ACOA Al-Anon: For adults raised by alcoholic caretakers/parents. Meets every Saturday, 10 a.m., Athol Hospital’s conference room.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Veterans Day Ceremony will be Friday with doors opening at 10 a.m., ceremony at 11 at Post 1034, 40 Black Mountain Road, Brattleboro. Free meal to follow for those who attend the ceremony.
For a unique gift, the Buckland Historical Society is offering a beautiful, full color, 2017 Calendar of Robert Strong Woodward’s paintings, entitled, ‘New England Seasons’. Woodward was a New England artist from Buckland, 1885-1957, and sold his work to celebrities such as Jack Benny, George Burns, and Robert Frost.
The calendars are $20.00 and proceeds benefit the Buckland Historical Society.
They can be purchased at: Andy’s & The Oak Shoppe, 352 Deerfield St., Greenfield; Boswell’s Books and Sawyer News, Bridge St., Shelburne Falls; The Buckland Public Library, Upper St., Buckland. They can also be viewed and ordered on line at store.bucklandmasshistory.org
Greenfield Lodge of Elks #1296 Friday Night Fish Fry will be served Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All meals $10 or less. Members and guest welcome.
Greenfield Community College Dance Performance Project, directed by Kathy Steinem, will present its fall repertoire Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Greenfield Senior Center 54 High St. Ste. 2. Tap, modern, jazz, and contemporary pieces will be performed. Free. Registration required. Call 772-1517, ext. 0 to reserve a seat.
Mid-Autumn Book Sale and Fall Raffle Drawing: This year the Friends of the Greenfield Library are replacing the annual evening Fall Auction with a book sale and the award winning “Roseville” wall hanging and iPad raffle. The winning raffle tickets will be drawn on Saturday at noon with Leslie Cook, the artist, present. This coincides with the 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. book sale on the lower floor. Apple cider and donuts served.
Family United Network: The Family United Network (F.U.N.) Center is 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 visit: 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 Plays & 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 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.
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 on Chronic Disease Self Management, Healthy Eating, Falls Prevention and Walking Groups make up this evidence-based program. To volunteer as a peer leader/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. Drop in anytime.
Free Ongoing Classes: The Literacy Project North Quabbin offers ongoing free basic education classes, free GED preparation classes and free academic counseling services. For more information, contact The Literacy Project North Quabbin, 34 North Main St. or call 978-544-8917 or visit: www.literacyproject.org.
St. Joseph Parish in Shelburne Falls will conduct a “Country Christmas Fair” on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. pm and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Shelburne-Buckland Community Center on 53 Main St. The fair will offer unique country crafts, sewn, crocheted and knitted items, hand-made dolls, hand-painted Christmas ornaments and home décor, home-made candies and bake goods, Buckland’s famous J. G. Haigis Baloney for sale, a children’s gifting table, themed gift baskets, a Straw Draw and Tea Cup Auction. A raffle featuring $100 in lottery tickets, a $25 gift certificate to Buckland Pizza, 50/50 and a $75 gift certificate to West End Pub in Shelburne Falls will round out the offerings. 625-6405.
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 and organizations.
Free Medical Clinic: Trailside Health at 111 Bridge St., downtown Shelburne Falls, downtown Shelburne Falls. It is on the FRTA bus route. The free clinic takes place every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Call 625-6240.
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. The Women’s Center provides a computer lab/internet service, community resources, peer support, arts & crafts, and gently used clothing. Call Christine for information at 863-4804, ext. 1003 or email christine@mcsmcommunity.org. Both Centers are programs of Montague Catholic Social Ministries.
Monadnock Tri-State Dance Club will sponsor a dance Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. at ELMM Community Center, 21 Durkee St., Off Parker St. 603-357-0974 or 802-722-9205 for more information.
Understanding and Responding to Challenging Behaviors, two opportunities to attend: A free workshop for parents and professionals will be Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The United Arc/GAAAFSN, 361 Main St., Athol or Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The United Arc, 294 Avenue A, Turners Falls. Presenters from Community Resources for People with Autism, hosted by the United Arc, will conduct a workshop that will discuss the strengths and challenges of children and adults on the autism spectrum and how these factors may result in challenging behaviors.
Participants will be encouraged to ask specific questions regarding their student, child, or family member. For more information or to register RSVP to Darlene Reilly at 413-774-5558 x1042, or darlenereilly@unitedarc.org or register on the web at www.theunitedarc.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. Volunteer benefits counselors will help file an application for fuel assistance and find other was to save money. Contact Gretchen Smith at 773-5555, ext. 2258 or 978-544-2259, ext. 2258, email info@lifepathma.org, or visit lifepathma.org for more information.
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 on 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. 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 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 to locate meetings throughout 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 over 40, 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. In Franklin County, call 475-1405.
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 close to home to fit your interests, skills, and time availability. Contact Pat at psicard@hampshirecog.org or 413-387-4558 for more information.