Town of Amherst Council on Aging
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Wednesday July 16 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
30 Minute Reiki Session
With Reiki Master, Bob Nelson, RN. Reiki means “Universal Life Force Energy.” This healing technique was developed in Japan over 100 years ago. During a Reiki session, the practitioner directs this energy to you so you have the benefit of this energy. — Aches and pains?......More
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Wednesday July 16 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Wednesday Market
Open to all! Visit the Wednesday Market for fresh fruits, vegetables, prepared foods, breads, and sweets. Donations come from Whole Foods Market. Please bring your own bag(s) https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=28171
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Wednesday July 16 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Wednesday Cafe
Join us for strong coffee and good conversation! Our Weekly Café offers socialization for all and is especially designed for individuals with mild memory loss and their care partners. We start each Café with an open hour of conversation followed by a rotating group acti......More
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Wednesday July 16 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Architecture, You, & Me
This introductory course will explain what architecture is and what is an architect's job, both past and present. Each person will examine a local house (or their own) and think about what details make it special. You will learn an eye for architecture details. We`’ll d......More
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Wednesday July 16 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Drop-In Nursing Hours At The Public Health Department
Public Health Nurse Olivia Lara-Cahoon will be available for blood pressure checks, and general health consultation and education. Drop by Olivia’s office at the Public Health Department or call us at 413-259-3077 for more information or to make an appointment https://w......More
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Wednesday July 16 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Shakespeare
Join a group of devoted literature lovers in reading and viewing. Contact: Marshal Ash: [email protected]. https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=28275
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Wednesday July 16 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Fit Forward
Looking for a faster paced class with strength training built in? This Pilatesbased mat class is designed to help you be fit as you move forward through everyday life. Enjoy a moderately paced full body workout to improve overall strength, posture, and mobility. Bring a......More
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Wednesday July 16 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Dance & Move To Old School, R&B, & World Music
We invite you to come to this freestyle dance and movement space if you love old school R&B dance and funk music, with world music sprinkled in for good measure. We absolutely welcome those using walkers and wheelchairs! Led by Ivette Palacin. Drop-ins welcome! https://......More
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Wednesday July 16 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Dance & Move To Old School, R&B, & World Music
We invite you to come to this freestyle dance and movement space if you love old school R&B dance and funk music, with world music sprinkled in for good measure. We absolutely welcome those using walkers and wheelchairs! Led by Ivette Palacin. Drop-ins welcome! https://......More
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Thursday July 17 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Chair Yoga With Lara
Stretch, strengthen, and de-stress. Bring your own mat or use a chair! Give from the heart, suggested donation $10. Contact Lara: [email protected] https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=30788
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Thursday July 17 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Function Well
Led by Therese Donohue, founder and director of Amherst Ballet, this class focuses on the whole body to increase and maintain strength and balance with chair sitting exercises, balance exercises using a chair for standing support and music for ballet exercises, simple c......More
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Thursday July 17 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Arthritis Exercise
Arthritis Exercise with Lynn Vennell & Judy Atwood. Group exercise program designed for people with arthritis to help relieve stiffness, to maintain or improve joint mobility, muscle strength, overall stamina, & balance. Cost: $1. Contact Lynn: [email protected] htt......More
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Thursday July 17 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Healthy Bones & Balance
Healthy Bones & Balance is designed to increase strength, mobility, flexibility and balance. Light weights increase muscle strength and stimulate joint health. Free. Instructors must be contacted before joining class. Contact: Mary Beth (413) 253-0894 Sophie (413) 772-9......More
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Friday July 18 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Yoga & Pilates With Celeste
Build core strength and gain flexibility through this combo of yoga and pilates. Free. Bring your mat! https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=30689
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Friday July 18 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
Folk Dancing
Exercise your mind as well as your body with International Folk Dancing. Folk dancing is a gentle, weightbearing activity that engages your brain as well. Best of all, it’s FUN! If you can walk, you can do these dances. Newcomers may join at any time. Free. Contact: eva......More
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Friday July 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Tai Chi
A video demonstration of warm-up exercises, 9 form routine, and 24 form routine. Free. Contact: Nathalie Bridegam at 413-687-5351 or [email protected] https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=28692
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Friday July 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Pilates Practice Session
These sessions are comprised of Pilates exercises led by fellow practitioners. The exercises are performed slowly with attention to form and breathing. Led by Judith Williams. Questions?: [email protected] 413-253-6877 https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID......More
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Monday July 21 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Line Dancing
Join a fun group of line dancers for some choreographed dances, open to all! No experience necessary to join. No registration required https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=28432
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Monday July 21 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Amherst AutoHarp Workshop
Do you play the autoharp? Would you like to learn? The workshop always welcomes new participants. All lessons and activities of the workshop are free! - All players: Beginners to Advanced players: There is an on-going group lesson and jam every Monday (except holidays) ......More
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Monday July 21 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Tai Chi
A video demonstration of warm-up exercises, 9 form routine, and 24 form routine. Free. Contact: Nathalie Bridegam at 413-687-5351 or [email protected] https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=27928
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Monday July 21 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Arthritis Exercise
Arthritis Exercise with Lynn Vennell & Judy Atwood. Group exercise program designed for people with arthritis to help relieve stiffness, to maintain or improve joint mobility, muscle strength, overall stamina, & balance. Cost: $1. Contact Lynn: [email protected] htt......More
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Monday July 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Meridian Tapping With Marianne
Dr. Marianne Reiff has been introducing folks to Tapping for over seven years. Tapping is a simple self-help technique that creates a link between your physical and emotional experiences by using the same meridians used in traditional acupressure and pairs them with the......More
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Monday July 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Pilates Practice Session
These sessions are comprised of Pilates exercises led by fellow practitioners. The exercises are performed slowly with attention to form and breathing. Led by Judith Williams. Questions?: [email protected] 413-253-6877 https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID......More
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Tuesday July 22 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
SHINE Counseling
Have questions about health insurance? Are you turning 65 soon? Reach out to a SHINE Counselor for guidance. To make an appointment, call the Senior Center (413) 259-3062. We will refer your request to one of our counselors. https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3......More
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Tuesday July 22 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Dance with Parkinson’s
Dance with Parkinson’s is designed to bring the joy of movement through dance and improvisation to people with Parkinson’s Disease. I will introduce different styles of dance, from Modern to Ballet, Folk and Broadway. Classes will be adjusted to all level of mobility an......More
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Tuesday July 22 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Function Well
Led by Therese Donohue, founder and director of Amherst Ballet, this class focuses on the whole body to increase and maintain strength and balance with chair sitting exercises, balance exercises using a chair for standing support and music for ballet exercises, simple c......More
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Tuesday July 22 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Healthy Bones & Balance
Healthy Bones & Balance is designed to increase strength, mobility, flexibility and balance. Light weights increase muscle strength and stimulate joint health. Free. Instructors must be contacted before joining class. Contact: Mary Beth (413) 253-0894 Sophie (413) 772-9......More
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Wednesday July 23 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
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Wednesday July 23 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
30 Minute Reiki Session
With Reiki Master, Bob Nelson, RN. Reiki means “Universal Life Force Energy.” This healing technique was developed in Japan over 100 years ago. During a Reiki session, the practitioner directs this energy to you so you have the benefit of this energy. — Aches and pains?......More
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Wednesday July 23 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Wednesday Market
Open to all! Visit the Wednesday Market for fresh fruits, vegetables, prepared foods, breads, and sweets. Donations come from Whole Foods Market. Please bring your own bag(s) https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=28172
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Wednesday July 23 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Wednesday Cafe
Join us for strong coffee and good conversation! Our Weekly Café offers socialization for all and is especially designed for individuals with mild memory loss and their care partners. We start each Café with an open hour of conversation followed by a rotating group acti......More
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Wednesday July 23 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Architecture, You, & Me
This introductory course will explain what architecture is and what is an architect's job, both past and present. Each person will examine a local house (or their own) and think about what details make it special. You will learn an eye for architecture details. We`’ll d......More
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Wednesday July 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Drop-In Nursing Hours At The Public Health Department
Public Health Nurse Olivia Lara-Cahoon will be available for blood pressure checks, and general health consultation and education. Drop by Olivia’s office at the Public Health Department or call us at 413-259-3077 for more information or to make an appointment https://w......More
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Wednesday July 23 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Shakespeare
Join a group of devoted literature lovers in reading and viewing. Contact: Marshal Ash: [email protected]. https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=28276
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Wednesday July 23 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Fit Forward
Looking for a faster paced class with strength training built in? This Pilatesbased mat class is designed to help you be fit as you move forward through everyday life. Enjoy a moderately paced full body workout to improve overall strength, posture, and mobility. Bring a......More
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Wednesday July 23 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Dance & Move To Old School, R&B, & World Music
We invite you to come to this freestyle dance and movement space if you love old school R&B dance and funk music, with world music sprinkled in for good measure. We absolutely welcome those using walkers and wheelchairs! Led by Ivette Palacin. Drop-ins welcome! https://......More
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Wednesday July 23 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Dance & Move To Old School, R&B, & World Music
We invite you to come to this freestyle dance and movement space if you love old school R&B dance and funk music, with world music sprinkled in for good measure. We absolutely welcome those using walkers and wheelchairs! Led by Ivette Palacin. Drop-ins welcome! https://......More
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Thursday July 24 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Chair Yoga With Lara
Stretch, strengthen, and de-stress. Bring your own mat or use a chair! Give from the heart, suggested donation $10. Contact Lara: [email protected] https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=30789
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Thursday July 24 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Function Well
Led by Therese Donohue, founder and director of Amherst Ballet, this class focuses on the whole body to increase and maintain strength and balance with chair sitting exercises, balance exercises using a chair for standing support and music for ballet exercises, simple c......More
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Thursday July 24 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Arthritis Exercise
Arthritis Exercise with Lynn Vennell & Judy Atwood. Group exercise program designed for people with arthritis to help relieve stiffness, to maintain or improve joint mobility, muscle strength, overall stamina, & balance. Cost: $1. Contact Lynn: [email protected] htt......More
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Thursday July 24 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Healthy Bones & Balance
Healthy Bones & Balance is designed to increase strength, mobility, flexibility and balance. Light weights increase muscle strength and stimulate joint health. Free. Instructors must be contacted before joining class. Contact: Mary Beth (413) 253-0894 Sophie (413) 772-9......More
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Friday July 25 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Yoga & Pilates With Celeste
Build core strength and gain flexibility through this combo of yoga and pilates. Free. Bring your mat! https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=30690
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Friday July 25 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
Folk Dancing
Exercise your mind as well as your body with International Folk Dancing. Folk dancing is a gentle, weightbearing activity that engages your brain as well. Best of all, it’s FUN! If you can walk, you can do these dances. Newcomers may join at any time. Free. Contact: eva......More
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Friday July 25 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Tai Chi
A video demonstration of warm-up exercises, 9 form routine, and 24 form routine. Free. Contact: Nathalie Bridegam at 413-687-5351 or [email protected] https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=28693
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Friday July 25 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Pilates Practice Session
These sessions are comprised of Pilates exercises led by fellow practitioners. The exercises are performed slowly with attention to form and breathing. Led by Judith Williams. Questions?: [email protected] 413-253-6877 https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID......More
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Friday July 25 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Book Club
Led by Linda Wentworth of the Jones Library. We read a mix of fiction, mystery, thrillers, biography and nonfiction. Open to all! Contact: [email protected] https://www.amherstma.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=33526