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

iPhone Basics Class

Upcoming Events

*Grab-n-Go!

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM Williamsburg Senior Center Cafe

Bereavement Support Group

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM Chesterfield Community Center

Tai Chi

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM Chesterfield Community Center

Mahjong

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM Westhampton Woods

Healthy Bones & Balance

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM Cummington Community House

Healthy Bones and Balance

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM Williamsburg Town Hall Auditorium

Chair Yoga

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM Westhampton Woods

Strength and Cardio Workouts

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM zoom

Coffee Hour

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM Cummington Community House

Congregate Meals

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM Williamsburg Senior Center Cafe

Grab N Go Meals

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Art Meet Ups

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM Chesterfield Community Center

Needlework Group

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM Cummington Community House

Oil Painting Class with Lena Garcia

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM Chesterfield Community Center

Strength Training

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM Worthington Town Hall

Smooth Moves

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Healthy Bones & Balance

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM Cummington Community House

Health Bones and Balance

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM Worthington Town Hall

Strength for Life

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM Chesterfield Community Center

iPhone Basics Class

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM Forbes Library Community Room

Mahjong

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM Chesterfield Community Center

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Take and Eat Delivered Meals

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM Williamsburg

Pumpkin Carving and Movie

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM Plainfield Town Hal

Yoga Class

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM Worthington Town Hall

Advanced Tai Chi

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Healthy Bones & Balance

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM Cummington Community House

Healthy Bones and Balance

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM Worthington Town Hall

Coffee Hour

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM Cummington Community House

Yoga with Carol Conz

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM Williamsburg Town Hall Auditorium

Congregate Meals

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM Williamsburg Senior Center Cafe

Grab N Go Meals

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Healthy Bones and Balance

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM Williamsburg Town Hall Auditorium

Aerobics Class

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM Worthington Town Hall

Let’s Talk About “it”

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM Chesterfield Community Center

Knitting Group

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM Westhampton Library

Yoga

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM Westhampton Library

Tai Chi

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM Williamsburg Town Hall Auditorium

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM Chesterfield Community Center (Council on Aging)

Tech Support Drop In Center

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM Chesterfield Community Center (Council on Aging)

*Grab-n-Go!

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM Williamsburg Senior Center Cafe

Fitness with Friends

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM Westhampton Town Hall

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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