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Holyoke Community College
The Commonwealth’s oldest community college, Holyoke Community College is an accredited, public community college serving Western Massachusetts and beyond. In addition to offering a wealth of credit and non-credit courses in subjects from art to technology, HCC annually hosts a variety of recreational and cultural activities open to the community. Most are free; some charge minimal admission.
Theater: HCC’s theater arts program produces plays annually in the 316-seat Forum Theater, and sponsors playwrighting and other workshops.
Music: HCC’s music program offers faculty and student concerts and sponsors the annual spring Jazz Festival, which features renowned jazz artists and instrumental workshops for area high school students and the community.
Art: The Taber Art Gallery hosts exhibits and gallery talks by a variety of artists throughout the year.
Fitness: The David M. Bartley Center for Athletics and Recreation is available to community groups and individuals, and is equipped with a three-court gymnasium, full fitness center with strength and cardiovascular equipment, and steam and sauna facilities. The Bartley Center offers group fitness classes, including aerobics, kickboxing, and body sculpting, as well as personal training, blood pressure screening, massage, and more.
Recreation: HCC outdoor amenities include a walking track, hiking trails, six-court tennis facility, and soccer, baseball, and softball fields. The campus also features a disc golf course that is free and open to the public year-round.
Youth Programs: HCC offers a variety of programs throughout the year, including music, art, outdoor adventure, sports clinics, and science and math programming. Summer youth programs are especially popular.
Conference/Meeting Space: The Kittredge Center, Bartley Center, Campus Center, and Forum Theater offer a number of venue options for your conference or seminar. Facilities are available all year round and can accommodate from 6 to 400 people.
| hours: | Please call for specific information or visit www.hcc.edu |
| location: | 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke, MA 01040 (413) 538-7000 |
| web: | www.hcc.edu |
Upcoming events
Alzheimer's Association Pioneer Valley Memory Walk '10
The Alzheimer's Association's mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. They are the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. For more
information please check out www.alz.org
Form a team or walk as an individual. Money raised by the Memory Walk helps provide care and support for individuals and families touched by Alzheimer’s.
| when: | Saturday, September 11, 2010 8:30 AM – Registration and Health & Awareness Fair 10:00 AM - Memory Walk 11:30 AM - Lunch provided by Olive Garden |
| where: | Holyoke Community College 303 Homestead Ave, Holyoke, MA |
| price: | Register online at www.memorywalkma.org. For more information contact the Alzheimer's Association at (413) 787-1113. |
| info: | www.memorywalkma.org |