Veterans Agent Town Hall Hours: Brian Brooks, veterans officer from the Greenfield office of the Department of Veterans’ Services, and Curt Pichette, Ashfield’s veterans Agent, provide office hours at Ashfield Town Hall on the second Thursday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. Veterans are invited to stop for information on services available and with any questions they may have.
Healthy Bones and Balance: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., St. John’s corner. Free. for more information, call 625-2502.
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, craft and 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 each work on their own projects. Rebecca Lawlor offers her expertise and experience as instructor. For more information, contact 648-5402 or cushmanlibrary@yahoo.com.
Hilltown Holistic Center, 486 Main St.,will host an open house on Friday from 1 to 7 p.m. Greenfield’s Mayor Martin will officiate a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. Tour the new center and enjoy essential oil infused snacks and beverages. Learn about modalities, workshops and classes. Some practitioners will be on hand. 413-345-0490 or HilltownHolistic.com
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.
The RECOVER Project: The project hosts a daily All Recovery Meeting each morning Monday through Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m at 68 Federal St. Open to all to discuss recovery — no matter what path that recovery has taken. . Meetings are held in the front community room. Eddie’s Group is held every Tuesday from 3 to 4 p.m. Please come join us. For more information call: 774-5489.
Gamblers Anonymous: Support group, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Recover Project. Use 1 Osgood St. entrance. For more information, call 413-325-1389.
Family United Network: The Family United Network (FUN) Center is at The Salasin Center, 474- Main St. Open hours are Thursdays, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Fun for the whole family; all ages welcome. For more information, contact Stacey at 413-774-4307, ext. 4, or email slangknecht@wmtcinfo.org.
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.
CAP seeks recruits: Franklin County Cadet Squadron meets Thursdays, 6:45 to 9 p.m. Greenfield Teen Center, Sanderson Street. Call Maj. Gary Longley at 413-773-9331 for more information. CAP is seeking new recruits, ages 12 to 18. If interested, call the number above.
Al-Anon: Struggles for Intimacy, Thursday, 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., Recover Project, 68 Federal St. 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. Al-Anon is online at www.al-ano0n.org.
Naranon Family Groups: Naranon Family Groups is a support group for families suffering with a loved one who is struggling with an addiction to opiates or other substances. The group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 25 Church St. For more information contact cardito809@gmail.clom.
Knitting in Northfield: Beginners, muddlers and experienced knitters are invited to drop by any Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., to knit, chat, exchange helpful hints and share ideas. The group is led by Kathy O’Shea, graduate of WEBS expert knitting program. It takes place at Dickinson Memorial Library, 115 Main St. For more information, call 498-2455.
“The New Democrat”: Loren Spivack will speak Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Room at the Fiske, Murphy, Mack Complex , 110 New Athol Road. Spivack is author of “The New Democrat” a parody history of the Obama administration. Spivack’s second book, “The Gorax,” is a parody of the environmental movement, starring Al Gore as the misguided gremlin who uses government to destroy prosperity without ever accomplishing even his own goals. His latest book is “The Wizard of IZ: A Parody of Hillary’s America.” Spivack will have copies of his books available for purchase and signing at the meeting. There will be a potluck. Sponsored by North Central Mass. Tea Party.
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 play groups: Frontier Regional CFCE presents school year ylaygroups for babies and children to age 5 and their caregivers, Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sunderland Elementary School. Does not run during school vacations and winter school closings.
Emergency Basic Needs program: A program of Montague Catholic Social Ministries. Open Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon, for resources and referrals. If you have questions or want to make an appointment, call Mary at 413-863-4804, 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, 78 Avenue A. This informal, drop- in playgroup for parents, caregivers and children younger than 8 offers music, movement and other early literacy activities, unstructured playtime time clothing exchange and a parent resource lending library. For more information, contact Mary King at 413-863-4804, 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 who depend on volunteer assistance. Contact Pat Sicard at RSVP, 413-584-1300, ext. 183, or email psicard@hampshirecog.org.
Computer Resource Center: Looking to improve your skills to make yourself stand out in today’s market? Harmon Personnel Services in Greenfield offers free computerized training with more than 1,000 selections to choose from. Tutorials are self-guided, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Resource Center will be closed between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Prior appointments are preferred. Harmon would like to reach as many people as possible as building more skills, especially in the area of software proficiency, is important in today’s economy. For more information, call Harmon Personnel at 413-774-7847 or visit: www.harmonpersonnel.com.
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, 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 413-773-2227.
Overeaters Anonymous: Free meetings every week. In Greenfield: 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 to locate meetings throughout western Massachusetts, Brattleboro and northern Vermont, call 413-773-7394.
Child Care, Preschool, Home-visiting: The Parent-Child Development Center, serving families with children birth to kindergarten age and expectant women for more than 40 years, offers free Head Start preschool, free Head Start home visiting programs and child care in Franklin/Hampshire counties. Spanish speaking services available. Call 413-475-1405.
Information for seniors at LifePath: The Information and Caregiver Resource Center at LifePath has answers to all your questions about elder services/caregiver support. LifePath 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 can help you. Contact ICRC at LifePath at 413-773-5555 or 978-544-2259.
Free mediation: Landlords/tenants can save money and time using free eviction prevention mediation services. The Mediation & Training Collaborative is offering meditation at no cost to help resolve housing-related problems before they go to court. For more information call 413-475-1504 or 413-475-1503.
Foster Care Review: Volunteers needed to serve on three person panels making decisions about children in foster care. For contact Carol Judd at 413-452-3373 or email: carol.judd@statema.us.