St. Stanislaus School benefit, 9 to 4 in Kolbe Hall, Adams. Bake sale, snack bar, games, Chinese auctions, money raffle, crafts, and pierogi.
Blackinton Union Church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams; 10 to 2. Crafts table, bake sale, Chinese auction, the Christmas table, and kid's grab bag. Lunch $4, $2 kids.
First Congregational Church, North Adams, 9-2.
Nov. 28 Becket Federated Church, Route 8, holiday bazaar from 9-3. Lunch, crafts, baked goods, holiday and other items. Information: Mary Peltier, Parish House, 413-623-5217.
Dec. 5
Holiday Fair at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, Lee, from 10 to 3; handcrafted items, raffles, children's shop, bake sale, cut Christmas trees and lunch from 11 to 1. Includes angel-themed goods from SERRV. Information, 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org.
Dec. 12-13
North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Information: Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.
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Berkshire South Expands Adaptive Fitness Program Availability
08:56AM / Thursday, August 20, 2009
Grant from Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation Increases Scholarships and Financial Aid
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. - Berkshire South Regional Community Center (BSRCC) plans to expand its adaptive fitness programs and establish a scholarship and financial aid fund for those with disabilities. A recent award from the Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation makes it possible to increase access to adaptive programming for people with special needs.
“The center’s commitment to access and services for people of all abilities is significantly expanded with this award from Berkshire Life,” said Executive Director Eliza Crescentini. “Berkshire Life has been a strong supporter in ensuring accessible and quality programs for people with disabilities and we value their support enormously.”
BSRCC has a fully accessible aquatic center and adaptive motion trainer machines in the fitness center. As an organization dedicated to fitness, wellness, and access for all, BSRCC is committed to continuing its adaptive fitness programs and increasing its aqua fitness classes for those with special needs.
Berkshire South Regional Community Center is a nonprofit organization open to all with community aid available. The Center offers a broad range of programs, classes, lectures, clubs and workshops for adults, youth, children, seniors and families. For more information and to register for programs, contact Berkshire South at 413-528-2810, go to www.berkshiresouth.org, or visit Berkshire South at 15 Crissey Road in Great Barrington, just north of the Price Chopper Plaza on Route 7.
