AdamsCouncil On Aging

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!🌻

09/22/2026

☀️🍁MOBILE FOOD BANK🍁☀️
Today, Tuesday, Sept 22nd
12:30-1:30pm
Any left overs after 1:30pm will be in the Visitor Center lobby

Supplies until they last:
Butternut Squash
Cabbage
Onions
Lettuce
Strawberry Yogurt
Yams
White Bread
Green Peppers

09/21/2026

💜 The Berkshire Walk to End Alzheimer’s is less than a month away! 💜

Join walkers on Saturday, October 17th at Lilac Park in Lenox for this important event supporting the fight against Alzheimer’s. 🧠💜

While our team won’t be walking this year due to the change in location, we’re still proud to support this very important cause by helping raise funds for Alzheimer’s research and essential services. 🙌

Every donation makes a difference. 💜 Whether you’re able to join our team, make a donation, or simply help spread the word, your support means so much!

👉 Please consider joining our team or making a donation today.

Together, we can help move us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s. 💜🌎

Adasm COA Team Page link:

Support Adams Council on Aging in the fight to end Alzheimer's. Donate today to help them reach their goal.