The Southwick Travelers are planning a trip to Nashville, Tennessee, September 25-29. We’ll fly from Bradley and stay the Drury Inn Downtown and have sightseeing by deluxe motor coach with a step-on guide. We’ll visit the Ryman Auditorium, The Country Music Hall of Fame, The Grand Ole Opry and much more! Enjoy a live show while cruising down the Cumberland River on a General Jackson Lunch Cruise. A $900 deposit is due with your reservation made with Friendship Tours by…

The College of Graduate and Continuing Education (CGCE) at Westfield State University will host an information session for the Master of Science in accounting program on Tuesday, February 4 at 6 p.m. in the Horace Mann Center lobby, 333 Western Avenue, Westfield.   The Master of Science in accounting program at Westfield State University is designed to foster leadership skills and prepare students for successful careers in public and private accounting. The program allows students to complete the additional 30…

RUSSELL--The Russell Council on Aging has a new senior exercise class Tuesdays, at 10:30 am., at the Russell Senior Center, 65 Main St. The hour long class led by Senior Fitness Specialist George DePina will cover range of motion, easy aerobics, and core & strength training. The three classes held in January will be free of charge for seniors to try the class. Beginning February 4, the class will start at 10 am and the cost will be $5 per…

The Russell Council on Aging hosts a monthly hearing clinic the first Tuesday of the month from 10 am to noon at the Russell Senior Center, 65 Main St. Gary Winn, a licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist, and owner of New Ears, Affordable Hearing Care, will conduct a free hearing clinic. He will check ears for wax build-up, perform hearing screenings, and council people about hearing loss. Hearing aids will be cleaned and adjusted if possible. The Russell COA invites residents…

The YMCA of Greater Westfield will be hosting an “Eating to Thrive” lecture. Andrea Luttrell, a registered dietician & LDN will be sharing easy tips to prepare balanced meals on a friendly budget. She will be discussing healthy nutritional meal plans, along with healthy snacks choices. Participants will receive a gift bag with handouts and coupons. This is free to the community and Y members. This lecture will take place at the Westfield YMCA on Tuesday, February 4 at 11:15AM…

The Office of Community Development will be hosting a Technical Assistance Workshop on Wednesday, February 5 at 10 am at Westfield City Hall, Room 315, at 59 Court Street. The workshop will be available for applicants who need a quick overview on how the application and qualification process works for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and are interested in submitting a proposal for consideration in our 2020-2021 Action Plan. The 2020-2021 Program Year will run from July 1,…

Westfield Community Education offers free beginner and intermediate computer and Google Doc’s classes for members of Greater Westfield. If you or someone you know would benefit from these classes, please call us at 413-564-8340.   Intermediate Level Computer Class: Classes are available to the public and begin on February 6 and run through February 27. Instruction will cover: Advanced Word Processing, Web Navigation, Windows Explorer Skills, File Management, and Email Management. Students should have or create a gmail email account…

First Thursday Concert: The American Classics singing group start celebrating Valentine’s Day early with Song of Love at the Westfield Athenaeum, Thursday February 6 at 1:00pm. Come for great tunes, cupcakes and a whole lot of fun! Visit www.westath.org or call 413-568-7833 for more information. Free and open to the public. This program is made possible the Friends of the Westfield Athenaeum and a generous anonymous donor. 6 Elm Street, Westfield.   Wednesday, February 12 at 2:00 pm and 6:00…