At Winchester Savings, we want to build relationships - with our customers and with the communities we serve. Check out some of the fun ways we're working to create stronger connections - both inside and outside the Bank!
It was wonderful to be back in person at the excellent Jenks Center Symposium. Such a great event!
Halloween Coloring Contest Winners
November 2022
We had so many excellent entries to our coloring contest. Congratulations to Calvin (L 6-8 yrs old) and Eleni (R 3-5 yrs old) for being two of our winners!
2022 Halloween Costume Contest
October 31, 2022
Here are the co-winners of our employee costume contest! Nicole is movie popcorn, complete with props. Arpita is a hot air balloon ride!
Winchester Rotary Golf Tournament
October 2022
WSB is a proud Birdie level sponsor of the 34th Annual Winchester Rotary Charitable Golf Tournament! Pictured L to R are Lou Gentile, WSB VP Residential Lending Officer, Winchester Rotary co-presidents, Brian LaPointe and Kurt Heisler, and WSB President & CEO, John Carroll.
Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation 10th Annual Road Race
September 25, 2022
The 10th Annual Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation Road Race was an awesome and inspiring event! Many thanks to WSB volunteers (L to R) Laurie, Leanne, and Amy.
WSB 10th Annual Shred Day
September 24, 2022
Another fantastic Shred Day at Winchester Savings Bank. Thanks to the hard-working employees who helped all morning long. L to R are Nancy, Amy, Angie, Kevin, Betsy, Erik, Nicole, and Nicola!
Arlington Town Day
September 17, 2022
The WSB table & tent were set up and ready to go for this busy and fun event in Arlington.
Winchester Community Organizations Fair
September 10, 2022
It was a beautiful day on the Winchester Town Common where local organizations joined the Winchester Farmers Market to greet the community.
Arlington EATS Food Drive
August 2022
During July and August, we collected items for the Arlington EATS food pantry. Many thanks to our own Arlington Branch Manager Nancy for dropping everything off!
Woburn Little League
Summer 2022
We were a proud sponsor of Woburn Little League this year! What a fun way to spend the summer!
Blood Drive at the Jenks Center
August 4, 2022
The Jenks Center in Winchester generously opens their doors to the American Red Cross for blood drives during the year. Several WSB employees helped out at this drive on 8/4, including Amy and Nancy!
Penny-Counting Contest WINNER!
July 2022
Congratulations to Maddy, who correctly guessed the number of pennies in our Penny-Counting Contest!
Winchester Got Lunch
July 2022
Our employees have been volunteering weekly at Winchester Got Lunch, which provides healthy lunch foods during the summer for students who may rely on subsidized school-year lunches or who are nutritionally challenged due to unforeseen circumstances. Here are (L to R) Elda, Nancy, and Eva!
Elliot Park in Winchester
June 2022
What started as an employee suggestion turned into a beautiful landscaped area on the corner of Main and Lake Streets in Winchester. Many thanks to the Town's DPW!
The Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE) runs this fantastic Teacher Tribute program, and we love being the Head of the Flock!
Winchester Town Day!
June 4, 2022
We love Town Day on the Winchester Common! Our team handed out t-shirts, rounded up stray "ducks" for the pool, hosted a fantastic balloon artist and more. We can't wait until next year!
Shore Road Cleanup
June 3, 2022
The Winchester Conservation Commission put together this team that includes WSB employee volunteers to help get ready for a new outdoor exhibit in Winchester.
Solutions at Work
May 25, 2022
WSB employees collected gently-used clothing for Solutions At Work's program which provides interview-appropriate clothing and accessories to hundreds of homeless and low-income men and women who are enrolled in area job training programs.
Northeast Animal Shelter
May 2022
This giant pile of blankets, sheets, and towels is on its way to the Northeast Animal Shelter, thanks to donations from WSB employees.
FAN Barnyard Babies
May 14, 2022
WSB employee volunteer Karen and her daughter Kate at the Family Action Network's always popular Barnyard Babies event.
Aberjona River Cleanup
May 14, 2022
WSB employee volunteers Nicole (L) and Tracy (R) helped the Winchester Conservation Commission clean up along the Aberjona River.
Customer Appreciation Days!
May 13/14, 2022
Our annual Customer Appreciation event gives us a chance to say THANK YOU to our fabulous customers!
Thanks to the American Red Cross and to WSB employees (L to R) Sandra, Sharon, Amy, Leanne, and Karen (along with many others!) who donated time or blood or both!
Community Service Network
March 2022
Community Service Network founder Sheila Herbeck (L) and her daughter Executive Director Bryna Davis (C) stopped by to get a big check from WSB Mortgage Executive Lou Gentile!
Mission of Deeds Buy-A-Bed
February 2022
The extended WSB community donated all winter long, and with the Bank's match, our new President John Carroll (L) was happy to give a big check to Mission of Deeds Executive Director Bruce Murison (R)!
We hope you joined us for America Saves Week and learned new ways to save - and reasons to do it! You can always visit AmericaSaves.org for tips and ideas.
2021 Events
Toys For Tots
December 2021
What a great turnout! Thank you to everyone who dropped off a toy at one of our branches.
Santa at the Main Office
December 11, 2021
Santa visited the Bank on Saturday, 12/11, and posed for pics with families and employees. Here he is with some helpers!
Thanksgiving Basket Winners!
November 2021
Congratulations to Suzette and Sue, two winners of our Thanksgiving Basket giveaway!
Holiday Food Drive
November 2021
Some WSB volunteers helping to load trucks at the Council of Social Concern for delivery to local families in time for Thanksgiving. Thank you to everyone who donated a much-needed food item!
Woburn Host Lions Halloween Parade
October 31, 2021
Getting ready to parade through Woburn in support of a great organization on one of our favorite holidays!
9th Annual Shred Day
September 25, 2021
Another beautiful Saturday morning spent helping our customers and community get rid of unwanted documents and electronics securely.
Winchester Town Day
September 18, 2021
WSB employees were on Winchester Common for Town Day with fun activities for the kids.
Snack Bags for Boys & Girls Clubs
August 27, 2021
As part of our 150th Anniversary celebration, WSB employees assembled and decorated 150 snack bags which were donated to local Boys & Girls Clubs.
Customer Appreciation Days
August 26-28, 2021
Exactly 150 years ago, Winchester Savings Bank became the first bank in Winchester! Our first walk-in customer on 8/26 was greeted by Peter, our president, and treated to a swag bag!
Donation to En Ka Society
August 17, 2021
As part of our 150th Anniversary celebration, Peter Segerstrom (L) and Debbie Carson (R) presented En Ka Society president, Kate Carpini (C) with a $15,000 donation!
Housing Families Backpack Drive
Through August 13, 2021
Drop off backpacks and school supplies at any WSB location!
Blood Drive at Jenks Center
August 5, 2021
Thank you SO much to everyone who ventured into the downpour and donated blood at the Jenks Center on Thursday! You're making a difference!
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
July 2021
Thank you for all the clothing donations!
Winchester Farmers Market
Summer 2021
Winchester Savings Bank is proud to sponsor the SNAP Intern Program at the Winchester Farmers Market. Stop by every Saturday through October!
Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence
June 2021
Winchester Savings Bank was proud to sponsor this year's version of the Teacher Tribute - flocks of flamingos!
Winchester Community Music School
May 2021
The Bank had so much fun acting as a tour site for the young musicians from the WCMS. It was PandeMAYnia!
Supportive Living, Inc.
May 2021
What a wonderful day to be outside, and what a great way to give a little back - landscaping at Douglas House in Lexington.
Winchester Together / La Patisserie
April 2021
Thanks to the great "Winchester Together" initiative started by the Chamber of Commerce, the Bank got to share one of the first signs of spring - cookies!
Winchester Together / The FULLer Cup
March 2021
What fun it was to partner with The FULLer Cup and Winchester Together for a lunch treat!
Northeast Animal Shelter
March 2021
The Bank collected towels, blankets, and sheets for NEAS during March. Thanks to all the customers and employees who donated!
Mission of Deeds Buy-A-Bed Program
January 2021
We truly appreciate all those who donated to the Buy-A-Bed Program this year. After adding the Bank's match (and a little bit more), we we able to send $2500 to the Mission of Deeds to support their important work.
2020 Events
Toys for Tots
December 2020
The Bank was proud to be a drop-off site again this year for the Toys for Tots program. Thank you to everyone who donated!
Be a Santa to a Senior
December 2020
Although participation among senior centers and nursing homes was down this year due to the pandemic, we love every item that our customers and employees bought to be holidays gifts for local seniors through Home Instead's Be a Santa to a Senior program.
Council of Social Concern Holiday Food Drive
November 2020
Winchester Savings Bank collected food items for the Council of Social Concern's Holiday Food Baskets. Thanks to everyone who stopped by a branch to make a donation during such a tough time of year.
Winchester Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Parade
November 4, 2020
When the Winchester Chamber decided to honor all essential workers as the 2020 Citizens of the Year, we were proud to join the parade and say THANK YOU!
8th Annual Shred Day at WSB
October 3, 2020
Thanks to a great team of volunteers from the Bank and lots of patience and understanding among our customers, we had another great Shred event! Check out the Events page later this year for our 2021 plans!
Winchester Farmers Market
June 13 - October 31, 2020
Winchester Savings Bank is pleased to help the Winchester Farmers Market once again offer the SNAP program. The Bank is sponsoring interns to process SNAP transactions each week. Pictured are interns Alister Correia and Sophie Farnhill along with WSB Personal Banking Manager Tina Mesiti and market manager Fred Yen.
"If They Had Known" at Woburn MHS
February 2020
The Clay Soper Memorial Fund presented “If They Had Known” to hundreds of students at Woburn Memorial High School in February. Pictured L to R: Peter J. Segerstrom, President & CEO of Winchester Savings Bank; Kathleen Campbell, Recovery Coach at the City of Woburn; Jen Keenan, SADD Advisor at Woburn Memorial High School (WMHS); Rick Jolly, Substance Abuse Program Coordinator at the City of Woburn; Genny Soper, Clay Soper Memorial Fund (and WSB Corporator); Diane Ivester, Wellness Department Head at WMHS; and Loren Baccari, School Adjustment Counselor at WMHS. Click here to learn more.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
January 8, 2020
Our 6th on-site Blood Drive was another great success, thanks to the team from the American Red Cross and WSB volunteers Cyndi and Sandra (2nd and 3rd from left)!
2019 Events
Toys for Tots Collection
THANK YOU!
Every child deserves to have a present under the tree at Christmas. Thank you to everyone who donated a soon-to-be-loved toy!
A World For Good - Community Voting Site
Thru December 31, 2019
Our Q4 2019 campaign has ended. Please visit our Facebook page after January 6 to see the results!
Santa at the Main Office
December 14, 2019
Thanks to Santa and all his elves for another great holiday tradition!
Halloween Costume Contest
October 31, 2019
Check out the winners of our annual Employee Halloween Costume Contest!
7th Annual Shred Day
September 7, 2019
The weather was perfect, and our team collected and destroyed both paper and electronics at our annual Shred Day. See you next year!
Helping Our Troops
August 2019
Here are some of the goodies we collected from customers and employees to send to our troops overseas. Thank you so much to everyone who donated!
Many thanks to Book Ends and all the kids who stopped by to Find Waldo in Winchester!
Winchester Town Day
June 1, 2019
Some fun in the sun at Winchester Town Day!
Council for Social Concern Food Drive
May 2019
Thank you to everyone who donated during our collection for the Council of Social Concern Food Pantry!
Financial Literacy Fair @ Winchester High School
March 20, 2019
WSB Employees Michael Goldberg, Sharon Gearty, and Karen Murphy (L to R) conducted mock job interviews with WHS juniors.
Helping Our Troops Collection
March 12, 2019
WSB Employees joined other volunteers at the packing party on Tuesday, March 12.
Donation to Woburn Public Library Foundation
January 2019
Peter J. Segerstrom (L), WSB President & CEO proudly presents a check for $20,000 to the Woburn Public Library Foundation for their renovation and restoration project.
WSB Employees were proud to participate again this year, purchasing and wrapping gifts for several families. Thank you to Dawn and Eva for making the delivery!
5th Annual Festive Sweater & Tie Day
December 13, 2018
Check out some of us wearing our holiday spirit!
Holiday Decorating at Supportive Living
December 7, 2018
Another great start to the season, helping to decorate Douglas House, the Lexington location of Supportive Living, Inc. (L to R: Linda, Cyndi, Laurinda, and Rita)
We were so pleased to sponsor this event with the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community. Rachel was an excellent speaker, and the topic was relevant and timely!
Holiday Giving at WSB
November & December 2018
Great Ways to Get Into the Spirit of Holiday Giving: Toys for Tots and Mission of Deeds' Buy-A-Bed Program.Click here for more information.
Halloween Costume Contest
October 31, 2018
One of the great group costumes at our annual employee costume contest!
Bingo at Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program
October 25, 2018
Many thanks to everyone who donated socks for our volunteers (L to R: Beverly, Debra, Prabha, and Kathy) to take to Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program on Bingo day!>
Jenks Center Symposium
October 11, 2018
Alicia at the Jenks Center - thanks to all the great helpers!
American Red Cross Blood Drive
October 3, 2018
What a great turnout we had for our 4th on-site blood drive!
6th Annual Shred Day
September 15, 2018
Thank you to our wonderful team for another successful Shred Day!
Helping Our Troops
Packing Party on August 14, 2018
WSB packing-party volunteers (R to L) Nancy, Alicia, Nicole, Cyndi, and Sandra with Frank from Helping Our Troops.
As we did last November, Bank employees demonstrated the newest and best features in our Online Banking, Bill Pay, and Mobile services. We added a quick peak at the new digital wallet capabilities too!
Winchester Town Day
June 2, 2018
We had a great time at Winchester Town Day! (L to R) Sharon, Neena, Bev, Nicole, Haley, and Kristen.
Customer Appreciation Event
May 11 & 12, 2018
Thanks to all our fabulous customers who stopped by for our Customer Appreciation Event. Branch Manager, Deb (far right) at Hammond Square.
Winchester High School Financial Literacy Fair
April 4, 2018
We were so pleased to help out the great crew at Winchester High School for their first Financial Literacy Fair. Kerry (far left) and Helen (far right) were on hand to answer students' questions.
Santa stopped by the Main Office for photos with families. Here are some of his elves and deputy elves who all had a great time!
Holiday Giving at WSB
November & December 2017
Three Great Ways to Get Into the Spirit of Holiday Giving: Council of Social Concern's Food Drive, Toys for Tots, and Mission of Deeds' Buy-A-Bed Program.Click here for more information.
Reception & Demonstration Event
November 8, 2017
Bank employees demonstrated the newest and best features in our Online Banking, Bill Pay, and Mobile services.
Keeping Kids Safe Online
October 30, 2017
Winchester Savings was proud to sponsor an evening with Katie Greer at McCall Middle School. Click here for more information.
Scams, Identity Theft, and Fraud
October 26, 2017
WSB Security Officer Rich Jordan presented on best practices for keeping your information safe.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
October 4, 2017
Thank you to the American Red Cross and WSB volunteers and to all the fabulous donors for another successful blood drive at Winchester Savings Bank! L to R: Kimberly, Teresa, Sandra (WSB), Will, and Jeanna.
Mission of Deeds Family Fun Walk
September 17, 2017
Barbara and Eva from Winchester Savings joined a great group of walkers on this beautiful day in support of Mission of Deeds.
Winchester Got Lunch
August 21, 2017
Lori, Megan, Dea, Angie and Nora helped out at Winchester Got Lunch. This great organization helps provide healthy lunches to Winchester students during the summer.
Helping Our Troops Packing Party
August 8, 2017
Winchester Savings volunteers spent the afternoon packing boxes to send collected items to our troops overseas. Pictured L to R are Frank (from Helping Our Troops) and WSB employees Liz, Sandra, Deb, Barbara, Eva, Nicole, and Laurie.
Penny-Counting Contest Winner
July 2017
Congratulations to Anthony who came within $1 of guessing how many pennies were in the jug. Great job Anthony, and thanks to everyone who participated!!
Refreshments at Dwinell in Arlington, popcorn at the Main Office & cookies from The Fuller Cup - all part of showing our customers how much we love them!
National Volunteer Week & Casual Day
April 28, 2017
More than 50 employees (some pictured here) each donated $5 to the Boys & Girls Club of Woburn and wore jeans to work. We collected more than $300 and wore buttons to showcase other organizations near and dear to our hearts!
Volunteer Appreciation Day at the Woburn Senior Center
April 8, 2017
Eda, Bev, Lori, Cheyanne and Nicole helped out at the Woburn Senior Center to show our appreciation for all their wonderful volunteers!
What Are You Saving For?
March 2017
Congratulations to Fiona! She won $25 in our "What Are You Saving For?" coloring contest!
What Are You Saving For?
March 2017
Congratulations to James! He won $25 in our "What Are You Saving For?" coloring contest!
Thanks to the American Red Cross for coming to Winchester Savings and helping us host a blood drive for employees, customers, friends and family!
Pats Fans at WSB!
February 3, 2017
Here are just a few of the many Patriots fans at Winchester Savings Bank. GO PATS!
Presentation at The Gables
January 24, 2017
Rich Jordan presented information about Banking Scams & Identity Theft to residents at The Gables in Winchester.
2016 Events
Santa and his Bankers!
December 10, 2016
Santa was at our Main Office for free photos with customers - and with his favorite Bankers!
Holiday Decorating!
December 8, 2016
Thanks to Ryan, Nancy, Dan, Donna, Diane, Katie, Pam and Cyndi for helping Supportive Living, Inc. decorate for the holidays!
BINGO! at Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program
November 4, 2016
Karen, Elda, Georgeann, Diane and Michael from Winchester Savings, along with Carolyn from BHCHP (2nd from right).
Coloring Contest Winners!
October 2016
Congratulations to Gabrielle (L) and Matthew (R) who were two of the winners in our Halloween Coloring Contest!
4th Annual Shred Day!
September 17, 2016
Megan, Margie, Sandra, Nicole, Francie, Laurinda, Cyndi & Amy after another successful morning spent helping customers get rid of paper and computer components securely.
Woburn Senior Center Fall Festival!
September 16, 2016
Pam, Nicole, Donna & Sandra handing out information about Identity Theft.
Woburn Senior Center
August 2016
Nicole, Sandra, Debbie & Georgeann helping at the "Understanding Dementia" program.
Penny-Counting Contest Winner!
August 3, 2016
Congratulations to Sarah who came closest to guessing how many pennies were in the jug during our July Penny-Counting Contest! The right answer was 5,250. Great job Sarah, and thanks to everyone who participated!
Summer Reading Program and More!
July 2016
Our Summer Reading Program is going strong; kids were Finding Waldo in our Main Office lobby; and we proudly collected for Housing Families' Backpack Drive!
Boys and Girls Club of Stoneham
June 20, 2016
Emilio, Nadia and Sandra helped out with some landscaping!
Teach Children to Save
June 2016
We visited several classrooms in Winchester and Woburn and talked to more than 150 students about money, saving, and needs versus wants. Ask us if we can visit your child's school!
Customer Appreciation Days
June 10 and 11, 2016
Bev and her great crew of employees gave a warm welcome and a cool smoothie to customers!
Lawyers Have Heart 5K
June 8, 2016
Sandra, Nadia & Nicole at the Lawyers Have Heart 5K to benefit the American Heart Association!
Winchester Town Day
June 4, 2016
Kerry, Barbara, Pam, Lisa, Beverly, Sandra, Nicole & Karen hosting Carnival Games for kids on the Common.
Red Nose Day at Winchester Savings!
May 26, 2016
Employees all over the Bank stuck a nose on for the Red Nose Day Fund!
Bingo at Boston Health Care for the Homeless
May 25, 2016
Barbara, Diane and Sharon had a blast hosting Bingo!
Tour de Cure!
May 22, 2016
Helping out along the route were Debbie, Sharon, Pam, Megan & Tony!
Rich Jordan presented on Identity Theft
May 11, 2016
Winchester Savings' Security Officer, Rich Jordan, spoke at the Woburn Senior Center on Wednesday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Rich covered a variety of important topics, including elder abuse, phone and internet scams, and how to get help if you need it.
We were pleased to raffle off a small document shredder, and Congratulations to Doris who was our lucky winner!
Rich will be back in October to speak again!
On the Common
May 1, 2016
We were at the Barn Babies Petting Zoo on the Winchester Town Common, courtesy of the Family Action Network.
Woburn Senior Center Senior Volunteer Appreciation Day on 4/9
Housing Corp. of Arlington's Walk for Affordable Housing on 4/3
Wearing Green!
March 17, 2016
A group of us had a great time celebrating St. Patrick's Day with our very own wearing of the green!
Celebrating Years of Service!
January 2016
Congratulations to a few of our own who hit employment milestones recently. (L to R: Andrew - 5 years, Georgeann - 5 years, Amy - 5 years, MaryAnn - 10 years, Pam - 5 years)
2015 Events
Santa and His Elves!
December 12, 2015
He sees you when you’re sleeping, he saw you at the Bank! Santa Claus made a quick pit stop at Winchester Savings Bank on Saturday to get his Christmas finances in order and take photos!
Festive Sweater & Tie Day
December 10, 2015
Just a few Winchester Savings employees sporting "festive" sweaters or ties today. We love this time of year!
