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
BRIDGE — Noon to 4 p.m., Wednesdays
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.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS — Tuesdays, 9 to 10 a.m. in the Garrabrants room. Free.
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.
June 13, Hancock Shaker Village – $80 includes chicken luncheon, motor coach, and gratuity. Departs at 8:30 a.m. and returns around 4:30 p.m.
June 25, Day on your own in Rockport – $48 cost includes motor coach and gratuity. There will be time for sightseeing, eating, shopping. Optional time at Good Harbor Beach. Bring a beach chair and/or blanket, umbrella.
July 8, bOSTON DUCK TOUR, MAGGIANO’S LUNCH, NEWBURY STREET SHOPPING. Departs 7:30 a.m. $78 fee includes motorcoach, duck tour, and gratuity. Lunch cost on your own.
July 28, DAY ON YOUR OWN IN OGUNQUIT, MAINE. Departs 7 a.m. $50 cost includes motorcoach and gratuity. take a trolley ride around the town, swim in the ocean, shop and dine at the restaurant of your choice.
BELCHERTOWN
SENIOR CENTER
60 State St.
323-0420
Zendoodle – Alsoadult coloring books, Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Garden Art – June 8, 6 p.m. Join in making a cool glass garden ornament. Easy and fun. Adhesive supplied; you bring a collection of different plates, saucers, cups and let your imagination go crazy. Call Susan at extension 501 to sign up.
TEA TASTING — June is National Iced Tea Month. Join us for lunch on June 8 and sample several different types of herbal teas. You just might find you new favorite summer drink.
FREE MOVIES — The second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. June 8, “Room,” June 22, “Safe Haven”
FLAG DAY – June 14, 1:45. Presentation by the Swift River Elementary first-graders will include patriotic and old-time favorite songs. This year the students are bringing an extra treat for all in attendance.
MAHJONG – Join in the fun and learn the game of Mah-Jong, which is similar to rummy, Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Travel Club
Tuesday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 323-0420 ext 513
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
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. 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
Target or WalMart in Hadley, Monday at 12:30 p.m. $5.
Stanley Park, Westfield, Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. We will have a brown bag lunch and a stroll through the park. $5 transportation, $5 lunch. Wear red, white and blue to remember those who served.
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
ELDER LAW — The Massachusetts Bar Association sponsors our elder law education seminar Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Attorney Lisa Halbert of Bacon Wilson.
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.
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
HANCOCK SHAKER VILLAGE – Monday, 9 a.m. Historic village, museum, gallery and farm. $30 transportation and admission.
Westchester Broadway Theatre –“Million Dollar Quartet,” July 21, $119. Reenactment of the night Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins got together and made history with their music. Motor Coach. Reservations first come basis. Call Jane at 586-3772.
gLOUCESTER – july 25, take a motor coach to a two hour Schooner Sail in gloucester Harbor, followed by Lobsta Land for lunch and a stop at Kimball’s for ice cream on the way home. Lunch and ice cream cost on your own. $85. Don’t wait, this trip fills quickly.
OLIVE GARDEN – Friday. Lunch trip departs at 11:15 a.m. $7 transportation.
NORTHAMPTON
SENIOR SERVICES
& SENIOR CENTER
67 Conz St.
587-1228
MAY ARTIST— Elaine Darr-Morton displays her photography “simply straightforward pictorial documentation.”
OPEN HOUSE – Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m. Come meet the staff, view exhibits, and tour the building. Entertainment at 1:30 — traditional Irish fiddle and guitar performed by Kira Jewett and Dave Meuser. We will have refreshments to celebrate Older American’s Month.
LAUGHTER YOGA – Monday, 1 p.m. With Denise Barry. Come and try yoga. Free for seniors with a scan card
ALZHEIMER’S INFO — Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Learn about the national clinical drug trials for mild to moderate memory impairment that are being offered at Springfield Neurology Research. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required. For reservations call 587-1228.
GROUP SING – June 1, 7 p.m. Come join in and sing with everyone. Singers and non-singers. 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.
HUDSON RIVER – June 25, a day trip to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Home and a Hudson River Cruise. The cost is $99 per person. Payment is due by Monday. All communities are welcome to come.
CONNECTICUT LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE – July 31. The comfortable high-speed Sea Jet, a smooth-sailing catamaran equipped with airline-style seating on two enclosed air-conditioned decks. Snacks and beverages available on board. The 12:30 p.m. cruise will be approximately two hours. Late lunch/early dinner at The Steak Loft in Olde Mistick Village. $l04. For Reservatlons visit the center or call 587-1228. Payments due by June 23.
SOUTH HADLEY
SENIOR CENTER
45 Dayton St.
538-5042
LUNCH —Monday, French meat pie with gravy; Tuesday, roasted pork with gravy; Wednesday, chicken parmesan with sauce;Thursday, hot roast beef sandwiches;Friday, cold tuna salad plate
FASHION BOUTIQUE — Wednesday, 1 p.m.
SPRING CONCERT – Wednesday at 1 p.m. The Choralites will perform.
RETIREMENT PARTY – An open house will be held June 29 in honor of South Hadley Council on Aging Director Joanne Trybus who is retiring in June. Refreshments will be served. Please respond by June 15 by contacting Lisa at 538-5042 ext. 203, or Ann at ext. 206, or respond via email to lnapiorkowski@southhadleyma.gov, or aandras@southhadleyma.gov.
TRIPS
Keepsake Quilting and Hart’s Turkey Farm luncheon, June 3, $79. For information call David Bellefeuille, 533-7724
Plymouth Whale Watch, July 13, $89. Includes transportation, luncheon, four hour whale watch tour, visit to Plymouth Rock and shopping time. For more information contact Susan Canedy at 536-2106.
Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire cruise, Aug. 16, $84. Includes scenic cruise tour enjoying a wonderful day in the natural beauty of New Hampshire and the White Mountains, buffet luncheon, and a visit to Moulton Farm Market. For more information contact David Bellefeuille at 533-7724.
SOUTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
210 College Highway
529-2105
Legal & Financial: Issues and Answers — June 7, 1 p.m., presented by Attorney Todd C. Ratner and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Annual Picnic—June 13, noon. Featuring Sarah The Fiddler. $10 per person, sign up by June 6.
Bingo — Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
Yoga —Thursdays through June 9, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. $30 for the six class session.
Computer Class —Thursdays at 10 a.m. Sign up in advance.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – June 9, 10 to 11 a.m., free.
Silver Aerobics and Strength Class – Mondays, May 23 to July 11, 9 to 10 a.m. $21 for the six classes.
Self-monitored fitness program — A recumbent stepper and treadmill are available for use during regular hours. Registration and liability forms must be completed prior to use. Membership fee of $5 per month or $50 per year must be paid in advance.
HEALTHY BONES and BALANCE — Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m.
BINGO —Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
Trips
Lunch trip – Brewmasters in Williamsburg, Thursday, 11 a.m. $5 van cost.
Tower Hill Botanic Gardens – Boylston, June 10, 9 a.m. $10 per person van fare, $9 admission 65 and over, $12 admission under 65, sign up by June 8.
Lobsterfest – June 22, 11 a.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Featuring The Swingin’ Dixie Trio. $52 admission and $3 van fare per person, reservation and payment due by June 8.
WESTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
12 South Road
527-0142
Movies — Are shown the second Thursday of each month at the Westhampton Library, 1:15 p.m.
Memorial Day program — May 30. Meet at the Town Common at 10:45 a.m. for walk to cemetery. Picnic lunch will follow in town center.
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.