Braised Beef: The South Athol United Methodist Church will sponsor a braised beef supper Saturday with seatings at 5 and 6 p.m. Adults $12; children ages 6 to 12, $5; under age 6 is free. For reservations, call 978- 249-9212
ACOA Al-Anon: For adults raised by alcoholic caretakers/parents. Meets every Saturday, 10 a.m., Athol Hospital’s conference room.
Landlord Rights and Responsibilities Workshop: On Monday at 6 p.m., Greenfield’s Police, Health and Community Development departments will hold a two-hour free workshop on landlord rights and responsibilities at the John Zon Community Center, 35 Pleasant St. Designed for landlords, or anyone thinking about becoming a landlord, this workshop will feature a presentation by Way Finders landlord specialist John Fisher, followed by a Q&A session with city staff. This is the first in a series of quarterly workshops focusing on improving rental housing in Greenfield. Supported with funding from the Community Development Block Grant program.
Movie Matinee at the Greenfield Senior Center, 35 Pleasant St., Friday at 1 p.m. will be “This is the Army” starring Ronald Reagan. Call 413- 772-1517 or stop by the front desk to reserve a seat. Advance registration is required. Free. Please share your movie requests.
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.
Northfield Senior Center: Senior Learning Network presents Julia Roundtree: “Brown vs. The Board of Education” Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 12:30 p.m. Hear first-hand how this landmark decision helped and hindered African-Americans. This interactive presentation allows for questions and comments from the audience. Call to reserve a place. If you would like to attend lunch at 11:30 a.m., call 413-498-2186 by Friday. A $3 donation covers lunch.
On Thursday, Nov. 21, Pioneer Valley Regional School’s Thanksgiving dinner and concert will begin at 11 a.m. at Pioneer. The van will provide transportation. Call 413-498-2186 by this Thursday if you plan to attend and travel by van. Cost is $8.
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.
Tonight: The Shelburne Falls Area Women’s Club will host Rose Slate, historian for Friendly’s ice cream and her presentation “Double-Dipping Into History” this evening at 7 at the Shelburne-Buckland Community Center. She will present little-known facts and lore about the beloved local restaurant, its founders and their influence on Massachusetts. Slate was a consultant on the Friendly ice cream exhibit at the Museum of Springfield History, and helped to edit the autobiography of Friendly’s founder S. Prestley Blake. Open to the public.
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 Andi Waisman, 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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