Kiwanis Club of Bernardston: Tuesdays, Vets Club, Hartwell Street. Social time, 6 p.m.; dinner meeting 6:30. Open to public.
Deerfield Recreation Department will offer Mad Science Engineering Explorers: Design and build skyscrapers and bridges, construct a geodesic dome, design simple machines using pulleys screws and levers.
Another summer offering will be “Let’s Gogh Art — Splish Splash Art Blast.” Learn about the fascinating world of sea creatures by designing beach hats, sunglasses and T-shirts. Create a variety of crafts by painting, ceramics and stained glass. Week of July 25 to 29, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost $139. Registration forms online www.deerfieldma.us or contact Sue Antonellis at suea@town.deerfield.ma.us
Historic Deerfield: The study of historic buildings to pinpoint the initial period of construction and the methods and materials available to determine the evolution of that structure is the focus of the upcoming symposium, Buildings Archaeology: An Integrated Approach to Understanding Historic Structures, at Historic Deerfield. Geared toward both professionals practicing in all aspects of the preservation field as well as owners of historic structures, the symposium will be Saturday, July 16 from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Deerfield Community Center, 16 Memorial Street, Deerfield. The symposium will feature lectures and presentations from notable speakers on the topic of building archaeology. To view the complete schedule and to register online, visit www.historic-deerfield.org/bas or contact Julie Orvis at 413-775-7179 to register by telephone.
GriefShare grief recovery support group: Meets at Living Waters Assembly of God 450 Davis St, Greenfield every Tuesday at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. GriefShare topics include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” “Guilt and Anger” and many more topics. Anyone experiencing grief from now or from the past is welcome to attend these sessions. For more information, call Living Waters Church at 413-773-9506.
Baystate Franklin Medical Center is offering three new support groups for individuals with special needs in our community. All three groups are free; advance registration is not necessary:
The Caregiver Support Group was formed to support caregivers in the emotionally and physically taxing role of taking care of loved ones who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to take care of themselves. All caregivers and family members are welcome. The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, 2 to 3 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room, 48 Sanderson St. (BFMC’s Medical Office Building). For more information on the Caregiver Support Group, contact Poppi Kelley, 413-325-4050.
The second new group, the Stroke Support Group takes place the third Tuesday of the month, 10 to 11 a.m., Conference Room C. The next meeting will take place Tuesday, July 18. Light refreshments available. Diane Stephan, RN, BSN, Emergency Department nurse educator and stroke coordinator at BFMC, will facilitate the group. The goals of the new support group are to promote an atmosphere of caring and cooperation, promote new goals and friendships for stroke survivors and their families and caregivers, and to renew hope and encourage independence. All stroke survivors, their family members and caregivers are welcome. For more information on the Stroke Support Group, contact Diane Stephan, 413-773-2641, or email diane.stephan@baystatehealth.org.
Newly formed this winter, the Amputee Support Group has a goal of assisting amputees in their daily lives by offering them the opportunity to share ideas and support each other. Sohail Waien, MD, BFMC hospitalist, facilitates this group. The Amputee Support Group generally meets the third Thursday of the month, 5 to 6:30 p.m., in the BFMC Conference Rooms, off the main entrance. As there are exceptions to the schedule, attendees should request a detailed schedule. The next meeting will take place Thursday, July 28 (fourth Thursday) in Conference Room C. Friends and family members are also welcome. For more information, contact Sohail.waienMD@baystatehealth.org.Baystate Franklin Medical Center is now offering three new support groups for individuals with special needs in our community. All three groups are free; advance registration is not necessary.
The Salasin Center: 474 Main St., the home of the Greenfield Women’s Resource Center and Family United Networks FUN Center. Mondays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Women’s Center Open ours. Tuesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Nurturing Program for Families in Recovery, ongoing. Free child care, call Lynn Norwood to join the group at 774-4307, ext. 3; 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., women’s Center Open Hours; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Journey Dance in the RPX, 1 Osgood St., or enter through the Recover Project, 68 Federal St., ongoing. Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Women’s Peer Writing Group, ongoing; 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Drumming Group with Strong Oak. (Call Strong Oak to join at 961-9167). Thursday, 1 to 3 p.m., ongoing peer to peer Art Group; 4 to 6:30 p.m., Family F.U.N. Center: open FUN time for the whole family. All ages welcome. Note: additional groups and events subject to change. For a detailed list of what is happening at the center from month to month, view the monthly calendars at www.salasincenter.org. Also “like” us on Facebook for updates and information.
Resources include: women/children’s clothing exchange; access to computers, free Internet and WiFi, printer/copier access; resource library and community support information; arts and crafts supplies for use while at the center and free coffee and snacks when available. For more information, contact Stacey at 774-4307, ext. 4 or slangknecht@wmtcinfo.org.
Voices/Visions/Extreme States Support Group: this group, sponsored by the Western Mass Recovery Learning Community, offers free weekly meetings, Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 74 Federal St. Open to people who hear voices, see visions or experience extreme states. No registration required. For information, call or text Matthew at 687-7042 or email Cindi at cindi@cindioldham.com.
Yoga Beginnings: new to yoga or returning to it? Small classes, individual help, slow pace. Green River Yoga, Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Drop ins, $15; six weeks, $75. Free introductory class. Contact Gail Connor at gconnor@comcast.net or 522-0417.
The RECOVER Project: The RECOVER Project hosts a daily “All Recovery Meeting” each morning Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. 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. Please come join us. For more information call: 774-5489.
Kiwanis Club of Greenfield: Meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge on Wisdom Way. Dinner at 6:15. Visitors welcome. For more information contact Jo Corrinet at 427-2075 or email corrinet@comcast.net.
Al-anon Meeting: Wednesday, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Beacon Light, Second Congregational Church, Court Square. Ring bell at side door. 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. www.al-anon.org.
Bingo at the Moose: Bingo at the Moose Family Center, 20 School St., Tuesdays. Doors open at 4 p.m., bingo begins at 6:15. Open to the public.
Free Acupuncture Clinic: For veterans and their families, Wednesdays, 5 to 7 p.m. Drop in clinic at Greenfield Community Acupuncture, 345 Main St., second floor. Treatments reduce stress. help sleep. No appointment required. For information, contact Karen at 768-8333.
Community Meal: The Salvation Army, 72 Chapman St. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at noon. Open to all who are hungry.
Alhzeimer’s Caregiver Support Groups: Michael and Marjorie Paton hold an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group on the third Tuesday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Congregational Church at the common, church basement. The Patons are affiliated with the Alzheimer’s Association of Mass/N.H. chapter. The group is open to all persons caring for an individual suffering from Alzheimer’s type dementia. For more information: mmpaton@yahoo.com, 498-5995.
New Salem Library is buying a Playstation 4 for teens. Also, free lunch will be served for children ages up to 18 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. through the summer. The library will be opened Wednesdays from 1 to 5:30 p.m. all summer.
Dementia Caregiver’s Support Group: (before first and third Wednesdays) Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m. at LifePath (formerly Franklin County Home Care Corp.), 330 Montague City Road, large conference room. Free group meets the first and third Wednesday of the month. For more information, call Molly Chambers group facilitator at 773-5555, ext. 2229 or 978-544-2259, ext. 2229.
Free Playgroup: Come Play & Learn, a free playgroup for parents/caregivers with children, infant to age 5, first Tuesday of the month, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Dickinson Memorial Library, Main Street. The playgroup follows the public school calendar. sponsored by Pioneer Valley Regional School District CFCE. For more information, contact Deb Wood at 498-2660 or email woodd@pvrsdk12.org.
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Chapter 179, meets Tuesdays, Shelburne-Buckland Community Center, 53 Main St. Weigh-in from 6:30 to 7 p.m., program from 7 to 7:45. Free first visit. Contact Mary Cromack at 625-0127.
Eagles Auxiliary: Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Eagles Hall, State Street. The Auxiliary meets the first and third Tuesday of the month.
Community Clothes Closet: Community outreach of Trinity Church. Free clothing for all ages. Open to the public on the second, third and fourth Wednesday of the month, noon to 6 p.m. Donations of clean clothing and bedding accepted any time. Located at the lower level of Cowell Gym, 51 Maple St., for more information, call the church at 625-2341.
Fraternal Order of Eagles: Shelburne Falls Eagles 2758 meet Wednesday, 7 p.m. at 52 State St. The club meets the first and third Wednesday of the month.
MEGAdance Zumba Fitness: Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Buckland-Shelburne Regional School cafeteria. First class free. Call Megan at 552-6288 for more information or visit Facebook at MEGAdance Zumba Fitness.
Preschool Story Time: Wednesday, 11 a.m., Tilton Library, 75 North Main St.
Free Drop-In Playgroup: Frontier Regional CFCE Free Drop-in Playgroup for children, infant to age 5 and their caregivers. Tuesdays and Friday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sunderland elementary School, Swampfield Drive. Direct Questions to Karen Green at 665-1151, ext. 46.
TFHS Alumni Association: the Turners Falls Alumni Association will meet Wednesday, 7 p.m., Montague Elks Club. Anyone with interest welcome.
Free Weekly Playgroup: Wednesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wendell Free Library, led by Sylvia Wetherby. For children, infants to age 5, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Union 28 community Network for Children. For more information, contact Gillian Budine at 978-544-5157 or email: budine@erving.com.
Reiki share: Tuesdays, noon to 2 p.m., Stone Mountain Reiki, 9 Masterson Road. Free. Reiki share is a chance to give and receive Reiki in an atmosphere of friendship and love. For more information, call 665-8382 or email cecelia@stonemountainreiki.com.
Learn to cope: A support network for families affected by addiction, has weekly support meetings Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Greenfield Community College’s main building, Room C-208. Meetings, free and confidential, are run by trained facilitators and offer hope, support, education and resources. Free overdose education and Narcan, the opioid overdoes reversal drug, available at each weekly meeting. For more information, call Marcy Julian at 508-404-3539 or email mjulian@learn2cope.org. www.learn2cope.org.