Senior Bulletin Board, July 29-Aug. 4
NORTH ADAMS
The Spitzer Center at 116 Ashland St. offers lunch five days a week. Suggested donation is $2. Call 413-664-9826 for reservations two days in advance. The Council on Aging office is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday: 11:30 a.m. — Hot lunch; 12:30 p.m. — Bridge; 1 p.m. — Knitting class.
Tuesday: 9:15 a.m. — Big Y; 10:30 a.m. — Chair aerobics; 11:30 a.m. — Hot lunch; 12:10 p.m. — Bingo.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. — Tai chi at The Armory; 10 a.m. — Stop & Shop; 11:30 a.m. — Hot lunch; Noon — Left, Right, Center.
Thursday: 11:30 a.m. — Hot lunch; 12:10 p.m. — Bingo; 1 p.m. — Chair yoga.
Friday: 10:15 a.m. — Walmart; 11:30 a.m. — Hot lunch.
ELDER SERVICES OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY
Elder Services offers resources and services for Berkshire seniors, including Meals on Wheels and senior group lunches, information and referral, case management, homemaker, personal care, caregiver services and more. There is a suggested donation of $2 per meal. Information: 413-499-0524 or 800-544-5242.
Menu for the week of July 29:
Monday: Meatloaf with gravy.
Tuesday: Salmon boat with newburg sauce.
Wednesday: Beef stroganoff.
Thursday: Hawaiian chicken.
Friday: Goulash.
ADAMS
The Council on Aging office, at 3 Hoosac St., is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and van service is available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; call 413-743-8333 at least two days in advance for medical appointments, in-town shopping, banking and rides to the Visitor's Center for lunch and/or programs. SHINE health insurance assistance is available by appointment. Lunch is open to all.
Monday: 9:30 a.m. to noon — SHINE; 10 a.m. — Walking group; 11:30 a.m. — Lunch.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. — Chair Yoga; 11:30 a.m. — Lunch; Noon — Adams Market; 1 p.m. — Quilt, crochet, knit.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to noon — SHINE; 10 a.m. — Walking group, Walmart; 11:30 a.m. — Lunch.
Thursday: 9 a.m. — Chair Yoga; 11:30 a.m. — Lunch; 7 p.m. — Quilt, crochet, knit.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. to noon — SHINE; 11:30 a.m. — Lunch.
CHESHIRE
The Council on Aging van is available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 donation, call Ed at 413-446-2559 for reservations. Fallon Health Car available for medical appointments, call 413-743-8333. Lunch reservations 48 hours in advance, 413-743-9719, $2 donation.
Monday: 9 a.m. — Exercise; 11:30 a.m. — Lunch.
Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. — Lunch.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. — Exercise; 11:30 a.m. — Lunch; 12:30 p.m. — Senior Club meeting.
Friday: 9 a.m. — Exercise.
CLARKSBURG
The Council on Aging is at 712 West Cross Road. Leah Sherman, director. Information: 413-663-8253.
Monday: 10 a.m. to noon — Walk & Social.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. to noon — Walk & Social.
FLORIDA
The Florida Senior Center, 367 Mohawk Trail, is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, weather permitting. Suzan Oleson, interim director. Registration for all special events and meals, two days in advance, is requested. Confidential appointments for assistance, applications, information and referral, caregiver support, etc. Activities are open to all ages. Call 413-662-2811 to confirm any activity.
Thursday: 10 a.m. — Let's Draw.
Friday: 11 a.m. — Cooking for Two; 12:30 p.m. — Bingo.