ACOA Al-Anon: For adults raised by alcoholic caretakers/parents. Meets every Saturday, 10 a.m., Athol Hospital’s conference room.
A flu clinic will take place Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Conway Town Hall, 5 Academy Hill Road. Most insurance accepted; bring insurance card. Fee: $20 adults, $10 children. Sponsored by Franklin Regional Council of Governments.
The 2016 ADA/Historic Deerfield Antiques Show will be Saturday and Sunday at Deerfield Academy hockey rink. The show brings together some of the nation’s finest dealers featuring the best of 18th- and 19th-century American art, antiques and design.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Admission is $15 (free for members of Historic Deerfield) and includes entrance to the Flynt Center of Early New England Life,as well as the Apprentice’s Workshop at Dwight House. Show attendees ages 35 and under will receive free admission to the show on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. ID is required to receive free admission. Show information is available online at www.historic-deerfield.org and at www.adadealers.com.
Apple and Blueberry Pie Sale: At Robins Memorial Church on Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To reserve pies, call 773-7624. Unbaked and sugar-free pies available by reservation only.
Family United Network: At The Salasin Center, 474 Main St., Thursdays, 4 to 6:30 p.m., a fun time for the whole family. All ages are welcome. For more information, contact Stacy at 774-4307, ext. 4, or go to slangknecht@wmcinfo.org.
Vet to Vet: The RECOVER Project and the Recovery Learning Community offer “Vet to Vet” every Thursday, 3 to 4:30 p.m., at 74 Federal St. This collaboration is for all veterans, regardless of discharge status to offer support when the civilian world is a challenge. For more information, contact Tim at 475-0226.
Circle of Moms: Meets Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, Community Action Family Center, 90 Federal St. Free parking, childcare, snacks. For more information, call 774-1000.
Community Action’s Family Center: The Family Center, 90 Federal St., offers play and learn groups, parent support group and special early literacy events. The staff can help answer questions you have on topics like parenting, discipline, child development and school readiness. Free books, clothing and diapers on site. Staff can help you find other resources in the community. Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 413-475-1553. Find us on Facebook.
Free ongoing classes: The Literacy Project/Greenfield offers ongoing free basic education classes, free GED preparation classes, free job readiness workshops, free college transition workshops and free academic counseling services. For more information, call 774-3935 or visit: www.literacyproject.org.
A homemade pie sale will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Richmond’s Auto, at the corner of Route 5 and Guilford Center Road. Sponsored by Guilford Community Church. In addition to homemade apple, pecan, raspberry, rhubarb, pumpkin and specialty pies, will be sold.
MCH Community Tag Sale: Huge community tag sale to support the Montague Common Hall will take place Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. Donations of good-quality items accepted ahead of time (but no electronics, please). Call Mary Melonis at 367-2184 to arrange drop off.
Other community folks welcome to set up and manage their own tables.
Benefits Counseling Program: Are you age 60 or older and worried abut your home heating bill? Income eligible seniors can find help through LifePath Benefits Counseling Program. LifePath will help file an application for fuel assistance and find other ways to save you money. Contact Gretchen Smith at 773-5555 for more information.
Healthy Aging Program: The program, at LifePath, promotes wellness and independence among older adults. Workshops, including Chronic Disease Self-Management, Healthy Eating, Falls Prevention and Walking Groups, make up this evidence-based program. To volunteer as a peer leader and trainer or to find a workshop in your community, contact Lesley Kayan at 773-5555, ext. 2297, or call 978-544-2259, ext. 2297.
Knitting at the Library: All knitters are invited to drop by to knit, chat, exchange helpful hints and share ideas on Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., Dickinson Memorial Library. The group will be led by Kathy O’Shea, a graduate of WEBS knitting program.
Tolan Jason Bistrek was promoted to the title of Chief Petty officer in a pinning ceremony of the Naval Reserves on Sept. 18 that took place at Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee. He is a chief equipment operator in the Seabees serving with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 27. Bistrek is currently employed at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield and works in the operating rooms as a clinical engineering service representative. Tolan is married to Nara Garber. He is the father of four children: Lillia, Camille, Tolan James and Samuel. Tolan is the son of Thadd and Pamela Bistrek and grandson of World War II Army veteran, James L. Dinsmore, all of Northfield. His late grandfather, Stanley T. Bistrek, was also in the Naval Construction Forces during World War II.
Northfield Farmers Market takes place Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. in front of Cameron’s Winery, 105 Main St. Today is the last day.
Orange Senior Citizens’ Club: Thursday, noon, at the Orange Historical Society, 41 North Main St., with a luncheon on the porch. The cost is $5, payable at the door. Tour will be available after the luncheon. The Orange Historical has installed a new chairlift to the second floor. Tickets will be available for the Thanksgiving dinner catered by Dan Carr of Affordable Catering. The cost is $12. For more information or to make a reservation, call Kathy Schiappa at 978-544-6814.
94th Parish Fair: St. Mary’s Women’s Club. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Parish Center at Cheney and West Myrtle streets. A beef stew dinner with homemade pie will begin at 11. Sandwiches, coffee and pastry and pie will be available. There also will be a raffle table, basket raffle, fancywork, a Country Corner with gifts and holiday specials. Drawings will take place at the end of the fair.
Hospice of Franklin County, in collaboration with Trinity Church, the Senior Center and ARMS Library of Shelburne Falls, will sponsor Coffee, Tea, & Mortality on Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Arms Library, 60 Bridge St. RSVP is required. Call Hospice of Franklin County at 413-774-2400. $5. Refreshments. This will be a forum to allow lively conversation to take death out of hiding and talk about it openly — to normalize the topic of death. This program is not recommended for those actively grieving the loss of a loved one. Grief support programs happen through Hospice of Franklin County.
Community Supper: West County Community Supper, Fridays, Trinity Church, Severance Street, Shelburne Falls. Coffee and tea at 5 p.m.; supper at 5:30. Supper sponsored by caring groups.
Free Medical Clinic: Trailside Health at 111 Bridge St., downtown Shelburne Falls. It is on the FRTA bus route. The free clinic takes place every Tuesday at 9 a.m. 413-625-6240.
Country breakfast and mini bake sale will take place Saturday from 7 to 10 a.m. at Sunderland Congregational Church. Breakfast includes pancakes, maple syrup, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries and beverage. One serving. $7; all you can eat adults, $10.
Green Fields Market comes to Greenfield Savings Bank, 282 Avenue A on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. A representative member of Green Fields Market will be on site with samples and information on the store. Come and learn about the co-op benefits of the Market and how being a member can be beneficial. Green Fields Market has a commitment to the local farms. Light refreshments. provided courtesy of GSB. No reservations required.
Time for Mothers: Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free early-literacy child care provided to children ages birth to 8 at the Family Center, 78 Avenue A, while mothers meet at the Women’s Center, 41 Third St. Call Christine for information at 863-4804, ext. 1003 or email christine@mcsmcommunity.org. Both Centers are programs of Montague Catholic Social Ministries.
The Amherst Hockey Association will host a Girls Try Hockey for Free Day at the UMass Mullins Center Community Rink Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. For girls ages four and up. No skating experience required. Bring winter gloves and a bicycle or hockey helmet. For more information or to register in advance, go to gthff.amhersthockey.org
Benefits Counseling Program: Are you age 60 or older and worried abut your home heating bill? Income eligible seniors can find help through the Benefits Counseling at LifePath. Contact Gretchen Smith at 773-5555, ext. 2258, or visit lifepathma.org.
Healthy Aging Program: The program, at LifePath, are for people who want to enjoy healthier lives. Groups meet for several weeks in different communities and are led by local volunteer leaders. Choose from six, evidence-based workshops. For information or to register for a free workshop or leader training, contact Marcus Chiaretto, healthy living program coordinator 773-5555, ext. 2304, 978-544-2259, ext. 2304, or mchiaretto@lifepathma.org. Read more at lifepathma.org.
Rehabilitation services at BFMC: Rehabilitation Services at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, 48 Sanderson St. For more information or to schedule a free screening, call 773-2227.
Information and Caregiver Resource Center: The ICRC at LifePath has answers to all your questions about elder services, help for people with disabilities, and caregiver support. Contact the ICRC at 773-5555 or 978-544-2259 or email info@lifepathma.org. Go online to learn more at lifepathma.org.
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 Massachusetts, Brattleboro, Vt., and northern Vermont, call 413-773-7394 or 413-783-4198.
Volunteers, join us: More than 600 RSVP of Hampshire and Franklin Counties active adults 55 and older give a few hours weekly to improve their communities. RSVP has many volunteer openings c lose to home to fit your interests, skills. Contact Pat at psicard@hampshirecog.org or 413-387-4558.