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South Hadley Council on Aging Serving people ages 60 and up.

🦃 FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER DELIVERY FOR ELDERS IN NEED 🦃Spending Thanksgiving alone? We are happy to share a special opp...
11/04/2026

🦃 FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER DELIVERY FOR ELDERS IN NEED 🦃

Spending Thanksgiving alone? We are happy to share a special opportunity for older adults in need!

The Knights of Columbus Council #4044 in Fairview (Chicopee), with assistance from Access Care Partners’ Nutrition Program, will be providing FREE Thanksgiving meals to elders in need who are homebound and alone on Thanksgiving Day.

Who Is Eligible?
This meal opportunity is available to elders who:

Are in need of a meal.
Will be alone on Thanksgiving Day.
Are unable to leave their homes.
Live within the Access Care Partners catchment area, which includes: Holyoke, Chicopee, Granby, South Hadley, Ludlow, Belchertown, and Ware.

🍽️ What's on the Menu?

Roast turkey with stuffing and gravy
Cranberry sauce
Mashed potatoes
Butternut squash
Rolls and butter
Cookies

Meal Delivery:
📅 Thursday, November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
🕗 Between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

How to Request a Meal:

Individuals interested in receiving a meal must complete and sign the Thanksgiving dinner request form. Signing the form indicates a request for a meal and permission for a Knights of Columbus volunteer to deliver it to their home. You can find the form here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o_C7cIhz9vs1543pIt19HXB3h4HXesnf/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116103197792706871915&rtpof=true&sd=true

📌 Request forms must be returned by Friday, November 13, 2026.

Mail completed forms to:

Access Care Partners
Nutrition Program
4 Valley Mill Road
Holyoke, MA 01040

Questions?
📧 [email protected]
📞 413-538-9020 ext. 464

Please note that this Thanksgiving meal delivery is organized by the Knights of Columbus Council #4044. Access Care Partners is assisting with coordinating meal requests.

❤️ Know someone who may benefit from this opportunity? Please share this information with friends, family, and neighbors so that no one in our community has to go without a warm Thanksgiving meal!

🎃🥧 Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater! 🥧🎃What a wonderful afternoon of pumpkin-inspired fun! We had a great time celebrating the...
11/02/2026

🎃🥧 Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater! 🥧🎃

What a wonderful afternoon of pumpkin-inspired fun! We had a great time celebrating the flavors of fall with Chef Maggie during our Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater interactive cooking demonstration.

From learning new tips and tricks to discovering a fresh take on a seasonal favorite, everyone enjoyed a fun and delicious afternoon filled with inspiration, recipes, and a little Halloween spirit!

A big thank-you to Chef Maggie and everyone who joined us. We loved sharing this special fall experience with you! 🍂🧡

Take a look at some of the fun moments we captured! 📸

🎃👻 What a spooktacular afternoon at the COA! 🍬🍿We had a fang-tastic time at our Halloween Social & Movie on Monday, Octo...
10/30/2026

🎃👻 What a spooktacular afternoon at the COA! 🍬🍿

We had a fang-tastic time at our Halloween Social & Movie on Monday, October 26th! Everyone enjoyed trick-or-treating, gathering goodies, watching Hocus Pocus, and, of course, enjoying plenty of popcorn and sweet treats!

We wrapped up the afternoon with a fun costume contest, and we loved seeing everyone's creativity and Halloween spirit! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon so much fun. We love bringing our community together for these special events!

Until next time… Happy Halloween! 🎃🧡

🎨🍴 Brush and Bites: A Creative Afternoon! 🖌️✨Join us for our next Brush and Bites Workshop on Wednesday, November 4th, f...
10/29/2026

🎨🍴 Brush and Bites: A Creative Afternoon! 🖌️✨

Join us for our next Brush and Bites Workshop on Wednesday, November 4th, from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM!

Led by COA Instructor Tammy Clark of Clark Lane Studio, this fun, instructional painting workshop includes all the supplies you’ll need to create a beautiful canvas painting to take home! 🖼️

Enjoy a delightful afternoon of creativity, conversation, and light refreshments, including snacks and finger foods. 🥨🍇

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 4th
🕜 Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
💲 Cost: $15 per person

📝 Registration is required, and pre-payment is necessary.

Come paint, snack, and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with us! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎨💛

🎭✨ A SPECIAL THEATER INVITATION! ✨🎭The MacDuffie Theater Department is once again welcoming members of the South Hadley ...
10/28/2026

🎭✨ A SPECIAL THEATER INVITATION! ✨🎭

The MacDuffie Theater Department is once again welcoming members of the South Hadley Council on Aging to attend their dress rehearsal of The Wizard Delivers (and Pinky Stays the Course!)! 🌟

📅 Thursday, November 14th
⏰ 3:30 PM
🎟️ FREE admission for South Hadley Council on Aging members!

Enjoy an afternoon of live theater and support the talented students of The MacDuffie School. We’re so grateful for this wonderful tradition and the opportunity to share in the magic of the stage! ❤️🎭

Spread the word, and we hope to see you there!

🏀 COME CHEER ON THE SOUTH HADLEY SENIORS! 🎯Join us for some friendly competition as the South Hadley Council on Aging ta...
10/27/2026

🏀 COME CHEER ON THE SOUTH HADLEY SENIORS! 🎯

Join us for some friendly competition as the South Hadley Council on Aging takes on MacDuffie Boys Basketball team in a Co****le Tournament!

📅 Wednesday, October 28th
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 South Hadley Council on Aging

Come show your support, bring your enthusiasm, and help cheer our South Hadley seniors on to victory! 🙌🎉

Let the games begin! 🎯🏆

🎄✨ Coach Ride to Bright Nights! ✨🎄Join us on Thursday, December 10th, for a festive trip to Bright Nights! 🎅🌟We’ll kick ...
10/21/2026

🎄✨ Coach Ride to Bright Nights! ✨🎄

Join us on Thursday, December 10th, for a festive trip to Bright Nights! 🎅🌟

We’ll kick off the evening with a sweet treat and hot chocolate before boarding the bus for a magical holiday light display! ☕🍫🎄

🗓️ Date: Thursday, December 10th
📍 Arrival: Please arrive at the COA by 4:30 PM
🚌 Bus Departure: 4:45 PM sharp!

🎟️ Registration is required, and seating is limited, available on a first-come, first-served basis. This trip will be included in November registration.

A big thank-you to the Friends of the South Hadley Seniors for sponsoring the coach bus and the South Hadley Senior Travel Club for sponsoring admission to Bright Nights! ❤️

We hope you’ll join us for a fun and festive holiday outing! ✨🎄

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN SOCIAL & MOVIE! 🍬🍿Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun at the COA! 🧙‍♀️🕸️📅 Monday, Octob...
10/21/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN SOCIAL & MOVIE! 🍬🍿

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun at the COA! 🧙‍♀️🕸️

📅 Monday, October 26th
⏰ 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM (with costume contest to follow!)

Here’s what’s in store:
🍬 Trick-or-Treating: Visit the tables outside the center rooms from 12:30–1:00 PM.
🎬 Movie Time: Settle in for the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus from 1:00–2:30 PM.
🍿 Sweet Treats: Enjoy popcorn and additional goodies while you watch!
👻 Costume Contest: Show off your Halloween spirit and enter to win… if you dare! 🏆

Grab your friends, wear your favorite costume, and join us for an afternoon full of treats, laughs, and Halloween fun!

⚠️ REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎃🧡

🎨✨ TODAY’S THE DAY! Stop by the COA Crafters Artisan Fair! ✨🎁Looking for something special? Join us TODAY, Tuesday, Octo...
10/20/2026

🎨✨ TODAY’S THE DAY! Stop by the COA Crafters Artisan Fair! ✨🎁

Looking for something special? Join us TODAY, Tuesday, October 20th, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM for the South Hadley COA Crafters Artisan Fair!

🛍️ Shop beautiful, unique, handmade treasures created by our talented crafting groups. With the holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get a head start on your shopping list—or find something special just for you!

❤️ Come browse, support our local crafters, and discover something wonderful. We hope to see you there!

📅 Today, October 20th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Address

45 Dayton Street
South Hadley, MA
01075

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+14135385030

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