Following is a sampling of activities at area senior centers. Complete lists of their activities are on their individual websites.
Amherst Senior
Center
Bangs
Community
Center
70 Boltwood Walk
259-3060
CANCER STUDY – Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Amanda Roberts will give a presentation on her research with cancer patients. She plans to conduct a study of the use of EDMR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and its effect on anxiety, trauma and depression. Information on participating in the study will be available.
TAX HELP – AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be providing free tax return preparation at the Amherst Senior Center Thursdays, April 6 and 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call to schedule an appointment.
SECOND HAND SHOP – Needs donations of clean adult clothing, jewelry, shoes and small household items. The shop is open every Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Donations can be left anytime Monday through Friday at the senior center office.
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
BUS TRIPS
Boston Symphony Afternoon Concert at Symphony Hall, Boston, April 21
Day in Gloucester, May 25
Father’s Day “Drover’s Roast” at the Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield, June 18
Day on your own in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, June 30
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.
May 13-19 Barcelona, Spain
BELCHERTOWN
SENIOR CENTER
60 State St.
323-0420
EASTER LUNCH – April 12 followed by entertainment by musician Noah Lis. Reservations being accepted as of Monday.
EASTER CRAFT – Felting class meets Monday and the first Monday of every month with instructor Sarah Madison who teaches the basic steps. Make a new piece of Easter jewelry. Please bring an egg/bunny/chick shaped cookie cutter (or any shape you’d like) and some felting wool (supplies available locally at New England Felting Supply in the Keystone Mills on 122 Pleasant St., Suite 104, Easthampton).. There are a few extra needles and foam blocks to borrow. Call Susan to sign up.
MOVIE – Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., “Hacksaw Ridge.”
SEWING CLASS – 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Bring your project along. A portable sewing machine is available.
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. Call Kim to schedule.
Travel
Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 323-0420 ext. 513
May 9, “A Taste of Providence” in Providence, Rhode Island, $74.
July 27, “The Spirit of Johnny Cash” in Kingston, Rhode Island.
Oct. 3, “The Naugy” in Waterbury, Connecticut, $80.
EASTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING/
ENRICHMENT CENTER
19 Union St.
527-6151
TAI CHI – Fridays, beginning April 7 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Instructor Dan Ogrydziak will lead a Level 1 Tai Chi class at a slow pace and incorporate meditation and other integral philosophy. $32 for April, payable in advance.
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 for 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 for appointment. $15 fee payable in advance.
VAN TRIPS Costs shown are for transportation only.
Ingleside Mall, Wednesday, 10 a.m. $5.
Bethany Assembly of God Easter presentation, supper at Bobby J’s, both in Agawam, Friday, 4:15 p.m. $9.
North Hadley Sugar Shack and Target, both in Hadley, April 10, 8:30 a.m. $5.
Mystery Ride, April 12, 8:15 a.m. $7.
La Casita Azteca, April 19, 10:30 a.m. $3.
Walmart and BigLots, Northampton, April 24, 10 a.m. $4.
Helping Hands Society Spring Brunch, April 30, 9:30 a.m. $3.
TRAVEL CLUB
Travel Club group leaders: Ginni Hurteau and Marilyn Parmenter 527-6151 ext. 17
May 25, The Gatlin Brothers at the Indian River Ranch Theater Indian River Ranch Theater, Webster. Lunch included: $89.
June 19, Tall Ships in Boston. 3-hour cruise and lunch.
July 19, Rod Stewart Tribune at the Hu Ke Lau, Chicopee. Twin lobsters or prime rib. $61.
GRANBY COUNCIL
ON AGING
10 WEST STATE St.
467-3230
COFFEE WITH A COP – Friday, 10 a.m. Join Granby Police Lt. Kevin O’Grady for an informal meet and greet/ Q & A. Every other month we will feature a different member of the Granby Police force. Coffee and Danish will be served.
HOME LOAN INFO – Pioneer Valley Planning Commission presents The Home Modification Loan Program April 12, 11:30 a.m. HMLP is state-funded and loans up to $30,000 to finance modifications to the primary, permanent residence of elders, adults with disabilities, and families with children with disabilities.
OFFICE HOURS – Newly elected State Representative Solomon Goldstein-Rose will have office hours at the council on aging on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon.
FOOD PANTRY – The senior center food pantry is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HADLEY SENIOR
COMMUNITY CENTER
46 Middle St.
586-4023
SPRING POCKETBOOK/SCARF SALE – April 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Lady Bugs of Hadley, a social group that meets monthly at the senior center, is seeking donations of new or gently used pocketbooks, scarves and wallets for the sale which will benefit Senior Center programs. Items may be brought to the senior center office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
YOGA – Stretch, flex, breath, Wednesdays at 9:15
GOLDEN TICKET RAFFLE – Only 100 tickets will be sold at $25 each, resulting in a 1 in 20 chance of winning: two tickets for a motor coach trip to see a matinee performance of Bette Midler at the Shubert Theater in NYC on Sept. 22; $250 Visa gift card, Judie’s restaurant gift card valued at $125, $75 gift card to River Valley Co-op, $50 gift card from Target. Tickets are available at the Hadley Council on Aging Office.
CANASTA —Fridays at 12:30 p.m. The group will teach you how to play. No excuses.
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.
Day trips
Boston Symphony Orchestra, April 21. Round trip motor coach tickets and concert tickets are available by calling Nancy Pagano at 259-3114.
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, 01035.
NORTHAMPTON
SENIOR SERVICES
& SENIOR CENTER
67 Conz St.
587-1228
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.
TRIPS — Coordinator Francine Frenier is available Monday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m. Call for more information.
May 6, Patriots Place Museum. $76, lunch at Luciano’s Italian Restaurant included. Signup deadline April 6.
May 18, Norman Rockwell Museum, $57.
Aug. 20, Cruise to Bermuda for eight days. $350 will reserve your cabin; full cost starts at $1,189 for a double occupied cabin.
Aug. 26, Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut home to the world’s largest collection of visual art, artifacts and printed materials relating to the starvation and forced emigration that occurred throughout Ireland from 1845 to 1850. $45 includes bus transportation, entrance fee to the exposition and guided tour. Departs 9 a.m., returns at 5:15 p.m.
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, stuffed cabbage; Tuesday, roasted pork with gravy ; Wednesday, Swedish meatballs with gravy; Thursday, turkey salad; Friday, lemon pepper pollock
CELEBRATION LUNCH — Monday is the Senior Center’s monthly celebration day. If you have a birthday or anniversary in April, the Friends of South Hadley’s Elderly will treat you to lunch. Reservations required. One guest only.
DONATIONS NEEDED — The Friends of South Hadley Elderly’s Fashion Boutique is accepting donations of new or gently used, clean spring and summer clothing and accessories. Donations may be dropped off in the Main office at the Senior Center during working hours. The boutique will be opening in May.
GRAND FRIENDS DAY – April 20, 12:30 p.m. Area youth will be at the Senior Center to answer any questions about your technology. Bring your IPods, tablets, cell phones or laptops. Learn how to send pictures and texts, Skype. Sign-up required.
MOVIE – Tuesday, 12:45 p.m., “Singing in the Rain”
COMPUTER CLASSES — Offered to those over 50; residency not required. Call 533-6889 for more information.
River Roll & Stroll – May 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Holyoke/ South Hadley River Roll & Stroll will include music, activities, art, food and run for all ages and will be held on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge.
SOUTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
210 College Highway
529-2105
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – April 13 from 10 to 11 a.m.
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
APRIL HIKE – Chuck Horn will lead the hike at Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary April 12 (bad weather date April 26). Visit the Eagles Nest area. Meet at Westhampton Woods at 1:30 p.m. to carpool. The hike will begin on South Park Street off of Route 10. Somewhat long but easy walk. Return by 3:45 p.m.
MONTHLY BREAKFASTS — The third Friday of each month at Westhampton Woods, Unit F. All are welcome between 8 and 9:30 a.m. for coffee cake or quick bread, hot cereal, coffee, tea, cocoa and conversation.
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
Trips
COUNTRY MUSIC LUNCHEON – Log Cabin, Holyoke, April 18. The “Truck Stop Troubadours” will be performing songs of the Grand Ole Opry. Tickets are $55, but group discount possible. For more information, contact Betty-Anne Gould 757-849-9995 or Ellie Scott 527-2335.