North County Notebook: Jan. 2, 2024

Clare Maguire, in black, sets a place for a late arrival for beef stew at the Bernardston Senior Center in 2022. Maguire will serve roast turkey with apple cranberry crisp on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 11:45 a.m.

Clare Maguire, in black, sets a place for a late arrival for beef stew at the Bernardston Senior Center in 2022. Maguire will serve roast turkey with apple cranberry crisp on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 11:45 a.m. STAFF FILE PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ

Published: 01-01-2025 11:01 AM

Ryder Band coming to Memory Cafe

NORTHFIELD — The Ryder Band will perform old-time favorites during the Northfield Senior Center’s monthly Memory Cafe on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

This program provides support and socialization for adults dealing with memory-related issues and their caregivers. A light lunch will be provided.

RSVP by Jan. 15 by calling 413-498-2901, ext. 114. The program is open to residents of all towns but is limited to 20 participants each month.

Roast turkey on Jan. 23 menu

BERNARDSTON — Chef Clare Maguire will serve roast turkey with apple cranberry crisp at the Bernardston Senior Center on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 11:45 a.m.

A $3.50 donation is suggested. Reserve a meal by calling 413-648-5319.

Jan. 27: Performance by Debi Spyre, Ron Smith

BERNARDSTON — Debi Spyre and Ron Smith will perform at the Bernardston Senior Center on Monday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m. This event is also available on Zoom.

Learn about Home Loan Program

NORTHFIELD — Mike Blasco, Home Modification Loan Program administrator at the Franklin County Regional Housing & Redevelopment Authority, will speak during a coffee social at the Northfield Senior Center on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 1:30 p.m.

Blasco will discuss the Home Modification Loan Program, a state-funded program that provides financing (a 0% interest loan) to homeowners for accessibility renovations to keep a household member with a disability or an older adult in their own home. No registration is necessary.

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