Al-Anon meeting Mondays: Weekly at 7:30 p.m. Mondays at 469 Main St., opposite St. John’s Church.
Celebrate Recovery: A 12 step program open to all seeking freedom from hurts, hang-ups and habits. The program meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m., New Testament Church, 500 Main St. For more information, call Mike M. at 978-249-3024.
Smoking Cessation: The group meets Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m. in the Athol Hospital dining room. Quitting is more successful with support. For more information, call 978-249-3511.
Academic honors: Zachary Alexander Meyer of Bernardston has been named to second honors on the Clark University (Worcester) Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2016 semester. To be eligible for second honors, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, of a maximum of 4.3 (all A-pluses).
Bernardston Farmers Market: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the United Church parking lot. Through Oct. 1. Locally grown vegetables, fruit, flowers, Kiwanis Frozen Chicken pies, baked goods, homemade jams, maple syrup, eggs, plus hand crafted jewelry and gifts. New this year, our Farmers Cooperative Meat Freezer featuring locally raised chicken, lamb and more. Snap Benefits accepted
Community Clothes Closet: Clean and gently used clothing available to the community at the First Baptist Church’s schoolhouse building, next to the church, 83 Foundry Village Road, ongoing on Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting. Donations accepted. However, all items free.
Yoga classes: Pure Yoga & Wellness Studio, 10C Elm St., offers classes in Yoga, Kidz Yoga program, Pilates, Core-Fitness Tai Chi, Reiki, Seimei and massage. The first class is free. Contact Jody Fontaine at 824-9435 or info@pureyogawellness.com.
A Caregiver Support Group will take place the second and fourth Tuesday of the month on the 2nd Floor Conference Room, 48 Sanderson St., Baystate Franklin Medical Center from 2 to 3 p.m. The goal is to support caregivers in the emotionally and physically taxing role of caring for their loved ones. All caregivers and family members welcome. For more information, contact poppi kelley at 325-4050.
Free Diabetes Support Group, Second Tuesday every month, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Valley Medical Group, 329 Conway Street in Greenfield. Opportunity for guidance and support for lifestyle change, healthy eating, and skills building for diabetes management in a supportive setting; the group offers time for sharing and monthly topics of interest, with occasional guest speakers who specialize in the care of people with diabetes. This group is open to adults with Type 2 diabetes as well as partners, spouses or caregivers. For more information check the VMG website at www.vmgma.com, or contact Marjorie Sobil, RD, CDE, diabetes educator at 413-992-7392, 413-772-3351 or via email at msobil@vmgma.com. The group is open to patients of VMG and non-VMG patients as well.”
Overeaters Anonymous: Meets Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. and Sundays, 10 a.m. both at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Conference Room A, and Monday, 5 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church Street. For more information, call Linda at 625-6488.
MEGAdance Zumba Fitness: Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St. First class is free. For more information, call Megan at 552-6288 or visit Facebook at MEGAdance Zumba Fitness.
Cub Scouts Pack 3: Meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 43 Silver St. All boys in grades 1 to 5 are invited to come and join the fun and adventure of Cub Scouting. New members can join at anytime. For more information, call Mark Maloney at 773-8618 or John Passiglia at 773-3757.
Greenfield Zen: Meets Mondays, 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Green River Yoga, 158 Main St. All are welcome to join as participants practice sitting and walking Zen meditation. Both group and individual instruction is offered; beginners are invited to come at 7 for initial instruction. Suggested donations of $5 to cover expenses is appreciated, but not required. Several cushions/chairs are available to share. Contact Paul Sonier at 665-0278 or prajna801@icloud.com.
Debtors Anonymous: Tuesday, 6 p.m., The RECOVER Project, 68 Federal St. This is a 12-step program designed to help transform one’s relationship with money. For additional information, call 773-5608.
Green River Yoga: Yoga for Relaxation classes at Green River Yoga, 158 Main St. First class free for new students. Monday, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Gentle Yoga for Everyone and Thursday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Over 50 Yoga classes will be at Green River Yoga, 158 Main St. On Wednesdays, Women’s Yoga offered from 5:45 to 7 p.m., Community Yoga, 16 Federal St. All classes offer individualized instruction in gentle stretches/yogic breathing. For more information or to receive a brochure of these and other classes, contact Jean Erlbaum at 773-9744 or jean.erlbaum@verizon.net
Zen Meditation: Tuesday, 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Green River Zen Center, Studio B, second floor, 158 Main St. Open to the public. For more information, call 256-1549 or visit www.greenriverzen.org.
NELCWIT Support Group: Monday Morning Around the Coffee Table, drop in from 10 to 11 a.m. for women who are or used to be in abusive relationships. Free and confidential. For more information, call 772-0871 or visit www.nelcwit.org.
Yoga For Life: In West Leyden: Tuesdays by appointment theerapeutic, private/movement sessions. Thursdays, seasonal balancing class/workshop by appointment or workshop. Call Linda Romano for listing at 624-3334. First assessment free. Phone or in person.
Morning yoga at the Montague Retreat Center with Lisa Enzer. Tuesdays 9 a.m. Begins April 5. First class free. Contact 367-2658 to register.
PVRS Weight Room: Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Come to the Northfield Senior Center on Sunday, July 24, at 1 p.m. and listen to the director and actors discuss “The Turn of the Screw,” The Silverthorne Theater Company will present the play on July 28 to Aug. 6 at the GCC theater. (discount tickets available) Let us know you’re coming: 498-2186.
Wheeler Memorial Library: Mother Goose on the Loose, Mondays, 10:30 a.m., at the library, 49 East Main St. For children birth preschool and families. Make music, learn rhymes, sing songs. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Rise and Romp Storytime. Stories, finger plays, make a craft. 978-544-2495, ext. 103. No registration required.
The Shelburne Falls Farmers Market is open from 2 to 6:30 p.m. on Fridays until Oct. 28. There will be 15 full and part-time vendors, plus performing musicians signed up for the season. The Shelburne Market is looking for more prepared food, cheese, and local craft vendors. Something new at the market this year will be our special monthly events. June 24 is Fiber Day, July 29 is Children’s Day, Aug. 26 is Veggie Day, Sept. 30 is Customer Appreciation Day and Oct. 14 will be Cider Day. For more information visit the website: shelburnefallsfamersmarket.org
CFCE Playgroups: Free CFCE Playgroups for families with young children who live in West County. Mondays, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School and Thursdays, same time, at Trinity Church. First Friday of the Month Family Playgroup from 5 to 7 p.m., Cowell Gym, 15 Maple St. All play groups follow the public school calendar. For more information, contact Melissa Pincus or Helene Uprichard at 625-6194 or mepincus@mohawkschools.org.
Free story hour: Enjoy stories, songs and craft activities with your children and other families/caregivers at the MN Spear Memorial Library on Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. led by Julie Stepanke. Story hour for children, infants to age 5, and is sponsored by the library and Union 28 Community Network for Children. For more information, contact the CNC office at 978-544-5157 or email budine@erving.com.
Weekly Knitting Circle: The Knitting Circle, a free knitting club, meets Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon, in the Lane Reading room of the Sunderland Public Library. Open to people of all ages and skill levels. Each week members receive free knitting lessons, get help with difficult patterns, share ideas, learning kills. The group often work on charity projects. For more information, contact the library at 665-2642.
School Year Playgroups: Frontier Regional Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Program (CFCE) Free Drop In Playgroup. For children to age 5 and their caregivers. Each Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sunderland Elementary School, Swampfield Drive. Call Karen Green at 665-1151, ext. 46 with questions.
This program is sponsored by Frontier Regional CFCE Program which is funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and the Sunderland Public Library. This material does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Mass. Department of Education or the federal government.
Basic Needs Program: The program, at Montague Catholic Social Ministries, is open Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon, for resources and referrals. To leave a message or to make an appointment, call 863-4804 Ext. 1002. To access Basic Needs, buzz 103 at the Moltenbrey entrance on Third Street.
Al-Anon Support Group: For friends and families of alcoholics. Meets Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m., United Church parsonage, 97 Main St.
Free Reiki Sessions: Breast cancer patients and survivors in Franklin County are eligible to receive free individual Reiki sessions, thanks to a grant from Rays of Hope. Reiki practitioners will offer sessions on Saturday mornings at 474 Main St., Suite 2. Reiki is described as a healing energy therapy, which can help provide relaxation and energy, decrease pain or anxiety, and promote physical, mental and emotional health. Reiki is received through a series of light hand placements on the client’s fully clothed body. For an appointment or more information, call Kate at 774-3083.
Community meals: Salvation Army Free Community Meals and Drop-in Center. Open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Breakfast from 8 to 10. LUnch 11 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Tuesdays and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday to Friday. Coffee always on. All welcome to come in out of the heat or cold.
Community meal is served Mondays at 5:30 p.m., Our lady of peace Church, Seventh Street. Free meal sponsored by Franklin County Community Meals.
Second Helping Supper: Mondays, St. James Episcopal Church, 8 Church St. Doors open at 5 p.m., supper served at 5:30. Sponsored by St. James Episcopal Church, Deerfield Academy and Franklin County Friends for the Homeless.
Loaves & Fishes: free hot meal, Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, Cheney Street, Orange, sponsored by Franklin County Community Meals Program.
Community meal: Tuesdays and Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Court Square, Greenfield, sponsored by Franklin County Community Meals Program. Volunteer groups interested in assisting in the preparation of the meal or anyone who wants more information about the community meal can call 772-1033 or write: P.O. Box 172, Greenfield, MA 01302.
Free community meal: every Friday at 5:30 p.m., Trinity Church, Severance Street, Shelburne Falls.
A community meal is served at Holy Trinity Church, 177 Main St., Greenfield, on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.; dinner served at 5:30.
Stone Soup Cafe: meal at All Souls Church, Greenfield, on Saturdays at noon this is the only community meal on the weekend in Franklin County. As a pay what you can offering, those who can afford to make a donation may do so while others who cannot are never discriminated against or turned away. Food includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Rep. Paul Mark office hours: Mark hosts office hours at various Franklin County town halls this year. Mark, or his aide, hold office hours Mondays at the GCC Downtown Center, 270 Main St., Room 119, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday at the Charlemont Town Hall, 9 a.m. to noon, and Northfield Town Hall, 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays by appointment. For more information, call 464-5635.
Clark University Dean’s List: The following local residents have been named to first honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2016 semester.
* Faie S. Baker of Greenfield
* Helen M. Perham of Greenfield
* Halley L. Glier of Shelburne
MCPHS University Dean’s List: MCPHS is pleased to announce that Timothy Kang has been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 semester. Timothy is a native of Bernardston and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Premedical and Health Studies (Physician Assistant Studies). Timothy will graduate from the Boston campus in 2019.