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Tuesday November 18, 2025
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM	VIP: Valuable Interactions Among Peers - VIP Big (Grade 9-12) VIP (Valuable Interactions Among Peers) is a weekly peer mentoring program for elementary students in grades 3, 4, and 5 to spend quality time with a high school mentor. Meetings are supervised by Needham Youth & Family Staff and designed to provide a fun and engaging atmosphere for all!VIP meets every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pmOctober 21st - March 17thCenter at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave, NeedhamBigs are required to attend from 6:15-7:45pm.Benefits of the program include (but are not limited to!)- Having a safe place to talk, build relationships, and practice social skills- Having an opportunity to have fun, play games, and interact with a mentor- Mentors earn 30 hours of community service credit for active participation- No registration fee requiredFor more information or questions, please contact Ellen Whirley, LCSW at ewhirley@needhamma.gov or (781) 455-7500 ext. 266
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	VIP: Valuable Interactions Among Peers - VIP Little (Grade 3-5) VIP (Valuable Interactions Among Peers) is a weekly peer mentoring program for elementary students in grades 3, 4, and 5 to spend quality time with a high school mentor. Meetings are supervised by Needham Youth & Family Staff and designed to provide a fun and engaging atmosphere for all!VIP meets every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pmOctober 21st - March 17thCenter at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave, NeedhamBigs are required to attend from 6:15-7:45pm.Benefits of the program include (but are not limited to!)- Having a safe place to talk, build relationships, and practice social skills- Having an opportunity to have fun, play games, and interact with a mentor- Mentors earn 30 hours of community service credit for active participation- No registration fee requiredFor more information or questions, please contact Ellen Whirley, LCSW at ewhirley@needhamma.gov or (781) 455-7500 ext. 266

Tuesday November 25, 2025
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM	VIP: Valuable Interactions Among Peers - VIP Big (Grade 9-12) VIP (Valuable Interactions Among Peers) is a weekly peer mentoring program for elementary students in grades 3, 4, and 5 to spend quality time with a high school mentor. Meetings are supervised by Needham Youth & Family Staff and designed to provide a fun and engaging atmosphere for all!VIP meets every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pmOctober 21st - March 17thCenter at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave, NeedhamBigs are required to attend from 6:15-7:45pm.Benefits of the program include (but are not limited to!)- Having a safe place to talk, build relationships, and practice social skills- Having an opportunity to have fun, play games, and interact with a mentor- Mentors earn 30 hours of community service credit for active participation- No registration fee requiredFor more information or questions, please contact Ellen Whirley, LCSW at ewhirley@needhamma.gov or (781) 455-7500 ext. 266
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	VIP: Valuable Interactions Among Peers - VIP Little (Grade 3-5) VIP (Valuable Interactions Among Peers) is a weekly peer mentoring program for elementary students in grades 3, 4, and 5 to spend quality time with a high school mentor. Meetings are supervised by Needham Youth & Family Staff and designed to provide a fun and engaging atmosphere for all!VIP meets every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pmOctober 21st - March 17thCenter at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave, NeedhamBigs are required to attend from 6:15-7:45pm.Benefits of the program include (but are not limited to!)- Having a safe place to talk, build relationships, and practice social skills- Having an opportunity to have fun, play games, and interact with a mentor- Mentors earn 30 hours of community service credit for active participation- No registration fee requiredFor more information or questions, please contact Ellen Whirley, LCSW at ewhirley@needhamma.gov or (781) 455-7500 ext. 266

Tuesday December 2, 2025
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM	VIP: Valuable Interactions Among Peers - VIP Big (Grade 9-12) VIP (Valuable Interactions Among Peers) is a weekly peer mentoring program for elementary students in grades 3, 4, and 5 to spend quality time with a high school mentor. Meetings are supervised by Needham Youth & Family Staff and designed to provide a fun and engaging atmosphere for all!VIP meets every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pmOctober 21st - March 17thCenter at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave, NeedhamBigs are required to attend from 6:15-7:45pm.Benefits of the program include (but are not limited to!)- Having a safe place to talk, build relationships, and practice social skills- Having an opportunity to have fun, play games, and interact with a mentor- Mentors earn 30 hours of community service credit for active participation- No registration fee requiredFor more information or questions, please contact Ellen Whirley, LCSW at ewhirley@needhamma.gov or (781) 455-7500 ext. 266
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	VIP: Valuable Interactions Among Peers - VIP Little (Grade 3-5) VIP (Valuable Interactions Among Peers) is a weekly peer mentoring program for elementary students in grades 3, 4, and 5 to spend quality time with a high school mentor. Meetings are supervised by Needham Youth & Family Staff and designed to provide a fun and engaging atmosphere for all!VIP meets every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pmOctober 21st - March 17thCenter at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave, NeedhamBigs are required to attend from 6:15-7:45pm.Benefits of the program include (but are not limited to!)- Having a safe place to talk, build relationships, and practice social skills- Having an opportunity to have fun, play games, and interact with a mentor- Mentors earn 30 hours of community service credit for active participation- No registration fee requiredFor more information or questions, please contact Ellen Whirley, LCSW at ewhirley@needhamma.gov or (781) 455-7500 ext. 266

Thursday December 4, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Family Night Pajama Party - Family Night Pajama Party Bring your PJ's and comfiest clothes and join Youth & Family Services on Thursday, December 4th for a night of fun!When: December 4th, 2025Where: Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave, Needham5:30-6:00pm Pizza and Crafts6:00pm Prize Bingo6:30-7:00pm Cookie DecoratingAll ages are welcome and admission is free. Guests are welcome to arrive when they can. Bring the whole family for a night out!We highly encourage you to join the waitlist if you are unable to grab spots.Please emailneedhamyouth@needhamma.govwith any questions.

Tuesday December 9, 2025
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM	VIP: Valuable Interactions Among Peers - VIP Big (Grade 9-12) VIP (Valuable Interactions Among Peers) is a weekly peer mentoring program for elementary students in grades 3, 4, and 5 to spend quality time with a high school mentor. Meetings are supervised by Needham Youth & Family Staff and designed to provide a fun and engaging atmosphere for all!VIP meets every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pmOctober 21st - March 17thCenter at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave, NeedhamBigs are required to attend from 6:15-7:45pm.Benefits of the program include (but are not limited to!)- Having a safe place to talk, build relationships, and practice social skills- Having an opportunity to have fun, play games, and interact with a mentor- Mentors earn 30 hours of community service credit for active participation- No registration fee requiredFor more information or questions, please contact Ellen Whirley, LCSW at ewhirley@needhamma.gov or (781) 455-7500 ext. 266
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	VIP: Valuable Interactions Among Peers - VIP Little (Grade 3-5) VIP (Valuable Interactions Among Peers) is a weekly peer mentoring program for elementary students in grades 3, 4, and 5 to spend quality time with a high school mentor. Meetings are supervised by Needham Youth & Family Staff and designed to provide a fun and engaging atmosphere for all!VIP meets every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pmOctober 21st - March 17thCenter at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave, NeedhamBigs are required to attend from 6:15-7:45pm.Benefits of the program include (but are not limited to!)- Having a safe place to talk, build relationships, and practice social skills- Having an opportunity to have fun, play games, and interact with a mentor- Mentors earn 30 hours of community service credit for active participation- No registration fee requiredFor more information or questions, please contact Ellen Whirley, LCSW at ewhirley@needhamma.gov or (781) 455-7500 ext. 266

Tuesday December 16, 2025
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM	VIP: Valuable Interactions Among Peers - VIP Big (Grade 9-12) VIP (Valuable Interactions Among Peers) is a weekly peer mentoring program for elementary students in grades 3, 4, and 5 to spend quality time with a high school mentor. Meetings are supervised by Needham Youth & Family Staff and designed to provide a fun and engaging atmosphere for all!VIP meets every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pmOctober 21st - March 17thCenter at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave, NeedhamBigs are required to attend from 6:15-7:45pm.Benefits of the program include (but are not limited to!)- Having a safe place to talk, build relationships, and practice social skills- Having an opportunity to have fun, play games, and interact with a mentor- Mentors earn 30 hours of community service credit for active participation- No registration fee requiredFor more information or questions, please contact Ellen Whirley, LCSW at ewhirley@needhamma.gov or (781) 455-7500 ext. 266
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	VIP: Valuable Interactions Among Peers - VIP Little (Grade 3-5) VIP (Valuable Interactions Among Peers) is a weekly peer mentoring program for elementary students in grades 3, 4, and 5 to spend quality time with a high school mentor. Meetings are supervised by Needham Youth & Family Staff and designed to provide a fun and engaging atmosphere for all!VIP meets every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pmOctober 21st - March 17thCenter at the Heights, 300 Hillside Ave, NeedhamBigs are required to attend from 6:15-7:45pm.Benefits of the program include (but are not limited to!)- Having a safe place to talk, build relationships, and practice social skills- Having an opportunity to have fun, play games, and interact with a mentor- Mentors earn 30 hours of community service credit for active participation- No registration fee requiredFor more information or questions, please contact Ellen Whirley, LCSW at ewhirley@needhamma.gov or (781) 455-7500 ext. 266