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.: Open Wednesdays, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Pitch starts at 6. Players are randomly drawn, $5; Friday, closed for the summer. Reopening on Fridays beginning Oct. 11. For events, check the Bernardston Vets Org Facebook page. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Upcoming events: Aug. 18, 2 p.m., Summer Beach Costume Party with music by Shaun Costello. Aug. 24, 7 p.m., Summer Barbecue Party with Heath Lewis.
Farmers Market Coupons will be available Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Greenfield Senior Center, 35 Pleasant St. People ages 60 and up with a single income at or below $23,407 per year or $1,926 per month qualify. Ask about income guidelines for two-person or greater households. Drop in, no registration. You do not need to be Senior Center member or a Greenfield resident. One $25 coupon booklet is allowed per person to be redeemed at a farmers market no later than Oct. 31. More than one senior in a household may receive coupons. All persons receiving coupon booklets should appear in person to sign for the coupons. For more information, contact Jane Severance at LifePath, 413-773-5555, ext. 2271.
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 and snacks. For more information, call 413-774-1000.
Community Action’s Family Center: The Family Center, 90 Federal St., offers play and learn groups, a parent support group and special early literacy events. The staff can answer questions 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 through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 413-475-1553.
Free Ongoing Classes: The Literacy Project/Greenfield offers ongoing 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.
The O-Tones will perform Friday at 6 p.m. in the Stanley Wickey Pavilion (behind the Town Hall). A concert of Motown and jazz. Free, provided by the Friends of the Northfield Seniors. Followed by a trip to the Northfield Creamie.
Free Ongoing Classes: The Literacy Project North Quabbin offers ongoing 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.
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.
CFCE of the Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont Regional School District: 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. Join other families with young children to play, learn, sing and have a snack. Contact Melissa Pincus, CFCE coordinator, for more information. mepincus@mohawkschools.org.
Area Graduates: Two area students graduated from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan. in the spring 2019 semester. Jaime Marie Fitzpatrick of Greenfield graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and Thomas Clark Vreeland of Orange graduated with a master’s degree in instructional technology.
Volunteers: Local non-profit organizations seek extra volunteers for the summer to prepare and deliver meals, drive seniors to appointments, help with special events and assist customers in survival centers and thrift shops. If you are 55 or older and have a few hours to spare, contact Pat Sicard, volunteer manager of RSVP of the Pioneer Valley, psicard@communityaction.us or 413-387-1286.
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’s Benefits Counseling Program. LifePath will help file an application for fuel assistance and find other ways to save you money. For more information, contact Gretchen Smith at 413-773-5555, ext. 2258 or 978-544-2259, ext. 2258, or email info@lifepathma.org.
Healthy Living Program: The program, at LifePath, promotes wellness and independence among older adults. Workshops on chronic disease and pain management, healthy eating, preventing falls and more. 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, is 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, 413-773-5555, ext. 2304, 978-544-2259, ext. 2304 or mchiaretto@lifepathma.org. Read more at lifepathma.org.
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/Hampshire counties. Spanish speaking services available. In Franklin County, call 413-475-1405.
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