50th Online Auction Bidding Opens
2024-08-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | MA
We’re thrilled to celebrate five decades of dedicated service to older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their incredible caregivers. Your participation in this exciting auction not only promises a treasure trove of fantastic items but also helps us continue our mission of providing essential programs and support.
Get ready to bid, win, and make a meaningful impact! Let’s come together, have some fun, and ensure that everyone in our community can age with dignity and independence. Happy bidding!

60th Anniversary Kickoff Event
2024-08-07 09:30 - 11:30 | MA
We look forward to kicking off our 60th anniversary with a celebration and presentation of our 2024 scholarship award recipients.This event will be held at the UMass Amherst Center at Tower Square in Springfield on August 7th from 9:30-11:30 a.m.We hope you can join us to celebrate our six decades of success in our Springfield community, as well as wishing the best of luck to our scholarship recipients who are certain to have bright futures ahead!

Sunshine Village Annual Golf Tournament
2024-08-07 09:00 - 17:00 | MA
Join us for the
35th Annual Sunshine Village Golf Tournament!
Wednesday August 7, 2024, at the Chicopee Country Club
9:00 am Shotgun Start
SPONSORS register today! (using the form below)
THANK YOU TO OUR TOURNAMENT SPONSORS!
2024 SSV Closed Roster Golf Brochure
Any questions? Please e-mail Corinne Dumont at cdumont@sunshine.us or call her at 413/592-6142 X1113

First Time Home Buyers Workshop
2024-08-03 10:00 - 14:00 | MA
Join us for our First Home Buyer Workshop!
We look forward to helping you achieve your credit and savings goals!
We hope you can make it!
*You must attend both sessions to receive credit*

Agosto clases para compradores de casa por primera vez de way finders
2024-08-03 09:00 - 14:00 | MA
August 3 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
$50

Esta es una clase completa dividida en dos días:
3 y 10 de agosto.Horario: 9:00am a 2pm
La clase cubre todos los aspectos de la compra de una casa. Diseñado específicamente para compradores de vivienda por primera vez, la clase está certificada por CHAPA, HUD y MassHousing. Se requiere completar la clase para calificar para ciertos productos de asistencia financiera de la ciudad y algunos préstamos hipotecarios.

Grandparent Connect: A Summit of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren from Western Mass
2024-08-01 10:00 - 12:00 | MA

The Mediterranean Diet Eating for Longevity and Vitality
2024-07-31 18:00 - 19:00 | MA
A Healthier Way of Eating Series
Discover the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet and kickstart your wellness journey. Join Dina Dugan, RD, clinical dietitian, Baystate Noble Hospital, for a discussion that delves into what is a Mediterranean diet, practical meal plans and embracing a wholesome way of eating.
If you are interested in attending other virtual events, join our free Loyalty Programs, Senior Class and Baystate Health Every Woman for updates on events and articles.

Breast Feeding In Person Class
2024-07-29 12:00 - 13:00 | MA

WIC's 50th Birthday Celebration
2024-07-26 10:00 - 12:00 | MA

Coffee with a Recovery Coach
2024-07-25 08:00 - 10:00 | MA

Keeping Your Athlete in the Game: The Sports Medicine Perspective
2024-07-24 17:00 - 19:30 | MA
Learn about the latest care in sports medicine, how to prevent injury, managing concussions, and injury rehab from the Sports Medicine experts at Baystate Rehabilitation Care.
Speakers include:

Dr. Julio Martinez-Silvestrini, Medical Director of Baystate Rehabilitation Care
Dr. Zachary Schepart, Sports and Exercise Medicine
Zachary Marowitz, Psy.D., Clinical Supervisor, Baystate Neuropsychology Service
Tim Murphy, PT Clinical Rehab Supervisor Eastern Region Baystate Rehabilitation Care
Pam Proulx, PT Baystate Rehabilitation Care

This event is free and open to the public.
There will be giveaways and raffle prizes.

UCLA Memory Training
2024-07-24 15:00 - 17:00 | MA
UCLA Memory Training
Live Video Conference
For people with mild age-related memory challenges, Memory Training teaches memory-enhancing techniques and practical strategies to boost memory functioning.
Wednesdays, June 12–July 24
3–5 p.m.

Food Bank Family Farm Day Workshops
2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 | MA
When: April 20th, May 4th, June 15th, July 20th from 10am-12pm

Where: Cultivating for Community, 32 Shattuck Rd, Hadley MA 01035

Sign up by emailing the names and ages of your family to amandar@foodbankwma.org.

The Food Bank Farm and Kestrel Land Trust will be hosting Family Farm Days throughout the growing season! Families will learn about regenerative farming practices and The Food Bank’s to mission feed our neighbors in need and lead the community to end hunger. Volunteer activities include planting seedlings, maintaining farm beds, harvesting, and taking a nature walk on our 142 acre farm in Hadley.

July Massachusetts Landlord Workshop
2024-07-20 09:00 - 14:00 | MA
July 20 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
$119.95

This online workshop includes an overview of basic residential rental property management in Massachusetts that provides an introduction to the Massachusetts laws that govern the rental relationship. Important for all owners of rental properties, including owners of 2-4 family homes.
Topics covered include:
• Proper tenant screening
• Relations with tenants
• Lead paint laws
• Types of tenancies
• State Sanitary Code
• Fair housing laws
• The eviction process
• How to deal with drug problems
Trainer: H. John Fisher
Certificates of completion are awarded at the end of the session; this workshop satisfies the course requirement for first-time buyers of multi-family homes.

Coordinated Public Transit Listening Sessions
2024-07-18 15:00 - 16:30 | MA

Diabetes Self-Management
2024-07-13 10:30 - 12:30 | MA
In Person at The Brick House Community Resource Center, Turners Falls, MA, in collaboration with Montague Catholic Social Ministries
For adults with pre-diabetes or diabetes or their caregivers, this workshop teaches the basics of balancing medication, diet and exercise, techniques to deal with hyper/hypoglycemia and meal planning, stress reduction, and more.
Saturdays, July 13–August 17
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
En español: 1–2 p.m.

For more information or to register, contact Andi Waisman, Healthy Living Program Manager, at 413-773-5555 x2297 or 978-544-2259 x2297, or email awaisman@LifePathMA.org.

July Credit Success (Spanish)
2024-07-13 09:00 - 12:00 | MA
July 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
$10

Whether you want to buy a house or a car, pay off your student loan debt, or understand how to build your credit, Way Finders is here to help.
Our Credit Success Workshop provides the tools you need to reach your financial goals. Learn directly from a Way Finders’ certified counselor through interactive and engaging activities. After you complete your workshop, you will have the opportunity to meet with a HUD-certified housing counselor to discuss your individual goals.
There is a $10 fee to reserve your seat for the workshop. This fee will be refunded upon workshop completion.
Way Finders is dedicated to assisting low-to-moderate income clients achieve financial stability and success. You will not be turned away for inability to pay.
To request a one-time time waiver please contact our support department at homeownership@wayfinders.org or 413-233-1621.

Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT): Engaging Clients in Meaningful Change
2024-07-12 13:00 - 16:15 | Webinar
Live Interactive Webinar
Instructor: Ann Augustine, LICSW
Level: Intermediate
CEs: 3
Review CE accreditation and approvals for this course on tab above.
Ann Augustine, LICSW, will be facilitating a 3-hour training in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). ACT is an evidence-based treatment that uses mindfulness to help clients accept thoughts and feelings, connect with what matters most and take action towards creating a life that they feel has meaning and purpose. It has been found to be helpful for clients with many struggles including depression, anxiety, substance use and trauma and can be used with clients with OCD and psychosis. This training will be experiential, exploring the model through group discussion as well as individual and small group exercises. Accessible to those new to ACT, it will also be relevant for those who are familiar with the model and want to deepen their understanding.

First-time Homebuyer Workshop (English)
2024-07-10 17:30 - 20:30 | MA
July 10 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
$50

Become a certified first-time homebuyer with Way Finders! Learn from local real estate professionals about the homebuying process.
The course covers finding, financing, purchasing, and maintaining a home. Participants receive a certificate of completion that is necessary to access several down payment assistance programs and special mortgage products.
This is a three-part in-person workshop:
Wednesday, July 10, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, July 17, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, July 24, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Walk-ins are not accepted. Attendance for this workshop will be limited.
Cost of the workshop is $50 per household, nonrefundable.

Winning the Bedtime Battle with Your Sleepless Child
2024-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 | MA
Monday, July 1, 2024, 6-7 p.m.
Struggling with kids not sleeping through the night? Join Dr. Richard Zheng, pediatric sleep specialist, Baystate Sleep Medicine, for a discussion about what may be keeping your kiddo up at night as well as some proven techniques to help your restless child and reclaim peaceful slumbers for the whole family.
If you are interested in attending other virtual events, join our free Loyalty Programs, Senior Class and Baystate Health Every Woman for updates on events and articles.

Veteran Homeowner Repair Services Accepting Applications
2024-06-30 | Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity, 268 Cold Spring Ave, West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
Greater Springfield Habitat is accepting applications for veteran homeowners needing home repair services. Please call our office at 413-739-5503 to receive an application and home assessment. Open to any honorably discharged veteran must be able to provide a copy of DD214 to verify veteran status.

20th Annual Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy Conference
2024-06-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel, United States
Over the last 20 years the conference has been an important opportunity for self-advocates to connect, collaborate, learn, and celebrate each other’s accomplishments. This year we will focus on making and maintaining “Healthy Connections”. Community, solidarity, and human connection are driving forces of our movement. While we endeavor to grow as individuals, we also recognize the meaningful ways that others contribute to our journey. We also know that when people work together revolutionary things happen. We look forward to you celebrating 20 years of advocacy with us!
For more information, please contact Amber Pettell, Peer Coordinator at apettell@wmtcinfo.org.

In-Person Post-Purchase Workshop
2024-06-28 09:00 - 12:30 | MA
June 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
FREE

If you’ve already purchased your home, join our In-person Post-Purchase workshop for a fun-filled workshop of interactive learning and home care demonstrations from our partnering presenters. Lunch is included, and you might even win a door prize!
Our workshop also includes information on:

Construction rehabilitation loans,
Seasonal home maintenance and home repair,
Being green in and around your home,
Weatherization,
And much more!

This meets the MHP Post-Purchase workshop requirement.

Coffee and Catchafire Hour
2024-06-27 08:00 - 09:00 | MA
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This month we are focused on saving members money. Help us help you, we are trying to reach the 1 MILLION DOLLARS IN SAVINGS for our members through Catchafire use. How much of the million in savings is for your agency? YOU DECIDE!
Senior staff of HSF members are invited to have Coffee and this month Catchafire with Becca. This is a chance to get together to talk about ways to take advantage of free savings with Catchafire. Becca will be available to help start any projects you may be thinking of. Future sessions may have speakers on relevant topics. This is a member only event. Coffee will be provided but feel free to bring your own food and drink! This will be a hybrid event this month.

When
Thursday June 27, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM EST

Program Fee
HSF Members only: $15.00

Where
HSF offices locates at
Northeast Center for Youth and Families Building
203 East Street
Easthampton, MA

Annual Sponsors:

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Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships
2024-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | MA
This training teaches youth what to look out for in healthy vs unhealthy relationships and friendships. It seeks to inform young people of just how common domestic violence is in our community and help make all individuals more trauma-informed.
For youth in grades 6-12.
Hosted by: MLK Family Services
Facilitated by: Tool for Success Counseling, LLC
Sponsored by: Youth Mental Health Coalition

2024 Kids 4 Harmony Summer Gala Concert
2024-06-25 17:00 - 21:00 | MA
Kids 4 Harmony returns to Tanglewood June 25, 2024!
Join us to celebrate the growth and achievements of our young musicians while creating access to opportunity.
5 pm Registration Opens at Ozawa Gate
5:30 pm Reception, Tent Club
7:00 pm Performance, Seiji Ozawa Hall
Tickets start at $150/person.
Honoring Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger, and featuring guest cellist Owen Young of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Invite your friends to experience the inspiration of Kids 4 Harmony!

Compassionate Decision-Making in Medical Social Work
2024-06-25 13:00 | Webinar
Live Interactive Webinar
Johnna Marcus, LICSW
Level: Intermediate
CEs: 3
Review CE accreditation and approvals for this course on tab above.
This course will explore how social workers can develop compassionate decision-making skills in various medical social work settings and scenarios. Specific skills in working with interdisciplinary teams in a medical setting will be discussed. Illness specific social work considerations and ways to identify support systems will be explored. Specific emphasis on working with patients who identify as BIPOC will also be explored. Emphasis on the impact of addictions and psychiatric conditions will be examined within the setting of various medical situations and needs. Finally, participants will discuss how social workers can gain respect in a highly specialized medical setting and gain confidence as providers. Settings such as trauma/ED, transplant, ICU and general medicine will be explored.

Post Purchase Workshop
2024-06-22 09:00 - 14:00 | MA
Webinar

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

FREE
If you’ve already purchased your home, join our Post Purchase workshop for a fun filled day of interactive learning and home care demonstrations from our partnering presenters.
Our workshop also includes information on:

Construction rehabilitation loans,
Seasonal home maintenance and home repair,
Being green in and around your home,
Weatherization,
And much more!

This meets the MHP Post-Purchase workshop requirement.
You must be signed into your account to register.
Saturday, June 22, 2024 (9a.m. – 2:00p.m.)

Credit Success Workshop
2024-06-20 10:00 - 13:00 | MA
10:00 am to 1:00 pm

$10
Whether you want to buy a house or a car, pay off your student loan debt, or understand how to build your credit, Way Finders is here to help.
Our Credit Success workshop provides the tools you need to reach your financial goals. Learn directly from a Way Finders’ certified counselor through interactive and engaging activities. After you complete your workshop, you will have the opportunity to meet with a HUD-certified housing counselor to discuss your individual goals.
There is a $10 fee to reserve your seat for the workshop. This fee will be refunded upon workshop completion.
This is an online workshop.
Way Finders is dedicated to assisting low-to-moderate income clients achieve financial stability and success. You will not be turned away for inability to pay.
To request a one-time time waiver please contact our support department at homeownership@wayfinders.org or 413-233-1621.

Assessing D.E.I. for New Supervisors
2024-06-20 09:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
New promotions often come with a desire to make changes. Before that happens a new supervisor should assess the situation to see what changes actually need to be made.
In this workshop presenter Jynai MacDonald from the Urban Impact Initiative gives a framework for looking at your organization and assessing how it stands in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as well as tips on how to make changes if they are needed.
Select single individual sessions from our popular Supervisory Skills Series. This series of workshops is ideal for new supervisors to get the skills and knowledges needed to succeed. A trained supervisory team will improve any organization and lead to higher impact in aiding their communities.

Program Fees:
HSF Members: $100 per person per session Not Yet Members: $200 per person per session
