Next roast beef supper: Feb. 8

BERNARDSTON — The United Church of Bernardston’s next Second Saturday Roast Beef Supper will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, with seatings at 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Suppers will continue on the second Saturday of each month through April.

At a price of $15, each meal includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, a roll and dessert. Call 413-648-9306 to reserve your preferred seating time or to reserve take-out meals. The church is located at 58 Church St.

Time change for ‘Songs and Stories of Appalachia’

NORTHFIELD — The Northfield Senior Center’s program, “Songs and Stories of Appalachia,” has had a scheduling change. The event, featuring Michael and Carrie Kline on vocals and guitars, Joe Blumenthal on upright bass and Jim Armenti on mandolin, will be held Thursday, Feb. 20, at 10:30 a.m.

No reservations are necessary. The program is sponsored in part by the Northfield Cultural Council and the Northfield Council on Aging.

Zydeco Connection to perform at Warwick Town Hall

WARWICK — Marking the first in five events to be presented with support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Warwick Arts Council and Wooden Fender will hold a dance and concert by Zydeco Connection at Warwick Town Hall, 12 Athol Road, on Saturday, Feb. 15. A $5 suggested donation will help fund future programs.

A pizza dinner, a separate event with separate admission, will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Pizza will come from Pizza Factory in Orange and there will be a gluten-free option.

All proceeds from the pizza dinner support the mission projects of the Trinitarian Congregational Church of Warwick. Every dollar is donated to local and worldwide charities. For $12, attendees can get two slices of pizza, salad, a drink and dessert. Alternatively, attendees can buy pizza for $5 per slice, salad for $2, and a drink or dessert for $1 each.

After the pizza dinner, the concert and dance will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Zydeco Connection performs a mix of boogie-woogie, swing, waltzes, blues and two-steps. Lil’ Cyn plays accordion; Dewitt Thompson plays drums; Eileen Almeida plays the “frottoir” (the Zydeco version of a washboard) and sings lead vocals; David LeBlanc plays bass and sings; and Larry LeBlanc plays lead and rhythm guitar.

Zydeco music stems from rural southwestern Louisiana Cajun music, which is acoustic. Zydeco musicians add rhythm and blues, drums and electric instruments.

Upcoming concerts include Briezyjane & the Hurricane on Saturday, March 22, and Rippopotamus on Saturday, April 19.

Feb. 12: Community lunch and music

LEYDEN — This month’s community lunch at Leyden Town Hall will be held Wednesday, Feb. 12, at noon.

The menu includes beef stew, cornbread and salad, with cookies for dessert.

Reservations are encouraged. To reserve a meal, call Linda Allis at 413-834-4417. To-go meals and delivery are available with advance registration.

Feb. 16: Play board games, card games at Town Offices

LEYDEN — The Recreation Committee invites residents to the Town Offices on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. to play board games and card games.

A selection of board games and card games will be available, but residents are also welcome to bring their own.

Tai ji quan sessions start March 3

LEYDEN — Instructor Penelope Corcoran will lead 12 weeks of tai ji quan sessions at the Town Offices starting March 3. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

This evidence-based program is designed to enhance postural stability, spatial awareness and mindful control of body positioning in space. Participants will learn and practice eight modified tai ji quan forms, plus therapeutic movements to improve balance. Each class builds upon itself. A chair can be used for assistance.

Contact Carolyn at 413-772-9432 or carolyn.asbury@gmail.com if you are interested in the class. Feedback about the proposed schedule is also welcome.

Make cards at Fiddleheads Gallery

NORTHFIELD — Fiddleheads Gallery will offer a pair of card-making classes on Thursday, Feb. 13. The first session will be from 3 to 4 p.m. followed by a second session from 4 to 5 p.m.

Participants can make three cards for $12. Call or text 413-325-3781 by Feb. 10 to reserve a spot.

Residents invited to weigh in on placemaking report

NORTHFIELD — Residents are invited to a public forum on Monday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. at the Northfield Senior Center to share their thoughts on a draft placemaking report before it is revised and presented to the Selectboard.

Placemaking is the process of creating quality places where people want to live, work, play and learn. According to a post on the Northfield town website, residents participated in several placemaking workshops throughout the fall, working with consultant Wayne Feiden. Those thoughts and comments have been compiled into a final draft of a placemaking report, which includes recommendations for how the infrastructure on Main Street can be improved to achieve goals of increasing walkability, safety and community engagement.