AdamsCouncil On Aging

10/22/2026

Thank you just doesn’t seem enough…I wanted to thank all the wonderful people for the kind words, endless gifts, and words of wisdom you shared with me at my retirement party last week - most important was the love I felt in that room.
I am so blessed to have crossed paths with all the wonderful people I have met. We shared good times and laughs, shed some tears, and waded through many life issues. I treasure each day I have spent with each of you and you’ll always have a special place in my heart.
Please remember to live each day to its fullest, always find kindness for each other and take time to care for yourself!
LOVE TO ALL💕
Barb 🌻

10/20/2026

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After 60, I stopped asking "Could I use this someday?" and started asking "Do I use this now?"

That one question cleared more cabinets than any system I've ever tried.

You don't need to do all 30 at once. Pick one a day and you'll have a lighter house in a month. And yes, the treadmill-turned-clothes-rack counts. 😉

Save this for later. Which one made you laugh because it's sitting in your house right now?

10/20/2026

🚨 ACTION NEEDED 🚨

💳 Activate your new EBT card before November 29!

If you’re a DTA/SNAP client, you should have received a new chip/tap card. Your old non-chip card will stop working after November 29.

✅ Activate your new chip/tap card today.
🗑️ Once it’s active, dispose of your old card right away.

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🏛️ mass.gov/DTA

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10/15/2026

Thank you Richard Hughes for entertaining us this afternoon!
(Video clips in the comments)

And thank you to the Friends of the Adams COA for sponsoring this entertaining program!

🎹🎬 Richard Hughes: Bringing the Magic of Silent Films to Life! 🎥✨

Richard Hughes is a New England-based pianist, historian, and entertainer who recreates the authentic atmosphere of early 20th-century nickelodeons with live piano accompaniment for classic silent films! 🎹🎞️ Step back in time and experience the magic of the silver screen as audiences did over a century ago! 🍿🕰️

🎶 About His Performances

🎹 Background: Richard began playing piano at just 7 years old! 🎼 After spending 25 years in manufacturing, he followed his passion and transitioned into performing silent movie music professionally.

🎵 Musical Style: From lively ragtime and novelty tunes to Tin Pan Alley favorites and authentic “mood music,” Richard tailors his music to match the action unfolding on screen! 🎶🎭

🎬 Show Format: His programs often begin with fascinating historical talks about the golden age of silent film, followed by vintage newsreels, cartoons, and hilarious slapstick clips! 📽️😂 Audiences may even get the chance to synchronize their own sound effects! 👏🔔

🌟 Featured Films & Stars: Enjoy the timeless comedy and charm of legendary stars from the 1910s and 1920s, including: 🎩 Charlie Chaplin 🚂 Buster Keaton (Steamboat Bill Jr., The Goat) 🏃 Harold Lloyd (Safety Last) 💃 Clara Bow (It) 🌹 Mary Pickford (My Best Girl) 🎭 Marion Davies (Show People)

📍 Where to See Him: Richard regularly performs throughout Massachusetts and New England at senior living centers, libraries, community spaces, and local historical museums. 🏛️📚❤️

✨ Experience the nostalgia, laughter, and unforgettable music of the silent film era! 🎹🎬🍿

Richard Hughes
978-568-9132
[email protected]

10/13/2026

MOBILE FOOD BANK
Today, Tuesday, October 13th
12:30-1:30pm
Adams Visitor Center

Anything leftover after 1:30pm will be in the Visitor Center Lobby.

Supplies while they last:
Tropical Winter Pumkin Squash
Spaghetti Squash
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Apples
Beets
Corn Flakes

10/12/2026

Reminder: the Adams COA is CLOSED TODAY, Monday October 12th, for Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day.

10/08/2026

Medicare Changes in Berkshire County 2027

10/07/2026

📢 Medicare 2027: What’s Changing? 🩺💙

Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period is October 15th-December 7th

Join us at the Adams COA on Thursday, October 8th at 12:15 PM for an informative and educational presentation with Erica Beaudry, Independent Insurance Counselor, specializing in Medicare.

📋 Erica will discuss:

🔄 Changes to Medicare plans for 2027
📍 Plan changes affecting Berkshire County
💡 What these changes may mean for Medicare beneficiaries
📅 Thursday, October 8th ⏰ 12:15 PM 📍 Adams COA

👉 Currently, all of our Medicare Counseling appointments at the Adams COA are booked through the end of Open Enrollment. However, we are keeping a waitlist and working on a plan to try to add additional appointments. Stay tuned for updates!

📱 Can't make it in person for the presentation October 8th? No problem! The presentation will be LIVE-STREAMED right here on our page so you can watch from home. 💻📲

We hope you’ll join us and get the information you need to make informed decisions about your Medicare and Prescription coverage! ❤️

10/02/2026

🎉🤑 YES, IT’S STILL ON! 🤑🎉

And YES — you can buy tickets AT THE DOOR! 🎟️🙌

Join us for the Friends of the Adams COA Cash Bingo Fundraiser! 💰🎲

📅 Sunday, October 4th
⏰ Bingo: 1:00–3:00 PM
🚪 Doors Open: 12:00 PM
📍 Bounti-Fare Restaurant
💵 $25 suggested donation

Come have some fun, win some CASH 💰, and support the Friends of the Adams COA! ❤️

🍹 Cash Bar
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle
🍿 Snacks available for purchase

🎉 Bring your friends, grab your tickets at the door, and get ready for an afternoon of bingo, prizes, and fun!

We’ll see you there! 🥳💰🎲

10/01/2026

🌻Enjoy your first day of retirement, Barb!🌻