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SUMMARY:27th Annual Wellness Classic
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nMonday\, October 6\, 2025\n\n\nWe are thrilled to announce that our 27th Annual Wellness Classic will be held at the new location of The Ranch Golf Course & Country Club in Southwick\, Massachusetts on October 6th\, 2025. Check out our new Sponsorship Opportunities below!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/27th-annual-wellness-classic/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T080000
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SUMMARY:Providers Council 50th Annual Convention & Expo
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/providers-council-50th-annual-convention-expo/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T080000
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SUMMARY:Building Resilience from Within
DESCRIPTION:October 22nd through November 26th\n(10/22\, 10/29\, 11/5\, 11/12\, 11/19 & 11/26)\nWednesdays 11-11:45 on Zoom\nOur popular six-week virtual self-care series for caregivers and anyone experiencing heightened stress in their lives. Reina Goldberg teaches simple techniques to build core resilience and balance the nervous system.\nThe free program takes place on Zoom\, is open to all\, and no experience is required. All exercises can be done seated or standing and every session is recorded so participants can watch or rewatch at their convenience. Registration is required.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/building-resilience-from-within-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts":MAILTO:info@jfswm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T110000
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SUMMARY:Raising Awareness in PINK October
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n\n\nEach Moment We’re Alive (EMWA) will raise the flag at Holyoke City Hal for the 3rd year in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. This event serves as a powerful visual reminder of the ongoing fight against breast cancer and EMWA’s commitment to supporting survivors and their families.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/raising-awareness-in-pink-october/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Each Moment We&#039%3Bre Alive%2CInc":MAILTO:cindy@eachmomentwerealive.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164538
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SUMMARY:October 2025 First-Time Homebuyer's Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Our live First-Time Homebuyers Webinar series is a fantastic way to prepare for buying a home in Massachusetts and learn about the home-buying process. \nIn this Zoom webinar presented by Valley Community Development: \nGet the facts from real estate professionals including attorneys\, loan officers\, realtors\, home inspectors & housing counselors.\nLearn tips about how to improve your credit.\nAsk questions to help you proceed & protect your own interests as you approach this life decision.\nA certified course recognized by MHP & MassHousing\, this workshop helps you qualify for special mortgage products.\n$75 for two adults in the same household. Registration is nonrefundable & attendance is required at all three sessions. \nOctober sessions are scheduled: \nWednesday\, October 8\nThursday\, October 9\nThursday\, October 16 \nEach session will be hosted via a unique Zoom Webinar link 6-9 p.m. You will receive the Zoom links on the day of each session.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/october-2025-first-time-homebuyers-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T170000
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CREATED:20250922T154832Z
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SUMMARY:Rise Up: A Pathway to Resilience
DESCRIPTION:The Rise Up Conference is back with a new theme: A Pathway to Resilience. \nHelix Human Services invites professionals\, caregivers\, and advocates to explore innovative and compassionate approaches to trauma-informed care\, healing from adversity\, and overcoming life’s stressors – all while becoming more resilient. \nInsightful perspectives and practical tools will empower individuals to support resilience in themselves and the communities they work with. Attendees will engage with thought leaders and experts in the fields of mental health\, wellness\, and trauma-informed care\, gaining deeper understanding of the lasting impact of trauma and the transformative power of healing. \nThrough keynotes\, breakouts\, and workshops\, we will delve into strategies that foster emotional and psychological resilience\, helping individuals build stronger\, more supportive environments for healing and growth. Together\, we will create a supportive space for reflection\, learning\, and collaboration in pursuit of creating healthier\, more resilient children and families.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/rise-up-a-pathway-to-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T100000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164538
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T122726Z
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SUMMARY:Leaders Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Drop-in Coffee Hours with UWPV!\n\nSpecial Guest: Sarah Tanner\, Principal at Financial Development Agency\nWhat to Expect: One-on-one conversations with specialists in board and leadership development. You’ll have the chance to ask questions\, discuss governance topics\, and network with peers in a laid-back environment. \nGrab a coffee and learn more about Community Leadership Connect\, OnBoard & leadership development.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/leaders-lounge-2/2025-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T094500
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CREATED:20250930T133357Z
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SUMMARY:Foster Parent Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online info session to learn more about becoming a foster parent with 18 Degrees. We will review the process and state requirements\, answer questions\, and share how we can support you on your journey to opening your heart and home to a child experiencing foster care.\n\nYou do not need to have a Microsoft Teams account to join this meeting. Please use the registration button to enter your name and email. We will send you a link to join the meeting. Please note that if you will be joining from a mobile device\, you will need to download the Microsoft Teams app. Have questions or need help? Email us at info@18degreesma.org
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/foster-parent-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164538
CREATED:20250819T133321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T134731Z
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SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning. \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.  Select to attend in person at our offices in Easthampton or virtually over Zoom. \nThis series is presented over Zoom. Series runs 8 consecutive weeks starting October 1st to November 19th 9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $650 for members\, $1300 for nonmembers. \n  \nSeries Dates and Topics: \nRetention: Rewards and Accountability Wed October 1st 2025 \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 \nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution Thurs October 9th 2025 \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 \nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wed October 15th 2025 \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 \nLiability and Benefit- Wed October 22nd 2025 \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 \nEmployment Law Wed October 29th 2025 \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 \nCyber Security Wed November 5th 2025 \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 \nLead with Influence- Wed November 12th 2025 \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 \nLeadership Communication Wed November 19th 2025 \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 \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-fall-2025/2025-10-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164538
CREATED:20250916T183032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T161513Z
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SUMMARY:Team Building & Conflict Resolution- Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Fall 2025- Choose Your Training
DESCRIPTION:Single sessions of HSF’s Supervisory Skills Series are now available for registration. \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. \nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution Thurs October 9th 2025 \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 \nThis series is presented over Zoom. 9am-12:30pm all session. Each Session  is $150 for members\, $250 for nonmembers. \n \nOther Series Dates and Topics: \nTo sign up for more than one session- click HERE \nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wed October 15th 2025 \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 \nLiability and Benefit- Wed October 22nd 2025 \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 \nEmployment Law Wed October 29th 2025 \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 \nCyber Security Wed November 5th 2025 \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 \nLead with Influence- Wed November 12th 2025 \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 \nLeadership Communication Wed November 19th 2025 \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 \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-fall-2025-choose-your-training-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T200000
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SUMMARY:Sneaker Soirée
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your sneakers and join us for our 3rd annual Sneaker Soiree this October! The Sneaker Soiree is our signature fundraising event supporting our financial assistance program so more girls can participate in Girls on the Run. We look forward to celebrating an evening of fun\, connection\, and inspiration. \n\n\n\nDate\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 9\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 – 8:00 PM \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nSpringfield Country Club\n1375 Elm St.\nWest Springfield\, MA 01089 \n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Pricing available until September 9! \n$40 Standard Ticket | $320 Table of 8 \nPrices increase on September 10! \n$50 Standard Ticket | $400 Table of 8 \nCurrent GOTR coaches receive $10 off their ticket!
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/sneaker-soiree/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Breast Cancer Recurrence: Risks\, Realities\, and Research
DESCRIPTION:Breast cancer recurrence is a concern for many survivors and family members. Join Dr. Sakr to learn the risk factors for recurrence\, the latest research advancements\, and how individuals can navigate this part of the cancer journey with knowledge\, preparedness\, and support.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/understanding-breast-cancer-recurrence-risks-realities-and-research/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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