Senior Center to host lunch with Chef Clare

BERNARDSTON – The Bernardston Senior center will host lunch with Chef Clare at 11:45 a.m. Sept. 5.

Broccoli and Cheese stuffed chicken will be served with macaroni and cheese, a roll and a cupcake for a donation of $3.50. Those intereseted in making reservations are encouraged to call 413-648-5319.

Northfield to pool opioid settlement funds with other towns

NORTHFIELD — Northfield Selectboard members voted to give the Northfield Board of Health control of the opioid settlement funds, enabling the town to join a group of towns pooling their opioid settlement funds to support recovery and harm reduction projects led by the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG).

Dr. Ruth Potee, a member of the Northfield Board of Health who holds several positions fighting addiction in Franklin County, addressed the Selectboard at a recent meeting, making the case that Northfield should join several rural towns pooling the “tiny amount of money” awarded to many small towns in the 2022 settlement.

“Rural towns really got screwed,” Potee said.

Potee said that FRCOG would use the money to expand recovery resources, support for pregnant and parenting people with opioid use disorder, and post-incarceration recovery support.

The Selectboard unanimously voted to give the Board of Health control of the funds, with the caveat that the Board of Health will need final approval from the NorthfieldSelectboard before spending any of the money, enabling the Board of Health to pool the funds.

Staffing changes in Northfield Police Department

NORTHFIELD — Then-officers Oleg Cobileanschi and Curtis Weaver were approved to fill the roles of sergeant and detective respectively at a recent selectboard meeting.

The sergeant role was a promotion, and the detective position was a lateral movement requiring 80-100 hours of additional training on subjects such as sexual assault investigating, fingerprinting, and photography.

The funding for the role comes from a preexisting stipend to which the Police Department has access.

After the motions to appoint Cobileanschi and Weaver to the positions passed, selectboard member Barbara “Bee” Jacque said that the selectboard is “thrilled” to see the two men fill these roles.

Fiddleheads Gallery offering various workshops in September

NORTHFIELD – The following art workshops are available at Fiddleheads Gallery:

■Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – “Everyday Art for Everyday People: Illustrated Journaling, a Tutorial” with Maureen Moore. Learn to create a personal, colorful illustrated journal with just a few tools and no special skills. Sketch and color layouts of images and lettering to commemorate the simple pleasures of daily life. All skill levels, beginner through advanced, are welcome. $45 for Deerfield Valley Art Association members, $55 for non-members. Supplies, materials and light refreshments are included. Email Maureen at mosdvaa@gmail.com or call 413-225-3132 with questions.

■Saturday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – “Learn the Ancient Art of Coiling with Pine Needles” with Marsha Leavitt. Use long leaf pine needles from the southern coastal regions, treated with glycerin that makes them softer, more flexible and glistening. Several stitches will be demonstrated with a choice of different types of bases that can incorporate beads or wrapped sections to make a unique wall hanging. $50 for DVAA members, $60 for non-members. Fee includes materials for one piece. Intended for ages 16 and up. To register or for more information, email marsha3072@gmail.com.

■Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – “Mosaic Flowerpot Workshop” with Deb Aldo. Create a small mosaic and work at cutting, fitting and adhering tesserae to substrate. Learn various methods of cutting glass and stone with tools provided. $55 for DVAA member, $65 for non-members. Email deb.pietredure@gmail.com with questions.

■Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – “Gelli Printing/Collage Workshop” with Katarina McKinney. Learn the art of gelli printmaking and use prints to create collage cards. $60 for DVAA members, $70 for non-member. Limited seating is available.

Fiddleheads Gallery is located at 105 Main St. For more information, visit deerfieldvalleyart.org.

Northfield Senior Center hosts ‘Happy Feet Walks’

NORTHFIELD – The Northfield Senior center will host a walk down the historic Main Street of Northfield on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m.

Walkers will convene at the Northfield Senior center. Seniors who use a walker or wheelchair are encouraged to attend the walk with a family member or caregiver who can assist them.

On Sept. 23, seniors are invited to meet at the Barton’s Cove campground parking lot for an additional walk. Dogs on leashes are welcome to attend both events.

September Monthly Meal

NORTHFIELD – The Northfield Senior Center will hold its September Monthly Meal on Sept. 11 at 12:30 p.m.

For $7, seniors will be able to dine from a salad bar, with a roll and dessert included. Reservations are required to attend the event. Those interested in attending can call the Senior Center at 413-498-2901 ext. 123 before Wednesday, Sept. 4.

Card Making with Barb King

NORTHFIELD – Barb King will host a card making workshop at the Northfield Senior Center Tuesday, Sept. 24. from 10 a.m. until noon.

Attendees will use rubber stamps, patterned paper and embellishments to make two customizable spring-themed cards.

The event will cost $8 and is limited to six participants. Those interested in attending must RSVP before Sept. 16.

Lawn Games and Lemonade

NORTHFIELD – Northfield seniors are invited to join a game of croquet, bocce ball or corn hole at the Northfield Senior Center’s pavilion and gardens at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24.

Lemonade will be available. No experience is necessary to participate.

Memory Cafe Program

NORTHFIELD – The public is invited to attend a memory cafe, Sept. 25 from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Northfield Senior Center.

The program provides support and socialization for adults dealing with memory-related issues and their care partners. It will run on the fourth Wednesday of every month, and in September, will include a piano duet performance and singalong from Lynne Walker and Chris Harris.

A light lunch will be served to a limit of 20 participants. Those wishing to attend must call 413-498-2901 Ext. 114 to RSVP before Sept. 16.

Senior Center Travel Club

BERNARDSTON – The Northfield and Bernardston Senior Centers’ Travel Club will take a trip to the Walmart in Hadley Friday, Sept. 27, stopping for lunch.

Seniors interested in participating must call 413-768-1824 to reserve a space before Sept. 23. A round trip van ride will cost $6. Those can meet at the Bernardston Senior Center at 9 a.m., or be picked up at home.

Music with Sean Callaghan and Evening Cafe at Bernardston Senior Center

BERNRDSTON – Musician and songwriter Sean Callaghan will perform at the Bernardston Senior Center at 3 p.m. Sept. 23.

A guitar player and singer, Callaghhan is influenced by the “Great Lounge Music” from the latter 20th Century. A dinner of chicken scallopini, buttered noodles, green beans, wheat bread and chocolate pudding will be served for a $3.50 donation. Dinner must be reserved by Sept. 19.

Leyden students make dean’s list in Worcester

WORCESTER – Two Leyden residents were named to the dean’s list at their respective universities earlier this year.

Racquel Provost was named to Assumption University’s dean’s list for the spring semester, while Robert Provost received dean’s list honors for C/D terms at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.