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
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. Aug. 15 theme, Americana
CROP CIRCLES – The Magic and Mystery, with naturalist John Root. Wednesday, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
NUTRITION LECTURES – Professor Frans Huijing, a medical scientist and emeritus professor of biochemistry and molecular biology of the University of Miami, will give talks on three Tuesdays in August from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 16, “Not All Carbohydrates Are Bad”
Aug. 23, ” Not All Fats Are Bad”
Aug. 30, “Proteins in Your Diet”
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.
Aug. 24, Fast ferry to Provincetown. depart at 6 a.m. and return at 9 p.m. $130 cost includes ferry, motorcoach, and gratuity. 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 price includes lawn seats. You may buy your own shed tickets if you prefer. The concert starts at 2:30 p.m. Attendees may bring lawn chairs and picnic food. Pizza, sandwiches and drinks are available for purchase.
BELCHERTOWN
SENIOR CENTER
60 State St.
323-0420
PICNIC – Annual summer picnic, featuring music by Noah Lis, will be held Wednesday. Entertainment begins at 10 a.m., with pulled pork sandwiches and all the fixings for lunch, followed by free bingo and prizes. Suggested donation is $4.
BOOK CLUB – Aug. 16, 1 p.m. August book is “All The Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr. Copies available if you are interested in joining the group.
MOVIES – Aug. 17 “Miracles From Heaven,” will be shown at 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. ; Aug. 31, “The Fang Family” will be shown at 12:30 p.m.
RECYCLED SHOPPING BAGS – Aug. 24, 6 p.m. Make a shopping bag or two out of your old T-shirts. Bring a pair of fabric scissors to make a shopping bag. Call Susan to sign up.
Zendoodle – Also adult coloring books, Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Travel
Tuesday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 323-0420 ext 513
Aug. 23, Gloucester Whale Watch, $95
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. Tai chi classes offered at 9:15 a.m., and Zumba Gold at 11 a.m.
OPEN ART STUDIO – A group of artists will be meeting Monday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. for an open art studio.” Artists will work on a variety of personal projects, be responsible for bringing in his or her own materials, and must help with clean-up when studio time is over. If you are interested, please call and ask to be put on the list.
PIZZA PARTY – Aug. 12, 1 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of the Easthampton Council on Aging, a variety of slices and free beverages will be available for a $2 fee. Get a sneak peek of the ‘Little Black Dress” event, meet the staff, tour the building, ask questions and see what’s in store for fall. Reserve by Aug. 9.
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
Hadley Senior Center will be closed on Thursday. Due to construction, the water lines on Middle Street will be shut off from 7 a.m. to 3:30 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.
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.
TRAVEL
Wednesday, Carousel Factory Museum, Bristol, Connecticut. $30. Lunch on your own at Parkside Café. Trip departs at 8:15 a.m.
Aug 15, Barton’s Cove, Gill. Canoe or kayak, two-hour rental, $33. Trip departs at 9:45 a.m. Bring your own picnic lunch.
NORTHAMPTON
SENIOR SERVICES
& SENIOR CENTER
67 Conz St.
587-1228
AUGUST ARTISTS — Photography by Bill Duffus and Pamela Clark will be on view throughout the month.
SWIMMING — Sundays through August senior swim time at JFK’s Aquatic Family Center. Free for Northampton seniors, $4 for non-residents age 55 and up.
COLORING — Monday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Books and colored pencils provided or bring you own.
DEWEY THE DOG — Friday, 12:30 p.m., weekly visit from this sweet therapy dog.
READERS & THINKERS — Thursday, 1 p.m. “The Dream Lover” by Elizabeth Berg. Call the center for off-site meeting location.
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.
Oktoberfest celebration, New Hampshire, Oct. 4. Entertainment by a German Oompah Band and a delicious family-style luncheon. Cost is $87. Sign up deadline is Sept. 4.
Foxwoods Casino, Oct. 14. Includes a movies, two meals, $10 bonus slot play, $77. Sign up deadline Aug. 29.
SOUTH HADLEY
SENIOR CENTER
45 Dayton St.
538-5042
Lunch is served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; reservations must be made by 1 p.m. previous day. In-town transportation available 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment.
Monday, oven fried chicken; Tuesday, spaghetti with meatballs; Wednesday, ham with pineapple sauce; Thursday, beef stew; Friday, breaded pollack.
FASHION BOUTIQUE – Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING — Thursday, 12:30 to 2 p.m.
COMPUTER CLASSES — Offered to those over 50; no residence required. Call 533-6889 for more information.
FOOT NURSE – Aug. 15, by appointment.
ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC – Aug. 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Picnic will be held at the senior center. Reservations are being taken; there is a limit of 136 guests. Suggested donation, $2.25. Bingo and prizes.
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.
Ogunquit, Maine with visits to Kennebunkport, Kittery, and Perkins Cove. Sept. 12-14, $375 includes roundtrip travel, wine/cheese greeting, continental breakfast, dinner at Jonathan’s Restaurant, lobster bake dinner at Foster’s, show at Ogonquit Playhouse, shopping, tour of Kennebunkport. For more info, contact Susan Canedy at 536-2106.
SOUTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
210 College Highway
529-2105
Blood Pressure Clinic – Thursday, 10 to 11 a.m. Free.
Foot Clinic — Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $39 per person, sign up by Aug. 15.
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
Lady Bea Cruise, Aug. 18, 1:30 p.m. $5 van fare, admission, $14 ages 62 and over, $15 ages under 62, sign up by August 16.
Lobsterfest, featuring Janice Dee’s Tribute to Patsy Cline, at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, Aug. 25, 11 a.m. $52 admission and $3 van fare, reservation and payment due by Aug. 11.
WESTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
12 South Road
527-0142
MUSICAL PROGRAM – Aug. 24, 10 a.m., intergenerational musical program at the library. Be a “grandfriend” and join families with young children in a morning of song, dance, scarf play, instrument “jam” and more. Guaranteed to be a good time. Led by Carolyn Mazel, an early childhood music and movement instructor.
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.
BOARD & CARD GAMES — Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. at Westhampton Woods
COFFEE & SOCIAL TIME — Wednesdays, 10 a.m. at the library.