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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T100000
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SUMMARY:BackPack Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ware Family Resource Center for our Backpack Giveaway on August 17th! Free backpacks will be available for the first 100 youth! Please note that youth must be present to receive a backpack. Have questions? Call (413) 277-6601 or email bhnfrc@bhninc.org.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/backpack-giveaway/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T172639Z
UID:10003200-1723885200-1723903200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:August First-time Homebuyer Workshop (English)
DESCRIPTION:August 17 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm\n$50\n\n\n\n\nBecome 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 two-part in-person workshop: \nSaturday\, August 17\, 9am-2pm\nSaturday\, August 24\, 9am-2pm \nWalk-ins are not accepted. Attendance for this workshop will be limited. \nCost of the workshop is $50 per household\, nonrefundable.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/august-first-time-homebuyer-workshop-english/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240729T172507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T172507Z
UID:10003199-1723570200-1723581000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:August Credit Success Workshop
DESCRIPTION:August 13 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm\n$10\n\n\n\n\nWhether 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. \nOur 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. \nThere is a $10 fee to reserve your seat for the workshop. This fee will be refunded upon workshop completion. \nWay 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. \nTo request a one-time time waiver please contact our support department at homeownership@wayfinders.org or 413-233-1621.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/august-credit-success-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240806T143148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T143148Z
UID:10003249-1723548600-1723554000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:MHA Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/mha-grand-opening/
LOCATION:350 Memorial Drive \, Chicopee\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240729T165142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T165142Z
UID:10003198-1723471200-1723483800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Annual Backpack & School Supply Distribution
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/annual-backpack-school-supply-distribution/2024-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240617T113808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T113808Z
UID:10003051-1723467600-1723474800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:The Savvy Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Savvy Caregiver® is a class for family and friends caring for someone living with memory loss or\nAlzheimer’s disease. \nFor most family caregivers\, caregiving is a new role and one for which training is needed-just as you\nwould receive training for any new job. The Savvy Caregiver® Program helps caregivers better understand\nthe changes their loved ones are experiencing\, and how to best provide individualized care for them\nthroughout the progression of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Participants will learn how to feel better\nabout their caregiver role and how to care for themselves. The Savvy Caregiver® Program was developed\nby experts in caregiving techniques and goes beyond introductory educational offerings to provide\nclinical-level training for family caregivers. \nParticipants will receive a manual to refer to at home\, and have homework that provides opportunities to\nput new knowledge to work\, practice new skills\, and assess how things are going between class. \nThe class will be taught by Monica Crespo\, BS\, BA\, Caregiver Specialist with WestMass ElderCare and\nCarol Constant\, CDP\, both of whom are certified Savvy Caregiver® Group Leaders. \nThe six-week class is free\, but registration is required; please contact Sabrina Denesha (413)538-9020\,\next. 470 or sdenesha@wmeldercare.org to register for the class by July 2. Please contact Monica Crespo\n(413)538-9020\, ext. 403 or mcrespo@wmeldercare.org to inquire about course content or respite care\nopportunities for class participants.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/the-savvy-caregiver/2024-08-12/
LOCATION:RiverMills Senior Center\, 5 W. Main Street\, Chicopee\, 01020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240710T134032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T134032Z
UID:10003089-1723194000-1723204800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:HomeFront Strong Connects & Storytelling Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:HomeFront Strong Connects & Storytelling volunteer training will prepare you to provide community peer support to service members\, veterans\, and their families\, through regular check-ins and the storytelling process \nCheck-ins are conducted at the convenience of the volunteer and matched individual \nOngoing support is provided to volunteers by HomeFront Strong staff \nFor more information on the program and to become a volunteer\, visit: https://homefrontstrongus.org/about/volunteer/
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/homefront-strong-connects-storytelling-volunteer-training/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240731T125437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T125437Z
UID:10003226-1723104000-1723136400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:50th Online Auction Bidding Opens
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to celebrate five decades of dedicated service to  older adults\, individuals with disabilities\, and their incredible caregivers. Your participation in this exciting auction not only promises a treasure trove of fantastic items but also helps us continue our mission of providing essential programs and support. \nGet ready to bid\, win\, and make a meaningful impact! Let’s come together\, have some fun\, and ensure that everyone in our community can age with dignity and independence. Happy bidding!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/50th-online-auction-bidding-opens/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240730T130837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T130837Z
UID:10003219-1723023000-1723030200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:60th Anniversary Kickoff Event
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to kicking off our 60th anniversary with a celebration and presentation of our 2024 scholarship award recipients.This event will be held at the UMass Amherst Center at Tower Square in Springfield on August 7th from 9:30-11:30 a.m.We hope you can join us to celebrate our six decades of success in our Springfield community\, as well as wishing the best of luck to our scholarship recipients who are certain to have bright futures ahead!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/60th-anniversary-kickoff-event/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240731T104812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T104812Z
UID:10003223-1723021200-1723050000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Sunshine Village Annual Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the\n35th Annual Sunshine Village Golf Tournament!\nWednesday August 7\, 2024\, at the Chicopee Country Club\n9:00 am Shotgun Start\nSPONSORS register today! (using the form below) \nTHANK YOU TO OUR TOURNAMENT SPONSORS! \n2024 SSV Closed Roster Golf Brochure \nAny questions?  Please e-mail Corinne Dumont at cdumont@sunshine.us or call her at 413/592-6142  X1113
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/sunshine-village-annual-golf-tournament/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240730T130123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T130123Z
UID:10003216-1722679200-1722693600@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:First Time Home Buyers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our First Home Buyer Workshop!  \nWe look forward to helping you achieve your credit and savings goals! \nWe hope you can make it! \n*You must attend both sessions to receive credit*
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/first-time-home-buyers-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240724T132010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T132010Z
UID:10003181-1722675600-1722693600@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Agosto clases para compradores de casa por primera vez de way finders
DESCRIPTION:August 3 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm\n$50\n\n\n\n\n\nEsta es una clase completa dividida en dos días: \n3 y 10 de agosto.Horario: 9:00am a 2pm \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.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/agosto-clases-para-compradores-de-casa-por-primera-vez-de-way-finders/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240729T163212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T163212Z
UID:10003195-1722506400-1722513600@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Grandparent Connect:  A Summit of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren from Western Mass
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/grandparent-connect-a-summit-of-grandparents-raising-grandchildren-from-western-mass/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240702T144558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T144558Z
UID:10003083-1722448800-1722452400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:The Mediterranean Diet Eating for Longevity and Vitality
DESCRIPTION:A Healthier Way of Eating Series \nDiscover the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet and kickstart your wellness journey. Join Dina Dugan\, RD\, clinical dietitian\, Baystate Noble Hospital\, for a discussion that delves into what is a Mediterranean diet\, practical meal plans and embracing a wholesome way of eating. \nIf you are interested in attending other virtual events\, join our free Loyalty Programs\, Senior Class and Baystate Health Every Woman for updates on events and articles.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/the-mediterranean-diet-eating-for-longevity-and-vitality/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240724T131049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T131049Z
UID:10003179-1722254400-1722258000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Breast Feeding In Person Class
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/breast-feeding-in-person-class/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tapestry Health":MAILTO:events@tapestryhealth.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240724T130825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T130825Z
UID:10003178-1721988000-1721995200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:WIC's 50th Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/wics-50th-birthday-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tapestry Health":MAILTO:events@tapestryhealth.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240724T131613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T131613Z
UID:10003180-1721894400-1721901600@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Coffee with a Recovery Coach
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/coffee-with-a-recovery-coach-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240626T143626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T143626Z
UID:10003076-1721840400-1721849400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Keeping Your Athlete in the Game: The Sports Medicine Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the latest care in sports medicine\, how to prevent injury\, managing concussions\, and injury rehab from the Sports Medicine experts at Baystate Rehabilitation Care. \nSpeakers include: \n\nDr. Julio Martinez-Silvestrini\, Medical Director of Baystate Rehabilitation Care\nDr. Zachary Schepart\, Sports and Exercise Medicine\nZachary Marowitz\, Psy.D.\, Clinical Supervisor\, Baystate Neuropsychology Service\nTim Murphy\, PT Clinical Rehab Supervisor Eastern Region Baystate Rehabilitation Care\nPam Proulx\, PT Baystate Rehabilitation Care\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \nThere will be giveaways and raffle prizes.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/keeping-your-athlete-in-the-game-the-sports-medicine-perspective-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240103T132146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T134707Z
UID:10002993-1721833200-1721840400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:UCLA Memory Training
DESCRIPTION:UCLA Memory Training\nLive Video Conference\nFor people with mild age-related memory challenges\, Memory Training teaches memory-enhancing techniques and practical strategies to boost memory functioning. \nWednesdays\, June 12–July 24\n3–5 p.m.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/ucla-memory-training-2/2024-07-24/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240429T160402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T125621Z
UID:10002888-1721469600-1721476800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Food Bank Family Farm Day Workshops
DESCRIPTION:When: April 20th\, May 4th\, June 15th\, July 20th  from 10am-12pm \n\nWhere: Cultivating for Community\, 32 Shattuck Rd\, Hadley MA 01035 \n\n\n\nSign up by emailing the names and ages of your family to amandar@foodbankwma.org.\n\n\n\nThe Food Bank Farm and Kestrel Land Trust will be hosting Family Farm Days throughout the growing season! Families will learn about regenerative farming practices and The Food Bank’s to mission feed our neighbors in need and lead the community to end hunger. Volunteer activities include planting seedlings\, maintaining farm beds\, harvesting\, and taking a nature walk on our 142 acre farm in Hadley.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/food-bank-family-farm-day-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240626T142944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T142944Z
UID:10003074-1721466000-1721484000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:July Massachusetts Landlord Workshop
DESCRIPTION:July 20 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm\n$119.95\n\n\n\n\nThis online workshop includes an overview of basic residential rental property management in Massachusetts that provides an introduction to the Massachusetts laws that govern the rental relationship. Important for all owners of rental properties\, including owners of 2-4 family homes. \nTopics covered include: \n• Proper tenant screening\n• Relations with tenants\n• Lead paint laws\n• Types of tenancies\n• State Sanitary Code\n• Fair housing laws\n• The eviction process\n• How to deal with drug problems \nTrainer: H. John Fisher \nCertificates of completion are awarded at the end of the session; this workshop satisfies the course requirement for first-time buyers of multi-family homes.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/july-massachusetts-landlord-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240626T140105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T140105Z
UID:10003070-1721314800-1721320200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Coordinated Public Transit Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/coordinated-public-transit-listening-sessions/2024-07-18/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240520T121154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T121154Z
UID:10000495-1720866600-1720873800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Diabetes Self-Management
DESCRIPTION:In Person at The Brick House Community Resource Center\, Turners Falls\, MA\, in collaboration with Montague Catholic Social Ministries\nFor 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. \nSaturdays\, July 13–August 17\n10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\nEn español: 1–2 p.m.\n  \nFor more information or to register\, contact Andi Waisman\, Healthy Living Program Manager\, at 413-773-5555 x2297 or 978-544-2259 x2297\, or email awaisman@LifePathMA.org.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/diabetes-self-management-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240626T142757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T142757Z
UID:10003073-1720861200-1720872000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:July Credit Success (Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:July 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\n$10\n\n\n\n\nWhether 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. \nOur 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. \nThere is a $10 fee to reserve your seat for the workshop. This fee will be refunded upon workshop completion. \nWay 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. \nTo request a one-time time waiver please contact our support department at homeownership@wayfinders.org or 413-233-1621.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/july-credit-success-spanish/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T161500
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240516T143416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T143416Z
UID:10002976-1720789200-1720800900@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT): Engaging Clients in Meaningful Change
DESCRIPTION:Live Interactive Webinar \nInstructor: Ann Augustine\, LICSW \nLevel: Intermediate \nCEs: 3 \nReview CE accreditation and approvals for this course on tab above. \nAnn Augustine\, LICSW\, will be facilitating a 3-hour training in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). ACT is an evidence-based treatment that uses mindfulness to help clients accept thoughts and feelings\, connect with what matters most and take action towards creating a life that they feel has meaning and purpose. It has been found to be helpful for clients with many struggles including depression\, anxiety\, substance use and trauma and can be used with clients with OCD and psychosis. This training will be experiential\, exploring the model through group discussion as well as individual and small group exercises. Accessible to those new to ACT\, it will also be relevant for those who are familiar with the model and want to deepen their understanding.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/acceptance-commitment-therapy-act-engaging-clients-in-meaningful-change-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Smith College School for Social Work":MAILTO:mcurtin@smith.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240626T142348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T142348Z
UID:10003071-1720632600-1720643400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:First-time Homebuyer Workshop (English)
DESCRIPTION:July 10 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm\n$50\n\n\n\n\nBecome 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 in-person workshop: \nWednesday\, July 10\, 5:30pm-8:30pm\nWednesday\, July 17\, 5:30pm-8:30pm\nWednesday\, July 24\, 5:30pm-8:30pm \nWalk-ins are not accepted. Attendance for this workshop will be limited. \nCost of the workshop is $50 per household\, nonrefundable.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/first-time-homebuyer-workshop-english-5/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T190000
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UID:10003075-1719856800-1719860400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Winning the Bedtime Battle with Your Sleepless Child
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 1\, 2024\, 6-7 p.m. \nStruggling with kids not sleeping through the night? Join Dr. Richard Zheng\, pediatric sleep specialist\, Baystate Sleep Medicine\, for a discussion about what may be keeping your kiddo up at night as well as some proven techniques to help your restless child and reclaim peaceful slumbers for the whole family. \nIf you are interested in attending other virtual events\, join our free Loyalty Programs\, Senior Class and Baystate Health Every Woman for updates on events and articles.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/winning-the-bedtime-battle-with-your-sleepless-child/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240516T102826Z
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UID:10002973-1719734400-1719766800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Veteran Homeowner Repair Services Accepting Applications
DESCRIPTION:Greater Springfield Habitat is accepting applications for veteran homeowners needing home repair services. Please call our office at 413-739-5503 to receive an application and home assessment. Open to any honorably discharged veteran must be able to provide a copy of DD214 to verify veteran status.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/veteran-homeowner-repair-services/2024-06-30/
LOCATION:Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity\, 268 Cold Spring Ave\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240517T121704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T162857Z
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy Conference
DESCRIPTION:Over the last 20 years the conference has been an important opportunity for self-advocates to connect\, collaborate\, learn\, and celebrate each other’s accomplishments. This year we will focus on making and maintaining “Healthy Connections”. Community\, solidarity\, and human connection are driving forces of our movement. While we endeavor to grow as individuals\, we also recognize the meaningful ways that others contribute to our journey. We also know that when people work together revolutionary things happen. We look forward to you celebrating 20 years of advocacy with us! \nFor more information\, please contact Amber Pettell\, Peer Coordinator at apettell@wmtcinfo.org.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/20th-annual-massachusetts-west-region-self-advocacy-conference/
LOCATION:Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T231316
CREATED:20240626T142620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T142620Z
UID:10003072-1719565200-1719577800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Post-Purchase Workshop
DESCRIPTION:June 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm\nFREE\n\n\n\n\nIf you’ve already purchased your home\, join our In-person Post-Purchase workshop for a fun-filled workshop of interactive learning and home care demonstrations from our partnering presenters. Lunch is included\, and you might even win a door prize! \nOur workshop also includes information on: \n\nConstruction rehabilitation loans\,\nSeasonal home maintenance and home repair\,\nBeing green in and around your home\,\nWeatherization\,\nAnd much more!\n\nThis meets the MHP Post-Purchase workshop requirement.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/in-person-post-purchase-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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