Join Kate Doran for a 45-minute chair-based online yoga class. We start sitting in the chair, then stand up and use the chair for balance in some standing postures, and then we get down on the floor for the last part of the practice. You only need to get up off the floor once! Enjoy and Namaste.
A couple years ago, my daughter, Lily took me to the Albany Tulip Festival for Mother’s Day. It was such a beautiful day…I got a plethora of gorgeous photos and will cherish the day forever.
Here’s a little video of this year’s beautiful blooms!! Enjoy!
Ken Roht from the Orphean Circus has compiled a large work of short stories that you and the reader can choose from. The reader (a volunteer from the Medical Reserve Corps) calls you once a week and they read for 15 min or so and then just check in. You can pick a book from what they have available or pick one of your own, just depending on your interest.
WE READ STORIES WRS COA Referral Form. 5.9.2020
If you are interested in receiving a call for a short story from this fun new program,
please call 528-1881
Nourishing neighbors is a south county meal program, providing 500 meals from local restaurants weekly!
WHO: Meals are available for all community members in the southern Berkshires needing extra support at this time, especially our senior population, those who have lost their jobs, and those otherwise financially struggling.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 1 pm-3 pm (For any updates or changes, follow Berkshire South’s Facebook page) – Please, no early birds!
WHERE: Berkshire So Regional Community Center, drive thru*. 15 Crissey Road, Gt. Barrington. **If you’re not able to drive, please contact meals@berkshiresouth.org and we’ll deliver to you! The deadline to request delivery every week is Tuesday at 10am so that we are able to plan ahead. If you do not have e-mail access, please call the senior center at 528-1881 and we will schedule delivery for you.
DETAILS: This is a contactless system, please stay in your car. We’ll be happy to take your order to you curbside. Questions: please email meals@berkshiresouth.org
HOW: We are so grateful for Berkshire United Way, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and the COVID 19 Emergency Response Fund. We’re also thankful for Berkshire Bounty for delivery assistance, Price Chopper and M Designs for their donations of bags & masks, respectively (Community donations will be welcomed shortly).
Elder Abuse Hotline:
Please check on your senior neighbors. If you have a concern about their safety, you can call the Elder Abuse Hotline at 800-922-2275.
COVID-19 has an impact on families caring for people who are living with Dementia! The Alzheimer’s Association is still fully operational and continuing to help families each day. Their 24/7 HELPLINE is available at 800-272-3900 to anyone who needs to talk about the challenges of demetia during this time. They can help with feelings of isolation and link you to important resources that can help through this uncertain time.
In addition, they are now offering all their educational programs and support groups virtually on line. You can learn more at:
https://www.alzmassnh.org/virtual-programs
has established a toll-free hotline to answer questions about Covid-19.
The hotline is open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm seven days a week —
Call 855-BMC-LINK or 855-262-5465.
Claire Teague & Sheffield Senior Centers present:
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Inn at East Hill Farm in Troy, New Hampshire
German Short Ribs, Pecan Chicken Schnitzel, Fritters with Maple Syrup, warm German Potato Salad and Apple Strudel wit coffee or tea are included in this special Oktoberfest Luncheon at the Inn at East Hill Farm, a working farm and inn in the shadow of Mount Monadnock in Troy, NH. Serving family style at large farmhouse tables, you’re sure to make new friends.
C0vered bridges (or “Kissing Bridges”) are practically a trademark of New England life. They can reflect the town that they reside in, the artist or architect that designed them or the period in which they were built. Grab your camera and come explore several of them with us on a Guided Driving Tour of Covered Bridges of Southern New Hampshire.
Afternoon stop following the tour will be at Kringle Candle in Bernardston, MA, a beautiful flagship store with over 1000 white candle fragrances, toys, gifts and gourmet foods.
COST: $98 per person based on 40-50
Make checks payable to Friendship Tours
Payment due to Sheffield Senior Center by August 20, 2020
Depart: 7:45 am Sheffield Senior Center, 25 Cook Road
Estimated Return: 7:15 pm Sheffield
Reservations: Sheffield Senior Center (413) 229-7037
Pick up and drop off will also be in Great Barrington.
Claire Teague &Sheffield Senior Centers present:
The River Rose Cruise
Newburgh, NY
Thursday, July 30th
A two hour narrated tour of historically significant sites such as Bannerman’s Island, Catskill Water Aqueduct, Storm King Mountain, Village of Cold Spring and West Point.
Prior to the cruise, enjoy lunch at the River Grille which features delicious food and magnificent water views.
Cost: $104 pp based on 40-52
Depart: 9 am Sheffield Senior Center
Estimated Return: 6:30 pm Sheffield
Payment Due: June 19th
Make checks payable to: Friendship Tours
There will also be a pick up in Great Barrington.
Join us on
Thursday
March 19th
At 1 PM
John Wheeler
The Mycolodge
Will be here to talk with us all about
Mushrooms.
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