ACOA Al-Anon: For adults raised by alcoholic caretakers/parents. Meets every Saturday, 10 a.m., Athol Hospital’s conference room.
Valley Time Trade: On Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the Green Fields Market meeting room, 144 Main St. There will be a free orientation required to become a Valley Time Trade member. No registration required. Bring a laptop or tablet if possible. See www.valleytimetrade.org for more information.
The Food Bank January 2017 Brown Bag food distribution for qualifying seniors will take place Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Greenfield Senior Center, 54 High St., Suite 2.
Family United Network: The Family United Network (F.U.N.) Center is at The Salasin Center, 474 Main St., Thursdays, 4 to 6:30 p.m., a fun time for the whole family. All ages welcome. For more information, contact Stacy at 774-4307, ext. 4, or visit: slangknecht@wmcinfo.org.
Vet to Vet: The RECOVER Project and the Recovery Learning Community offer “Vet to Vet” every Thursday, 3 to 4:30 p.m., at 74 Federal St. This collaboration is for all veterans, regardless of discharge status, to offer support when the civilian world is a challenge. For more information, contact Tim at 475-0226.
Circle of Moms: Meets Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, Community Action Family Center, 90 Federal St. Free parking, childcare and snacks. For more information, call 774-1000.
Community Action’s Family Center: The Family Center, 90 Federal St., offers play and learn groups, parent support groups and special early literacy events. The staff can help answer questions you have on topics like parenting, discipline, child development and school readiness. Free books, clothing and diapers on site. Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 475-1553. Find us on Facebook.
Free ongoing classes: The Literacy Project in Greenfield offers free programs including: ongoing basic education classes, GED preparation classes, job readiness workshops, college transition workshops and academic counseling services. For more information, call 774-3935 or visit: www.literacyproject.org.
Benefits Counseling Program: Are you age 60 or older and worried abut your home heating bill? Income eligible seniors can find help through LifePath benefits counseling program. LifePath will help file an application for fuel assistance and find other ways to save you money. Contact Gretchen Smith at 773-5555 for more information.
Healthy Aging Program: The program at LifePath promotes wellness and independence among older adults. Workshops on chronic disease self management, healthy eating, prevention of falls and walking groups available. To volunteer as a peer leader/trainer or to find a workshop in your community, contact Lesley Kayan at 773-5555, ext. 2297, or 978-544-2259, ext. 2297.
Come play pitch at Northfield senior center on Friday at 10 a.m.
Free ongoing classes: The Literacy Project North Quabbin offers ongoing free programs including: basic education classes, GED preparation classes and academic counseling services. Visit The Literacy Project North Quabbin at 34 North Main St. For more information, call 978-544-8917 or visit: www.literacyproject.org.
Community supper: West County community supper, Fridays, Trinity Church, Severance Street, Shelburne Falls. Coffee and tea at 5 p.m., supper at 5:30. Supper sponsored by caring groups and organizations.
Free medical clinic: Trailside Health at 111 Bridge St., downtown Shelburne Falls. It is on the FRTA bus route. The free clinic takes place every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Call 625-6240 for more information.
Time for Mothers: Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free early-literacy child care provided to children ages birth to 8 at the Family Center, 78 Ave. A, while mothers meet at the Women’s Center, 41 Third St. The Women’s Center provides a computer lab/internet service, community resources, arts and crafts, peer support and gently used clothing. Call Christine for information at 863-4804, ext. 1003, or email christine@mcsmcommunity.org. Both centers are programs of Montague Catholic Social Ministries.
Rehabilitation services at BFMC: Rehabilitation Services at Baystate Franklin Medical Center, 48 Sanderson St. For more information or to schedule a free screening, call 773-2227.
Information and Caregiver Resource Center: The ICRC at LifePath has answers to all 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. If we don’t have the answer, we will find someone who does. Contact the ICRC at 773-5555 or 978-544-2259 or email info@lifepathma.org. Go online to learn more at lifepathma.org.
Overeaters Anonymous: Free meetings every week. In Greenfield on 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 Massachusetts, 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 over 40, 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. In Franklin County, call 475-1405 for more information.
Join us: More than 600 RSVP of Hampshire and Franklin Counties active adults 55 and older give a few hours weekly to improve their communities. RSVP has many volunteer openings close to home to fit your interests, skills, and time availability. Contact Pat at psicard@hampshirecog.org or 413-387-4558 for more information.