Mindful Miles 5K is Gándara Center’s annual community run and walk that brings people together to support mental health and recovery services across Massachusetts. The event raises funds for programs serving more than 18,000 children, adults, and families each year. Participants, sponsors, and community partners join the run to strengthen access to culturally responsive care and help ensure support remains available when people need it most. This year’s event continues the “On the Road to Our Golden Jubilee” theme as Gándara Center approaches its 50th anniversary in 2027. Every step taken during Mindful Miles helps move mental health forward and sustain programs that support individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth.

Local Event: Mindful Miles 5K Walk/Run

Hampden County

Springfield

Massachusetts

Mindful Miles 5K Walk/Run

Mindful Miles 5K is Gándara Center’s annual community run and walk that brings people together to support mental health and...

Uduak Enyiema

Hampden

Hartford County

Jay Kenney

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Enfield

Connecticut

Suffield

Tolland County

Ellington-Somers

Windsor Locks-East Windsor

Chris Dehnel

Stafford-Willington

Granby-East Granby

Windsor

Tolland

South Windsor

Vernon

Holyoke Heritage State Park

James M. Long photographed the Mt. Tom Ski Area and researched its history to assemble a book which seeks to celebrate the Ski Area’s legacy and impact on the community by examining its past and present through both the camera’s eye and historical record.
Over 100 original photographs plus 175+ pull quotes from regional newspapers illustrate and celebrate the lasting contributions that the Daniel J. O’Connell family and everyone associated with the success of the Ski Area accomplished.&nbsp;
The book was published in February of 2026 and is available at regional independent booksellers, and mttomskibook.com. 
A book launch will be held at the DCR Holyoke Heritage State Park Visitor's Center on May 2nd from 1-3pm. No admission or RSVP required.

Local Event: Book Launch: Mt. Tom Ski Area - Photographs by James M. Long

Holyoke

Book Launch: Mt. Tom Ski Area - Photographs by...

James M. Long photographed the Mt. Tom Ski Area and researched its history to assemble a book which seeks to celebrate the Ski...

Book Launch: Mt. Tom Ski Area - Photographs by James M. Long

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Mindful Miles 5K Walk/Run

AUG

15

8:00 AM

299 Sumner Ave, Springfield, MA

Book Launch: Mt. Tom Ski Area - Photographs by James M. Long