NAMI Western Massachusetts Virtual Annual Meeting 2026
02/22/2026 - 12:00 am at
NAMI Western Massachusetts
Invites everyone to this PTSD learning experience
To register go to Eventbrite or namiwm.org/events
Sunday, February 22, 2026 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker
Nancy Lynn Chicoine is a recently retired Clinical Social Worker and Certified School Psychologist (NYS) with over forty years of experience working with children and families in educational and mental health settings. She will highlight the coping and compensation strategies she employed because of her lifelong struggle with the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, related to the physical and emotional abuse she endured over the course of her childhood and adolescence. Invites everyone to this PTSD learning experience
She will share all that kept her moving forward through her life
This will take place after our business meeting. Absentee ballots will be mailed separately. If you do not receive a ballot by February 17 please contact our office. 413•786•9139
Only members will be able to vote.
Ballots must be received in our office by Saturday, February 21, 2026
Designer Purse Bingo! with The Pink WAY Foundation
02/27/2026 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Gremio-Lusitano Club
385 Windsor St
Grab your daubers and warm up your best BINGO! shout – on February 27th, we’re kicking off the year with Designer Purse Bingo!
Doors open at 5pm
First round of 10 starts at 6pm
$40 gets you 10 games!
BYOF (Bring your own food) We’ll also be partnering with The Log Cabin to offer a picnic tray available for pre purchase.
Bring your cash for the bar, lots of extra things happening and even a bonus round!
Visit The Pink WAY Foundation on Facebook or email us directly at thepinkwayfoundation@gmail.com.
Candlebox
02/27/2026 - 8:00 pm at Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino
49 norwich westerly rd
Springfield Thunderbirds Post Game Show-Dropkick Murphys
03/11/2026 - 6:00 pm at MassMutual Center
1277 Main Street
Run to End Homelessness
03/14/2026 - 10:00 am at Forest Park Monkey House
302 Sumner Ave
This fundraising event will be at Forest Park’s historical Monkey House, 302 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10am to 12:00pm. Our 5K is a USATF Certified Route. Individuals, groups and clubs are encouraged to join our 5K or 10K event.
A complimentary spaghetti dinner will be held on Friday, March 13 at the Basketball Hall of Fame, 1000 Columbus Avenue, Springfield from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The night include music, raffle prizes and local artisan vendors offering their wares. This event is a great time to pre-register for any event, pick up your event t-shirt and enjoy a great night with fellow participants.
Both the dinner and the 5K/10K walk/run promises to be fun, family-friendly events designed to bring our community together in support of our most vulnerable populations.
Flutes and Flavors
03/27/2026 - 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Springfield Country Club
1375 Elm Street
Get ready to Bid, Sip, Eat, and Repeat at the West Springfield Boys & Girls Club’s highly anticipated Flutes & Flavors Fundraiser, set to make its grand return NEXT spring! This event, held at the beautiful Springfield Country Club, promises to be more spectacular than ever!
Save the Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Celebrate the season of renewal with an unforgettable evening that lifts spirits, brings the community together, and supports a cause that truly matters.
All proceeds benefit the West Springfield Boys & Girls Club’s scholarship and financial aid programs, helping ensure every child has access to life-changing opportunities.
What to Expect:
Sparkling sips
Delicious bites
Incredible prizes
Fun surprises around every corner
Mark your calendar now and get ready to raise a glass with us next March in support of local youth and families. More details to come! Questions: scalabrese@wsbgclub.com
