Upcoming events at EPOCH at Melbourne
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. - EPOCH Assisted Living at Melbourne will host a Veteran’s Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony will include readings and the presentation of certificates of appreciation and gifts for all veterans in attendance. The public is invited to attend the ceremony and stay for refreshments. EPOCH is located at 140 Melbourne Road. For more information call 413-499-1992.
Berkshire Music School to perform at EPOCH
Students from the Berkshire Music School will perform at EPOCH Assisted Living at Melbourne, 140 Melbourne Road, on Friday, Nov. 13, at 3:30 p.m. Faculty coach Jean Stackhouse will direct a piano-French horn-violin ensemble for this afternoon concert.
The Berkshire Music School is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide quality music education for people in the Berkshires community. All are welcome and encouraged to attend their performance, which is being offered free of charge as part of EPOCH’s community outreach and education programs. For more information, please call 413-499-1992.
Annual Craft Fair at EPOCH
EPOCH Assisted Living at Melbourne will host its annual craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local artisans and Melbourne’s own knitting group, the Knit Wits, will have goods on display for sale. EPOCH will also host a bake sale. All proceeds from the Knit Wits and bake sale tables will benefit Hospicecare in the Berkshires. Don’t miss this opportunity to support local organizations and get a jump start on your holiday shopping. All are invited to attend the craft fair. EPOCH is located at 140 Melbourne Road. Please call 413-499-1992 for more information.
An EPOCH armchair adventure: ‘Journey Through Venice’
Karen E. Holtslag, M.S., a trainer, counselor and professional coach, will present “Journey Through Venice” at EPOCH Assisted Living at Melbourne on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 3 p.m. Using pictures taken during a recent visit to Venice, Holtslag will take the audience on a rich, visual adventure through Italy’s floating city. Her presentation is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. EPOCH is located at 140 Melbourne Road. For more information or to request a reservation call 413-499-1992.
‘Value of Friendship’ presentation at EPOCH
Rabbi Carol Mitchell will present a “Value of Friendship” presentation at EPOCH Assisted Living at Melbourne on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. Rabbi Mitchell will discuss the importance of building and maintaining friendships in the balance of life. EPOCH is located at 140 Melbourne Road.
Rabbi Mitchell is the Jewish Chaplain for Charlesbank Hospice Care. In addition to her ordination, she holds a B.A. in economics from New York University and an M.A. in Economics and Education from Columbia University. Her presentation is free and open to the public. For more information or to request a reservation, call 413-499-1992.
