EAST LONGMEADOW Senior Center Pleasant View Center, 328 North Main St. 413- 525-5436.
Holiday Hours: The center will be closing at noon on Tues., Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. We will not be serving meals or delivering meals on wheels on those days. The center will be closed on Wed., Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. We wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.
Lunch is served daily. Call at least a day in advance to register for lunch, served at noon.
Breakfast Club: Every Tuesday morning, 8 - 10 a.m. Enjoy pancakes, sausages and more. Breakfast items are fifty cents per item.
Senior Friendship Club: Thurs., Dec. 19, a Christmas Celebration featuring entertainment by brother and sister duo, Play More & Flanagan, following a lunch of Chicken Brunswick Stew. Lunch served at noon. Call at least a day in advance by 1 p.m. to reserve lunch.
Movie Night: Dec 27, 5:30 p.m. Bring your grandkids for a fun evening with popcorn and refreshments. Sign up by calling 413-525-5437.
Pleasant View Cinema: Movies include a 10-minute intermission with refreshments. If
Knitting Class: Thursdays at 1 p.m. Bring a piece you are working on or come learn new patterns. Cost is $5 per class. Call the senior center to sign up for knitting class.
Heaven Book Study: On Fridays at 10:45 a.m., learn about heaven and what the bible has to say about it. Co-leaders for this group ask those who join the book study to purchase their own copy of “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn.
Activities:
Wednesdays: Walkers, 8 a.m.; Exercise, 8:30 a.m.; Chair Exercise, 9 a.m.; bocce, 10 a.m.; cribbage, 10 a.m.; deaf seniors, 10 a.m.; Tai Chi Level 1, 10 a.m.; French, 11 a.m.; chair volleyball, 1 p.m.; Zumba with Grace, $5, 4 p.m.
Thursdays: Bosu Balance, 9 a.m.; Trivia, 10 a.m.; billiards instruction, 10 a.m.; exercise, 10:45 a.m.; Canasta, 12:30 p.m.
Fridays: Walkers, 8 a.m.; exercise, 8:30 a.m. Chair Exercise, 8:45 a.m.; bean bag baseball, 9:30 a.m.; art class, 10 a.m.; cribbage, 10 a.m.; dominoes, 1 p.m.; needlework, 1 p.m.; Chair Yoga, $5, 2 p.m.; line dancing class, 4 p.m.
Mondays: Walkers, 8 a.m.; exercise, 8:30 a.m.; chair exercise, 9 a.m.; exercise, 10:45 a.m.; pitch, 12:30 p.m.; Zumba fitness/toning, 4:15 p.m.
Tuesdays: Breakfast Club, 9 - 10:30 a.m.; Bosu Balance, 8:30 a.m.; Tai Chi, Level 3, 9:30 a.m.; Tai Chi, Level 2, 10:30 a.m.; mah jong, 12:30 p.m.; movie, 12:45 p.m.
ENFIELD Senior Center 299 Elm St. 860-763-7425, <strong>enfield-ct.gov</strong> and click on Senior Center.
Morning Toast: Starting at 8:30 - 10 a.m., enjoy toast or English muffin with a cup of coffee or tea. Lunch is also offered daily for $2.50 at noon by calling 860-763-7428 the day before.
Bingo: Every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Public supper is prior to game play, starting at 4:30 p.m.
DAY TRIPS: Available for sale on or after the trip sign-up date.
Jan. 18: Bushnell to see Anastasia and lunch at The Chowder Pot is included. Sign up is Dec. 6, 10 a.m. in the dining room.
Feb. 29: Bushnell to see Jesus Christ Superstar. Sign up day is TBD.
Upcoming Multi-Day Trips: Reservations are being accepted for multi-day adventures.
Mar. 9-28, 2020: New Zealand and Australia. Pricing starts at $5,999.
April 15-24, 2020: Reflections of Italy. Pricing starts at $4,249.
June 26 – July 2, 2020: Spotlight on South Dakota. Pricing starts at $2,669.
Aug. 20 – 28, 2020: Imperial Russia. Pricing starts at $3,899.
Oct. 4 – 18, 2020: Exploring Greece and Its Islands. Pricing starts at $5,149.
LONGMEADOW Senior Center, 231 Maple Road, 413- 565-4150.
Tri-Town Trolley: Senior van services is now available in Longmeadow between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Cost is $1 each way for in-town transportation and $2 each way for trips outside of Longmeadow. 24-hours notification is required for booking at 413-525-5412.
Symphony Transportation: Your seat is reserved when we receive your $5 roundtrip payment. We reserve the right to cancel trips at any time and for any reason. Reservations for ford transportation only. Contact Springfield Symphony office for ticket purchases. Dates for rides are Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 7, April 18 and May 9.
Bright Nights: Dec. 18 and 20th, $5 . Van will leave at 6 p.m. sharp and return after one tour of the lights. Seat is reserved when we receive your $5 in the office.
Holiday Dance Party: Dec. 18, 12:30 p.m. with DJ Brian Nicks. Register in the office.
Challah with Chava: Dec. 20, 1 p.m. Learn how to braid your own Challah. Chava will have dough ready. We will braid and bake them. Take one home. No cost but spaces are limited. Register in the office.
Trips: Feb. 25, 2020: Truffle making class at Boston Public Market, free time, winery tour and tasting at Boston Winery. Call Lindsay for details at 413-565-4150. Cost is $128. Approximate time is 7:45 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
August 4, 2020: Glocester Lobster Cruise – Cost $128, free time in Rockport. Call Lindsay for details at 413-565-4150.
SOMERS
Senior Center 19 Battle St., 860-763-4379. Florence Hurley; fax: 860-763-8229. Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. somersct.gov
New Year’s Party: Dec. 31, 1 p.m.
Wednesday: 1 -3:30 p.m. Dominoes; Wii bowling, 2 -3:30 p.m.; Pitch card group, 2 - 3 p.m.
Thursday: Healthy breakfast, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.; Chair Aerobics, 10 a.m.; bingo, noon - 3:30 p.m.; Bridge Club, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Friday: Art group, 9 a.m. - noon; Qigong, 9:15 - 9:45 a.m.
Monday: Chair aerobics, 10 a.m.; Zumba Gold, 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday: Coffee & Donuts, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.; Knitting Group, 9 - 11 a.m.; Pinochle group, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.; Pitch card group, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Trips and Travel: Feb. 2 -16: Caribbean Cruise on Norwegian Bliss. $1799 per person/twin inside cabin and $2399 per person/twin balcony.
SPRINGFIELD
RAYMOND A. JORDAN SENIOR CENTER/DEPT. ELDER AFFAIRS 1476 Roosevelt Avenue 413-787-6785.
Basic Computer Training: Mon. - Thurs., 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Call 413-750-2090 to register.
Family Tree/Pine Point Golden Age Club: Thursdays, 1 p.m.
Hot, fresh cooked meals served daily by Sodexo: Tossed salad with dressing, whole grain roll and Promise served with every meal. Fresh fruit, chilled fruit, pudding and Jell-O offered daily. House made desserts on Thursday. Only $3.50. Complete menu on our website at www.springfield-ma.gov
Outreach Program: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 413-750-2896 or 413-886-5250.
Totally You, Fitness Center (at Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center): Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fitness Center: 310 Plainfield St., Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free for residents 50 and over. Wheelchair accessible. Open 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call Gleny Vargas.
FOREST PARK MANOR
25 Barney Lane, Springfield, 413-787-7714. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lunch: Hot lunch served 2nd, 4th Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., $2, reservations required by the previous Friday, call 413-787-7714.
ACTIVITIES:
Tuesdays: Easy Does It group exercise, 10:30 a.m.
Third Thursday: Wellness clinic, blood pressure, blood sugar checks and INR checks, 11:30 a.m.; Vietnamese Women’s Group, 10 a.m.-noon.
GREATER NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER 1323 Worcester St., Indian Orchard, 413-304-2077.
ACTIVITIES:
Tuesdays: Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; fun and games, 1 p.m.; afternoon prayer, 1 p.m.; Cyber 4 Seniors Intro to Computing, 2 p.m.
Thursdays: Arts and crafts, 11 a.m.; hula hoop and aerobics for seniors, noon; day spa, 1-3 p.m.
GREENLEAF/CLODO CONCEPCION COMMUNITY CENTER 1187 1/2 Parker St., 413-750-2873.
ACTIVITIES:
Monday: Walking Club/Coffee Hour, 9 a.m.; lunch, $2 donations requested; reservations required; First Monday - Retired Federal Workers meeting, 1 - 3 p.m.; Second, Third and Fourth Monday, Extreme walk and strength class, 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Tuesday: Walk Club/Coffee Hour, 9 a.m.; walk/strength class, 9:30 a.m.; tai chi, 10:45 a.m. - noon; line dancing, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Walk Club/Coffee Hour, 9 a.m.; balance class, 9:30 a.m.; lunch at noon; $2 donation requested, reservations a must; Senior Ms. Massachusetts Dance practice, 1 - 3 p.m.
Thursday: Walk Club/Coffee Hour, 9 a.m.; walk/strength class, 9:30 a.m.; pitch, 12:15 - 3 p.m., $2.
Friday: Sixteen Acres Golden Age Club meeting, 1 - 3 p.m.
HOBBY CLUB
309 Chestnut St., 413-739-4874, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Lunches: Monday through Friday, noon, call by 11 a.m., members $3.25, non-members $3.50. Delivery, add. 25 cents.
Line Dancing: Tuesdays and Thursdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. in the dining room.
Trains Running: Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. - noon.
HUNGRY HILL CENTER 773 Liberty Street, Springfield, 413-733-9411; Director, Linda M. Henley. Open Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ACTIVITIES:
Monday: Computer class, 9 a.m.; light aerobics and strength exercise, 10:30 a.m.; social hour, coffee and news, 11:30 a.m.; Pokeno, noon.
Tuesday: Knitting and crocheting group, 9:30 a.m.; hot lunch, noon, call the senior center for reservations; required by the previous Friday; Bingo, second Tuesday, 1 p.m.; Pokeno, first, third, fourth Tuesday, 1 p.m.
Wednesday: Reflexology, 2nd Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Thursday: Exercise group, 10:45 a.m.; social hour, coffee, and news, 11:30 a.m.; Librarian, noon; Celebration of birthdays, third Thursday, noon; movie matinee, 1 p.m.
Friday: Reflexology and chair message, every fourth Friday; Adult coloring, 1 p.m.
Brown Bag: Every second Friday.
Available Daily: Computers, puzzle table and lending library.
RIVERVIEW CENTER Senior Center 122 Clyde St., 413-787-5220, hours: weekdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday: Coffee hour, 8 a.m.; Crotchet, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, noon.
Tuesday: Coffee hour, 8 a.m.; Crotchet, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, all day.
Wednesday: Coffee hour, 8 a.m.; Crotchet basics, 9:30 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio - all day
Thursday: Coffee hour, 8 a.m.; lectures and education program, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m.; sewing project, noon.
Friday: Coffee hour, 8 a.m.; Fit Fridays!, lectures, cooking demonstrations, activities: Fitness with Glenny, strengthening, stretching and smiling, 10 - 11 a.m.; book club with Hayde from Brightwood Library, 11 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m.; Open Art Studio, noon.
Available Daily: Billiards and dominoes.
Brown Bag for Food Pantry: Fourth Tuesday of the month (unless it is a holiday.)
SPRINGFIELD JCC 1160 Dickinson St., 413-739-4715, or online at <strong>springfieldjcc.org
Kosher Meals: Served daily. To reserve a lunch, call 413-739-4715 by 11 a.m. the day before.
Transportation Service: Available Tuesday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Call 413-739-4715 for more information or for reservations. Cost $2 per ride or buy a card of 12 rides for $18.
Medical Stock Exchange: You can borrow medical equipment from the JCC. Canes, walkers, shower chairs, motorized scooters and more in our inventory. Please donate gently used equipment that is no longer needed.
Life Lessons Upcoming Classes and Trips:
Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. Springfield Symphony presents Love on Broadway with Maestro Rhodes. $70 JCC members, $75 general public. Location: Symphony Hall, 34 Court Street, Springfield. Registration deadline is Feb. 13.
April 26, 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. New York on Your Own (Round trip transportation). $50 JCC members, $60 general public.
SUFFIELD Senior Center 145 Bridge St., 860-668-8830, Paula J. Pascoe, director; Open Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lunch: Make reservations 24 hours in advance. Lunches are $3.50.
Mimi Bus Trips: Requires 5 passengers and are weather permitting. Call 860-668-3844 for reservations.
Wednesdays: Computer assistance, 9:30 a.m.; lunch, noon; bingo, knitters, beginner line dancing, 1 p.m.; cards, 2 p.m.; yoga, 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays: Computer assistance, 9:30 a.m.; line dancing, 10 a.m.; lunch, noon; bingo, 1 p.m.; cards, 1 p.m.
Fridays: Wii Bowling, 9:30 a.m.; Bunco, 10 a.m.
Mondays: Pilates/Yoga, 9 a.m.; Mah Jongg, 9:30 a.m.; Cardio Fit, 10:10 a.m.; Beat PD, 11:30 a.m.; PD Peer, 11:30 a.m.; cards, 1 p.m.; Bunco, 1 p.m.
Tuesdays: Line dancing, 10 a.m.; dominoes, 10 a.m.; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Combo strength yoga, 4:30 p.m.
Mail items to The Republican, P.O. Box 1329, Springfield, MA 01102-1329, fax to 413-788-1301 or email to pluspapers@repub.