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New Student Registration Day
Greenfield Community College One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, United StatesSpring Into Action! New Student Registration Day at Greenfield Community College is April 15, 12-7 p.m. Ready to see your future grow? Whether you’ve already been accepted or still need to apply, drop in any time to get started at GCC! Complete all or some of the steps to start your journey. Apply to GCC, take placement tests, connect with advisors, apply for financial aid, get a campus tour or register for classes.
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Stavros Center for Independent Living Information Session
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesMembers of Stavros Center for Independent Living will be at the Greenfield Public Library to provide information and answer questions about their programs. dedicated to helping people with disabilities and Deaf people live as independently as possible. Stavros Center for Independent Living in Amherst, MA, is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities and Deaf people live as independently as possible. They believe in self-empowerment and that everyone has the right to live life on their own terms. Stavros offers a variety of services, including peer counseling, skills training, and advocacy. They can help you with things like finding accessible housing, getting the right healthcare, or transitioning from a nursing home back into the community. They also offer a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program, which helps people with disabilities hire personal assistants to live at home. For more information, contact Pamela McBride at [email protected] or call (413) 772-1544.
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Theater of Ideas: Community Conversations
The LAVA Center 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United StatesEvery 3rd Friday, guest speakers present a topic for consideration and exploration. All subjects and approaches to conversation are invited, from traditional lectures, talks, slide shows to experiential learning involving the audience in active participation.
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Healthy Kids Day
Franklin County's YMCA 451 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States🥰 FREE FAMILY COMMUNITY EVENT! 🥰 Healthy Kids Day is where fun and play become lifelong memories. Join FCY and many local businesses and organizations for a day of healthy, fun activities that celebrate kids and families! Open to all in our community! ⭐️ Tumbling Tigers Gymnastics demonstration 🤸♂️ ⭐️ Bernardston Rec Cheer demonstration ⭐️ DJ Lazer Chicken 🎧 ⭐️ WHAI Broadcasting Live with a contest! 🎶 ⭐️ Boomer (Thunderbirds mascot) 🏒 ⭐️ PAWS (Valley Blue Sox mascot) ⚾️ ⭐️ BEATRICE (GCC mascot) 🐝 ⭐️ K9 Officer Frank & GPD & GFD 🐾🚓🚒 ⭐️ Bicycle Giveaway (details to register to come!) 🚲 ⭐️ Children's Helmet Giveaway from Kiwanis ⭐️ Free Facepaint and Balloon Art ⭐️ YMCA Camps, Aquatics, & Preschool information ⭐️ and so many local businesses and nonprofits 🤩 Fun is being added daily - visit your-y.org/hkd for more information! Thank you to our sponsors for making this a great event for all! Hero Sponsor: Baystate Health Champion Sponsors: All States Materials Group, Franklin First Federal Credit Union, Gilmore & Farrell Insurance Agency, Greenfield Cooperative Bank.
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Understanding MOLST Forms: What They Are and How to Make Informed Decisions
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesJoin us at the Greenfield Public Library on Tuesday, April 21 at 12:00 pm for “Understanding MOLST Forms” with Dr. Khush Dhaliwal. Dr. Khush Dhaliwal, a local family medicine physician resident at Baystate Franklin, will be leading a session on Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) forms — what they are, who they’re for, and how to think through the decisions they involve. MOLST is a medical order completed with a healthcare professional that outlines a person’s preferences for treatments such as CPR, intubation, mechanical ventilation, and other life-sustaining interventions. Unlike a general advance directive, a MOLST form is intended for individuals with serious illness or advanced frailty and travels with the patient across healthcare settings. During this session, we will review what each section of the form means in practical terms, clarify common misconceptions (including what “Do Not Resuscitate” actually involves), and discuss how to approach these decisions in a thoughtful, values-based way. The goal is not to tell anyone what choices to make, but to help you feel informed, empowered, and prepared to have these conversations with your loved ones and your healthcare team. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Pamela McBride at [email protected] or…
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Community Health & Safety Expo
Greenfield Community College One College Drive, Greenfield, MA, United StatesGreenfield Community College nursing students and local human services groups host a fair focused on community safety. Free and open to the public with activities for all ages! Learn about CPR, stroke awareness, nutrition, sun safety, menstrual equity, family supports and more—plus medical helicopter tours, “touch a truck” (police cars and fire trucks), mobile library booth and more. Community partners include Greenfield Police Department, Greenfield Fire Department, UMass LifeFlight, Greenfield EMS, Tapestry Health, WIC, the Opioid Task Force, the RECOVER Project, Greenfield Health Department, Community Action of Franklin County and Happy Valley Nutrition.
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MassAbility Information Session
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesMembers of MassAbility will be at the Greenfield Public Library on the first Thursday of the month, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm to answer questions and provide information about their services. MassAbility breaks down barriers and empowers people with disabilities to live independent lives on their own terms. Their programs and services expand possibilities in careers and training, home and community life, and legal rights and benefits. For too long, people with disabilities have faced barriers in their path to independence and self determination. MassAbility works to change that. They provide services that meet people with disabilities where they are, so they can thrive in every aspect of life and reach their full potential.
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Stavros Center for Independent Living Information Session
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesMembers of Stavros Center for Independent Living will be at the Greenfield Public Library to provide information and answer questions about their programs. dedicated to helping people with disabilities and Deaf people live as independently as possible. Stavros Center for Independent Living in Amherst, MA, is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities and Deaf people live as independently as possible. They believe in self-empowerment and that everyone has the right to live life on their own terms. Stavros offers a variety of services, including peer counseling, skills training, and advocacy. They can help you with things like finding accessible housing, getting the right healthcare, or transitioning from a nursing home back into the community. They also offer a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program, which helps people with disabilities hire personal assistants to live at home. For more information, contact Pamela McBride at [email protected] or call (413) 772-1544.
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Theater of Ideas: Community Conversations
The LAVA Center 324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United StatesEvery 3rd Friday, guest speakers present a topic for consideration and exploration. All subjects and approaches to conversation are invited, from traditional lectures, talks, slide shows to experiential learning involving the audience in active participation.
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MassAbility Information Session
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesMembers of MassAbility will be at the Greenfield Public Library on the first Thursday of the month, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm to answer questions and provide information about their services. MassAbility breaks down barriers and empowers people with disabilities to live independent lives on their own terms. Their programs and services expand possibilities in careers and training, home and community life, and legal rights and benefits. For too long, people with disabilities have faced barriers in their path to independence and self determination. MassAbility works to change that. They provide services that meet people with disabilities where they are, so they can thrive in every aspect of life and reach their full potential.
