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
FREE HEALTH SEMINAR — by Dr. Frans Huijing, Thursday, 10:30 to noon. Glucose, hemoglobin, A1c and diet explained for people with diabetes.
MINDFULNESS-BASED RELAXATION — Thursday, 1:30–3 p.m. Marilyn McArthur, Ph.D., will guide us through various relaxation techniques. All welcome.
Bus trips
TANGLEWOOD — July 4. James Taylor concert will be followed by fireworks. Trip departs at 3:30 and returns at 11 p.m. $65 includes motorcoach, lawn ticket, gratuity. Plan to bring a chair or blanket and picnic.
BELCHERTOWN
SENIOR CENTER
60 State St.
323-0420”
DRINK WATER AND LIVE — Tuesday, 11 a.m. Amanda Abrams, a University of Massachusetts dietetic intern, will discuss the importance of drinking enough water and ideas that can make it enjoyable.
Travel
July 26 — Frank Sinatra tribute 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
TRIBUTE TO WWII HEROES — Presented by Small Planet Dancers, June 24, 3-5 p.m. Show at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall. Free, transportation provided for Easthampton 55+ who do not drive.
SUMMER BOCCE — Wednesdays, 9 a.m. at Nonotuck Park.
YOGA DANCE WORKSHOP— June 16, 10:30 a.m. to noon. $10 fee must be pre-paid.
Goshen Council
on Aging
40 Main St.
268-3316
ICE CREAM SOCIAL — Saturday, 2-4 p.m. in the upstairs dining room of the Town Hall. The Library and the Council on Aging will be teaming up with plenty of ice cream and toppings. This is open to everyone, so bring your children, grandchildren and neighbors.
FOOT CARE CLINIC — June 26 at 9 a.m. Cost is $30 at the town hall, and $40 for an in-home visit. Call Liz Loven at 268-7122 to make an appointment.
GRANBY COUNCIL
ON AGING
10 West State St.
467-3239
TRAVEL LOG – Travel the world without ever having to leave your seat. Thursday, 12:45 p.m., view presentation on Copper Canyon, Mexico. Light refreshment served.
S.A.L.T PICNIC – Tuesday at Dufresne Park. Lunch served at noon. $4. Reservations can be made at the Granby Senior Center.
HADLEY SENIOR
COMMUNITY CENTER
46 Middle St.
586-4023
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP — Every first and third Tuesday of the month, 10-11 a.m. Coffee and treats provided. : choosing care providers; Tuesday: managing difficult behaviors; July 3: end of life care.
Tyme4Spa — fabulous affordable facials and other services at the center, next available appointments are for Thursday and July 19; call the office to book it.
EATING WELL 101 — A mystery lunch trip, Wednesday, 11 a.m. This hands-on Eating Well 101 workshop will help you learn how to make healthier menu choices. Tickets Reservation required.
WEAR PURPLE DAY — Wednesday. June is Alzheimer’s and brain awareness month, raising awareness at the local level with informational materials that can help create space to promote brain health, educate about the signs of dementia and more. Serving purple Jell-O with whipped cream.
SHRED EVENT — Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Includes a free lunch. Sponsored by Hadley S.A.L.T./TRIAD.
SENIOR JEOPARDY — June 20, 1 p.m. Our senior savvy Jeopardy Game is a computerized game that tests your knowledge about scams, credit, senior law, and other issues that affect seniors..
NORTHAMPTON
SENIOR SERVICES
& SENIOR CENTER
67 Conz St.
587-1228
TUESDAY TEA — Relax, share in good conversation and enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee. Light refreshments served. 2:45-3:45 p.m.
MYSTERY BOOK CLUB — Join other mystery readers as they discuss mystery novels, the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Free with a scan card.
TRIPS — Coordinator Francine Frenier is available Monday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m. Call for more information.
The Gilded Age of the Berkshires — Thursday. Tour Ventfort Hall and The Mount. Buffet lunch on terrace at The Mount is included. $112.
July 10 – Tuesday Tour of Mark Twain Home and Wickham Gardens. Lunch at Promenade Shops on your own. Cost is $74.
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; WEDNESDAY: oven baked chicken; THURSDAY: shepherd’s pie with gravy; FRIDAY: baked salmon with lemon.
SOCIAL STROLL CLUB — For beginners, starts Tuesday at the center. All you need to join the Social Strollers is a good pair of walking shoes and a desire for fresh air and fun. Call 538-5042.
MOVIE TIME — Tuesday, 12:45, “All About Eve” (1950) with Betty Davis & Ann Baxter; June 27, “Jaws” from 5-7 p.m.
CREATE WITH THE CARLE — Art classes for adults, free to South Hadley residents. Wednesday, 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.
Travel Club
Williamstown Theatre Festival — June 28. Travel the Mohawk Trail and dine at the Historic Williams Inn on gourmet sandwiches. Features Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick in a comedy, “The Closet,” with Tony nominees Jessica Hetch and Brooks Ashmanskas. $125. Call Dolores Giroux at 536-2779.
SOUTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
210 College Highway
529-2105
SIP AND PAINT – June 25, 3 p.m. $20. The subject is sunflowers.
HEALTH FAIR – Wednesday from 10-noon.
WESTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
3 South Road
527-2404
STANLEY PARK TRIP, Thursday. Leaves the town parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Contact the senior center to sign-up. Picnic in the park provided by the COA and friends at the pavilion — participants must be dues-paid members of the Friends of the Westhampton Council on Aging and at least 60 years of age.