Fairview Rehabilitation Department Offers Balance and Mobility Program

07:12AM / Tuesday, September 15, 2026Print Story | Email Story

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Fairview Hospital and Berkshire South will offer "Balance and Mobility," a free, four-part health education program designed to help older adults maintain strength, mobility, and independence.

The program will be held at Berkshire South, 10 Crissey Road, Great Barrington, on four consecutive Wednesdays—Oct. 7, 14, 21, and 28—from 11 a.m. to noon. Participants must commit to attending all four sessions.

Falls are among the leading causes of hospitalization for older adults. Each session will focus on an aspect of mobility and provide practical strategies and exercises to help participants improve strength, balance, and fall prevention.

"Our goal is to provide practical tools and information that people can use every day to help prevent falls and reduce the risk of fall-related injuries," said Victoria Guy, PT, DPT, Administrative Director of Rehabilitation.

The program will be taught by the rehabilitation team that provides inpatient services at Fairview Hospital as well as at Fairview Outpatient Rehabilitation at 10 Maple Avenue in Great Barrington and Fairview Physical and Sports Therapy at 710 Stockbridge Road in Lee.

The program is limited to 20 participants and is offered at no cost. Registration is required. To register or learn more, call (413) 854-9609 or email vguy@bhs1.org or visit www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/community wellness.

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BCAC Seeks Sponsors to Provide Winter Clothing for Berkshire Children

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:13AM / Monday, November 09, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For some, winter is a time for snow-covered landscapes, cozy nights by the fire and outdoor activities. For others, the colder months bring additional financial burdens as families struggle to afford necessities such as winter coats, boots and warm clothing.

The Berkshire Community Action Council's Elf Warm Clothing Program works to alleviate that burden by connecting children in need with community members willing to lead collection initiatives or purchase warm winter clothing for the drive.

According to the council's website, last year, it served more than 2,300 children across Berkshire County.

Those interested in sponsoring a child will receive the chid's age and clothing sizes to purchase a winter coat, boots, gloves or mittens, and a hat. Donations can be dropped off at a BCAC office by arrangement.

For more information or to sponsor a child, contact BCAC at 413-418-3685 for Pittsfield and Central Berkshire or 413-663-3014 for Northern Berkshire.

For 15 years, state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier has partnered with BCAC by soliciting donations for the program, helping match approximately 50 children each year with donors who provide the clothing needed to stay warm.

"The growth in the need is unbelievable," she said.

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