ACOA Al-Anon: For adults raised by alcoholic caretakers/parents. Meets every Saturday, 10 a.m., Athol Hospital’s conference room.
Bernardston Vets Club, 16 Hartwell St. Hours: Wednesdays, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Pitch starts at 6. Players are random draw, $5. Fridays, 4:30 to 10 p.m. until the end of May. There will be music one or two Fridays a month through the summer. Check our Facebook page: Bernardston Vets Org. This Friday, hamburgers and hot dogs served. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Memorial Day (Monday), annual chicken BBQ at noon. Tickets are $15 and are available during regular business hours. Music at 2 p.m. with Shawn Garland and Heath Lewis. Friday, May 31, music by Corey Knapp from 7 to 10 p.m.
The Greenfield Duplicate Bridge Club offers a weekly game every Thursday at noon at the First Congregational Church, 43 Silver St. For information, call 413-774-2687.
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 413-475-0226.
Circle of Moms: Meets Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, Community Action Family Center, 90 Federal St. Free parking, child care, snacks. For more information, call 413-774-1000.
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, as well as help you find other community resources. Free books, clothing and diapers on site. Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 413-475-1553 or find us on Facebook.
Free Ongoing Classes: The Literacy Project of 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 413-774-3935 or visit: literacyproject.org.
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, 131 West Main St., call 978-544-8917 or visit: literacyproject.org.
Community Supper: West County Community Supper, Fridays, Trinity Church on 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. On the FRTA bus route. Every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Call 413-625-6240 for more information.
Free Weekly Playgroup: Come and enjoy time with your child(ren) and other families and caregivers from the community at the Shutesbury Elementary School. For the 2018 to 2019 school year, playgroup continues on Fridays from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. This playgroup is facilitated by Joie Ciepiela and is intended for children up to age 5. Sponsored by the Shutesbury Elementary School and Union 28 Community Network for Children. Program does not take place during school closures. For more information, contact Gillian Budine at 978-544-5157.
Veterans Information Session: Today at 11 a.m. at Greenfield Savings Bank, 282 Avenue A. Chris Demars, local veteran’s agent, will discuss timely updates on benefits, and answer questions. Hand-outs will be available. A light lunch and time for socializing follow courtesy of GSB.
CFCE of the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont Regional School District offers a free weekly playgroup and story hour for parents with young children. Mondays: 9:30 to 11 a.m., Buckland-Shelburne Elementary School, 75 Mechanic St., Shelburne Falls. Thursdays: 9:30 to 11 a.m., Trinity Church, 17 Severance St., Shelburne Falls. Fridays: 9:30 to 11 a.m., Hawlemont Elementary School, 10 School St., Charlemont. Wednesdays: Story hour at the Arms Library at the corner of Bridge and Main streets in Shelburne Falls. For more information, contact Melissa Pincus, CFCE coordinator, at mepincus@mohawkschools.org.
Benefits Counseling Program: Are you age 60 or older and worried about your home heating or electric bills? 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 413-773-5555, ext. 2258 or 978-544-2259, ext. 2258 for more information, email info@lifepathma.org or visit lifepathma.org.
Healthy Living Program: The program, at LifePath, promotes wellness and independence among older adults. Workshops on chronic disease and pain self management, healthy eating, falls prevention and more make up this program. Contact Marcus Chiaretto at 413-773-5555, ext. 2304, or 978-544-2259, ext. 2304 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. To register for a free workshop or leader training, contact Marcus Chiaretto, Healthy Living Program coordinator, at 413-773-5555, ext. 2304, 978-544-2259, ext. 2304 or mchiaretto@lifepathma.org. Read more at lifepathma.org.
Rehabilitation Services: At Baystate Franklin Medical Center, 48 Sanderson St. in Greenfield. For more information or to schedule a free screening, call 413-773-2227.
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 413-773-5555 or 978-544-2259 or email info@lifepathma.org. Go online to learn more at lifepathma.org.