The Adult Center at Greenwood Park is a community-gathering place, dedicated to enriching the adult experience. We provide a rich, diverse environment with a wide range of opportunities, programs and services including Wellness Programs, Recreational and Educational Programs, Support Services with a Registered Nurse and Social Service Coordinator and Volunteer Opportunities. Please register at 565-4150. We welcome all that would like to join us.

Journey to Jazz
Listen to jazz recordings and learn about the great jazz artists with Saul Finestone.

Dates: Fourth Tuesday of each month.
Time 1pm.

Computer Instruction
Our instructor holds classes on a variety of computer functions, including introductory classes, Word, Excel, the Internet, and Email. $12 for 6 classes.

Dates: Wednesdays 10am
Call 565.4150 to get specifics on topics and dates.
One-on-One individual instruction for novices by appointment – 565.4150.
Dates: First Tuesday of the month
Time: 9:30am, No fee.
Classes in Computer Maintenance and Trouble-Shooting. Call for schedule.

Discussion Group
A group discussion of current events, led by a moderator. Come to give your opinion on the latest headlines or just listen to stimulating conversation.

Dates: Third Tuesday of each month.
Time: 1pm-2:30pm

Living Well Chat Group
Once a month, the town nurse presents a speaker or program on the various components of healthy living. Call 565.4150 for scheduled presentations and to register.

Jewelry Workshop
Participants design and create new necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc., or repair older pieces. Sandy Merrill has a huge inventory of beautiful supplies available. Fee $3.00 per class plus the cost of supplies.

Dates: First and third Monday of each month. Times: 1pm

Greenwood Book Club
The group reads a variety of genre: mysteries, biographies, memoirs, fiction and classics. The meetings are informal and all interested parties and opinions are welcome. On-going.

Date: First Tuesday of the month.
Times: 1pm

Veteran’s Circle
All area veterans are welcome to socialize and hear presentations from speakers on World War II, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam and the present conflict. Helpful information concerning benefits and policies of the VA system is also available.

Date: First Wednesday of the month. Time: 1pm

Red Hat Society
Luncheons are scheduled at various area restaurants. Call 565.4150 for details.

Languages
Beginners Italian: Tuesdays, 10:30am – 12noon $64 for 8 weeks.
Intermediate Italian: Tuesdays 11:00am – 12noon $64 for 8 weeks
Advanced Italian: Tuesdays, 12noon – $64 for 8 weeks
French – Tuesdays, 11:00am (no fee)
German – Thursdays 11:30am No Fee

Bridge Groups
Bridge lessons are offered on Fridays at 10am. and Duplicate Bridge is played on Mondays and Fridays at 12:30pm. Refresher class held on Mondays at 10am.

Therapeutic Massages
Wendy Wong will offer a 15 minute or ? hour session. Please call and reserve your time. Wendy has a great deal of experience and holds a diploma in the Chinese Art of TuiNa. A great way to relieve stress and tone your muscles. $15 for a quarter hour and $25 for each 1/2 hour session.
Dates: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 1pm-3pm

Games
The Center offers Bridge, Cribbage, Pinochle, Pitch, Table Tennis, Mah Jongg, Wii, and Trivia groups.

Movies
Recent movies are shown on our large-screen TV for no fee.
Dates: Third Friday of the month. Times: 12:30pm

Fitness Opportunities:

Zumba Classes for Seniors
Weekly classes are offered in this new, exciting aerobic fitness program which is geared toward seniors. $25.00 for 8 week session.
Dates: Wednesdays Times: 4pm

Strength Training & Aerobics
A very effective and popular Strength Training and Aerobic Class at the First Church (on the corner of Longmeadow St. & Williams St.) taught by an excellent certified instructor from the Y who can accommodate all levels of ability. Call 565-4150 for details.

Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (on-going)
Time: 9am-10am Aerobics – 10:05am
Fee: $36 for punch card for 12 classes
Location: First Church, 916 Williams St.

Chair and/or Mat Yoga
A unique and holistic form of gentle yoga perfect for anyone. It promotes health and well-being that leads to increased flexibility, vitality and strength. It is beneficial for all, but especially for those with limited mobility resulting from arthritis, osteoporosis, MS, etc. We are fortunate to have an instructor who creates a healthful and relaxed feeling, making the class easy and enjoyable. Call 565-4150 for class schedule and fee.

Dates: Thursdays 12:30pm.

Tap Dancing
Come and observe our Tap Dancing Classes and see for yourself the benefits of this activity: fun, wonderful exercise, excellent instructor, etc. Class for beginners and an intermediate class. Call 565-4150 for scheduling updates.

Date: Fridays (on-going class)
Time: Beginners Class 12:15pm Intermediate 11:30am
Fee: Seniors $5.00 Adult $6.00 Location: Greenwood Gym

Longmeadow Travel
Trips to plays, musical performances, exhibits, the casinos, and more are offered throughout the year. Call 565-4150 for current offerings.

Gentle Chair Exercises
A great way to shape-up in a gentle but challenging manner along with a video with no one judging or watching you. Even if you have never exercised before, you can do it. A combination work-out – 20 minutes sitting and 20 minutes standing. No fee.

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 10:30am – 11:10am

Wii - It's Not Just For Kids
And It’s Good For You! The world may think of video games as the domain of the young, but adults across the region are proving otherwise. Players hold a wireless controller that detects motion as they execute the same arm movement they would employ if swinging a racket, bat, or golf club, rolling a ball, or throwing a jab. The simulated action is played out on a television screen. Wii benefits adults with improved blood pressure and weight control. Adults are taking to the craze - Join Us.

Dates: Wednesdays Time: 1pm

Longmeadow Over Sixty Club
This social group meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Longmeadow Adult Center at 12:30 pm. Various speakers and activities are featured. Call Kay at 567-3598 for more information.

Coming up this Spring:
March: 2010 Spring Bulb Show at the Botanic Garden of Smith College, plus lunch at the Hotel Northampton.