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
FREE SHREDDING – TRIAD presents a free shredding event Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon behind People’s Bank on Amity Street.
ESTATE PLANNING – Attorney Valerie Vignaux, Bacon Wilson, P.C., will give a free presentation on estate planning basics June 28 at 1:30 p.m. Talk includes wills, powers of attorney, health care proxies and medical orders for life sustaining treatment (MOLST). She will also discuss the probate process and how to avoid it.
MUSICAL SHOWCASE – Ladies First quartet will perform July 29 at 2 p.m. This group sings competitively in four-part acapella harmony. Free admission and refreshments.
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. Monday – Jazz Standards.
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.
July 28, DAY ON YOUR OWN IN OGUNQUIT, MAINE. Depart 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.
Aug. 24 Fast ferry to Provincetown. depart at 6 a.m. and return at 9 p.m. $130 cost includes ferry, motorcoach, and gratuity. Participants will have a 90-minute ride each way. Leave Boston at 8:30 a.m. and be in Provincetown from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Will stop at Maggiano’s/Legal Seafood for dinner before returning home (extra)
Aug. 28, TANGLEWOOD SUNDAY CONCERT. Beethoven Symphony No. 9. Depart at 11:30 a.m. and return at 6:30 p.m. $53. Cost includes lawn seats. You may buy your own shed tickets if you prefer. The concert starts at 2:30 p.m. Participants may bring lawn chairs and picnic food of their choice. Pizza, sandwiches and drinks are available for purchase.
BELCHERTOWN
SENIOR CENTER
60 State St.
323-0420
MOVIE of the MONTH– July 27, 12:30 “The Boy.”
GARDEN ART – Wednesday, 6 p.m. Make a cool glass flower garden ornament from used or recycled glass and metal dishes. You bring the dishes, we supply the glue and help with design. Call Susan at 323-0420 ext. 501 to sign up.
Zendoodle – Also adult coloring books, Thursdays, 10 a.m.
SHOPPING – The senior center van will pick you up from home to shop at Walmart or Big Y in Ware. Door to door service for $3 round trip. Service available Friday. Call Kim at 323-0420, ext. 508 to sign up.
Travel
Tuesday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 323-0420 ext 513
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
SATURDAY HOURS – The Enrichment Center is now open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The fitness center will be open, tai chi classes offered at 9:15 a.m., and Zumba Gold at 11 a.m.
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
TRAVEL CLUB
Travel Club group leaders: Ginni Hurteau and Marilyn Parmenter 527-6151 ext. 17
HADLEY SENIOR
COMMUNITY CENTER
46 Middle St.
586-4023
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.
VETERANS ASSISTED — Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Veteran’s Agent Tom Geryk at 587-1299.
TRAVEL
july 25, gLOUCESTER. 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.
NORTHAMPTON
SENIOR SERVICES
& SENIOR CENTER
67 Conz St.
587-1228
July Artists — Ron Verville and Vera Yanez are displaying their nature and travel photographs in an exhibit titled “Here and There, High and Low.”
MIND OVER MIND – A demonstration of modern mind reading. Alexander George, professor of philosophy at Amherst College, will demonstrate apparent psychic phenomena, and offer tips on how you can cultivate such powers yourself. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Free with a scan card. $5 for guests of a senior.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Sponsored by CareOne at Northampton, July 22, 1:30 p.m. Free with scan card.
COLLAGE CLASS – Tuesdays in July, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Artist Rebecca Landes leads a class on collage making. $50 cost for series for Northampton seniors $55 for non-resident seniors and those ages 55 to 59. $2 material fee to be paid separately to instructor upon first class.
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.
Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, New York, Sept. 8. Two concerts at an elegant Victoria castle. A buffet lunch is included in the $124 price. Seating is limited. Sign up deadline is Aug. 2.
SOUTH HADLEY
SENIOR CENTER
45 Dayton St.
538-5042
Monday, chicken salad plate; Tuesday, mild beef chili; Wednesday, veal patty with gravy; Thursday, roast turkey with gravy; Friday, baked salmon filet
FOOT NURSE – July 25, by appointment.
FASHION BOUTIQUE – Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ADULT COLORING – Monday, 1 p.m.
BROWN BAG – Food supplement program. Tuesday, 10 a.m.
LUAU-THEMED PICNIC – July 26, sponsored by WestMass ElderCare will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Morgan Road Pavilion, 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield. Music by Luis Dance Machine, Over 200 seniors from Holyoke, Chicopee, Ludlow, South Hadley, Granby, Belchertown and Ware expected. Advance tickets are needed.
The suggested donation is $6 for 60 and over and $8 for a guest under 60. Tickets are available through the center mealsites mentioned above or from the WesternMass Elder Care Office. Reservation deadline is July 19.
ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC – Aug. 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Picnic will be held at the senior center, and includes everything for a great lunch. Reservations willl be taken beginning July 22 at 8 a.m.; there is a limit of 136 guests. Suggested donation, $2.25. Bingo and prizes after the meal.
TRIPS
Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire cruise, Aug. 16, $84. Includes scenic cruise tour, 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
Bingo — Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
Computer Class —Thursdays at 10 a.m. Sign up in advance.
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.
TRIPS
July 25, Bridge of Flowers, 9 a.m., $8 van fare, sign up by July 20.
Aug. 5: Forest Park Zoo, 9:30 a.m., $5 van fare, admission $7 age 62 and over, $9 under 62. sign up by Aug. 2.
Aug. 9: Lobsterfest, 11 a.m., featuring “Ticket to Ride” Beatles Tribute at the Log Cabin, $3 van fare, $52 admission, reservation and payment due by July 26.
WESTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
12 South Road
527-0142
BLUEBERRY SUPPER – July 30, 5 p.m. at Westhampton Church. One sitting only. Reservation deadline is July 22. Call Lynne Sallee at 584-9360 or email lynnesallee@comcast.net..
Summer Concerts – July 30, Now’s the Time jumps with jazz following the blueberry festival. These concerts are held on the lawn behind the library where there is ample space for lawn chairs and blankets.
WALKING GROUP & HIKES – Walkers meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. at the parking lot in the center of town. You can walk as much or as little as you like. The hikes take place around our local area and are led by local folks.
KNITTING GROUP — Monday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the library. Everyone welcome.
BREAKFAST — 8 to 9:30 a.m. on the third Friday of the month 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.