Kiwanis Club hosting chicken pot pie fundraiser for The United Arc

BERNARDSTON — The Bernardston Kiwanis Club is finishing up its annual chicken pot pie fundraiser series this weekend with all proceeds supporting The United Arc.

The dinner will be held at the United Church of Bernardston, 58 Church St., on Saturday, April 26, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children. Frozen pot pies will be for sale, too. To reserve a space, call Joel Cole at 413-834-5484.

Meals include chicken pot pie, butternut squash, cranberry sauce, a roll, drinks and homemade carrot cake.

The fundraiser, which has been held for years, is held in remembrance of late Bernardston resident Lillian Deane, who began working with The United Arc in the mid-1960s and served on its board of directors. Lillian Deane and her husband, Russell, also worked with The United Arc to get services for their daughter Nancy Lee, who had Down syndrome. Russell Deane was a founding member of the Bernardston Kiwanis Club.

Monday Cafes coming to Bernardston Senior Center

BERNARDSTON — The Bernardston Senior Center is hosting two Monday Cafe sessions on May 5 and May 19.

On May 5, Orlen, Gabriel & Avery will bring an eclectic mix of covers and originals with guitar, dobro and harmonies, while Eli Elkus will bring his musical storytelling and folk music talents to the center on May 19.

Entertainment starts at 3 p.m. and dinner will be served at 4 p.m. Folks are asked to call 413-648-5319 on the Thursday before the cafe to make dinner reservations. A suggested meal donation of $3.50 is requested.

Northfield Senior Center hosting pair of coffee socials

NORTHFIELD — The Northfield Senior Center is hosting two coffee socials on May 5 and May 15.

On May 5, Michelle Ozdarski from Greenfield Savings Bank and Rachel Webber from the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office will be on hand to talk about what to do if your identify is stolen and what options their offices can help pursue.

On May 15, Northfield EMS Chief Matt Wolkenbreit will stop by the Senior Center to talk about his background and his plans for the service.

Both events start at 11 a.m.

Happy Feet walking groups heading out on May 6 and 19

NORTHFIELD — The Happy Feet walking group continues on Tuesday, May 6, at 10 a.m. at the Barton Cove Campground in Gill. Then on Monday, May 19, seniors will head over to Northfield Elementary School at 10 a.m. to meet children for recess.

Northfield Senior Center hosting wreath-making class with Barb King

NORTHFIELD — The Northfield Senior Center will welcome Barb King on Tuesday, May 6, at 10:30 a.m. for a spring wreath-making class.

Folks will be instructed on how to use paper and other techniques to create a wreath out of colored paper and embellishments with all materials provided. The class costs $10 and folks should RSVP by May 1 by calling 413-498-2901, ext. 123.

Bernardston Senior Center hosting open painting session

BERNARDSTON — The Bernardston Senior Center will host an open painting session where folks can get some assistance on new or in-progress projects on Tuesday, May 6, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Participants should bring a painting project and there will be some supplies for watercolors and acrylic. Signing up in advance is advised.

Travel Club heads to Athol on May 9

The Travel Club offered by the Bernardston and Northfield senior centers is offering a van trip for a day of shopping in Athol on Friday, May 9.

Sign-ups are limited to six people from each town. There will be a waitlist in case one town has spaces open up. The cost for the van is $6 roundtrip. Participants will meet at the Bernardston Senior Center and the van leaves from there at 9 a.m. Alternatively, pickup at home is available.

Call 413-768-1824 to sign up by May 1. Guests will be stopping for lunch at participants’ expense.

My Art Company hosting watercolor painting workshops

BERNARDSTON — My Art Company is hosting watercolor workshops on Tuesdays, May 13 and May 20, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. that will focus on techniques for introducing living creatures into mundane scenes. Participants should bring brushes and a palette if they have one.

Tom Ricardi’s birds of prey coming to Bernardston Senior Center on May 14

BERNARDSTON — Birds of prey rehabilitation specialist Tom Ricardi is bringing his birds to the Bernardston Senior Center at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14. Donations collected will directly support rehabilitation efforts.