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Ventfort Hall Presents A Home For The Holidays Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum will present “A Home for the Holidays” starting November 28 to mid-January, 2009. The Victorian-era mansion will be beautifully decorated and will host a number of special events to enliven the season. The halls will be decked throughout public areas of the 1893 manor house including the magnificent dining room festooned for a grand holiday meal by Country Dining Room Antiques of Great Barrington; an American Girl Christmas tree decorated with charming Gilded Age ornaments hand made by Ventfort Hall’s American Girl program participants; antique train replicas, featuring one gleaming engine that is 10 feet long, (a real Polar Express!) and more. In addition, the ongoing exhibit of “Les Petites Dames de Mode” (The Little Ladies of Fashion), a world-class display of sixty 29”-tall Victorian ladies in exquisitely detailed costumes makes for a Victorian holiday feast for the eyes. The season kicks off on Sunday December 7 from 2-5 p.m. with a “mini” Nutcracker Ballet, performed by the American Dance Institute. This event includes a Victorian Tea with Cocoa, Mulled Cider and plenty of goodies. On Saturday December 27 and Monday December 29 at 3 p.m. Carl Sprague will return with his popular old-world marionette shows. A rendition of the classic fairy tale “Jack and the Beanstalk” will delight children of all ages. On the evening of Sunday December 28 composer and pianist Jakov Jakoulov will present a concert/lecture titled “The Neglected Art: The World of Classical Improvisation” starting at 6 p.m., followed by a wine and cheese reception. During Christmas Week from December 26 through 31, the acclaimed play “The Belle of Amherst”, will be presented. Normi Noel returns to Ventfort Hall to direct as does actress Ann Undeland who will recount the fascinating story of Emily Dickinson. Free hot mulled cider will also be included with each paid �� tour admission on weekends and the week of December �� 26 through December 31. Ventfort Hall, located at 104 Walker Street , Lenox, is open daily year-round (closed �� Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.) Hourly �� guided tours are available �� on weekends starting at 10 �� a.m. with the last tour at �� 3 p.m. Self-guided tours are available Mon-Fri �� from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or �� weekends 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. �� Information and reserva�� tions at 413-637-3206 or �� www.GildedAge.org. ��

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“All Genre Group” with Walt Bell in Great Barrington at the Mason Library, is cancelled for November and December of 2008. The next meeting will be held, January 15, 2009.

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AARP Seeks Volunteers for Income Tax Assistance Program

AARP is looking for volunteers throughout Berkshire County with an interest in helping others. Each year, from February 1 through April 15, the AARP Tax-Aide program offers free tax counseling and preparation to moderate and low-income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Volunteer counselors are trained in basic federal and Massachusetts individual income tax preparation, with an emphasis on issues affecting older adults. “The AARP Tax-Aide program is a wonderful resource for the American taxpayer,” said Pim Goodbody, Berkshire County District Coordinator. “AARP Tax-Aide volunteers get a great deal of satisfaction from helping people deal with the challenges of filling out their tax forms.” Nationwide, more than 32,000 AARP Tax-Aide volunteers, trained in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service and state tax authorities, help more than two million people file their personal income tax forms. The program is expected to be offered during the coming 2008 tax season at seven Senior Centers within Berkshire County: Dalton, Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox, North Adams, Pittsfield and Williamstown. Volunteer Counselors must commit to attending the annual 4-5 daytime training sessions in early January and provide a minimum of three hours of counseling per week during Tax-Aide's 10-week tax season; February 1 - April 15, 2009. For more information about becoming a Tax-Aide volunteer, contact Pim Goodbody at pgoodbody@alumni.williams.edu or (413) 458-1840 and visit the program's website: www.aarp.org/ taxaide .

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Fifth Annual Gingerbread House Competition and Silent Auction

Join Wheatleigh and Berkshire Grown for an afternoon of holiday fun and spirited competition at their Fifth Annual Gingerbread House Competition and Silent Auction on Sunday, December 7 from 3-5 p.m. at the Lenox Community Center, 65 Walker St., Lenox. Everyone is welcome. Bring your children, there will be a Kids Corner for decorating gingerbread houses. It is free to enter, simply call Wheatleigh at 413-6370610, then bring your gingerbread house to the Lenox Community Center on the day of the event. Please join us as a bidder, builder or just come and have some fun! There is also a special Gala Dinner at Wheatleigh to support Berkshire Grown’s “Share the Bounty” that same evening at 6 p.m. Reserve your seat for this extraordinary dinner for thirty people. Tickets are tax-deductible and available by phoning Wheatleigh at 413-637-0610. “Share the Bounty” is a project of Berkshire Grown, and every contribution helps them to buy shares in local farms and the fresh food goes to food pantries, kitchens and par-

ticipants in WIC. Help support local farmers and feed our neighbors in need. Thanks to Wheatleigh for their gingerbread recipe: Gingerbread For Making Gingerbread Houses 1 cup shortening 1 cup molasses 1 cup sugar 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tap baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 cups All Purpose flour (approximately) 1. combine shortening, sugar and molasses in a pot, bring to simmer 2. remove from heat and add baking soda, salt and cinnamon 3. gradually stir in flour 1 cup at a time (you may not need 5 cups) 4. roll out to 1/4 inch thick- and then chill the dough 5. cut shapes 6. bake cold dough @ 300 degrees for 20 minutes until firm

CATA To Exhibit At Lenox Library During the month of December, the Lenox Library will host an exhibit of artwork created in Community Access to the Arts’ workshops for people with disabilities. CATA’s colorful art will be on display in the Welles Gallery. The library is open from Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit is part of CATA Art on Tour, a program funded by Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation and gifts from Carol & George Minkoff, Leslie & Steve Shatz, Elaine & Ben Silberstein, and Marjorie & Sherwood Sumner. Sandra Newman, CATA’s founder and executive director, created the organization sixteen years ago to nurture and celebrate the creativity of people with disabilities through shared experiences in the visual and performing arts. Said Newman, “Art on Tour really speaks to the mission of sharing our art with the community at large in different towns and in varied settings.” All artwork is for sale and the artist receives a 50% commission for each piece sold. For more information about CATA Art on Tour, or to see CATA’s online gallery, visit www.communityaccesstothearts.org.

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November 25, 2008

Community Health Programs is Awarded Women’s Health Network Men’s Health Partnership 3-Year Contract

Community Health Programs (CHP) has been awarded a 3-year contract by the Massachusetts Department of Health to implement a new health care model designed to reduce barriers to service for uninsured and underinsured individuals in South and Central Berkshire County. The new program combines the Women’s Health Network (WHN) and the Men’s Health Partnership (MHP) Care Coordination Program into one entity to be administered by CHP. Similar women’s services were previously offered in Berkshire County by Project H.E.R.O.A. in Pittsfield, MA. The newly funded CHP program will continue to emphasize prevention and access to preventative measures such as screenings for breast and cervical cancer; now it will also address men’s health issues. Specifically, the program will employ a Program Coordinator, two Nurses and two Patient Navigators to: Assure underserved populations access to preventative screenings for breast, cervical, colon and prostate cancers as well as cardiovascular disease. Ensure appropriate and timely access to diagnostic services. Provide access to free or low-cost treatment, when needed, for chronic diseases and conditions. Connect patients to primary care providers. CHP is in a unique position to connect area residents without a doctor to medical providers at its Federally Qualify healthcare facilities: the CHP Health Center at Fairview Hospital, Barrington OB/GYN in Great Barrington, and the newly-acquired Neighborhood Health Center in Pittsfield. Refer patients to specialists, when needed. Coordinate care for chronic diseases. Provide ‘risk reduction’ education to help people avoid and/or manage chronic disease. The WHN-NHP program focuses on comprehensive, accessible, culturally competent and high-quality care for the most vulnerable populations that comprise many of those who are uninsured and underinsured. “We are grateful and excited to be the recipient of this award,” said Marcia Savage, Ed.D, Executive Director of Community Health

Programs. “CHP’s mission is to provide quality healthcare and wellness services to all residents who seek it. There are many among us who, for whatever reason, face major difficulties accessing the services they need. This funding will enable us to reach many more people and, hopefully, help them prevent the onset of serious health issues.” The program is expected to be up and running by late fall. CHP staff is currently undergoing thorough training to implement the program according to DHP guidelines. Octavio Hernandez of CHP will act as Program Coordinator. “We are very excited to bring this comprehensive care coordination program to our uninsured and underinsured residents of Berkshire County,” said Mr. Hernandez. “We will now be able to offer navigation, case management, patient education and lifestyle intervention services, such as tobacco cessation, diabetes management and healthy living choices.” Eligibility requirements will focus on low-income, uninsured and underinsured adults age 40-64. Interested parties will need to apply in advance of seeking care to be eligible to participate in the program. For more information, contact Octavio Hernandez @ 413.528.9311 x2140 or email him at ohernandez@chpberkshires.org. About CHP CHP’s mission is to provide the best quality health care possible for all the people they serve and to improve the health status of the community by doing so. The agency is built on the belief that all people should be entitled to the same high-quality health care and related services, whether they can afford to pay for care or not. CHP services over 6,000 individuals annually through the CHP Health Center; CHP WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program; CHP First Steps early intervention program; the CHP Family Network/Family Center; HCAP (Healthy Communities Access Program), a mobile outreach treatment team; Barrington OB/GYN; the CHP Dental Center; the South Berkshire Youth Coalition; the Neighborhood Health Center in Pittsfield; and the WHN/MHP Program, which connects eligible residents with screenings and care for cancer and cardiovascular disease.

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Community Center Offers Free Thanksgiving Dinner Berkshire South Regional Community Center, located at 15 Crissey Rd. in Great Barrington, will be hosting a community Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings on Tuesday, November 25, Come share the true meaning of Thanksgiving with friends and neighbors. Bring a friend, your family or come alone most importantly come and connect with your community! “It’s our way of expressing how grateful we are for the sense of community and common purpose that has been felt throughout the region. At Berkshire South, we are always planting seeds to promote the social well being of local residents and we wish to harvest the bounty and share the gifts of friendship, warmth, good food and community with you.” There will be two seating’s; the first is at 4 p.m. and the second at 5:30 p.m. This is a free dinner, though donations will be gladly accepted. Reservations are required for each

seating. To ensure a seat for everyone at the table dinner guests must call in advance. Please call the Center at 413528-2810. Another way you can come and connect is to help in the preparation and serving of the meal. Bring your children or a friend and share the experience together! There are many aspects of service when we gather and we are always looking for volunteers - please call Don Crine at 528-2810 x18 to participate. Berkshire South Regional Community Center’s mission is to build a sense of community and common purpose throughout the region, and to enhance the recreational, educational, cultural, health and social well-being of the residents of the Southern Berkshires. Berkshire South Regional Community Center is a non-sectarian, non-profit organization open to all, regardless of ability to pay.

Fair Trade Holiday Sale

On the traditional shopping weekend after Thanksgiving, Gould Farm (located in Monterey)together with the United Church of Christ will be offering a non-traditional way to shop while giving back to others. On November 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Farm will be hosting a SERRV sale in the new post-and-beam Harvest Barn (home of the newly opened Café with its offerings of exquisite baked goods and coffees). SERRV is a non-profit, fair trade organization that gives back every penny to its artisans. You can see the range of wonderful hand-crafted items available at www.serrv.org. Much of this selection will be displayed at the Harvest Barn. For directions to the Farm and for more information on its work, go to www.gouldfarm.org or call 413-528-1804.

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November 25, 2008

Winter Identiﬁcation of Trees and Shrubs

“Winter Identification of Trees and Shrubs”, a field study (held indoors) will be presented on Saturday December 13 from 10 a.m - 2 p.m at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at the intersection of Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge, MA. Discover the many plants that lend bark, buds, fruit, and structural interest to the garden in fall and winter. Develop or enhance your ability to identify winter trees by twig and bud anatomy, bark features and plant architecture. Students will practice their skills with winter tree dichotomous keys. Participants should have The Illustrated Book of Trees by William Carey Grimm. Instructor Brad Roeller is Manager of Display Gardens at the Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY where he oversees the Institute’s landscaping projects. He lectures for the New York Botanical Garden, Berkshire Botanical Garden and for many other horticultural institutions on the east coast. All levels are welcome. bring lunch Registration is required. To register, call the Berkshire Botanical Garden at 413-298-3926. For more information about upcoming family, youth and adult programs, visit the website @ www.berkshirebotanical.org.

Please Help With the holiday season upon us, soon we will be hustling about to find our loved ones gifts to express our gratitude, appreciation, and love. This year please consider extending that love and generosity by donating much needed items to those hit hard by our economic recession, rising fuel costs, and other extraneous factors that are affecting a great many families in our home state! There is a high demand for clothing, blankets, winter accessories, and food items. Many of our local churches and agencies are graciously accepting all donations and will see to it that they are allocated to those in need. If you can help, please do! If you need help to donate, please call Regina 413-358-1060 (to pick up donations) or The Christian Center 413-443-2828 or Salvation Army 413-448-8900 or Goodwill Industries 413-442-0061.

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Events & Thanksgiving Dinners Featuring Locally Grown Foods

Below is a list of area restaurants and groups offering special Thanksgiving dinners made entirely of locally grown foods: The Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation presents Local Flavors 2008 at Sheep Hill on Sunday November 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Imaginative appetizers featuring local ingredients from Gramercy Bistro Chef Alexander Smith paired with a selection of California wine. Wine discussion by John Sprague. The WRLF works to preserve the special flavor of the Berkshires through its land preservation efforts and support of chefs who are committed to sustaining local farms through their use of locally grown foods. All proceeds support the land preservation and education programs of the WRLF. Space is limited - reserve early! Please visit lre@wrlf.org www.wrlf.org or phone 413-458-2494. Route 7 Grill Traditionally cooked local turkey & all the fixin’s plus house smoked ham! Call 413-528-3235 to reserve your table or place your order today. The Red Lion Inn hosts Thanksgiving Dinner! The antique-filled Main Dining Room offers a warm ambiance perfect for holiday dining while the Widow Bingham’s Tavern provides a more rustic experience. The Red Lion prides itself on its tradition and sense of history dating back to 1773, when the celebrated inn opened as a small tavern welcoming weary stagecoach travelers. This year’s menu, as custom upholds, is a mix of traditional and contemporary selections with a large percentage of ingredients sourced from local farms. For more information or to make reservations, visit www.redlioninn.com or call 413-298-5545. For more information about area food growers visit Berkshire Grown’s website at www.berkshiregrown. org.

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Picture Your Pet With Santa Want your pet to have a Merry Christmas and help the animals at the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter at the same time? There’s a picture perfect way to accomplish both: have your pets’ picture taken with Santa. There are two “Santa Paws” events coming up in December, sponsored by Berkshire Mall, Roxwell Pets, and the Red Lion Inn. On December 5 from 3-7 pm, the Berkshire Mall Santa will be at Roxwell Pets in the Allendale Shopping Center in Pittsfield. On December 10, from 3:30 to 6:30 pm, the Berkshire Mall Santa will be on the porch of the famous Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge. At both events, a photographer will be on hand to take a picture of your pet(s) sitting with Santa for a $10 donation. All proceeds go to fund medical care for the many animals at the Sonsini Shelter. The Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter is a no kill shelter that was voted “Best Place in the Berkshires to Get a Pet” this year. The shelter is run primarily by volunteers and plays a large role in caring for the unfortunate and unwanted pets in the county. In 2007, the shelter returned 192 lost cats and dogs to their homes, and found new homes for another 450. These numbers are rising in 2008, as economic hard times hit both pet owners and pets. Through September of this year, the shelter had already returned 189 lost pets to their owners, and found new homes for 407 more. The shelter is located at 63 Downing Parkway (in the Downing Industrial Park), Pittsfield. For more information call 413-448-9800 or e-mail eleanorsonsinishelter@yahoo.com. General info and pictures of animals currently available for adoption can be obtained from its web site, www.pittsfieldanimals.org.

Winter Identiﬁcation of Trees and Shrubs “Winter Identification of Trees and Shrubs”, a field study (held indoors) will be presented on Saturday December 13 from 10 a.m - 2 p.m at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at the intersection of Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge, MA. Discover the many plants that lend bark, buds, fruit, and structural interest to the garden in fall and winter. Develop or enhance your ability to identify winter trees by twig and bud anatomy, bark features and plant architecture. Students will practice their skills with winter tree dichotomous keys. Participants should have The Illustrated Book of Trees by William Carey Grimm. Instructor Brad Roeller is Manager of �� Display Gardens at the Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY where he oversees the Institute’s landscaping projects. He lectures for the New York Botanical Garden, Berkshire �� Botanical Garden and for many other horticultural institutions on the east coast. �� All levels are welcome. bring lunch Registration is required. To register, call the Berkshire �� Botanical Garden at 413-298-3926. For more information about upcoming family, youth and �� adult programs, visit the website @ www.berkshirebotanical.org. ��

First Annual Arts and Crafts Fair

The Kiwanis Club of Otis will have their First Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Farmington River Regional School located on Route 8 in Otis. This fair is to benefit the Kiwanis Club Toys for Tots program. Free admission; please bring a new unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots program. There will be vendors, food, music, face painting and loads of fun for everyone.

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Wreaths from the Wild

Come to the Berkshire Botanical Garden on Wednesday, December 3, from 1 - 3 p.m. for this hands-on workshop. Materials included in cost of class, Bring pruners and gloves. Create a beautiful evergreen wreath for the holidays, using the bounty of the fields and forests of the Berkshires. Learn about the natural history of common and not-so-common plants that can be used to create interesting holiday decorations. Consider a wide selection of plant material including evergreen boughs, berries, seedpods, fern fronds and moss. Construct a simple evergreen wreath. Take it home and the knowledge to create wreaths for holidays to come. Elisabeth Cary is the Director of Education at the Berkshire Botanical Garden and has been collecting plant materials from the wild and creating wreaths for over fifteen years. Please pre-register at 413-298-3926.

Holiday Sale

The First Congregational Church of Lee will have its Holiday Fair on Saturday, December 6th from 10am to 3pm at Park Place in Lee. This year’s fair will feature handmade crafts for gift giving, pet toys and treats, decorated table trees, several wonderful raffle items, berry bowls & plants, handmade wreaths for your holiday decorating, and a new feature, meals-to-go for two. The kitchen will be serving a delicious lunch from 11 to 1pm. Our menu will feature soup, chowder, and sandwiches. There will be an extensive bake food sale with candy, jams, jellies and home-canned specialties. FCC boasts some of the best cooks in town. Children will have fun shopping in our “Kids Only” Children’s Shop. There they can purchase gifts for family members and have the gift wrapped. Fresh cut Christmas trees will be available in the afternoon. Come do your holiday shopping, have lunch and have fun all in the same place! For more information please contact the church office at 413-243-1033 or visit our website: www.ucc-lee.org.

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Norman Rockwell Museum received the National Humanities Medal, America’s highest recognition of work by individuals and institutions in the field of the humanities. It is one of nine recipients nationwide and the only museum among the winners. The award was presented by President George W. Bush to Laurie Norton Moffatt, Director/CEO of Norman Rockwell Museum in a ceremony held today at the White House. In his citation, President Bush noted, “Norman Rockwell Museum is being recognized for studying and honoring the life, work, and ideals of an icon of American art. The museum has been the careful curator of the archives, illustrations, and benevolent spirit Norman Rockwell bequeathed to the nation.” “I am delighted that the Norman Rockwell Museum has received the 2008 National Humanities Medal,” said NEH Chairman Bruce Cole. “Norman Rockwell’s work is an essential part of American art and the 20th-century American experience, and the Museum’s work to preserve the legacy of this iconic American artist is truly deserving of this honor.” “Norman Rockwell Museum is deeply honored to be the recipient of the National Humanities Medal,” said Ms. Norton Moffatt, who has served as director of the museum since 1986. “Norman Rockwell’s great gift was to

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Norman Rockwell Museum Receives National Humanities Medal Workshop. Norman Rockwell Museum Founded in 1969 with the help of Norman and Molly Rockwell, Norman Rockwell Museum is dedicated to education and art appreciation inspired by the enduring legacy of one of America’s greatest artists. The Museum houses the world’s largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art, and presents the works of contemporary and past masters of illustration. The Norman Rockwell archive contains more than 200,000 photographs, letters, and other rare mementos. The Museum is online at www.nrm.org. Norman Rockwell Museum 40th Anniversary In 2009, Norman Rockwell Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary. Since its founding in 1969, Norman Rockwell Museum has become the preeminent museum of American illustration art through research, publications, exhibitions and educational programming. During its anniversary, the Museum will be announcing initiatives central to the study and understanding of the art of illustration in American visual culture. In 2009, exhibitions curated by the Museum will be seen in 10 states across the nation, and the Museum’s Stockbridge campus will present its 100th exhibition and welcome its five millionth visitor.

Community Singing On Friday, December 5, there will be a free community singing event at Dewey Hall in the center of Sheffield from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with a potluck dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tim Eriksen will be the singing master for the evening. Eriksen will lead a singing school that focuses on Sharpe-Note music and the Sacred Harp singing tradition. He will trace the oldest living American singing tradition back to its roots in Colonial New England, and at the same time teach participants to sing in the four-part harmonies of the Sacred Harp. Singers and non-singers are welcome, and potluck dishes would be appreciated. Please contact Alice Maggio at 347-404-4491 by email at amaggio@wesleyan.ed. Tim Eriksen has taught music and ethnomusicology at Dartmouth, Hampshire, and Amherst colleges and the University of Minnesota in addition to pursuing a varied musical career that incorporates punk, Sacred Harp, and classical South Indian styles. He has sung, written, and consulted for a number of films, including the major Hollywood film “Cold Mountain”.

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Monday, November 24 • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Community Outreach Van - Free Health Insurance Enrollment & Health Screenings. Phone 413-445-9215 - Berkshire Community Action Council, East Street, Pittsﬁeld • 9:30 a.m. - Caregiver Support Group - For those who provide care to a loved one. Sponsored by the Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. At the Lee Regional VNA

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offices, 32 Park St., Lee. For more information phone 413-243-1212. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - HCAP Health Screening & Insurance Enrollment, mobile health clinic. Phone: 413-528-9311 x 2417 - Family Center, Great Barrington 10:30 to 11 a.m. - Alzheimer’s Association is offering a workshop about healthy living titled “Maintain Your Brain: How to Live a BrainHealthy Lifestyle,” featuring scientifically rooted nutritional and lifestyle advice, interactive exercises and activities, and materials to take home for further reading, Free; registration required. 800-272-3900. Florida Council on Aging, Route 2, Florida. 11 a.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - St. John’s Episcopal Church, 59 Summer St., North Adams 12 p.m. - A Celebration, Thanksgiving, and Prayer for President-Elect Obama and his family. Let us rejoice at this historical moment! Sponsored by the Women of Color Giving Circle. - The First Baptist Church ,88 South Street, Pittsfield 12-1 p.m. - Dealing With Cancer during the Holidays. Information: 413-395-7965 Berkshire Medical Center, Health Info Room, Pittsfield 12-1 p.m. - Panic and Anxiety Program Overcoming fears, anxiety and agoraphobia; achieving control, positive self-image and constructive thinking; learn how to control panic attacks and anticipatory anxiety. For locations and more information phone Pain Relief Inc. at 732-940-9658. 12-1 p.m. - Women Facing Cancer/Breast Cancer Support Group - Bring lunch, beverages provided. Meeting takes place at the Health Information Center, Main Lobby, Berkshire Medical Center, North St., Pittsfield. For information or to register, phone Kathy Hart at 413-395-7965

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• 4 to 5:30 p.m. - The “Indie” Film Movement and Hollywood - Sandra Thomas, Executive Director, Images Cinema in North Adams, talks about the economics of independent theaters and how the “indie” film movement affects Hollywood today. - BCC, Koussevitzky Arts Center, Room K-111, Pittsfield • 6 p.m. - Berkshires-based Robin O’Herin will perform a blues concert, Free. Reservation suggested by phoning 413-662-3133. - North Adams Public Library, Church Street, North Adams • 6 p.m. - Monday Night Ballroom Dance Lessons - instructor is Cheryl Wendling 413-443-6263 for information. - Itam Lodge #564, 93 Waubeek Rd., Pittsfield • 6 p.m. - North Adams Public Library Hosting Concert - Berkshire-based, Robin O’Herin plays both original and traditional American music using bottleneck and finger style guitar and mountain dulcimer. Her music is distinguished by her pounding rhythm and authentic style. This program is free and appropriate for the whole family but seating is limited so call the library to make reservation. For reservations or information call the library at 413-662-3133 and ask for the reference desk. You can also visit 74 Church St. North Adams, or on the web at www.naplibrary.com. - North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St., North Adams • 6-8 p.m. - Applied Behavior Analysis Workshops- Aimee Erskine, a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst and Clinical Director at BFAIR, will present the workshop. Information: 413-664-9382 x10. - Lanesborough Elementary School, 188 Summer Street, Lanesborough • 6-9 p.m. - Drop-in life drawing open studio - Open to all levels and abilities. Providing ongoing access to a live model working in both short and long poses, this class is a service to practicing artists and a complement to other coursework. Bring your own materials. Call 413- 298-5252 ext. 100, or visit www.is183.org for details. - IS183 Art School,

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Willard Hill Rd., Stockbridge • 6:30 p.m. - Family Preschool Story and Craft Time - North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St., North Adams. For information phone 413-662-3133 or visit naplibrary.com • 7 p.m. - Monday Showcase with Rob Sanzone - Info: 413-528-3394. - Club Helsinki, 284 Main St., Great Barrington • 7 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Unitarian Universalist Church, 175 Wendell Ave., Pittsﬁeld • 8 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Fire House, Route 23, South Egremont • 9 p.m. - Jefrey Folmer performs. No cover charge applies. Call 413-298-5545 for information. - The Lion’s Den, Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St., Stockbridge

Tuesday, November 25 • 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Community Outreach Van - Free Health Insurance Enrollment & �� Health Screenings. Phone 413-445-9215 �� Salvation Army, 298 West St., Pittsﬁeld �� • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Blood Pressure Screenings �� by the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association 413-447-2862 - Lanesborough Town Hall, 83 �� North St., Lanesborough. No registration is required. • 9:30 a.m. - Toddler Time - For one to twoand-a-half years. - North Adams Public �� Library, 74 Church St., North Adams. For information phone 413-662-3133 or visit naplibrary.com • 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. - Blood pressure clinic and counseling. Phone: 413-243-1212. - Lee Connecticut health Towns Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Hyde Place, Lee • 10 a.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour �� Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site �� www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are �� welcome at all meetings. - Hevreh of South �� Berkshire, 270 State Rd. (Route 23), Great �� Barrington Waterbury

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• 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - HCAP Health Screening & Insurance Enrollment, mobile health clinic. Phone: 413-528-9311 x 2417 - Old Parish Church, Sheffield • 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Toddler Story Time - Toddler Story Time is for children age 18 months to 3 years. Children & their caregivers sing songs, learn finger plays & listen to a story. Following the structured program, participants are invited to stay so that the children can play together & their caregivers can visit. Contact: Debby Cuthbert 637-0197 ext. 105- Lenox Library Association, 18 Main St., Lenox • 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Blood pressure clinic and health counseling. Phone: 413-243-1212. Crossway Village, Lee. • 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Blood Pressure Screenings by the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association 413-447-2862 - Big Y, 200 West St., Pittsfield. No registration required. • 1 to 2:30 p.m. - Blood Pressure Screenings by the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association 413447-2862 - Stop and Shop, 1 Dan Fox Drive, Pittsfield. No registration required. • 3 p.m. - Bookclub discussion of “The Lace Reader” by Brunonia Barry. The book is a mystery set in Salem, Massachusetts. Phone:

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• 6-8 p.m. - Adult Glass Fusing Class - Learn the basics of creating wonderful glass gifts by kiln fusing glass. We will cover the art of fusing glass, cutting glass, safety and clean up and design concepts. Classes will include handouts and you will complete a glass project. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited. Info: 413-442-9300 - Bisque, Beads & Beyond, 370 Pecks Road, Pittsfield • 6:30 p.m. - National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Group - Support groups for families and friends of the mentally ill meet at Fairview Hospital conference room, Great Barrington. • 7 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers’ meeting is held at the same time and place. - First Baptist Church, 88 South St., Pittsfield • 7 p.m. - ALATEEN meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - South Congregational Church, 110 South St., Pittsfield • 7 p.m. - Screening of “Casablanca”. Phone 413-997-4444 or visit thecolonialtheatre. org for details. - The Colonial, 111 South St., Pittsfield • 7-9 p.m. - Ballroom Dancing Lesson. Info: 413-637-3188 - Flavours at the Econo Lodge, Rt. 7, Lenox • 8 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Congregational Church, Main St., Stockbridge (Next to the Town Hall) • 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. - Blood Pressure Screenings by the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association 413-447-2862 - Ralph Froio Senior Center, 330 North St., Pittsfield. No registration is required. • 9 p.m. - Tom Carroll performs. No cover charge applies. Call 413-298-5545 for information. - The Lion’s Den, Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St., Stockbridge Noivember 25, 2008

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Wednesday, November 26 • 9-10 a.m. - Blood pressure clinic and health counseling. Phone: 413-243-1212. - Lee Regional Visiting Nurse Association, 32 Park St., Lee. • 10 a.m. - Family Preschool Story and Craft Time - North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St., North Adams. For information phone 413-662-3133 or visit naplibrary.com • 10:30 a.m. - Preschool Story Hour and Crafts - Lee Library, preschool story hour and craft program for ages 3-5, limited to 20 participants. 100 Main St., Lee. Info: 413-2430385. • 10:30 a.m. - Story Hour and Craft Session for Preschoolers - Clarksburg Town Library, 711

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• 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. - Book Club for Ten to 12 Year-Olds - Stockbridge Library, Main St., Stockbridge. For information phone 413-2985501. • 4 to 5:30 p.m. - Women Facing Cancer Support Group - Led by two professionals who will guide the discussion, provide information and offer support, group meets at the Claire Teague Senior Center, Great Barrington. • 4-6 p.m. - Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group of the Berkshires - Patients, family members, friends and anyone else interested in learning about IPF are welcome to share joys, hopes and fears. Meetings are held in Private Dining Room C, located on the ground level at Berkshire Medical Center, 725 North St., Pittsfield. For information phone Dolores Eckert at 413-243-1797. • 6 p.m. - Thursday Night Country Line Dancing - instructor is Cheryl Wendling 413-443-6263 for information. - Itam Lodge #564, 93 Waubeek Rd., Pittsfield • 7 p.m. - The Forgotten Fiftes. Let’s get together, men and women age 50 and up! Are you interested in meeting other singles for mixing, mingling and interaction Take a chance! - Call 413-743-4216, leaving name and contact information. • 7:30 p.m. �� - ALANON �� meeting. 24-hour �� Information

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Weekly progressive game prize of $1,199, plus weekly door prize. - St. Mary’s School, 115 Orchard St., Lee • 4:30-6:00 p.m. - Kids Open Art Days Open Gift Class for Kids. Fused Glass Class for Kids. Learn the basics of creating wonderful glass gifts by kiln fusing glass. We will cover the art of fusing glass, cutting glass, safety and clean up and design concepts. Classes will include handouts and you will complete a glass project. Preregistration is required as class size is limited to 6. Best for ages 8 and over. We strongly suggest reservations on open art days to guarantee availability of seating Info: 413-442-9300 - Bisque, Beads & Beyond, 370 Pecks Road, Pittsfield • 6:30 p.m. - BINGO - With Food, Speedball, Horserace and Bingo Nut 2 Tickets. Weekly progressive game prizes of $1,199.00 plus weekly door prize. Doors open at 4:30 - St. Mary’s School, 115 Orchard St., Lee • 6:30 p.m. - Jeff Martell performs. Phone 413-499-2075. - Asters Restaurant, 1015 South St., Pittsfield �� • 7-8 p.m. LifeRing - Network of people who support one another in living free of alcohol and other �� non-medically indicated �� addictive drugs. There �� is no religious or anti�� religious content in �� the meeting process, �� and LifeRing does not

Friday, November 28 • 10 and 11 a.m. - Aquarium Adventures - Toddlers enjoy playtime and a story, then meet a different animal each week. Sponsered by Target. Free with Museum admission. - Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield • 10:30 a.m. - Storytime in the Galleries - Williams College Museum of Art, storytime in the galleries, with reading of contemporary and classic children’s books selected especially to connect to artwork on view, for preschoolers with guardians. Main Street, Williamstown. Info: wcma.org. • 2-6 p.m. - Intuitive Tarot Readings with Sheilaa Hite. Saturday classes are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone for details: 413528-2595 - Crystal Essence, 39 Railroad Street, Great Barrington • 3 p.m. - Guitarist Vinnie Brandy performs. This event is free and open to the public. For information: 413-499-1992 - EPOCH at Melbourne, 140 Melbourne Rd., Pittsfield • 4:30 p.m. - BINGO - with food, Speedball, Horserace and Bingo Nut 2 Tickets.

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require participants to follow any particular steps or guidelines, other than staying clean and sober. Participation is free. All are welcome. Meets at First Congregational Church, 906 Main St., Williamstown. 7-9 p.m. - The Kathryn Anderson Trio. Jazz vocalist Kathryn Anderson and her trio present classic song standards with sparkling retro syle. Info: 413-637-2700 - Firefly Restaurant and Bar, 71 Church St., Lenox 7:30 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First St., Pittsfield 7:30 p.m. - Ecstatic Kirtan with JoJo Silverman. Phone for details: 413-528-2595 - Crystal Essence, 39 Railroad Street, Great Barrington 7:30 p.m. - Justin Hillman will hold a FREE concert celebrating the release of his selfproduced debut album “As the Sun Meets the Moon”. There is NO cover charge. Local band ‘Over The Mountain’ will open the night. Food & Drinks will be available. Come join this post-turkey-day musical celebration! Contact: 413-329-7762 - Bosquet, 101 Dan Fox Drive, Pittsfield 8 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Clair Teague Senior Center, Route 7 South, Great Barrington 8 p.m. - Christmas Aaron Neville - Come see him open his most recent tour. Phone: 413528-0100. - Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Castle Street, Great Barrington. 8 p.m. - Mary Verdi and Pittsfield City Limits Band perform. - Mission Bar & Tapas, 438 North Street, Pittsfileld 8 p.m. - Recovery International - A self-help, after-care method for persons suffering from nervous problems and fears, non-sectarian, meets in the Autumn Room at St. Mark’s Church, West Street, Pittsfield; use the Albro Street entrance.

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• 8 p.m. - Rev Tor Band performs. Cover charge applies. Phone: 413-637-3188. - Flavours at the Econo Lodge, Rt. 7, Lenox • 9 p.m. - Karaoke night. Call 413-298-3530 for details. - Michael’s of Stockbridge, 5 Elm Street - Stockbridge • 9 p.m. - Karaoke night. Call 413-623-8711 for details. - Uncle Larry’s Tavern, Rt. 20, Becket Saturday, November 29 • 8:15 a.m. - Overeaters Anonymous Berkshire Mall Community Room, Route 8, Lanesborough, handicapped accessible • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Intuitive Tarot Readings with Sheilaa Hite. Saturday classes are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone for details: 413-528-2595 - Crystal Essence, 39 Railroad Street, Great Barrington • 11 a.m. - Story Hour - West Stockbridge Public Library, 21 State Line Rd., West Stockbridge. For more information phone 413-232-0308. • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Adult Creative Therapy Day: Adult Pottery Technique Class: Cobblestone Glaze Technique on Pottery Platter Create an incredible piece of functional pottery while learning how to use glaze to create a cobblestone look on pottery. Pre-registration is required. Class is limited to 8 students. Call the studio for details - 413442-9300. - Bisque, Beads & Beyond, 370 Pecks Road, Pittsﬁeld

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• 11 a.m., noon and 1 and 2 p.m. - Santa Train, featuring 40-minute round trip with Santa. Phone: 413-637-2210 or berkshirescenicrailway.org. - Berkshire Scenic Railway, 10 Willow Creek Road, Lenox. • 12-6 p.m. - Cat Adoptions. Stop in and say hello, check out the cats and meet some of the shelter staff. For more information: 413-4489800 - Berkshire Mall, Old Gap store location, Lanesborough • 12:30 p.m. - Chow Time in the Aquarium - Watch aquarium staff feed fish, reptiles and amphibians! - Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield • 1 and 3 p.m. - Free screening of “Paprika”, part of the “Anime for Grown-Ups: The Art of Japanese Animation”. For information phone: 413-458-2303. - The Clark, 225 South St., Williamstown • 1, 4 and 7 p.m. - Screening of the “Wizard of Oz”. Phone: 413-528-0100. - Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Castle Street, Great Barrington.

• 1-4 p.m. - Alternative gift and card-making workshop, where adults and children can create unique, handmade ornaments and gifts for the holidays. Info: 413-458-2494 or wrlf. org. - Williamstown Rural Lands Foundation, Sheep Hill, Route 7, Williamstown. • 2 p.m. - Screening of “The Neverending Story” as part of “Family Afternoon Films. Phone 413-997-4444 for details - The Colonial, 111 South St., Pittsfield • 2 p.m. - Screenings of “Thirst” and “Swiim for the River”. Free with Festival of Trees Admission. Phone:413-443-7171, - Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield • 3 p.m. - Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous - Meetings for women only. - A confidential recovery program for those suffering from a compulsive need for sex, extreme dependency on one person (or many), and/or a chronic preoccupation with romance, intrigue or fantasy. Meeting at St. George Episcopal Church, Franklin St., Lee. For other meetings in Berkshire and Franklin counties, call 1-

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season. We will teach you a fun and easy way to create a perfect sunrise/sunset every time! Your choice of theme Info: 413-442-9300. - Bisque, Beads & Beyond, 370 Pecks Road, Pittsfield • 6-8 p.m. - Opening reception for the Storefront Artist Project. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the exhibition, or the night of the raffle, or at the Storefront Project during regular hours (open Saturdays and Sundays from 12-5pm). Limited number of tickets. This is the Storefront’s annual raffle of art works 12 inches by 12 inches.Raffle tickets are $25 and each ticket is garunteed an art work. Get them now, they’re hot! - Storefront Artist Project, 124 Fenn Street, Pittsfield

• 6:30 p.m. - Franklin Micare performs. Phone: 413-499-2075. - Asters Restaurant, 1015 South St., Pittsfield • 7 p.m. - Screeing of “Blazing Saddles” as part of the “Saturday Night Cinema”. Phone: 413-997-4444 for details. - The Colonial, 111 South St., Pittsfield • 7-9 p.m. - “Owl Prowl” - Owls have an amazing ability to hunt swiftly, accurately, and silently in the dead of night. Come learn how they do it! We’ll listen to owl calls and try to draw them in. Please pre-register. Telephone: 413-229-8600 - Bartholomew’s Cobble, Weatogue Road, Sheffield. • 8 p.m. - Songwriter Showcase featuring Chris Vecchia, Brian Cassagnol, and Dave Parnell.

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- Barrington Stage 2 is located at 36 Linden Street, Pittsﬁeld 9 p.m. - Chet’s New Creation...Formerly Bar Stool Preachers. Must Be 21 & Cover Charge applies. Phone: 413-637-3188. - Flavours at the Econo Lodge, Rt. 7, Lenox 9 p.m. - Crankenstein performs. Phone 413528-5959. - Bogies Steak & Ale 935 South Main St., Great Barrington 9 p.m. - Hot Totti Band performs. Phone: 413743-9753 - P.N.A. 13 Victory Street, Adams 9 p.m. - Karaoke night. Call 413-298-3530 for details. - Michael’s of Stockbridge, 5 Elm Street - Stockbridge 9 p.m. - The Savoys perform. No cover charge applies. Call 413-298-5545 for information. - The Lion’s Den, Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St., Stockbridge 10 p.m. - Static performs. Info: 413-684-1730

- The Dalton Depot, 450 Housatonic Street, Dalton • Shaker Supper - Be a part of the fall family tradition by coming to the Village for a Shaker-inspired candlelight dinner in the historic Brick Dwelling. Traditional seasonal fare followed by a Shaker music program makes this a perfect evening for family and friends to share. Contact HSV to reserve your place at the table: 413.443.0188 x213. Hancock Shaker Village, Route 20, Pittsﬁeld. Sunday, November 30 • 9 a.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Fire House, Route 23, Monterey • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Beading Basics - Learn the basics to creating your own earrings. We will cover three techniques, ﬁndings, kinds of beads and design concepts. Classes will ��

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include handouts and you will complete three pairs of earrings to take home! Preregistration is required as class size is limited. Info: 413-442-9300 - Bisque, Beads & Beyond, 370 Pecks Road, Pittsﬁeld • 11 a.m., noon and 1 and 2 p.m. - Santa Train, featuring 40-minute round trip with Santa. Phone: 413-637-2210 or berkshirescenicrailway.org. - Berkshire Scenic Railway, 10 Willow Creek Road, Lenox. • 12-6 p.m. - Cat Adoptions. Stop in and say hello, check out the cats and meet some of the shelter staﬀ. For more information: 413-4489800 - Berkshire Mall, Old Gap store location, Lanesborough • 1 to 2:30 p.m. - Kids Open Art Days Open Gift Class for Kids. Open Gift Class for Kids. Stamping On Pottery We will learn how to use rubber stamps on pottery while creating a pottery piece that we can give as a gift this holiday season. Best for ages 7 and over. We

strongly suggest reservations on open art days to guarantee availability of seating. Info: 413-442-9300 - Bisque, Beads & Beyond, 370 Pecks Road, Pittsﬁeld • 1-4 p.m. - Art in Action - Sunday afternoon drop-in art workshops focus on family fun and hands-on adventure! Each month will feature new projects, inspired by the art of Norman Rockwell and other changing exhibitions. All ages welcome. Free for children. Adults free with Museum admission. www.nrm.org - Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Glendale Rd., Stockbridge • 3-5 p.m. - Beading Basics - Learn the basics to creating your own necklaces and bracelets . We will cover stringing materials, ﬁndings, kinds of beads and design concepts. Classes will include handouts and you will complete a necklace to take home! Tuition includes all supplies and instruction. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited. Info: 413-442-

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9300 - Bisque, Beads & Beyond, 370 Pecks Road, Pittsﬁeld • 5 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Trinity Church Annex, Walker Street, Lenox

• 7 p.m. - Sunday Night Dance - Corner Stone performs - cover charge applies. Call 413443-7135 for info - ITAM Lodge #564 on Pontoosuc Lake, 22 Waubeek Road, Pittsﬁeld • 7:30 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Congregational Church, Route 41, Richmond

Monday, December 1 • 9:30 a.m. - Caregiver Support Group - For those who provide care to a loved one. Sponsored by the Regional Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. At the Lee Regional VNA oﬃces, 32 Park St., Lee. For more information phone 413-243-1212. • 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. - “Stop AIDS: Keep The Promise” - The Berkshire Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Inc. and the Berkshire HIV/AIDS Service Coordination Collaborative will present a continuing professional development training in recognition of World AIDS Day. Morning sessions will provide an overview of the HIV/ AIDS pandemic with an emphasis on current

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issues in the US. Psychiatric illnesses that cooccur with HIV/AIDS will also be discussed along with evidenced-based treatment options and a bio-psycho-social approach to treatment. An interactive training based on a Berber Moroccan model will be held to increase eﬀective communication across cultures and discuss how people in their encounters with HIV and AIDS attempt to create meaning in health, illness and disease. Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 8:30am. 5 contact hours will be available for psychologists, social workers, nursing home administrators, licensed mental

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health and substance abuse counselors, nurses, respiratory and occupational therapists and credits have also been approved for pharmacists and EMTs. Price includes continental breakfast, lunch, course materials and CE certiﬁcate. Phone: 413-447-2417Berkshire Area Health Education Center (AHEC) , 703 West Housatonic Street, Suite 208, Pittsﬁeld • 10 a.m. - “Late Bloomers” a beginner’s workshop for seniors that will begin meeting one afternoon each week. Artist/teacher Phyllis Kornfeld will teach six sessions that will meet one afternoon each week.

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A sampling of drawing materials will be provided along with introductory projects designed to usher each artist into territory which is fresh and unknown, yet close to his or her own unique heart and life. Individualized guidance and instruction enables participants to choose the materials that best suit them. The class will be open to 8-10 participants. - Lenox Community Center, Walker Street, Lenox. • 11 a.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - St. John’s Episcopal

Church, 59 Summer St., North Adams • 12-1 p.m. - Panic and Anxiety Program Overcoming fears, anxiety and agoraphobia; achieving control, positive self-image and constructive thinking; learn how to control panic attacks and anticipatory anxiety. For locations and more information phone Pain Relief Inc. at 732-940-9658. • 5:30 p.m. - Berkshire Business and Professional Women, monthly meeting features Murder Mystery Cafe with Frank Marquette, who oﬀers customized shows for company holiday parties, corporate events, charities and school programs, 5:30

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p.m. networking, 6-7:30 p.m. dinner and program. Reservations required by Nov. 26. Info: sec1126@yahoo.com or 413-446-7017. - Aster’s, South Street, Pittsfield. • 5:30 p.m. - Crohns and Colitis Support Group - Support group for patients, their families and friends, meets in the Dining Room A, Berkshire Medical Center, North Street, Pittsfield. For more information phone 413442-2276. • 6 p.m. - Monday Night Ballroom Dance Lessons - instructor is Cheryl Wendling - 413-443-6263 for information. - Itam Lodge #564, 93 Waubeek �� Rd., Pittsfield �� • 6 p.m. - The �� Compassionate Friends TCF of the Berkshires �� -(The Compassionate �� Friends), a support

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group for parents of deceased children of any age, meets at Hospice, 376 South St., Pittsﬁeld. Grandparents and siblings are welcome to attend. For more information phone Pat Rudd at 413-684-0781 or Sue LeDuc at 413-6844440. • 6-7 p.m. - Parent workshop featuring moneysaving tips featuring coupons, ideas and more

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led by Christina Fagley and and Michelle Snow, Free; registration requested. 413664-4821. - Northern Berkshire Family Net, Haskins Community Center, Route 8, North Adams. 6-9 p.m. - Drop-in life drawing open studio - Open to all levels and abilities. Providing ongoing access to a live model working in both short and long poses, this class is a service to practicing artists and a complement to other coursework. Bring your own materials. Call 413- 298-5252 ext. 100, or visit www.is183.org for details. - IS183 Art School, Willard Hill Rd., Stockbridge 6:30 p.m. - Family Preschool Story and Craft Time - North Adams Public Library, 74 Church St., North Adams. For information phone 413-662-3133 or visit naplibrary.com 7 p.m. - Overeaters Anonymous - Unitarian Universalist Church, 175 Wendell Ave., Pittsﬁeld 7 p.m. - Prostate Cancer Support Group -

Support and learning for men with prostate cancer and their loved ones, open to all, meets in the first floor conference room, Hillcrest Hospital Campus, 165 Tor Court, Pittsfield. • 7-9 p.m. - W.I.T. (Whatever It Takes) Parent Support Group - Support group for parents with children who have with a substance addiction. Meetings at United Cerebral Palsy conference room, 208 West St., Pittsfield. Contact Deborah Sadowy at 413-442-0935, or e-mail at debargie@aol.com. • 8 p.m. - ALANON meeting. 24-hour Information Line 413-445-5852. Web site www.al-anonberkshire.org. Newcomers are welcome at all meetings. - Fire House, Route 23, South Egremont • 9 p.m. - Jeff Martell performs. No cover charge applies. Call 413-298-5545 for information. - The Lion’s Den, Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St., Stockbridge

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