Human Service Forum

Memory Training
2026-06-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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.

**Registration is Closed as of 3/3/2026** Winter 2026: Fridays from February 27-March 23, 12:30-2:30 p.m. In-person at the Holyoke Senior Center
Summer 2026: Mondays, June 1-22, 1:00-3:00 p.m. In-person at Chicopee RiverMills Senior Center
Fall 2026: Tuesdays, October 6 – 27, 1:00-3:00 p.m. In-person at Mont Marie Senior Housing, Holyoke

CAC Fundraiser Concert
2026-06-02 19:00 - 22:00
An exciting lineup will be taking to the stage to lend their voices to the mission of the CAC on June 2nd. We hope you can join us!
Known for their lockstep harmonies, incisive songwriting, and lush arrangements, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem is an indelible alchemy of song, groove, friendship and soul.
Pamela Means is a Easthampton MA-based Out(spoken), Biracial, independent artist whose “kamikaze guitar style” and punchy provocative songs have worn a hole in two of her acoustic guitars.
Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter, road-dog, raconteur and almost-poet since before he can remember. Opening for luminaries such as Ani DiFranco, Emmylou Harris, and Chuck Prophet, Mulvey is best known for his warmly wry songwriting and his intense percussive guitar style.
Tickets can be purchased directly from the Iron Horse website.

MLKFS GIVE$ Day-Online Giving Day/Celebration at White Lion Brewing
2026-06-03 | White Lion Brewing Company, 1500 Main Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States
MLKFS GIVE$ DAY!
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 All Day Online Giving Event!
Every dollar raised through MLKFS GIVE$ Day directly sustains our inter-generational programs that meet children, families, and community members where they are — from STEAM to Social Smotional Learning and food access to mental health support, and economic opportunity.
Over the next few weeks you will be showered with love from our MLKFS family and champions who will share what MLKFS GIVES to them.
A true celebration of our purpose, inspiring YOU to give and share our mission with others. When you GIVE, MLKFS GIVE$
MLKFS GIVE$ Day is our all‑day online giving event, but you don’t have to wait — the portal is open right now. Mailing a check instead? Just note MLKFS GIVE$ Day in the memo line. https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mlkfsgiveday
Topping off our MLKFS GIVE$ Day with our friends at White Lion Brewing!
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 4:30-6:30pm
Give whatever amount makes you feel good, share with friends and neighbors, and make it a day to celebrate Beloved Community in the 4‑1‑3.
Enjoy a community celebration – special celebratory cocktail, nibbles, DJ, raffle, and a whole lot of gratitude as we gather in joy and purpose.
A portion of beverage proceeds will go to MLKFS GIVE$ Day!
Then head on over to PrideLands on Mane Street and keep the party going with live music.
Give inside. Shine outside! One night and two ways to celebrate the Beloved Community is alive in Springfield!
Become a sponsor. Get your shine while shining on others.
Inspiring MLKFS GIVE$ Day sponsorships available!
Send any inquiries to Claudia Pazmany: cpazmany@mlkjrfs.org

MLKFS GIVE$ Day
2026-06-03 08:00 - 20:00
Thank you for finding us at our MLKFS GIVE$ Day page! Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services, Inc. invites YOU to be part of MLKFS GIVE$ Day, a powerful day of community, generosity, and belonging. MLKFS GIVE$ Day is more than a fundraiser — it is a declaration that the Beloved Community isn’t built once; it’s built every day through collective action and community leadership. Every dollar raised directly sustains MLKFS’s intergenerational programs — from STEAM learning to food access, from mental health support to economic opportunity. These aren’t extras. They are the infrastructure of dignity. When systems fail, MLKFS shows up. When hope feels distant, MLKFS opens a door. Your gift — whatever the amount — becomes part of something lasting. It sends a child into a classroom with confidence. It keeps a family at the table. It says: you belong here, and your future matters.

Academy for Financial Wellness - a financial literacy series
2026-06-03 17:30 - 18:30 | MHA, 350 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA, 01020, United States
Presented by Liberty Bank and HSF, hosted by MHA, the Academy for Financial Wellness is a step-by-step program designed to help you
build financial independence. Through expert-led sessions, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to
manage your money, improve your credit, and achieve short term and long financial goals. Create your path, register today!
This five part series is no additional cost to HSF Members and is presented by Dawn Creighton; Liberty Bank, with guests. The series runs every Wednesday in June at the MHA Auditorium from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, with a bonus session on Wednesday July 1st (location tba).
Participants will get

Hands on learning with financial experts
One-on-one credit review opportunities
Information about Liberty Bank products designed to support your financial success including

Credit Builder Loan and Saver Program
Banksmart Account
Individual Development Accounts

Series Topics

Why Bank?– assess your financial health to set goals for your short and long term financial wellness.
Budget Like a Pro– – Create & maintain a personalized spending plan that fits your life
Build and Repair Credit– Tools designed to help improve your score and uncover financial opportunities
Become a Homeowner-Learn about buying a home and understand mortgage options & down payment programs available to you
Meet with a Financial Advisor– Build a personalized plan for yourself with expert advice

Series Host:

HSF Annual Sponsors:

First-time Homebuyer Fair
2026-06-04 17:00 - 19:00
Dreaming of buying your first home? Come learn more about the homebuying process in a casual meet-and-greet setting with local experts.

Arrive any time between 5 and 6:30pm; event ends at 7.
Walk from table to table at your own pace.
Chat with local businesses – like banks, Realtors and others – that can answer your questions about buying your first home.
Leave with a better understanding of how to get started on your journey to homeownership.

Remember: this is NOT a first-time homebuyer workshop.
Look for those on our calendar here: Way Finders | Events
For questions, email homeownership@wayfinders.org.

BFAIR in Bloom
2026-06-04 17:00 - 19:00
On June 4, 2026, BFAIR will host its annual signature fundraising event, BFAIR in BLOOM – Growing Opportunities for People with Disabilities, at Proprietor’s Lodge.

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This garden party-themed evening serves as our primary fundraising initiative of the year and will feature curated tastings of beer, wine, and spirits from local vendors, accompanied by thoughtfully curated food, music, and engaging fundraising activities.

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Join Us for a Garden Party Tasting Event!

Live Music
Raffles
Activities
Appetizers
Tastings (wine, beer and spirits)

28th Annual Golf Tournament
2026-06-05 10:00 - 17:00
This year is our 28th Annual Golf Tournament! Take advantage of a gorgeous location at the Crumpin-Fox Club. The tournament features a fantastic golfer package and outstanding course as your support keeps JA’s programs going strong. It promises to be a day you and your team will be talking about until next year!
Please email Amie Miarecki at amiarecki@jawm.org to sponsor our mission to empower young people to reach their full potential!
Registration Begins at 8:00am
Shotgun Start at 10:00am
Crumpin-Fox Golf Club
87 Parmenter Road Bernardston, MA

Great Futures Golf Classic
2026-06-08 08:00 - 16:30
Chicopee Country Club
1290 Burnett Rd, Chicopee, MA 01020
Join us June 8th, for a day of golf, giving, and great futures at the annual Great Futures Golf Classic, sponsored by the Polish National Credit Union!
Tee off with purpose as we raise funds to support the programs at the Boys and Girls Club of Chicopee. Come enjoy 18 holes of golf with friends, raffles, contests, to-go breakfast, snacks, and dinner buffet, as we celebrate community spirit.
Email lynnm@bgcchicopee.org or call 413-206-4101 with any questions or concerns.

Joyful Expressions and Community Sing
2026-06-08 15:00 - 16:30

Choosing Care Over Criminalization
2026-06-08 16:00 - 18:00

HSF Signature Breakfast: 40 Years of Community Connection
2026-06-12 07:30 - 10:00 | The Boathouse, 1 Alvord St, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
HSF has 40 years of history to celebrate — and we didn’t get here alone. Let’s celebrate together! What better way to bring our community together than with one of our Signature Breakfasts?
Join HSF as we wrap up our 40th Anniversary celebration with a Signature Breakfast. Together, we’ll look back on HSF’s history, reflect on the connections we’ve built, and look ahead to the future — all over a delicious breakfast buffet.
$50 for HSF Members

Are We There Yet? Bridging Transit Gaps in the 413
2026-06-12 09:30 - 15:00
On Friday June 12th, The Food Bank and its partners in the Western Massachusetts Transportation Advocacy Network (WMTAN) will host their fourth annual forum discussing issues and potential solutions regarding public transportation in the western half of the Commonwealth. Registration is free.

First-time Homebuyer Workshop
2026-06-13 09:00 - 14:00
Become a certified first-time homebuyer with Way Finders! Learn from local real estate professionals about the homebuying process.
The 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.
This is a two-part VIRTUAL workshop:
Saturdays, 9am-2pm
June 13 + 20
Cost of the workshop is $75 per household, nonrefundable

Junio clases para compradores de casa por primera vez de Way Finders
2026-06-13 09:00 - 14:00
Esta es una clase completa dividida en dos días:
13 y 20 de junio.Horario: 9:00 am – 2:00pm
En persona, en la oficina de Way Finders.
La 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.

Mental Health Awareness Community Celebration
2026-06-13 11:00 - 14:00

LifePath's March in Pride Parade
2026-06-13 11:30 - 16:30
Mark your calendars: Join us at Pride June 13! Join LifePath’s march in the parade beginning at the Greenfield Middle School at noon (arrive by 11:30 AM), and/or the rally at Energy Park on Miles St. in Greenfield that follows the parade and continues until 4:30 PM. For folks who can’t attend, they can watch the next day on GCTV, Channel 15 on Comcast, or on YouTube!

Bingo and Brews with the Queens
2026-06-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Fort Hill Brewery, 30 Fort Hill Road, Easthampton, MA, 01027
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of laughs, bingo, and brews with the Queens! 👑✨
Join us for Bingo & Brews with the Queens on Sunday, June 14, at Fort Hill Brewery in Easthampton! Enjoy exciting bingo games, fabulous entertainment, great beer, and plenty of fun — all while supporting Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity. 🏠❤️
🎟️ Tickets are just $30 and are going fast!
Register today: bit.ly/3NiLzbU

Choosing Care Over Criminalization Part 2
2026-06-15 16:00 - 18:00

Credit Success Workshop
2026-06-16 17:30 - 20:30
June 16 @ 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 Finders’ certified counselor through interactive and engaging activities. After you complete your workshop, you will have the opportunity to meet with a HUD-certified housing counselor to discuss your individual goals.
There is a $10 fee to reserve your seat for the workshop. This fee will be refunded upon workshop completion.
This workshop is online.
Way Finders is dedicated to assisting low-to-moderate income clients achieve financial stability and success. You will not be turned away for inability to pay. To request a one-time time waiver please contact our support department at homeownership@wayfinders.org or 413-233-1621.

Whole Children Summer Registration Open
2026-06-17 08:00 - 17:00
Each class costs $95 for the session with the exception of Cooking Classes, which cost $120 to cover the cost of food. If you register for four or more classes you will receive a 20% discount off the total cost. Discount will show in cart.
Events are free for anyone enrolled in classes. For those not currently taking a class, event admission is $10.
Class sizes are limited; register early to secure a spot in a desired class.
Please note that all age ranges are suggestions only. Please contact us at info@wholechildren.org or (413) 585-8010 if you’re interested in signing up for a class outside of the posted age range.
For Discord, the current link will remain accessible to the general public, regardless of membership status, for sending private messages to friends; and it will be moderated by teachers. View Discord etiquette.
Questions? Please email the front desk or call (413) 585-8010.

Children's Mental Health Dinner
2026-06-17 17:30 - 19:30
With our Support Network program, we support families navigating children’s mental health challenges; lifting parent voices, reducing stigma, and building connection so no family feels alone and has the advocacy support they need to ensure their child’s needs are met.Please save the date for the Support Network’s Annual Dinner on June 17th. It’s a reflective and celebratory time to recognize the pathways to more support, more understanding, and ultimately, more good days—together. @followers

Amherst Survival Center Annual Meeting
2026-06-17 17:30 - 19:30

New Manager Jumpstart
2026-06-18 08:00 - 17:00

In-Service Training - Assistive Technology: Helping Seniors Age in Place
2026-06-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom
Description:
This interactive workshop provides aging services professionals with a comprehensive overview of assistive technology (AT) solutions that support older adults in aging safely and independently at home. Participants will explore the full continuum of AT
— from low-tech adaptive equipment to high-tech smart home systems — and learn how to match appropriate devices to client needs based on diagnosis, functional limitations, and home environment. The session covers room-by-room home safety strategies targeting
the highest-risk areas (bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and entryway), as well as condition-specific AT recommendations for common aging diagnoses including dementia, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, vision and hearing loss, and mobility impairments. Presenters
will share clinical expertise from UCP of Western Massachusetts’ Assistive Technology Program and demonstrate select devices hands-on. Participants will also learn how to connect clients with AT resources, including device loan programs, equipment reuse initiatives,
and personalized evaluation services available throughout Massachusetts.
Presented by: Shelby Cortis, MSOT/ATP, Senior Director of Assistive Technology
Learning Outcomes:
In this training, staff will be able to:
Define assistive technology across the low-tech, mid-tech, and high-tech spectrum and identify appropriate devices that promote functional independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, and home safety for older adults.
Evaluate high-risk areas within the home environment — including the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and entryway — and recommend targeted AT interventions to reduce fall risk and support safe aging in place.
Select and recommend condition-specific assistive technology solutions for clients with dementia, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, vision/hearing loss, and mobility impairments, applying evidence-based principles
of early AT introduction to optimize functional outcomes.
Identify and utilize available AT resources and programs — including device loan libraries, durable medical equipment reuse programs, and professional evaluation services — to facilitate client access to appropriate assistive technology.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please note: Participants are sent a unique join-link sent in their registration confirmation email. This allows direct access to the meeting.

United Arc's 75th Anniversary Celebration
2026-06-18 17:30 - 20:30
Join us for The United Arc’s 75th Anniversary Celebration
Honor decades of advocacy, empowerment, and inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
By completing this form, you help us plan an accessible, welcoming event for everyone. 💙
Your registration supports our ongoing work—from family support and youth programs to community education and advocacy.

Bikes Fight Cancer Charity Ride
2026-06-20 08:00 - 17:00

Etienne Perley at BHMA
2026-06-25 17:30 - 19:00
Berkshire Hills Music Academy warmly invites you to an enchanting evening celebrating the remarkable journey of Etienne Perley, a musician whose artistry knows no bounds. As an alumnus of BHMA, Etienne’s passion for music has been a lifelong companion, deeply rooted in his Andean heritage.
Born in Lima, Peru, and raised in Massachusetts, Etienne draws profound inspiration from his cultural roots, infusing his music with authenticity and depth. Join us for an evening rich in rhythm, color, and heartfelt melodies as Etienne shares his distinctive musical voice and personal narrative.
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Concert will take place at the Bernon Music Center on BHMA’s campus. There is a suggested donation at the door & free parking. Please reach out to Eileen Markland with any questions: emarkland@berkshirehills.org.

Post-purchase Workshop
2026-06-27 09:00 - 13:00
If you’ve already purchased your home, join our Homeowners Workshop and Celebration for fun-filled interactive learning and home care demonstrations from our partnering presenters.
Our workshop includes information on: construction rehabilitation loans, seasonal maintenance and home repair, being green in and around your home, weatherization, and so much more.
Everyone who attends receives a 65-piece tool kit and will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $100 gift card!
Registration required. FREE! Meets MHP Post-Purchase workshop requirement.

Youth Mental Health Living Out Loud
2026-06-27 13:00 - 17:00
