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SUMMARY:State of the Slate:  A quarterly huddle for Clean Slate MA advocates (on zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re new to the Clean Slate MA coalition or a longtime advocate\, this huddle is a place to learn\, ask questions\, and share information about the legislative campaign to pass Clean Slate laws in Massachusetts.\nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/StateOfTheSlate-Feb10
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/state-of-the-slate-a-quarterly-huddle-for-clean-slate-ma-advocates-on-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T123000
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SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 transition from peer to supervisor\, and much much more. \nRegister an individual who is eligible for a certificate\, or a space for your agency to send someone different to each session depending on who the topic will benefit most. \nThis series is presented over Zoom. Series runs 8 consecutive weeks starting  February 4th 9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $600 for members\, $1200 for nonmembers. \n \nSeries Topics: \n\nSupervising Former Peers and Establishing Healthy Boundaries- Wednesday February 4th\n\nThis training equips internally promoted leaders with the tools to successfully manage former peers while fostering trust\, accountability\, and healthy team dynamics. Leaders will explore the psychological and practical aspects of  transitioning into authority roles\, develop strategies for setting and enforcing boundaries\, refine their leadership identity\, and enhance their communication and feedback techniques. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n\nEmployment Law- Wednesday February 11th \n\nAvoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation.  Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law\, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls\, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \n\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution- Wednesday February 18th\n\nThrough discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection\, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong\, cohesive\, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts\, drive unity\, and be able to address conflict when it does happen. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \n\nCyber Security- Wednesday February 25th \n\nWith the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise\, with an increased focus on social engineering\, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok.  With a focus on practical\, simple\, daily steps that one can take\, this session seeks to minimize risk to you\, your organization\, and your clients. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability – Wednesday March 4th\n\nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wednesday March 11th\n\nJoin us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership\,  our organizations and the people we serve.  Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience.  We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues\, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting\, creative and connected diverse working relationships. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \n\nLiability and Benefit- Thursday March 19th\n\nGain a better understanding of Insurance\, and how it affects you\, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have\, and might need\, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events.  Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are. \nPresented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International \n\nLeadership Communication- Wednesday March 25th\n\nThis session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others.  In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted\, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision.  Learn to avoid noise and interference\, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n  \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-winter-2026/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Employment Law
DESCRIPTION:Avoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation.  Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law\, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls\, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \nThis workshop is part of the Supervisory Skills Workshop Series and is presented over Zoom February 11th 9am-12:30pm.  Each workshop is $150 per person for members\, $250 for nonmembers. \n \nOther Series Topics and Dates: \n\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution- Wednesday February 18th\n\nThrough discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection\, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong\, cohesive\, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts\, drive unity\, and be able to address conflict when it does happen. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \n\nCyber Security- Wednesday February 25th \n\nWith the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise\, with an increased focus on social engineering\, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok.  With a focus on practical\, simple\, daily steps that one can take\, this session seeks to minimize risk to you\, your organization\, and your clients. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability – Wednesday March 4th\n\nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wednesday March 11th\n\nJoin us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership\,  our organizations and the people we serve.  Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience.  We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues\, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting\, creative and connected diverse working relationships. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \n\nLiability and Benefit- Thursday March 19th\n\nGain a better understanding of Insurance\, and how it affects you\, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have\, and might need\, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events.  Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are. \nPresented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International \n\nLeadership Communication- Wednesday March 25th\n\nThis session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others.  In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted\, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision.  Learn to avoid noise and interference\, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n  \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-winter-2026-2-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Febrero clases para compradores de casa por primera vez de Way Finders
DESCRIPTION:Esta es una clase completa dividida en dos dias: \nMiércoles 11\, 18 y 25 de Febrero 2026. \nHorario: 5:30pm-8:30pm \nLa clase cubre todos los aspectos de la compra de una casa. Diseñado específicamente para compradores de vivienda por primera vez\, la clase está certificada por CHAPA\, HUD y MassHousing. Se requiere completar la clase para calificar para ciertos productos de asistencia financiera de la ciudad y algunos préstamos hipotecarios. \n¡Regístrese y cree su perfil de comprador de vivienda en free Way Finders hoy!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/febrero-clases-para-compradores-de-casa-por-primera-vez-de-way-finders-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T203000
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SUMMARY:First-time Homebuyer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Become a certified first-time homebuyer with Way Finders! Learn from local real estate professionals about the homebuying process. \nThe course covers finding\, financing\, purchasing\, and maintaining a home. Participants receive a certificate of completion that is necessary to access several down payment assistance programs and special mortgage products. \nThis is a three-part VIRTUAL workshop: \nThursdays\, 5:30pm-8:30pm\nFebruary 12\, 19\, 26 \nCost of the workshop is $75 per household\, nonrefundable.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/first-time-homebuyer-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T213000
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SUMMARY:A Spell of Laughter & Illusion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 12\, 2026 | 6:30 PM \n\n\nPrepare to be amazed as you\, your friends\, or even strangers in the audience become the stars of the show. Frank Santos Jr. possesses the remarkable ability to make participants believe they are singers\, dancers\, and much more. This performance transforms the audience into the main attraction. \nThis hilarious\, energetic\, and unique show is one you will cherish long after it concludes. \nArrive early for refreshments and bites\, available for purchase\, at Sole Syndicate Brewing Co. (formerly Iron Duke Brewing). \nTicket price: $40. \nPlease note that all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. By purchasing a ticket\, you confirm that you have read\, understood\, and agree to these terms.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/a-spell-of-laughter-illusion/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T133000
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SUMMARY:Loomis Communities Chowder Bowl
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 13th 12:00 PM \nA community chowder tasting to benefit the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. \nJoin The Loomis Communities for an afternoon of New England comfort food while supporting neighbors in need. \nThe Chowder Bowl takes place at three Loomis locations: Applewood\, Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing\, and Loomis Village. At each location\, you’ll have the opportunity to sample all three chowders crafted by Loomis’ culinary team and vote for your favorite. \nAdmission is a nonperishable food donation supporting the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/loomis-communities-chowder-bowl/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T195654
CREATED:20260113T165505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T165505Z
UID:10007801-1771156800-1771160400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Why Sleep Matters: The Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Heart Health
DESCRIPTION:Information\n\n\nDate: February 15\, 2026\nTime: 12 pm – 1 pm\n\n\nLocation:Remote\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Kenneth Wojnowski\, Pulmonary\, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine to explore the vital connection between sleep quality and heart health and gain practical strategies to strengthen your cardiovascular system through better sleep.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/why-sleep-matters-the-relationship-between-sleep-quality-and-heart-health/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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