Compassionate Accountable Conversations
2026-07-13 10:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Online via Zoom
Join us on July 13, 14, and 17, 10:30am-2:30pm Eastern Time
Compassionate Accountable Conversations is a three-day training series preparing individuals, communities, organizations, and coalitions that are strengthening their transformative work towards healing and equity-based relationships in divisive times. Sometimes we engage with people who are exhibiting habits of dominance within their interpersonal conflict. We may also notice these habits within our own interventions. When this happens, we need to be prepared to hold Compassionate Accountable Conversations that help interrupt dominance patterns and safely create the conditions where change becomes possible.

In-Service Training - Veterns Benefits Administration
2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
Description: The training will focus on: Providing an overview of the Veteran Benefits
Administration (VBA) benefits available to Veterans and their families. Participants will learn how to assist Veterans, their families, and survivors in understanding the wide range of benefits available to them and how to successfully apply. The session will
highlight how to become eligible for Service-Connected Compensation , Non-Service Connected (NSC) Pension, and Survivors’ Benefits. By the end of the training, participants will have a clear understanding of how VBA can guide individuals through the benefits
process with accuracy, clarity, and care.
Presented by: Patrick Bailey, Legal Administrative Specialist of the Veteran Benefits Administration
Learning Outcomes:
In this training, staff will be able to:
Identify eligibility criteria for compensation and pension from the VA.
Discuss the Claims Process
Apply knowledge and assist consumers in how to file a claim
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please note: Participants are sent a unique join-link sent in their registration confirmation email. This allows direct access to the meeting.

Celebrity Bartender Night
2026-07-30 17:30 - 19:30
The Rumbleseat Bar & Grille
482 Springfield St, Chicopee, MA 01013
Raise a glass and have some fun at our Celebrity Bartender event, where local celebrities take over the bar to mix drinks and raise funds for a meaningful cause. From 5:30 – 7:30pm, enjoy an evening of entertainment and support the Officer Angela Santiago Financial Aid Fund. All tips and proceeds benefit the Club, helping provide financial assistance to families in need.

Mindful Miles 5K
2026-08-15 08:00 - 12:00
Mindful Miles 5K is Gándara Center’s annual community run and walk that brings people together to support mental health and recovery services across Massachusetts. The event raises funds for programs serving more than 18,000 children, adults, and families each year. Participants, sponsors, and community partners join the run to strengthen access to culturally responsive care and help ensure support remains available when people need it most.

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This year’s event continues the “On the Road to Our Golden Jubilee” theme as Gándara Center approaches its 50th anniversary in 2027. Every step taken during Mindful Miles helps move mental health forward and sustain programs that support individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth.

60's Groovy Gala at Berkshire Hills Music Academy
2026-09-19 17:00 - 22:00 | Berkshire Hills Music Academy, 48 Woodbridge St, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
Get ready for a far-out evening of psychedelic style, retro rhythms, and flower-power flair! This retro evening will feature music, dinner, dancing, and auctions — all in support of the participants and programs that make BHMA so special. We’re turning back the clock and turning up the fun. It’s time to party like it’s 1969! As we build toward this special night, we invite you to be part of it in a meaningful way. Sponsorship is one of the most effective ways to support BHMA while also celebrating alongside our community. Each level offers a unique opportunity to engage, be recognized, and make a lasting difference. Visit berkshirehills.org/groovygala to learn how to make an impact and purchase tickets. Whether you’re a longtime member of our community or new to BHMA, we’d love to welcome you to campus for a joyful night of celebration, connection, and fun!
