Northampton Council on Aging

Weather Information: If you are in doubt if the Northampton Senior Center is open or closed, or wondering if a program, activity or service is canceled due to the weather, tune in to WHMP - AM 1400 on your radio or TV channels 3, 22 or 40. Many times the Northampton Schools are closed but that doesn’t mean that city departments, including the Senior Center, are closed. If you drive to the Senior Center and there is a daytime storm, please park in the rear parking lot in either the far right or the far left row, so that the lot can be accessible to snow plows. And remember, if you have a public sidewalk abutting your property, and you are responsible for keeping it clear of snow, it must be shoveled within 24 hours of a snowstorm.

Tuesday Movies: Northampton residents ages 55 and up are invited to enjoy free movies at 1 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Senior Center. Popcorn and beverages are provided. Call 587-1228 for more information.

Massage & Bodyworks Clinics: Bodywork and massage clinics are offered at the Northampton Senior Center on some Mondays, from 1-3:30 p.m., for Northampton seniors and their caregivers. The clinics are offered through the Hands- on Elders Program. Licensed clinicians provide the services. The fee is $10. Registration is required. Sign up at the front desk of the Senior Center, at 67 Conz Street. Call 587-1228 for more information.

Day Trips to Foxwoods Casino: Day trips to Foxwoods’s casino are held on the second Wednesday of each month. The cost for the trip is $22, which includes transportation, bonus coupons and driver’s tip.

Pizza with the Mayor: All Northampton residents are invited to enjoy pizza with Mayor Higgins on the second Tuesday of each month, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Mayor will bring the pizza; you bring your questions or just join her for lunch. For more information please contact the Northampton Senior Center at 587-1228.

Foot Care Clinics: Dr. Michael Coby offers foot clinics on the third Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m -1 p.m. at the Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz Street. His fee for this service is $25. To make an appointment, please call the Senior Center at 587-1228.

Free Blood Pressure Clinics: Free blood pressure clinics are held on the first Tuesday of each month, from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. at the Northampton Senior Center. The Cooley Dickinson Hospital Auxiliary sponsors the clinics. The service is offered on a walk- in basis. For more information, please call the social worker at 587-1226.

Low Vision Support Group: The Low Vision Support Group meets the first Wednesday of the month, March through December, from 12-2 p.m., at the Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz Street. There is no fee for this support group and transportation is provided. For more information, please call the social worker at 587-1226.

Brown Bag Food for Elders: Brown Bag distributions are held on the Second Thursday of the month, from 10-11 a.m., at the Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz Street. The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Brown Bag Food For Elders program offers a free monthly bag of groceries for elders living in Western Massachusetts. The Food Bank delivers food to seniors or community center partners (like the Senior Center), where volunteers work to assemble bags. Each bag contains approximately 12 meals and includes a healthy mix of protein, vegetables, fruits, dairy and grains, along with an occasional dessert item. When available, fresh produce is also included. If you are a senior living on a limited income, you probably qualify for the Program. For more information, please call the social worker at 587-1226 or the Food Bank at (413) 247-9738.

Free Community Concerts: Enjoy musical performances on Sundays at the Northampton Senior Center. All of the concerts are free and everyone is invited to attend. For more information please contact the Northampton Senior Center at 587-1228.

Senior Center Cookbook on Sale Now: Fans of cooking and the Senior Center can now purchase a copy of the “Keepsake Cook Book-Recipes and Remembrances” at the Senior Center. The cookbook includes a wide array of delicious recipes, which were donated by Northampton seniors, Senior Center volunteers and area residents. Many of the recipes come with remembrances in the form of stories about the recipes and there are also photographs of Northampton and Senior Center people and events. Recipes in the cookbook will include breakfast items, appetizers and snacks, soups and salads, side dishes, main dishes, breads, baked goods and desserts. There are also a wide array of cookies and candies, as well as a selection of holiday favorites. In addition, the cookbook has some unusual recipes including everything from homemade root beer to relishes to seasoned salt. Cookbooks are $12 each. Proceeds from the sale of the cookbook will benefit the programs, services and initiatives of the Northampton Council on Aging and Senior Center. Please consider purchasing copies of the “Keepsake Cook Book-Recipes and Remembrances” for yourself as well as for family members and friends to enjoy. For more information about the cookbook, please call the Senior Center at 587-1228.

Play Reading Group: All seniors welcome to join reading excerpts from several plays. The group meets on the first Friday of every month, from 2-4 p.m. The facilitator is Roy Faudree of No Theatre and Young @ Heart. Free. Donations welcome to offset printing costs. Open to all seniors.

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