ACOA Al-Anon: For adults raised by alcoholic caretakers/parents. Meets every Saturday, 10 a.m., Athol Hospital’s conference room.
American Cancer Society Benefit Ham Dinner: A public ham dinner will be served Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Mary Lyon Church. The dinner will feature ham, scalloped potatoes, butternut squash, peas, cabbage salad, homemade rolls, apple crisp with ice cream, cider and coffee. The dinner will be prepared and served by the Willis Family Team, with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Cost is $12, $6 for ages 6 to 12 and under 6 free. For reservations or more information, call the Willis Family at 413-625-2649.
The Colrain Historical Society has captured 12 of the vivid paintings from the “Colrain on Canvas” exhibition last spring in a 2020 calendar, which is available for $15 at the following outlets: Marty’s Repair, Catamount Country Store, the Colrain Town Office, Hager’s Farm Market, the Colrain Post Office and Pine Hill Orchards in Colrain; as well as Sawyer Newsroom Co. and Boswell’s Books in Shelburne Falls.
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.
Caregivers Support Group: Meets the first and third Fridays of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center in Town Hall, 69 Main St. Join other caregivers for support, and to share stories and ideas. Led by Heather Tower.
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.
Mohawk Trail Concerts will present the first of its three-concert winter series at the Arms Library in Shelburne Falls on Friday at noon. Duo Silvio will perform lute duets from the time of J.S. Bach. The concert is free and open to the public. Duo Silvio is Richard Stone and Cameron Welke, lutes, from Philadelphia and Baltimore, respectively. Stone is a native of Greenfield. He is the founding director of the highly acclaimed Tempesta di Mare baroque ensemble based in Philadelphia. Welke is one of his doctoral students. Seating is limited. Donations will be gratefully accepted. For more information, visit mohawktrailconcerts.org.
The Montague Elks Lodge No. 2521 will serve its annual Veteran’s Committee Fundraiser prime rib dinner on Saturday, Nov. 9. $18 includes appetizer and dessert. Appetizers served at 5 p.m., meal at 6. The lodge has tickets available until this Friday. Call 413-863-2521. All proceeds benefit veterans at the VA hospital in Leeds.
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.
The Polish Genealogical Society of Massachusetts’ 30th anniversary event will be Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Munich Haus Restaurant Banquet Hall, 13 Center St., Chicopee. Cost is $30 for PGSMA members and $40 for non-members. The event will feature speakers (Coleen Fitzpatrick and Daniel Bucko), a Polish luncheon catered by Munich Haus, a raffle, and opportunities for questions and answers. Registration is required. Register at pgsma.org/30th-anniversary-event.html
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 the Benefits Counseling Program 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. To register for a free workshop or leader training, contact AndiWaisman, Healthy Living Program manager, 413-773-5555, ext. 2297, or 978-544-2259, ext. 2297, for more information.
Information and Caregiver Resource Center: The ICRC at LifePath has answers to 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 Ext. 1230 or 978-544-2259 Ext. 1230, or email info@lifepathma.org. Go online to learn more at lifepathma.org.
Overeaters Anonymous: Meets Saturdays, 9:30 a.m., and Sundays, 10 a.m., both at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Conference Room A, as well as Mondays, 5 p.m., Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew. For more information, call Linda at 413-625-6488.
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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