Northampton Senior Services

10/14/2026

Lunch & Listen:
Dave Dersham
Friday, October 16
12:00 to 1:00 pm

Northampton native and Americana artist Dave Dersham will be sharing his original songs that have been described as “haunting, humorous, and sharply observant of the contemporary cultural landscape.” Singing with his rich baritone voice accompanied by his own acoustic guitar style, you won’t want to miss this!

10/13/2026

Umass FIRST Caregiver Support
Thursday, October 15
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Registration Encouraged

Are you a caregiver for a person with dementia? UMass Amherst Nurses are offering information and support sessions for caregivers. Topics include: changes in behavior, personality, and sleep, caregiving strategies and self-care, advance care planning, how to access local resources, and working with healthcare providers.

Sessions will be led by Heidi Zahra, RN, MSN, and Sheila Pennell, PhD, RN, faculty at the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing at UMass Amherst.

10/12/2026

Creative Card Making with Erika
Thursday, October 15
1:00 to 3:00 pm

Create one-of-a-kind cards using an assortment of materials. Learn how to make pop-up cards and other fun designs! All materials provided.

10/11/2026

The Northampton Senior center will be closed tomorrow, October 12th in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

10/09/2026

Lunch & Learn:
Easterseals
Tuesday, October 13
12:00 to 1:00 pm

Join us for this informative presentation with Easterseals Massachusetts. They will be presenting on programs they offer that benefit seniors including the MassAbility Assistive Technology Independent Living Program, providing devices and training that help older adults live more safely and independently at home, and the Alternative Finance Program, which offers low-interest Financial Loans and zero-interest Mini Loans to help individuals obtain assistive technology and accessibility equipment such as hearing aids, mobility devices, ramps and stairlifts.

10/09/2026

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10/08/2026

Author of the Month – Thomas Wartenberg
Tuesday, October 13
1:00 to 2:00 pm

Tom Wartenberg works at the interface between philosophy and popular culture. His writing on film spans both reviews of popular films—as evidenced by the reviews he has published in Philosophy Now—and lengthier essays that he has published in a variety of anthologies and journals. Thoughtful Cinema: Illustrating Philosophy on Film is the culmination of his writing about film. It contains chapters on such films as The Zone of Interest and The Power of the Dog, pairing each film with a philosophical theory it illustrates, such as Hannah Arendt’s theory of the banality of evil and Judith Thomson’s account of third-party protective killings. In addition to writing on films, Tom has published books in the fields of philosophy for children, Existentialism, and philosophical aesthetics. He is the recipient of three Fulbright Fellowships and an NEH Fellowship for College Teachers. He was awarded the 2011 APA/PDC Prize for Excellence and Innovations in Philosophy Programs and the 2013 Merritt Prize for his contributions to the philosophy of education. His philosophy for children program is featured in the Emmy Award winning WGBY documentary, Big Ideas for Little Kids. When he is not writing, he enjoys playing the flute, kayaking, and pickleball.

10/07/2026

Self Defense
Tuesday, October 13
2:00 to 3:30 pm

Having the skills and knowledge to protect ourselves in times of need brings peace of mind. Join Nancy Rothenberg for this self-defense offering that will cover verbal skills, awareness skills, and very basic physical skills. This will be an overall beginner introduction appropriate for all.

10/06/2026

Journaling with Joy
Friday, October 9
9:00 to 11:30 am
Limited to 10 participants

Journaling with Joy is a creative, hands-on workshop that blends the healing power of gratitude with playful self-expression. Maintaining a regular gratitude practice can reduce symptoms of depression, decrease feelings of stress and anxiety, contribute to overall well-being and happiness, and it’s also just plain fun!

In this workshop, we will journal not just with words, but also with images, photos, stickers, doodles, colored paper, inspiring quotes, and more. Just bring a special-to-you lined or unlined notebook or purchase one at the start of class from a selection that will be provided by the facilitator, Sharon. She will also be providing the rest of the materials!
No experience necessary