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
CREDIT REPORTS – Credit report assistance Tuesday from 9 a.m to noon. Amherst S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) and members of the police department will assist seniors with running their credit reports online.
Using the secure computers and Internet connection in the Senior Center, participants will learn how to access the database to print out a copy of their credit report.
This event is free and pre-registration is not required.
For more information contact officer David Rhoades at 259-3000 or via email at: rhoadesd@amherstma.gov.
TAX PREPARATION —
BRIDGE —
NAME THAT TUNE —
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS —Tuesdays, 9 to 10 a.m. in the Garrabrants room. Free. Appointments not needed.
TRAVEL —
April 8, Boston Symphony concert
May 6, Currier Museum and Zimmerman House in Manchester, New Hampshire
Overnight Trips
BELCHERTOWN
SENIOR CENTER
60 State St.
323-0420
ICE CREAM SUNDAY – Is April 3 — we will celebrate on April 4 with free sundaes for those who sign up for lunch..
EVENING MOVIE – The center will be showing one new release movie a month. “Spotlight” will be shown on April 14 at 6 p.m. Feel free to bring your own movie snack.
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 only $5 only. Sale is thelast two weeks in March, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m., and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
EASTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING/
ENRICHMENT CENTER
19 Union St.
527-6151
EASTER BONNET CONTEST – As a child, did you wear a new chapeau for the spring holiday?
Please bring a photo of yourself wearing your bonnet in an envelope to the Enrichment Center with your name written on it. We will display the photos through April and draw one name to win a gourmet candy basket on May 1.
If you don’t have a photo of yourself, make your own bonnet and wear it to the Enrichment Center. We will take your photo here and post it along with the others for a chance to win.
SENIORS BRUNCH –Join the Helping Hand Society for its annual catered breakfast April 10 from 9:30 to 11 a.m, including juice, fruit cup, scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries and homemade pastries. Reservations not necessary. If you require transportation, please call the Enrichment Center at 527-6151 no later than 4 p.m. April 6. Van cost $3.
BRAIN HEALTH WORKSHOP – April 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nutrition, exercise and other brain- healthy habits can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, MCI, and other neurodegenerative diseases. A brain healthy luncheon will be provided. Limited to 50 participants. Easthampton 60+ has a priority. Suggested $10 donation for Easthampton 60+. Cost for out-of-town residents and under 60 is $25, payable in advance. Call for further information.
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. 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
HADLEY SENIOR
COMMUNITY CENTER
46 Middle St.
586-4023
FIRST FRIDAYS WITH FRIENDS – A social hour serving coffee and cookies with our friends, begins April 1 from 2 to 3 p.m.
AARP Tax Clinic —April 4. Call to schedule an appointment.
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.
NORTHAMPTON
SENIOR SERVICES
& SENIOR CENTER
67 Conz St.
587-1228
ARTIST OF THE MONTH — Ed O’Brien of Northampton is a landscape painting instructor at Hill Institute in Florence and has pursued art full time since 1999. O’Brien’s landscape paintings are a blend of various styles and techniques including glazing, color harmonies, stippled dots and impressionistic effects.
KARATE – Classes in conjunction with Northampton Karate. Instructor Fred Contrada has taught karate, a way to train yourself mentally, physically and emotionally, for many years. Classes meet Tuesdays April 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. The cost is $30 for Northampton senior residents and $35 for non-resident seniors and those ages 55-59. Pre-registration is requested.
COOKING WITH CARE ONE – April 4, 1 p.m. The menu for this session is Chicken Francais. Free to seniors age 55 and older.
AUTHOR OF THE MONTH – April 5, 1 p.m. A reading and discussion from “Love in the Time of Climate Change.”
TEA TIME TUESDAYS —Tuesdays at 2:45 p.m. 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.
SOUTH HADLEY
SENIOR CENTER
45 Dayton St.
538-5042
LUNCH —Monday, American chop suey; Tuesday, chicken patties with gravy; Wednesday, candidate lunch – sirloin tips with sauce; Thursday, ham and noodle casserole; Friday, pollock loins
TAX ASSISTANCE —Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Call for an appointment.
VETERANS GROUP —Thursday, 10 a.m.
Dinner Theater —April 18. Buffet dining and cabaret show. $89 ” One Slight Hitch.” For more information contact David Bellefeuille at 533-7724.
Amish Pennsylvania 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
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.
WESTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
12 South Road
527-0142
MOVIE TIME —Second Thursday of each month at the Westhampton Library at 1:15 p.m. Call the library for 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.