Osteoporosis Exercise Program: Osteoporosis Exercise Program for bone health, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., St. John’s corner. Free. for more information, call 625-2502.
Story hour: Cushman Library at 28 Church St. offers Story Hour, Wednesdays between 4 and 5 p.m. to families with children of all ages. Each gathering features thematic stories, craft and snack. Bonnie Declamp, Wendy Abramson and Karen Stinchfield take turns as presenters.
Wednesday Night Knitters: Cushman Library at 28 Church St., invites knitters of all abilities to join the Wednesday Night Knitters every Wednesday between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Participants, each working on their own projects, are welcome to enjoy the company of others while everyone works toward completing their individual projects. Rebecca Lawlor offers her expertise and experience as instructor. For more information, contact 648-5402 or cushmanlibrary@yahoo.com.
UCC bake sale: UCC Conway will have a bake sale Friday from 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby of the Conway Branch, Greenfield Savings Bank. We welcome any baked goods and, if you have a special request or need more information, please call Muriel Antes @ 369-4350.
Greenfield Moose Family Center: A pasta meal is served Wednesday 6 p.m. at the center. The cost is $7. Open to members and guests. A line dance is at 7.
The Recover Project: The Recover Project hosts a weekly “all Recovery Meeting” every Wednesday, 3 to 4 p.m., 68 Federal St. This meeting is open to all to discuss recovery, no matter what path that recovery has taken. All walks of recovery are welcome. For more information, call 774-5489.
Gamblers Anonymous: gamblers Anonymous Support Group, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Recover Project. Use 1 Osgood St. entrance. for more information, call 325-1389.
Family United Network: The Family United Network (FUN) Center is at The Salasin Center, 474 Main St. Open hours are Thursdays, 4 to 7 p.m. Fun for the whole family; all ages welcome. For more information, contact Stacey at 774-4307, ext. 4, or email slangknecht@wmtcinfo.org.
Knights of Columbus: Lt. John J. Galvin Council No. 133 of Greenfield will meet Thursday, 7 p.m., Holy Trinity church’s parish hall. Meetings take place the third Thursday of the month.
Al-Anon: Struggles for Intimacy, Thursday, 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., Recover Project, 68 Federal St. Anyone who feels her/his life has been affected by close contact with a problem drinker is eligible for membership in Al-Anon or Alateen. Al-anon is online at www.al-anon.org.
Naranon Family Groups: Naranon Family Groups is a support group for families suffering with a loved one who is struggling with an addiction to Opiates or other substances. The group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 25 Church St. For more information contact cardito809@gmail.clom.
Knitting in Northfield: Beginners, muddlers and experienced knitters are invited to drop by any Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. to knit, chat, exchange helpful hints and share ideas. The group is led by Kathy O’Shea, graduate of WEBS expert knitting program. It takes place at Dickinson memorial Library, 115 Main St.
For more information, call 498-2455.
The Greater Shelburne Falls Area Business Association seeks nominations for the Annual Marvin J. Shippee Community Service Award. The recipient will honored at the GSFABA’s Annual Breakfast on April 29. The deadline for submitting nominations is April 13. The Marvin J. Shippee Community Service Award was awarded for the first time in 1998 in memory of Shippee’s leadership and his commitment to volunteerism.
Nominees should demonstrate volunteerism above and beyond the recipient’s paid employment. The award will recognize service in the 10-town area, which includes Ashfield, Buckland, Charlemont, Colrain, Conway, Hawley, Heath, Plainfield, Rowe, and Shelburne.
The Award Committee will weigh nominations according to the following criteria (additional appropriate considerations may also be considered): Level of community service; Level of impact on the community; Length of service
Individuals interested in putting forward a nomination must fill out a nomination form available at the GSFABA office (75 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls), on the website at gsfaba.org, or by email via info@shelburnefalls.com.
Completed nomination forms should postmarked by April 13, 2016 and mailed to: GSFABA, P.O. Box 42, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 or email to info@shelburnefalls.com
School Year Playgroups: Frontier Regional CFCE presents School year Playgroups for babies and children, infant to age 5, and their caregivers, Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sunderland elementary School. Does not run during school vacations and winter school closings.
Emergency Basic Needs program: This is a program of Montague Catholic Social Ministries and is open Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon, for resources and referrals. If you have questions or want to make an appointment, call Mary at 863-4804, ext. 1002, or email BasicNeeds@mcsmcommunity.org. to access Emergency Basic Needs, buzz No. 103 at the Moltenbrey entrance on Third Street.
Playgroup: A program of Montague Catholic Social Ministries meets Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, 78 Avenue A. This informal, drop-in playgroup for parents, caregivers and children younger than 8 offers music, movement and other early literacy activities, unstructured playtime, and time for parent to connect, a kids clothing exchange and a parent Resource lending library. For more information, contact Mary King at 863-4804 Ext. 1005 or email mary.king@gmrsd.com.
Free Playgroup: Come Play & Learn, a free playgroup for parents/caregivers with children, infant to age 5, the second and fourth Wednesdays of the Month, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Warwick Community School, 41 Winchester St. The playgroup, sponsored by PVRSD CFCE will follow the public school calendar. for more information, contact Deb Wood at 498-2660 or email woodd@pvrsdk12.org.
RSVP volunteer program: RSVP (Retired and Senior volunteer program) helps adults who are 55 and older find meaningful local volunteer opportunities. Share your lifetime of experience, meet new friends and help nonprofits in your community who depend on volunteer assistance. Contact pat Sicard at RSVP, 584-1300, ext. 183 or email psicard@hampshirecog.org.
Free computer training: Looking to improve your skills to make yourself stand out in today’s market? Harmon Personnel Services in Greenfield offers free computerized training with more than 1,000 selections to choose from. Tutorials are self-guided allowing you to learn at your own pace. For more information, call Harmon Personnel at 774-7847 or visit: www.harmonpersonnel.com.
Community meals: Wednesdays, Salvation Army, 72 Chapman St. Breakfast from 8 to 10; coffee and soup, 10 to 11, and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon. Also on Wednesdays, Second Congregational Church, 16 Court Square, 5:30 p.m.
Overeaters Anonymous: Free meetings every week. In Greenfield: Saturday, 9:30 a.m., Baystate Franklin medical Center, conference room 9; Sunday, 10 to 11:15 a.m., also at BFMC. For more information or to locate meetings throughout western Massachusetts, Brattleboro and northern Vermont, call 773-7394 or 783-4198.
Child Care/Preschool/Home-visiting: the parent-child Development Center, serving families with children birth to kindergarten age and expectant women for more than 40 years, offers free head Start preschool, free head Start and early Head Start home visiting programs and Child Care in Franklin/Hampshire counties. Spanish speaking services available. Call 475-1405.
ICRC at Franklin County Home Care: The Information and Caregiver Resource Center at Franklin County Home Care has answers to all your questions about elder services/caregiver support. FCHCC resource consultants are experts in finding the information you need to solve any problem. If we don’t have the answer, we will find someone who can help you. Contact ICRC at Franklin County Home Care at 773-5555 or 978-544-2259.
Foster Care Review: Volunteers needed to serve on three-person panels making decisions about children in foster care. Volunteers are needed in Greenfield and Holyoke. Volunteers must be 18 or older and participate in a day-and-a-half training. For an application and more information, contact Carol Judd at 452-3373 or email: carol.judd@statema.us.
Consumer Information Library: Need to find current information about health care and treatment? The Community Health Information Center at Baystate Franklin medical Center, 164 High St., Greenfield, is a great source for consumer health information. Across from the main lobby desk, the center is open to the public for health information and research on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to noon. for more information, call 773-2319.
Franklin Area Survival Center: The Thrift Store at the Franklin Area Survival Center is Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food Pantry hours remain the same, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 1;30 p.m. the center is at 96 Fourth St., Turners Falls.
Breastfeeding Support Group: the group meets Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to noon, Obstetrics Classroom, third floor of Baystate Franklin Medical Center, led by Suzanne Stoneham. The group is for mothers who are breastfeeding infants (moms are welcome to bring their infants to the group). For more information, call the Birth Place at BFMC at 7733-2359.