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SUMMARY:Supporting Dads to Support Moms
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supporting-dads-to-support-moms/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T090000
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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-2026/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T123000
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SUMMARY:Cyber Security
DESCRIPTION:With 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 \nThis workshop is part of the Supervisory Skills Workshop Series and is presented over Zoom February 25th 9am-12:30pm.  Each workshop is $150 per person for members\, $250 for nonmembers. \n \nOther Series Topics and Dates: \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-2026-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T140000
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SUMMARY:Scholarship Opportunities Drop In Sessions
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/scholarship-opportunities-drop-in-sessions/2026-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144614
CREATED:20260223T170857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T170857Z
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SUMMARY:Clothing Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to partner with Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts to offer gently used children’s clothing (sizes newborn to 18/20) at our Family Resource Center next week! Stop by\, meet our staff\, and discover all the FRC has to offer—plus pick up some great clothes for your kids!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/clothing-giveaway/2026-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144614
CREATED:20260223T170857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T170857Z
UID:10007857-1772118000-1772125200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Clothing Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to partner with Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts to offer gently used children’s clothing (sizes newborn to 18/20) at our Family Resource Center next week! Stop by\, meet our staff\, and discover all the FRC has to offer—plus pick up some great clothes for your kids!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/clothing-giveaway/2026-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144614
CREATED:20260219T174852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T174852Z
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SUMMARY:JA’s Celebrity Bartender
DESCRIPTION:JA’s Celebrity Bartender event is a fundraiser where well-known people in the community get behind the bar to serve drinks to raise funds for JAWM programs\, empowering youth to own their economic success. Donations come through your tips to the bartenders\, so tip well —100% of bar and online tips benefit JA programs for the young people of Western Massachusetts. \nCelebrity Bartenders: \nXiomara Alban DeLobato\, Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council\nMatt Bannister\, PeoplesBank\nJanna Brown\, Western Mass News and TJO Foundation\nKristin Carlson\, Peerless Precision\nNate Costa\, Springfield Thunderbirds\nDave Ference\, PeoplesBank\nJeff Goulet\, Loophole Brewing\nRyan Hess\, Florence Bank\nDJ Onyx\, Vision Entertainment\nRob Jones\, USI Insurance\nDanielle Langevin\, Lock and Key Realty\nSiobhan Matty\, St. Germain Investment Management\nMary McGovern\, Country Bank\nJorge Morgado\, Allied Paint and Flooring and Budget Cabinet Sales\nDan Moriarty\, Monson Savings Bank\nSenator Jake Oliveira- Massachusetts Senate\nJeff Sattler\, Liberty Bank\nJohn “Sully” Sullivan\, Nathan Bill’s Bar and Restaurant\nNate Tassinari\, TD Bank\nAttorney Chris Todd\, President\, Hampden County Lawyers for Justice\, Inc.\nJoe Williams\, bankESB\nHeather Zielenski\, Westfield Bank \nWe hope you’ll invite friends\, family\, and co-workers! It is always a fun night out! You can expect to see a lot of people you know\, including local politicians\, business and community leaders and more. You’ll enjoy great company\, delicious food and drinks while supporting financial literacy\, work readiness\, and entrepreneurship programs for our youth. Additionally\, you can enter to win some great raffle prizes with the purchase of raffle tickets. \nThere will be a full cash bar and Nathan Bill’s has great menu options to try! Parking is available in their parking lot\, too. \nWe also have live music from Presz-Perry Accousic! \nDonations can be made in person at the event or online:\nhttps://secure.qgiv.com/for/jaowm/event/celebritybartendersforja2026/
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/jas-celebrity-bartender/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000
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CREATED:20260211T125250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T125250Z
UID:10007827-1772128800-1772132400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:From Heart Transplant Recipient to Transplant Cardiologist
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Colby Salerno for a discussion about his extraordinary journey from heart transplant recipient to transplant cardiologist\, offering a rare perspective on modern cardiac medicine. The presentation will also explore advances in LVAD therapy\, heart transplantation\, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/from-heart-transplant-recipient-to-transplant-cardiologist/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T180000
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CREATED:20260212T182742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T182742Z
UID:10007837-1772128800-1772136000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:BHMA Concert Series
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/bhma-concert-series/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144614
CREATED:20260223T170857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T170857Z
UID:10007858-1772186400-1772204400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Clothing Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to partner with Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts to offer gently used children’s clothing (sizes newborn to 18/20) at our Family Resource Center next week! Stop by\, meet our staff\, and discover all the FRC has to offer—plus pick up some great clothes for your kids!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/clothing-giveaway/2026-02-27/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144614
CREATED:20260211T125017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T125018Z
UID:10007826-1772193600-1772204400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Scholarship Opportunities Drop In Sessions
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/scholarship-opportunities-drop-in-sessions/2026-02-27/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T143000
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CREATED:20260211T125634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T125634Z
UID:10007828-1772195400-1772202600@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Memory Training
DESCRIPTION:A four-week workshop series (2 hours for each session)\, this workshop is for people with mild age-related memory challenges\, Memory Training teaches memory-enhancing techniques and practical strategies to boost memory functioning. Not intended for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. \n\nWinter 2026: Fridays from February 27-March 23\, 12:30-2:30 p.m. In-person at the Holyoke Senior Center\n\nSummer 2026: Mondays\, June 1-22\, 1:00-3:00 p.m. In-person at Chicopee RiverMills Senior Center\nFall 2026: Tuesdays\, October 6 – 27\, 1:00-3:00 p.m. In-person at Mont Marie Senior Housing\, Holyoke
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/memory-training/2026-02-27/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T141500
DTSTAMP:20260423T144614
CREATED:20260219T191049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T191049Z
UID:10007850-1772283600-1772288100@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Winter Skate
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for CHD’s All In: Barrier-Free Recreation‘s All In: Barrier Free Recreation’s  on February 28\, 2026 at Cyr Arena! The Springfield Thunderbirds Sled Hockey Staff & Volunteers will take on the Springfield Thunderbirds Charity Team in a stand-up hockey game starting at 1:00 p.m. Cheer on your favorite team\, then join in for inclusive skating\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.! Buy your tickets today to help raise funds to support All In’s Springfield Thunderbirds Sled Hockey teams. Proceeds of this event will go to purchasing adaptive equipment\, and ice time for practices.-$10 per person | $30 Family 4-Pack-Purchase Tickets here  https://app.etapestry.com/…/CenterforH…/winterskate.html-Adaptive sleds available (reserve in advance by contacting Jessica at jlevine@chd.org); milk crates available at no cost.-Ice skate rentals: $5 (paid to Cyr Arena)-Music\, hot cocoa\, bake sale & 50/50 raffle!For questions about the event\, please contact Jessica at jlevine@chd.org. If you are interested in sponsoring this event\, please contact Kristin Sleeper at ksleeper@chd.org.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/winter-skate/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T144614
CREATED:20260211T125913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T125913Z
UID:10007831-1772305200-1772312400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Arc-A-Palooza 3
DESCRIPTION:If you or anyone you know are interested in performing\, message us! or email Stevie at stephaniecormier@theunitedarc.org
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/arc-a-palooza-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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