Wellness Day To Be Held at the North Adams American Legion

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The community is invited to "Wellness Day: A Live Well Event" on Saturday, May 23, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the American Legion Post 125, American Legion Drive. 
 
Sponsored by the Commission on Disabilities, it is free of charge and open to the public. There will be giveaways.
 
Professionals from a variety of fields will be on hand to share their expertise with community members, highlighting valuable services and resources. Attendees can explore practical tips and guidance on mental and physical health, as well as healing practices for individuals spanning children to elders. 
 
Guests will have the opportunity to experience services such as massage and reiki, connect with a child and adolescent therapist, and speak with a special education teacher about individual needs and behavioral supports. Learn about local support groups and services that promote healthy, independent living for people of all ages and abilities, as well as engaging and educational programs designed for older adults.
 
The event will also feature a display of prosthetics and orthotics that support active living. Learn about the health benefits of plants. Attendees can consult with experts on health insurance, meet members of the Urgent Care North team, explore assistive technology options, and meet representatives from the City, including the Veterans Services Agent, ADA Coordinator, Police, Fire and Ambulance first responders, members of the Commission on Disabilities, among others.
 
For more information contact Elena Sprague, chairperson, Disabilitycommission@northadams-ma.gov
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Hockey Tournament Raises More than $20,000 for Team Liam

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The Shamrocks and Rensselaer Rejects won the A and B Division titles, respectively, at this weekend's Berkshire Summer Bash.
 
The three-day tournament organized by the Berkshire Bear League Hockey league, brought teams from around the region to help raise money to support Liam Lescarbeau, a 9-year-old member of the Northern Berkshire Youth Hockey League's Black Bears youth program.
 
On Monday morning, NBYHL President Aaron Girgenti reported that the event raised more than $20,000 through team entry fees, the concession stand and a raffle.
 
On Sunday evening, the Rejects squared off against the F-Bombs in the B division final after each team played three games in a four-team round robin.
 
The Rejects held a slight, 3-2, lead after two periods but earned a two-goal margin with a goal midway through the third. The New Yorkers tacked on an empty net goal in the closing seconds to take a 5-2 win and the B Division title.
 
The Shamrocks' A Division final against the Ducks got off to a fast start with the teams trading goals in a high-flying first-period that saw the Shamrocks take a 3-1 lead before the Ducks scored in the 15th minute of the 17-minute period to get within a goal at 3-2.
 
In the second period, though, the defenses and goalies took over, and the score stayed 3-2 until midway through the third, when the Shamrocks broke through to get some breathing room.
 
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