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 p.m. Partners are randomly drawn. $5. Open Fridays, 4 to 10 p.m. This Friday, goulash, hamburgers and hot dogs will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. Upcoming event: Saturday, Nov. 16, turkey party. Club opens at 5 p.m., party 6 to 11 p.m.
Scholarship Recipients: The Mohawk Trail Regional School District announced that 11 members of the class of 2020 have been selected as John and Abigail Adams Scholarship recipients. The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship is a merit-based program that provides a tuition waiver for up to eight semesters of undergraduate education at a Massachusetts state college or university. Merit is based on student scores on the 10th grade Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test. To be eligible, students must score in the advanced category on either the mathematics or the English language arts section of the test and score in the proficient or advanced category in the other subject, as well as have a combined MCAS score that ranks in the top 25 percent in their school district. The 2020 John and Abigail Adams Scholarship recipients are: Reagan DuPree, Jaden Kitchen Lipski, Zane Kitchen Lipski, Barrett Liebermann, Isis Moon, Caleb Patnode, Grace Poplawski, Ella Seward, Natalie Szewczyk, Lillian VanVleet and Elizabeth Vight.
Meeting Wednesday: Lt. John J. Galvin Post 81 of the American Legion will meet at 7 at the John Zon Community Center on Pleasant Street.
Are you related to Civil War veteran Wesley Woodward (1834-1921)? Related names my be Clark, Dodge, Ward, Coleman or others. If you are, Post 81 of the American Legion would like to speak with you. Contact John by email at jea3579@yahoo.com, or call or text 413-522-5428. Leave a message.
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.
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.
The Arms Academy Alumni Association sponsors an all-class reunion of the former high school every five years, and the reunion committee is seeking Arms alumni who would be willing to help plan the 2020 celebration. Fresh ideas and energy will be welcomed at the next meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. in the meeting room of the Greenfield Cooperative Bank, 33 Bridge St. Questions may be directed to Muriel Zraunig, president, at 413-773-3855 or 413-522-3167.
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.
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.
Submit items to Talk of the Towns: https://www.recorder.com/Reader-Services/Contribute/Submit-to-Talk-of-the-Town