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By CHRIS LARABEE
SOUTH DEERFIELD — In a visit to the South County Senior Center, much of U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern’s discussion with residents focused on national issues, such as immigration and the war in Gaza. Still, the longtime Worcester Democrat emphasized these...
By CHRIS LARABEE
Despite the South County Senior Center’s three member towns having received a $75,000 grant in December 2022 to conduct a feasibility study on the South Deerfield Congregational Church to see if it could serve as the center’s long-term home, a study...
By MADDIE FABIAN
EASTHAMPTON — The city has launched an Ad Hoc Senior Center Building Committee that will meet for the next year before a future building committee is formed to advance plans for a new senior center. The ad hoc committee will review collected material...
By MADDIE FABIAN
SOUTHAMPTON — Older adults living in Southampton could enjoy a new senior center within the next five to six years, with the help of a substantial bequest from the estate of David “Red” Parsons which was presented to the Council on Aging last...
By CHRIS LARABEE
SUNDERLAND — Discussions around the potential South County Senior Center location at 23 Plumtree Road continued Monday evening, as the Select Board laid out a rough timeline and potential funding sources if it ends up pursuing the building.The board...
By CHRIS LARABEE
SUNDERLAND — With a potential South County Senior Center location sitting on the south end of town, the town is beginning to weigh if the site’s high price tag is financially feasible to purchase.Over the last few weeks, discussion on the former...
By MADDIE FABIAN
SOUTHAMPTON — It’s an “exciting time” for the Southampton Senior Center, according to its new director, Christina Johnson, who stepped into the role on Aug. 7.In the past month, the center has extended its hours, developed new classes, and is working...
By CHRIS LARABEE
SOUTH DEERFIELD — Seniors in southern Franklin County will soon have a new option to travel across county lines for medical appointments, shopping and recreation.Thanks to a $16,612 Service Incentive Grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging and...
By CHRIS LARABEE
SUNDERLAND — As the South County Senior Center continues to work with neighboring transit authorities, Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) representatives shared news on Thursday that there may be a potential solution to some of Sunderland’s...
By CHRIS LARABEE
WHATELY — Between fiddle tunes, a petting zoo and a clown, the South County Senior Center’s picnic at Herlihy Park on Wednesday hardly resembled what you might envision it to look like.The picnic serves as an annual get-together for Senior Center...
By EMILY THURLOW
SOUTHAMPTON — The town’s Council on Aging does its best to offer various programs and activities to Southampton seniors. Some mornings, the day begins with Spanish lessons or a coffee hour, others it may start off with a tai chi or yoga class. But one...
By EMILY THURLOW
EASTHAMPTON — With utility rates skyrocketing well past where they were last year, and the increased costs of food, medicine and housing, the burden can quickly become too much for those living on a fixed income.Cynthia Tarail, director of the...
By JACK SUNTRUP
HADLEY — If you’ve been hunting for just the right scarf or purse, The Lady Bugs Women’s Club of Hadley might just have the answer. The club is hosting a scarf and purse sale at the Hadley Council on Aging from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.Jeanne...
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