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Town Events, April 30 - May 7From the Chicopee Herald, the Metro West Reminder and the Springfield Reminder
AGAWAM
Recruiting Friends
Recruiting Friends for Robinson State Park, April 30, at the Agawam Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Please join us to become a member to promote and enjoy Robinson.
"BREAD AND TULIPS"
The Agawam Cultural Council continues its spring foreign film festival with the showing of "Bread and Tulips" at Agawam Family Cinemas, 866 Suffield St., on May 4 at 1:15 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person, including complimentary hors d'oeuvres, desserts and free drawing before the movie.
POT ROAST DINNER
St. David's Episcopal Church, 699 Springfield St., will be having a pot roast dinner on May 5 at 6 p.m. Menu: pot roast, oven roasted red potatoes, mixed vegetables with cheese sauce, garden salad, bread and butter, hot fudge sundaes, coffee, tea or lemonade. Tickets are $9 for adults, $4 for children ages five - 12 and free for children under five. Tickets can be reserved by calling the church office at 786-6133.
ROSARY SERVICE
The Fairview K of C #4044, 1599 Memorial Drive, will host its semi-annual Candlelight Living Rosary Service on May 7 at 7 p.m. in their banquet facility, led by Council Chaplain Rev Roland J. Galipeau. This short but meaningful ceremony honors Mary, the Mother of God, during the month of May. This ceremony features a live music program and light refreshments will be served at the end of the service. All are welcome.
SCRAPBOOKING
The Agawam Senior Center is currently offering scrapbooking every other Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Cost for the class if $5. All levels of scrapbooking are welcome. For questions, contact Kristina Lynch at 821-0605.
ROAST BEEF SUPPER
The First Baptist Church will host a roast beef supper on April 26 at 5:30 p.m. The dinner will include salad, sliced roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls and butter, dessert and beverage. $9 for adults, $4 for children ages five - 12 and free for children under five. Reservation deadline is April 24. Call 786-1993 or 786-8609.
CHICOPEE
"TURNING 65 AND MEDICARE"
Jim Zabik from Bankers Life and Casualty is presenting a seminar in the Conference Room of the Chicopee Public Library at 6 p.m. on May 5. The seminar, "Turning 65 and Medicare," will cover what to do when you turn 65 an want to go on Medicare. For more info call 594-1800 ext. 108.
BENEFIT CAR WASH
On May 17 and 31, from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Brad's Service Station, 817 Front St., a benefit car wash for $4 per car will take place to raise funds for cystic fibrosis. Please help us find a cure.
TRIP TO MACHAYDN THEATER
The Chicopee Senior Travel Club has a trip planned to the MacHaydn Theater to see "The Sound of Music" on Aug. 31. Cost includes transportation, buffet, show and gratuities. For more info, call 534-3698, Mon. - Fri., noon - 3 p.m.
WRITING GROUP
A group of friendly people gather informally in the Chicopee Senior Center, 7 Valley View Ct., on the first and third Friday of each month at 1 p.m. Bring paper, a pen or pencil, and a desire to share your ideas, imagination, life experiences or dreams. No extraordinary writing skills are required.
BOOK CLUB
Readers will meet at 1 p.m. on April 28 in the Chicopee Senior Center to discuss this month's selection, "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hoseini. Everyone who enjoys reading is welcome. Call the Center at 534-3698 for more info.
ACUPUNCTURE
Debra Rusenko, licensed acupuncturist, will be doing a presentation and demonstration on acupuncture at the Chicopee Senior Center on April 30 at 6 p.m. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to address many health concerns to successfully address discomforts like pain anywhere in the body, headaches/migraines, arthritis discomfort, menopausal symptoms, digestive problems, stress, insomnia, vertigo and many other discomforts that traditional western medicine has been unable to adequately address. Register by calling the Center at 534-3698.
EVENING BALLROOM DANCE
The Chicopee Council on Aging and Senior Center will be hosting an evening ballroom dance on May 6 at 6 p.m. Locally renowned keyboardist Richie Mitnick will entertain the audience with his special blend of music so you can dance the night away. This program is open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Tickets in advance are $3 and can be purchased in the COA office. Tickes at the door will be $4. For further info, call 534-3698.
HOLISTIC NUTRITION
Take a journey into the world of holistic nutrition on April 24 at 6 p.m. at the Chicopee Council on Aging. Discover how nutrition directly affects various aspects of your life and how it can help you prevent many problems to keep you healthy. What you eat, how foods are combined and how they are prepared can directly affect your health and wellbeing. Let's heal ourselves today! Register by calling the Center at 534-3698. Light refreshments will be served.
AFTER 5 TEA SOCIAL
The After 5 Tea Social will take place on April 29 at 5 p.m. at the Chicopee Senior Center. Please register by calling the Center at 534-3698.
TAI CHI
Chicopee Council on Aging invites you to experience a new evening Tai Chi class. The class runs through June 10, every Tuesday from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Sign up at the Senior Center or call Violet Suska at 534-3698 for more info.
EVENING CONCERT
The Chicopee Council on Aging is sponsoring an evening concert at the Center with a performance by Dave Mindell on May 1 at 6 p.m. Join us for a fun evening as Dave brings the best of the 50s, 60s and 70s with songs of Elvis, Bobby Darin, Sinatra, the Beatles and more. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $4 in the COA office. Tickets purchased at the door will be $5. This special program is open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For further info call 534-3698.
CRUISE ABOARD THE MAJESTIC
Join the Chicope Senior Travel Club aboard the Majestic on Aug. 8. We will cruise the waters of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay on this award-winning yacht. An unforgettable buffet will be served aboard, and we will have our own tour guide to point out the sights and little-known historical facts about the "City by the Sea." After the cruise, there will be time to browse the cobblestone walks of historic Bowen's and Bannisters Wharfs and the famous Brick Market. Before departing for home, we'll take a trek down breathtaking Shore Line Drive. Bring your camera! Call 534-3698 for more info.
IN GOOD COMPANY
In Good Company is a support group that can help people who are feeling blue or experiencing mild depression. Coming to a support group at the Senior Center and being with others can help you to feel better. The In Good Company support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. There is no fee for this program. The group is facilitation by a professional who can assist you with coping strategies, information on additional assistance and support. For more info, call 534-3698.
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
The Chicope Falls Tiger A.C. will host their annual shareholders meeting April 27 at noon at the Tiger A.C. on 14 Montgomery St. All shareholders are invited to attend this meeting.
FRANCO-AMERICAN FOLK SINGER
Josee Vachon will perform a concert on June 14 at 7 p.m. at St. George Parish Hall, 33 Maple St. Born in Quebec and raised in Maine, Vachon shares her Franco-American culture through traditional and contemporary folk songs from Quebec and Acadie as well as original songs. Her warm, distinct voice accompanied by the guitar and occasional piano, unrelenting foot percussion and spoons, as well as her engaging personality have captured the hearts of many audiences for over 25 years. This will be an exclusive 2008 Western Mass engagement, so be sure to take advantage of it. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children (12 and under). For tickets or info, call 598-8622 weekdays or 330-8543 evenings and weekends.
CABARET 2008
St. George Parish Hall, 33 Maple St., will be the setting for Cabaret 2008. The show, May 3 at 7 p.m., consists of music, comedy and dance by parishioners and local talent. Desserts and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is $8 for adults. For tickets or info, call 598-8622 weekdays or 598-8466 evenings and weekends.
TENNIS LESSONS
Chicopee Parks and Rec. Dept. will be offering tennis lessons for children ages eight and up; adult lessons will also be offered. Classes are for beginners, intermediate and advanced players who want to fine tune their game. Classes will take place at the Szot Park Tennis Courts on Monday and Wednesday afternoons at 3, 4 and 5 p.m. Times can be arranged with the instructor. There will be four four-week sessions. Each session consists of eight classes twice a week for a one-hour period. Signups are now being taken at the Parks Dept. office. For more info, call Parks Dept. at 594-3481 or instructor Paul Fein at 786-2034.
GRANBY
GRANBY LANDFILL
The Granby Landfill will be open April 27 and June 22 for spring cleanup from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Only the front of the landfill with the roll-off station will be open to residents with a valid landfill sticker. For more info, contact the Board of Health at 467-7174.
GREATER SPRINGFIELD
DONATE A CAR
Boys and Girls Clubs are joining together throughout Massachusetts to raise funds for their programs by seeking donated cars. Now that the price of scrap metal is at a high level, the clubs can accept most any car. The cars are sold at auction. People who would like to donate a car and support the Boys and Girls Clubs may call 800-246-0493.
SWINGLES SQUARE DANCE CLUB
Mainstream dance on May 2 (May Basket Nite). May 16 "Ice Cream Social" mainstream dance. Dances take place at the Knights of Columbus on Park Street in West Springfield from 8 - 10:30 p.m. with early rounds from 7:30 - 8 p.m. and are $6 per person. We welcome singles, couples spectators are free.
SPRING CONCERT
Southampton Community Chorus, directed by Kathy Marks, will present "A Little Bit of Broadway" on May 3 at 4 p.m. at the Congregational Church of South Hadley Falls, 11 North Main St., South Hadley. A $5 donation is requested and refreshments will follow the concert.
STAMP CLUB
The Pioneer Valley Stamp Club will meet on May 13 and 27 at the First United Church of Christ on Rte. 5 (corner of Longmeadow and Williams Streets). Activities for the evening include a mini-auction and a short meeting. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a shop and swap. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Visitors, collectors and other interested parties are welcome to attend. Visit us at www.pioneervalleystampclub.org. Call Bev at (860) 623-6975 or Dave at 783-2809 for further info.
PLANT SWAP
There will be a plant swap in Ludlow beginning on May 12 and running until Sept. 22 at 45 Miller St. in Ludlow. For more info contact Jacqueline Clark at 262-0402 or by e-mailing tenesha92@yahoo.com.
TAG AND CRAFT SALE
The Parishioner's Tag & Craft Sale of Florence Congregational Church, 130 Pine St., Florence, will take place May 17 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Featuring crafts, ornaments, antiques, books, toys and baked goods. Also: Relay for Life information table. A light lunch will be available.
HOLYOKE
FIREWORKS OVER NIAGARA FALLS
Fireworks over Niagara Falls four-day tour July 3-6. Package includes roundtrip deluxe motorcoach, three nights Michael's Inn, three breakfast buffets at hotel; one dinner buffet Skylon Tower, Fallsview Casino visit with a casino bonus or dinner; guided sightseeing guide; duty free shopping, meal tax and all gratuities. Call Frank Wotton at 532-0214. Departs at 9 a.m. from Plantation Inn, 295 Burnett Rd., Chicopee (Turnpike Exit 6), Chicopee. If any profit is realized it will be donated to the public libraries, etc.
SMASH A CAR
The Third Annual SMASH A CAR, supporting the American Cancer Society 2008 Relay For Life Of Greater Holyoke/Chicopee. MAY 3, K-MART Plaza, Northampton Street, Holyoke, noon to 6 p.m. 1 swing - $1, 5 swings - $3, 5 Minutes of swinging for $10, Team Peggy & Flames of Hope.
SOUTH HADLEY
Legislative Breakfast
Rep. John Scibak, Senator Stan Rosenberg and the South Hadley Selectmen will speak at a Legislative Breakfast sponsored by the South Hadley/Granby Chamber. It will be held on May 9 at 7:30 am at The Orchards Golf Club at 18 Silverwood Terrace in South Hadley. The public is invited; the admission is $12 for Chamber members and $15 for others. Seating is limited to 45. Reservations and checks must be received at the Chamber office by Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The address is: 116 Main St., South Hadley, MA 01075.
SOUTHWICK
ELDER LAW EDUCATION PROGRAM
On May 12 at 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, the Massachusetts Bar Association will be presenting the fiscal year 2008 Elder Law Education Program titled "Taking Control of Your Future A Legal Checkup" with Attorney Gina Barry of the law firm Beacon Wilson PC.
MAY CALENDAR AT SENIOR CENTER
Events at the Southwick Senior Center during May include Brown Bag on May 13 at 11 a.m. and a Council On Aging (COA) meeting at 1 p.m. Avada Hearing Clinic on May 14 at 10 a.m. Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on May 15 at noon.
SPRINGFIELD
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS
Hungry Hill Community Development Corporation presents a free homebuyer workshop May 15, 22 and 29 from 6 - 9 p.m. at Sullivan Public Safety Complex, 1212 Carew St. Learn how to apply for a mortgage, what credit scores mean, how to find that dream home, why a home inspection is important and when to get an attorney involved. Call 788-9014 to pre-register.
ROAST PORK DINNER
Saint Barnabas and All Saints Church, 41 Oakland St. (at Forest Park light) will host their roast pork dinner (roast, vegetables and homemade desserts) on May 3 at 5:30 p.m. Call the church at 732-2981 for reservations and leave a message or call 567-7762.
ARTS AWARDS GRANTS
Jimmy Mazz will be the featured performer at the annual spring luncheon and musical presentation of the Women's League for the Arts which will take place at the Colony Club, Tower Square in Springfield on June 4. Recipients of the 2008 awards are Mary Curro, kindergarten coordinator, Holyoke public schools; Louise Pulaski, librarian, White Street School in Springfield; George and Allyson Gouzounis, Arts in the Morning Project, Springfield public schools; Lani Bortfeld, Suzuki Talent Education Partnership, Springfield; Diane Kontoff, music teacher, Litwin School, Chicopee. For info and tickets call Sandra Clark at 596-9878.
A NIGHT OF COMEDY IMPROV
The Springfield JCC Theatrix program will present "A Night at the Improv" May 14, 7 p.m., 1160 Dickinson St. All seats are $5. Stop by the JCC or call 739-4715 for tickets or for more info. This event is a fundraiser for JCC Theatrix productions.
SILVER FOXES & BELLES MEETING FEATURES JIMMY MAZZ
Jimmy Mazz will perform during the Silver Foxes & Belles meeting, May 7, 1:30 p.m. The program will take place at the Springfield Jewish Community Center, 1160 Dickinson St. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will follow the program. For additional info, contact Miriam Pilver at 567-4917.
O'NEIL AT ROTARY LUNCHEON
The Springfield Rotary Club announced that retired Springfield Police Officer, foster care survivor and author Alexander O'Neil will be the Springfield Rotary Club's luncheon speaker on May 2. O'Neil will speak about his abusive foster care experience and his book "Is There any Love Down Back? The Four Boys," published in 2005. The club meets every Friday at 12:15 p.m. in the Mass Mutual Room at the Basketball Hall of Fame, West Columbus Avenue. The Rotary luncheon is $17 per person and is open to the public. For more info contact Membership Chairperson Jim Russell at 567-0700 or visit www.springfieldmarotary.org.
"SPRING SPECTACULAR"
Our Lady of Hope Parish "Spring Spectacular," May 4 from 2 - 5 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fun, fashions and tea. There will be specialty vendors, a fashion show by Coldwater Creek, raffles, door prizes and refreshments. Tickets are $15 and can be obtained at Our Lady of Hope Rectory, Hope Center or by calling Mary Campbell at 739-7563 or Mary Ellen O'Brien at 733-4525.
MOTHER'S DAY CABARET
South Congregational Church, 45 Maple St., will host a Mother's Day Cabaret on May 11 at 11:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall. The event will feature light refreshments and the musical talents of professional singers and church members. Suggested donation is $10. Call 732-0117 for more info. The church and its parking lot are located two blocks south of State Street and the Central Library.
WESTFIELD
NATURE WORKSHOP SERIES
Stanley Park Nature Workshop Series presents "Spring Wildflowers-Part II" with Dave Lovejoy May 18. All walks and workshops will meet at the entrance sign to the Frank Stanley Beveridge Sanctuary and will cancel if there is heavy rain. Bring along your field guides, binoculars and camera. For further info on the Nature Workshop Series, call the Stanley Park office at 568-9312.
WEST SPRINGFIELD
WEST SIDE HELPING HANDS DAY
The ninth annual West Side Helping Hands Day is May 3. Volunteers are needed to clean yards of 11 homeowners who are unable to do it themselves and a group will repair two town gazebos. Volunteers should meet at Mittineague United Methodist Church, 800 Amostown Rd. at 8 a.m. Breakfast and lunch, water, snacks, biodegradable bags and string are provided. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves, rakes and clippers. For more info call Ellen at 736-4774.
SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB
The West Springfield Senior Travel Club will be "Puttin' on the Ritz" at Grand Oak Villa, Oakville, Conn. on June 16. Cost is $69 p/p: family style lunch. Departs Mittineague Congregational Church parking lot at 9:45 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m. "Damn Yankees," Stageloft Theater, Sturbridge on June 29. Lunch at Salem Cross Inn. Cost: $67 p/p. Depart from senior center at 10:30 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. For more info call Ann Korbut at 732-7857.
GIGANTIC BOOK SALE
Gigantic book sale not be missed April 25 and April 26 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friends of West Springfield Public Library fundraiser. Thousands of good used books donated by friends and patrons. Some like new. Fiction, non-fiction, hardcover, softcover, music, tapes, CD's, VHS movies, children's, vintage and much more at reasonable prices. Held in the youth room at the library. Parking in back of the library, off Van Deene St. Library is located on the corner of Park and Elm.
TRIP TO BLOCK ISLAND
The Parks and Rec Department is sponsoring a trip to Block Island on June 28. The cost is $63 per person including bus, ferry ride and guided bus tour. Lunch is not included. There will be free time to shop. Bus leaves the Town Hall parking lot at 7:15 a.m., returning at 9 p.m. For more info call the Parks and Rec Office at 263-3284.
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