CURRENT EVENTS
Friday, Aug. 27
NORTH BROOKFIELD SAVINGS, BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER WILL SPONSOR A BLOOD DRIVE from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. All blood donations will be taken inside the Baystate Bloodmobile located in the parking lot at the Palmer branch of North Brookfield Savings Bank at 1051 Thorndike Street, Palmer.
Appointments to donate can be made by contacting Erica Floyd at North Brookfield Savings Bank at 413-283-4008 or Cheryl McGrath at Baystate Health at 413-794-4600.
The Baystate Bloodmobile will be giving out Free Big E tickets to all donors and North Brookfield Savings Bank will give a free shopping tote for anyone who attends the blood drive and attempts to donate blood.
Saturday, Aug. 28
THE BROOKFIELD RECREATION COMMISSION WILL HOLD A ÔFAMILY FUN DAYÕ from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lewis Field, Rte. 148, Main and Prouty St. in Brookfield. All are invited to attend this annual Family Fun Day. An adult softball game will be held. There will be food, games and fun for everyone! Admission is free. Come and enjoy the day. For more information, e-mail dneylon@brookfieldma.us.
NORTH BROOKFIELD SPORTSMENÕS CLUB WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL DROVERÕS ROAST at the club, 20 Boynton Road, North Brookfield, rain or shine. Activities, entertainment and hayrides start at 2 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased in advance. Dinner includes appetizers, chowder, corn fritters and a roast beef dinner. For more information and tickets call Paul Thompson at 508-867-7272, Fred Schofield at 508-867-2970 or Larry Underwood at 508-867-7855.
WARREN ÔFAMILY FUN DAYÕ WILL BE HELD AT DEAN PARK from noon to 5 p.m. Raindate: Aug. 29. Fireworks to celebrate the 350th Anniversary of the Quaboag Plantation will be held at Quaboag Regional Middle-High School on Aug. 28 (raindate: Aug. 29). There will be musical entertainment from 6 - 8:30 p.m., with fireworks to follow. The musical entertainment is supported in part by a grant from the Warren Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
LAKE LASHAWAY DRAWDOWN WILL TAKE PLACE SEPT. 7 The board of selectmen is advising residents that the the lake will be lowered to 8 to 10 inches below its normal level. Boats, docks and other lakeside appurtenances that might be affected by the drawdown must be removed by then.
7TH ANNUAL USO BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT WILL BE HELD at Bay Path Golf Course, 193 North Brookfield Road, East Brookfield, on Saturday, Sept. 4. Registration will be at 7:30 a.m. and there will be a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The format will be a 4-person Callaway. The USO is a private, non-governmental organization dedicated to volunteer support of our active duty and reserve troops and their families through various morale support activities. Put together a team and come out and play. Just enter at Bay Path Golf Course. The fee is $280 per foursome or $70 per player and includes 18 holes of golf and a meal afterwards. Golf carts are extra and need to be reserved with Bay Path GC ahead of time on a first-come-first-served basis. Singles are welcome and we can help you get teammates. Please reserve your teamÕs spot by Aug. 27. For more information call (508) 867-8161 (Bay Path GC) or (508) 867-9634 (Mark Morin) or visit MarkAMorin@aol.com.
THE CRITTER SECOND CHANCE POKER RUN WILL BE HELD SEPT. 5 The starting point is at the Knights of Columbus on Rt. 9 in Ware. Registration for the ride is from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus. The ride is a scenic 63-mile ride beginning and ending at the K of C. (See map on the shelterÕs website at www.secondchanceanimals.org). In addition to the ride, there will be raffles, a silent auction throughout the day and a chicken barbecue from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. The barbecue is also included in the ride tickets. Enjoy the Rob Adams Blues Band Jam from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Musicians are welcome to come and join in. Bikes are not necessary to come and enjoy the day. Tickets for the ride and/or chicken barbecue can be purchased at Otto Florist, 104 Main St., Ware, or through the shelterÕs website at www.secondchanceanimals.org or by calling (508) 867-5525. The rider fee is $20 (includes barbecue) and the passenger fee is $15 (includes barbecue). The fee for the barbecue only is $15.
THE NEW BRAINTREE TOWN FAIR COMMITTEE NEEDS MEMBERS TO HELP PLAN AGRICULTURAL FAIR for Sept. 11. Anyone living in New Braintree wishing to help out can contact Cindy Cheever at 508-867-6065 or cheever121@netzero.com.
THE HASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL HOLD A WEEKLY PLAY GROUP FOR WORKING MOMS Beginning Monday, Sept. 13, from 6 - 7 p.m., the library will host a weekly play group for 1-3 year-olds, directed by Matti Sjoblom. As a working mother herself, Matti wanted her son to enjoy the social, emotional and physical development that children can have in an atmosphere of loosely-structured fun. This hour will provide time for you to bond with your children with time to play, listen to stories, build things and sing together. Pre-registration is required in order to get materials ahead of time for small projects. The play group is open to all at no charge. Please call Rosemary Mackenzie (508-867-0208) at the library to sign up.
THE 12TH ANNUAL SHIRLEY BATSIE MEMORIAL ROSE SALE WILL BE HELD SEPT. 15 Ð 18 at Otto Florist & Gifts, 104 Main St., Ware. The sale will run on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. Ð 7 p.m. until sold out. Other locations and times will be announced. Proceeds will benefit the Baystate Regional Cancer program at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital. The price is $8 for one dozen roses. For more information call Otto Florist & Gifts (413) 967-5381 or go to www.baystatehealth.org/mlh. The ÒRose Remembrance TreeÓ will once again be a part of the sale. Donate $2 for a single rose complete with note card attached to write the name of someone special that you would like to honor or remember. The rose(s) will be placed on the tree at Otto Florist or at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital.
NORTH BROOKFIELD VFW POST 3439 WILL HOST A 5K WOUNDED WARRIOR RUN/WALK on Saturday, Sept. 18. The start time is 9 a.m. and will begin at 11 Maple St. North Brookfield. The entrance fee is $10 for the general public and $7 for Armed Forces personnel or Veterans. Race day registrations welcome, same rates apply. All proceeds will be split between the VFW Relief Fund and the Fisher House for wounded warriors. Awards will be given to first female and first male, first female veteran and first male veteran, and youngest runner. VFW Post 3439 will host a chicken BBQ at 11 a.m. The cost of the BBQ is $8 for the general public and free for the contestants. Applications can be downloaded from www.vfw3439.org or picked up at the VFW Post. For any additional information please contact the Post Commander, Chad Cheras at vfw3439@gmail.com or 508-930-8757
THE QUABOAG PLANTATION 350TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE will be held on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010 in West Brookfield. The Brookfield division will lead the parade. The parade committee (for all six towns) has given us a deadline of April 15 for parade entries. Please let us know at brookfieldquaboag2010@gmail.com if you plan to make a float, march as a group, drive a vehicle or otherwise participate in the parade. We'd like to have as many participants as possible.
THE WEST BROOKFIELD SENIOR CENTER IS LOOKING FOR CRAFTERS FOR THEIR FALL FEST The senior center will host the annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 25 Ð a fun day for all. As part of the planned festivities we are inviting any and all crafters who would like to be a part of the special day. Please call the Senior Center at (508) 867-1407 or 1411 for more crafting details. The Fall Fest will include a chicken barbecue, an apple pie contest and entertainment by Country Duo. (Entertainment made possible by the West Brookfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.) Also on this day, the winner of the raffle for the Quaboag Plantation Quilters Òhistorically inspiredÓ quilt will be chosen. If you havenÕt purchased tickets for this beautiful quilt, do so now.
AN NRA BASIC PISTOL AND MARKSMANSHIP COURSE WILL BE OFFERED to the public at the Quaboag SportsmenÕs Club, 451 Dunham Road, off Rte 19 in Warren on Friday, Sept. 24 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attendance is limited to 12 persons, and pre-registration is required, with a non-refundable deposit of $40. Successful completion of the two-session course and the examination will enable an adult to apply for a Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms. Students should bring a lunch on Saturday; soft drinks may be purchased at the club. Be sure to bring appropriate clothing in case of inclement weather; shooting exercises are held outdoors. Do not bring a firearm or ammunition to the classes, and please note that no alcohol or drugs are allowed on club property at any time. The $80 tuition covers all training materials, and the use of a firearm, ammunition, safety glasses and hearing protection. To register, send your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and check payable George Hood to G. M. Hood, Post Office Box 234, Brimfield MA 01010-0234. If you desire additional information, please contact your Instructor at gmhood@charter.net.
THE QUABOAG 350TH COMMITTEE IS PLANNING THE LAWN MOWER/TRACTOR PARADE to be held on Saturday, Oct. 2. This fun filled event will consist of a parade around the common, tractor races, tractor pulling, decorating themes and several events for children. This all day event will be bigger than ever and the committee is looking for people from the surrounding 350th Quaboag Plantation towns, who are also celebrating this historic event, to join in the planning and assisting in this event. If interested, please call 508-867-6209 or email psearah@juno.com for more information.
SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL SHELTER WILL HOLD THEIR 10TH ANNUAL WALK NÕWAG on Sunday, Oct. 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club on 24 Hamilton Road in Sturbridge. Registration begins at 10:30, walk begins at 12:15. A special reunion photograph for Second Chance adoptees will be taken at 11:45. It is an event that is fun for both dog and humans alike. And whatÕs best, it all benefits the homeless pets that Second Chance Animal Shelter in East Brookfield helps. Animal lovers come to enjoy the canine demonstrations, educational booths, compete in the doggie contests, auction/raffles, food, the Òdoggie boutiqueÓ loaded with lots of great stuff for both pet and human alike, vegan food, a chicken barbecue (advance tickets required) - and more food, fun and entertainment.
LASHAWAY SENIORS ARE TAKING A TRIP TO PENNSYLVANIA AMISH LAND The Lashaway Senior Citizens are sponsoring a lovely trip to PennsylvaniaÕs Amish land from Oct. 5 - 8. The trip includes three breakfasts, three dinners including the Dutch Apple Buffet dinner show, and three night's lodging. It also includes shopping and sightseeing. The highlight is the presentation of JOSEPH at the spectacular Millennium Theatre. Reservations will be accepted until the end of August. Cost is $449 per person, a special anniversary rate. For information and reservations please call or write Joan Sagendorph, 121 Daniels Drive, East Brookfield, MA 01515, 508-885-5103
MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST BANISTER BOOK GROUP on Oct. 26, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members will pick a Mary Jane Holmes book, to share life in 1850Õs BrookfieldÕs Rice Corner Road.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR NORTH BROOKFIELD SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH COMMITTEE The school committee is looking for volunteers to serve on a search committee for the superintendent position. The committee would include one student, one or two parents of North Brookfield students, and one or two residents who are not parents of students, in addition to some school personnel. Interest in serving on the committee can be expressed through a letter or e-mail addressed to our interim superintendent Dr. Gordon Noseworthy at 10 New School Drive North Brookfield, MA 10585 or gnoseworthy@nbschools.org. The school committee hopes to form this search committee by the middle of September.
MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY IS OFFERING HOME DELIVERY SERVICE The service is available every Friday at 3 p.m. Please keep this service in mind as you contemplate parking during construction. This service is provided by the Friends of the Library. The staff and Trustees thank our patrons for their patience during the road construction. We encourage patrons to park on the River Street, (Rt. 148) side of the Common.
COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH OF A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND ARE INVITED to attend the GriefShare program. This nondenominational program features Biblical teaching that focuses on encouragement and comfort in grieving. GriefShare will be held from every Thursday through Nov. 11 at the E. Brookfield Baptist Church, 262 E. Main St., E. Brookfield, and is a ministry of both E. Brookfield Baptist Church and the Brookfield Congregational Church. For questions, please call 508-867-7725.
WARREN NEEDS FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS The town of Warren is seeking one person to fill a vacant seat on its finance committee. This appointment is made by the town moderator. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest to Kathleen Crevier, Town Moderator, PO Box 609, Warren, MA 01083.
FALL CLEAN-UP AT MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY We are aggressively seeking out overdue books from our patrons. If you have had materials checked out and are overdue for six months or more, you will not be able to check any new materials until you have either replaced or returned materials. Reminder: Massachusetts state law makes theft or mutilation of library materials or property a crime.
MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS ARE NEEDED FOR BROOKFIELD AREA
Tri-Valley, Inc. is looking for reliable people to deliver Meals on Wheels to elders in Brookfield. Meals are packed and delivered out of the North Brookfield Nutrition Site located at the Senior Center. All volunteers receive training and drivers are eligible for travel reimbursement at the rate of 45.5 cents per mile. Anyone who can give as little as two hours per week of their time to help with this important task is asked to call the North Brookfield Nutrition Site at 508-867-0220 or Tri-ValleyÕs office at 1-800-286-6640.
WARREN PUBLIC LIBRARY NOW HAS ANCESTRY RESOURCES Access to Ancestry.com, the worldÕs
largest online family history resource, is now available free at the Warren
Public Library. Millions of records from many, many sources can be
reviewed. U. S. census records from 1790 to 1930, census records 1841-1901 from
England, and 1861 to 1911 records from Canada. Also, immigration and emigration
records, ship passenger lists from Ellis Island to New Orleans and California;
military records from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII; Family
trees; birth, death and marriage records, court, land and financial records of
ancestors; maps, atlases and gazetteers; photos and images. This brand new
database subscription is available in the library for one year. The library is
open Tuesdays and Fridays 1:30 Ð 7 p.m. Wednesdays 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and
Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
THE EAST BROOKFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH WILL HOLD 12-STEP PROGRAM called Living Free every Wednesday evening from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the East Brookfield Baptist Church in East Brookfield 2nd floor Library. When facing the church, please use left side entrance.
WARREN SELECTMEN ARE SEEKING MEMBERS FOR SEVERAL TOWN COMMITTEES Those who are interested in becoming a member of the following committees should submit a letter of interest to the Board of Selectmen, P.O. Box 609, Warren, MA 01083: Conservation Commission, Cultural Council, and Mobile Home Rent Control Board.
MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY IS ASKING FOR SIXTH GRADE SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATIONS The list includes: spiral notebooks (purple and black), rulers, pencils, markers, flash drives, tissues, pocket folders, highlighters, old dress shirts (for lab coats) and more. Please call the library for more information. A free give away will begin Wednesday, August 18 in the library.
ST. MARYÕS EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THORNDIKE WILL HOLD PRAYER SERVICES ON SUNDAY MORNINGS at 9 a.m., followed by coffee and fellowship. Saint MaryÕs Church is located across from Old Mill Pond School on Main St. in Thorndike.
HOST FAMILIES ARE NEEDED FOR INTERNATIONAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS for the fall semester or the academic school year. Exchange students are 15 to 18 years-old and are from 15 different countries. All speak English, are fully insured medically, bring their own spending money and would attend your local high school. Host families are asked to provide a loving home, meals and emotional support. It is only through the kindness and generosity of families in communities that these young ambassadors will be able to fulfill their dreams of coming to America. For more information, contact local Area Coordinator for Northwest Services PEACE Program, Inc. Pat Darby at 978-632-8270 or e-mail: patdarby6@yahoo.com.
THE BROOKFIELD HISTORICAL COMMISSION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS who are interested in indexing, filing, geneology research- including Revolutionary and Civil War records and re-typing of short documents and essays into electronic medium for our files. We also need help in cleaning brush and leaves from the area around the "Town Pound" and other historic markers and sites. Members are needed, but you don't have to be a member to help out for a few hours. Those interested may leave a message at 508-867-4465 or the Town Hall 508-867-2930.
MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASKS PERSONS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING OR DONATING A VEHICLE for the Founding Fathers of the Merrick Public Library and local author Mary Jane Holmes themed segment in the 350th Quaboag Plantation Anniversary Parade are welcome to call or stop by the library. The March of History Parade is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 19 at noon.
MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT COMPUTER TIME will continue on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Gale databases links are now available on the blog and website. The link is direct and simplified with no need for a password as long as you are in the state of Massachusetts. These sites provide research to magazines, journals, books, encyclopedias and newspapers.
MAD BROOK ACADEMYÕS SUMMER PROGRAM FOR 5-9 YEAR OLDS will be held from June 14 to Sept. 3. Call 508-867-9057 or email madbrookacademy@charter.net for information.
MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL HOLD STORY TIME WITH MS. SHARON CHAMPOUX on Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. This free program is funded by the Coordinated Family Engagement and Community Grant (formerly the CPC). All ages are welcome to attend; no sign-up is necessary, free snacks served.
KIDÕS YOGA WITH ANN RAMSEY WILL BE HELD AT MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY on Thursdays, beginning Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. This program is free and funded by the Friends of the Library, all ages welcome to attend, no sign-up necessary.
MUSIC TIME WITH RENEE CORO WILL BE HELD AT MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY on Fridays, beginning Sept. 10 at 11:30 a.m. All ages welcome to attend, no sign-up necessary. This free program is funded with a Jeppson Memorial Grant, Greater Worcester Community Foundation.
THE QUABOAG HIGHLANDERS PIPES AND DRUMS OF MONSON ARE LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS beginners or experienced, in preparation for its 2010-2011 parade season. Rehearsals are every Tuesday night at the Daley Hall building in the Monson Developmental Center, located on State Avenue at the Palmer/Monson line. No fee necessary. The only expense is the cost of a chanter or drum sticks. All lessons are free. If you are interested in learning to play bagpipes or drums, please contact us at www.quaboaghighlanders.org or call us at (413)205-8335.
THE MERRIAM-GILBERT LIBRARY WILL HOST A TODDLER PLAY GROUP for infants and toddlers up to 3 years old, in West Brookfield. The group meets every Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the children's room and includes free play for the kids and social time for the parents. During the second half, the children's librarian will lead the group with songs, finger plays and a story. Just drop in, no registration necessary. For more information, call the library at (508) 867-1410.
THE CHRIST MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH HOLDS A CRAFTING GROUP on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from 6 Ð 8 p.m. Located on the corner of Main and Spring St. in North Brookfield. A group of amateur crafters are getting together for fun and to learn from each other. Anyone interested in joining the bi-monthly craft sessions is invited. We will meet in the undercroft of the church. Bring your current project with you or something you would like to learn. There is plenty of seating and large tables to work at. If you would like more information, please call Connie at 508-867-6535, Lois at 508-867-8339 or Van at 508-347-9326.
West Brookfield Walks! every Tuesday. Meet us at the Merriam-Gilbert Library at 8:15 a.m. or the walking school bus can pick you up on the way. We will be traveling from the library down North Main St. to the elementary school. Principal Colleen Mucha will be leading and we will be having surprise special guests. Parents can wait with their children on the route and the Walking School. Bus will pick them up and drop them off at school. Any questions, call West Brookfield Elementary School at 508-867-4655.
Are you a 6th -12th grade girl? Do you like to be outdoors? Would you like to make the world a better place? Girl Scout Troop 11122 might be for you! They meet at Hitchcock Academy in Brimfield. If you are interested you can contact the troop leader Meg Kimball at (413) 297-5102.
QUABBIN COMMUNITY BAND REHEARSALS are held Mondays, 7-9 p.m. in the Quabbin Regional High School band room, 800 South St., Barre. Current and new members welcome. Concerts are held every Sunday evening at the Harding Allen Bandstand, in Barre center, beginning June 21 and running until Aug. 16. Call 978-355-9879.
THE NORTH BROOKFIELD FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH FOOD PANTRY is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ST. JOSEPHÕS FOOD PANTRY in North Brookfield is open the first Thursday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and the third Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m.
BEDTIME SNACKS: A FAMILY STORY NIGHT the third Tuesday of each month from 7-7:30 p.m. in the ChildrenÕs Room at the Merriam-Gilbert Public Library. Each month a different beloved children's classic will be introduced. The library will supply the milk and cookies - participants are welcome to bring a favorite blanket and pillow to make themselves cozy. Additional copies of the book will be available for check-out, to finish reading the story together at home. A great family activity, reading together encourages literacy and exposes children to the deep enjoyment a book can provide.
The Quaboag Historical Society Museum, Front Street, in West Brookfield will be open each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special visitations will continue to be available by appointment by calling 508-867-5428. Admission is free.
American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Ware from 1-7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at the Ware Senior Center on 1 Robbins Road (behind Cumberland Farms). To ensure less time waiting, call The Red Cross at 800-GIVE LIFE for your appointment to donate. You must be at least 17 years old, 110 pounds and in good general health. Please bring ID. The need for blood is constant.
North Brookfield Cub Scouts are looking for experienced uniforms. These are uniforms in good condition that a former Cub Scout is not using any more. They can be turned in to Bob LaFlamme at Crowley Fuel office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.
THE WARREN GARDEN CLUB meets 2nd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. New members welcome. Call Elizabeth at 436-7268 or e-mail elizabethjameskelley@verizon.net.
THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM is in desperate need of volunteers to deliver meals to seniors in North Brookfield on Wednesdays. If you can spare 2-3 hours each Wednesday, you could make a difference to a person in need. Drivers are reimbursed for mileage and rewarded with the satisfaction that comes from helping others. Please consider volunteering for this vital program. Call Tri-Valley Elder Services Nutrition Site in West Brookfield at 508-867-1411.
SOUTHBRIDGE INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK, Grace House, Sayles Street in Southbridge needs the following donated items: microwaves (2), sofa, blankets, pots and pans, dishes and cups, small end tables, size 6 (girls) summer clothes. Two of the families from Grace House have been able to move out and are in need of a few items. If you have any of the items listed above that you would be willing to donate, contact Lynne, (St. Anne Ð St. Patrick SIHN Coordinator), by emailing dukefan1@cox.net or by calling 413-209-6526.
THE HASTON LIBRARY BOOK GROUP meets for lively discussions of a wide range of fiction and nonfiction on the third Tuesday of every month, from 7-9 p.m. at the Haston Free Public Library on Main Street in North Brookfield. New members are always welcome. To sign up for the Haston Book Group and order a selection, call the Library at 508-867-0208.
NORTH
BROOKFIELD CRAFTING GROUP
meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6-8 p.m.
at the Christ Memorial Episcopal Church in North Brookfield. Bring your current
project with you or something you would like to learn. Call Connie at 508-867-6535, Lois at 508-867-8339
or Van at 508-347-9326
NORTH BROOKFIELD SENIOR CENTER YOGA CLASS, 5:15 p.m., Wednesdays at the North Brookfield Senior Center. Cost is $20 for a six-week session, with a minimum class size of 10. To reserve a space, call the senior center at (508) 867-0220.
12-STEP OVERCOMERS PROGRAM 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Emmanuel Orthodox Church, 25 Winthrop St., Warren. This is a biblically-based program.