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Live Out Loud High School 3:00 pm
Live Out Loud High School @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 1 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A safe, supportive space for LGBTQIA+  youth 14-18 to get together for conversation and activities. Meets Thursdays 3:00-4:00 pm @ 480 West St. Contact Emma Lenski 413-448-8281 ext. 241 or emlenski@18degreesma.org 
LGBTQ for Parents 4:00 pm
LGBTQ for Parents @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 1 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A support group for parents of youth that identify as LGBTQ+ that meets on the first Wednesday of the month. For both Spanish and English-speaking families. For more information, contact: Bilingual Family Support Worker: Sylvana[...]
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Nursing Baby & Toddler Group 9:00 am
Nursing Baby & Toddler Group @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Hosted by Berkshire Nursing Families, this is an informal playgroup for families with feeding children to socialize, receive parenting support, and breastfeeding advice from other families. A baby scale is available for weight checks. Contact[...]
Families Raising Families 10:00 am
Families Raising Families @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Are you a grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, or any other kinship caregiver? Join us for Families Raising Families, a support group dedicated to those caring for children to have a safe, inclusive space to connect,[...]
Young Adult Affinity Group 12:30 pm
Young Adult Affinity Group @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 2 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
This is a safe and supportive space for young adults ages 18-30 in the LGBTQIA+ community. It is a space for people of shared experiences and identity to have conversations and workshops. Contact Emma Lenski at[...]
Live Out Loud Middle School 4:00 pm
Live Out Loud Middle School @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
A safe, supportive space for LGBTQ+  youth 11-14 to get together and express their authentic selves while having fun! Meets Thursdays 4:00-5:30 pm @ 480 West St. Contact Emma Lenski emlenski@18degreesma.org or call (413) 448-8281[...]
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First Saturday Family Fun 9:30 am
First Saturday Family Fun @ Family Resource Center at 18 Degrees
Mar 4 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
On the first Saturday of the month, join us in the 18 Degrees Family Resource Center for family-friendly activities you can do together! April – Fairy Garden and House Making This event is free, with[...]
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Parents Helping Parents 4:00 pm
Parents Helping Parents @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A parent support group for families who have DCF involvement. Meetings are currently held on Zoom. Contact Melia Hoffman at mhoffman@18degreesma.org or call the office for details (413) 448-8281 x 268.
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ARC Support Group 10:30 am
ARC Support Group @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
A 12-week program for all parents and caregivers designed using the Attachment Regulation Competency (ARC) principles for children of all ages and stages. Designed to help guide you to better understand the importance of your[...]
Mommy & Me Play Group 11:00 am
Mommy & Me Play Group @ 18 Degrees
Mar 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Mommy & Me Play Group Tuesdays 11am-12:30pm This group is for caregivers and children ages 0-3yrs. A chance for the kids to socialize with other kids and for caregivers to socialize with other caregivers of[...]
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Live Out Loud High School 3:00 pm
Live Out Loud High School @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 8 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A safe, supportive space for LGBTQIA+  youth 14-18 to get together for conversation and activities. Meets Thursdays 3:00-4:00 pm @ 480 West St. Contact Emma Lenski 413-448-8281 ext. 241 or emlenski@18degreesma.org 
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Nursing Baby & Toddler Group 9:00 am
Nursing Baby & Toddler Group @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Hosted by Berkshire Nursing Families, this is an informal playgroup for families with feeding children to socialize, receive parenting support, and breastfeeding advice from other families. A baby scale is available for weight checks. Contact[...]
Young Adult Affinity Group 12:30 pm
Young Adult Affinity Group @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 9 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
This is a safe and supportive space for young adults ages 18-30 in the LGBTQIA+ community. It is a space for people of shared experiences and identity to have conversations and workshops. Contact Emma Lenski at[...]
Live Out Loud Middle School 4:00 pm
Live Out Loud Middle School @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 9 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
A safe, supportive space for LGBTQ+  youth 11-14 to get together and express their authentic selves while having fun! Meets Thursdays 4:00-5:30 pm @ 480 West St. Contact Emma Lenski emlenski@18degreesma.org or call (413) 448-8281[...]
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Parents Helping Parents 4:00 pm
Parents Helping Parents @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A parent support group for families who have DCF involvement. Meetings are currently held on Zoom. Contact Melia Hoffman at mhoffman@18degreesma.org or call the office for details (413) 448-8281 x 268.
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ARC Support Group 10:30 am
ARC Support Group @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 14 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
A 12-week program for all parents and caregivers designed using the Attachment Regulation Competency (ARC) principles for children of all ages and stages. Designed to help guide you to better understand the importance of your[...]
Mommy & Me Play Group 11:00 am
Mommy & Me Play Group @ 18 Degrees
Mar 14 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Mommy & Me Play Group Tuesdays 11am-12:30pm This group is for caregivers and children ages 0-3yrs. A chance for the kids to socialize with other kids and for caregivers to socialize with other caregivers of[...]
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Live Out Loud High School 3:00 pm
Live Out Loud High School @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A safe, supportive space for LGBTQIA+  youth 14-18 to get together for conversation and activities. Meets Thursdays 3:00-4:00 pm @ 480 West St. Contact Emma Lenski 413-448-8281 ext. 241 or emlenski@18degreesma.org 
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Nursing Baby & Toddler Group 9:00 am
Nursing Baby & Toddler Group @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Hosted by Berkshire Nursing Families, this is an informal playgroup for families with feeding children to socialize, receive parenting support, and breastfeeding advice from other families. A baby scale is available for weight checks. Contact[...]
Families Raising Families 10:00 am
Families Raising Families @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Are you a grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, or any other kinship caregiver? Join us for Families Raising Families, a support group dedicated to those caring for children to have a safe, inclusive space to connect,[...]
Young Adult Affinity Group 12:30 pm
Young Adult Affinity Group @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 16 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
This is a safe and supportive space for young adults ages 18-30 in the LGBTQIA+ community. It is a space for people of shared experiences and identity to have conversations and workshops. Contact Emma Lenski at[...]
Live Out Loud Middle School 4:00 pm
Live Out Loud Middle School @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
A safe, supportive space for LGBTQ+  youth 11-14 to get together and express their authentic selves while having fun! Meets Thursdays 4:00-5:30 pm @ 480 West St. Contact Emma Lenski emlenski@18degreesma.org or call (413) 448-8281[...]
24/7 Dads 5:30 pm
24/7 Dads @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 16 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
24/7 Dads is an evidence-based parenting class for fathers facilitated by Frank Busener. Pre-registration required. Contact Melia by phone at (413) 448-8281 x 268 or by email mhoffman@18degreesma.org
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Conexione Positivas 11:00 am
Conexione Positivas @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Monthly family activity group for Spanish-speaking families. Contact Sylvana Proano at SProano@18degreesma.org or (413) 448-8281 ext 261
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Parents Helping Parents 4:00 pm
Parents Helping Parents @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A parent support group for families who have DCF involvement. Meetings are currently held on Zoom. Contact Melia Hoffman at mhoffman@18degreesma.org or call the office for details (413) 448-8281 x 268.
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ARC Support Group 10:30 am
ARC Support Group @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
A 12-week program for all parents and caregivers designed using the Attachment Regulation Competency (ARC) principles for children of all ages and stages. Designed to help guide you to better understand the importance of your[...]
Mommy & Me Play Group 11:00 am
Mommy & Me Play Group @ 18 Degrees
Mar 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Mommy & Me Play Group Tuesdays 11am-12:30pm This group is for caregivers and children ages 0-3yrs. A chance for the kids to socialize with other kids and for caregivers to socialize with other caregivers of[...]
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Live Out Loud High School 3:00 pm
Live Out Loud High School @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A safe, supportive space for LGBTQIA+  youth 14-18 to get together for conversation and activities. Meets Thursdays 3:00-4:00 pm @ 480 West St. Contact Emma Lenski 413-448-8281 ext. 241 or emlenski@18degreesma.org 
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Nursing Baby & Toddler Group 9:00 am
Nursing Baby & Toddler Group @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Hosted by Berkshire Nursing Families, this is an informal playgroup for families with feeding children to socialize, receive parenting support, and breastfeeding advice from other families. A baby scale is available for weight checks. Contact[...]
Young Adult Affinity Group 12:30 pm
Young Adult Affinity Group @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 23 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
This is a safe and supportive space for young adults ages 18-30 in the LGBTQIA+ community. It is a space for people of shared experiences and identity to have conversations and workshops. Contact Emma Lenski at[...]
Live Out Loud Middle School 4:00 pm
Live Out Loud Middle School @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 23 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
A safe, supportive space for LGBTQ+  youth 11-14 to get together and express their authentic selves while having fun! Meets Thursdays 4:00-5:30 pm @ 480 West St. Contact Emma Lenski emlenski@18degreesma.org or call (413) 448-8281[...]
24/7 Dads 5:30 pm
24/7 Dads @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 23 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
24/7 Dads is an evidence-based parenting class for fathers facilitated by Frank Busener. Pre-registration required. Contact Melia by phone at (413) 448-8281 x 268 or by email mhoffman@18degreesma.org
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Parents Helping Parents 4:00 pm
Parents Helping Parents @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 27 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A parent support group for families who have DCF involvement. Meetings are currently held on Zoom. Contact Melia Hoffman at mhoffman@18degreesma.org or call the office for details (413) 448-8281 x 268.
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ARC Support Group 10:30 am
ARC Support Group @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 28 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
A 12-week program for all parents and caregivers designed using the Attachment Regulation Competency (ARC) principles for children of all ages and stages. Designed to help guide you to better understand the importance of your[...]
Mommy & Me Play Group 11:00 am
Mommy & Me Play Group @ 18 Degrees
Mar 28 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Mommy & Me Play Group Tuesdays 11am-12:30pm This group is for caregivers and children ages 0-3yrs. A chance for the kids to socialize with other kids and for caregivers to socialize with other caregivers of[...]
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Live Out Loud High School 3:00 pm
Live Out Loud High School @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 29 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A safe, supportive space for LGBTQIA+  youth 14-18 to get together for conversation and activities. Meets Thursdays 3:00-4:00 pm @ 480 West St. Contact Emma Lenski 413-448-8281 ext. 241 or emlenski@18degreesma.org 
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Nursing Baby & Toddler Group 9:00 am
Nursing Baby & Toddler Group @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Hosted by Berkshire Nursing Families, this is an informal playgroup for families with feeding children to socialize, receive parenting support, and breastfeeding advice from other families. A baby scale is available for weight checks. Contact[...]
Young Adult Affinity Group 12:30 pm
Young Adult Affinity Group @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 30 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
This is a safe and supportive space for young adults ages 18-30 in the LGBTQIA+ community. It is a space for people of shared experiences and identity to have conversations and workshops. Contact Emma Lenski at[...]
Live Out Loud Middle School 4:00 pm
Live Out Loud Middle School @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 30 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
A safe, supportive space for LGBTQ+  youth 11-14 to get together and express their authentic selves while having fun! Meets Thursdays 4:00-5:30 pm @ 480 West St. Contact Emma Lenski emlenski@18degreesma.org or call (413) 448-8281[...]
24/7 Dads 5:30 pm
24/7 Dads @ 18 Degrees Family Resource Center
Mar 30 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
24/7 Dads is an evidence-based parenting class for fathers facilitated by Frank Busener. Pre-registration required. Contact Melia by phone at (413) 448-8281 x 268 or by email mhoffman@18degreesma.org
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