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> Local News > Town Events > Town Events, Dec. 26 - Jan. 2
Town Events, Dec. 26 - Jan. 2From The Chicopee Herald, The MetroWest Reminder and The Springfield Reminder
AGAWAM
MOHEGAN SUN CASINO
Join the Friends of the Agawam Senior Center and King Ward Tours for a day of fun at one of the world's finest casinos Jan. 28. $18 per person. Bonus: $10 food, $20 free bet on the Big 6 Wheel (subject to change without notice). Contact Nellie Mathias for more info at 786-9093. Depart Agawam Senior Center 8 a.m. and return approx. 5:30 p.m.
CANDLES FOR SALE
Friends of the Agawam Senior Center are selling candles made with soy bean no smoke comes from the candles after they are put out. A fast selling candle is the "apple pie" candle with three wicks. Our regular candles have two wicks to burn evenly. Come to the Senior Center to see the candles or call Emile Cot at 335-9940 for a catalog. The holidays are fast approaching and these "Mia Bella Gourmet Candles" will make wonderful gifts.
CHICOPEE
FOXWOODS
A trip to Foxwoods, Jan. 9, leaving from American Legion, 452 Exchange St. at 7:15 a.m.; leaving casino at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $20; bonus is free buffet and $15 in keno play. For more info call Dot at 788-6835 between 4-5 p.m.
CHOLESTEROL TESTING
Keeping track of your cholesterol is important and to help you do this, on Jan. 9 from 9 a.m.-noon there will be a cholesterol screening done at the Chicopee Senior Center, 7 Valley View Court. The screening does not require fasting and will provide total cholesterol results. Individuals are taken on a first-come basis and a donation of $5 is appreciated. To register, call 534-3698.
"LIVING AGAIN"
The grief process to the death of a loved one varies depending on individual circumstances. There are many emotions to deal with and learning how to cope with all that has happened can be very difficult. Support groups can provide you with ways to cope with your grieving and the needed support of others. A support group to help those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, no matter when, will meet Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Chicopee Council on Aging, 7 Valley View Court. The group is facilitated by Irene Remillard. For more info call Jared at 534-3698 or Irene at 594-6092.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Faith United Methodist Church, 191 Montcalm St. pancake breakfast Jan. 5, 8 - 10:30 a.m. Cost: $4, adult; $2, children. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. The public is invited.
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 Jan. 2. The subject covered will be what to do when you turn 65 and want to go on Medicare. For more information, call 594-1800 ext. 108.
GRANBY
FLU SHOTS
The Granby Board of Health announces that the Holyoke Visiting Nurse Association will be available to administer flu vaccines to Granby residents on Dec. 27 at the Granby Council on Aging from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Call the Board of Health at 467-7174 if you have any questions.
GREATER SPRINGFIELD
SEMINAR
A free seminar on the use of its research library will be offered by the French-Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 7, in Tolland. The seminar, open to all, will be in the society's library in the Old County Courthouse, 53 Tolland Green (Route 195), half a mile north of Exit 68 on I-84. Pre-registration is not necessary. For info: 860-875-8097.
CARS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS
It's not too late to donate your car for your upcoming tax deduction, so if you wish to take advantage of the few days remaining, just call the Boys and Girls Club Car Campaign at 800-246-0493. Cars will be sold at auction and the proceeds will be used to help the local clubs. The 800 number can be called any any time. No restrictions.
RED SOX-BLUE JAYS
Red Sox - Blue Jays in Toronto Apr. 4 - 6. Reserved tickets to two games at Rogers Centre. Package includes roundtrip deluxe motorcoach, accommodations for two nights casino nearby, free time in Niagara Falls, baggage handling and room taxes. Proof of citizenship required (birth certificate and picture ID), no passport needed. Space is limited 17 reserved seats left. Call Frank Wotton at 532-0214. Departs at 6:15 a.m. from Plantation Inn, 295 Burnett Rd., Chicopee.
HOLYOKE
TEEN BASKETBALL LEAGUE
The Holyoke Parks & Rec. Dept. announces sign-ups for Holyoke residents for the Teen Recreational Basketball League will take place in the department offices at City Hall on Jan. 3. Anyone interested may sign up from 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and the cost is $15 for the season. Players may also register on Jan. 6 at the YMCA at 11:30 a.m. prior to the first evaluation session. A parent or guardian must be present to register. This is a co-ed league. No experience is necessary for teens aged 14 - 17.
SPRINGFIELD
HOME MODIFICATIONS LOANS
Loans (some with deferred payments) of up to $30,000 are available to make access modifications for individuals with disabilities. Homeowners can apply to HAP, the Region's Housing Partnership, for funds to construct ramps or make modifications to their bathrooms, kitchens or other rooms to allow people to safely remain in their homes. These funds are available to homeowners in Springfield, Agawam, West Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, Northampton and Westfield. Call HAP at 233-1612 for more info.
CHRISTMAS SEASON EVENTS
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, located at 45 Buckingham St., will celebrate the Christmas season with the following events: Dec. 24 - Christmas Mass, 5 p.m.; Dec. 24 - Christmas Vigil and carols, 10 p.m.; Dec. 25 - Christmas day service, 9 a.m.; Dec. 31 - New Year's Vigil, 10 p.m.; Jan. 1 - New Year's Day service, 9 a.m.; Jan. 6 - Visitors' Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend all services and events. The Rev. Dee Wellington Bright, Sr., is Rector. For more info call the church office at 736-8567.
BOAT MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts Boating Basics Course at Lake Lorraine, 18 Lake Dr., Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 30 (all four classes required), 6:30 - 9 p.m. Pre-registration is required with MA Environmental Police, 508-759-0002. The primary purpose of Boat Massachusetts is to foster safe boat operation through increased awareness of required safety equipment, safe boating practices and legal responsibilities. Boat Massachusetts is offered to the public at no charge. Youths 12 - 15 years of age who successfully complete the course will be issued a Safety Certificate allowing them to operate a motorboat without adult supervision, as required by state law. This course will also satisfy the state requirements for personal watercraft users who are 16 or 17 years of age. All graduates will be issued a course completion diploma and a Safety Certificate. Taking the class as a family is encouraged and has proven to be highly rewarding.
"GREASE" TRIP
St. Mary's Church, 840 Page Blvd., is sponsoring a trip to the Warner Theater in Torrington, Conn., to see "Grease" on Feb. 17. A buffet luncheon at the Cornucopia Restaurant will precede the show. Tickets are $76 per person (includes the bus, driver's gratuity, luncheon and show). The bus will leave St. Mary's parking lot at 10 a.m. and return around 6:30 p.m. We will be attending the 2 p.m. matinee. Call Sylvia to make your reservation at 594-2757.
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