South Hadley Council on Aging

08/31/2026

🍦 SAVE THE NEW DATE! 🍦

The Friends of the South Hadley Seniors Annual Ice Cream Social has been POSTPONED to Tuesday, September 15th! 🎉

Same time. Same place. NEW DATE! 📅

Already registered? You’re all set! Your registration will automatically transfer to the new date, so there’s nothing else you need to do. Just show up on September 15th, bring your sweet tooth, and get ready for some fun! 🍨😋

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to join the fun! Give the South Hadley Council on Aging a call at 413-538-5030, option 3 to reserve your spot.

We’ll see you on the 15th for scoops, smiles, and a whole lot of fun! 🍦💙

The Friends of the SH Seniors’ annual Ice Cream Sundae Social has been postponed to Tuesday, September 15, due to the upcoming inclement weather this week. The Skid marks band will perform their hits from the 50s & 60s on the Buttery Brook Park band stage from 3-5pm. All seniors are welcome.

08/28/2026

💃🕺 Move, Groove & Connect! 🎶

Join us for Dancing with Parkinson’s — a fun, welcoming, and research-backed 7-week program designed for people living with Parkinson’s Disease or limited mobility, along with their care partners. ❤️

📅 Thursdays, beginning September 10
⏰ 2:30–3:30 PM
📍 Register at the Welcome Desk
💙 FREE for participants!

No dance experience needed! Our movements can be adapted for seated movers, making this a comfortable and inclusive way to enjoy music, movement, and connection.

✨ Improve physical well-being
✨ Boost mood and emotional wellness
✨ Enjoy the joy of music and movement
✨ Connect with others in a supportive community

Participants are encouraged to attend all 7 classes to get the most out of the experience.

🎵 Come move at your own pace, have some fun, and discover the joy of dancing!

👉 Space is limited—register today at the Welcome Desk!

08/27/2026

The South Hadley Summer Concert Series has been canceled tonight (August 27th) due to rain.

⛈️Due to the predicted rain and possible storms this evening (August 27th) the South Hadley Summer Concert Series on the Common featuring the Berkshire Hills Music Academy has been postponed.

08/26/2026

💪✨ STEP WITH CONFIDENCE! ✨💪

Worried about falling or feeling less confident staying active? You’re not alone—and there are practical steps you can take to feel safer, stronger, and more confident!

Join us for A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls, an engaging FREE 8-week course designed to help you:

🚶 Reduce the fear of falling
🛡️ Learn practical strategies to improve safety
🏡 Identify medical, behavioral, and environmental fall risks
💪 Build a personalized exercise plan for long-term wellness
🌟 Stay active and keep doing the things you enjoy!

📅 Thursdays, September 3rd–October 22nd
⏰ 12:30 PM–2:30 PM
💰 FREE!

Registration is required.
🔗 Register at accesscarepartners.org/workshop-registration
📞 Or call Andi Waisman, Healthy Living Coordinator, at 413-538-9020 ext. 650

Take a step toward greater confidence, safety, and independence! 🌟 Join us and discover that staying active can be safer—and more empowering—than you think.

08/25/2026

🎨🍓 BRUSH & BITES IS BACK! 🍓🎨

Ready to get creative, enjoy some tasty treats, and take home a beautiful canvas painting? Join us for our next Brush & Bites Workshop!

📅 Wednesday, September 2nd
⏰ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
🎨 $15 per person

COA instructor Tammy Clark of Clark Lane Studios will lead this fun, instructional painting workshop. All supplies are included, so just bring yourself and your creativity! 🖌️✨

And, of course, we’ll have a delicious spread of light refreshments, snacks, and finger foods to enjoy while you paint. 😋

⚠️ Registration is required, with a minimum of 10 participants. Pre-payment is required to reserve your spot.

Grab a friend and come paint, snack, sip, and have some fun! 🎨🥂

Space is limited—register today!

08/17/2026

🛍️ One person’s “junk” is another person’s treasure! 🏷️✨

Come browse, bargain, and discover some great finds at our TAG SALE at the COA! You never know what treasures you might take home. 👀🛒

And if your own closets, garage, or basement are calling for a purge, we still have a few spots available for sellers! Reserve a parking spot for just $10 and turn your unwanted items into someone else’s must-have finds. To reserve your spot call the COA at 413-538-5030 option 3.

No reservations required to attend.

📅 Friday, August 21st
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 South Hadley Council on Aging (45 Dayton St)

Come shop it. Come sell it. Come find your next treasure! 🎉

08/14/2026

🎨🍪 Brushes, Bites & a Little Creativity! 🍪🎨

Ready to paint something beautiful—and have a little fun while you’re at it? Join us for Brush and Bites! 🖌️✨

📅 Wednesday, September 2nd
⏰ 1:30–3:30 PM
💲 $15 per person

COA instructor Tammy Clark of Clark Lane Studios will lead this fun, instructional workshop. All supplies are included, and you’ll leave with your very own canvas painting to take home! 🎨

Plus, enjoy some light refreshments while you create. Because painting is even better with a little snack! 😉

Registration is required, so save your spot and come paint, snack, and have a great afternoon! 🖌️🥰

08/07/2026

A Look Back: Three Roads to Revolution! 🇺🇸

What a fascinating afternoon of history, stories, and community! A couple of weeks ago, we were thrilled to welcome Professor Jonathan M. Beagle for Three Roads to Revolution — a fascinating look at how Massachusetts communities helped set the stage for American independence.

As part of our America 250 celebration, Jonathan took us back to the turbulent years leading up to 1776, exploring the unique paths taken by Lexington, Concord, and Marblehead as they moved toward resistance and revolution. We also learned how their stories connected with communities across western Massachusetts, including Hadley, helping create a powerful colony-wide patriot movement.

Who knew there were three roads to revolution? 😉 History has a way of reminding us that big moments are often built from the actions, courage, and determination of individual communities.

A huge thank you to Professor Beagle for bringing this fascinating chapter of our history to life, and to the Friends of the South Hadley Seniors for sponsoring the delicious dessert that helped make the afternoon even sweeter! 🍰

📸 Here are a few photos from this wonderful event. Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared in the conversation, and helped us celebrate 250 years of American history!