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Town Events, Feb. 20 - Feb. 27From The Chicopee Herald, The MetroWest Reminder and The Springfield Reminder
AGAWAM
CARDIAC WELLNESS FAIR
Heritage Hall East will be hosting a Cardiac Wellness Health Fair on Feb. 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The fair will be spotlighting a heart healthy lifestyle. There will be a heart healthy cooking demonstration and educational seminar, chair massages and demonstrations of Tai Chi and Yoga for relaxation and stress management, and a blood pressure screening. The fair is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be served. Heritage Hall East is located at 464 Main St. For more info call Gina at 789-8374.
HIGH SOCIETY LUNCHEON CRUISE
High Society Luncheon Cruise aboard the Vista Jubilee with entertainment by Bobby Justin on Aug. 12. Nothing is so much a part of the New England scene as a picturesque cruise on Narragansett Bay. During our cruise, we will enjoy a full luncheon deluxe buffet: glass of champagne, caesar salad, fresh rolls and butter, potato salad, seafood scampi and chicken boursin, lemon-infused rice and chef's selection fresh season vegetables, chef's selection mini desserts and pastries, coffee and tea. Cost includes all taxes and gratuities. For more info call Nellie Mathias at 786-9093. Depart Agawam Senior Cener 8 a.m.; approximate return 5:30 p.m.
QUINCY MARKET
Join the Friends of the Agawam Senior Center for "Shear Madness" with Quincy Market in Boston on June. 3. It's the seat of American history and site of one of America's most famous shopping and dining experience Faneuil Hall marketplace. We'll see a delightful play, "Shear Madness" come see why over six million people around the world have made this play one of America's favorite. For more info call Nellie Mathias at 786-9093. Depart Agawam Senior Center at 10 a.m.; approximate return 8 p.m.
RED SOX VS ORIOLES
The Agawam Golden Agers, Chapter Two is sponsoring a trip to Baltimore, Md., Aug. 19 - 21 Boston Red Sox compete against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Trip includes accommodations at the Best Western or Crowne Plaza Hotel, game tickets, dinner show at Toby's Dinner Theatre featuring a production of "West Side Story" and tours of Baltimore, Annapolis, U.S. Naval Academy and Longwood Gardens. For reservations or more information, please contact Art Usher at 786-3567.
CHILD INTERNET SAFETY PROGRAM
"Keeping Children Safe on the Internet," a special presentation by Detective Jim McLaughlin, one of the leading experts in Internet safety and children will take place Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. - noon at St. David's Church, 699 Springfield St., Feeding Hills. This is a free program and excellent training for anyone who works with children and youth and also for parents. Call 786-6133 to register.
ADULT DROP-IN YOGA
The Agawam Center Library Association will be sponsoring an Adult Drop-In Yoga program Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. This beginner's program is free and open to adults 18 and over. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. No registration is necessary for this program. Programs must have a minimum number of participants to be held. Call 789-1550, or visit the Agawam Library to register.
YOUTH ART SHOW
The Agawam Public Library is pleased to have on display artwork from all of the public school students from grades kindergarten through 12 during March. Among the work that will be on display are creative samples in painting, sculpture and printmaking. Youth Art Month is from March 1 - 31. This year's art show is a celebration of creative talent that is showcased yearly by the students of Agawam. The artwork exhibit will be hosted on the lower level, and the glass showcase near the children's library on the main level. Viewing hours are Monday - Thursday; 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP
Tickets are available for the Agawam Cultural Council "Plan Your Own Day" bus trip to NYC on May 3. Buses will make stops along 5th Ave. Departure will be from the Agawam Middle School parking lot at 6:30 a.m. with return to Agawam before 10 p.m. For further information call 786-0787.
CHICOPEE
FABULOUS FIFTIES
The Chicopee Senior Travel Club will be remembering the Fabulous Fifties with Charlie Thomas and The Drifters on May 18 at Luciano's on Lake Pearl in Wrentham. There are still a few seats remaining. Tickets include transportation, driver's gratuity, show and your choice of stuffed breast of chicken or baked haddock. Call or visit the senior center travel desk at 534-3698 to book your space.
OGUNQUIT, MAINE
The Chicopee Senior Travel Club is going to Ogunquit, Maine on June 10 - 12 on a three-day get-away. Tour will include accommodations at the Ogunquit River Plantation, four meals including a lobster bake, tour and tasting at the Redhook Ale Brewing Co., Kennebunkport guided tour, Nubble Lighthouse cruise, show at the Ogunquit Playhouse, visit to Perkins Cove and Kittery shopping. Call the travel club at 534-3698, Mon. - Fri., from noon - 3 p.m.
COLLECTIBLE SHOW
Collectible show, sponsored by the Nativity BVM Parish Council March 2 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Nativity Church hall, 780 Chicopee St. The show will feature coins, sports and non-sports cards and sets, wax boxes, vintage cards, card supplies, autographs, comic books, NASCAR racing, gift items and more. Forty-seven ground level spaces, handicap accessible. Free parking, Prizes drawn every 30 minutes, free give-away items at the door. Admission is $1; children under 10 free. All proceeds to benefit the church. For info call Joe at 593-6046.
LOOKING FOR UMPIRES
The Chicopee Parks & Rec. Dept. is looking for umpires for its youth baseball and softball leagues. Experience and knowledge of the sport and umpiring is encouraged, but mandatory training will also be given to those who have not umpired before. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. If you are interested, please stop by the Parks Dept. at 687 Front St. or call the office at 594-3481.
SPRING FLOWER SHOW/QUINCY MARKET
The Chicopee Parks & Rec. Dept. still has tickets left for the New England Spring Flower in Boston on March 8, with continuation to Quincy Market/Fanueil Hall for a few hours of shopping. Enjoy the beautiful landscaped garden displays, professional lectures, amateur competitions, ancient arts and much more. Also learn about community resources and educational programs involving horticulture and the environment. Trip includes coach bus fare as well as show entry. Pre-registration is mandatory. Sign up now at the Parks Dept. at 687 Front St. or call 594-3481 for more details.
GREATER SPRINGFIELD
MEETING
The University of the Third Age (UTA) at Asnuntuck Community College, 170 Elm St., Enfield, Conn., meeting Feb. 22. We will have a speaker, volunteer Michelle Pavia, who is a rehabilitator in the state licensed program, Wildlife Orphanage. Pavia and other volunteers care for disabled and injured wildlife. She will be bringing along a few of her patients. Donations are welcome. For more info contact Jo-Ann Bellantuono at 860-668-7360.
ALL ADULTS WELCOME
The New Beginnings Adult Education Program is ready to kick-off another exciting semester at Minnechaug Regional High School. Enrichment courses will be offered beginning the week of Feb. 25. Numerous computer courses, ballroom dancing, one stroke folk art painting, beading, yoga and several health and fitness classes will be offered. For general info, as well as registration info, call 599-1831.
FOXWOODS CASINO
St. Michael's Young at Heart presents a trip to Foxwoods April 15. A King Ward coach will pick you up and take you safely to Foxwoods for six hours of action, fun and excitement. Casino bonus: $30; $10 food, $20 Keno. Contact Louise Scarnici at 525-6868 or Anita Black at 525-3614.
TOBACCO VALLEY ARTISTS MEETING
The next meeting of the Tobacco Valley Artists Association is Feb. 20, 7 p.m., at the Somers Senior Center, 19 Battle St., Somers, Conn. Award-winning Wilbraham artist Deborah Padden will present a demonstration on building a portrait in oils. She has been working in portraits since 1995 and teaching since 2000. The public is welcome.
SILVER FOXES & BELLES
Laurie Festa will perform during the Silver Foxes & Belles meeting, March 12, 1:30 p.m. The program will be at the Springfield Jewish Community Center, 1160 Dickinson St. Festa is a singer, musician and recording artist. She recently shifted her attention to teaching piano and voice privately, and performing as well as recording. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will follow the program. For additional information, contact Miriam Pilver at 567-4917.
NEW HAMPSHIRE TRIP
The seniors of St. Rose de Lima invite you to join them March 27 as they travel to Parker's maple barn in Mason, N.H., where you will enjoy a full breakfast. After, there will be plenty of time for shopping at the barn and two additional stops will be made for shoppping as well. Our final stop will be at the Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley, Mass., where there will be a choice of pot roast or filet of sole. For more info, call 533-9282.
HOLYOKE
SPRING PROGRAMS
The Holyoke Parks & Rec. Dept. announces that sign-ups for their spring programs will take place in the department offices at City Hall now through March 19. Anyone interested may sign up from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and the cost varies by program. Programs include volleyball, Tai Chi for adults, Kung Fu for kids, hip hop ballet, music lessons (flute, violin and piano) and basketball. A parent or guardian must be present to register. Anyone wishing to receive a brochure and registration form by e-mail should send a request to parks@ci.holyoke.ma.us. For more info, contact the Holyoke Parks & Rec. Dept. at 322-5620.
SOUTHWICK
"WALK OUR FAITH" DURING LENT
Come join us this Lent as we "Walk Our Faith." We welcome you to our Thursday evening potlucks and programs at Christ Church, United Methodist. Experience "Healing Prayer" on Feb. 21, "Singing our Faith" on Feb. 28 with the Resurrection Airmen, "Singing our Faith" hymn sing on March 6 and "An Evening with Mabel Johnson" on March 31. Come whenever you can, bring a dish or come as you are. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Program at 7 p.m. Call 569-5206 for more information.
SPRINGFIELD
"DIABETES 101" CLASS
The Diabetes Center at Mercy Medical Center, 299 Carew St., is offering a free diabetes class on Feb. 25 from 2:30 - 4 p.m. The class will provide an overview of diabetes and discuss the treatment plan including meal planning, medications, exercise and blood glucose monitoring.
FOXWOODS CASINO & BINGO
There will be a March 2 trip to Foxwoods Casino & Bingo. The bus leaves at 7:30 a.m., attendees must be arrive at 7 a.m. There will also be a two-day bus trip to Atlantic City March 9 - 10. Price includes bus, hotel, breakfast and tour. 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.
FOREST PARK ZOO
The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center will be open Feb. 18 - 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Reduced admission rates are as follows: adults, $2, children one - 12, $1. For more information, call 733-2251 or visit the zoo's Web site at www.forestparkzoo.org.
WESTFIELD
PIANO LESSONS
The Community Education Office at Westfield State College is offering Piano from Feb. 25 - April 28 on Mondays from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Join pianist and instructor Scott Bailey for a complete orientation to the keyboard for beginning pianists. Students work in a lab setting in the Westfield State College center for music technology where each student has his or her own piano. This class is designed for beginners, with no prerequisite skills required. Limited seats available so please register by Feb 25. There is a fee. For more information or to request a catalog, contact the Community Education office at 572-8034 or at Cheaphy@wsc.ma.edu.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
The Community Education Office at Westfield State College is offering Lifeguard Training from March 3 - May 12 on Mondays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Spend the summer on the beach or at the pool working as a certified lifeguard. Certification includes Lifeguard Training, Community First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. This class is sponsored by the American Red Cross. Please register by March 3. There is a fee. For more information or to request a catalog, contact the Community Education office at 572-8034 or at Cheaphy@wsc.ma.edu.
NEW YOUTH CHOIR GROUP
The YMCA of Greater Westfield is pleased to announce the formation of a Youth Choir: The Y Notes Ensemble. The choir is open for any child in grades one - eight who likes to sing and perform. The program will meet at the YMCA on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. from Feb. 27 to June 18. There is a cost. The program will culminate with two spring concerts, one at the YMCA and the second at the YMCA's 120th Annual Gala to take place at Stanley Park on June 28. For more information, please contact Rosann Scalise, Director of Program Operations at 568-8631 or rscalise@westfieldymca.org.
HEALTH LECTURE
The YMCA o f Greater Westfield will host a lecture by John Hoime titled "Restoring and Maintaining a Healthy Immune System" on Feb. 26 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Hoime is the owner/operator of Alternative Health Inc., located in Southwick, Northampton and West Hartford, Conn. Hoime will address the topic of immunity and how people can look to both restore and maintain their immune system. The lecture is free and open to the public. Interested persons are asked to call the YMCA at 568-8631 to reserve their spot.
WEST SPRINGFIELD
RUMMAGE SALE CORRECTION
A mid-winter rummage sale will take place at Grace Lutheran Church on Rte. 20 on Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Gently used clothing and housewares as well as tools, electronics and small furniture will be featured. Feline Friends will have a table with adoptable cats. All proceeds of the sale will be matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a non-profit financial organization which supports congregational outreach. Anyone with items to donate should call Martha at 568-8033.
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