Hungry Hill Center hosts events

SPRINGFIELD The Hungry Hill Center will host a luncheon on May 23 at 11:45 a.m. Baked chicken, scalloped potatoes, bean/carrot medley, wheat bread, salad, dessert, coffee and tea. Reservations are required by noon May 12 and can be made by calling the Center at 733-9411. The meal is offered by Greater Springfield Senior Services and the Center will provide salad, coffee and tea for $2.50.

Nurses from Pedi-Care, Inc. will be at the Hungry Hill Center on May 17 by appointment. There is a fee for this service. Appointments can be made by calling 733-9411.

There will be a meeting of the Hungry Hill Neighborhood Council on May 18 at 7 p.m. City Assessor Richard Allen and Economic Development Director David Panagore will be at this meeting. Also, representatives from the police department may be in attendance. All Hungry Hill residents are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served.

On May 15 from 9-11 a.m. a nurse from Chicopee Visiting Nursing Association will be at the Center. Hemoglobin screening along with blood pressure readings will be offered. This is a free service to area seniors.

Exercise classes at the Center will be on Monday and Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Certified instructors from the YMCA conduct the classes which are open to all adults; advanced registration is not necessary. Friday line dance classes are offered at no cost from 10-11 a.m.; beginners are always welcome. The Hungry Hill Center is located in the lower level of Our Lady of Hope Church, corner of Carew and Armory Streets, rear entrance.

Craft classes on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-noon. You are welcome to stop in for coffee and company along with your knitting project; helpful assistance is always available. Our knitters are making mittens for the lower income school children in our neighborhood and they will teach anyone interested in joining this project. For additional information, call the Center at 733-9411.