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SUMMARY:Healthy Eating for Successful Aging
DESCRIPTION:For adults hoping to improve their nutrition in order to avoid or live well with chronic conditions\, this workshop teaches nutrition basics\, label reading\, and meal planning\, and practices cooking basic recipes to overcome barriers to healthy eating for older adults. \nTues.\, Feb. 11–March 25\,\n10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/healthy-eating-for-successful-aging-3/2025-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T160000
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SUMMARY:Living Well With Persistent Pain
DESCRIPTION:Provides information and practical skills that build self-confidence and help participants assume an active role in managing problems specific to chronic pain\, including fatigue\, frustration\, and poor sleep. \nTues.\, Feb. 11–March 25\,\n3–4 p.m.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/living-well-with-persistent-pain-2/2025-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities Who Receive SSI and/or SSDI
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 18\, 2025\n6:00 – 8:00 PM EST \nRegister to Attend:\nCall Nancy Willey at (413) 464-7262 Ext. 103\nor email: nwilley@bcarc.org \nRegister today as space is limited! This training is being offered free of charge.\nTraining materials will be provided electronically for all participants after the training. \nTraining Description: This training highlights the main barriers to employment for Social Security disability beneficiaries. Participants are educated on existing work incentives\, reporting requirements\, beneficiary rights and employment support programs that can help them realize that work is possible. A variety of community resources are shared so individuals know where and how to obtain the appropriate supports they may need to make informed decisions about employment and benefits.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/virtual-training-opportunity-for-individuals-with-disabilities-who-receive-ssi-and-or-ssdi/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T161254
CREATED:20250227T140230Z
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UID:10005470-1742371200-1742403600@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Dora Robinson Speaker Series in Honor of Women's History Month
DESCRIPTION:Empowerment. Inspiration. Action.\nAttend this free public lecture at Westfield State University by Victoria Christopher Murray\, New York Times best-selling co-author of The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies.\nWith over three million books in print\, Ms. Christopher Murray will discuss her trailblazing rise to become one of the country’s top African American contemporary authors.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/2nd-annual-dora-robinson-speaker-series-in-honor-of-womens-history-month/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Morning Coffee
DESCRIPTION:HomeFront Strong sponsors a monthly gathering on the third Wednesday of each month from 10:00-11:30am\, hosted by the Palmer Veterans Services Department. \nOne of the main purposes of Morning Coffee is to connect service members\, veterans\, and their family members to the resources and services available to them. Many Morning Coffee attendees also find a community of people who can empathize with the unique challenges and benefits of the military life cycle\, ready and eager to welcome them to the tribe!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/morning-coffee/2025-03-19/
LOCATION:Palmer Public Library\, Palmer\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Palmer Veterans Services Officer":MAILTO:tbrohman@townofpalmer.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T120000
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SUMMARY:A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls
DESCRIPTION:Teaches practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and explores medical\, behavioral\, and environmental risk factors for falls\, stressing the importance of developing an exercise plan. \nWed.\, Feb. 12–April 9\,\n10 a.m.–12 p.m.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/a-matter-of-balance-managing-concerns-about-falls-4/2025-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T161254
CREATED:20250122T155544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T155544Z
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SUMMARY:Living Well With Long Term Health Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Techniques to improve symptoms of chronic conditions\, such as healthy eating\, relaxation techniques\, communicating\, goal-setting\, problem solving\, and more.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/living-well-with-long-term-health-conditions-4/2025-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T100000
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Coffee Hours
DESCRIPTION:For a more informal approach\, UWPV is offering Drop-in Coffee Hours\, where individuals can meet one-on-one with specialists in board and leadership development. This is an opportunity to ask questions\, discuss governance topics\, and network with peers in a casual setting. \nDrop-in Coffee Hours will be held on: \n\nThursdays\, March 6 & March 20\, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the UWPV Service Center\n\nFor more information or questions\, contact Alexandra Maggio at amaggio@uwpv.org or 413-693-0212
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/drop-in-coffee-hours/2025-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T103000
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SUMMARY:Spanish Diabetes Self Management
DESCRIPTION:For 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. \nThurs.\, Feb. 20–March 27\,\n10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/spanish-diabetes-self-management/2025-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T161254
CREATED:20250220T121551Z
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SUMMARY:The Consortium's 50th Anniversary Celebration - Gallery of Thank Yous!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at Union Station in Northampton\, MA as we celebrate this milestone event. Get ready for an evening filled with great food\, music\, and connection as we share our gratitude\, memories\, and appreciation for all those who have supported us throughout the years. This special celebration is our way of saying thank you to all our communities\, partners\, sponsors\, and friends who have made our journey possible. Please come as you are\, celebratory attire encouraged. Here’s to 50 years of making our mission possible in and through community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/the-consortiums-50th-anniversary-celebration-gallery-of-thank-yous/
LOCATION:Union Station
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T093000
DTSTAMP:20260426T161254
CREATED:20250311T141634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T162802Z
UID:10005483-1742542200-1742549400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Annual Berkshire Legislative Breakfast for Disability Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Join the human services agencies of the Berkshires to help create a unified legislative agenda that addresses our collective needs. \n$25 per person. \nClick here to register \n  \nMarch 21\, 2025 \n7:30 AM – 9:00 AM \nCountry Club of Pittsfield \n639 South St\, Pittsfield\, MA 01201 \n  \nAttendees: \nSenator Paul Mark \nRep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier \nRep. Leigh Davis \nPittsfield Mayor Peter Marchetti
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/annual-berkshire-legislative-breakfast-for-disability-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T161254
CREATED:20250311T135521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T135521Z
UID:10005481-1742634000-1742652000@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Landlord Workshop
DESCRIPTION:March 22 @ 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\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/massachusetts-landlord-workshop-6/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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