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 randomly draw. $5. Fridays, 4:30 to 10 p.m. until the end of May. Through the summer we will be open one or two Fridays a month for music. Stay tuned for summer dates or check our Facebook page. This Friday, food by Dick’s Angels; music by Corey Knapp at 7. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Upcoming events: June 15, 7 to 10 p.m., karaoke night with karaoke contest. $10 to enter. June 21, burger bar from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by music at 7 by Corki and Ken.
Marcello deLesdernier of Greenfield graduated with honors from the State University of New York at Cortland in Cortland, N.Y., with a double major in political science and international studies with a concentration in global economic systems.
Greenfield Senior Center, 35 Pleasant St.: “Relax and Rejuvenate,” Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Take some time for yourself with gentle and accessible chair stretching, guided relaxation exercises and a soothing hand massage with fragrant essential oils. Free. Sponsored by Franklin County Technical School, health technology students. Movie matinee: Friday, 1 p.m. “The Bookshop” will be shown. The movie celebrates literature and love. Space is limited to eight. Free. Please share your movie requests with us. Call 413-772-1517, ext. 0 or stop by the front desk to register for either program.
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 a 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 413-475-1553. Find us on Facebook.
Free Ongoing Classes: The Literacy Project of Greenfield offers basic education classes, GED preparation classes, job readiness workshops, college transition workshops and academic counseling services. For more information, call 413-774-3935 or visit: literacyproject.org.
Free Ongoing Classes: The Literacy Project North Quabbin offers basic education classes, GED preparation classes and academic counseling services. For more information, contact The Literacy Project North Quabbin, 131 West Main St., call 978-544-8917 or visit: literacyproject.org.
Wine Symposium: Shelburne Falls Cork, 1 Deerfield Ave., Unit 2, will offer a wine symposium Friday at 7:15 p.m. There will be wine from California, Italy, Portugal, France and elsewhere. The symposium is $10 in advance, $15 at the door. The tasting is free. The second event will be a beer symposium Sunday, June 16, on Father’s Day at 5 p.m. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Tasting is free. 413-362-0265. ShelburneFallsCork@gmail.com.
West County Community Supper: Fridays, Trinity Church, Severance Street, Shelburne Falls. Coffee and tea at 5 p.m.; supper at 5:30. 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.
Free Weekly Playgroup: 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.
CFCE of the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont Regional School District’s 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. Join other families with young children to read stories, sing songs and do an art activity. Contact Melissa Pincus, CFCE coordinator, for more information: 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 for more information.
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 BFMC: At Baystate Franklin Medical Center, 48 Sanderson St. 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. Contact the ICRC at 413-773-5555 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 or to locate meetings throughout Massachusetts, Brattleboro, Vt. and northern Vermont, call 413-773-7394 or 413-783-4198.
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 preschool, home visiting and child care programs in Franklin and Hampshire counties. Spanish speaking services available. In Franklin County, call 413-475-1405.
RSVP: More than 600 active adults ages 55 and older in Franklin and Hampshire counties 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 Sicard, psicard@hcg-ma.org413-387-4558, ext. 1.