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SUMMARY:Free Community Yoga Classes in Holyoke
DESCRIPTION:The City of Holyoke Board of Health invites residents to join free yoga classes at the Community Center inside the Holyoke Public Library this fall. \nTuesdays from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM on the following dates:\nSeptember 23\nSeptember 30\nOctober 7\nOctober 21\nNovember 4\nNovember 25\nDecember 2 \nEnjoy a gentle and restorative stretch with Debra D. Vega of Vega Yoga Mobile. These classes are open to all Holyoke residents\, and all levels are welcome—whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced practitioner. \nCome relax\, move\, and connect with your community!
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/free-community-yoga-classes-in-holyoke/2025-11-25/
LOCATION:Holyoke Public Library\, 250 Chestnut Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wistariahurst Book Discussion Group: "Love War Stories"
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow readers for the next book discussion group at Wistariahurst beginning November 18th\, 2025. Readers will dive into “Love War Stories” by Ivelisse Rodriguez. Dedicated “to Holyoke girls”\, this collection of poems and short stories examines the complexities of relationships and the grief and betrayal that can affect them. Love War Stories also delves into the experiences of generational challenges as a Puerto Rican girl growing up. About her work Rodriguez says “This collection documents how ‘love wars’ break out across generations as individuals find themselves caught in the crosshairs of romance\, expectations\, and community.” \nThis book discussion group will meet over the course of three weeks on November 18th\, November 25th\, and December 2nd from 5:30-6:30pm at Wistariahurst Museum. The required readings for each meeting are as follows: \nTuesday\, November 18th 5:30-6:30pm- having read pages 1 – 48\nTuesday\, November 25th 5:30-6:30pm- having read pages 49 – 114\nTuesday\, December 2nd 5:30-6:30pm- having read pages 115 – 158 \nVisit the Holyoke Public Library or your local branch to get a copy of “Love War Stories”. If the book isn’t available at your local library\, ask about an inter library loan! This book is also available for free as an ebook on Hoopla. Participation in this book discussion group is free and open to the public.We look forward to meeting with readers to discuss this gripping collection of stories by a local Holyoke author! \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nÚnase a otros lectores en el próximo grupo de debate literario en Wistariahurst\, que comenzará el 18 de noviembre de 2025. Los lectores se sumergirán en «Love War Stories» (Historias de amor y guerra)\, de Ivelisse Rodríguez. Dedicada «a las chicas de Holyoke»\, esta colección de poemas y relatos cortos examina las complejidades de las relaciones y el dolor y la traición que pueden afectarlas. Love War Stories también profundiza en las experiencias de los retos generacionales que afronta una chica puertorriqueña al crecer. Sobre su obra\, Rodríguez afirma: «Esta colección documenta cómo las «guerras amorosas» estallan entre generaciones cuando los individuos se ven atrapados en la encrucijada del romance\, las expectativas y la comunidad». \nEste grupo de debate literario se reunirá durante tres semanas\, el 18 de noviembre\, el 25 de noviembre y el 2 de diciembre\, de 17:30 a 18:30\, en el Museo Wistariahurst. Las lecturas obligatorias para cada reunión son las siguientes: \nMartes\, 18 de noviembre\, de 17:30 a 18:30: haber leído las páginas 1 a 48.\nMartes\, 25 de noviembre\, de 17:30 a 18:30: haber leído las páginas 49 a 114.\nMartes\, 3 de diciembre\, de 17:30 a 18:30: haber leído las páginas 115 a 158. \nVisite la Biblioteca Pública de Holyoke o su sucursal local para obtener una copia de «Love War Stories». Si el libro no está disponible en su biblioteca local\, ¡pregunte por un préstamo interbibliotecario! Este libro también está disponible de forma gratuita como libro electrónico en Hoopla. La participación en este grupo de debate sobre libros es gratuita y abierta al público. ¡Esperamos reunirnos con los lectores para debatir sobre esta apasionante colección de relatos de un autor local de Holyoke!
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/wistariahurst-book-discussion-group-love-war-stories/2025-11-25/
LOCATION:Wistariahurst\, 238 Cabot Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Musical Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Musical Bingo at Donovan’s Irish Pub.  Four rounds\, a gift certificate awarded each round
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/musical-bingo/2025-11-25/
LOCATION:Donovan’s Irish Pub\, 80 Jarvis Avenue\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night with Jim Gavron
DESCRIPTION:Bring your friends\, test your wits
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/trivia-night-with-jim-gavron/
LOCATION:Pic’s Pub\, 910 Hampden St\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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