-2025/. it looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day on Thursday to celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ friends, family and neighbors!

Porchfest: Saturday, June 14

Porchfest: Saturday, June 14

Join us this Saturday, June 14, for Winchester Porchfest!  Crawford Memorial UMC is happy to be one of many venues around town, hosting musical groups during this fun, family-friendly tradition in Winchester. Bring a lawn chair or grab a seat at one of our picnic tables and join us under the tent for performances by

  • Our neighbor, acoustic singer-songwriter Randall Kromm at 1:30
  • Darlene Wigton performing “popular songs of olden times” at 3:00, and
  • The Parish Jazz Band performing selections from the Great American Songbook at 4:30.

Porchfest Organizers have set a rain date of Sunday June 15. In the event of inclement weather, check the Porchfest website (https://porchfest.win/) for information

Dress For Success

Dress For Success

Dress for Success was a huge success!  Thank you for your response to our request for gently used, nearly-new professional attire for  Dress for Success® Worldwide.  The folks from GoodWill picked up your donations this week – two overflowing bins and an equally crowded hanging clothes rack. We appreciate your generosity, as will the individuals who receive these clothes as they seek employment and better lives!

Lifeline Screening, May 19

Lifeline Screening, May 19

Life Line Screening will return to Crawford Memorial UMC on Monday, May 19. Life Line Screening is the premier provider of stroke and cardiovascular disease risk screenings since 1993. In thanks for our hosting the event, Life Line Screening is extending a special offer to our members, friends, and family for a screening package that enables you to get peace of mind or early detection. This special screening package for $159 includes:
  • Carotid Artery Disease Screening
  • Atrial Fibrillation Screening
  • Peripheral Arther Disease Screening
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
  • FREE Hypertension Screening

Call 888-814-0466 or visit lifelinescreening.com to reserve an appointment at Crawford on May 19, and use code  HSCA001.

Life Line Screening services may be eligible for reimbursement using a Health Savings Account (HSA). To confirm HSA eligibility for a specific Life Line Screening service, you can contact your health insurance provider or the Life Line Screening company directly.