Kiwanis Club of Bernardston: Tuesdays, Vets Club, Hartwell Street. Social time, 6 p.m.; dinner meeting 6:30. Open to public.
Gabriel Bitzer of Colrain, a student in the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at the University of New Haven, Conn., has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester. Bitzer is working on a bachelor’s degree in fire protection engineering.
Free Weekly Playgroup: Enjoy time with your child(ren) and other families and caregivers from your community at the Erving Elementary School gym. For the 2018 to 2019 school year, playgroup will continue on Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Facilitated by Emily Joseph and intended for children up to age 5. Sponsored by the Erving Elementary School and Union 28 Community Network for Children. Program does not take place during school closures. For more information contact Gillian Budine, 978-544-5157 or email budine@erving.com.
Greenfield High School Class of 1969 will celebrate 50 years since graduating with events Friday through Sunday, Aug. 23 to 25. The big party will be Saturday, Aug. 24 at Schuetzen Verein in Gill, with tours Friday and Sunday, and happy hour at Smitty’s on Friday. For details and to register, email ghsma1969@gmail.com, visit Greenfield High School Class of 1969 on Facebook or write to Brenda Rau Erickson at P.O. Box 390463, Edina MN 55429. Also call Maureen Merrigan Winseck at 413-522-0795.
The Salasin Project: 474 Main St. Offering many programs in the Salasin Center, with the exception of dance movement. Mondays: 10 a.m. to noon, Women Supporting Women group. Tuesdays: 1 to 2:30 p.m., The Nurturing Program for Families in Recovery (contact Lynn Norwood for more information: 413-774-4307, ext. 3); and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Dance Movement, at the RPX at 1 Osgood St. Wednesdays: 12:30 to 1 p.m., bag lunch and resources; and 1 to 3 p.m., Women’s Writing Group. Thursdays: 12:30 to 1 p.m., bag lunch and resources; and 1 to 3 p.m., Women’s Art Group (for more information, contact Vickie Hutchinson at 413-774-4307, ext. 5). Thursdays: Family United Network (FUN). Resources include: women’s and children’s clothing exchange; access to computers, free internet, printer/copier access; resource library and community support information; and arts and crafts. For more information, contact The Salasin Project at salasinproject@wmtcinfo.org or 413-774-4307.
Gentle Yoga for Cancer will be offered Wednesdays, noon to 1:30 p.m. at the YMCA of Greenfield. Pam Roberts is facilitator. Free to individuals living with a cancer diagnosis and their support person. Program of the Oncology Department of Baystate Franklin Medical Center, funding support from Wheeling for Healing. To register, contact pamro@aol.com or call 413-625-2402.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Chapter 0395 meets Wednesdays at the Mill House on Wells Street. Weigh-in from 8:30 to 9 a.m., meeting 9:30 to 10:30. The first visit is free; weekly dues are $2. Contact Carolyn Bellany at 413-773-3981 or Paula Girard at 413-863-9000 for more information.
GriefShare: Grief recovery support group. Meets at Living Waters Assembly of God, 450 Davis St., 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. For more information, call Living Waters Church at 413-773-9506.
Voices/Visions/Extreme States Support Group: This group, sponsored by the Western Mass Recovery Learning Community, offers free weekly meetings, Wednesdays 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 20 Chapman St. Open to people who hear voices, see visions or experience extreme states. No registration required. For information, call or text Matthew at 413-687-7042 or email Cindi at cindi@cindioldham.com.
Yoga Beginnings: Small classes, individual help, slow pace. Green River Yoga, 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 413-522-0417.
The RECOVER Project: The RECOVER Project hosts a daily “All Recovery Meeting” each morning, Monday to Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m at 68 Federal St. Open to all to discuss recovery. 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 413-774-5489.
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. al-anon.org.
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.
Community Meal: The Salvation Army, 72 Chapman St. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at noon. Open to all who are hungry.
Free Weekly Tales & Tunes: Enjoy stories, song and craft activities with your child(ren) and other families and caregivers from your community at the Leverett Public Library. For the 2018 to 2019 school year, Tales & Tunes will continue Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Facilitated by Heleen Cardinaux and intended for children up to age 5. Sponsored by the Leverett Public Library and Union 28 Community Network for Children.
Pioneer Valley Regional School weight room is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6 to 7 p.m.
Shelburne Historical Society Museum, located on the corner of Maple and Church streets, the former Arms Academy building, is open Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. Future events to be announced. Come meet curator Reba-Jean Shaw-Pichette. 413-625-6150.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): 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 413-625-0127.
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, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations of clean clothing and bedding accepted anytime. Located at the lower level of Cowell Gym, 51 Maple St. For more information, call the church at 413-625-2341.
Graduate: Ryan Michael Collins, son of Jim and Julie Collins of South Deerfield, graduated May 20 from Dickinson College with a bachelor’s degree in international business and management. Collins is a graduate of Deerfield Academy.
Time for Mothers: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free child care for children up to 8 years old is provided in the Family Center at Montague Catholic Social Ministries at 78 Avenue A while mothers visit the Women’s Center at MCSM at 41 3rd St. during open hours (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Computer lab available, community resources, peer support, arts and crafts, and free gently used clothing. For more information, call 413-863-4804, ext. 1003 or email christine@mcsmcommunity.org.
A Course in Miracles (ACIM) Study Group: 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 413-863-4147.
Free Weekly Playgroup: Enjoy time with your child(ren) and other families and caregivers from your community at the Wendell Free Library. For the 2018 to 2019 school year, playgroup will continue Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Facilitated by Sylvia Wetherby and intended for children up to age 5. Playgroup is sponsored by the Friends of the Wendell Free Library and Union 28 Community Network for Children. For more information contact Gillian Budine, 978-544-5157.
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 413-665-8382 or email cecelia@stonemountainreiki.com.
Preschool, Child Care and Home Visiting: Community Action’s Head Start and Early Learning Programs. For pregnant women and children up to age 5. Provides quality comprehensive services, early education and care to children. Offers full-day and part-day center-based classrooms, family child care and home visiting. Free for participants. communityaction.us or 413-475-1405.
Pain Pals of Franklin County: The group meets Wednesdays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at The Community Health Center of Franklin County, 102 Main St. This is a chronic pain support group led by a medical social worker who understands chronic pain. Discuss topics relevant to life with pain. Learn to live life to the fullest despite pain. To register, call Terry Desaultels at 413-659-3413. Free.
Breastfeeding Support Group: Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to noon, obstetrics classroom, third floor, Baystate Franklin Medical Center. Led by Suzanne Stoneham. For mothers who are breastfeeding infants (moms are welcome to bring their infants to the group). For more information, call The Birth Place at BFMC at 413-773-2359.