Calendar

Calendar

1 Friday Felton Conservation Land Walk As part of Nature Walks Summer 2008, a walk of the Felton Conservation Land in Marlborough will start at 6 p.m. Come and walk at one of the few grass lands in Marlborough. Very diverse land with forests, fields and wetlands, this area is home to many different species of birds and mammal. Participants should meet at the Elm Street parking area just after Muddy Lane. For info, call the Conservation Office at (508) 460-3768. Westborough Players' Club Presents “The Fantasticks” The Westborough Players' Club is presenting “The Fantasticks” through Aug. 3 at The Willows of Westborough, 1 Lyman St. The Aug. 3 performance will be at 2 p.m., while the others are at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and may be reserved online at westboroughplayers.com or by calling (508) 842-5593. Vampire Party for Teens The Northborough Free Library, 71 Main St., will hold a Vampire Party  from 10 p.m.-12:05 a.m. to celebrate the release of “Breaking Dawn.” Enjoy red velvet cake, cookie decorating, vamp music, vampire transformation and quizzes before checking out the libraries 4 new copies of the book at 12:01 a.m. Registration is required. For info, call (508) 393-5025. Rod & Custom Nationals Mega Watt Car Stereo of Marlborough will have a booth at the annual Rod & Custom Nationals, to be held through Aug. 3 at Best Western Royal Trade Center, Route 20, Marlborough. For info on the show, visit www.shocarassociation.com. Breaking Dawn Release Party at MPL Stephanie Meyer fans are invited to the Marlborough Public Library. 35 West Main St., from 3-5 p.m. to celebrate for the release of her newest novel, “Breaking Dawn.”  Participants will decorate cupcakes, practice trivia and talk all things Twilight. Please contact the Eliza Langhans at (508) 460-3796 or elanghan@cwmars.org for more info. Shrewsbury Public Library “Governor’s Tour” Following on the footsteps of Gov. Deval Patrick’s recent tour of the Shrewsbury Public library, 609 Main St., the Trustees and staff invite the public to attend a similar tour of the library building at 9 a.m. Open to all and no pre-registration is required. For info, contact the library at (508) 842-0081 ext. 3. Northborough Senior Center Craft Class A free craft class on making floral arrangements will start at 11:15 a.m. at the Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. To register or for info, call (508) 393-5035. Northborough Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive runs from 1-7 p.m. at the Church of the Nativity, 45 Howard St., Northborough. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Donors will receive a free Red Sox T-shirt and be entered into a Red Sox ticket raffle. For an appointment or info, call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org. 2 Saturday “Tribute to Seniors” Picnic Sheriff Guy Glodis has announced that the 4th annual “Tribute to Seniors” Picnic will be from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at SAC Park, 438 Lake St., Shrewsbury. Admission is free for all seniors. The event includes a BBQ menu, live entertainment, cash bingo games, raffles, door prizes, an antique car display and info on the new TRIAD programs implemented by the Sheriff’s Office. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. For info, call (508) 854-1801. ARHS Class of 1993 Reunion The 15-year reunion of Algonquin Regional High School’s class of 1993 will be held at the Hudson Elks Pavilion, 99 Park St., Hudson, from 3-8 p.m. A casual, outdoor event, the reunion will feature music, food and a cash bar. Families are welcome! Tickets are $30 per person, $50 per couple, and free for kids. For more info, contact Jenn Shea at jsshea@yahoo.com. *********PHOTO********** Saturday Morning Discovery Series Come laugh at exotic masks and comic portrayals by performing artist Henry Lappen and relax on downtown Marlborough’s grassy Union Common when “Birds in their Habitat” is presented from 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Bring a blanket, snacks, lawn chairs and friends and stop by the Union Common, corner of Main and Bolton (Route 85) streets. Rain location: Walker Building, 255 Main St., in the 3rd floor auditorium. For info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call (978) 562-1646. 149th Wheeler Family Reunion The 149th Wheeler Family Reunion will be held at Balance Rock Farm, 104 Highland St., Berlin. Set up starts at 10 a.m. and the meeting begins at 11:30 a.m., with dinner to follow. Bring food and lawn chairs. 3 Sunday Day of Hope: Darfur From 2-5 p.m., “Day of Hope: Darfur” will take place in Institute Park in Worcester. The event is free, but donations will be collected and sent to Doctors Without Borders in Sudan. The Massachusetts Coalition to Save Darfur, Congregation Beth Israel, and WCCA TV 13 are sponsoring this event. The event will have performances by St. Spyridon's Greek Orthodox cathedral, the Berklee a cappella group, and other local groups and bands. For more info, contact Congressman McGovern's Office (ask for Rachel Kottler or Shuchi Mitra) at (508) 831-7356. 4 Monday Landscape Show 2008 Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Rd., Marlborough, is seeking artists for its Landscape Show 2008, to be held in August. All artists are welcome to enter and prizes will be awarded. Elizabeth Geller, Exhibitions Manager, Corporate Program DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, will be judging. Submissions will be accepted through Aug. 8 and the opening reception is Aug. 14, from 5:30-8:30. For more info or registration forms, visit www.postroadartcenter.com. Women of Note Summer Sing Fling Calling women of all ages! Come and sing with "Women of Note," a dynamic woman's 4-part a cappella harmony chorus based in Hudson. The program will run for four weeks and participants will learn three songs to sing with the chorus at one of their upcoming performances in September. Women of Note rehearses in the back room at the Grace Baptist Church, 353 River Rd., Hudson. Program runs from 7-8:30 p.m. For info, visit www.womenofnote.org. 5 Tuesday Red Cross Babysitting Certification Westborough Youth and Family Services starts its American Red Cross Babysitting Certification Course from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Forbes Municipal Building. The course, taught by a Red Cross Certified instructor, is open to participants 11 years and older and will run through Aug. 7. Students must attend 9 hours of instruction to become certified, and will learn about supervising children, basic first aid and making responsible decisions. Cost: $45. Checks should be made out to Town of Westborough and mailed or dropped off at the WYFS office, Forbes Municipal Building, 45 W. Main St. Enrollment is limited. For registration forms or info, call WYFS at (508) 366-3090. 6 Wednesday Westborough Public Library Events Activated Storytellers National Touring Theatre will present a program of multicultural folktales at 6 p.m. at Westborough Public Library, West Main St. The performance, part of the library’s annual Summer Reading Program, is free and open to families and children of all ages. For info, call (508) 366-3053. Also, Pax Christi Central MA will sponsor a showing of “Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes” at 7 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A vigil, from 5:30-6:30 on the downtown rotary, will precede the movie. For info, call (508) 366-2050. Diane Cournoyer Open House, Registration Diane Cournoyer Dance Center, 329 West Main St., Northborough, will be holding its Open House and fall dance registration from 4:30-7 p.m. (also Sept. 7, 1-4 p.m.). For info, call (508) 393-9697 or visit www.dcdancecenter.net. The Willows Summer Concert Series The Willows at Westborough, 1 Lyman St., concludes its summer concert series at 7:15 p.m. with Quintessential Brass. Parking is available at Hasting School and donations will be accepted for local charities. For info, call (800) 464-4730. Tufts Summer Sunset Lecture Series The Tufts Summer Sunset Lecture Series 2008 will present “Tick Talk” at TCSVM in North Grafton. Open to the public. For info, contact the Continuing Education Department at (508) 887-4723; vetCEinfo@tufts.edu or www.tufts.edu/vet/continedu. Auditions for Worcester Children's Chorus From 6:30-8 p.m., auditions for Worcester Children's Chorus will be held at Assumption College, 500 Salisbury St., Worcester. The newly-formed Worcester Children's Chorus will begin residency at Assumption College starting in fall 2008. Malcolm Halliday and Jennifer Kane are co-directors. The chorus is currently accepting treble voices grades 5 through high school. To schedule an audition, call the Worcester Children's Chorus at (508) 767-7077 or e-mail wcchorus@gmail.com. 7 Thursday NCAC Summer Concert The Northborough Community Affairs Committee will present Party of 9 as part of its summer concert series. The concert starts at 6 p.m. at the Ellsworth-McAffee Park, Route 135. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic supper. 8 Friday Hearing Clinic at NSC A free hearing clinic starts at 12:30 p.m. at the Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. Appointments are necessary and interested seniors should call (508) 393-5035 to register. Peter Lee of Professional Hearing Healthcare will conduct the clinic. Southborough Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will run from 1-7 p.m. at St. Anne Church, 20 Boston Post Rd. (Route 30), Southborough. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. All donors will receive a Red Sox T-shirt and be entered into a Red Sox ticket raffle. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543. 9 Saturday Hot Air Balloon Festival The Hudson Elks Club, in association with the Hudson Public Library, will host the annual hot air balloon festival at 99 Park St., Hudson. Also Aug. 10. On Saturday and Sunday morning, the balloons are scheduled to ascend at 6 a.m., weather permitting. Also on Saturday afternoon, some of the balloons will offer tethered rides to the public, and there will be a “balloon glow” on the field at dusk. The field will reopen at 2 p.m. for an afternoon of festivities for the entire family. Shrewsbury Post Office Passport Day A Passport Day will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Shrewsbury Post Office, 43 Maple Ave. For info on fees or to download an application, visit www.usps.com/passport. South Street Saturday Concert The Wholesale Klezmer Band will play a repertoire of vibrant songs about the repair of the world, comic vaudeville songs, instrumental pieces, liturgical music, love songs, wedding songs and other celebrations of Jewish life beginning at 2 p.m. at Cellucci Park, 37 South St., Hudson. Free. Bring a blanket, iced tea or coffee, snacks, lawn chairs, and family and friends to enjoy an entertaining and educational hour. Rain location: Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main St., 2nd floor auditorium. To learn more, visit www.upwitharts.org or call (978) 562-1646. Starfest 2008 The Aldrich Astronomical Society presents Starfest 2008 starting at 7 p.m. in the Science Building at Anna Maria College, Paxton. Rain or shine. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. For directions, visit www.annamaria.edu. For info, visit www.aldrichastro.org. Upcoming Pawtucket Red Sox Trip The Friends of The Marlborough Seniors is sponsoring a trip to the Pawtucket Red Sox Aug. 11 at 12:05 p.m. Pawtucket will be facing off against the Charlotte Knights. The coach bus will leave the Marlborough Senior Center between 10:15-10:30 a.m. and return immediately after the game. Tickets are $15pp (includes bus transportation and a general admission ticket) and may be purchased at the senior center. All ages are welcome. For info, call (508) 485-6492. Synchronized Team Skating Classes The Colonials Masters Synchronized Skating Team is offering three synchronized skating classes Aug. 11, 18 and 25, from 9:25-10:25 p.m., at the Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink, Route 111, Boxboro. Men and women over age 25 are welcome and should have basic skating skills of forward and backward cross-overs, and have mastered or are working on mohawks and three turns. Classes are $25/week and skaters need to join USFSA or ISI when they sign up. For more info, contact Coach Amy Boucher at (978) 502-5786 or amylboucher@gmail.com or team member Ellen Racine at (508) 393-2343. Intro to the Transcendental Meditation Technique A free lecture, “Introduction to the Transcendental Meditation Technique,” will be held Aug. 13, at 7:30 p.m., at the Maharishi Enlightenment Center, Health and Wholeness Store, 286 Boston Tpke. (Route 9 east), Shrewsbury. Also Aug. 14, at 10:30 a.m. For info, call (508) 635-1569 or visit www.Shrewsbury.GlobalCountry.net. Mothers and More Meeting The Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More will meet Aug. 14, at 7 p.m., at Whitney Place, 238 West Main St., Northborough. Topic: “Bullying.” The member-led meeting will discuss what today’s kids are dealing with and how to empower victims of bullies. Visitors welcome for information, refreshments and an evening out. For more info, call (508) 936-6882 or visit www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org. Mt. Ward Nature Walk  The Marlborough Conservation Office invites the community to discover one of Marlborough’s high points Aug. 15, starting at 2 p.m., during a guided nature walk of Mt. Ward. The trail will bring participants up a hill that rises 200 feet, following old windy cart paths leading to the top, which is filled with trees estimated to be over 100 years old. Meet at the end of Langelier Lane near the kiosk. For directions and trail maps, visit http://www.marlborough-ma.gov/Gen/MarlboroughMA_ConCommisn/index or call (508) 460-3768 for info. Congregation B’nai Shalom Open House Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough will hold an Open House for prospective members Aug. 21, from 6-8 p.m. Attendees will receive a tour of the facility, and will meet the Rabbi, staff, and members to learn about the Temple’s many programs and activities. The Reform congregation has more than 400 households from diverse backgrounds who live in some 25 towns in the Boroughs and surrounding area. For more info, visit www.cbnaishalom.org. Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary Flea Market The Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary will hold its 13th annual Flea Market Sept. 13 on the grounds of Marlborough Hospital, Union St. There still is some vendor space, and interested vendors should contact Peg Gilroy at (978) 562-7682 or Susan Weber at (508) 486-9565. Hudson Emblem Club Mystery Ride The Hudson Emblem Club will hold its annual Mystery Ride Sept. 14, with the bus leaving the Elks Lodge at 3:30 p.m. Cost: $50 by July 31, $55 after July 31. Checks should be made payable to Hudson Emblem Club #227 and sent to Barbara Sawyer, 7 Baben Rd., Hudson, MA 01779. Call Sawyer at (978) 568-9291 for info. GFWC “Deal or No Deal” Following the success of "Dancing with Celebrities-Marlborough Style," the GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club will be holding their fall fund-raiser, "Deal or No Deal" Sept. 19 at the Marriott Courtyard. Businesses interested in sponsoring a "Prize Case" are encouraged to contact Theresa Frias or Elizabeth Young at dond@marlboroughjuniors.org. For more info, visit www.marlboroughjuniors.org . 10th Annual Walk to Cure Cancer The 10th Annual Walk to Cure Cancer will be held Sept. 28 at UMass Medical School in Worcester. The walk starts at the Lazare Research Building at noon and activities end at 3 p.m. Arrive between 10 a.m. and noon for registration and a performance by Michael Damian. For more info, call (508) 856-5512 or visit www.walktocurecancer.com. Ongoing Photography Exhibit at Wayside Inn The nature photographs of Steve McGrath and Roseann McGregor will be on display through Aug. 31 at Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury. The gallery is open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. everyday. For info, visit www.wayside.org. FUMC Agape Café Every Thursday evening, guests have the opportunity to enjoy the Agape Café at First United Methodist Church, 34 Felton St., Hudson. The doors to Lamson Hall open at 4 p.m. for coffee, tea, cribbage and visiting with friends or meeting new folks. A hearty three-course dinner is served from 5-6:30 p.m. and the menu varies weekly. Everyone is welcome, from young families to seniors and in-between. All meals are free and guests are encouraged to bring family and friends. For info, call (978) 562-2932. Fountains at Dean Park The summer schedule of the fountains at Dean Park in Shrewsbury is Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12-2 p.m. and 4-9:45 p.m. Music to accompany the fountains can be heard on 91.7 FM on your car or portable radios. The colored lights can be seen from 9-9:45 p.m. Listen to the classical, patriotic, and popular tunes, watch the movement of the graceful fountains, and see the spectacular colors dance to the music. Young at Heart Group Branson Trip The Young at Heart Group is planning a trip to Branson, Missouri from Sept. 26 – Oct. 5. There will be 11 shows and a day at Silver Dollar City. Pick up will be at Westborough Senior Center and Faith Fellowship Church in Uxbridge. For more info, call Sue at 476-3438. Northborough Free Library Summer Reading Program “Wild Reads” is the theme of the Summer Reading Club at the Northborough Free Library, 71 Lyman St. Kids who read by themselves and kids who enjoy having someone read to them are all invited to join! Stop by the library through Aug. 16 to register. For info, stop by or call (508) 393-5025. Many fun programs and activities are planned. Check out the Calendar of Events at www.town.northborough.ma.us/library/library.htm. Sweet Summer Nights Music Concert Series Sweetwilliam Farm, l53 North St, Upton, will hold weekly outdoor concerts featuring fine local and regional performing artists. The series will be held Fridays, from 7-8:30 p.m., through Aug. 29. For info or directions, visit www.sweetwilliamfarm.biz. AV Pastoral Counseling Support Groups Are you looking for support, a listening ear, compassion from someone coping with a similar situation? Join a small group of others who come together to share and receive leadership and perspective. The new spring support groups available at Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center in Westborough include a caregivers group for anyone feeling overwhelmed while taking care of another; a divorce group for anyone considering or going through separation or divorce or have been legally divorced; and a grief and loss group. For info, call Mary Taber at (508) 366-4000. Colonial Spirit Show Chorus Rehearsals Sing into summer with the Colonial Spirit Show Chorus of Sweet Adelines. All women who enjoy singing are invited to attend the open rehearsals at 7:15 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Newtown Rd. (off Route 27), Acton. Discover the fun and harmony of four-part a cappella music - barbershop style. Vocal instruction and learning CDs are provided and no experience is necessary. For info, call (978) 692-2270 or Noreen at (978) 263-0562 or visit www.colonialspirit.org. Safe Place Support Group Safe Place, a free, confidential support group for people who have lost loved ones to suicide, meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, from 7-9 p.m., at the Plymouth Church, 87 Edgell Rd., Framingham, starting May 14. For info or directions, call Kim Kates at (617) 536-2460. Westborough Fibromyalgia Support Group The ongoing support group meets on the first Thursday of each month at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St. (Westborough Plaza), at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome  (people with fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue, as well as family and household members) for discussion, coping tips and understanding. For more info, call Diana at (978) 568-0566. Free GED Classes in Hudson The Hudson Maynard Adult Learning Center offers a free GED preparation program in Hudson, including ABE classes in Basic Skills, pre-GED and GED. Registration is ongoing. Classes run through June at the Hudson High School on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. Practice GED testing is also offered year-round. For more info, call (978) 567-6250 ext. 0137. Route 9 Business Builders Membership Route 9 Business Builders, an established business networking organization, is looking for energetic, like-minded individuals with experience and an interest in growing their business to become members. The organization meets every Thursday at Reliant Mortgage, Route 9 in Westborough. For info, call Mark at (508) 826-7347 or visit www.rte9bb.com. New Daisy Girl Scout Troop Forming Daisy Girl Scouts is open to all Westborough girls in kindergarten. Daisy Girl Scouts meet in small groups with two or more adult leaders in a nurturing, inclusive environment. They go on local trips, do crafts, hike and explore Westborough, and work on service projects that benefit the community. Daisy Girl Scouts also earn patches through a variety of activities. A new troop is forming that meets Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30. For more info, contact Jill at (508) 836-5495. Conservation Volunteers Wanted The Conservation Department of New England Wild Flower Society seeks volunteers to join the Society’s award-winning conservation programs. No previous experience is necessary and comprehensive free training will be provided. Volunteers are needed in central and western Massachusetts. For more info, visit www.newenglandwild.org, contact jburns@newenglandwild.org or call (508) 877-7630 ext. 3203. MAB Car Donations MAB Community Services (formerly the Massachusetts Association of the Blind) is accepting the donation of unwanted cars to benefit its services and programs. Free tow and quick pick up. Boats, trailers, campers, motorcycles, jet skis and snowmobiles also accepted. For info, call (888) 613-2777 or (508) 854-0700. Refuge Fledglings Nature Programs The Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, 73 Weir Hill Rd., Sudbury, will offer a new nature program series for ages 2-5 years (siblings welcome) the 1st Wednesday of every month from 10-11 a.m. Includes crafts, stories, and games or songs that relate to each month’s topics. For info, call (978) 443-4661. Home School Social Held at Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St. (at Wood Square) on the first Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. Come discuss common issues/interest, meet other home school parents, and let the kids play board games together. No sign up is required. For info, contact Children’s Librarian Deborah Backman at (978) 568-9645. Westborough Seniors Cribbage Group The Westborough Seniors Cribbage Group welcomes new members at its Tuesday get-togethers, held 9:30 a.m.-noon at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. For info, call (508) 366-3000. Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center Support groups for caregivers, divorce and post-divorce are available at the Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center. For info or to sign up, call Mary Taber at (508) 366-4000. Rice Memorial Baptist Church Morning Prayer Morning prayer at 85 Lincoln St., Northborough, is held 6:30-7:30 a.m. Spend a few moments of quiet time before beginning the day. Christian/non-denominational, all are welcome. Call the church office at (508) 393-3481 for info. Whitney Place at Northborough Offers free support groups for people with early-stage memory disorders and their care partners. Groups meet 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month from 10:30 a.m.-noon, at 238 W. Main St., Northborough. All meetings open to the public and other support groups are available. For info or to reserve a space, call Aimee at (508) 393-5655 ext. 256. Toastmasters Meets every Thursday from 7:45-9 a.m. in the Hanover Insurance Building, 440 Lincoln St., Worcester. Call (508) 756-5677 or visit http://earlyrisers.freetoasthost.org/ for info. The Couples Project for Women CPW offers free treatment for women with alcohol dependence who are married or live with a male partner. Weekly one-on-one outpatient therapy for 5 to 6 months promotes women’s recovery. Some women also receive couples counseling to promote recovery and improve communication. The study is conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School and AdCare Hospital. For info, call AdCare Hospital of Worcester at (800) 345-3552 ext. 4043. Horizons for Homeless Children Seeking volunteers to help out 22 family homeless shelters in Central Massachusetts. A commitment of 2 hours a week is required for at least 6 months. Day and evening hours are available. For info or to register for training, visit www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org or call (508) 755-2615. VNA Care Hospice Grief Support Group Free grief support group for adults coping with the death of a loved one. The group meets from 1-2:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at Whitney Place Assisted Living at Northborough, 238 West Main St. To register or for info, call Susan Tarantino at (800) 521-5539 ext. 5624, e-mail starantino@vnacarenetwork.org or visit www.vnacarenetwork.org. Road to Recovery Drivers are needed in the greater Westborough area to transport local cancer patients to treatments. For info on volunteering, call the American Cancer Society at (800) ACS-2345. American Lung Association Seeks the donation of unwanted cars to help support its lung health programs. Call (800) 577-LUNG or visit www.donateyourcar.com for info. Worcester Animal Rescue League Now open for adoptions until 7 p.m. on Thursdays, at 139 Holden St., Worcester. Visit www.worcester-arl.org for info. Overeaters Anonymous Now meets at St. Luke the Evangelist Church’s Parish Center, 1 Ruggles St., Westborough, at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening. Boys & Girls Club Car Campaign Seeking the donation of unwanted cars to benefit local clubs. Call (800) 246-0493 for info. No restrictions. S.T.A.R.S. Students Teach and Reach Seniors invites Westborough seniors to learn the computer from high school students every Monday 2:15-3:15 p.m. at the high school library. Free, all levels of experience welcome. For info or to register, call (508) 366-3000. Crossroads FM The fibromyalgia/CFS support group meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Tatnuck Booksellers & Cafe, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. For info, e-mail Merle Portnoy at meport@charter.net or call (508) 366-7998. Marlborough Hospital CPR Classes Offered to the community on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Heartsaver CPR classes cost $45 per participant ($55pp for Heartsaver and automatic electronic defibrillation classes). Call Michael Sawtelle at (508) 486-5465 for info or to register. Elder “Keep Well” Clinic The Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr., holds an Elder “Keep Well” Clinic the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Call (508) 393-5035 for info. NAMI National Alliance for the Mentally Ill support meetings are held 7-9 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 373 Plantation St., 2 Biotech Park, 3rd floor, Worcester. The New Parent Group For first-time parents with a child under 6 months, the group meets at Assabet Valley Area Family Network, 169 Pleasant St., Marlborough. Call (508) 485-0085 for meeting times, dates or other info.   Women in Transition A mutual support group for women that meets 2nd Monday of each month, 7:30-9 p.m., at the Church of the Nativity in Northborough. For info, call Jenny Church at (508) 393-5447. MetroWest Parent Support Group For parents of kids/adolescents with behavioral, emotional or mental health special needs. Meets 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Wayside Youth & Family Network, 75 Fountain St., Framingham. Free, confidential. For info, call Lois DeRusha at (508) 620-0010 ext. 342. Parents Helping Parents Offers free, confidential and anonymous weekly support groups throughout Massachusetts. Volunteers are also being sought as group facilitators. For info, call (800) 882-1250.