Special Events

Massage and Bodyworks Clinics planned for May & June

Bodywork and massage clinics are offered for Northampton seniors and their caregivers, through the Hands- on Elders Program. Licensed clinicians provide the services. Upcoming clinic dates are Monday, May 17, and June 7 & 21, from 1-3:30 p.m. The fee for a session is $10. Pre-registration is required. Sign up at the front desk of the Senior Center.

 

Foot care clinics on May 19 & June 16

Dr. Michael Coby will offer foot clinics at the Senior Center on the third Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Upcoming clinic dates are May 19 & June 16. Dr. Coby’s fee is $25. To make an appointment, call 587-1228.

 

Genealogy Workshops start May 19

Local author & historian, Susan Well, will facilitate two 3-week genealogy search workshops in May & July. Participants will learn how to use the Internet to do thorough genealogy searches. There is a $10 registration fee for Northampton seniors & $15 for non-Northampton seniors and ages 55 & up.

 

Nature Photography class starts May 19

Heather Katsoulis will facilitate a 6-week digital photography course focused on the outdoors. The class will be held on Wednesdays, May 19- June 23, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

 

Low Vision Support Group meets May 6 & June 3

The Low Vision Support Group meets the first Thursday of the month from 12-2 p.m. There is no fee and transportation is provided. Call Michele at 587-1226 for more information.

 

16th Annual Party in the Park on June 3

Celebrate sunshine, springtime, delicious food and great friends at the Council on Aging’s annual Party in the Park. The event will be held at Look Park on Thursday, June 3, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. All Northampton seniors are invited to take part in the Party in the Park, which is held to celebrate seniors, especially centenarians. All of the city’s centenarians (ages 100 and older) are honored during the event. Special representatives from various governmental bodies will be on hand to issue celebratory citations. Highlights for the Party in the Park will include musical entertainment, prizes and a picnic lunch. The meal will feature freshly grilled hamburgers, potato salad, cold slaw and chips, with birthday cake for dessert. Zack Danziger will play guitar and sing. He performs all kinds of music and will invites the seniors to sing along. Because of the limited space, tickets are limited to Northampton seniors (age 60 and older). Tickets are $7 per person. Party in the Park always sells out quickly, so Northampton seniors are encouraged to get their tickets early. Please check out the flyer: See flyer.

 

You Heard it Here Workshops in May, June & July

Northampton seniors are invited to take part in a series of free informational workshops.

• A workshop on balance testing and a Biodex demonstration will be held on Friday, May 14, 1-2 p.m. Physical therapists from Cooley Dickinson Hospital will provide a variety of balance testing to participants as well as a demonstration of their new Biodex Balance Training System. Participants will also receive information and tips on falls prevention as well as any recommendations for follow up. Pre-registration is required. Call 587-1228. This program is free and open to everyone.
• An exercise & diabetes management workshop will be held on Friday June 11, 1-2 p.m. Cooley Dickinson Hospital will present a workshop on diabetes and exercise. Pre-registration is required. Call 587-1228. This program is free and open to everyone.
• A workshop on advances in joint replacement will be held on Thursday, July 15, 1-2 p.m. Dr. Henry Drinker, from Cooley Dickinson Hospital, will present information on the most recent advances in joint replacement. Participants must sign up by June 30 to ensure that this event takes place. Pre-registration is required. Call 587-1228. This program is free and open to everyone.

 

Sunday Concert Series

Enjoy a musical performance by the Florence Community Band at a free community concert on Sunday, May 16, 2 p.m., at the Northampton Senior Center. The concert will be held from 2-3 p.m. and everyone is invited to attend. The performance is part of a series of free community concerts at the Senior Center, which is located at 67 Conz Street in Northampton. The next concert in the series will be on Sunday, June 6, at 2 p.m., when the Horse Mountain Jazz Band will perform. For more information please contact the Northampton Senior Center at 587-1228. See flyer.

 

Pizza with the Major

Enjoy pizza and conversation with Mayor Higgins on Friday, May 14 & June 11, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Senior Center. This event is free and open to all Northampton residents. Check out the flyer for more info: See flyer.

 

Sun Catchers workshop starts June 9

Snow Farm instructor Pat Hayes will lead a workshop on sun catchers on June 9 & 16, from 1- 3:30 p.m. Create a silk hoop sun catcher of your own design! The fee is $30 for Northampton seniors & $35 for non-Northampton seniors and all other ages. An additional $10 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class. No previous painting experience is necessary. Read about Pat Hayes at fastnetmedia.com/finelycraftedlife

 

Back Care Basics class starts June 16

Jessica Berger, RN-RYT will teach a class designed to heal or prevent back pain. The class will run for six weeks on Wednesdays, from June 16 – July 21 from 1-2 p.m. The fee is $30 for Northampton seniors and $35 for ages 55 & up and non-Northampton seniors.

 

Father’s Day Cruise on June 17

The Council on Aging and Senior Center has plans to celebrate the city’s senior men at a Father’s Day event. On Thursday, June 17, Northampton men are invited to take part in a Father’s Day Cruise. The cruise is open to all Northampton senior men, and each is invited to bring along one guest. Cruise participants will meet up at the Senior Center at 10 a.m. and use the NCOA’s vans to drive to South Hadley, then take a one-hour cruise on the Connecticut River aboard the Lady Bea, followed by lunch on your own at the Dockside Restaurant. The Father’s Day event is being offered free of charge. However, there is a $4 registration fee and space is very limited. Registration begins May 3. For those who can’t take part in the Father’s Day Cruise, there will be a cruise on the Lady Bea and lunch on July 25. It is $15 per person, self-drive. Call the Senior Center for more information at 587-1228.

 

Brown Bag Food for Elders on May 7 & June 4

The Brown Bag distribution for Northampton normally takes place from 10-11 a.m. on the first Friday of every month at the Senior Center. Each bag contains approximately 12 meals and includes a healthy mix of protein, vegetables, fruits, dairy and grains along with an occasional dessert item. If you are a senior living on a limited income, you probably qualify. Call The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts at 247-9738 or Michele at 587-1226.

 

Free hearing clinic on June 2

Walter Nowak, of the Avada Hearing Care Clinic, will provide free hearing clinics and hearing aid cleanings for area seniors on the first Wednesday of every other month. Upcoming clinics will be held on Wednesday, June 2 & Aug. 4, 1-3 p.m. Call the Senior Center at 587-1228 for an appointment.

 

Senior Center seeks recipes for cookbook

Thanks to a new fundraising effort, supporting the Senior Center can be as easy as sharing a favorite family recipe. Volunteers and staff at the Council on Aging are working to create a Northampton Senior Center Cookbook. Categories will include: appetizers & snacks, bread & baked goods, soups & salads, main dishes, side dishes, vegetables, holiday specialties, beverages, desserts, and cookies & candies. In addition to recipes, participants are also invited to share the stories that are associated with those recipes — such as how they came up with a particular recipe, why, or for whom. Sharing your delicious creations will help support programs and services at the Senior Center. Recipe forms are available at the Senior Center and in Elder Vision. Click here for a printable copy of the recipe form. Recipes are due by August 6. You can also help with the project in other ways. Charlene Madsen and Olivine Lococo are in charge of the cookbook project and the Cookbook Committee would be glad to welcome more members. Help is also needed for data entry, compiling and organizing recipes and many other tasks. For more information, please call Council on Aging Director Patte Shaughnessy at 587-1231.

 

Dances at the Senior Center on May 29 & June 26

The Senior Center will host dances featuring live music on Saturday, May 29 and Saturday, June 26, from 7:30-10 p.m. All ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. The fee is $7 per person. Pay at the door. Proceeds benefit Senior Center programs and services.

 

Ice Cream Social and Karaoke on July 13

Northampton seniors are invited to enjoy a free ice cream sundae while listening to or participating in Karaoke on Tuesday, July 13, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. There is no cost but pre-registration is required.

 

Tag Sale planned for July 10

Clean out your attic and de-clutter your home for a good cause by donating your unwanted treasures to the Council on Aging & Senior Center for the 7th annual Ceil Goral Tag Sale. Proceeds support Senior Center programs and services. The Tag Sale will be held on Saturday, July 10, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Senior Center. The sale typically features a wide range of items at very affordable prices. It is free and open to the public. Donations are the key to the tag sale’s success. So community members are ask to donate items that they do not use. In general, the most popular items are things that other people need and will use. The NCOA will accept household items, jewelry, small pieces of furniture, children’s games, toys and collectibles for the tag sale. The Senior Center’s Coffee Shop will have beverages and food items for sale on the day of the tag sale and many of the Senior Center’s dedicated volunteers will be on hand to help people. Donations for the tag sale will be accepted starting June 29, on weekdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m., 3-4 p.m. or by appointment We cannot accept donations of books, clothing or large appliances for this event. The Council on Aging is also seeking volunteers to help price the items, to help set up and to help out on the day of the event. For more information about volunteering, contact Diana Damon at 587-1232.

 

 

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