“Healthy Bones and Balance” for bone health, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., St. John’s Corner. Free. For more information, call 625-2502.
Free Playgroup, “Come Play & Learn” for Parents/Caregivers with children, infant to age 5, will be Thursday’s from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Bernardston Elementary School Gymnasium, 37 School St. The playgroup will follow the public school calendar. Sponsored by PVRSD CFCE. For more information contact Deb Wood at 413-648-5450 woodd@pvrsdk12.org.
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.
Bingo at Mohawk: Mohawk senior class will host a family bingo night fundraiser on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mohawk High School.
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 daily “All Recovery Meeting” each morning Monday through Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m at 68 Federal St. Open to all to discuss recovery — no matter what path that recovery has taken. All walks of recovery welcome. Meetings are held in the front community room. “Eddie’s Group” is held every Tuesday from 3 to 4 p.m. in the RPX. Please come join us. For more information call: 774-5489. Please come join us. 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 6:30 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.
Movie Night: The Leyden COA will present Movie Night on Friday on the big screen from 7 to 9 p.m. at Town Hall. The feature is “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” (2016): A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious city kid and his cantankerous foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush. “Equal parts road comedy and rousing adventure story … a hilarious, touching crowd pleaser.” Rated PG-13. Popcorn included.
Story hour: Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon at Dickinson Memorial Library, 115 Main St. Stories, crafts, snacks, music and movement. For preschoolers and their caregivers. With Dana Lee. Questions? Call 413-498-2455.
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.
Tai Chi led by Lois Bascom runs every Thursday morning from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the Senior Center. Movements follow the program designed by Dr. Lam with easy forms and repetition. Good for improving balance and stability. Program is open to all.
“Supporting Women Veterans” program by South Deerfield Women’s Club will take place Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., South Deerfield Congregational Church. Judy Kuzdeba, RN maternity care coordinator for VA, will speak on issues affecting expectant veteran mothers. Public invited.
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 age 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.
Athletic recognition: Derek Zewinski of Whately, a senior at the Williston Northampton School and captain on the Wildcats football team, was was named “Player of the Week” for his performance vs. Salisbury on Oct. 29.
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.
Free blood pressure screening: Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, 164 High St., Greenfield. No registration required.