All of the senior centers listed below have a full slate of weekly activities that are detailed on their websites. Following is a sampling of what they offer.
The centers will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day.
AMHERST SENIOR
CENTER
Bangs Community Center
70 Boltwood Walk
259-3060
NAME THAT TUNE —Sing-along with Steve is held the first and third Mondays of the month from 11 to 11:45 a.m. in the large activity room. Sept. 12, hand chime workshop; Sept. 19, children’s songs
BOOM or BUST – Music with Doug Schmolze, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. Explore vintage songs from the “jazz age” 1920s (Boom) and the 1930s (Bust). Composers such as Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and Harold Arlen are represented, and a presentation provides images to accompany each song.
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.
Bus trips:
Sept. 10, New York (Bronx)Botanical Gardens
Sept. 29, Eastern States Exposition, Springfield
Sept. 30, Multiband Pops at UMass Fine Arts Center, Amherst
Oct. 10, Lake Winnipesaukee Fall Foliage Train Ride with turkey Dinner Onboard
Oct. 11, Boston Symphony afternoon concert at Boston Symphony Hall
Travel:
May 13-19, 2017, Spotlight on Barcelona, Spain
BELCHERTOWN
SENIOR CENTER
60 State St.
323-0420
MOVIES – Wednesdays, 12:30. Sept. 14, “Eye In The Sky”; Sept. 28, Sundance Festival Movie “Little Men”
FLU/ PNEUMONIA VACCINE – Clinic is Sept. 16 from noon to 2 p.m. Bring your medical card and your Medicare card to the clinic. Call Susan at 323-0420 ext 501 or see John at the Stop & Shop pharmacy for more info.
90 PLUS PARTY – Sept. 21 at 10 a.m., annual 90 plus birthday party, honoring Belchertown residents. Each celebrant can bring one guest to the event free of charge. A bulletin board of all the “birthday babies” will be up for everyone to see. If you have a picture of yourself when you were a “wee little one” we would love to make a copy of it. Stop in and we’ll do it on the spot. If you are 90 or older and have not received an invitation please call us. Don’t forget to RSVP.
HALLOWEEN CRAFTS – Join in some ghostly fun Sept. 29, 6 p.m. Bring a pair of scissors, a 2-liter soda bottle and a canning or spaghetti sauce jar, plus a cookie sheet to create and transport your creations. We will supply the rest of the materials. Call to make reservations.
Tuesday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 323-0420 ext. 513
Dec. 8, Jimmy Sturr Christmas Show, $81
EASTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING/
ENRICHMENT CENTER
19 Union St.
527-6151
Fashion Show – By Little Black Dress, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 and include light refreshments. A door prize of $50 to spend on clothes from the sponsor will awarded, and raffles will be held. Clothes will be available for purchase. Proceeds to benefit the Friends of the ECOA, Inc. Please call for tickets.
Dementia series – Thursdays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.:
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior, Sept. 15, sign up by Sept. 12; Safety & Driving Concerns, Sept. 22, Sign up by Sept. 19.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP — Second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Call Linda Talbot
VAN TRIPS
TRAVEL CLUB
Travel Club group leaders: Ginni Hurteau and Marilyn Parmenter 527-6151 ext. 17
HADLEY SENIOR
COMMUNITY CENTER
46 Middle St.
586-4023
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH — Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
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. starting Sept. 12. $6 per class payable to instructor.
Tai chi basics – Four-week refresher, Mondays from Sept. 12 through Oct 3, 1 to 1:30 p.m., free.
Tai Chi – Mondays at 1:30, $4 per class, payable one week in advance.
Fun and Fit – Aerobic and small weights workout, Mondays at 3, starts Sept. 26, $3 per class, pay one month in advance.
Osteo Exercise — Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15 a.m, Free.
POLKA FESTIVAL – Sept. 11, featuring the Eddie Forman Orchestra. 1:30: Fire Chief Michael Spanknebel introduces a 9/11 commemoration. 2 to 4 p.m., polka music. 1 to 5 p.m., refreshments, games and face painting.
This free event is sponsored by the Polish American Citizen’s Club. All ages welcome! Bring a lawn chair. Chicken-to-Go tickets are available for $10 at the COA for the legion’s annual fundraiser that day on the other side of the field. Noon and 4 p.m. pick up.
WINE TASTING and TUNES – Sept. 22, 6 to 8 p.m. Advance tickets now available for $15, will be $20 at the door. Free raffle ticket with each admission. Sponsored by 4 Seasons Liquors and the Center for Extended Care in Amherst.
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, MA 01035.
NORTHAMPTON
SENIOR SERVICES
& SENIOR CENTER
67 Conz St.
587-1228
GROUP SING – Wednesday, 7 p.m. Join the A-E-I-O-Ukes and sing along with 18 ukelele players. Singers and non-singers welcome
CONSUMER RIGHTS — Presentation, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. Join Massachusetts Department of Transportation reps and Cable’s consumer division to discuss consumer protections, discounts, and questions. Free.
LINE DANCING – Tuesdays, Sept. 13 to Oct. 4, 11 a.m. Joan Anderson teaches line dancing to favorite songs from the 30s to the 80s. No partner necessary. $20 Northampton seniors, $25 for out of town and those ages 55 to 59 for the four classes, or pay a one-time drop in fee.
SWIMMING — Sundays , 11:30 a.m. to 4, senior swim time at JFK’s Aquatic Family Center. Free for Northampton seniors, $4 for non-residents age 55 and up.
PITCH — Tuesday and Sept. 20, 1 p.m. If you are not familiar with the game, feel free to come and learn to play.
TRIPS — Coordinator Francine Frenier is available Monday afternoons from noon to 4 p.m. Call for more information.
BIG E – Sept. 21. $10 for Northampton residents and $12 for out of town residents. All ages are welcome. Includes bus transportation and entrance fee. Performance by The Cowsills. Sign up by Sept. 14.
Oktoberfest celebration, New Hampshire, Oct. 4. Entertainment by a German Oompah Band and a delicious family-style luncheon. Cost is $87. Sign up deadline is Sept. 4
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.
Tuesday, roasted turkey with gravy; Wednesday, barbequed chicken; Thursday, cold plate: turkey salad; Friday, potato crusted pollock.
DONATIONS WANTED — The Friends of the South Hadley Elderly’s Fashion Boutique are currently accepting donations of new and/or clean, gently used summer and fall apparel and accessories. Donations may be dropped off in the main office at the center between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
COMPUTER CLASSES — Offered to those over 50; no residence required. Call 533-6889 for more information.
Oktoberfest, New Britain, Connecticut. Oct. 18, $89 includes scenic foliage train ride, luncheon, German entertainment. For more information contact Howie Walsh at 593-6286.
SOUTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
210 College Highway
529-2105
Blood Pressure clinic – Thursday, 10 to 11 a.m., free
DEMENTIA SERIES — Effective Communication Strategies, Thursday, sign up by Tuesday;
Understanding Dementia-Related Behavior — Sept. 15, sign up by Sept. 12; presentations of the The Many Challenges of Dementia series, held 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Easthampton Senior Center.
Luncheon and Elder Law Program – Sept. 9, noon. Veterans’ Aid and Attendance Benefits presented by Attorney Cynthia Lee Andersen. $10 per person for lunch, sign up by Sept. 7. The Elder Law program is offered free of charge.
Silver Aerobics & Strength Classes— Mondays, Sept. 12 through Oct. 24, 9 a.m. $21 per person for the 6 class session. Sign up by Sept. 6.
Group Sustainable Eating/Weight Loss Program – Mondays, Sept. 12 through Nov. 7, 2 to 3 p.m. $150 per person for the 8 class session. Sign up by Sept. 6.
Flu Clinic – Sept. 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., provided by Rite Aid. Please sign up for an appointment by Sept. 7.
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 at 9 a.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m.
TRIPS
Sept. 23 9 a.m., Northfield Riverboat Cruise. $10 van fare, $11 age 62 and over for cruise. Sign up by Sept. 21.
Sept. 30, 11 a.m., Atkins Farms Country Market. $5. Sign up by Sept. 28.
WESTHAMPTON
COUNCIL ON AGING
12 South Road
527-0142
FOOT CARE – Nurse Diane Roeder will be available Thursday beginning at 10:30 a.m. To make an appointment, contact her at droeder@gmail.com
WALKING GROUP & HIKES – Walkers meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. at the parking lot in the center of town. You can walk as much or as little as you like. The hikes take place around our local area and are led by local folks.
KNITTING GROUP — Monday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the library. Everyone welcome.
BOARD & CARD GAMES — Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. at Westhampton Woods
COFFEE & SOCIAL TIME — Wednesdays, 10 a.m. at the library.