Northern Hilltowns Councils on Aging

The Northern Hilltowns Councils on Aging announced the results of the Aging and Technology Survey and presented the report that summarizes the results at a press conference in Williamsburg on Monday, June 10th, 2024. You can read the entire report HERE. For media coverage of the event, check out the links below:

The Northern Hilltowns Councils on Aging in Chesterfield, Worthington, Plainfield, Cummington, Goshen, Westhampton and Williamsburg, received a significant grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. This funding lets us offer resources and services to people 60 and older in the seven hilltowns for a limited time. The TECH CONNECT program will lessen the digital divide by increasing digital literacy in our seven rural communities.

1. Help installing Whip City or Comcast delivered high-speed internet to households without service CLICK HERE TO REQUEST SERVICE
2. Help arranging for low cost internet service for eligible households and senior housing communities/public spaces CLICK HERE TO REQUEST SERVICE
3. Providing free or reduced cost laptops/tablets for those without working technology to connect to the internet CLICK HERE TO REQUEST

We are also creating a Digital Volunteer Team of hilltown residents to meet technology needs in our towns. Knowledge and skills of various types are needed for many purposes, not all involving technology. Please consider helping in whatever ways you are able to contribute. Sign up here or contact Gail Lucey at coatechvolcoor@gmail.com or call 413-296-5548.

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

Cloud Basics

Google Suite Workshop

Microsoft Excel Workshop

Social Media Workshop

Using Microsoft Word

Upcoming Events

Yoga Class

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM Worthington Town Hall

Coffee and Chat

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM Westhampton Library

Modern / Contemporary Dance

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM Williamsburg Town Hall Auditorium or Lawn

Wellness Clinic

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM Westhampton Library

Exercise with Joan

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM Goshen Town Hall and Zoom

Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM Chesterfield Community Center

*Grab-n-Go!

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM Williamsburg Senior Center Cafe

Tai Chi

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM Chesterfield Community Center

Mahjong

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM Westhampton Woods

Crafts Group

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM Goshen Town Hall

Healthy Bones & Balance

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM Cummington Community House

Healthy Bones and Balance

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM Williamsburg Town Hall Auditorium

Chair Yoga

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM Westhampton Woods

Strength and Cardio Workouts

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM zoom

Coffee Hour

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM Cummington Community House

Blood Pressure Clinic

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Congregate Meals

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM Williamsburg Senior Center Cafe

Grab N Go Meals

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Art Meet Ups

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM Chesterfield Community Center

Needlework Group

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM Cummington Community House

Strength Training

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM Worthington Town Hall

Smooth Moves

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Healthy Bones & Balance

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM Cummington Community House

Healthy Bones & Balance

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM Cummington Community House

Community Connections Group

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM Goshen Town Hall (Upstairs)

Health Bones and Balance

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM Worthington Town Hall

Strength for Life

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Using Social Media Workshop

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM Chesterfield Senior Center

Using Social Media Workshop

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM Chesterfield Senior Center

Tech Support Drop In Center

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM Chesterfield Community Center (Council on Aging)

Mahjong

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM Chesterfield Community Center

Take and Eat Delivered Meals

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM Williamsburg

Rabies Clinic

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM Chesterfield Fire Department

Yoga Class

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM Worthington Town Hall

Advanced Tai Chi

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Healthy Bones & Balance

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM Cummington Community House

Healthy Bones and Balance

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM Worthington Town Hall

Coffee Hour

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM Cummington Community House

Yoga with Carol Conz

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM Williamsburg Town Hall Auditorium

Congregate Meals

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM Williamsburg Senior Center Cafe

Grab N Go Meals

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Healthy Bones and Balance

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM Williamsburg Town Hall Auditorium

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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)

“Enchanted Tunes & A Magic Wish”

All are welcome! March 13, 12:45pm, Plainfield Town Hall

Experience with Scams Among Older Adults

Info on Scams

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