Next ‘Theater of Ideas’ program to discuss book

GREENFIELD — As part of The LAVA Center’s next monthly “Theater of Ideas” community conversations, attendees will discuss Robin Wall Kimmerer’s November 2024 book “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” on Friday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m.

The book is a reframing of economics in terms that shift readers from thinking about scarcity and acquisition to abundance and sharing. Federal Street Books carries this title and it is also available at the Greenfield Public Library.

Senior Center group explores making connections

GREENFIELD — Social worker Irene Woods will lead “Connections,” a group exploring ways to be proactive about making connections with others, at the Greenfield Senior Center on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Advance registration is required. Space is limited to 11. Call 413-772-1517, ext. 0 or stop by the center’s front desk to sign up. Seniors from all towns are welcome.

Get involved with game shows at Senior Center

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Senior Center invites seniors to take part in game shows with host Kevin Richman on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Participants will play in teams in the style of “Family Feud” and “Concentration.” Prizes will be available.

Advance registration and Senior Center membership (free) are required for this free program, as space is limited. To sign up, stop by the Senior Center’s front desk or call 413-772-1517, ext. 0.

Greenfield student makes Simmons University dean’s list

BOSTON — Greenfield resident Michaela O’Donnell was named to the dean’s list at Simmons University for the spring semester.

To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work in classes using the letter grade system.

Raffle winners announced

GREENFIELD — The Blessed Trinity Rosary Society has announced its raffle winners. They are:

  • Tess Leete — Lottery ticket wreath.
  • Bea Cormier — Large fold-up travel bag.
  • Norma Patten — Framed picture.
  • Kathy Eichorn — $50 Big Y gift card.
  • Kraig Kearns — Pail of Lottery tickets.
  • Doug Bruce — $25 gift card to 99 Restaurant.
  • Tess Leete — $50 Foster’s Supermarket gift card.
  • Sharon Dobias — Personalized baby gift.
  • Anne Echeverria — $50 Foster’s Supermarket gift card.
  • Lori Giles — $25 gift card to 99 Restaurant.