For adults hoping to improve their nutrition in order to avoid or live well with chronic conditions, this workshop teaches nutrition basics, label reading, and meal planning, and practices cooking basic recipes to overcome barriers to healthy eating for older adults. Tues., Feb. 11–March 25, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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. Tues., Feb. 11–March 25, 3–4 p.m.

A unique book club designed to bring people together; young professionals, community members and anyone interested in financial empowerment. Thank you White Lion, Springfield City Library and Liberty Bank

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. Wed., Feb. 12–April 9, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

To commemorate International Women’s Day, Women’s History Month, and Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Week, Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity will host a “Women Build” kickoff on Wednesday, March 12, at White Lion Brewing Company’s Community Boom Room. White Lion is at 1500 Main St, in Springfield. The event kicks off at 6pm, and is free to attend. […]

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 […]

Techniques to improve symptoms of chronic conditions, such as healthy eating, relaxation techniques, communicating, goal-setting, problem solving, and more.

Give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view, we cover theory, soft skills, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you, and much much more.

Give new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view, we cover theory, soft skills, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you, and much much more.

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. Thurs., Feb. 20–March 27, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

March 13 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm $10 Whether you want to buy a house or a car, pay off your student loan debt, or understand how to build your credit, Way Finders is here to help. Our Credit Success Workshop provides the tools you need to reach your financial goals. Learn directly from a Way […]

Join us for a free virtual training by the Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell about the Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law (UPIL). UPIL is a widespread problem in which dishonest individuals falsely disguise themselves as licensed attorneys and charge immigrants hundreds and thousands of dollars for immigration services, forms, or unlicensed legal advice. […]

March 15 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Free If you’ve already purchased your home, come to our Post-Purchase workshop for a fun-filled time of interactive learning and home care demonstrations from our partnering presenters. Everyone who attends will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $100 gift card! Our workshop also includes […]

Held Sunday, March 16, from 12 to 3pm, the afternoon festivity will feature rounds of Bingo, quality craft beers, and an opportunity to win great prizes, as well as meeting and interacting with the queer community. The event will be emceed by drag queens of Western Massachusetts Ivanna and Tytannia. Tickets are $25 per person. To buy tickets, […]