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
COOKING FOR ONE — May 1, 10-11:30 a.m. Free seminar presented by Western Massachusetts Food Bank. Learn about nutrition, food labels, and how to preserve food in a safe way. Please register in advance.
MUSICAL SHOWCASE — “Country Rebels and Icons” with Eric Weld and Donna Lee, May 18, 2 p.m.
PRACTICE ENGLISH — Especially for seniors who are immigrants and English-language-learners, Mondays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Facilitated by a volunteer from Center for New Americans who can help you learn about the senior center. Contact: info@cnam.org 413-587-0084
CREATIVE CRAFTS — Fridays from 1-3 p.m. Friday, 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
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
SPRING FLING WORKSHOP — with organizing professional Becky Martin, Tuesday, 10 a.m.
MOVIE — Wednesday, 12:30 p.m., “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.”
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC – Estela from Judy’s Angels Care will be here Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. in our wellness room for free blood pressure checks.
CINCO DE MAYO LUNCH – Join us for appetizers, quesadillas, a margarita ‘mocktail’ and entertainment provided by Bill Shontz, May 4 starting at 10 a.m. $4. Call Katy at extension 501 starting April 30 to reserve your seat.
Travel — Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 323-0420 ext. 513.
July 26 — Frank Sinatra at Quidnesse Country Club in Rhode Island. Choice of lobster or filet mignon. $99. A deposit of $20 will hold your seat.
EASTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING/
ENRICHMENT CENTER
19 Union St.
527-6151
FOOT CARE — Specially trained foot care nurses will offer services Wednesday. Call for an appointment. Residents $35, non-residents $45. One time assessment fee for new clients $15.
DAFFODIL LUNCHEON — Wednesday, noon. Join us for a lunch of quiche, salad, rolls and daffodil yellow cake. Daffodil to take home. $5, please register by Thursday.
COFFEE STATION — Self-serve coffee, teas, and cocoa available, 50 cents per cup. You may bring your own lunch to eat in the cafe area.
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.
Outlook Farms, Monday, departs 10 a.m. Van cost $5.
Goshen Council
on Aging
40 Main St.
268-3316
FOOT CARE CLINIC — Tuesday, 9 a.m. $30 at the Town Hall, and $40 for an in-home visit. Call Liz Loven at 268-7122 to make an appointment.
VINTAGE COUNTRY — Old Country Road performs Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Town Hall. Takes folks back to the golden years of country music. Free and open to the public, all ages welcome. Refreshments provided by the Goshen COA.
GARDENING — April 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This session on perennials includes a general overview and include time for questions, and crafting of a bird house from a dried gourd. $5.
GRANBY COUNCIL
ON AGING
10 West State St.
467-3239
FIRE DEPT. HISTORY — May 3, 12:30 p.m. The Granby Fire Department Presents: “A History of the Department and its Most Memorable Events.” The fire department and firefighters association are celebrating their 80th anniversary.
APRIL MOVIE — “Wonder,” Thursday, 1 p.m. Starring Jacob Tremblay, Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson.
DINING OUT WITH KIM — Wednesday, 11 a.m. Bob’s Country Kitchen in Lanesboro. Van ride is $5; lunch cost is on your own.
FOOT CARE — Thursday, 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.
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
EATING WELL CLASS — celebrate earth day with healthy salads, Tuesday, 12:30 pm. Class limited to 10 people, please reserve your tickets. $4 ingredients charge.
BIRTHDAY ICE CREAM SOCIAL, Friday, 2 p.m. If you celebrate your birthday this month or would like to celebrate with others, you are invited to our party. Live Entertainment. Bring a friend.
HOSPICE 101 — Dispelling the Myths of Hospice Care, May 1, 10:45 a.m. Coffee and sweets. Find out more about Hospice and what services they can provide. Hosted by Hospice Life Care Holyoke VNA. Please sign up.
LUNCH & LEARN — May 3, noon. Audiologist Dr. Gail Brown, from Alber Hearing Services in Greenfield will be hosting a presentation on the importance of hearing health. Registration required.
MEMORIES OF OUR LIVES — One of the gifts we can give our families is our memories. If you are interested in writing about your life for yourself or others, come to the group Memories of Our Lives on May 8 at 2 pm..
MY PLATE — Presentation by Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, May 9, 1 p.m. Will discuss the benefits of a well-balanced diet, importance of reading food labels, and healthy lifestyle choices.
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.
Highland Valley
Elder Services
586-2000
Meals provided for the following community dining sites on weekdays:
Amherst, Bangs Community Center, 259-3164, 70 Boltwood Walk; Hadley, Hadley Community Senior Center, 586-1910, 46 Middle St.; Hatfield, Hatfield Senior Center, 247-9003, 59 Main St.; Northampton, Walter Salvo House, 584-6784, 81 Conz St.; Williamsburg, Williamsburg Senior Center, 268-8407, 141 Main St., Haydenville (meals served only Tuesday through Thursday).
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 — Monday, 1:30 p.m., “Molly’s Game.”
HEALTH & SAFETY FAIR — Free event focused on the health and safety of local seniors, their families, and the community, May 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information, demonstrations, displays and more.
DOCUMENT SHRED DAY — April 28 in the Senior Center parking lot. Maximum of three document boxes per car. No metal clips, electronics, rubber bands or household items. Donation will benefit Northampton Senior Services. From 9 a.m., until truck is full, or until 11 a.m.
TRIPS — Coordinator Francine Frenier is available Monday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m. Call for more information.
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: spaghetti and meatballs; TUESDAY: stuffed cabbage with sauce; WEDNESDAY: oven baked chicken; THURSDAY: shepherd’s pie with gravy; FRIDAY: baked salmon with lemon
MOVIE — Tuesday, 12:45, “Grumpy Old Men.”
CREATE WITH THE CARLE — Art classes for adults, free to South Hadley residents. Wednesdays, 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.
SENIOR SAVVY JEOPARDY CHALLENGE — Wednesday, 10:45 a.m. Northwestern D.A. David Sullivan will ask questions about how to avoid scams, protect your finances, and other senior consumer issues. Test your knowledge and win prizes.
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
SENIOR THEATER — April 30, 1 p.m., at First Congo Church.
VIRTUAL TOUR — of the Massachusetts State House with State Sen. Don Humason, April 23, 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 Westhampton Woods, Unit F, Wednesdays at 9 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.