All of the senior centers listed below have a full slate of weekly activities that are detailed on their websites. Following is a sampling of what they offer.
AMHERST SENIOR CENTER
Bangs Community Center
70 Boltwood Walk
259-3060
LEGAL CLINIC —Friday, 1 to 3 p.m. Attorney Ed Smith will offer his monthly legal clinic.Call to make your 15 minute appointment.
MUSICAL SHOWCASE —Friday, 2 p.m. The Gray Divas, musical duo Frances Blasque and Jeannette Muzima, will entertain. Free admission and refreshments.
TAX PREPARATION — AARP tax-aide volunteers will be providing free tax return preparation Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 14. Call to schedule an appointment.
BRIDGE —Wednesdays, noon to 4 p.m.
NAME THAT TUNE — Sing-along with Steve is held the first and third Mondays of the month from 11 to 11:45 a.m. in the large activity room.
March 21, Name That Tune: Jazz standards.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS — Tuesdays, 9 to 10 a.m. in the Garrabrants room. Free. Appointments not needed.
TRAVEL — Details available at the senior travel desk. Call 259-3060, Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Younger people and non-residents are welcome.
Thursday, lunch at Quincy Market and Boston Flower & Garden Show
April 2, Steaming Tender Restaurant in Palmer. Trip departs at 11 a.m., returns at 3 p.m. Transportation is free. You order and pay for lunch. Read and learn more at www.steamingtender.com.
April 8, Boston Symphony concert
April 22, Boston Symphony concert
Overnight Trips
May 12-20, 2016, Canyon Country featuring Arizona and Utah, nine days, 11 meals. Per person cost for double room, $3,049; single, $3,799, triple, $3,019.
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BELCHERTOWN
SENIOR CENTER
60 State St.
323-0420
CRAFTS NIGHT —Thursday, 5:30 p.m. Make an easy spring wreath of covered wire and flowers. There will be a second surprise project. Bring a glue gun and a few glue sticks and join in the fun. Call to make reservations.
BAG SALE — Join in the “Fill a Bag Sale” at our Second Best store. Fill the bag that we provide with clothing or shoes for for only $5 only. Sale is the last two weeks in March, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m., and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HYPNOSIS —March 24, 10:30 a.m. Hypnotherapists Basil Roman and Donna Lee Honeywell conduct a free informational meeting about how hypnosis works. Hypnosis is said to help with weight-loss, smoking cessation, overcoming phobias, anxiety reduction and other quality of life issues.
HOLIDAY DINNERS —March 10 features a corned beef dinner in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, and March 23 an Easter dinner. Reservations accepted now. Suggested donation is $4
THRIFT SHOP — Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
EASTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING/
ENRICHMENT CENTER
19 Union St.
527-6151
ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUNCH —Thursday noon. Corned beef and cabbage and dessert, sponsored by Care One. Reservations and $8 advance payment no later than March 11. Easthampton 60+ has priority.
GENEOLOGY CLUB —Wednesday, 2 p.m. Find out more about your family roots, history, stories and more. Estelle Stasz will describe the techniques involved in researching. Call to pre-register.
TAX ASSISTANCE — AARP tax-aide volunteers will be providing free income tax return preparation Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until April 15, by appointment only.
TRANQUILITY ROOM —Fridays by appointment. Includes bio-mat heat therapy, mindful books on our E-reader, head phones and music. Come relax and soak in the quiet. Now offering a winter light lamp for bright light therapy. Call to pre-register.
EMERGENCY FUND — Emergency assistance is available to Easthampton residents 60 years of age an older experiencing financial difficulties. Contact outreach workers Holly or Brendan at 527-6151.
GROCERY SHOPPING — Grocery shopping delivery program for those not able to shop for themselves. Call Linda Talbot at 527-6151 for details.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP — Second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Call Linda Talbot
VAN TRIPS
Big Y shopping, every Tuesday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., $3.
Big E’s Foodland, every Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. $3.
Smith College Spring Flower Show and Brewmasters Tavern —Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. $5.
Mrs. Mitchell’s Kitchen, Holyoke —Wednesday, 11 a.m. $5.
Monarch Restaurant, Hadley — March 23 at noon. Van cost: $5.00.
HADLEY SENIOR
COMMUNITY CENTER
46 Middle St.
586-4023
AARP Tax Clinic —April 4. Call to schedule an appointment. If you want to claim the circuit breaker tax credit, you will need to have copies of your real estate taxes.
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH —Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE —Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to noon on the main floor. 586-2513. Needles accepted in approved containers. Medical devices available for loan.
FOOD PANTRY —Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. at the Most Holy Redeemer Church. Fill a bag, no paperwork or ID required. A bag can be delivered to the homebound each week by calling Christine at 549-0259. The Food Pantry is also looking for volunteers.
SHOPPING TRIP —Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, for seniors who no longer drive. Available to go to Hadley grocery stores and the mall. $4 round trip. Call by Tuesday to reserve your seat.
Osteo Exercise — Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15 a.m.
CONGREGATE MEALS — Served Monday through Friday at 11:45 a.m. Suggested donation, $2. Call 586-1910 two days in advance to reserve.
VETERANS ASSISTED —Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Veteran’s Agent Tom Geryk at 587-1299.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — Drivers needed to deliver Meals on Wheels to Hadley seniors, and to work at the center as a congregate meal volunteer. Please call Suzanne at the center.
TRAVEL
Please contact the center to sign-up, unless other contact information is provided. Payments are due at time of sign-up.
Smith College Bulb show — Monday, 10:30. Taste of Spring. Lunch on your own at Sylvester’s. $5.
Taza Chocolate Factory, Somerville — March 21, 9 a.m. $50 transportation and admission.
The Marina, Brattleboro, Vermont — March 30, 11:15 a.m. $10 plus lunch cost.
American Clock and Watch Museum, Bristol, Connecticut — April 8, 8:15 a.m. $20, lunch on your own.
NORTHAMPTON
SENIOR SERVICES
& SENIOR CENTER
67 Conz St.
587-1228
CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE — March 19 luncheon served at noon. Proceeds go to the transportation program. Entertainment provided by “Wild Thyme.” Tickets are $10 per person for Northampton seniors with a scan card and $15 per person for all others. Tickets are available in advance at the reception desk, but will not be available at the door. Tables can be reserved for parties of eight. Open to the public. For more information call Patte Shaughnessy, senior services director, at 587-1231.
HAIRCUTS AT SMITH VOC — Friday. Stylist and co-owner of Hair by Harlow, Kendra Kaczenski, teachers and hairstylists Jennifer Gilman and Cynthia Ouimette and the students of Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School have appointments available for haircuts for seniors for $5. For an additional $2 hair can be set. Appointments will only be booked with accompanying payment at the senior center. Haircuts take place at the school, 80 Locust St.
AUTHOR OF THE MONTH —March 22, 1 p.m., Hal Portner will be at the center to read from and discuss his novel “The Guardian’s Way.” FREE for seniors with a scan card. A scan card can be obtained at the reception desk the day of the event.
TEA TIME TUESDAYS — Tuesdays at 2:45 p.m. Come relax, share in good conversation and enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee. Free to seniors with a scan card.
TRIPS & TRAVEL — Coordinator Francine Frenier is available Monday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m. Call for more information.
Friday: Boston Flower Show, lunch at Maggiano’s, stop at Quincy Market. This trip requires a lot of walking. Departs at 8:30 a.m. and returns 9:30 p.m. $115.
SOUTH HADLEY
SENIOR CENTER
45 Dayton St.
538-5042
Lunch is served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; reservations must be made by 1 p.m. previous day, 538-5042.
LUNCH — Monday, cheese tortellini with sauce; Tuesday, spaghetti and meatballs; Wednesday, corned beef with cabbage; Thursday, ground beef stroganoff; Friday, baken salmon with lemon
MONTHLY MOVIE — Tuesday, 12:45. “Anne”
FOOT NURSE —Monday, by appointment
TAX ASSISTANCE —Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Call for an appointment.
VETERANS GROUP —Thursday, 10 a.m.
TRAVEL CLUB —Private tour of the Massachusetts State House, March 23, $40. Includes a lunch of sandwiches, chips and drinks. Tour conducted by Rep. John Scibak. For more information contact Judy Fortier at 534-3598.
Dinner Theater —April 18. Buffet dining and cabaret show. $89 ” One Slight Hitch,” It’s Courtney’s wedding day and everything is in place —until the door bell rings. For more information contact David Bellefeuille at 533-7724.
Amish Pensylvania Dutch Country —May 17-20. $579 double/triple, $729 single. Includes three nights hotel, three breakfasts, three dinners, sightseeing and admission. For more information contact Susan Canedy at 536-2106 or Judy Fortier at 534-359.
SOUTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
210 College Highway
529-2105
SAFETY PRESENTATION —Monday, 10:30 a.m. Free seminar by Holyoke Gas & Electric.
OFFICE HOURS —Monday, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Senator Don Humason will meet with constituants.
HEALTH PRESENTATION — Tuesday, 10:15 a.m., A “Stroke” of Bad Luck presented by Home Health Solutions, Free.
HEALTHY BONES and BALANCE —Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m.
BINGO — Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
COMPUTER CLASS — Thursdays, 10 a.m. Please sign up in advance.
TRIPS
LOG CABIN — Tuesday, 11 a.m., Gerry Malone and The Lads at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. $48 admission plus $3 van fare.
WMASS HOME SHOW —Thursday, 1 p.m. $10 admission plus $5 van fare. Sign up by March 14.
WESTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
12 South Road
527-0142
MOVIE TIME — Second Thursday of each month there is a movie for seniors at the Westhampton Library at 1:15. Call the library to get the title.
KNITTING GROUP —Monday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the library. Everyone welcome.
BREAKFAST — Friday, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Westhampton Woods, Unit F. There are always special treats.
BOARD & CARD GAMES — Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. at Westhampton Woods.
COFFEE & SOCIAL TIME —Wednesdays, 10 a.m. at the library.
HOUSEHOLD HELP — If you are age 60 or over and need help with cleaning, laundry etc., The Hilltown Elder Network matches low-income elders with service providers at no cost to the elder.
Call Lilly Baxter at 527-1532.
