Thursday, May 23, 2013

Hampshire County notes: Sojourner Truth celebration, cancer clinic, Hilltown Idol! and roast beef supper

Sojourner Truth celebration

NORTHAMPTON ? The annual Sojourner Truth Memorial Statue Celebration will be held May 26 at 2 p.m. in Florence.

A walking tour will precede the celebration at 12:30 p.m., starting at the Sojourner Truth statue on Pine Street. There will be music, dancing and a performance by the Enchanted Circle Theater.

Following the event there will be a reception at the David Ruggles Center.

Cancer clinic

NORTHAMPTON ? Cooley Dickinson Hospital is offering a free lecture on managing psychiatric disorders in patients with cancer on May 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Dakin Conference Room.

Joseph A. Greer, a clinical psychologist from the Center for Psychiatric Oncology and Behavioral Sciences at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, will discuss the presentation and treatment of the most common psychiatric disorders that patients with cancer experience, including adjustment, anxiety, and depressive disorders.

He will provide an overview of the Massachusetts General Cancer Center?s Center for Psychiatric Oncology and Behavioral Sciences and a review of current interventions that are designed to alleviate distress and enhance coping in patients living with a cancer diagnosis. Greer will be joined by Sean Mullally, MD, medical oncologist/hematologist, and medical director of the Cooley Dickinson Hospital Cancer Care Program.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Registration is required at www.cooley-dickinson.org/classes or (888) 554-4CDH (234).

Hilltown Idols

WILLIAMSBURG - The Williamsburg Grange will present Hilltown Idols! an adult and child Karaoke competition and fundraiser for the Williamsburg Elementary School.

Auditions are on June 8, the final performance on June 15 at 7 p.m. The competition is open to children and adults from near and far. There are four competition groups: Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, & Adults. Prizes will be awarded to winners.

Entry fee for contestants in Grades 3-12 is $5. It?s $25 for adults. Register by June 1. Tickets for audience members on June 8 are $ for /individuals, $5 for families. Tickets for the final performance on June 15 are $5 for ages 3-18, $10 for adults, or $20 per family. See https://sites.google.com/site/hilltownidols for details.

Roast Beef Supper

NORTHAMPTON ? Florence Congregational Church will host a roast beef supper at 130 Pine St. on June 1 at 5:30 p.m.

Offerings are optional. For reservations, call (413) 584-1325.

Source: http://www.masslive.com/living/index.ssf/2013/05/sojourner_truth_celebration_cancer_clinic_and_more.html

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