Veterans Agent Town Hall Hours: Brian Brooks, Veterans officer from the Greenfield office of the Department of Veterans’ Services, and Curt Pichette, Ashfield’s Veterans Agent, provide office hours at Ashfield Town Hall on the second Thursday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. Veterans are invited to stop for information on services available and with any questions they may have.
“Healthy Bones and Balance” for bone health, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., St. John’s corner. Free. for more information, call 625-2502.
Story hour: Cushman Library at 28 Church St. offers Story Hour, Wednesdays between 4 and 5 p.m. to families with children of all ages. Each gathering features thematic stories, craft and snack. Bonnie Declamp, Wendy Abramson and Karen Stinchfield take turns as presenters.
Wednesday Night Knitters: Cushman Library at 28 Church St., invites knitters of all abilities to join the Wednesday Night Knitters every Wednesday between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Participants each working on their own projects, are welcome to enjoy the company of others while everyone works toward completing their individual projects. Rebecca Lawlor offers her expertise and experience as instructor. for more information, contact 648-5402 or cushmanlibrary@yahoo.com.
This week’s meeting of BrattleMasters, the Brattleboro chapter of Toastmasters, will feature two speech contests. The public is invited to attend but only members may compete. Come to the Marlboro College Graduate Center, 28 Vernon St., Thursday at 6 p.m. The winners of each contest will advance to the next level where they will compete against the winners of clubs in Rutland, Barre, Montpelier, and West Lebanon, N.H.
For more information, visit http://brattleboro.toastmastersclubs.org
“Colrain, 1896: A Snapshot” will be the topic of the next Colrain Historical Society program Thursday. With old photos, anecdotes and narrative, Belden Merims will describe life in the town before the coming of the Colrain-Shelburne Falls trolley that year. This program continues the series devoted to transportation in Colrain, from the earliest paths and roads to the trolley and how it changed Colrain. The event will be in the Stacy Barn behind the Pitt House at 8 Main Road. The program begins at 7:30 p.m., following a business meeting at 7. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information call Belden at 624-3453.
Danielle Hartnet of 184 Jacksonville Road has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester.
If you have Type II diabetes or prediabetes, the New England Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization, in partnership with the Healthy Living program at LifePath is offering a workshop series that can teach you how to remain active and improve your quality of life. The Diabetes Self-Management workshop series will be Mondays from Sept. 12 to Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Greenfield Senior Center.
Topics covered during the workshops include stress management, communication with healthcare providers, preventing complications related to diabetes, exercise, and healthy eating.
For more information and to register, contact Marcus Chiaretto, Healthy Living Program Coordinator at LifePath, at 413-773-5555, ext. 2304, 978-544-2259, ext. 2304, or mchiaretto@LifePathMA.org.
Greenfield Moose Family Center: A pasta meal is served Wednesday 6 p.m. at the center. the cost is $7. Open to members and guests. A line dance is at 7.
The RECOVER Project: The RECOVER Project hosts a daily “All Recovery Meeting” each morning Monday — Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m at 68 Federal St. Open to all to discuss recovery, no matter what path that recovery has taken. All walks of recovery welcome. Meetings are held in the front community room. “Eddie’s Group” is held every Tuesday from 3 to 4 p.m. in the RPX. For more information call: 774-5489. Please come join us.
Gamblers Anonymous: Gamblers Anonymous Support Group, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Recover Project. Use 1 Osgood St. entrance. for more information, call 325-1389.
Family United Network: The Family United Network (FUN) Center is at The Salasin Center, 474 Main St. Open hours are Thursdays, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Fun for the whole family; all ages welcome. For more information, contact Stacey at 774-4307, ext. 4, or email slangknecht@wmtcinfo.org.
CAP seeks recruits: Franklin County Cadet Squadron, CAP, meets Thursdays, 6:45 to 9 p.m. Greenfield Teen Center, Sanderson Street. Call Maj. Gary Longley at 773-9331 for more information. CAP is seeking new recruits, ages 12 to 18. If interested call the number above.
Al-Anon: Struggles for Intimacy, Thursday, 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., Recover Project, 68 Federal St. Anyone who feels her/his life has been affected by close contact with a problem drinker is eligible for membership in Al-Anon or Alateen. Online at www.al-anon.org.
Naranon Family Groups: Naranon Family Groups is a support group for families suffering with a loved one who is struggling with an addiction to Opiates or other substances. The group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 25 Church St. for more information contact cardito809@gmail.clom.
New Salem Library Tween & Teen News: Need a break from school? Come to the New Salem Library, 23 South Main St., Tween & Teen group and play ping pong, videos games, use the 3D pens and meet the new coordinator. Learn MAGIC from Throckmorton, a wizard trying to earn himself a teaching position at Hogwarts. If Throckmorton can prove his teaching ability with lowly Muggles, then he will be granted a faculty position at Hogwarts. “Magic for Muggles” will be Sept. 14 at 3 p.m.
The Tween & Teen program is for 11 to 18 year olds only and takes place every Wednesday at the library from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Children can ride the bus to the library.
Sept. 7 at 7 p.m., join us at the library to discuss Tom Robbin’s book “Jitterbug Perfume.” For more information, call 978-544-6334.
Knitting in Northfield: Beginners, muddlers and experienced knitters are invited to drop by any Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. to knit, chat, exchange helpful hints and share ideas. the group is led by Kathy O’Shea, graduate of WEBS expert knitting program. It takes place at Dickinson Memorial Library, 115 Main St. For more information, call 498-2455.
Tai Chi led by Lois Bascom runs every Thursday morning from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the Senior Center. Movements follow the program designed by Dr. Lam with easy forms and repetition. Good for improving balance and stability. Program is open to all.
School year Playgroups: Frontier Regional CFCE presents School year Playgroups for babies and children, infant to age 5, and their caregivers, Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sunderland elementary School. Does not run during school vacations and winter school closings.
Emergency Basic Needs program: this is a program of Montague Catholic Social Ministries and is open Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon, for resources and referrals. If you have questions or want to make an appointment, call Mary at 863-4804, ext. 1002, or email BasicNeeds@mcsmcommunity.org. to access Emergency Basic Needs, buzz No. 103 at the Moltenbrey entrance on Third Street.
Playgroup: A program of Montague Catholic Social Ministries meets Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, 78 Avenue A. This informal, drop in playgroup for parents, caregivers and children younger than 8 offers music, movement and other early literacy activities, unstructured playtime, and time for parent to connect, a kids Clothing Exchange and a parent Resource lending library. For more information, contact Mary King at 863-4804, ext. 1005 or email mary.king@gmrsd.com.
RSVP volunteer program: RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) helps adults who are 55 and older find meaningful local volunteer opportunities. Share your life time of experience, meet new friends and help nonprofits in your community who depend on volunteer assistance. Contact Pat Sicard at RSVP, 584-1300,ext. 183 or email psicard@hampshirecog.org.
Computer Resource Center: Looking to improve your skills to make yourself stand out in today’s market? Harmon Personnel Services in Greenfield offers free computerized training with more than 1,000 selections to choose from. Tutorials are self-guided allowing you to learn at your own pace. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Resource Center will be closed between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Prior appointments are preferred. For more information, call Harmon Personnel at 774-7847 or visit: www.harmonpersonnel.com.
Community meals: Wednesdays, Salvation Army, 72 Chapman St. Breakfast from 8 to 10; coffee and soup, 10 to 11, and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon. Also on Wednesdays, Second Congregational Church, 16 Court Square, 5:30 p.m.
Free blood pressure screening: Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, 164 High St., Greenfield. No registration required.
Free hearing screenings: Baystate Rehabilitation Care, 48 Sanderson St., Greenfield. For an appointment, call 773-2227.
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 western Mass., Brattleboro and northern Vermont, call 773-7394 or 783-4198.
Child Care/Preschool/Home-visiting: the Parent-Child Development Center, serving families with children birth to kindergarten age and expectant women for more than 40 years, offers free Head Start preschool, free head Start and early Head Start home visiting programs and child care in Franklin/Hampshire counties. Spanish speaking services available. Call 475-1405.
ICRC at LifePath: The Information and Caregiver Resource Center at LifePath has answers to all your questions about elder services/caregiver support. LifePath resource consultants are experts in finding the information you need to solve any problem. If we don’t have the answer, we will find someone who can help you. Contact ICRC at LifePath at 773-5555 or 978-544-2259.
Free mediation: Landlords/tenants can save money and time using free eviction prevention mediation services. The Mediation & Training Collaborative is offering meditation at no cost to help resolve housing related problems before they go to court. for more information call 475-1504 or 475-1503.
Foster Care Review: Volunteers needed to serve on three person panels making decisions about children in foster care. Volunteers are needed in Greenfield and Holyoke. volunteers must be 18 or older and participate in a day and a half training. For an application and more information, contact Carol Judd at 452-3373 or email: carol.judd@statema.us.
Lawyer Referral Service website: Massachusetts Bar Association has launched a new lawyer Referral Service Website www.MassLawhelp.com with answers to the most common legal questions and serves as an online channel for the LRS to connect members of the public with local attorney who have the appropriate experience.