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SUMMARY:Cancer House of Hope Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:  \nTwin Hills Country Club\n700 Wolf Swamp Road\nLongmeadow\, MA 01106\nTee-off: 10:30 a.m. \nProceeds from the tournament help us provide counseling support\, an array of wellness programs including massage\, reiki and yoga\, a wig boutique\, and most importantly\, empowerment and optimism for all in our community who are managing a cancer diagnosis. \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/cancer-house-of-hope-golf-tournament/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T173000
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SUMMARY:Community Engagement & Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Listening Sessions\nIn May 2024\, Baystate Health announced exciting plans to build a new comprehensive community health center in the heart of Springfield\, made possible by the generous support of MassMutual. We are pleased that this announcement has been met with great enthusiasm and support. \nAs part of the early planning and development of the new community health center\, Baystate Health is holding a series of listening sessions for the community. We invite you to attend so that we may hear the diverse voices of our community. \n\nSept 9 Session 1: Boys & Girls Club Family Center\nLocation: 100 Acorn Street Springfield\, MA 01109\n9 am – 11 am  In-Person\n\nSept 10 Session 2: Virtual\nSpanish interpreter available\n11:30 am – 1 pm  Remote\n\nSept 16 Session 3: St. John’s Congregational Church\nLocation: 45 Hancock Street\, Springfield MA 01109\n5:30 pm – 7:30 pm  In-Person\n\nSept 19 Session 4: Springfield City Library\, Mason Square Branch\nLocation: 765 State Street\, Springfield\, MA 01109\n11:30 am – 1:30 pm  In-Person\n\nSept 23 Session 5: South End Community Center\nLocation: 00 Marble Street\, Springfield MA 01105\n9 am – 11 am  In-Person\n\n\n\nSept 23 Session 6: Educare\nLocation: 100 Hickory Street\, Springfield MA 01109\n5:30 pm – 7:30 pm  In-Person\n\nSept 25 Session 7: Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center\nLocation: 1476 Roosevelt Ave\, Springfield MA 01109\n11:30 am – 1 pm  In-Person\n\nSept 25 Session 8: Virtual\nSpanish interpreter available\n5:30 pm – 7 pm  Remote\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/community-engagement-listening-sessions/2024-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T120000
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SUMMARY:Western MA Caring Force Rally
DESCRIPTION:Western MA Caring Force Rally\nTuesday\, September 17th at 9 a.m.\nWestfield State University\, Scanlon Hall\, Westfield\, MA 01085\nJoin Us at the Western MA Caring Force Rally!\nCelebrate Direct Support Professional Week and the invaluable contributions of human services\nworkers. At this event\, you’ll hear firsthand stories from professionals in the field\, showcasing\nthe critical importance of their work and the need for ongoing support. A panel of Western MA\nsenators will also share their connections to the sector and discuss the crucial role of sustained\nfunding for these essential services.\nEvent Highlights:\n• Inspiring speeches from human services workers and program participants\n• Insightful panel featuring Western MA senators\n• Networking opportunities with fellow workers\, persons served\, and elected officials\n• Light breakfast will be provided\nThis rally is a unique opportunity to unite\, share experiences\, and strengthen our community as\nwe advocate for the future of human services in our region. Don’t miss out on this impactful\nevent!\nRegister to attend: bit.ly/WesternMARally\nDate: Tuesday\, September 17th\nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Program starts at 10:00 AM)\nLocation: Scanlon Hall\, Westfield State University (715 Western Ave\, Westfield\, MA)
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/western-ma-caring-force-rally/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T081114
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SUMMARY:SUPERVISORY SKILLS CERTIFICATE SERIES
DESCRIPTION:HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for 2024-2025. \nGive 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. \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 virtually over Zoom. \n \nSERIES TOPICS: \n\nLead with Influence- 9/10\n\nWhether they mean to or not\, each person exerts influence over others.  With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with\, leading to them influencing others positively as well. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n\nEmployment Law- 9/24\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\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- 10/1\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\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution- 10/8\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\nLiability and Benefits- 10/15\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\nCyber Security- 10/22\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\nLeadership Communication- 10/29\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\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability-11/5\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 \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n          \n     \n    
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series/2024-09-17/
LOCATION:NCYF Building; 203 East St\, Easthampton\, 203 East St\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Financial Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Program Description\nEvent Details\n\nSpend a lunch break at the Library and get financially fit with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank! Join Dawn for a series of engaging lunch-time workshops about budgeting\, money management\, saving\, credit-building\, home-buying\, and more. Treat yourself to free light refreshments and time to network with other community members interested in financial empowerment. \nRegistration required\, because space is limited. Ages 18+. \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/lunch-learn-financial-wellness/2024-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T190000
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SUMMARY:Pain & Anxiety Control Sedation for Gynecology Procedures
DESCRIPTION:Some gynecologic procedures can be uncomfortable or anxiety-inducing and sedation can help. Join Dr. David Kattan\, OB/GYN\, Medical Director of the GYN Procedure Unit\, Baystate Women’s Health OB/GYN\, for a discussion about procedures that have sedation options for patient comfort\, and how they are performed\, such as IUD insertion\, miscarriage treatment\, colposcopy to follow up abnormal Pap smears\, and more.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/pain-anxiety-control-sedation-for-gynecology-procedures/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T170000
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CREATED:20240924T151910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T151910Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Consortium for Coffee & Conversation this Wednesday at 10 am at the Wildflower Alliance Bowen Center\, 147 Magazine Street\, Springfield MA! Learn more about our mission\, vision\, community impact\, and ways to get involved. We hope to see you there!!!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/coffee-conversation/
LOCATION:The Western Mass Training Consortium\, 187 High St\, Holyoke\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T113000
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SUMMARY:Community Engagement & Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Listening Sessions\nIn May 2024\, Baystate Health announced exciting plans to build a new comprehensive community health center in the heart of Springfield\, made possible by the generous support of MassMutual. We are pleased that this announcement has been met with great enthusiasm and support. \nAs part of the early planning and development of the new community health center\, Baystate Health is holding a series of listening sessions for the community. We invite you to attend so that we may hear the diverse voices of our community. \n\nSept 9 Session 1: Boys & Girls Club Family Center\nLocation: 100 Acorn Street Springfield\, MA 01109\n9 am – 11 am  In-Person\n\nSept 10 Session 2: Virtual\nSpanish interpreter available\n11:30 am – 1 pm  Remote\n\nSept 16 Session 3: St. John’s Congregational Church\nLocation: 45 Hancock Street\, Springfield MA 01109\n5:30 pm – 7:30 pm  In-Person\n\nSept 19 Session 4: Springfield City Library\, Mason Square Branch\nLocation: 765 State Street\, Springfield\, MA 01109\n11:30 am – 1:30 pm  In-Person\n\nSept 23 Session 5: South End Community Center\nLocation: 00 Marble Street\, Springfield MA 01105\n9 am – 11 am  In-Person\n\n\n\nSept 23 Session 6: Educare\nLocation: 100 Hickory Street\, Springfield MA 01109\n5:30 pm – 7:30 pm  In-Person\n\nSept 25 Session 7: Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center\nLocation: 1476 Roosevelt Ave\, Springfield MA 01109\n11:30 am – 1 pm  In-Person\n\nSept 25 Session 8: Virtual\nSpanish interpreter available\n5:30 pm – 7 pm  Remote\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/community-engagement-listening-sessions/2024-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T153000
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CREATED:20240730T124008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T124008Z
UID:10003214-1726754400-1726759800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Overdose Prevention & Narcan Trainings
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URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/overdose-prevention-narcan-trainings/2024-09-19/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tapestry Health":MAILTO:events@tapestryhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T081114
CREATED:20240828T172500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T172500Z
UID:10003384-1726767000-1726781400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Party For a Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Friends on a Mission invites you to the Party for a Purpose to enjoy an incredible night to benefit Square One. \nThursday\, September 19\, 2024\, 5:30 p.m. at the Delaney House \n \n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/party-for-a-purpose/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T230000
DTSTAMP:20260427T081114
CREATED:20240731T111648Z
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UID:10003224-1726862400-1726873200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Trailer Trash Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 20\nLudlow Elks Lodge\, 69 Chapin Street\nLudlow MA\n8:00 p.m.\nTickets $15 in advance\, $20 at the door \nCountry-rock band Trailer Trash is showing their love again this year for CHD ALL IN\, an adaptive sports and recreation program for kids and adults with different mobility\, vision\, and developmental abilities. Proceeds raised through this concert will help fund equipment\, uniforms and ice time for All In’s youth and adult Sled Hockey teams. \n\nSponsorships\nJoin the band in their support of adaptive athletes in our community and All In’s programs with an event sponsorship! Incentives include: \n\nRecognition on CHD’s and All In’s social media accounts including Facebook and LinkedIn\nSponsorships are 100% tax-deductible and directly benefit our program needs\nComplimentary concert tickets\n\nClick here to view sponsorship opportunities and pay online. \nClick here to view a printable sponsorship form.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/trailer-trash-benefit-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T081114
CREATED:20240729T163519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T163519Z
UID:10003196-1726905600-1726938000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:United Arc Softball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/united-arc-softball-tournament/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T081114
CREATED:20240729T173432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T173432Z
UID:10003203-1726909200-1726927200@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:September Massachusetts Landlord Workshop
DESCRIPTION:September 21 @ 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\nproper tenant screening\nrelations with tenants\nlead paint laws\ntypes of tenancies\nState Sanitary Code\nfair housing laws\nthe eviction process\nhow to deal with drug problems\n\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. \nRegistration fee is $119.95 (non-refundable & includes Way Finders’ Property Management Manual\, valued at $29.95).
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/september-massachusetts-landlord-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T081114
CREATED:20240416T142353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T142353Z
UID:10002444-1726988400-1727024400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Will Bike 4 Food
DESCRIPTION:Will Bike 4 Food (WB4F) is back for its 14th year!This fun cycling event raises funds and awareness for The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Cyclists of all levels can pedal towards a hunger-free future by joining us for a Century (100 mile)\, Half Century (50 mile)\, Quarter Century (25 mile)\, or the 10-mile Family Fun Ride. Registered riders can also choose to participate virtually by riding their miles any time in September during Hunger Action Month. \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/will-bike-4-food-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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