Northern Hilltowns Councils on Aging

TechConnect 2.0

Although we have fewer trainings going forward, TechConnect provides tech support by appointment, drop-in clinics and device distribution in all Hilltowns. This is made possible through a partnership with Northampton Open Media. Please take advantage of ongoing services.

Affordable Internet: Internet Hotspots

If you need affordable internet access, we have a solution that may work for you. Hotspots are small cellular devices you can use to access internet and work in most areas in the hilltowns. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us by phone or email. Call 413-296-5080 or email to coatechdevices@gmail.com.

Tech Support Available by Appointment

Receive technology help by email, phone, drop-in, or by appointment: coaTechHelp@gmail.com phone or text msg 413-296-5080. You can attend drop-in at all locations, except Nash Hill which is restricted to residents only.

Devices for you:

Refurbished Desktops, PC laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads
There is still time to join the Digital World while supplies last. We have refurbished PC laptops and desktops, Chromebooks and, iPads on hand. If you need a device to connect to the internet, have something so old it is not working effectively, or need a different type of device please contact us. Call and leave message at 413-296-5080, or use online request form on our website Click Here to Request

Drop in Centers: No appointment needed!

Chesterfield Community Center 400 Main Rd. Chesterfield Weekly on all Tuesdays from 11:00 to 2:00
Cummington Community House Drop-In tech support, 33 Main Street, from 10 to Noon, 2nd Wednesday
Goshen Town Hall, Drop-In tech support from 12:00 to 2:00, 3rd Thursday
Plainfield Shaw Memorial Library Drop-In tech support, from 5:30 to 7:30, 3rd Thursday
Westhampton Library Drop-In tech support, from 2:00 to 4:00, 4th Thursday
Williamsburg
Meekins Library Drop-In tech support from 10 to Noon 2nd Tuesday
Nash Hill Place Resident Drop-In tech support from 10:00 to Noon, 2nd Tuesday
Worthington Drop-In tech support at COA office – call COA for date/time

Upcoming Tech Connect Classes, Workshops, and Drop-In Centers

No New Classes or Workshops in September

Upcoming Events

Yoga Class

Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM Worthington Town Hall

Advanced Tai Chi

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Healthy Bones & Balance

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM Cummington Community House

Healthy Bones and Balance

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM Worthington Town Hall

Coffee Hour

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM Cummington Community House

Yoga with Carol Conz

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM Williamsburg Town Hall Auditorium

Congregate Meals

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM Williamsburg Senior Center Cafe

Grab N Go Meals

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Potluck Luncheon

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM Worthington Town Hall

Healthy Bones and Balance

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM Williamsburg Town Hall Auditorium

Aerobics Class

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM Worthington Town Hall

Knitting Group

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM Westhampton Library

Yoga

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM Westhampton Library

Foot Nurse

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM Williamsburg Senior Center

Tai Chi

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM Williamsburg Town Hall Auditorium

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM Chesterfield Community Center (Council on Aging)

Tech Connect Drop-in Center

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM Meekins Library

Tech Support Drop In Center

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM Chesterfield Community Center (Council on Aging)

*Grab-n-Go!

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM Williamsburg Senior Center Cafe

Fitness with Friends

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM Westhampton Town Hall

Snack Bar Luncheon

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM Williamsburg Snack Bar, 109 Main St., Haydenville

Grab and Go Hot Meals

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM Cummington Community House

Grab and Go Meals

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM Cummington Community House

Living Fully, Aging Gracefully, Befriending Death

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM Zoom

Mahjong

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM Chesterfield Community Center

Painting in Acrylics with Fran Kidder

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM Williamsburg Senior Center

Games Group

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM Westhampton Woods

Scrabble

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM Westhampton Library

Healthy Bones & Balance

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM Cummington Community House

Healthy Bones & Balance

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM Cummington Community House

Book Club

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM Westhampton Library

Yoga Class

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM Worthington Town Hall

Coffee and Chat

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM Westhampton Library

Drop-In Tech Support

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM Cummington Community House

Modern / Contemporary Dance

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM Williamsburg Town Hall Auditorium or Lawn

Exercise with Joan

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM Goshen Town Hall and Zoom

Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM Chesterfield Community Center

*Grab-n-Go!

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM Williamsburg Senior Center Cafe

September Luncheon

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM Plainfield Town Hall

Bereavement Support Group

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM Chesterfield Community Center

Tai Chi

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM Chesterfield Community Center

Mahjong

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM Westhampton Woods

All Towns News

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Elder Law Education Program

Elder Law Education Program from 4-5pm at the Goshen Town Hall.

Free Theatrical performance of The Picture of Dorian Gray by HRHS Drama

The High School Drama Company is teaming up with the local Councils on Aging to bring a special theatrical experience to the community.

Discussion group focused on the book 'Being Mortal' by Atul Gawande

A discussion group around the book “Being Mortal” will be facilitated by Peg Whalen on Mondays for five weeks starting March 31st

Senior Snowshoeing – March 5, 12 & 19

Hilltown Land Trust and All Out Adventures are offering a series of snowshoe treks on Wednesday mornings at the DAR state forest in Goshen.

Plainfield Flu/Covid Vaccine Clinic

October 9th 10am - 1pm

Thelma (the movie)

When a 93 year old gets scammed, she seeks revenge. Opens June 21, 2024 at Cinemark in Hadley

Scam Alert From Goshen Chief of Police

Goshen Chief of Police Fred Bezio has alerted the COA that several local older adults have been targets of “grandparent scams”

Scam Alert!

Apple or Windows Support...If your computer freezes and you get a call from 'Apple Support' (or 'Windows Support', I suppose)

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