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Town Events, Nov. 7 - Nov. 14From the Chicopee Herald, the Metro West Reminder and the Springfield Reminder
AGAWAM
CANDLES FOR SALE
Friends of the Agawam Senior Center are selling candles made with soy bean no smoke comes from the candles after they are put out. A fast selling candle is the "apple pie" candle with three wicks. Our regular candles have two wicks to burn evenly. Come to the Senior Center to see the candles or call Emile Cote at 335-9940 for a catalog. The holidays are fast approaching and these "Mia Bella Gourmet Candles" will make wonderful gifts.
CRAFT FAIR
Friends of the Agawam Senior Center craft fair Nov. 10, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friends are asking for help with a bake sale at the craft fair. Bring baked goods to the Senior Center on Sat. before 10 a.m. or deliver them to the Senior Center on Nov. 9. Friends want to thank all those who have baked delicious goodies in the past and hope you will continue to help us.
ROAST CHICKEN DINNER
Feeding Hills Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, will host a roast chicken dinner Nov. 10, 4:30 - 7 p.m., at 21 North Westfield St. in Feeding Hills Center. Plenty of parking space behind the building. Dinner will consist of tossed green salad, roasted chicken, maple butternut squash, green peas with pearl onions, beverage and a four star dessert. The cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children ages five to 12, and free for children four and under. No tickets required; dinner guests pay at the door. For reservations, call 786-5061. If you reach an answering machine, leave your name, phone number and number of people attending.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
The Heritage Hall campus annual holiday bazaar will take place on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in all five buildings of the campus. Get your holiday shopping done early with over 40 vendors of crafts, jewelry, gift baskets, cosmetics, candles, artwork and much more. The Heritage Hall campus is located off of 462 Main St. or 55 Cooper St. For more info or directions call 789-8332.
XTREME PAINTBALL
The second annual Toys for Tots event at Xtreme Paintball will take place Nov. 10. The event offers free admission to anyone bringing a toy worth approximately the price of the normal admission ($15) or a $15 discount on a rental package if you bring a toy. Last year there were 130 players in attendance at the event and over 150 toys were collected. Prizes were given out during a raffle throughout the day as well. For more information contact Joe O'Malley at 626-8212.
GOLDEN AGERS BERMUDA CRUISE
The Agawam Golden Agers, Chapter Two Invites you to join them aboard The Norwegian Dawn for an eight days and seven night Bermuda cruise Oct. 5 - 12, 2008. Rates per person, double occupancy start at $965. This is a fully escorted cruise and passports will be required. Package includes roundtrip motorcoach to New York City Pier, Portage at the NYC pier, eight day cruise, port charges and taxes, all meals and entertainment while aboard ship, two private cocktail parties on the ship and gratuities for the escort and motor coach drivers. For reservations or information contact Art Usher at 786-3567.
CHICOPEE
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.
HEALTHY EATING 101
Learn how to make healthy leftovers from your turkey dinner on Nov. 15 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chicopee Senior Center, 7 Valley View Ct. Violet Suska, health and fitness coordinator, will work with participants to make a soup, salad and dessert using food normally remaining from the traditional holiday meal. The food will be shared by the participants. There is a $1 donation. Space is limited so register by calling 534-3698.
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.
FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT
Free holiday concert Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. First Central Baptist Church, 50 Broadway St., Chicopee will be hosting the dynamic vocal group "Calling Levi." Come join us For this uplifting evening.
NEW YEAR'S EVE
Join us on Dec. 31 at The Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr. Cocktail hour, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m. Menu: tortellini soup, choice of prime rib, baked stuffed shrimp or chicken oscar, star dessert sampler. Midnight: champagne toast. For tickets or info call Don Darcy at 534-4749 or log on to www.kofc4044.com. Tickets on sale Nov. 12 for members; Nov. 19 for non-members.
BLOOD DRIVE
Mercy Medical Center Blood Drive, Nov. 15, 4 - 8 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 191 Montcalm St. A free blood pressure check and cholesterol screen; refreshment and snack, a thank you incentive, and the satisfaction of knowing you have helped save a life.
BARGAIN SHOPPE
Faith United Methodist Church, 191 Montcalm St., Bargain Shoppe opening every Thurs., 9 a.m. - noon. Good quality men's women's and children's clothes at very low cost. Stop in and look around.
SPAGHETTI SUPPER
Faith United Methodist Church, 191 Montcalm St., spaghetti supper Nov. 15, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5, adult; $2.50, children eight to 12; free for children under eight. Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, homemade desserts, coffee and cold drinks. Take out is available. Call 533-6093 after 2 p.m. We are handicap accessible to the Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary.
PSYCHIC FAIR
Annual Psychic Fair Nov. 11 from noon - 5 p.m. at the Abundant Wellness Center, 94 Chicopee St. Enjoy an intuitive, tarot or palm 15-minute reading with Kat, Wanda or Roger for $20. Our special guest this year is Gary McKinstry, a psychic, medium and certified professional tarot reader. He will be offering 30-minute readings for $50.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT
Holiday one stop shopping event Nov. 11 from noon - 5 p.m. at the Abundant Wellness Center, 94 Chicopee St. You will find unique and thoughtful gifts from around the world.
THANKSGIVING DINNER
On Nov. 22 from noon - 2 p.m. the Fairview Knights of Columbus Council 4044 will be hosting their 17th annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner. The dinner is free and is aimed at providing a traditional meal for any person or family that is in need or just lonely. Meals are also delivered to those who are house bound with the cooperation of Western Mass. Elder Care. Transportation is available from Lorraine's Soup Kitchen in downtown Chicopee to the K of C Memorial Drive facility. For more info call 538-7915.
GRANBY
SUNDAY LANDFILL OPENING
The Granby Landfill will be open to Granby residents with a valid landfill sticker on Nov. 11 and Nov. 25 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Only the front roll-off area will be open. The rear of the landfill will be closed. If you have any questions, call the Board of Health at 467-7174.
FLU CLINIC
The Granby Board of Health is pleased to announce the annual flu clinic will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Nov. 28. Recipients of the vaccine must fill out an application form to be submitted to Medicare. Applications can be picked up and filled out prior to Nov. 28. Forms are available at Town Hall, Council on Aging, Phin's Hill and the Senior Luncheon site. Residents whose last name begins with A - M will receive the flu shot between 10 a.m. and 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
NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH THE STARS
The Fairview Knights of Columbus Council 4044 presents New Year's Eve with the Stars. An extraordinary evening of elegant entertainment and dancing. Join us Dec. 31 at The Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Cocktail hour 6 p.m. serving hot hors d'oeuvres; 7 p.m. dinner featuring tortellini soup and your choice of prime rib, baked stuffed shrimp or chicken oscar star, dessert sampler. Entertainment provided by Gary S. Jones, solo guitarist, singer and DJ and Brian Fournier of Jitterbugs School of Social Dance. Midnight champagne toast, assorted tea sandwiches, coffee and tea. Members $89 per couple; $45 sing;e Non-members $99 per couple; $50 single. For tickets and info call Donald Darcy at 534-4749 or log on to www.kofc4044.com.
SeniorNet Computer Center
The SeniorNet Computer Center at the Springfield Jewish Community Center offers a variety of computer courses for adults. Courses are offered every month. Classes begin Nov. 5. There are openings in most courses. Please call 732-1336 for information on available spots in November and also for information regarding courses on Excel, Quicken, Genealogy, Exploring Windows, PowerPoint, Word Processing, Internet & Google, and Photo Editing. Free parking is available. For more information regarding availability and fees, please call the SeniorNet Center at 732-1336, or email sjc@seniornet.org.
HOLYOKE
"MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS"
Pennsylvania Amish Country Christmas with the legendary show "Miracle of Christmas" and "The Christmas Show" at the American Music Theatre Nov. 28 - 30. Package includes roundtrip deluxe motorcoach, two nights Willow Valley Resort in Lancaster, two buffet breakfasts at your resort hotel; one dinner at Hershey Farm Restaurant, Amish Country Tour, the show at American Music Theatre, Kitchen Kettle Shops, baggage handling and occupancy taxes, meal tax and gratuities, driver tip. Departs at 8 a.m. from Plantation Inn in Chicopee. To reserve call Frank Wotton at 532-0214.
CHAMBER MUSIC
On Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. come to Schubertiad. Spend the afternoon at Wistariahurst mansion, listening to the sublime music of Franz Schubert. The event takes place in the intimate setting of the Belle Skinner Music Room. This third annual Schubertiad, which was an impromptu gathering of Schubert and his friends, will be staged as an historical re-enactment, performed, as in the past, in period costume. Soloists will include pianists Edward Rosser and Monica Jaku Leverett, tenor Peter W. Shea, mezzo soprano Jane Hanson, and bass baritone David Perkins. Tickets are $15. For more info or a schedule of other upcoming events, visit www.wistariahurst.org or call 322-5560.
SOUTH HADLEY
FALL DANCE
Fall Dance, presented by the Mount Holyoke College Dance Department, features an evening of dance classics and contemporary premieres, including works from two of the world's most renowned choreographers, George Balanchine and Mark Morris. The concerts will be Nov. 8-10 at 8 p.m. in the Studio Theatre, Kendall Sports and Dance Complex, Mount Holyoke College. Ticket reservations can be made beginning Nov. 1 by calling 538-2848 or by email at mhcdance.reservations@gmail.com.
SOUTHWICK
WATER/SEWER BILL NOTICE
The town of Southwick FY08 water/sewer bills are due Dec. 5. Pay by Dec. 6 to avoid penalties and interest. The tax collector's office is open Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more info call the Office of Treasurer, Tax Collector and Town Clerk at 569-5504.
TRIP CANCELED
The trip to Whites of Westport that the Senior Center was running on Nov.14 has been cancelled due to the fact we don't have enough people interested. Any questions please call 569-5498.
AEROBICS CLASS CANCELED
As of Nov. 5 the Senior Center will not be running the aerobics class. The Thursday Aerobic will stay the same. We will be starting a new class on Nov. 19; Jazzercise at 9 a.m. for a $1 fee, which will be paid directly to instructor. The seniors wanted to try something new. Bring a mat, water bottle and weights if you have them. For more information call 569-5498.
TAX INFORMATIONAL LECTURE
H&R Block will be at the Senior Center Nov. 19 at 12:30 p.m., to discuss "What You Need To Know" about the latest 2007 tax information. This will be offered to all age groups who would like to attend this informational lecture. For more information call 569-5498.
SPRINGFIELD
HOLIDAY DINNER DANCE
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 45 Buckingham St., holiday dinner dance Dec. 8 at the Cedars Banquet Hall, 419 Island Pond Rd., Springfield. Social hour 6 - 7 p.m. Dinner will be served promptly at 7 p.m. The DJ will be John Hoyte from WTCC 90.7FM. Donation: $42 per person. The public is invited. For more info call the church office at 736-8567.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Caribbean American Cultural Center, 1514 State St., annual Christmas dinner Dec. 15. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the Caribbean Folk Singers of Springfield and a local DJ. Donation: $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.
VETERANS SUNDAY
Join us in honoring our veterans at New Life Fellowship Nov. 11, 5:30 p.m., 80 Arvilla St. Refreshments following the service. For more info call 525-9472 or visit www.mynewlifefellowship.com.
PARADE OF THE BIG BALLOONS
Tower Square Parade of the Big Balloons Nov. 23. Main Street from Lyman Street to Locust Street. Step off at 11 a.m. Featuring eight helium-filled giants Cat in the Hat, Felix the Cat, Bullwinkle J. Moose, Arthur, Rudolph and more. Musical, motorized and marching contingents. Tower Square family activities 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsored by Tower Square. For more info call 733-3800 or visit spiritofspringfield.org.
JEWELRY SALE
Jewelry sale at Grayson House Assisted Living, 942 Gransyon Dr., Nov. 8, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Get your holiday shopping done early. There will be a wide variety of costume and silver jewelry at very reasonable prices. To benefit the resident activity fund. For more info call Pat Gelinas at 426-9868 x113.
COME DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
The Springfield Dept. of Elder Affairs proudly hosts monthly Ballroom Dances. The dances are held at the Good Life Center, 1600 East Columbus Ave., 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Our next dance is Nov. 8 with music by Richie Mitnick. Refreshments and dinner are served to fill your appetite. Come and take pleasure with an evening filled with magnificent music, to dance or just to sit back and listen. Please park at the end of Court Street in the GAR Parking Lot or use on street parking. For more information or if you have any questions please call 750-2873.
The Paradise Garden
On Nov. 16, the Springfield Garden Club's November meeting at the hall of the Wilbraham United Church, Main St., Wilbraham will begin with a tea at 11:30 a.m. The featured program, given by Marie Stella, will discuss Persian and Islamic traditions in gardening. Stella, a Charlemont resident, is a noted teacher and lecturer in the field of historic gardens. She teaches at Tower Hill, NY Botanical Garden and Arnold Arboretum of Harvard U. Her gardens are unique and may be found at the MASS Horticultural Society and the Red Cross Headquarters in Worcester. All interested persons are welcome. Guest fee: $5. For information, call 525-6957.
Silver Foxes and Belles meeting
Springfield native David Mindell will perform at the Silver Foxes and Belles meeting Nov. 14. The program will be held at the Springfield Jewish Community Center, 1160 Dickinson St. Mindell is strongly influenced by Elvis, Sinatra, Darin, the Beatles. He will perform the best of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will follow the program. For additional information, contact Miriam Pilver at 567-4917.
Christmas Shopping in New York
Take a trip for Christmas Shopping in New York on Dec. 8. Bus leaves at 7:30 a.m.; be at Mom & Rico's at 7 a.m. Mom & Rico's Specialty Market is located at 899 Main St. For more info call Gina Daniele at 732-8941.
Foxwoods Casino & Bingo
There will be a Dec. 15 bus trip to Foxwoods Casino & Bingo. Bus leaves at 7:30 a.m.; be at Mom & Rico's at 7 a.m. Mom & Rico's Specialty Market is located at 899 Main St. For more info call Gina Daniele at 732-8941.
WESTFIELD
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
About 45 exhibitors will offer their crafts for sale at the annual Holiday Craft Fair scheduled for 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Nov. 10, in Scanlon Banquet Hall at Westfield State College. There will be refreshments available for purchase, free face painting for kids and a raffle area. Admission and parking are free and open to the public. Some of the handcrafted items available will include: jewelry, ornaments, vegan baked goods, hair accessories, scarves, hats and mittens, greeting cards, wreaths and floral decorations, photographic art, dog treats, baked holiday treats, wooden furniture, dolls and teddy bears, fleece items, salsas, jams and more.
ART EXHIBITION
Artist Sherid Adams will display his digital graphics and paintings at Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State College Nov. 7 - Dec. 8. An opening reception for the artist is scheduled for 5 - 8 p.m. on Nov. 7. Adams has compared his work to Tarot readings. He believes that, like Tarot cards, each painting is a reading and tells its own story. He can also create paintings based on the numbers of a person's birth date. The influences for Adams' art include such artists as Marcel Duchamp and Jean Arp, leading figures in the Dada art movement that blossomed in Europe in the early 20th century. The gallery, which is in the Ely Campus Center, is open 2 - 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
WEST SPRINGFIELD
MISTLETOE HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Mittineague Congregational Church at 1840 Westfield St. is having their sixth annual holiday bazaar Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be many creative local craft people and homemade baked goods. Also, there will be the Gingerbread Cafe serving brunch and lunch items.
COIN CLUB
The West Springfield Coin Club will meet on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Church of the Good Shepherd, 214 Elm St. A presentation and discussion will include facts about "box" dollars. A small auction will take place and refreshments will be available. Guests are always welcome. For further info, contact Peter Setian at 596-9871.
FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
An ecumenical outreach community breakfast is offered the second Saturday of every month at the First United Methodist Church on Main Street from 9 - 10 a.m. Past menus have featured pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, hot tea, coffee, orange juice and a variety of baked goods. Winter coats will also be given out. The next breakfast will be on Nov. 13. For more information or to make donations call Rose Desrosiers at 734-9853.
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