Cushman Library, 28 Church St., presents Story Hour every Wednesday through mid-June, from 4 to 5 p.m. All ages of children are welcome. Presenters share thematic tales, a craft or activity and a snack is included. Cushman Library Story Hour is funded by the Friends of Cushman Library. Cushman is open Mondays 2 to 6 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information about Cushman’s programs, follow Cushman Library on Facebook, visit www.cushmanlibrary.org, call 648-5402, or drop in during open hours.
Kiwanis Club of Bernardston: Tuesdays, Vets Club, Hartwell Street. Social time, 6 p.m.; dinner meeting 6:30. Open to public
Free weekly playgroup: Come and enjoy time with your children and other families and caregivers from your community at the Erving Elementary School gym. For the 2016-2017 school year, playgroup will continue on Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This playgroup is facilitated by Emily Joseph and is intended for children up to 5 years of age. Program is sponsored by the Erving Elementary School and Union #28 Community Network for Children. Program not held during school closures. See CNC Website for program and event schedules, https://sites.google.com/site/communitynetworkforchildren/home. For more information, contact Gillian Budine at 978-544-5157 or email budine@erving.com.
GriefShare grief recovery support group: Meets at Living Waters Assembly of God 450 Davis St, Greenfield every Tuesday at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Anyone experiencing grief from now or from the past is welcome to attend these sessions. For more information, call Living Waters Church at 413-773-9506.
PFLAG offers welcoming support for LGBTQ people, their families, partners, friends and allies. We are now meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. in the conference room of Baystate Franklin Medical Center, 164 High St., Greenfield. For more information, call the Helpline at 413-625-6636 or email FHCPFLAG@gmail.com. Join us on Facebook at PFLAG Franklin-Hampshire Chapter or on our website at http://fhcpflag.weebly.com/
Baystate Franklin Medical Center is offering a caregiver support group to caregivers in the emotionally and physically taxing role of taking care of loved ones who are unable to take care of themselves. All caregivers and family members are welcome. The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, 2 to 3 p.m., in the Second Floor Conference Room, 48 Sanderson St. For more information, contact Poppi Kelley at 413-325-4050.
The Salasin Center at474 Main St. is the home of the Greenfield Women’s Resource Center and Family United Networks (FUN) Center. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Women’s Center open hours. Tuesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m., nurturing program for families in recovery, ongoing. Free childcare. Call Lynn Norwood to join the group at 774-4307, ext. 3. For a detailed list of what is happening at the center from month to month, view the monthly calendars at www.salasincenter.org. Also like us on Facebook for updates and information.
Resources available for those in need include women/children’s clothing, access to computers, free internet and WiFi, printer/copier access, resource library and community support information, arts and crafts supplies for use and free coffee and snacks when available. For more information, contact Stacey at 774-4307, ext. 4, or slangknecht@wmtcinfo.org.
Voices/Visions/Extreme States Support Group: This group, sponsored by the Western Mass Recovery Learning Community, offers free weekly meetings, Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 74 Federal St. Open to people who hear voices, see visions or experience extreme states. No registration required. For information, call or text Matthew at 687-7042 or email Cindi at cindi@cindioldham.com.
Yoga Beginnings: New to yoga or returning to it? Enjoy small classes, individual help, and slow pace at Green River Yoga on Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Drop ins, $15; six weeks, $75. Free introductory class. Contact Gail Connor at gconnor@comcast.net or 522-0417.
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. Meetings are held in the front community room. “Eddie’s Group” is held every Tuesday from 3 to 4 p.m. in the RPX. For more information, call 774-5489.
Yoga for Relaxation: Class Wednesday, Green River Yoga, 158 Main St. First class free for new students. Mondays, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Gentle Yoga for Everyone; Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Over 50 Yoga. Wednesdays, Women’s Yoga offered 5:45 to 7 p.m. at Community Yoga, 16 Federal St. All classes offer individualized instruction in gentle stretches and yogic breathing. For more information, contact Jean Erlbaum at 773-9744 or jean.erlbaum@verizon.net.
Al-anon Meeting: Wednesday, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Beacon Light, Second Congregational Church, Court Square. Ring bell at side door. Anyone who feels her/his life has been affected by close contact with a problem drinker is eligible for membership in Al-anon or Alateen. Visit www.al-anon.org for more information.
Bingo at the Moose: Bingo at the Moose Family Center, 20 School St., Tuesdays. Doors open at 4 p.m., bingo begins at 6:15. Open to the public.
Free Acupuncture Clinic: For veterans and their families, Wednesdays, 5 to 7 p.m. Drop in clinic at Greenfield Community Acupuncture, 345 Main St., second floor. Treatments reduce stress, improve sleep. No appointment required. For more information, contact Karen at 768-8333.
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Chapter 0395, meets Wednesdays, Mill House, Wells Street. Weigh-in from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.; meeting, 9:30 to 10:30. First visit free; weekly dues $2. Contact Kathy, co-leader, at 648-9741 or Eunice, co-leader, at 773-7430.
Community Meal: The Salvation Army, 72 Chapman St. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at noon. Open to all.
Free weekly tales and tunes: Come and enjoy stories, song and craft activities with your children and other families and caregivers at the Leverett Public Library. For the 2016-2017 school year, tales and tunes will continue on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Tales and tunes is facilitated by Heleen Cardinaux and is intended for children up to 5 years of age. Program is sponsored by the Leverett Public Library and Union #28 Community Network for Children. For more information, contact Gillian Budine at 978-544-5157 or email budine@erving.com.
Free weekly playgroup: Come and enjoy stories, song and craft activities with your children and other families and caregivers from your community at the Swift River School in New Salem. For the 2016-2017 school year, playgroup will continue on Tuesdays, from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. This Playgroup is facilitated by Emily Joseph and is intended for children up to 5 years of age. Program is sponsored by the Swift River School and Union #28 Community Network for Children. Program not held during school closures. See CNC Website for program and event schedules, https://sites.google.com/site/communitynetworkforchildren/home. For more information, contact Gillian Budine at 978-544-5157 or email budine@erving.com.
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Chapter 179, meets Tuesdays, Shelburne-Buckland Community Center, 53 Main St. Weigh-in from 6:30 to 7 p.m., program from 7 to 7:45. Free first visit. Contact Mary Cromack at 625-0127 for more information.
Community Clothes Closet: Community outreach of Trinity Church. Free clothing for all ages. Open to the public on the second, third and fourth Wednesday of the month, noon to 6 p.m. Donations of clean clothing and bedding accepted any time. Located at the lower level of Cowell Gym, 51 Maple St. For more information, call the church at 625-2341.
MEGAdance Zumba Fitness: Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Buckland-Shelburne Regional School cafeteria. First class free. Call Megan at 552-6288 for more information or visit Facebook at MEGAdanmce Zumba Fitness.
Free weekly tales and tunes: Come and enjoy stories, songs and craft activities with your children and other families from your community at the MN Spear Memorial Library on Mondays, 9:30-11:00 am. Tales and tunes is facilitated by Katie Tolles. Tales and tunes is intended for children up to 5 years of age. Program is sponsored by the MN Spear Memorial Library and Union #28 Community Network for Children. See CNC Website for program and event schedules, https://sites.google.com/site/communitynetworkforchildren/home. For more information, contact Gillian Budine at (978) 544-5157 or email budine@erving.com.
Preschool story time: Wednesday, 11 a.m., Tilton Library, 75 North Main St.
Teen/Tween Writing Club: Join Megan Russell for a free monthly writing club for teens and tweens. The club meets the last Tuesday of the month, 6 to 7 p.m., Young Adult Room of the Sunderland Public Library. Fun exercises, prompts and activities designed to hone one’s writing skills. Call 665-2642 for more information.
MCSM’s Women’s Center: Formerly known as the Turners Falls Women’s Resource Center, 41 Third St., has open hours Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This safe, welcoming place for women offers opportunities for connection and growth and builds leadership through programs, activities. Come for mutual support, free clothing, books, food, to use the computer lab and enjoy or learn a variety of arts and crafts. All materials are free. Call Christine for more information at 863-4804, ext. 1003. Email christine.mcsmcommunity.org or visit www.mcsmcommunity.org.
Parent-Child Development Center: In Turners Falls, early Head Start infant/toddler full-day, full-year classrooms. The center continues to offer Free Head Start half-day preschool programs, free Early Head Start, Head Start home visiting programs and state subsidized, sliding scale options for full-day child care. In Franklin County, call 475-1405 for more information.
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.
ACIM study group: A Course in Miracles meets Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., 4 George Ave. It is a study group that helps people see this world in a better light and live a more peaceful life. For more information, call 863-4147.
Free Playgroup, come play and learn, for parents/caregivers with children, infant to age 5, Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Warwick Community School, 41 Winchester St. The playgroup will follow the public school calendar. Sponsored by PVRSD CFCE. For more information, contact Deb Wood at 413-648-5450 or woodd@pvrsdk12.org.
Free weekly playgroup: Come and enjoy time with your children and other families and caregivers from your community at the Wendell Free Library. For the 2016-2017 school year, playgroup will continue on Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This playgroup is facilitated by Sylvia Wetherby and is intended for children up to 5 years of age. Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Wendell Free Library and Union #28 Community Network for Children. Program does not take place during school closures. See CNC Website for program and event schedules, https://sites.google.com/site/communitynetworkforchildren/home. For more information, contact Gillian Budine, 978-544-5157 or email budine@erving.com.
Reiki share: Tuesdays, noon to 2 p.m., Stone Mountain Reiki, 9 Masterson Road. Free. Reiki share is a chance to give and receive Reiki in an atmosphere of friendship and love. For more information, call 665-8382 or email cecelia@stonemountainreiki.com.
Learn to cope: A support network for families affected by addiction, has weekly support meetings Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Greenfield Community College’s main building, Room C-208. Meetings, free and confidential, are run by trained facilitators and offer hope, support, education and resources. Free overdose education and Narcan, the opioid overdoes reversal drug, available at each weekly meeting. For more information, call Marcy Julian at 508-404-3539 or email mjulian@learn2cope.org.