“Noah Lis”

59 Main Street

Hatfield, MA 01038

(413) 247-9003

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Hatfield Council on Aging

MISSION STATEMENT

Our goal is to provide the best quality

of services necessary to meet the

needs of the growing population of

residents in our community, to the

best of our ability, to maintain elders

independent living at home by

providing a healthy and safe

environment to enhance their quality

of living.

APRIL/MAY

2020

COUNCIL ON AGING STAFF

Geralyn Rodgers- Director

Amanda Zygmont-Office Assistant/

Program Coordinator

Glenn Zygmont-Van Driver

Jack Reilly-Van Driver

Peggy Mientka-Van Driver

Linda Longtin-Van Driver

Ken Roberts-Van Driver

“Noah Lis”

Singer, Songwriter and Musician

A $4.00 donation for the event will be accepted.

Twenty-seven year old Noah Lis is creating a buzz with his

keyboard and vocal talents at well known venues across the

states. The ambitious young man from Western MA has an

extensive musical background and a rich expressive voice

that reaches out and embraces audiences of all ages. Noah

has performed with the Dane Kane Singers, along with perfor-

mances on America’s Got Talent, American Idol and The

Voice. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS PERFORMANCE!!

When: Wednesday, April 21st

Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm

Where: Senior Center

11 School Street

Deadline to sign up is Friday, April 17th

Refreshments will be provided

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“Movie Day at the Council on Aging!”

Movie & Popcorn

Movie: “Forrest Gump”

When: Thursday, April 9th



11 School Street

To sign up, please call Geralyn at 247-9003

“Floral Wreath Making with Maggie”

It’s simple and fun! No experience necessary. We

bring ALL the supplies. You will be guided step by

step on how to assemble your wreath. At the end of

the class, you will go home with a beautiful wreath

for yourself or to give as a gift!

COST FOR THE CLASS IS $5.00

When: Tuesday, April 14th



11 School Street


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HATFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING

APRIL EVENTS

“Coffee with a Cop”

Topic of discussion will be:

“Wills & Estate Planning”

Presented by Lawyer Leah Phillips


Time: 9:30am-11:30am


11 School Street


“DISPATCH HEALTH”

Invites you to attend a presentation on

“Bringing Back the House Call”

With Melissa McFarland

An informative presentation about a new affordable

Mobile Urgent Care Service that provides medical

treatment right in the comfort & privacy of your

home. Avoid unnecessary & costly trips to the

Emergency Room! Learn what types of medical

treatments are available, how to request a care visit,

what to expect when a Dispatch Health care team

arrives, types of insurance plans accepted, and how

we communicate with your primary care doctor &

more. Bring your neighbors and your friends.


Time: 10:30am-11:30pm


11 School Street


MORE EVENTS ON PAGE 4 and 6

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“NEWPORT PLAYHOUSE TRIP”

“Sex Please, We’re Sixty”

Thursday, May 14th

If anyone is still interested in going

on the trip, we can still take

reservations until April 22nd.

Call Geralyn at 247-9003

On the day of the trip, please park in the

Town Hall parking lot. The bus will pick

you up there at 7:50am. Return time will

be 7:50pm to the Town Hall parking lot.

“ESSEX STEAM TRAIN &

RIVERBOAT”

Thursday, September 3rd

Deposit of $50.00 per person due by

April 27th. Make checks payable to

First Choice Tours

Please contact Geralyn at 247-9003 to

sign up.

BROWN BAG PROGRAM

1st Tuesday (Each Month)

9:00AM-11:30AM

Brown Bag Distribution will be held downstairs at Our

Lady of Grace Church.

GROCERY SHOPPING DAYS

Tuesday’s 9:00AM (Big Y)

12:45PM (Big Y or Stop & Shop)

Friday 12:45PM

Please call in advance if you are not a weekly regular and

are interested in going on the van as space is limited.

VAN TRANSPORTATION

Van transportation is available to any Hatfield resident

age 60 or over, without a vehicle, or when unable to drive

a car due to illness, no nearby family to aid them, or their

vehicles are disabled, is eligible to use the COA van.

Transportation for residents needing rides to medical

appointments (within a 30 mile radius) or other misc.

appointments is available Monday-Friday, from 7:00AM-

5:00PM, unless other arrangements are made through

the COA Office. All appointments should be made in

advance as soon as possible. ALL WHEELCHAIR clients

MUST have someone assist them to and from their

appointment.

HADLEY MALL/ATKINS SHOPPING

Trips are Thursday, April 2nd and May 7th and at 1:00.

INGLESIDE MALL SHOPPING

Trips are Thursday, April 16th and May 21st at 1:00.

COA BINGO

Wednesdays 1:00PM-3:00PM

Downstairs at Our Lady of Grace Church 11 School Street

CONGREGATE NUTRITION PROGRAM

Sponsored by Highland Valley Elder Services

Meals are served at the Senior Center (Our Lady of

Grace Church) at 11:30AM Monday thru Friday

For lunch reservations call the COA Office 48 hours in

advance at 413-247-9003. We welcome those who are

60 years and over. A donation of $3.00 per meal is

suggested. The monthly menu is posted on our website

EVENTS

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All the above classes are held in the basement of Our Lady of Grace Church, 11 School Street, Hatfield. The COA

newsletter is funded in part by a grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

HEALTHY BONES &

BALANCE-FREE

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

9:30AM—10:30AM

CHAIR REIKI-FREE

Wednesdays starting at

10:30AM

Sessions run in fifteen minute

intervals.

(contact COA Office to sign up

for an appointment)

CHAIR YOGA CLASS-

FREE

INSTRUCTOR ELIZABETH NETT

A gentle slow flow of yoga

poses easily adapted to every

body. Including yogic

breathing techniques & a

short mediation accompanied

by relaxing music.

Tuesdays

9:30am—10:30AM

Floor Mat Yoga

INSTRUCTOR ELIZABETH NETT

This is a go at your own pace

traditional floor mat yoga class.

Starting with breathing & warm

up moving into a slow gentle

flow using traditional yoga

poses from Hatha Toga

tradition & ending with a short

relaxation time.

Cost- $4.00

Tuesdays

10:30am-11:30am

FOOT CLINIC

2nd Thursday of the Month

(every two months) Next clinic

will be Thursday, May14th.

Call the COA Office to sign up

413-247-9003

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

FOR LOAN

The Council on Aging has various

medical equipment available to

loan out to Hatfield residents age

60 and over. We have walkers,

canes, commodes, and bathtub

seats. Call the COA Office at 413-

247-9003 for more information.

MEDICATION DROP BOX

You can dispose of all expired

and unused prescriptions and

non-prescription medications at

the: Hatfield Police Department

(Front Lobby 3 School Street)

The drop box is available during

regular business hours.

S.H.I.N.E PROGRAM

Kathy Scott, our SHINE

Counselor, is available at the COA

on the following Thursdays, April

30th and May 28th.

Appointments start at 9:30am. All

appointments are confidential

and should be made in advance

by calling the Council on Aging

Office at 413-247-9003.

VETERANS SERVICES

Hatfield’s Veterans Agent-Gerry

Clark, can be reached by calling

the Hatfield Town Hall at 247-

9200, the COA Office at 247-

9003, or email him at

[email protected]

HEALTH NEWS

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MAY EVENTS

“Movie Day at the

Council on Aging!”

Movie & Popcorn

Movie: “Mrs. Doubt fire”

When: Tuesday, May 5th



11 School Street

To sign up, please call

Geralyn at 247-9003.

“Luncheon!”

Sponsored by Care One

of Northampton

“Cooking with Chef Rob”

Entrée-Chicken Francaise

When: Thursday, May 7th

Time: 11:30pm-12:30pm


11 School Street


Geralyn at 247-9003

Lunch is FREE!!

This program is supported in part

by a grant from the Hatfield Cul-

tural Council, a local agency that

is supported by the Massachu-

setts Cultural Council.

“Attracting Birds, Butter-

flies, & Other Beneficial’s”

with Naturalist and

Landscaper John Root

Learn how to welcome song-

birds, hummingbirds, butterflies,

bees, and other beneficial or-

ganisms to your yards and

neighborhood.

Free admission! Perennials for

edible landscaping and welcom-

ing birds, butterflies, bees, and

other beneficial wildlife will be

offered for sale after the presen-

tation.


Time: 10:30am-11:30am


11 School Street

To sign up, please call Geralyn at

“Hip Hop Around the

World”

Facilitated by:

Rondae Drafts, Ph.d.abd

This program is supported in

part by a grant from the Hatfield

Cultural Council, a local agency

that is supported by the Massa-

chusetts Cultural Council.


Time: 10:30am-11:30am


11 School Street


Geralyn at 247-9003.

This entertaining video and

power point presentation is a

magical, musical, imaginary

journey around the world. I

come dressed as a flight at-

tendant and take your audience

on an imaginary journey to: Ire-

land, Italy, Japan, Africa, India,

and Hawaii. At each destination,

we explore the traditional food,

clothes, music, culture, and hip

hop! During the presentation I

walk through the audience and

show cultural artifacts from

each destination. The presenta-

tion ends with us waving the

destination flags and singing

“It’s a Small World After All”.

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