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Programs for Seniors

We have several programs geared just for those 60 and up, like Senior Cycling, Senior Snowshoeing, and Kayaking or Paddle Boarding.

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Senior Cycling

Seniors are invited to join our cycling programs on a space-available basis, to use a stable recumbent trike or tandem recumbent trike to explore the rail trail on your own or with friends and family. See some of the available trikes.

Participants can email us or call our office (413-584-2052) to pre-register for a one-hour time slot during program time. Registration by 12pm the day before the program required.

Fees

  • Cycling: $5-20 sliding scale per person.
  • A family, friend or caregiver may join at no charge

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Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Lesson for Seniors

Our small group beginner-oriented stand up paddle boarding programs will introduce adults 60+ to paddle boarding. All equipment, including paddle boards (either inflatable or hard board), paddle, paddle leash, and life jackets are provided. We will help participants enter and exit their SUP from the dock and learn the basics of paddle boarding, including: how to stand up, turn, paddle forward, and stop. Once SUP participants are confident on their boards, they may choose to paddle with the senior kayaking group for a longer distance paddle or participate in future SUP lessons to hone their skills.

Our programs begin and end at the Connecticut River Greenway Park, a city of Northampton park located behind the River Run condos on Damon Road. Please note: properly fitted life jackets are required to be worn at all times during our programs.

Fees

  • $10 - $20 per session sliding scale.
  • A family, friend or caregiver may join at no charge

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Senior Kayaking

Our beginner-oriented senior kayaking programs will introduce adults 60+ to kayaking on the Connecticut River. All equipment, included single or tandem kayaks, lightweight paddles, and life jackets are provided. We will help participants enter and exit their kayaks from the dock and learn the basics of kayaking. We will kayak together as a group, offering instruction as needed.

Our programs begin and end at the Connecticut River Greenway Park, a city of Northampton park located behind the River Run condos on Damon Road. Please note: properly fitted life jackets are required to be worn at all times during our programs.

Fees

  • $10 - $20 per session sliding scale.
  • A family, friend or caregiver may join at no charge

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Senior Snowshoeing

Programs rotate between the DAR State Forest in Goshen, Sweet Alice Brook in Amherst, and Mt. Tom State Reservation in Holyoke.

Wednesdays from January through mid March: 10am - 11:45am or 12:15pm - 2pm

Programs are funded by individual contributions, including funds raised from our annual Kayak-a-thon and Plunge for Adventure fundraisers.

Fees

  • Snowshoeing: $5-20 sliding scale per person.
  • A family, friend or caregiver may join at no charge


Senior Programs Calendar

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Important Details

  • You must r egister for the program you'd like to attend.  You can do this by emailing or calling us.
  • See our Cancellation Policies
  • Each person with a disability can bring one family member, friend, or caregiver at no charge. If a person with a disability needs two caregivers to participate, then that person can bring two caregivers at no charge.
  • Every participant in our programs, including family members and personal care assistants, will need to fill out a liability waiver once per calendar year.  When you register for a program, you will receive a link to the correct waiver to fill out.
  • Review our Emergency Action Plans

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