Program Description Event Details Spend a lunch break at the Library and get financially fit with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank! Join Dawn for a series of engaging lunch-time workshops about budgeting, money management, saving, credit-building, home-buying, and more. Treat yourself to free light refreshments and time to network with other community members interested in […]

Diabetes Self-Management Live video conference For adults with pre-diabetes or diabetes or their caregivers, this workshop teaches the basics of balancing medication, diet and exercise, techniques to deal with hyper/hypoglycemia and meal planning, stress reduction, and more. Tuesdays, October 8–November 19, 6–8:30 p.m.

For Immediate Release September 10, 2024 Contact: Brittany Murphy 508-826-2817 bmurphy@sloweymcmanus.com SPRINGFIELD PARTNERS BEGINS SEARCH TO FILL OPEN BOARD MEMBER SEATS Organization to fill six open board positions with local community members (SPRINGFIELD, MA) – Springfield Partners for Community Action (Springfield Partners) announced today that the anti-poverty agency is recruiting new board members to fill […]

HSF proudly presents our new Recruitment and Retention Series. This series designed for HR Professionals and Executive level Managers takes a deep dive in six topics to help find and keep the right people for your organization.
From understand why you gravitate towards some people, to understanding your "why" so you can instill it in others, we take a deep dive with a diverse team of experts.

The most requested topics for workshops are ones centered around recruitment and retention.  You asked, we listened!

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls In person at Bernardston Senior Center, Bernardston, MA Teaches practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and explores medical, behavioral, and environmental risk factors for falls, stressing the importance of developing an exercise plan. Wednesdays, October 2–November 20, 1–3 p.m.

Central Rock Hadley 165 Russell Street, Hadley, MA 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. This takes place on the third Wednesday of every month! Open to any veteran, any ability, with or without any experience. All necessary equipment will be provided. You’re welcome to bring a plus-one for an additional cost. All climbers must register with CHD’s All […]

MSA is thrilled to announce the return of our Youth Career Pathways Initiative, supported by AmeriCorps’ Volunteer Generation Fund. WHAT: Matching grants up to $20,000 that support the creation, expansion and/or replication of promising models that better engage volunteers in youth career development programming/support OR engage youth in skill-building/career development service WHO: Nonprofits and Volunteer Connector Organizations […]

Living Well with Persistent Pain Live video conference Provides information and practical skills that build self-confidence and help participants assume an active role in managing problems specific to chronic pain, including fatigue, frustration, and poor sleep. Thursdays, October 10–November 21, 10–12:30 p.m.

UCLA Memory Training In person at Northfield Senior Center For people with mild age-related memory challenges, Memory Training teaches memory-enhancing techniques and practical strategies to boost memory functioning. Thursdays, October 31–November 21, 2–4 p.m.

The book documents the 93-year-old history of Crownsville Hospital, one of the last segregated asylums with surviving records in the US. Madness chronicles the stories of Black families whose mental health suffered as they tried, and sometimes failed, to find safety and dignity. The initial book group discussion will take place on July 26th, 12-1pm […]

Fridays, October 18–November 22, 12:30–3 p.m.   Techniques to improve symptoms of chronic conditions, such as healthy eating, relaxation techniques, communicating, goal-setting, problem solving, and more.

Our Holiday Tree Jubilee returns for 2025! And we have over 100 trees committed – that is more than the 75 gloriously decorated trees for our inaugural year in 2024. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, Center for Human Development (CHD) division of Adolescent Reentry […]

Each year, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) supports hundreds of large and small Survivor Day events around the world, in which suicide loss survivors come together to find connection, understanding and hope through their shared experience. We invite you to join us in Springfield, MA for a meaningful day filled with breakout groups, […]