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
MUSICAL SHOWCASE — “Swinging on a Star” with Roger Tincknell, April 20, 2 p.m. “Country Rebels and Icons” with Eric Weld and Donna Lee, May 18, 2 p.m.
BETTER BALANCE —Stay on your feet seminar, April 19, 10-11 a.m. This talk examines who is at risk for falls, causes, and prevention and safety tips.
CREATIVE CRAFTS — Fridays from 1-3 p.m. Friday, macrame bookmark sampler; April 20, origami birds, hearts, flowers; April 27, button jewelry. $1 donation for materials. If you have questions, please call Laurene at 345-8754.
NOT JUST ANY LINE DANCING — Tuesdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m., with Anastasia Christie. $5 per class, payable to the instructor. Beginners can start at any class; no advance registration necessary.
SENIOR CRAFT WORKSHOPS — Fridays, 9-11 a.m. Crafters work on projects of their own choosing. Instruction (upon request) and refreshments. Donated items are sold to raise funds for center programs. Contact Parvin Niroomand, craft club director, at 218-5093. Many free craft supplies are available.
WALK and CHAT — A weekly social activity, held Mondays in Hadley. Meets at 9:30 a.m. when the weather is good at the entrance to the Norwottuck Bike Trail behind Panera/Whole Foods. If it is rainy, meets at the Hampshire Mall Target entrance.
FOLK DANCING — Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m. Instructor Eva Goldwater teaches all dances. Exercise your mind as well as your body with a gentle, weight-bearing activity. If you can walk, you can do these dances. Newcomers can join at any time. No fee.
Bus trips
Mark Twain & Harriet Beecher Stowe Homes in Hartford, Connecticut, and lunch at Hofbrauhaus German Restaurant in West Springfield, April 21. Departs 8 a.m., returns 3 p.m. $68 includes tours of two historical homes, motorcoach, gratuity. You order and pay for your own lunch.
BRONX ZOO in New York, May 11. Departs 8 a.m., returns 10 p.m. $110 includes admission, motorcoach, gratuity.
BELCHERTOWN
SENIOR CENTER
60 State St.
323-0420
MOVIE — Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., “Victoria & Abdul.”
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – Estela from Judy’s Angels Care will be here April 25 from 9-10 a.m. in our wellness room for free blood pressure checks.
Travel — Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 323-0420 ext. 513.
April 17 — Country Jamboree with the music of Pasty Cline, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard and Tammy Wynette. Reagle Music Theatre, Waltham. $48.
EASTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING/
ENRICHMENT CENTER
19 Union St.
527-6151
DAFFODIL LUNCHEON — April 25, noon. Join us for a lunch of quiche, salad, rolls and daffodil yellow cake. Daffodil to take home. $5, please register by Thursday.
BINGO — Tuesdays from 12:45-3 p.m. Please arrive no later than 12:30 p.m. to purchase your cards. 50 cents per person per week.
VAN TRIPS — Costs shown are for transportation only.
Big Y shopping, every Tuesday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., $3.
GRANBY COUNCIL
ON AGING
10 West State St.
467-3239
SPAGHETTI SUPPER — Sponsored by The Friends of Granby’s Elderly. April 19, 4:30 -6:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. $8 per person, $9 take out, and 1/2 price for. kids under 10. Purchase tickets in advance at the senior center.
TRAVEL LOG — Travel the world without ever having to leave your seat. Traveling to Israel April 19, 12:45 p.m.
FIRE DEPT. PRESENTATION — A history of the department and its most memorable events. Speaker Todd Carpenter, a 37 year veteran of the department, will speak on May 3 at noon.
APRIL MOVIE — “Wonder,” April 26, 1 p.m. Starring Jacob Tremblay, Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson.
DINING OUT W/ KIM — April 25, 11 a.m. Bob’s Country Kitchen in Lanesboro. Van ride is $5; lunch cost is on your own.
FOOT CARE — April 19, call for an appointment.
BALLROOM DANCING — Lessons on Fridays at 1 p.m. Instructor: Emily Foxtrot. Class will be $5 per person; singles and couples welcome. For more information call 467-3239.
AARP TAX PREPARATION — The center is accepting names for the AARP Tax Preparation.
FOOD PANTRY — The senior center food pantry is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
State Rep. Solomon Goldstein-Rose — Office hours at the council on aging on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon.
HADLEY SENIOR
COMMUNITY CENTER
46 Middle St.
586-4023
ARTY CARDS — Tuesday, 2 p.m. $12 cost covers the cost of materials for five gorgeous cards for any occasion. No need for prior experience or artistic ability. Class is limited to 14 people. Please sign up at the center.
LEGAL & FINANCIALSEMINAR — presented by Alzheimers Association, Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Elder Law Attorney Todd Ratner will give a presentation on issues to consider and how to put effective plans in place. Reserve your spot.
PROTECTION FROM MEDICARE FRAUD — Come meet a representative of the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program on Tuesday from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
TAX CLINICS — Hadley COA is now scheduling tax clinics. Call the center as soon as possible as appointments go quickly.
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.
NORTHAMPTON
SENIOR SERVICES
& SENIOR CENTER
67 Conz St.
587-1228
ARTIST OF MONTH — John Riley. “Capturing the Flow: From Nebulae to Jellyfish,” is a collection of bold, dynamic paintings on display at the senior center this month.
MOVIE MONDAY – April 23, 1:30 p.m., “Molly’s Game.”
TRIPS — Coordinator Francine Frenier is available Monday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m. Call for more information.
Chicopee’s Polish Center of Discovery & Learning, April 20. A unique museum filled with 10 rooms of Polish history, emigration and culture. $36 includes bus transportation, admission, and driver gratuity. Enjoy a German-fare lunch on your own at the Munich House in Chicopee prior to the museum stop. Sign up early; seats are limited.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, June 26 to 28. Two shows, “Jesus” at Sight & Sound Theater and “The Wizard of Oz” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. $434 with double occupancy. Pay in installments or pay in full by April 5 and receive a $25 discount. $50 deposit.
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: Barbecued chicken; TUESDAY: French meat pie; WEDNESDAY: Cheese lasagna; THURSDAY: Roast turkey with gravy; FRIDAY: Broccoli quiche
CREATE WITH THE CARLE — Art classes for adults, free to South Hadley residents. April 25 to June 13, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Enrollment limited to 15. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a range of techniques for creating collage materials and collage. Call 559-6307 to reserve your place.
WATERCOLOR CLASSES — Thursdays at 10 a.m. Watercolor artist and teacher Tina Addison can help you develop a love of painting in a fun atmosphere. $4 per class. Drop-ins and beginners welcome.
MEMORIES CAFE — Meets second Tuesday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m. A welcoming place for people with memory loss to spend time with family or a friend. Experienced facilitators, support, activities, lending library for caregivers, coffee and snack. Participants may stay for lunch. Call 538-5042 to inquire.
SOUTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
210 College Highway
529-2105
SONGBIRDS — with John Root, Tuesday, 11 a.m.
HEALTHY BONES AND BALANCE — Tuesdays, 9 a.m. and Thursdays, 11 a.m.
LUNCH BUNCH — Soup social or pizza, every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
MAH-JONGG and Mexican train dominoes, Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
BINGO — Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
WESTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
3 South Road
527-2404
BOARD & CARD GAMES — Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. at Westhampton Woods.
SPRING CHAIR YOGA — A 10-week series at the library, Wednesdays at 8 a.m.
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.
COFFEE & SOCIAL TIME — Wednesdays, 10 a.m. at the library.