Al-Anon Meeting: Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at 469 Main St., opposite St. John’s Church.
Celebrate Recovery: A 12-step program open to all seeking freedom from hang-ups and habits. Meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Athol-Orange Baptist Church, corner of Church and Walnut streets. For more information, call Mike K. at 978-894-5960.
Smoking Cessation: Meets Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m. in the Athol Hospital dining room. For more information, call 978-249-3511.
Yoga Classes: Pure Yoga & Wellness Studio, 10C Elm St., offers classes in yoga, pilates, core fitness, tai chi, reiki, seimei and massage. The first class is free. Contact Jody Fontaine at 413-824-9435 or info@pureyogawellness.com.
Greenfield Senior Center, 35 Pleasant St.: Food Tasting: Monday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Stop by for a free food tasting, healthy recipes and more. “Ins and Outs of Healthy Eating” will take place Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This nutrition workshop and food demonstration will cover how to read nutrition labels. Emily Lawler will explain how to make clever food choices. Learn smart substitutions to make meals and snacks without compromising taste. New participants only. Free. Registration required. Call 413-772-1517, ext. 0 or stop by the front desk to register. Bag Making Class will be offered Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as June 25 and 26, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Learn how to sew reuseable shopping bags. All materials provided. Free. Bring your own sewing machine, or use the center’s. Register at the front desk. Space is limited. Bags will be collected to give away in advance of the plastic bag ban.
Greenfield Zen: Mondays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at Green River Yoga & Movement, 158 Main St. (second floor). Cushions and chairs available. $5 donation requested but not required. Initial instruction for beginners. For more information, contact Paul Sonier at 413-665-0278 or prajna801@icloud.com.
Addiction? Get family support at Learn to Cope on the first and third Tuesday evening of each month from 7 to 8:30 at Greenfield Community College Room C-208. No cost or registration required. With questions, contact mjulian@learn2cope.com or call 508-404-3539.
GriefShare, a 13-week Christian support group, is taking place at Living Waters Assembly of God, 450 Davis St. The program encourages and helps those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one, family member, friend, son, daughter, child, parent, relative or whoever, and helps to bring comfort, strength, healing and joy to their lives. Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.
The Center for Self-Reliance Food Pantry, 3 Osgood St., is open every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to eligible Franklin County residents. The pantry provides a free variety of healthy and nutritious food choices, including fresh produce and frozen meats. Call 413-773-5029 or email jcosta@communityaction.us for more information.
Overeaters Anonymous: Meets Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. and Sundays, 10 a.m. both at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Conference Room A, and Monday, 5 p.m., the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew. For more information, call Linda at 413-625-6488.
MEGAdanceZumba Fitness: Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman St. First class is free. For more information, call Megan at 413-552-6288 or visit MEGAdanceZumba Fitness on Facebook.
Cub Scouts Pack 3: Meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 43 Silver St. All boys in grades one to five are invited to join the fun and adventure of Cub Scouting. New members can join anytime. For more information, call Mark Maloney at 413-773-8618 or John Passiglia at 413-773-3757.
Debtors Anonymous: Tuesday, 6 p.m., The RECOVER Project, 68 Federal St. This is a 12-step program designed to help transform one’s relationship with money. For additional information, call 413-773-5608.
Zen Meditation: Tuesday, 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Green River Zen Center, Studio B, second floor, 158 Main St. For more information, call 413-256-1549 or visit greenriverzen.org.
Paul Karras Art Reception: Friday from 5:15 to 7 p.m. at Artspace, 15 Mill St. Paintings. Exhibit runs through July 5. For more information: 413-772-6811 or info@artspacegreenfield.com.
Yoga for Seniors at the Montague Retreat Center. Tuesdays at 9 a.m. First class for new students free. klarosmovement@gmail.com
Coffee with Your Congressman: Congressman Jim McGovern will host a gathering on Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Town Hall. Stop by, have a cup of coffee and a chat.
Free Healthy Lunch at Northfield Senior Center, courtesy of Poet’s Seat Care Center, will be served Wednesday at noon. Call 413-498-2186 by Monday to sign up. Northfield Senior Center is in Town Hall, 69 Main St. Parking and entrance at the rear of the building. You do not need to be a Northfield resident to attend.
Silverthorne Theater Talk: Silverthorne Theater Company’s Producing Artistic Director Lucinda Kidder will visit the Northfield Senior Center Thursday at 11:30 a.m. to talk about this season’s second offering, “The Fantasticks.” Billed as “the longest running musical in history,” the play reminds us that “love is possible and dreams do come true.” The Fantasticks opens on June 20 with a reception and show to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County. The show runs through June 29 at Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center in Greenfield. Call 413-498-2186 by Tuesday to reserve lunch and a place to listen to the talk. Lunch donation $3.
Kiwanis Club of Northfield meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the lower level of Northfield Town Hall. NKC engages in meaningful community service projects and raises money to provide scholarships and camperships benefiting area children. During the holidays, NKC provides food and clothing for families in need. New members welcome.
PVRS Weight Room: Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. to Northfield residents.
Father’s Day Bake Sale: The Orange United Methodist Church, 104 South Main St., will have a Father’s Day Bake Sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon on the side lawn. In case of rain, the sale will take place inside the church.
NELCWIT Support Group: Creative Ways is a support group for survivors of abusive relationships to express their emotions through artistic mediums, facilitated by a NELCWIT counselor. It meets from 10 a.m. to noon on Mondays, at NELCWIT’s office in Orange. Free and confidential. Please call for more information: 413-772-0871.
Free Yoga will be offered by the Royalston Friends of the Library every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the First Congregational Church of Royalston’s basement, next to Town Hall. With Charlotte Weltzin. Open to people from all towns. Equipment available, donations accepted. For more information, call the library at 978-249-3572.
Free Weekly Tales & Tunes: Enjoy stories, song and craft activities with your child(ren) and other families and caregivers from your community at the M.N. Spear Memorial Library. For the 2018 to 2019 school year, Tales & Tunes will continue on Mondays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Facilitated by Katie Tolles and intended for children up to age 5. Sponsored by the M.N. Spear Memorial Library and Union 28 Community Network for Children.
Heartfulness Meditation: Every Sunday at 8:45 a.m. at the Heartfulness Meditation Center, 267 Amherst Road. For more information, visit heartfulnessmeditationpv.org or contact us at: heartfulnesspioneervalley@gmail.com.
Two Free Weekly Playgroups for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. Free play and literacy circle time at Sunderland Elementary School. Mondays and Fridays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. based on the school calendar. Does not take place during school closures and holidays. Sponsored by the Frontier Regional CFCE. Email karen.green@frsu38.org with questions.
Parents Helping Parents Grandparent/Parent Support Group: Meets the second Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The United Arc, 294 Avenue A. For more information, call/text 413-834-4073 or email patkeith@unitedarc.org.
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 413-863-4804, ext. 1002. To access Basic Needs, buzz 103 at the Moltenbrey entrance on 3rd Street.
Rep. Paul Mark Office Hours: Mark, or his aide, hold office hours Mondays at the Greenfield Community College Downtown Center, 270 Main St., Room 119, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday at Charlemont Town Hall, 9 a.m. to noon; and at Northfield Town Hall, 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays by appointment. For more information, call 413-464-5635.
Greenfield Salvation Army Community Meals and Drop-in Center: Open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Lunch 11 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Tuesdays and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday. Coffee always on.
A Community Meal is served Mondays at 5:30 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 7th Street, Turners Falls. Sponsored by Franklin County Community Meals.
Second Helping Supper: Mondays, Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew, 8 Church St., Greenfield. Doors open at 4 p.m., supper served at 5:30. Sponsored by the church and Deerfield Academy.
Loaves & Fishes: Free hot meal, Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, Cheney Street, Orange. Sponsored by the Franklin County Community Meals Program.
Community Meal: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Court Square, Greenfield. Sponsored by the Franklin County Community Meals Program. Volunteer groups interested in assisting in the preparation of the meal or anyone who wants more information can call 413-772-1033 or write to: P.O. Box 172, Greenfield MA 01302.
Free Community Meal: Every Friday at 5:30 p.m., Trinity Church, Severance Street, Shelburne Falls.
Stone Soup Cafe: Meal at All Souls Church, Greenfield, on Saturdays at noon. This is the only community meal on the weekend in Franklin County. As a pay-what-you-can offering, those who can afford to make a donation may do so while others who cannot are never discriminated against or turned away. Food includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
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