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Town Events, Nov. 28 - Dec. 5 From the Chicopee Herald, the Metro West Reminder and the Springfield Reminder
AGAWAM
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Community Grange #382 of Feeding Hills will hold a holiday bazaar on Dec. 8 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Grange Hall located at 47 North West St. Members of the Grange have been busy making gift items, ornaments, wreaths and many more items. The bake sale will be bigger and better. There will be a children's table with a make and take craft. All proceeds will benefit the building fund and the public is invited to attend.
SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE
Bethany Assembly of God would like to invite you to attend their 33rd Annual Singing Christmas Tree Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2, 7 - 9. Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 6 p.m., Sunday at 3 and 6 p.m. at 580 Main St, Agawam. For more information call 789-2930 or visit www.bethany-ag.org
AGAWAM COUNCIL ON AGING
The Agawam Council on Aging and Senior Center events:
Nov. 29: 9 a.m. exercise, 9:30 a.m. new member breakfast; 1 p.m. pitch; 1 p.m. fuel assistance by appointment; 7 p.m. pitch.
Nov. 30: 9 a.m. tap; 10 a.m. Tai Chi; 12:30 p.m. decorate and trim Christmas tree; 1 p.m. cribbage; 6:30 p.m. trip to Dan Kane Spectacular Show at Mass Mutual.
For more info call 821-0604 or 821-0605.
MIA BELLA CANDLES
Friends of the Agawam Senior Center are selling Mia Bella candles just in time for the holiday season. These candles are made from natural vegetable waxes. Mia Bella has over 100 scent-sational fragrances to choose from. If you don't want to have a candle with a flame, Mia Bella offers a scent-simmer pot with no flame which will be safe around children and pets. For info and to see the candles, call Emile Cote at 335-9440. This project is to help raise funds for our expansion funds.
HOLIDAY 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, starting at 7 p.m. The family-oriented show will also highlight selected students from the Agawam schools. Tickets, available at the door, will again be $3 plus at least two canned goods for the Parish Cupboard, or $5.99 without the canned goods. In addition to Richie and Kathy Mitnick on the keyboard and organ, Jessie Rivers, Brad Shepard, John Moriarty, Frank Newton, Ethel Lee, Dave Colucci, Sally Jo Stevens and MC Rollie Jacobs will provide their vocal talents.
"CHEFS FOR JIMMY"
Tickets to "Chefs for Jimmy" presented by Kittredge Equipment Company and Winer Levsky Group to benefit the Jimmy Fund are available now. Those attending will feel like stars as they feast in a Broadway atmosphere on a wide variety of dishes prepared by 30 participating restaurants. It all takes place at Chez Josef on Jan. 25. Tickets are $65 and only available by calling (888) 546-6938 or on the Web site at www.jimmyfund.org/chefs-for-jimmy.
SEMINAR ON DIVORCE FINANCES
On Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Agawam Public Library, Freda Brown, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), will talk about the issues that can affect a divorcing couple's financial future. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. The meeting is free. Brown is offering the program to help people improve their odds for a fair and equitable divorce settlement.
ROTARY CLUB INFO LUNCHEON
The Agawam Rotary Club extends a special invitation to anyone who would like to learn more about membership opportunities in Rotary on Nov. 28. The Agawam Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 12:15 at Storrowton Tavern in West Springfield. In addition, the guest speaker for this luncheon program is Reverend E. Gage Hotaling, Navy Chaplain during WW II, and retired Baptist minister living in Agawam. His talk will focus on his experiences in Iwo Jima. To RSVP or to learn more about becoming a member, contact Bob Magovern, president of the Agawam Rotary Club, at 786-0244.
HOLIDAY MINI BAZAAR
The Agawam Senior Center will be hosting a holiday mini bazaar Dec. 5 - 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CHICOPEE
HOME ENERGY SAVING WORKSHOP
The Chicopee Electric Light Dept (CEL) is sponsoring the Home Energy Workshop Dec. 3, 7 p.m., in the conference room of the Chicopee Public Library. The speaker will be Mike Plasski who also performs free home energy audits for CEL customers. The typical family spends more than $1,600 per year on home utility bills. The CEL Energy Saving Workshop offers many low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy. CEL will provide helpful hand-out booklets and a free gift to each attendee.
HOLIDAY CONCERT
The Chicopee Council on Aging and Senior Center annual holiday concert and party featuring the Goldtones on Dec. 6, 1:15 p.m. Come and celebrate the holiday season with great music, great refreshments, great company and more. Call 534-3698 to register.
IN GOOD COMPANY
In Good Company is a support group for people who are feeling blue or experiencing mild depression. Coming to a support group at the Senior Center and being with others can help you to feel better. The next meeting will be held on Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Center, 7 Valley View Ct. There is no fee for this program. The group is facilitated by a professional who can assist you with coping strategies, info on additional assistance and support. If you would like more info, 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. The support group to help those who have suffered the loss of a loved one will be holding a luncheon on Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Chicopee Council on Aging, 7 Valley View Ct. The group is facilitated by Irene Remillard. For more info call Jared at 534-3698 or Irene at 594-6092.
SPAGHETTI SUPPER
The Chicopee High School cheerleaders are having a spaghetti supper on Dec. 4 at the American Legion Post 452, Exchange Street. Cost: adults, $5; children under eight and seniors, $4. Children under five free. For tickets or more info call Terri Stec at 594-8050.
LEARN TO PLAY SCRABBLE
If you ever wanted to learn to play or learn the strategies of the game, come to the Falls Library on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Scrabble games continue at the Main Library every Friday morning from 10 a.m. to noon. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Sylvia at 594-2757.
CRAFT FAIR
The Arbors at Chicopee will be holding its first annual Craft Fair on Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The craft fair will have vendors from Pampered Chef and scrapbooking to handmade lamps, knitted blankets, and a bake sale! Also enter to win a $200 lottery ticket basket, with the proceeds going to Lorraine's Soup Kitchen. Complimentary hot chocolate will also be served. Hope to see you there.
REP. WELCH TO VISIT LIBRARY
Rep. James Welch will be holding office hours at the Chicopee Public Library on Front Street. Office hours will be Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Office hours will continually be held the first Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. To contact Rep. Welch or Erin O'Connor (legislative aide) please call 737-7756.
AUTISM PRESENTATION
"Hope and Acceptance: Inspiration for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders" will be presented Dec. 2 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Elms College, Alumnae Library Theater. Panelists will include John Robison, author of "Look Me in the Eye," Dr. Kathleen Dyer, nationally-recognized expert in autism and Michael Forbes Wilcox. The panel will look at Autism Spectrum Disorders from a variety of perspectives: from first-hand experience to perspectives from parents of children with autism to professional insights upon the increasing numbers of diagnosed cases of autism in the U.S. The event is free and open to the public.
GRANBY
CLERK REMINDERS
Voter Registration: There will be a special town meeting on Dec. 10. If you are not a registered voter and wish to participate at this special town meeting the last day to register is Nov. 30. Voter registration will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Granby Town Hall; 3-7 p.m. at the Granby Public Library; and 7-8 p.m. at the Granby Town Hall. Warrants for the special town meeting have been posted. You may view copies of the warrants at the following public places: Granby Town Hall; Center Pharmacy; Granby Post Office; Granby Public Library; Granby Council of Ages; Polish Credit Union; Dressel Service Station; and Sevarino's Family Variety. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Kathy Kelly-Regan at 467-7178.
FLU CLINIC
The Granby Board of Health announces the annual flu clinic will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Nov. 28. The Holyoke Visiting Nurse Association will administer the State supplied vaccine. Recipients of the vaccine must fill out an application form to be submitted to Medicare. Forms are available at the Town Hall, Council on Aging, Phin's Hill and the senior luncheon site. Elders enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan must obtain their flu shot through their primary care physician. Residents whose last name begins with A-M must receive the flu shot between 10 a.m.-noon. Those whose last name begins with N-Z will receive the shot between 1 and 3 p.m. There is sufficient vaccine so pre-registration will not be necessary.
GREATER SPRINGFIELD
CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK
A bus trip to New York is planned for Dec. 8 leaving West Springfield Senior High school at 7 a.m. and leaving New York at 6 p.m. We provide free donuts, juice and soda. The total cost is $35 (driver tip included). No stops. Call Barbara at 733-8682 just a few seats left.
HOLYOKE
ELKS SPAGHETTI SUPPER
On Nov. 29 the Holyoke Lodge of Elks #902 will serve an all you can eat spaghetti supper from 4-7 p.m. at the Lodge Home on Whitney Avenue. The menu will consist of tossed salad with dressing, spaghetti with Elks special meat sauce, parmesan cheese, plain and garlic rolls, lemonade, coffee or tea. Price is $4.50 for adults, $2 for youngsters six to 12, and free for those five and under. Donations this month will be given to the Westfield YMCA Leaders Club.
BETA ZETA MEETING
The next business meeting of Beta Zeta at Large Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International will be Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Baystate Health Education Center, 361 Whitney Ave. The Honor Society of Nursing mission is to improve the health of people worldwide through leadership and scholarship in practice, education and research.
HOLIDAY COCKTAIL PARTY
Wistariahurst Musuem Association invites you to its annual holiday cocktail party Dec. 1 from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. at the Museum, 236 Cabot St. Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, dancing and valet parking. $25 for WMA members, $35 for non-members. RSVP to Judith Young, 206 West Franklin St., Holyoke, MA 01040. For more info call Jim Bauer at 538-9176.
SOUTH HADLEY
HOLIDAY CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR
United Methodist Church, 30 Carew St., So. Hadley Falls, holiday craft and gift fair Dec. 8, 9 a.m-2 p.m. Crafts from many vendors. Lunch with homemade chicken soup, corn chowder, sandwiches, baked potato, sinfully delicious strawberry trifle, hot fudge cake and more.
VOLUNTEER BAKERS NEEDED
Volunteer bakers are needed for the eighth annual Holiday Cookie Sale that benefits the South Hadley Council on Aging. Last year over 90 individuals contributed cookies and bars and organizers were able to give the COA $1234 to be used to assist in their annual Christmas Basket project. Organizers are hoping to top last years donation. Contact the Council on Aging for more info.
ADVENT CRAFT FAIR
The annual Advent Craft Fair will be held on 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. Forty crafters will be selling handmade creations ranging from jewelry, seasonal decorations, fresh green arrangements, original artwork, photographs, cards, pottery, woven baskets, birdhouses, quilts, wood items, needlework, sewed items, embellished jean jackets, dolls, toys, candles, soap, herbal & baking mixes, cookbooks, jams, candy, etc. The Fair coincides with the annual town holiday festivities on Friday evening including Santa's arrival, the lighting of a Christmas Tree and a stroll around the Common. Free admission, free parking, handicapped accessible facility.
SOUTHWICK
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
The Southwick Council on Aging will be holding its annual Christmas Open House on Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. No congregate lunch will be served that day, we will serve light refreshments and the Do-Re-Mi singers will be singing Christmas carols for everyone to enjoy. Come join the fun and get in the Christmas Spirit. Bring you favorite appetizer or dessert to share with everyone.
RECIPES WANTED FOR COOKBOOK
Southwick Council on Aging would like to put together a cookbook of favorite recipes that will be sold at our Spring Health Fair. If you could get a recipe or two and bring them in to the Senior Center or e-mail them to: councilonaging@southwickma.net. We would greatly appreciate it. This will be a great way to raise funds for our senior center we would greatly appreciate that.
SPRINGFIELD
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
A holiday craft fair sponsored by the Targets Drum and Bugle Corps will take place Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the newly remodeled Greenleaf Community Center, Parker Street. The community center is handicapped accessible and is located directly behind the 16 Acres Library. Thirty local crafters will be on hand to sell Christmas ornaments, silk flowers, jewelry, baby items, wood products, dog treats, ceramics, candles, scrapbooking supplies and other handmade items. A bake sale and snack bar will be available. Come to the fair and start your holiday shopping. For more info call 789-2061.
"LIGHTS OF LOVE"
The Ronald McDonald House of Springfield announces its annual "Lights of Love" tree lighting ceremony Dec. 1 at the Ronald McDonald House, 34 Chapin Terr., 4:30-6:30 p.m. Ronald McDonald show, Santa and Mrs. Claus, house tours, carolers, cookies and cocoa and the lighting ceremony (at approx. 5:30 p.m.). The public is welcome and invited to attend this yearly holiday event. For more info call 794-5683.
TUESDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB
Music for the holiday season will be presented Dec. 4 at 10:30 a.m. at South Congregational Church on Maple Street. Performing for the Tuesday Morning Music Club will be Laura Jenkins, soprano, of West Springfield; Janet-Dixon Metcalf, flute, of Windsor, Connecticut; and Larry Picard, organ, of Springfield. A coffee hour and reception will follow the program. Free and open to the public.
WINE TASTING BENEFIT
An evening of wine tasting and music to benefit the HIV/AIDS Law Consortium, Nov. 29 from 5 - 8 p.m. at MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St. The HIV/AIDS Law Consortium provides free legal services to those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Sponsored by Hampden Bank, Pride Stations and Stores, Nonotuck Resources Associates, Northeast Center for Youth and Families. Please call Rose at 732-0011 to RSVP or for additional information.
WESTFIELD
WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
Eight-week program advising proper nutrition and exercise. You don't have to leave your home or be on any particular program for this challenge. You just need a desire to not carry weight in 2008 and be involved in a fun, motivating group. Cash prize to the winner and weekly prizes to participants. Register on or before Dec. 17 and receive a free consultation. Competition start date: Jan. 3; 9 p.m. Wednesdays. To register call Bonnie at 596-8732.
LEARN TO SKI AND SNOWBOARD
Registration is now underway for the 45th annual Ski Scramblers program with the YMCA of Greater Westfield. Saturdays, Jan. 5, 12, 19, Feb. 2 and 9 skiers and snowboarders will converge on the YMCA and board a bus for Otis Ridge Ski Area for five days of lessons and fun on the mountain. Lesson packages range from $175 to $195 and include transportation, lift tickets, lessons and adult supervision. Bus transportation leaves the YMCA at 8:30 a.m. and returns by 4:30 p.m. each day. Equipment rentals are also available. Visit the reception desk of the YMCA of Greater Westfield to register. For more information attend one of our open houses on Dec. 10 or Dec. 18. For questions about this program please contact Karen McKeehan, Camp and Youth/Teen Director, at 568-8631 or e-mail kmckeehan@westfieldymca.org.
YOUNG SINGERS FALL CONCERT
The Young Singers of Greater Westfield invite everyone to celebrate the wonders and music of the season at their Fall Concert on Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 18 Broad St. The show will be family friendly and music lovers of all ages are welcome. This concert is free and open to the public, but donations are encouraged. For more information, visit the Young Singers Web site at www.ysgw.org or call 536-5156.
HOLIDAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Come and celebrate the season at the third annual holiday pancake breakfast. Santa will be on hand to greet the children and take photos. There will be craft tables and gift bags for the children. For Mom and Dad there will be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction in conjunction with the breakfast. Breakfast will be served from 8-11 a.m. on Dec. 15. Tickets can be purchased from any Boy Scout of Troop 821 at the door of Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Parish Center, Holyoke Road in Westfield for $7 per adult, and children under 12, $5 each. All proceeds from the pancake breakfast will benefit the troop and its functions. For more info contact Matt Canty at 562-1544.
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.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Every Sunday from 8 - 9 p.m. in Conference Room A at Noble Hospital. Free of charge and all are welcome. Call 568-2811.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Next meeting will be Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. in Conference Room A at Noble Hospital. Open to all with diabetes and their support persons. Free of charge. Please call 568-2811 ext. 5139 for more information.
HEPATITIS C SUPPORT GROUP
Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in Conference Room B located on the ground floor of Noble Hospital. Next meeting is Dec. 13. For more info, please contact John Helin 533-3472.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Meets second Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be held afternoon, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. in the Bronson Dining Room at Noble Hospital. For more information call 568-2811 ext. 5809.
TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA AND TMJ SUPPORT GROUP
Meets quarterly. For more info contact the local TN Support Group at 739-1789.
WEST SPRINGFIELD
SWINGLES SQUARE DANCE CLUB
The Swingles Square Dance Club will hold a mainstream dance Dec. 7 (Chili Nite). Class level dance Dec. 22 which will be our Candy Cane Caper Christmas dance. Dances are held at the Knights of Columbus on Park Street from 8-10:30 p.m. and are $6 per person. We welcome singles, couples spectators are free. Don't forget early rounds from 7:30-8 p.m. For any info call Frank at 736-2187 or Dick at 525-3324. Also see Dick about tickets for New Year's Eve party, $20 dinner and dance or $8 for dance.
"CHRISTMAS IN CLARE"
The St. Patrick's Committee of West Springfield will host a holiday celebration Dec. 8. "Christmas in Clare" will begin at 7 p.m. at the Tatham Memorial Club. Music and light fare will be offered to those attending the evening of merriment and Irish Christmas traditions. Tickets are $15 each and can be reserved by calling Martha at 737-8315.
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.
HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES
The West Springfield Boys & Girls Club will be having their Annual Holiday Tour of Homes on Dec. 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tax deductible cost is $15. There will be six homes to tour this year, all in West Springfield. A special luncheon for tour goers will be offered at the Monte Carlo Restaurant from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pilgrim Candles in holiday scents will be available for purchase at each house on the day of the tour. Tickets are available at Sorrento's Pizza, Lally's Pipe n' Book, Elm Street Florist, all in West Springfield, Floral Concepts by Tom in Agawam and at the West Springfield Boys and Girls Club on Main Street. Tour books will be for sale at each house on the day of the tour. For more info, contact the Club at 736-1831.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
The Immaculate Conception Church Social Club is sponsoring a holiday bazaar on Dec. 1. It will be in the school bingo hall on Main Street. Open to the public with plenty of parking. There will be crafts, a Chinese raffle, baked goods, a white elephant sale, handmade items, luncheon refreshments and coffee or tea. The bazaar is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be a ziti dinner served at 6 p.m. Dinner tickets cost $5. Raffle tickets have been mailed to the parishioners and will be sold after all the masses. For further info, call Marge at 733-8747. We are still in need of crafters and vendors.
BUS TRIPS
New Year's Eve, Dec. 31: Foxwoods; $35 per person. Bus leaves at 6 p.m. from the West Springfield fire station. For more info call 736-7661.
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