Hospice of Franklin County will sponsor its third Coffee, Tea and Mortality today from 4 to 6 p.m. at St. James Episcopal church, in the Whiteman Room. This is an opportunity for lively conversation designed to take death out of hiding and talk about it openly. This is not a workshop or therapy group, just a safe, relaxed place for anyone who has a curiosity about or wishes to discuss life and death matters. Refreshments will be served. There is a $5 cover. All welcome. Registration required. Email stjamesgfield@gmail.com or call 413-773-3925.
Voices/Visions/Extreme States Support Group: This group, sponsored by the Western Mass Recovery Learning Community, offers free weekly meetings Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 74 Federal St. Open to people who hear voices, see visions or experience extreme states. No registration required. For information, call or text Matthew at 687-7042 or email Cindi at: cindi@cindioldham.com
Alzheimers Caregiver Support Groups: Michael and Marjorie Paton hold an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group on the third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Congregational Church at the common, church basement. The group is open to all persons caring for an individual suffering from Alzheimer’s type dementia. For more: mmpaton@yahoo.com, 498-5995.
Tai Chi Classes: May 24, 6 p.m. $10. First Universalist Church. 31 North Main Street in Orange.
Basic Needs Program at Montague Catholic Social Ministries, open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon for resources and referrals. For messages or appointments, call 863-4804, ext. 1002. To access Basic Needs, buzz 103 at the Moltenbrey entrance on 3rd Street.