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
NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION – Wednesdays, noon to 1:30 p.m. starting next week. Taught by Professor Douglas Raybeck, this couse is a study of the subtle social structuring underlying social interaction. Free, must pre-register.
MUSICAL SHOWCASE – Friday, 1:30 p.m. “Skylarkz” (Pianist Nick Kachulis and Vocalist Sarah Clay) present their “Great American Masters of Song” program featuring music in a variety of styles including jazz and classic 20th century American songs by George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart and more.
SONGBIRDS – Naturalist John Root will explain how to attract songbirds to your property, and share photographs and recordings April 29, at 1 p.m. Learn how to recognize songbirds by their songs and calls and discover intriguing facts about their behavior.
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. April 25 will feature the music of The Beatles.
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.
May 6, Currier Museum and Zimmerman House in Manchester, New Hampshire
Overnight Trips
BELCHERTOWN
SENIOR CENTER
60 State St.
323-0420
BOOK CLUB – Join us on April 19 at 1 p.m. if you love to read and discuss a good book. A variety of authors and topics will be explored. Call to sign up.
EVENING MOVIE – The center will be showing one new release movie a month. “Spotlight” will be shown Thursday at 6 p.m. Feel free to bring your own movie snack.
MAHJONG – Join in the fun and learn the game of Mah-Jong, Wednesdays at 1 pm. Mahjong is very similar to Rummy and is played with tiles.
EASTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING/
ENRICHMENT CENTER
19 Union St.
527-6151
EASTER BONNET CONTEST
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
BRAIN HEALTH WORKSHOP — Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A presentation on how 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, with suggested $10 donation. Cost for out-of-town residents and under 60 is $25, payable in advance. Call for further information.
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 and 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
Johnny Diamonds (Formerly Pizza 99) or Westlake Gourmet, both in Southampton, Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. $3.
Pure Food in Southampton, April 21, 1 p.m. $3.
Mt. Tom’s Homemade Ice Cream, April 25, 12:30 p.m. $3.
HADLEY SENIOR
COMMUNITY CENTER
46 Middle St.
586-4023
FUNDRAISER – The Family Jewels of Northampton will be at the center on Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. to buy your gold and silver jewelry, coins, or estate jewelry. This is a fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of Hadley COA, and The Family Jewels.
FIRST FRIDAYS WITH FRIENDS – A social hour serving coffee and cookies with our friends, first Friday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m.
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. Volunteers needed.
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.
LUNCH TRIP — Wednesday, 11 a.m. Terrazza at the Greenfield Country Club.
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
LEE OUTLETS – April 25, 9:15 a.m. $15 transportation, lunch on your own.
“WOLF TO WOOF” – April 27, 9:30 a.m. Exhibit showcasing the evolution of the domestic canine, at the Springfield Science Museum. $20 admission and transportation, lunch on your own.
”BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO” – May 14, 1 p.m. matinee at the Majestic Theatre in West Springfield. $35 ticket and transportation. Limited to nine people. Reservations no later than April 25.
LUNCH TRIP – May 18, 10:30 a.m., lunch at Old Mill Restaurant, Westminster. $10 transportation, lunch on your own.
HANCOCK SHAKER VILLAGE – May 23, 9 a.m. Historic village, museum, gallery and farm. $30 transportation and admission.
NORTHAMPTON
SENIOR SERVICES
& SENIOR CENTER
67 Conz St.
587-1228
ARTISTs OF THE MONTH
Elaine Findley, Shoshanna Zonderman and Debby Slavitt – known as the “Pix Chix” will exhibit their photos during the month of April. There will be an Artists Reception April 19 from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to everyone.
BROWN BAG — Thursday at 10 a.m. Food pick up by enrolled participants through the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
TIMELESS TUNES — Wednesday at 1 p.m. Come sing with us through the years. Meeting at Linda Manor this week
TEA TIME —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 —Coordinator Francine Frenier is available Monday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m. Call for more information.
OGUINQUIT, Maine — June 6to 7. Plenty of shopping at the Kittery shops, a trip to the Marginal Way and Perkins Cove, lunch at Famous Mike’s and more. $252 per person based on double occupancy. Deposit of $50 due by Monday.
SOUTH HADLEY
SENIOR CENTER
45 Dayton St.
538-5042
LUNCH —Monday, meatloaf with gravy; Tuesday, baked chicken with gravy; Wednesday, stuffed shells; Thursday, roasted turkey with gravy; Friday, breaded pollack fillets
TOWN ELECTIONS — Tuesday at the high school. Rides available. Call for reservations.
TAX ASSISTANCE —Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Call for an appointment.
VETERANS GROUP —Thursday, 10 a.m.
MONTHLY MOVIE — “Love and Mercy,” April 19, 12:45
Trips
Dinner Theater —
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
SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS – Thursday, 9:45 a.m., $9-$12 admission plus $7 van fare. Sign up by Monday.
UNDERSTANDING PARKINSONS – Tuesday, 10:15 a.m., presented by Home Health Solutions, Free.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – Thursday, 10 to 11 a.m., free.
FOOT CLINIC – Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $39 per person, sign up by April 18.
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.