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. Monday, children’s songs
SHAKESPEARE CLASS – ”Henry VI” Part Two. Wednesdays, this week through Oct. 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Please bring a copy of the play with you to the first session. The New Folger Library Edition is recommended, but other editions are good, too. Free, pre-registration suggested.
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.
Bus trips:
Sept. 29, Eastern States Exposition, Springfield
Sept. 30, Multiband Pops at UMass Fine Arts Center, Amherst
Oct. 10, Lake Winnipesaukee fall foliage train ride with turkey dinner onboard
Oct. 11, Boston Symphony afternoon concert at Boston Symphony Hall
Travel:
May 13-19, 2017, Spotlight on Barcelona, Spain
BELCHERTOWN
SENIOR CENTER
60 State St.
323-0420
COA MEETING – Council on Aging meeting, Sept. 22, 6 p.m.
MOVIES , Sept. 28, 12:30 p.m., Sundance Festival Movie “Little Men”
90 PLUS PARTY – Wednesday at 10 a.m., annual 90 plus birthday party, honoring Belchertown residents. Each celebrant can bring one guest to the event free of charge. A bulletin board of all the “birthday babies” will be up for everyone to see. If you have a picture of yourself when you were a “wee little one” stop in and we will make a copy on the spot. If you are 90 or older and have not received an invitation please call us. Don’t forget to RSVP.
HALLOWEEN CRAFTS – Join in some ghostly fun Sept. 29, 6 p.m. Bring a pair of scissors, a 2-liter soda bottle and a canning or spaghetti sauce jar, plus a cookie sheet to create and transport your creations. We will supply the rest of the materials. Call to make reservations.
Tuesday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 323-0420 ext. 513
Dec. 8, Jimmy Sturr Christmas Show, Aqua Turf Club, Southington, Connecticut. $81
EASTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING/
ENRICHMENT CENTER
19 Union St.
527-6151
Fashion Show – By Little Black Dress, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 and include light refreshments. A door prize of $50 to spend on clothes from the sponsor will be awarded, and raffles held. Clothes will be available for purchase. Proceeds to benefit the Friends of the ECOA, Inc. Please call for tickets.
Dementia series – Thursdays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m: Safety & Driving Concerns, Thursday, Sign up by Monday.
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 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.
Dancercise – Mondays at 10:30 a.m. $6 per class payable to instructor.
Tai chi basics – Four-week refresher, Mondays through Oct 3, 1 to 1:30 p.m., free.
Tai Chi – Mondays at 1:30, $4 per class, payable one week in advance.
Fun and Fit – Aerobic and small weights workout, Mondays at 3, starts Sept. 26, $3 per class, pay one month in advance.
Osteo Exercise — Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15 a.m, Free.
WINE TASTING and TUNES – Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. Advance tickets now available for $15, will be $20 at the door. Free raffle ticket with each admission. Sponsored by 4 Seasons Liquors and the Center for Extended Care in Amherst.
ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATION – Alzheimer’s Association four-part series:
Tuesdays in October, starting Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. with The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease: What you need to know.
Oct. 11: Effective Communication Strategies: This workshop explores communication changes due to dementia and the skills needed to successfully connect and communicate throughout the disease process.
Oct. 18:. Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behavior
Oct. 25: Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers-Middle Stage: Learn about mid-stage dementia and the strategies to provide safe, effective and sensitive care.
Attend all, one, or a few workshops. Please register in advance so we have enough materials.
Bus trips:
Wednesday, French King BowlingCenter, Erving. $30 cost includes bowling, shoes, pizza and soda lunch and good company. Departs 11 a.m.
Friday, Big E West Springfield. $8 transportation, departs at 9 a.m.
Oct. 25, Lunch at The View, Worthington Country club. $10 transportation, lunch cost on your own. Departs at 11 a.m.
Oct. 17, Essex Steam Train and River boat fall foliage trip. Bring your own sandwiches, (cooler provided) beverages available on the train. Departs at 9:45. $48 includes first class club car seats.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — Hadley Council on Aging is looking for congregate meal fill-ins, office personnel, program leaders, van drivers, and event planners — energetic, personable, idea-oriented people who can pass a CORI check. Please submit a letter of interest stating the position desired and mentioning related skills to Suzanne Travisano, Hadley COA, 46 Middle St., Hadley, MA 01035.
NORTHAMPTON
SENIOR SERVICES
& SENIOR CENTER
67 Conz St.
587-1228
ARTIST OF THE MONTH – John Riley will display collages using leaves he collected for their symmetry and beauty.
MOVIE MADNESS – Monday, 1:30 p.m. Genius, based on the book “Max Perkins: Editor of Genius.”
DO RE MI CHOIR – Friday 1 p.m. Free concert by the Westfield Council on Aging. All are welcome.
COOKING WITH SHERRY – A morning of cooking and an afternoon of eating, Sept. 28. Fall themed menu includes butternut squash and apple soup, apple sausage sliders and an orchard and mince pie.
Sherry and her husband Darryl owned and operated The Murphin Ridge Inn in southern Ohio’s Amish country, recognized by the National Geographic Traveler as one of the 54 Great Inns in America. $15 for Northampton residents age 60 and older, $20 for non-residents and those ages 55 to 59.Register early — space is limited.
LINE DANCING – Tuesdays through Oct. 4, 11 a.m. Joan Anderson teaches line dancing to favorite songs from the 30s to the 80s. No partner necessary. $20 Northampton seniors, $25 for out of town and those ages 55 to 59 for the four classes, or pay a one-time drop in fee.
SWIMMING — Sundays , 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., senior swim time at JFK’s Aquatic Family Center. Free for Northampton seniors, $4 for non-residents age 55 and up.
PITCH — Tuesday, 1 p.m. If you are not familiar with the game, feel free to come and learn to play.
PIANO LESSONS – With Jeff Olmstead. Free introductory session Sept. 29, 1 p.m. Classes begin Oct. 6, 1 p.m. Five classes for a fee of $45 for residents, $50 for non-residents and those 55 to 59.
SEEKING CRAFTERS – And marketplace vendors for the 10th Annual Holiday Craft Festival and Marketplace Nov. 19. Booth fee $35. Applications at northamptonma.gov/713/senior-services or call the center. Deadline Oct. 14.
TRIPS — Coordinator Francine Frenier is available Monday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m. Call for more information.
OKTOBERFEST – Oct. 4. Head to Brattleboro, Vermont, and Troy, New Hampshire. Enjoy entertainment by a German Oompah Band and a home cooked family style luncheon. $87. Deadline is Monday.
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, liver and onions with gravy; Tuesday, egg salad cold plate; Wednesday, roasted pork with gravy; Thursday, Salisbury steaks with gravy; Friday, breaded pollack.
COA MEETING – Council on Aging board meeting, 4 p.m.
BROWN BAG – Nutrition program, Tuesday, 10 to 11 a.m.
DONATIONS WANTED — The Friends of the South Hadley Elderly’s Fashion Boutique are currently accepting donations of new and/or clean, gently used summer and fall apparel and accessories. Donations may be dropped off in the main office at the center between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
COMPUTER CLASSES — Offered to those over 50; no residence required. Call 533-6889 for more information.
Oktoberfest, New Britain, Connecticut. Oct. 18, $89 includes scenic foliage train ride, luncheon, German entertainment. For more information contact Howie Walsh at 593-6286.
SOUTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
210 College Highway
529-2105
CHAIR YOGA – Thursdays, Sept. 29 through Nov. 3. $30 for the six class session. Sign up by Thursday.
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
Friday 9 a.m., Northfield Riverboat Cruise. $10 van fare, $11 age 62 and over for cruise. Sign up by Wednesday.
Sept. 30, 11 a.m., Atkins Farms Country Market. $5. Sign up by Sept. 28.
WESTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
12 South Road
527-0142
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.