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Town Events, Jan. 23 - Jan. 30From The Chicopee Herald, The MetroWest Reminder and The Springfield Reminder
AGAWAM
FRIENDS MEETING WITH MAYOR
The Friends of the Agawam Senior Center will be having a meeting at the center on Feb. 6 at 9 a.m. with special guest, Mayor Susan Dawson. All seniors are encouraged to attend.
VALENTINE SURF AND TURF DINNER
Friends of the Agawam Senior Center's Valentine Surf and Turf dinner will be Feb. 15 at the senior center. Seating will start at 5:30 p.m. Dinner consists of baked stuffed shrimp, chicken francais with rice florentine, steamed broccoli, sweetheart cake and chocolate covered strawberries. Donations: $12 adults, $5 for children under 10. Everyone is welcome to attend, no matter what age. Call the senior center at 821-0605 to purchase tickets. Get you tickets early because they are selling fast.
MOHEGAN SUN
Friends of the Agawam Senior Center and King Ward tours presents Mohegan Sun Feb. 25. Mohegan Sun is one of the world's most amazing destinations with over 300,000 square feet of gaming excitement, an indoor seven-story waterfall, the world's largest and most spectacular planetarium dome and the awe-inspiring Wombi Rock. Bonus: $10 food, $20 free bet on the Big 6 Wheel. Contact Nellie Mathias at 786-9093. Depart Agawam Senior Center 8 a.m., return approx. 5:30 p.m.
CULTURAL COUNCIL FUNDRAISER
The Agawam Cultural Council is having a fundraiser at On the Hill Restaurant, 7 Southwick St., Feeding Hills on March 12. With a St. Patrick's Day theme, the meal choices will be corned beef and cabbage, baked stuffed chicken, meat loaf or meatballs and spaghetti. Everyone gets a drink, soup and dessert. Entertainment will be provided by the "Good Acoustics," a local Agawam group consisting of Mike Smith, Bill Desanty and Dave Fazio. There will be two seatings: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. Capacity is 50 people per seating, so get your tickets early. Tickets are available in advance at the restaurant.
GREG CAPUTO QUARTET
The Greg Caputo Quartet will perform at Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper St., on Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Caputo's drumming is respected internationally. He is noted for his performances with Count Basie, Les Brown, Artie Shaw and Sammy Davis Jr. He will lead a quartet of world class musicians in tribute to the music of the Swing Era. The concert is free and open to the public.
ANNUAL MEETING
The Friends of the Agawam Public Library wishes to announce that it will be holding its annual meeting on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Agawam Public Library. This meeting is open to the public. The election of officers will be taking place. All members who have paid their 2008 dues will be eligible to vote. Anyone interested in joining the Friends organization may pay his or her dues at the beginning of the meeting to become eligible to vote.
POT ROAST DINNER
St. David's Episcopal Church, 699 Springfield St. in Feeding Hills, will be having a baked ham dinner on Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. The menu includes baked ham, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables with cheese sauce, garden salad, bread and butter, bread pudding with lemon sauce and 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.
CHICOPEE
VENUS DEMILO
Spend the day at Venus DeMilo in Swansea with the Chicopee Senior Travel Club to see Dublin's traditional Irish cabaret starring Noel Ginnity and singer Paul Hennseey on March 13. Cost includes luncheon, show and driver's gratuity. Call the travel club Mon. - Fri. at 534-3698 from noon - 3 p.m. for further info.
WEEKLY SERVICES/ACTIVITIES
The Chicopee Council on Aging events are as follows. All activities are open to Chicopee residents aged 60 years and older and held at the Chicopee Senior Center unless noted otherwise. Lunch is at 11:45 a.m.
Jan. 23 and 30: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wellness Health Center; 8 - 8:30 a.m. morning stretch and strength; 8:40 a.m. Fit for Life; 10 a.m. gentle exercise; 10 a.m. Sudoku Club; 1 p.m. cribbage; 1 p.m. beg./int. tap; 1 p.m. int./adv. tap; 3 p.m. tai chi; 4 p.m. It's Never Too Late.
Jan. 24 and 31: 8:35 a.m. low impact country aerobics; 9 - 11 a.m. cribbage; 9:45 a.m. walking; 10 a.m. gentle exercise; noon SHINE; 1 - 2 p.m. Singin' Swingin' seniors; 1 p.m. bowling; 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Mah Jongg; 1 - 4 p.m. bridge
Jan. 25 and Feb. 1: 8 - 8:30 a.m. morning stretch and strength; 8:40 a.m. Fit for Life; 9:30 a.m. knitting; 10 a.m. gentle exercise; 10:45 a.m. PACE; 1 and 2:30 p.m. computers; 1 - 3 p.m. bingo.
Jan. 28: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wellness Health Center, 8 - 8:30 a.m. morning stretch and strength; 8:40 am. Fit for Life; 9 a.m wood carving; 10 a.m. gentle exercise; 1 p.m. int./adv. tap technique and dance; 1:30 p.m. PACE; 2 p.m. beginner tap.
Jan. 29: 8:30 a.m. low impact country aerobics; 9 - 11 a.m. cribbage; 9:45 a.m. walking, 10 a.m. gentle balance; 1 - 4 p.m. bridge; 1:30 p.m. simply painting; 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. gentle yoga.
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 Feb. 4. The seminar, "Turning 65 and Medicare," will cover what to do when you turn 65 and want to go on Medicare. For more info call 594-1800 ext. 108.
FOXWOODS
A trip to Foxwoods Feb. 13 leaving at 7:15 a.m. from American Legion Post #453, 37 Exchange St. Cost is $20; bonus package is $30. Free buffet and $20 on Keno. For more info call Dot at 788-6835 between 4 - 5 p.m.
COLLECTIBLE SHOW
Collectible show, sponsored by the Nativity BVM Parish council, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Nativity Church Hall, 780 Chicopee St. Featuring coins, sports and non-sports cards and sets, vintage cards, card supplies, autographs, game used cards, comic books, NASCAR racing and more. Forty-seven ground level spaces, handicap accessible. Free parking. Prizes drawn every 30 minutes, free give-aways at the door. Admission: $1; children under 10 free. All proceeds to benefit the church. For info call Joe at 593-6046.
BOOK AND CLOTHING SALE
Faith United Methodist Church at 191 Montcalm St. will be hosting a huge book and clothing sale and a mini-bake sale on Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The public is invited. Come and take a look around.
QUEBEC SPECTACULAR
Quebec spectacular a four-day trip from May 20 - 23. Trip includes hotel, six meals, sightseeing, etc. Call Chicopee Senior Travel Club, 534-3698, Mon. - Fri., noon - 3 p.m.
OPEN HOUSE
St. Joan of Arc-St. George School will kick off Catholic Schools Week with an open house Jan. 27, 10 a.m. - noon. All families, parishioners and alumni are invited to tour the school, meet the staff and enjoy coffee and donuts. Registration information for families interested in registering their child(ren), pre-kindergarten - grade eight for Sept. 2008 will be available. Pre-K families are encouraged to register early. If you cannot attend, but would like more info, call 533-1475 or 536-6038. Visit www.stjoan-stgeorge.org.
SALUTE THE WORLD CHAMPIONS
The Chicopee Parks & Rec. Dept. is offering a three-day weekend trip to Toronto, April 4 - 6 to see the Red Sox play the Blue Jays. Package includes motorcoach transportation, field level seats for two games and nightly accommodations in the heart of Toronto. A narrated tour of the city along with a visit to Niagara Falls are also a part of the trip. Space is limited and available on a first come basis. Reservations can be made by visiting the Chicopee Parks & Rec. office at 687 Front St. or by calling 594-3481.
GRANBY
CENSUS FORMS
Second notices will be mailed out Feb. 1 for those who have not yet filled out their 2008 census form. If you haven't mailed back your form yet, please do and if you never received one please call the town clerk's office at 467-7178. Failure to respond to this mailing will result in removal from the active voting list.
GREATER SPRINGFIELD
MONSON TRAVEL CLUB
The Monson Travel Club is sponsoring a three-day trip to Washington, D.C., at cherry blossom time April 1 - 3. Cost includes round trip transportation, a full day of sightseeing (guided tour with a box lunch) and an evening illumination tour, plus two breakfasts and dinners. The coach will depart from St. Patrick's parking lot in back of Columbia Hall at 7:30 a.m. Sign up as soon as possible as space is limited. Call Shirley at 267-9471, Amy at 267-3664 or Edith at 267-3865.
PRO WRESTLING EVENT
Pin your favorite friend and bring him/her down to the Westfield Royal Order of the Moose Lodge Feb. 24 from 2 - 5 p.m. for pro-wrestling. This event is sponsored by the Westfield Moose Lodge, located at 56 Washington St., Westfield, with proceeds benefiting the Regional Animal Shelter Renovation Project Inc. Tickets are $12 each and are available at Westfield Home & Garden located on Route 20. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the event.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
St. Joan of Arc-St. George School will kick off Catholic Schools Week with an open house on Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. - noon. All families, parishioners and alumni are invited to tour the school, meet the staff and enjoy coffee and donuts. Registration info for families interested in registering their child(ren), pre-kindergarten - grade eight for Sept. 2008 will be available. Pre-K families are encouraged to register early. If you cannot attend, but would like more info, call 533-1475 or 536-6038. Visit www.stjoan-stgeorge.org.
PASTA DINNER
St. Anthony Church Women's Guild will hold its monthly pasta dinner on Feb. 6 from Feb. 6 from 5-7 p.m. at the Cedar Hall at 375 Island Pond Rd. The menu will include homemade sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, pastries, coffee and tea. The cost is $5 for adults and children under six are free. Take-out is available. For more info call Nora at 543-2455.
SOUTHWICK
TAI CHI CLASS
The Southwick Senior Center has begun Tai Chi classes every Tuesday at 11 a.m. If you have any questions please call the center at 569-5498.
GIRLS DAY/NIGHT OUT PROGRAMS
Wilderness Experiences Unlimited (WEU) and Westfield Water Sports announces several girls' programs ages 12 - 90+. Pre-registration are currently being accepted for the following programs:
Jan. 26, Wer Fitness and Hatha Yoga, 1 - 3:30 p.m. Includes 50 min. water aerobic class in our heated pool and basic beginner Yoga/Pilates one exercise mats as well as refreshments.
Feb. 1: Snorkeling Clinic, 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. Class instruction incudes equipment, basic and intermediate skills with plenty of time for fun.
Feb. 2: Try Scuba Experience, 3 - 5 p.m. Inlcudes all equipment and a chance to see what's under the water's surface in our 83 degree heated pool.
All programs meet at Wilderness Experiences Unlimited/Westfield Water Sports store, 526 College Highway, Southwick. Info: www.weu.com; email: adventures@weu.com or 569-1287.
HEARING CLINIC
The Southwick Senior Center will be hosting a hearing clinic at the center on Feb. 4 starting at 9 a.m. For more information call the Senior Center at 569-5498.
SPRINGFIELD
STORYTELLERS MOVE
The Springfield Storytellers Association has moved to the Unitarian-Universalist Meetinghouse, 245 Porter Lake Dr. They are open to the pubic and there is no charge to attendees. For more info contact Doug at 733-9815.
UNDERSTANDING WINE COURSE
The Center for Business and Technology at STCC announced they will offer a wine appreciation course that will provide participants with a detailed introduction to the wines of Europe, Australia and the Americas through guided tastings of more than 80 wines. Taught by Gary Sandman, a local wine expert, the course will cover all major varieties of wine. In addition to tasting, discussion will include matching wine with food, how and why to store wine, the effects of aging and what makes great wine great. This course begins soon and interested individuals should contact the center at 755-4225 or 755-4501 to enroll or request a copy of the latest detailed brochure.
FITNESS PROGRAM
The Department of Elder Affairs will offer a special fitness program at the Springfield Boys Club on Thursdays. There will be a walk/strength training class at 9:15 a.m. and water exercise class at 12:45 p.m. Call Kerry at 787-6155 for additional info.
KNITTERS
The Hungry Hill Center knitters will once again be making mittens, hats and scarfs to be donated to the schools in their neighborhood. The center supplies the yarn. This group meets each Tuesday at 10 a.m. Instruction is available; just stop in and join in the fun. If you are interested in knitting at home, call the center at 733-9411.
PARADE COMMITTEE BALL
The Springfield St. Patrick's Parade Committee Awards Presentation and Coronation Ball will be Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin. Join in acknowledging Tom Shea, the parade marshall, along with Brian Mulvagh the John and Agnes Burke Award, Eric and Jen Devine the Paul Caron Award and Ed Noonan the Appreciation Award recipients. Prime rib dinner and Irish entertainment. Tickets can be purchased at the Hungry Hill Center, from any committee member or by calling Nancy Lefebvre at 593-5818.
WOODWORKING WORKSHOPS
The Center for Business and Technology at STCC announced it will again offer woodworking courses in conjunction with the New England School of Architectural Woodworking (NESAW). All class meetings are held at the NESAW studios in Easthampton. Courses available this term include Woodworking I, Woodworking II, Sofa Table, Veneering, and Router and Router Table Techniques. Interested individuals should call 755-4502 or 755-4225 or go to http://cbt.stcc.edu for complete details.
CONGRATULATORY DINNER
Congratulatory Italian buffet dinner for the Honorable Domenic J. Sarno, Mayor of Springfield, Feb. 12 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School Auditorium, 36 Margaret St. Social at 6 p.m.; Italian style buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. Contact Italian Cultural Center of Western MA to make reservations at 732-6569, contact an executive board member by Feb. 4 or mail a check/money order to: Italian Cultural Center of Western MA Inc., Ste. 127, 130 Maple St., Springfield 01103.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
Chicopee Visiting Nurse Association's health screening has been rescheduled to Jan. 28 from 9 - 11 a.m. at the Hungry Hill Center. Cholesterol screening, which requires fasting, along with blood pressure readings will be offered. This is a free service to area seniors.
POETRY READING
Western New England College and Writers Spring Forth will host a reading featuring poets Lynne Thompson of Los Angeles, Gene Zeiger of Shelburne Falls and Laura Chagnon of West Springfield on Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. in the St. Germain Campus Center Bear's Den. The event is free and open to the public.
ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY
There will be a two-day bus trip to Atlantic City March 9 - 10. Price includes bus, hotel, breakfast, tour and boat ride. Bus leaves Mom & Rico's, 899 Main St., at 6:30 a.m. Attendees must arrive at 6 a.m. Call Gina Daniele at 732-8941 for more information. Gift certificates are available.
WESTFIELD
WOW MEETING
Westfield on Weekends (WoW) will host its next meeting Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. in the Jasper Rand Art Museum at the Westfield Athenaeum. A reception will follow in the Elizabeth Stewart Reed Room, compliments of the Westfield Business Improvement District, WoW and the Westfield Athenaeum. The public is cordially invited to attend. For more information, call 562-2277 or visit their Web site at www.westfieldonweekends.org.
WESTFIELD FLOTILLA
The Westfield Flotilla of the Coast Guard Auxiliary has once again received permission to conduct a boating safety class Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. This is an in-depth course taught by qualified Coast Guard auxiliary instructors. The course satisfies all requirements for licensing in all states and is a good foundation for those seeking captain's licensing. For registration call Westfield State College at 572-8034. There is a registration fee. For info regarding the class itself contact Don Skorka at 734-5925.
SPRING LECTURE SERIES AT WSC
Nadera Shalhoub Kevorkian, an internationally recognized human rights expert and criminologist, will offer insights on the challenges women face in war-torn parts of the world in a presentation at Westfield State College on Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in Scanlon Banquet Hall. Kevorkian, a Palestinian citizen of Israel, will present "Palestine and Rwanda: A Feminist Critique of Legal Systems in War Zones." She is the first speaker in the college's spring Guest Lecture Series, which is free and open to the public.
FREE HOUSING SEMINAR
A free housing seminar sponsered by the Westfield Police Department will take place Feb. 28 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Westwood Restaurant. The goal is to educate owners/managers in Westfield on key housing issues and provide better quality people for owners/managers which will increase profits and cut down on police calls for service. Key speakers include Erica Johnson, Mass Fair Housing; Dan Reardon, Westfield Health Department; Sgt. Steve Dickinson, Westfield Police Department; and attorneys David Hodge and Neil Phillips.
RAND ART MUSEUM EXHIBIT
Laurie Hiers and Betty Angell, both of Granville, are currently exhibiting their artwork at the Westfield Athenaeum. The exhibit will be on display in the Jasper Rand Art Museum through January. Angell has been making art since 1970. Hiers began painting in watercolor in 2000. She specializes in portraiture (both people and pets) and paints unique homes. The exhibit is open for viewing during all open hours of the Athenaeum, from 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call the Westfield Athenaeum at 562-0716.
TRIP TO PARIS
The Community Education Office in collaboration with the Springfield Museums is offering a trip to Paris, May 23 - 31. Travelers will experience some of the main highlights of Paris; the itinerary includes planned guided tours each day with free time for independent exploration. Discover Paris with unlimited access to museums, monuments and the world-famous Paris Metro System. Registration closes on Feb. 15. For more information or to register for Discover Paris contact the Community Education office at 572-8034 or at Cheaphy@wsc.ma.edu.
"EXCEL: THE BASICS" COURSE
The Community Education office at Westfield State College is offering Excel: The Basics from Jan. 23 - Feb. 13 on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. There is a tuition fee for this course. For more information or to request a catalog, contact the Community Education office at 572-8034 or at Cheaphy@wsc.ma.edu.
WEST SPRINGFIELD
"TROPICAL SUNDAY" SERVICE
Grace Lutheran Church on Route 20 will host the 10th annual "Tropical Sunday" on Feb. 3 at the 9:30 a.m. service. Congregation members are encouraged to wear "cruise fashions" and bake tropical desserts for the coffee hour that follows the service. The temperature will be turned up and the hymns will include rhythms with conga drums, maracas and castenets. All are welcome.
"WARM HEARTS AND TUMMIES"
The members of Grace Lutheran Church bring food items to church for the Parish Cupboard every Sunday morning. For the month of January, the theme will be "Turning Warm Hearts to Warm Tummies." Members are encouraged to bring their favorite "comfort foods" for a cold winter day. This includes items such as oatmeal, hot chocolate, soup, chowder or stew, boxed dinners (Hamburger Helper and macaroni and cheese) and canned meals (beef-a-roni and ravioli). In February, there will be a bake sale and the proceeds will go to the Parish Cupboard.
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