“Healthy Bones and Balance” for bone health, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., St. John’s corner. Free. For more information, call 625-2502.
“Come Play and Learn” is a free playgroup for parents/caregivers with children, infants to age 5, on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Bernardston Elementary School Gymnasium, 37 School St. The playgroup will follow the public school calendar. Sponsored by PVRSD CFCE. For more information, contact Deb Wood at 413-648-5450 or woodd@pvrsdk12.org.
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, crafts and a 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 are welcome to enjoy the company of others while completing their individual projects. Rebecca Lawlor offers her expertise and experience as instructor. For more information, call 648-5402 or email: cushmanlibrary@yahoo.com.
Dean’s List: Julia Wallace of Gill has made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 semester at High Point University, High Point, N.C. She is the daughter of Jason and Joanne Wallace of Gill.
Home technology presentation: Stavros Building Services will host a free presentation on cost effective modifications using the newest assistive technologies to make your home safe and comfortable on Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m at Greenfield Senior Center, 54 High St., Suite 2. Stavros builders are dedicated to helping seniors independently.
Stress relief: On Friday at 1 p.m., learn about stress relief and simple solutions toward a better life. Jennifer Calantropio, registered pharmacist at Walgreen’s in Greenfield, will discuss causes, signs and symptoms of stress. She will also discuss how stress is different as a person ages and medical reasons why it is bad for us. She will offer tips on how to avoid/manage stress and alternative therapies. Free. To register for these programs, call 772-1517, ext. 0.
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.
Knights of Columbus: Lt. John J. Galvin Council No. 133 of Greenfield will meet Thursday, 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church’s parish hall. Meetings take place the third Thursday of the month.
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 children, infant to age 5, and their caregivers on Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Sunderland Elementary School. Does not run during school vacations or 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. For more information, 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, at 78 Avenue A. This informal, drop-in playgroup for parents, caregivers and children under age 8 offers music, movement, early literacy activities, unstructured playtime, a kids clothing exchange, a parent resource lending library and and time for parents to connect. 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 lifetime of experience, meet new friends and help nonprofits in your community. Contact Pat Sicard at RSVP at 584-1300, ext. 183 or email psicard@hampshirecog.org.
Community meals: Wednesdays, Salvation Army, 72 Chapman St. Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m.; coffee and soup, 10 to 11 a.m., and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon. Also on Wednesdays at 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.
Child care/preschool/home-visiting: The Parent-Child Development Center, serving families with children under 5 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 for more information.
Franklin Area Survival Center: The thrift store at the Franklin Area Survival Center is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food pantry hours remain the same, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The center is at 96 Fourth St., Turners Falls.
Breastfeeding Support Group: The group meets Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to noon, Obstetrics Classroom, third floor of Baystate Franklin Medical Center, led by Suzanne Stoneham. The group is for mothers who are breastfeeding infants. Moms are welcome to bring their infants to the group. For more information, call the Birth Place at BFMC at 773-2359.
Stutterers Support Group: A new support group for persons who stutter, sponsored by the National Stuttering Association and led by Carla Bernier, speech language pathologist. The group meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 15 Brewster Court, Northampton. Anyone interested should call in advance at 586-1945 or email: carla@comtherapy.com. This is the only such support group in the Pioneer Valley.