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Town Events, Nov. 21 - Nov. 28From the Chicopee Herald, the Metro West Reminder and the Springfield Reminder
AGAWAM
POT ROAST DINNER
St. David's Episcopal Church, 699 Springfield St. in Feeding Hills, pot roast dinner Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. The menu will include pot roast, oven roasted red potatoes, honey glazed carrots, garden salad, bread and butter, apple crisp with ice cream and coffee, tea or lemonade. Tickets are $9, adults; $4, children ages five to 12 and free for children under five. Tickets can be reserved by calling the church office at 786-6133.
DONATE WINTER CLOTHING
You can help a child keep warm during the cold weather months by donating a brand new winter hat, mittens, or gloves to a child in need now through Dec. 16. All donated items will be given to Baystate Children's Hospital to distribute at the hospital's pediatric health centers for those patients in need of warm winter clothing. Girls and boys hats and mittens are needed, with sizes ranging from toddlers to teenagers. Drop boxes will be located at the Westfield Athenaeum at 6 Elm St. in Westfield in the both the adult and boys and girls section as well as at Fitness First at 60 North Westfield St. in Feeding Hills. For more information call Trish Perrault at 786-7899.
PANCAKES WITH SANTA
The John F. Kennedy Council #5585 of the Knights of Columbus will hold their annual "Pancake Breakfast with Santa" Nov. 25 from 8 a.m. - noon at St. John's Parish Center, 833 Main St. Pancakes, sausages, orange juice, coffee, tea or milk will be served. The price is $4.50 per adult, children 10 and under free. Santa will be there to talk to the children and to have a picture taken with him. Each child will receive a gift from Santa. Tickets are available from any K of C member and will be sold at the door. Reservations are not necessary. For more info, please call Al Taupier at 786-2325.
CHICOPEE
A DAY OF RENEWAL
A time of community will be held on Dec. 2 at the St. Stanislaus School library, Front St. from 1-4 p.m. The Bereavement Outreach of St. Stanislaus Basilica is sponsoring this afternoon of hope and help for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Join us. Call Sr. Mary D'Angelo at 594-6444 or 592-2786 before Nov. 29 regarding your attendance.
BEGINNER TAP CLASSES
Beginner tap classes are offered on Mon. from 2-2:45 p.m. by Diane Shields at the Chicopee Senior Center, 7 Valley View Ct. Cost is $4 per class and payment is due for the month on the first Mon. All are welcome to join the class. For more info, call the center at 534-3698 on Mon.-Fri., from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
BEADING: THE NEXT STEP
A four-week session on how to make beaded jewelry will begin at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21 and continue on Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and 19 in the Chicopee Senior Center, 7 Valley View Ct. Susan Frances is the teacher. Bring your own materials. Cost is $3 per class. To register, call 534-3698, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteer drivers are needed to drive Chicopee Council on Aging vehicles to take older adults to medical appointments, for personal business or to come to the Chicopee Senior Center. Volunteers may work any schedule desired. The Council provides transportation between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. using cars and vans. Interested persons should contact either Pete Hebert or Lisa Padykula, transportation coordinators, at 536-5733.
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. For more info call the center at 534-3698, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Tues.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
YOGA CLASS
From now to Dec. 11 Chicopee Council on Aging is offering gentle yoga class on Tues. from 2:30-3:30 p.m. "Yes, You Can! Gentle Stretch Yoga Class" can help increase flexibility, strength and balance. Most yoga poses can be modified or chair supported to fit an individual level. Sign up at the Center at 7 Valley View Ct. Fee for four week session is: elder, $16; non-elder resident, $32; other, $40. For more info call 534-3698, Mon.-Fri., 8 am.-4 p.m. Space is limited to 12 people.
IRISH CABARET
Spend the day at Venus DeMilo in Swansea, Mass., 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.
FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT
Free holiday concert Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. First Central Baptist Church, 50 Broadway St. featuring the dynamic vocal group "Calling Levi." Come join us for this uplifting evening.
CHRISTMAS WITH AN IRISH TOUCH
Christmas with an Irish Touch will take place Dec. 8. Mass at 4 p.m. in the Elms College Chapel. Entertainment to follow in the Dooley Campus Center Dining Hall. For more info call the Irish Cultural Council at Elms College at 263-2537.
COLLECTIBLE SHOW
Collectible Show, sponsored by the Nativity BVM Parish Council, will take place Dec. 2 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Nativity Church Hall, 70 Chicopee St. The show will feature coins, sports and non-sports cards and sets, wax boxes, vintage cards, card supplies, autographs, comic books, videos, NASCAR racing, gift items and more. Forty-seven ground level spaces, handicap accessible. Free parking. Prizes drawn out every 30 minutes, free give-away items at the door. Admission is $1, children under 10 free. All proceeds to benefit Nativity Church. For info call Joe at 593-6046.
GRANBY
HAT AND MITTEN DRIVE
Granby Public Library is looking for your help as we start our annual "Warm the Heart" campaign. We are accepting donations of new hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, clothing, socks, slippers and underwear from children's sizes to adult XL. We are also looking for new items such as teddy bears, games, puzzles, books, journals, crayons, markers, play-doh and small toys for distribution to the Providence Behavioral Hospital Child/Adolescent Unit and the Broderick House of Holyoke. Age range is from four to 18 years old. This is our ninth year organizing this event. Help us to make this our most successful year ever and to warm the hearts of many this holiday season. If you have questions, call 467-3320.
GREATER SPRINGFIELD
CHRISTMAS IN VERMONT
Christmas in Vermont at the Middlebury Inn Nov. 28-29. Roundtrip deluxe motorcoach, deluxe accommodations, three meals, refreshments upon arrival; walking village tour, visit to the Dakin Farm Store and Vermont Teddy Bear Co., baggage handling, meal and room and taxes and tips and driver tip are included. Make your reservations today by calling Frank Wotton at 532-0214. Bus departs 7:30 a.m. from Plantation Inn, 295 Burnett Rd. in Chicopee.
HOME-BASED BUSINESS WORKSHOP
The Agawam Small Business Assistance Center will hold Home-Based Business workshop on Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Agawam Public Library on Cooper Street. This workshop addresses the laws regarding home-based businesses with specific information gleaned from communities throughout the area. This workshop is open to residents of the Pioneer Valley. The workshop will be conducted by Atty. Abbe McLane of Feeding Hills and will help you navigate your way through all the unexpected issues that confront any new business. This workshop will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. and refreshments will be served. Admission is free, but seating is limited so advance registrations are necessary. Register online at www.asbac.net or by calling the reservation hotline at 786-0172. For more information, please contact Derek Jarvis at 786-3249 or email at derekjarv@aol.com.
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE
The Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox communities of Greater Springfield will come together for an ecumenical Thanksgiving service to be held Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Cathedral, 28 State St., Springfield. A reception will immediately follow in the Bishop Marshall Center adjacent to St. Michael's Cathedral. All are welcome.
CANDLEPIN BOWLING
Unified Sports Program is working with the Agawam Bowl on Walnut Street to offer kids ages three - 18 the opportunity to play candlepin bowling. The program will be free to all participants but a commitment will be needed to show up each week. If your child signs up and can not attend, a call will need to be made so we can get someone on the waiting list to step in. We have 10 lanes, which will allow us to have 30 participants plus another 10 "mentors" from our college and high school volunteers. The spots will be filled on a first come first serve basis with a goal of 15 children with special needs being involved. If interested, please go to the YMCA of Greater Westfield to sign up. For more information call Steve Berube at 562-9746.
HOLYOKE
THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND THE KING
Spend an afternoon with Frank (Patrick Tobin) and Elvis (Ray Guilmette) live on stage Nov. 28. Hear all your favorite songs and then some. You'll enjoy some crooning and some gyrating that will spin you out of our chair. Price of $40 includes lunch and show. Seating at noon; lunch follows; show being at approx. 1:30 p.m. Call Frank Wotton at 532-0214 for reservations at The Log Cabin. This is a self-drive event.
RIVERBOAT RAMBLERS CHRISTMAS PARTY
Grab your dancing shoes and cuddle under the mistletoe for a nostalgic trip back to the times of Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire Dec. 6 at the Log Cabin. To book your reservation call Frank Wotton at 532-0214. This is a self-drive event. Begins approx. at noon.
SOUTH HADLEY
CHURCH DINNER
The Congregational Church of South Hadley Falls will hold a dinner Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. The menu will consist of Yankee pot roast, salad, roasted red potatoes, carrots, rolls, gravy, gingerbread with whipped cream, coffee, tea, milk and juice. The cost is $12 per person, $10 for seniors, $6 for kids (hot dogs and fries), payable at the door. For reservations or more info, call the church office at 539-9373. Take out is also available by reservation or to those unable to attend, we will deliver meals to South Hadley residents at 5:30 p.m.
Craft Fair
Annual Advent Craft Fair will be held on Dec. 7 from 3-8 p.m. and on Dec. 8 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 1 Church St. Homemade holiday cookies donated by the local community will be on sale to benefit the South Hadley Council on Aging. Free admission, free parking, handicapped accessible facility.
SOUTHWICK
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Overeaters Anonymous Oasis Meeting Sun., Wed., 3:30-4:30 p.m., at Southwick Congregational Church, corner of Routes 10/202 and Depot St. Bing eaters, bulimics, anorexics welcome. For more info call Overeaters Anonymous at 783-4198 or visit our Web site at http://www.oawmass.org.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Overeaters Anonymous New Hope Meeting, 6-7 p.m., Southwick Community Episcopal Church, 660 College Highway. Bing eaters, bulimics, anorexics welcome. For more info call Overeaters Anonymous at 783-4198 or visit our Web site at http://www.oawmass.org.
SPRINGFIELD
TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE
It's our second annual toys for tots drive at Pasquales Restaurant on Dec. 2 from 1-5 p.m. sponsored by Tony and Angelo Commisso. Stop by with a new unwrapped toy and make an underprivileged child happy this year at Christmas. If you are unable to make it on Dec. 2, Pasquales will be collecting toys all week prior to this event from 4 p.m. to closing Tues-Sat. Pasquale's is located at 642 N. Main St. in East Longmeadow.
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
2007 Holiday Craft Fair Nov. 24, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 25 Parker St., Indian Orchard. Open to the public. Featuring a great variety of crafts and products from local artists. Homemade breads, pastry and soup. Lunch will be available. Handicap accessible.
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 21 at 4 p.m., Springfield Rescue Mission, 19 Bliss St. Volunteers 16 years and older needed to cook and serve meals rom 3 - 6 p.m. Volunteers also needed to deliver boxed meals to local elderly, disabled and shut-ins at 3 p.m. Call Julie Barnes at 732-0808.
THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST
Volunteers 16 years and older needed to cook and serve breakfast from 6 - 9 a.m. on Nov. 22 for our Thanksgiving breakfast at 7 a.m. Call Julie Barnes at 732-0808.
NEW SUPPORT GROUP
Department of Elder Affairs, Mayflower Center is forming a caregiver support group. Mayflower Center is located at 1516 Sumner Ave. For further information and to register call 782-4536.
Easter Seals
Department of Elder Affairs, Mayflower Center is hosting Easter Seals and you. A representative from Easter Seals will be at Mayflower Center located at 1516 Sumner Ave. on Nov. 26 at 1 p.m. Topics for discussion are Who is Easter Seals? What types of services does Easter Seals provide? How do I receive assistance from Easter Seals? Registration required; call 782-4536 to register.
Springfield Garden Club's HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
On Nov. 30 the Third Annual Holiday Boutique will take place at St. Cecilia"s Church, 42 Main St., Wilbraham beginning with a sale of member-designed seasonal decorations and gifts at 11 a.m. also benefitting the Scholarship Fund will be a silent auction. A light luncheon is available followed by a program on Holiday Table Designs by six club members. Cost for the lucheon and program: $5. For more info, call Shirley LaBrecque at 599-0432.
ART SHOW/SALE
The Mission Phoenix Arts Project and Nehemiah Ministries Inc. present their second annual art show/sale, "Phoenix: Artistic Expressions From Our Diversity." The show/sale features paintings by project participants as well as live music, crafts for sale, a cafe selling various snacks and beverages and a concert beginning at 6 p.m. The event will be Dec. 15 from 2:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral, 35 Chestnut St., next to the quadrangle. Crafters can reserve a table at the event for $15. For more information call 732-7778.
PASTA DINNER
St. Anthony Church Women's Guild will hold its monthly pasta dinner on Dec. 5 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Cedar Hall, 375 Island Pond Rd. Menu includes homemade sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, pastries, coffee and tea. Cost is $5 for adults, children under six free. Take out is available. For more info call Nora at 543-2455.
FIRST HOUR FORUMS
The public is invited to attend the Unitarian Universalist Society of Greater Springfield's First Hour Forum from 9 - 10 a.m. before the Sunday service in the Balcony Room, second floor. Forums offer presentation, dialogue and interactive conversation about current events and/or a topic of special interest. On Dec. 2 Bill Delzell will present "Guns Are Us," showing clips from the 1949 film "Gun Crazy," a movie made all the more relevant today by the shootings at Virginia Tech last spring. The church is located at 245 Porter Lake Dr. For information, call 736-2324.
SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS ADVISORY MEETING
The Safe and Drug Free Schools and Community Advisory Board for the Springfield school district will meet Dec. 14 from 8:30 - 10 a.m. at the Meline Kasparian Professional Development Center, 60 Alton St. This community event is free and open to all parents.
WESTFIELD
CHANUKAH DINNER PRESENTATION
Congregation Ahavas Achim invites you on Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m., to School Street Bistro for a Chanukah buffet dinner, $25 all inclusive. Bob and Judy Brown will be the speakers. They are founding members of Congregation Ahavas Achim and Bob is a local historian and retired history professor from Westfield State College. Everyone is welcome. Come meet many of the members of our current congregation and learn about our past. New members are always welcome. To RSVP. contact Rissa Larsen, 562-2749 or e-mail her at rnses@hotmail.com or contact Sandy Mackler, 562-2942 at ahavasachiminquiry@gmail.com.
ANNUAL MEETING
The Pioneer Valley Military and Transportation Museum, Inc. will hold its annual meeting in conjunction with its benefit gala/auction with Kevin Quinlan at the East Mountain Country Club, Westfield, Mar. 22 from 5:30-11 p.m.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Christmas craft fair Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wyben Union Church, 678 Montgomery Rd. All type of craft items for sale plus baked goods, luncheon and raffle.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Overeaters Anonymous New Friendship Group meets Wed., 7-8 p.m., at Church of the Atonement, corner of Court and Pleasant Streets. Bing eaters, bulimics, anorexics welcome. For more info call Overeaters Anonymous at 783-4198 or visit our Web site at www.oawmass.org.
BENEFIT FUNDRAISER
There will be a benefit fundraiser for nine-year-old Patrick J. Gallagher on Nov. 24 from 7 pm to Midnight at Tekoa Country Club, 459 Russell Rd. PJ has an inoperative brain tumor. Family and friends are trying to help the family offset the medical costs. Tickets are $20 per person. For tickets or more information call Nancy or Paul at 525-6608, Pam or Ken at 623-5975, Lisa at 562-7910 or Bonnie at 269-4229. Cash donations may be sent to the Patrick J. Gallagher Benefit Fund, c/o Nancy O'Melia, 314 Kibbe Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028.
WEST SPRINGFIELD
NEW YORK CITY TRIP
The West Springfield Parks & Rec. Dept. is sponsoring a New York City trip Dec. 1. Leaves at 7:30 a.m. from 26 Central St. municipal parking lot; return approx. 9:30 p.m. You'll be on your own for the day to see a show, shop till you drop or tour around. A dinner stop at the Blue Colony Diner on the way home is planned (meals not included in price). Bus drops off at Rockefeller Center, 5th Ave. and Times Square. Bus leaves New York City at 5:30 p.m. Collection on bus for driver's tip. For more info contact the West Springfield Parks & Rec. office Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 263-3284.
HOLIDAY CRAFTERS WANTED
Space is availabe for crafters interested in the Annual Holiday Craft Fair at Grace Lutheran Church located at 1552 Westfield St. The fair will be held in the church hall on Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and will feature local crafters, holiday auction and traditional church shops. Proceeds from this event will go to the Women in Christ to help fund their missions. For more information of an application, please call Sue at 562-7784.
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