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SUMMARY:Bloom for Change
DESCRIPTION:A Garden Party to Advance Gender Equity\nCultivating Community\, Friendship & Collective Action\nTuesday\, June 17th | 4:30 – 7:00 PM\nHosted by Lynn Griesemer and Bryan Harvey\nPrivate Home | Amherst MA | Address provided in follow-up emails\n \nJoin us for Bloom for Change: A Garden Party to Advance Gender Equity! It will be an inspiring evening of purpose and possibility. \nSurrounded by beautiful blooms and good friends\, we’ll celebrate the power of community to empower women and girls across our region. Together\, we’ll cultivate a future where all can flourish through friendship\, philanthropy\, and collective action. \nThis is a fundraising event—an opportunity to connect with the Women’s Fund\, invest in gender equity\, and introduce others to the movement. We hope you’ll invite a friend who would be inspired to grow with us. \nWhile your presence at our Garden Party is a wonderful show of support\, we invite you to consider making an additional contribution to help our initiatives for women\, girls\, and gender diverse individuals to flourish. Every gift\, like each raindrop in a garden\, combines to create remarkable growth. We are anticipating that the new year\, which for us begins on July 1\, will begin our transformation as we embark on strategic planning and coordinating the groundwork for our 30th anniversary celebration. \nRSVP by Friday\, June 6th. Capacity is limited. \nQuestions? Contact: info@mywomensfund.org \nLet’s gather. Let’s celebrate. Let’s grow something powerful—together. \nYou can support the Women’s Fund in many ways. Learn how here!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/bloom-for-change/
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SUMMARY:Rays of Hope Survivors’ Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an uplifting and inspiring event dedicated to our survivors.\nThis Survivors’ Day is all about connection and creating a space where survivors’\, caregivers and supporters can come together to share and celebrate their own cancer journeys. We are excited to welcome local author and breast cancer survivor\, Leslie Lawrence\, who will share her powerful story of resilience and hope. Her debut memoir\, I’m a lucky woman: A Photographic Memoir of a Breast Cancer Survivor\, reveals a compelling portrait of one woman’s triumphant cancer journey. \nDiscover valuable resources from our community partners\, take part in our expressive writing workshop led by Camille St. Onge\, LICSW\, and meet other survivors who understand the struggles and milestones of a cancer diagnosis. A ticket also includes dinner and drinks\, an opportunity to shop the Rays of Hope summer merchandise collection and explore a carefully curated book selection of mindful reads at the Rumspringa Books Pop-Up. All are welcome; a pre-purchased ticket is required for entry.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/rays-of-hope-survivors-day/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Whole Children and Milestones Summer Registration
DESCRIPTION:Whole Children™ and Milestones offer social and recreational classes in Northampton for kids\, teens\, and adults of all abilities. We have a ton of new classes this session with options like Preschool Music and Movement\, Comic Writing\, Theater Games\, Intro to Friendship Band\, Improv Class and more! \nSummer session runs from July 8- August 23. \nRegister now: https://www.wholechildren.org/class-schedule
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/whole-children-and-milestones-summer-registration/
LOCATION:Inclusive Community Center\, 41 Russell St.\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for Spring. \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 over Zoom. Series runs 8 consecutive weeks starting  May 7th 9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $600 for members\, $1200 for nonmembers. \n \nSeries Dates and Topics: \n\nLeadership Communication Wed May 7th 2025\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\nEmployment Law Wed May 14th 2025\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\nCyber Security Wed May 21st 2025\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\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution Wed May 28th 2025\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 Benefit- Thurs June 5th 2025\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\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wed June 11th 2025\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\nLead with Influence- Wed June 18th 2025\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\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability Wed June 25th 2025\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 \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n    \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-spring-2025/2025-06-18/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Lead With Influence
DESCRIPTION:HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for Spring. \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 over Zoom and runs 8 consecutive weeks starting  May 7th 9am-12:30pm all session. \n \nSeries Dates and Topics: \n\nLead with Influence- Wed June 18th 2025\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\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability Wed June 25th 2025\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 \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n    \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/choose-your-training-supervisory-skills-certificate-series-spring-2025-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Junio clases para compradores de casa por primera vez de Way Finders
DESCRIPTION:June 21 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm\n$50\n\n\n\n\n\nEsta es una clase completa dividida en dos días: \n21 y 28 de Junio.Horario: 9:00am-2:00pm \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/junio-clases-para-compradores-de-casa-por-primera-vez-de-way-finders/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T140000
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SUMMARY:Goat Yoga Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 22\nRain date: July 13\, 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. \n  \nJoin us for CHD All In Barrier-Free Recreation’s first ever Goat Yoga Fundraiser! We are super excited to offer a new way to join together and help support people in our community with disabilities. The first class is an All-Inclusive class for all ability levels (10+). The second class is a Sensory-Specific class for those on the spectrum (4+) where the instructor will use sensory enhanced movements for self-regulation. \n2:00 p.m.: All-Inclusive Goat Yoga Class\n3:15 p.m.: Sensory-Enhanced Goat Yoga Class-Autism Specific \nCloverbrook Farm\n39 Parker Street\nEast Longmeadow\, MA \n\n$35 per person\n45-minute outdoor baby pigmy goat yoga classes\n30 minutes of goat snuggles after each class\nBeginners or yogis welcome\nClass is with a certified yoga instructor.\nBring your own mat or rent one for $5\nPony rides will also be available for $10 from 2:00 m.-4:30 p.m\nFresh lemonade and treats will be available for purchase.\n\n*If an individual who is signed up needs extra support\, we ask that someone signs up with them to help them with movements. There will be volunteers to help as well. The instructor will be modifying movements to fit everyone’s ability level.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/goat-yoga-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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