thrift shop
Springfield – St. Gregory Armenian Church, 135 Goodwin St., in the Indian Orchard section, Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A thrift shop for clothing and accessories, home goods, books, baby items, collectors provides. ‘ The items will be for sale for more. For more information, call the church office at 413-543-4763.
soup socks
Chicopee – Holy Mother of the Rosary Church will host its annual Supper Socks on Saturday, January 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Church Hall, 26 Bell St., snow date. February 4th. In addition to new socks, there will be a collection of hats, scarves and gloves, and underwear for men, women and children. These will be given to needy institutions. Homemade soup and dessert will be served. For more information, call the church at 413-592-2032 or Marlene at 413-592-7214.
SJB Spaghetti Soup
Ludlow – St. Elizabeth Parish will hold its annual SJB Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, January 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Pastoral Center on Hubbard Street. There will be ziti, meatballs, bread, salad and dessert. Gluten-free options and take out available. Beer and wine are also available for purchase, as well as a silent auction and raffle. Student Open House artwork will also be on display. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children. Ages 4 and under are free (donations accepted).
women’s club meeting
Wilbraham – The February meeting of the Wilbraham Women’s Club will be held on February 9th at noon at St. Cecilia’s Church on Main St. Reservations will be required for this meeting as a luncheon of quiche, Caesar salad, fruit, rolls and dessert will be served. To be served Price is $10 per person. For reservations by February 1, call either Michelle Extman, 413-596-3325, or Linda Rafa, 413-596-8245. The speaker for the day is Sandy Merrill who is the owner of “Beads by Sandy”. She has been designing, manufacturing and selling jewelry for almost 40 years. Come and enjoy this interactive jewelry making class as Sandy guides participants through the beading process.
Catholic Women’s Club Meeting
Agawam – Fun and games will be the theme of the Catholic Women’s Club of Agawam’s February 13 meeting. Refreshments will begin at 6:30 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Parish Center Gym, located at 833 Main St. After that there will be monthly business meeting. Participants need to bring quarters because then you will break into groups to play left, right, center. Think about the history of Agawam, as there will be a quiz in the evening. As a reminder, at the April meeting, they will collect baby board books and women’s travel-sized toiletries. They will also collect soda tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Springfield that members are saving, preferably in plastic gallon or quart-sized bags. All Catholic women living in Agawam/Feeding Hills or members of their parishes are welcome to come and join.
extra worship time
Agawam – St. John the Evangelist Church, 833 Main St. will hold a weekly worship service on Wednesdays from noon to 5:30 p.m. Holy Mass takes place at 6 pm. Lawn signs are available for Agawam residents to announce the Year of the Eucharist. Contact the parish office to obtain an extension, 413-786-8105. 101.
free weekly veteran lunches
Holyoke – Community Roots Neighborhood Services provides a free hot lunch to veterans and their immediate adult family (parent or spouse). Luncheon is held every Thursday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 485 Appleton St. Email Gina Nelson at [email protected]
