Amherst Senior Center
Bangs Community
Center
70 Boltwood Walk
259-3060
TALENT COMPETITION – “The Valley’s Got Talent,” an amateur talent competition, will be held March 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Buckley Recital Hall, Amherst College. Proceeds will benefit the Amherst Senior Center. Contestants may apply at www.amherstma.gov/269/Senior-Center Talent Show. The audience plus a panel of five judges will pick the winners. Audience tickets available soon.
TAX HELP – AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be providing free tax return preparation at the Amherst Senior Center on Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m until April 13. Please call to schedule an appointment.
MUSICAL SHOWCASE – Feb.17, 2 p.m. Roger Tincknell’s “Slavery to Civil Rights” explores African American history through its folk music and storytelling traditions. Free. Refreshments.
FREE CAREGIVER MASSAGES – Talya Solomon is offering free caregivers massages to help relieve stress. Contact Helen to schedule a massage at 259-3062 or macmellonh@amherstma.gov
SOOTHING STRETCH – Led by Alicia Morton Fridays through March 24, 3 to 4 p.m. Mats are provided or bring your own for this free gentle exercise class which focuses on full body stretches and abdominal strengthening.
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.
Feb. 16, Kennedy Library, Boston, and supper at the Steaming Tender in Palmer. Depart at 8 a.m., return between 7 and 7:30 p.m. $60 includes motor coach, JFK Library, gratuity. Dinner on your own.
BELCHERTOWN
SENIOR CENTER
60 State St.
323-0420
VALENTINES FELTING CLASS – Monday, 10 a.m. Join felting instructor Sarah Madison and make a new piece of heart jewelry. Bring a heart-shaped cookie cutter — all other supplies will be provided.
VALENTINES DAY LUNCH – Feb. 16, with some wonderful music by Noal Lis. Call for reservations.
SHOPPING TRIP – Senior center van home pick up Feb. 17 to shop at Walmart or Big Y in Ware. Door-to-door service is $3 round trip. Please call Kim to schedule.
MOVIES OF THE MONTH – Wednesday; “Greater” follows the true story of Brandon Burlsworth, perhaps the greatest walk-on in the history of college football. Feb. 25; “A Man Called Ove.” Ove is the quintessential angry old man next door.
Travel
Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 323-0420 ext. 513
March 7, Celtic Crossing w/ Andy Cooney at Chez Josef, Longmeadow, $89.
May 9, “A Taste of Providence” in Providence, Rhode Island, $74.
July 27, “The Spirit of Johnny Cash” in Kingston, Rhode Island.
EASTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING/
ENRICHMENT CENTER
19 Union St.
527-6151
LUNCHEON – “Warm Your Heart” song and Valentine lunch, Feb. 13 at noon. Sponsored by Care One Northampton. Enjoy a hearty bowl of vegetable soup, a build-your-own half sandwich, and brownie. Crimson & Canary will perform. Part of warming your heart is sharing – register yourself and a friend by Feb. 9.
MINI HAIR SALON – With Cheryl, Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Super styles from Cheryl Coltman, owner of Continuous Creations Salon. Men’s or ladies haircut and dry style for only $12, $10 for new clients. You pay in advance. Call to book your appointment.
AARP TAX HELP – Volunteers will be providing free income tax return preparation from through April 14, Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. Please call to schedule your appointment.
BIO-HEATMAT – Fridays, by appointment. Heated bed therapy on our massage table is available. $5 donations to the center appreciated. Call to schedule your appointment.
AROMA THERAPY & SOUND THERAPY — Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Shirley Landry of Point of Light Healing will offer aroma therapy using her own mixture of essential oils and sound therapy with singing bowls. Call 527-6151 to schedule your 45-minute appointment. $15 fee payable in advance.
HISTORY PROJECT — Collaborate with Miss Harwood’s third-grade class at Pepin School. If you are 80 and homebound this will be an opportunity to share your story. The children will use school computers to connect with you. We will provide a lap top for you to converse with them right in the comfort of your own home. The questions asked will be determined by you and the teacher. Contact Holly Handfield, outreach coordinator at 527-6151 Ext. 15.
VAN TRIPS Costs shown are for transportation only.
Double D’s Diner, Hatfield, Walmart and Big Lots, Northampton, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. $4.
Atkins Farm Country Market, Amherst, Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m. $5.
4 Leaf Clover Restaurant and Kringle Candle, Bernardston, Feb. 15, 9:30 a.m. $7.
99 Restaurant, Price Rite and Dollar Store, Westfield, Feb. 22, 9:30 a.m. $5.
Mt. Tom Ice Cream, Feb. 27, 1 p.m. $3.
Travel Club group leaders: Ginni Hurteau and Marilyn Parmenter 527-6151 ext. 17
HADLEY SENIOR
COMMUNITY CENTER
46 Middle St.
586-4023
FOOT CARE CLINIC – Offered by Diane Roeder, RN, the cost is $30 for clinic visit or $50 for a home visit. Call for Feb. 21 appointments.
VETERANS INFO – A veteran’s service agent is available Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, or you may call 587-1299. Honor Flight is accepting applications from WWII and Korean Vets. Call 603-518-5368 to learn more.
COMPUTER TUTORIALS – One-on-one computer tutorials at our Community Center. If interested, please call the office.
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.
Fun and Fit – Aerobic and small weights workout, Mondays at 3 p.m. $3 per class, pay one month in advance.
Osteo Exercise — Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15 a.m, Free.
Feb. 13, Celebrate Valentine’s Day a day early, (or just get your lobster fix) with a visit to Fish Tales in Hatfield for twin lobsters ($22) or triple lobsters ($25), both offers require the purchase of a beverage. Departs at 11 a.m.. $5 transportation.
March 23, Westchester Broadway Theatre to see the musical “Mama Mia!” Transportation, lunch and play for $119. Contact Jane Nevinsmith for availability at 586-3772.
NORTHAMPTON
SENIOR SERVICES
& SENIOR CENTER
67 Conz St.
587-1228
ARTIST OF THE MONTH – Anne Ely’s nature photographs on display during February. A reception will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m.
AUTHOR OF THE MONTH – Jim Kaplan will read from “Covering the Bases: A Veteran Sportswriter on the National Pastime.” Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Jim will discuss personal qualities of the ball players as well as baseball and American culture.
HAIRCUTS BY KENDRA – And the senior class hair stylists are available Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Smith Vocational High School, building A. Wash, cut, and blow dry for $5. Other salon services available. Schedule an appointment at the center.
PUBLIC FORUM – Northampton Neighbors – Dr. Atul Gawande, whose 2014 book “Being Mortal” sparked a national conversation about living well in older age, will be the keynote speaker, via video, Feb. 13, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free.
MOVIE RENTALS – Join the movie club for a one-time fee of $5, and then rent popular DVDs for just $1. Ask to see the list of more than 600 movies at the reception desk.
PHYSICAL FITNESS – Various exercise groups and classes offered. Call for details about Zumba, walking, yoga, tai chi and Feldenkrais. Or join the fitness center and create your own work out.
TRIPS — Coordinator Francine Frenier is available Monday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m. Call for more information.
April 27, Boston Fine Arts Museum. $70, lunch on your own. Sign-up deadline April 1.
April 29, “Annie, the Musical” at Palace Theater, Waterbury, Connecticut. $133, lunch on your own. Sign-up deadline April 1. All ages welcome.
May 6, Patriots Place Museum. $76, lunch at Luciano’s included. Sign-up deadline April 6.
May 18, Norman Rockwell Museum, $57.
The following two trips have early sign up deadlines and require passports.
May 21 head to quaint Mackinac Island for seven days by bus, with four consecutive days in northern Michigan. $75 will reserve your seat; full cost is $595.
Aug. 20, Cruise to Bermuda for eight days. $350 will reserve your cabin; full cost starts at $1,189 for a double occupied cabin.
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.
LUNCH: Monday, barbequed chicken ; Tuesday, French meat pie with gravy; Wednesday, cheese lasagna with sauce; Thursday, roasted turkey; Friday, broccoli quiche
VALENTINE CHOCOLATES – We will be making Valentine chocolates on Feb. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Please sign up in the office by Feb. 9.
TABLE DECORATIONS – If you would like to help make the centerpieces for the dining room tables for St. Patrick’s day, join Nancy on Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. Supplies will be provided. We will be using paint so dress accordingly.
FRIEND’S BOUTIQUE – Monday and Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MOVIE – Tuesday, 12:45, “Casablanca.”
COMPUTER CLASSES — Offered to those over 50; no residence required. Call 533-6889 for more information.
Feb. 7 to 17, Caribbean Cruise. 11-day cruise aboard the Norwegian Gem. Valid passports required. For more information or reservations call The Ship Shop at 1-800-243-1630
Feb. 21, Twin River Casino Trip, $27. Full casino package. Call Howie Walsh 593-6286.
March 29, ”Mamma Mia!” at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford, New York. $105. Enjoy a pre-show lunch and matinee performance. For reservations call Susan Canedy. Final payment due Feb. 21.
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, 9 a.m. and Thursdays, 11 a.m.
WESTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
3 South Road
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. A great chance to socialize.
COFFEE & SOCIAL TIME — Wednesdays, 10 a.m. at the library