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Town Events, Dec. 5 - Dec. 12From the Chicopee Herald, the Metro West Reminder and the Springfield Reminder
AGAWAM
AGAWAM SENIOR CENTER
Agawam Senior Center will host a jewelry making class with Sandy on Dec. 13, 9-11 a.m. The cost is $2 plus supplies. Sign up at the front desk.
CREATIVE WRAPPING CLASS
Sheila Coly of Thousand Cranes Studio will demonstrate creative ways of wrapping gifts for the holidays, including the use of origami for decoration. Participants (adults only) may bring two small/medium gifts to wrap. The program will take place Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Programs must have a minimum number of participants to be held, so please visit the library or call 789-1550 ext. 109 to register.
TRADING POST "SALE DAY"
Join your neighbors and your friends and come to the Trading Post sale day Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Donated items 50 percent off; all other items 20 percent off. Four dollar bag sale from 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. No incoming items on sale day.
FRIENDS OF LIBRARY MEETING
The monthly meeting of The Friends of the Agawam Public Library will be held on Dec. 6 in the Community Room at the Agawam Public Library at 7 p.m. We will be making plans for our spring book sale and other fundraisers for this year. All are welcome to join us. For further information write to: Friends of the Agawam Public Library, P.O. Box 478, Feeding Hills, MA 01030. The Friends group is not connected to any local, state, or federal government agency.
RHAPSODY SINGERS CONCERT
Richie and Kathy Mitnick and the Rhapsody Singers, in conjunction with the Agawam Rotary Club, will present their annual holiday concert on Dec. 10 at Agawam High School at 7 p.m. The family-oriented show will also highlight selected students from the Agawam schools. Tickets, available at the door, will be $3 plus at least two canned goods for the Parish Cupboard, or $5.99 without the canned goods.
FOXWOODS TRIP
Senior Athletes will sponsor a bus trip to Foxwoods on Dec. 13. Bus leaves at 8 a.m. from the Agawam Senior Center. Price is $18 per person. Receive a package worth $25. For more info call Joan at 786-6852 or Ralph at 569-5925.
CULTURAL COUNCIL MEETING
The Agawam Cultural Council (ACC) is meeting on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper St. The meeting is open to the public. If you have an interest in providing diverse cultural events for the town, a great opportunity exists with the ACC. This all-volunteer organization, appointed by the mayor and funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, is looking for new members.
TRIP TO MOHEGAN SUN CASINO
The Agawam Golden Agers, Chapter Two is hosting a trip to the Mohegan Sun Casino on Jan. 7. The cost of this trip is $18 and includes transportation, buffet, two $10 Big Wheel bets and driver gratuity. Trip is open to the public. We'll be leaving the Agawam Senior center at 8 a.m. and returning at 5:30 p.m. For more information or reservations contact Art Usher at 786-3567.
"A RUSSIAN FOLK FAIR"
The Agawam Golden Agers, Chapter Two is hosting a trip to Mohegan Sun to see "A Russian Folk Fair" on Feb. 27. This show is based on centuries-old Russian traditions and fables and is narrated by mythical Russian characters. It includes folk musicians, singers, dancers, acrobats and human puppets. Price is $64 person and includes show, casino package, transportation and driver gratuity. For more info or reservations contact Art Usher at 786-3567.
CHICOPEE
FOXWOODS TRIP
A trip to Foxwoods Dec. 11 leaving from American Legion Post 452, 37 Exchange St. at 7:15 a.m. Cost is $20. Bonus: free buffet and $15 Keno play. Leaving casino at 4:30 p.m. For more info call Dot at 788-6835 between 4-5 p.m.
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
An Alzheimer's caregivers support group meets monthly on the third Wed. of the month. On Dec. 19, Gerri Bennett, R.N. will provide info on Alzheimer's. Support is also provided to help you provide the bets care for your loved one. The program will be held at the Chicopee Senior Center, 7 Valley View Ct. at 3:30 p.m. There is no cost for this program. For further info or to register call 534-3698.
CHICOPEE SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB
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 Hennessy on Mar. 13. The cost is $66 and includes luncheon, show and driver's gratuity. Call the Travel Club Mon.-Fri. at 534-3698 from noon-3 p.m. for further info.
AMERICAN BOSCH RETIREES CLUB
American Bosch Retirees Club will meet on Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Castle of the Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr. Lunch after the meeting baked scrod or slice sirloin of beef. No walk-ins. For reservations call Charlotte Boucher at 533-4943.
SPAGHETTI SUPPER
The W.F. Davitt Ladies Auxiliary Post 625 located at 374 Front St. will hold their spaghetti supper on Dec. 6 from 4-6 p.m. Adults and senior citizens, $4; children under 10, $3.75; and take-out, $4.25. We serve you. All monies are used for our veterans, cancer fund, hospital parties, National Home for Children and much more. Come and join us.
QUABBIN VALLEY TWIRLERS
The Quabbin Valley Twirlers Square Dance Club will sponsor a square dance on Dec. 8 at St. George's Church Hall at 33 Maple St. All western style square dancers and spectators are welcome. There will be a plus workshop at 7:30 p.m. and a Class Blast Off dance from 8-10:30 p.m. This is our annual Christmas Ball. Donation is $6 per person. For more info call Gloria or Fran at 467-3352.
TURNING 65 AND MEDICARE
Jim Zabik from Bankers Life and Casualty will be presenting the seminar "Turning 65 and Medicare" in the Conference Room of the Chicopee Public Library on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 594-1800 ext. 108.
GRANBY
FLU SHOTS
The Granby Board of Health is pleased to announce that the Holyoke Visiting Nurse Association will be available to administer flu vaccines to Granby residents at their scheduled blood pressure clinic taking place Dec. 13 at Phin's Hill from noon - 1:30 p.m. Please call the Board of Health at 467-7174 if you have any questions.
GREATER SPRINGFIELD
Silver Foxes and Belles
Chief Meteorologist Ed Carroll of WGGB-TV News 40 will speak at the Silver Foxes and Belles meeting, Dec. 5, 1:30 p.m. Carroll will discuss various types of weather patterns and global warming. The program will be held at the Springfield Jewish Community Center, 1160 Dickinson St. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will follow the program. For additional information, contact Miriam Pilver at 567-4917.
HOLYOKE
SKATE WITH SANTA
Skate with Santa on Dec. 15 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. at Fitzpatrick Skating Rink located at 575 Maple St. A benefit for the Shriners Hospital for Children. Bring a new book (for pre-kindergarten - third grade children) for free admission. Skate rental is $4. Sponsored by Holyoke Parks & Rec. and FMC. For more info call 532-2929.
"IRELAND AS YOU LIKE IT"
The St. Patrick's Parade Committee of Holyoke has raffle tickets available for an "Ireland As You Like It" trip for six people, including limo ride to and from Logan Airport, roundtrip airfare on Aer Lingus, hotels, meals, attractions and $500 spending money per traveler or $15,000 cash. Tickets are $100 each. A total of 290 tickets will be sold. Drawing to be held Mar. 26. This is the 57th anniversary of the Past President's fundraising to help defray the expenses of the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade. Contact Dan Tierney at 533-0909 or any other parade member for information.
SOUTH HADLEY
Advent Craft Fair
The annual Advent Craft Fair will be Dec. 7 from 3 - 8 p.m. and Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 1 Church St., opposite the town common, junction of routes #47 and #116.
SOUTHWICK
RAFFLE TICKET PERMITS
The town of Southwick Town Clerk's Office would like to remind any resident selling raffle tickets to be sure they obtain a raffle permit. The application can be picked up from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri., and the cost is $10.
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
The state's presidential primary has been changed to Feb. 5. The town of Southwick Clerk's Office would like to inform all residents the last day to register to vote will be Jan. 16. Anyone interested in obtaining an absentee ballot call the Town Clerk's Office at 569-5504 for an application.
SANTA BREAKFAST
A breakfast and photos with Santa sponsored by the Southwick Lions Club will be 8 a.m. - noon on Dec. 9 at the Southwick Recreation Center on Powder Mill Road. The breakfast will feature pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, orange juice, coffee, tea and milk. Prizes will be raffled throughout the morning. Cost is $5 per person. Cost for children under 12 is $3. Proceeds will be used to support the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund, the Lions Orthoptic Clinic of Western Massachusetts and the Rec. Center. The news Lions Eyemobile will provide free hearing and vision screening exams and Child ID kits will be available from the Southwick Police Department.
"MEMORIES IN THE MAKING"
The Alzheimer's Association of Western Mass. in collaboration with the Southwick Public Library will host the "Memories in the Making" art show, open to the public during December. "Memories in the Making" is a creative art expression program for individuals with early to middle stages of Alzheimer's disease. For more info, please contact Ginny Sinkoski, Community Projects Coordinator at the Alzheimer's Association Western Regional office, at 787-1113 or Rosann Scalise, director of Program Operations at the Westfield YMCA, at 568-8631.
SPRINGFIELD
ITALIAN HISTORY CLUB
Ten day trip to Italy Italian Lakes Region; Milan, Venice, Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore, Lake Como and Innsbruck, Austria. Leave Sprigfield Mar. 25, return Apr. 3. All inclusive $2,295 double occupancy. Call Yvonne Ferraro at 734-3442 for brochure and additional info.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Caribbean American Cultural Center, 1514 State St. will hold its annual Christmas dinner Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be the Caribbean Folk Singers of Springfield and a local DJ. Donation is $30 per person; children 12 and under $20. The public is invited. For more info call Vera O'Connor at 783-9824 or the office at 439-0323.
WESTFIELD
CHANUKAH PARTY
Congregation Ahavas Achim Chanukah Party, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, 72 Broad St. Games, crafts, songs, and more. Potluck dinner and raffles for gifts baskets. Rabbi Joyce Galaski will lead the prayers and songs. Bring your friends and family to enjoy this Chanukah celebration and bring your menorah and candles for a community lighting. Bring a non-perishable item to be donated to the Westfield Open Pantry. Cost is $5 for singles and $10 for a family. RSVP to Wendy at 568-5347 or by e-mail at weebers@comcast.net.
SONGWRITING CLASS
Songwriters, or those who want to be, can sharpen their skills and gain inside information on the music business in a Westfield State College winter session songwriting class. The class runs 6 - 10 p.m., Jan. 2 - 4, 7-11 and 14 - 15 in Bates Hall. For more information or to register, contact the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education at 594-1268. For more details on the class, call Neikirk at 572-5331.
TRIP TO PARIS
The Community Education Office at Westfield State College is in collaboration with Springfield Museums to offer you a trip overseas. oin us in discovering Paris, May 23-31. To learn more about this trip please attend our free informational meeting on Dec. 6 from 6 - 7 p.m. at the Westfield State College Garden Room. For more info, a detailed itinerary or to register for Discover Paris contact the Community Education office at 572-8034 or at Cheaphy@wsc.ma.edu.
WEST SPRINGFIELD
BENEFIT FOR PARISH CUPBOARD
The Dance team at Louise Noel's Dance and Gymnastics is proud to present the Polar Express benefit performance for the Parish Cupboard on Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. at Mittineague Congregational Church. The West Springfield Girl Scouts will also sing Christmas carols. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children and seniors. Tickets may be purchased by calling 736-5196, or by e-mail at louisenoelsdanceandgymnastics@verizon.net or by mail: LNDG, 87 Norman St., West Springfield, MA 01089 (checks payable to L.N.D.G.) One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Parish Cupboard.
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