ACOA Al-Anon: For adults raised by alcoholic caretakers/parents. Meets every Saturday, 10 a.m., Athol Hospital’s conference room.
Molley Fay Duclos of Greenfield has made the Dean’s List at the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston for the fall semester.
Greenfield Senior Center, 35 Pleasant St.: Movie matinee Friday at 1 p.m. will feature “Thank Your Lucky Stars” (1943) starring Humphrey Bogart and Bette Davis. Call 413-772-1517 or stop by the front desk to reserve your seat. Registration is required. Movies are free.
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.
Pioneer Valley for Bernie will be holding a phone banking event on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at a private Greenfield residence. Contact Jean Squires at jeanlsquires@gmail.com to volunteer. Bring a cellphone and laptop, if possible. The next Pioneer Valley for Bernie meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. at 12 Federal St. in Greenfield.
“Climate Disruption: A Super Wicked Problem & Potent Opportunity” will be presented Friday at 7 p.m. at Heath Community Hall. Janis Steele and Brooks McCutchen with the Island Reach Foundation will present. Snow date of Feb. 7. An evening of lively conversation and expeditionary encounters from the far side of the world. With hot and cold drinks and desserts. Watch Island Reach’s latest video “Immuto,” a compilation of energetic stories and vignettes from the 2019 expedition spanning Melanesia, Vietnam, Morocco, the European Union and America. Free. 413-337-8301.
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.
Dean’s List: Crystal Niedbala, daughter of Karen and John Niedbala of Sunderland, was named to the fall semester Dean’s List at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Niedbala is enrolled in the Isenberg School of Management where she is double majoring in accounting and psychology.
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.