Special Events

Annual Ceil Goral Tag Sale

Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 am to 3 pm at The Senior Center, 67 Conz Street. Great stuff from attics all over town! Donations will be accepted at the Senior Center starting Monday, Sept. 24.

 

7th Annual Harvest Dinner Dance

Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Senior Center, 67 Conz Street. Dinner, Dancing, Door Prizes and Fun! $15 per person and tickets must be purchased in advance. Please contact the Council on Aging at 587-1228 or Hank Kowalski at 584-8824.

 

Annual Holiday Craft Fair

Sunday, November 18 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Smith Vocational School, 80 Locust St. More than 65 exhibitors featuring a wonderful array of fabric and wood crafts, ceramics, photography, stenciling, clothing, stained glass, baskets, jewelry, dolls, dried flowers, live wreaths, Christmas items. Raffles and Bake Sale.

 

Farmers' Market Coupons

A limited number of farmers’ market coupons are now available free to qualifying Northampton senior citizens. The coupons will be distributed at the Northampton Council on Aging, 240 Main Street, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. They will be available on a first come, first served basis. To be eligible, a person must be at least 60 years old and have limited income, as evidenced by eligibility for, or enrollment in, a program such as Medicaid, Supplementary SSI, Section 8 Housing, Food Stamps, or Energy Assistance. Disabled individuals under age 60, living in elder housing and receiving nutrition program benefits are also eligible. The coupons are worth $10 at participating farmers’ markets for the purchase of fresh, unprocessed, fruits and vegetables. The Farmers’ Market Program for Elders is coordinated through the Mass. Dept. of Agricultural Resources in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office of Elderly Health and Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Highland Valley Elder Services.

 

National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Check out the pictures from NCOA's participation in National Senior Health & Fitness Day.

 

Party in the Park

Check out the pictures from NCOA's annual Party in the Park which was held on May 24.

 

Pot O' Luck Luncheon

Check out the pictures from NCOA's annual Pot O' Luck Luncheon which was held on March 15.

 

Capital Campaign

A Capital Campaign is now underway to raise $500,000 to pay for the furnishing of the new Senior Center. See what is needed. You may see a room or an item on the building plan that you would like to sponsor or, if not, to simply donate to the grand total.

 

Relatives of Seniors with Mental Illness

A new support group for relatives of seniors with mental illness is now forming. For details, call Jennifer at 413-587-1228.

 

Movie Club Forming

Would you like to go to the movie theater with a small group? Either car-pooling or with the COA van? Then please call the Northampton Council on Aging at 587-1228 and sign up for the upcoming MOVIE CLUB. Ideas welcome on where and when to go. Call today and throw your name into the mix!

 

Open Swim time at Clarke School for Northampton seniors offered

The Northampton Council on Aging has arranged with Clarke School for use of its heated indoor swimming pool and changing rooms for Northampton’s senior citizens.

Freestyle swim time is now scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. on a monthly basis. A lifeguard will be on duty. Pool is located in the Galbraith Center, 52 Round Hill Road.

A maximum of 20 participants is allowed. The monthly fee for Northampton seniors is $21.00 and $25.00 for non-resident seniors. Pre-registration and payment are required. Payments can be mailed or brought into the Northampton Council on Aging, Memorial Hall, 240 Main St., and checks should be made payable to the Northampton Council on Aging.

Parking is available in the lot behind the pool building. The pool and the building are not handicapped accessible.

 

 

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