Friends of Northfield Senior Center holding Cruise Night
NORTHFIELD — The Friends of the Northfield Senior Center’s Cruise Night will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Northfield Golf Club’s Beech House, located at 31 Holton St. The rain date is Oct. 8.
Artist’s reception coming up for ‘Reflections’ exhibit
NORTHFIELD — An artist’s reception for Carol Pike’s photography exhibit at Dickinson Memorial Library will be held Friday, Oct. 2, from 10 to 11 a.m., timed with the library’s First Friday coffee social. There will be baked goods and hot drinks.
The exhibit is called “Reflections” and will be on display through the end of October. The photos can be viewed during the library’s open hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 7 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Next puzzle swap set for Oct. 3
NORTHFIELD — The next puzzle swap at Dickinson Memorial Library will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Visitors are advised to park behind the library and come in through the side door, then turn left to find the Community Room containing the puzzles.
For more information, email friendsofdml01360@gmail.com.
Public invited to event honoring Russell Deane
BERNARDSTON — An event honoring Russell Deane, the Greenfield Recorder’s Citizen of the Year in 2024, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bernardston Senior Center.
The program will feature excerpts from a video of Deane answering questions and telling stories from his 98 years, followed by a question-and-answer session with Deane and the videographers. The event is open to the public.
Bank rep to speak at Senior Center
NORTHFIELD — Join Kerri Lynch from Greenfield Savings Bank’s Compliance Department on Monday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m. for a discussion on fiduciary accounts, including the documentation the bank requires to remain compliant with policies.
Oct. 5: Sara Snyder to perform
BERNARDSTON — As part of the Monday Cafe at the Bernardston Senior Center, Sara Snyder will perform on Monday, Oct. 5, at 3 p.m.
Guests are advised to make reservations for food, which follows the performance at 4 p.m., by calling 413-648-5319 by Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Just before Snyder’s show, at 2:30 p.m., the Senior Center will offer a Harvest Pie Social. The event will include seasonal pies topped with whipped cream.
Oct. 6: Learn about Medicare health plans
NORTHFIELD — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will present Medicare health plan options during a talk at the Northfield Senior Center on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m.
The one-hour presentation is geared toward individuals on Medicare or approaching Medicare who may have questions about their health plan or other available plan types. The program will focus on the differences between Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, and explain when enrollees can switch plans. Everyone can attend regardless of insurance coverage.
RSVP for monthly meal by Oct. 7
NORTHFIELD — The Northfield Senior Center’s next monthly meal will be held Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 12:30 p.m. The center will celebrate Oktoberfest with brats, schweineschnitzel, kraut and other samplings, plus a dessert, for $10.
The Farley String Band will provide music and Christine Copeland will share information about Greenfield Community College’s Backyard Oasis podcast.
Space is limited, so attendees are asked to RSVP by Oct. 7. Call 413-498-2901, ext. 123.
Two painting sessions on horizon
NORTHFIELD — Two painting sessions are scheduled at the Northfield Senior Center on Tuesdays, Oct. 6 and Oct. 13, at 1 p.m. No previous painting experience is necessary.
The $5 fee includes a canvas board and paints. Space is limited to 10 participants per
class and advance registration is required. Call 413-498-2901, ext. 123.