59 Main Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-9003
www.townofhatfield.org
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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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Call COA Office to confirm.
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“Movie Day at the Council on Aging!”
Movie & Popcorn
Movie: “Forrest Gump”
When: Thursday, April 9th
Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm
Where: Senior Center
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
Time: 12:30pm-2:00pm
Where: Senior Center
11 School Street
To sign up, please call Geralyn at 247-9003
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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
When: Thursday, April 16th
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Where: Senior Center
11 School Street
To sign up, please call Geralyn at 247-9003
“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.
When: Thursday, April 30th
Time: 10:30am-11:30pm
Where: Senior Center
11 School Street
To sign up, please call Geralyn at 247-9003
MORE EVENTS ON PAGE 4 and 6
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HATFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING
“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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HATFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING
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
HEALTH NEWS
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HATFIELD COUNCIL ON AGING
MAY EVENTS
“Movie Day at the
Council on Aging!”
Movie & Popcorn
Movie: “Mrs. Doubt fire”
When: Tuesday, May 5th
Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm
Where: Senior Center
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
Where: Senior Center
11 School Street
To sign up, please call
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.
When: Tuesday, May 26th
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Where: Senior Center
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.
When: Tuesday, May 19th
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Where: Senior Center
11 School Street
To sign up, please call
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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59 Main Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
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