ACOA Al-Anon: For adults raised by alcoholic caretakers/parents. Meets every Saturday, 10 a.m., Athol Hospital’s conference room.
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 play and learning 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.
Benefits Counseling Program: Are you age 60 or older and worried about 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, fall 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.
Come play pitch at the Senior Center on Friday at 10 a.m. All welcome
The Friends of the Orange Public libraries will host a Holiday Open House at Wheeler Memorial Library and Moore-Leland Library on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to drop by for light refreshments, meet neighbors and become acquainted with what the Orange libraries offer children and adults of the community.
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., call 978-544-8917 or visit: www.literacyproject.org.
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. It is on the FRTA bus route. The free clinic takes place every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Call 625-6240 for more information.
Two Fiber Artists Trunk Show on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Sheep & Shawl, 265 Greenfield Road. Pop-up gift sale by local fiber artists Kathy Litchfield and Chris Pellerin who will offer hand-crafted gift items, including: handwoven scarves, shawls, table linens, felted items, baby booties, gloves, luminaria and bracelets (silk bangles and hooked cuffs). Free event. Refreshments provided. For more information, call 413-397-3680 or visit: www.sheepandshawl.com, www.facebook.com/sheepandshawldeerfield.
South County Senior Center (SCSC), 67 North Main St., will have a Craft/Bake Sale on Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Center.
Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 15 Thayer St., is selling frozen cheese, potato and cheese and sauerkraut pierogi through Advent/Christmas season. To arrange a purchase or pick-up, call 665-2129, 665-4471 or 774-3800 through Dec. 22, or until sold out.
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 and 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.
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 does. Contact the ICRC at 773-5555, 978-544-2259 or email info@lifepathma.org. Go online to learn more at lifepathma.org.
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.