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.
The centers will be closed Monday in observance of Patriot’s Day.
AMHERST SENIOR
CENTER
Bangs Community Center
70 Boltwood Walk
259-3060
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.
SOLDIER ON — Thursday, 1 to 2 p.m. with Sara Scocco. Learn about the Soldier On Women’s Program — a transitional housing facility for homeless female veterans. A new building is due to open soon that will be able to house 16 women, offering full case management services and individualized service plans.
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 Tuesday 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.
MAHJONG – Join in the fun and learn the game of Mah-Jong, Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Mahjong is very similar to rummy and is played with tiles.
Tuesday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 323-0420 Ext 513
April 20, Country Royalty, $72
July 14, Lobster Bash, $89
Aug. 23 Gloucester Whale Watch, $95 per person
Sept. 23, Buddy Jewell, $77
Dec. 8, Jimmy Sturr Christmas Show, $81
EASTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING/
ENRICHMENT CENTER
19 Union St.
527-6151
COMPUTER & DEVICE HELP SESSIONS, Friday at 1 p.m. Ron Malouin will provide assistance and general help on any device. Bring your questions. Free.Call 527-6151 to pre-register.
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
Pure Food in Southampton, Thursday, 1 p.m. $3.
Mt. Tom’s Homemade Ice Cream, April 25, 12:30 p.m. $3.
Friends of the E.C.O.A. Travel Club
June 19 to 24:Montreal, Quebec City, and Canada’s Capital City – Ottawa. $624 per person, double occupancy. Motorcoach transportation, 6 days/5 nights lodging, 10 meals (5 breakfast and 5 dinners), local guide, guided tours.
July 26: The Newport Playhouse and cabaret lobster fest. The play is “Unnecessary Farce.” $95 – payment due June 26.
HADLEY SENIOR
COMMUNITY CENTER
46 Middle St.
586-4023
Open House – May 3, 1 to 4 p.m. This is the opportunity to come look around, see for yourself the programs that are offered, talk to others, and visit with the Friends of Hadley COA.
CAREGIVERS SERIES — Spouses, adult children, parents, relatives and family friends: “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is a six-week series for caretakers offered Tuesdays through May 10, 10 a.m. to noon. Held at Highland Valley Elder Services, Florence. Class size is limited. To register call Geralyn Rodgers 588-5733. No cost for program and materials.
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.
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 on Tuesday from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to everyone.
HEALTH FAIR – The 14th Annual Health and Safety Fair will take place May 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the senior center.
The fair is one of the center’s largest events and has over 60 exhibitors sharing a wealth of information on Health and Safety for seniors.Free. For more information call 587-1228.
FOOT CLINIC — Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Foot Care Clinic with Dr. Coby. $25, appointments only
MONDAY MOVIE – April 25 at 1:30. “Brooklyn” Free movie for seniors age 55 and older.
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 —Tuesday, liver and onions; Wednesday, chicken cacciatora; Thursday, shepherd’s pie; Friday, fiesta pollack
VETERANS GROUP —Thursday, 10 a.m.
MONTHLY MOVIE — “Love and Mercy,” Tuesday, 12:45 p.m.
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.
Keepsake Quilting and Hart’s Turkey Farm luncheon, June 3, $79. For information call David Bellefeuille, 533-7724
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.