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

Men’s Breakfast Group

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM Williamsburg Snack Shack

Healthy Bones & Balance

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM Cummington Community House

Healthy Bones and Balance

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM Williamsburg Town Hall Auditorium

Chair Yoga

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM Westhampton Woods

Strength and Cardio Workouts

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM zoom

Coffee Hour

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM Cummington Community House

Congregate Meals

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM Williamsburg Senior Center Cafe

Grab N Go Meals

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Drop In Tech Support

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM Goshen Library

Grab and Go Hot Meals

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM Worthington Town Hall

Art Meet Ups

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM Chesterfield Community Center

Needlework Group

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM Cummington Community House

Oil Painting Class with Lena Garcia

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM Chesterfield Community Center

Writing Group

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM Zoom

Strength Training

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM Worthington Town Hall

Drop In Tech Support

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM Plainfield Library

Smooth Moves

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Healthy Bones & Balance

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM Cummington Community House

Health Bones and Balance

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM Worthington Town Hall

Little Roots

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM Chesterfield Town Hall

Strength for Life

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Ladies Who Lunch

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM Williamsburg Snack Shack

Mahjong

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM Chesterfield Community Center

Fall/Winter Clothing Exchange

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM Goshen Congregational Church

Take and Eat Delivered Meals

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM Williamsburg

Pizza and Movie

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM Plainfield Town Hal

Yoga Class

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM Worthington Town Hall

Advanced Tai Chi

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Healthy Bones & Balance

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM Cummington Community House

Healthy Bones and Balance

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM Worthington Town Hall

Coffee Hour

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM Cummington Community House

Yoga with Carol Conz

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM Williamsburg Town Hall Auditorium

Freezer Friendly Stir Fry Cooking Demo

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Congregate Meals

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM Williamsburg Senior Center Cafe

Grab N Go Meals

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM Chesterfield Community Center

Bingo

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM Worthington Town Hall

Healthy Bones and Balance

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM Williamsburg Town Hall Auditorium

Aerobics Class

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM Worthington Town Hall

Knitting Group

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM Westhampton Library

Yoga

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM Westhampton Library

Tai Chi

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM Williamsburg Town Hall Auditorium

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM Chesterfield Community Center (Council on Aging)

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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