Amherst Senior Center
Bangs Community
Center
70 Boltwood Walk
259-3060
TALENT COMPETITION – “The Valley’s Got Talent” 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.
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 – Friday, 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 Fridaysthrough March 24, 3 to 4 p.m. Mats are provided or bring your own for this free gentle exercise class focusing on full body stretches and abdominal strengthening.
BUS TRIPS
Kennedy Library or Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, followed by supper at The Steaming Tender in Palmer, Thursday. Leaves at 8 a.m. and returns between 7 and 7:30 p.m. $60 includes motorcoach, JFK Library, and gratuity.
Boston Flower & Garden Show, optional lunch at Maggiano’s in Boston, March 24. Leaves at 8:30 a.m. and returns between 7 and 7:30 p.m. $65 includes flower show, motorcoach, gratuity
BELCHERTOWN
SENIOR CENTER
60 State St.
323-0420
VALENTINES DAY LUNCH – Thursday, with music by Noal Lis. Call for reservations.
ESTHETICIAN SERIVICES – Diane Neill, licensed esthetician will provide facials and additional skin care services Wednesday at 9 am. A one-hour facial starts at $30. Call for an appointment.
SHOPPING TRIP – Senior center van home pick up Friday 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 Feb.
25; 12:30, “A Man Called Ove”
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.
EASTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING/
ENRICHMENT CENTER
19 Union St.
527-6151
LUNCHEON – “Warm Your Heart” song and Valentine lunch, Monday 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.
GENEALOGY CLUB – Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. Find out more about your family roots, history, and stories. Estelle Stasz will describe how to research our roots. She specializes in researching French Canadian ancestry.
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.
VAN TRIPS Costs shown are for transportation only.
Atkins Farm Country Market, Amherst, Monday, 10:30 a.m. $5.
4 Leaf Clover Restaurant and Kringle Candle, Bernardston, Wednesday, 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
10 WEST STATE St.
467-3230
ICE CREAM SOCIAL – The Friends of Granby Elderly will sponsor a Valentine Ice Cream Social Thursday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church hall on State Street, from 1 to 3 p.m. A concert by the Horse Mountain Jazz Band will be a lively addition to the afternoon.
SNAP ASSISTANCE – Too often people don’t apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, (SNAP) formerly known as Food Stamps, because they don’t realize they are eligible. A SNAP coordinator will be at the center Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will provide a prescreening. Please call the center for a list of needed documents to verify eligibility.
BUS TRIP
MOHEGAN SUN – sponsored by the Friends of Granby’s Elderly, March 25. $28 per person includes food and gambling voucher. Departs center at 8:30 a.m, and leaves casino at 4:30 p.m. Call to reserve your seat.
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.
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.
Monday, 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.
NORTHAMPTON
SENIOR SERVICES
& SENIOR CENTER
67 Conz St.
587-1228
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, Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This event is free and everyone is welcome. Refreshments available.
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 workout.
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, chicken breast patty with gravy ; Tuesday, pot roast with sauce; Wednesday, mild beef chili; Thursday, veal patty with gravy; Friday, baked stuffed shells
VALENTINE SWEETS – We will be making Valentine chocolates Monday at 10:30 a.m.
ENTERTAINMENT – “Marilyn Monroe” tribute show Tuesday at 12:30.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT – group meets Thursday at 2 p.m.
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 – blowout sale,Monday and Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MOVIE – Tuesday, 12:45, “An Affair to Remember.”
COMPUTER CLASSES — Offered to those over 50; no residence required. Call 533-6889 for more information.
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
527-2404
MONTHLY BREAKFASTS — The third Friday of each month at Westhampton Woods, Unit F. All welcome between 8 and 9:30 a.m. for coffee cake or quick bread, hot cereal, coffee, tea, cocoa and conversation — a great way to possibly meet new friends Our February COA breakfast will be on Feb. 17.
WALKING GROUP & HIKES – Walkers meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. at the parking lot in the center of town. Walk as much or as little as you like around our local area, led by local folks.
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