Children's Etiquette Classes Scheduled

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The Berkshire School of Etiquette brings the popular Children’s Dining Etiquette & Social Skills Lesson Program back to Lenox and Monterey this fall for its six-week certification program for children in grades K through 5.

In Lenox, classes will be held at 69 Church St., home of the Berkshire School of Etiquette. Lessons will be held every Saturday from Oct. 4 through Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to noon.

In Monterey, classes will be held at the Monterey General Store. Lessons will be held every Monday from Oct. 6 through Nov. 10 from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.

Attendance is limited to 12 children and includes a five-course fine dining experience as part of the program.  


Diane Massey, director and founder of the Berkshire School, is a certified Corporate, Business and Children’s Etiquette educator, receiving her training from the prestigious American School of Protocol in Atlanta. Her training for children, preschool through post secondary, focuses on modern etiquette awareness, social skills, dining etiquette, communication skills, dining decorum, and confidence building self-esteem programs.

The Berkshire School of Etiquette creates an engaging and encouraging atmosphere for children where learning is anticipated, fun, hands-on, and interactive. Emphasis is placed on positive first impressions, firm handshakes, rules of introduction, direct eye contact, dining skills, manners, and self-presentation all delivered at age appropriate levels for kindergarten through high school and college-aged young adults.

For more information on fees and how to register, visit www.berkshireschoolofetiquette.com or call 845-325-2247.

 

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LENOX, Mass. — The Gilded Age mansion at Ventfort Hall will host a Mother's Day Tea on Sunday May 12 from noon to 1 pm.
 
Tea will be served in the dining room and will include an assortment of savories and pastries accompanied by a traditional black tea and the mansions special Harney & Sons Cherry Blossom Green Tea. The proceeds from this event help the mansion's fund their mission of restoring the mansion.
 
Tickets are $50. Reservations required. For reservations visit https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar  or call (413) 637-3206. Note that all tickets are nonrefundable and non-exchangeable. The historical mansion is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox.
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