Fitness News — June 3, 2010 8:00 — 0 Comments
Health & Fitness Calendar
MOUNT GREYLOCK STATE RESERVATION, through Oct. 27, “Nice and Easy Hike,” an easy-paced, two-hour, one- to two-mile walk geared especially for seniors but open to all ages, led by Sam Kissel, 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Free. Rockwell Road, Lanesboro. 413-499-4262.
BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER, ongoing, free blood pressure screenings for the community, noon-2 p.m. Thursdays. Hillcrest Campus, Tor Court, Pittsfield. bhs1.org.
LEE REGIONAL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, ongoing, blood pressure and health counseling, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays. Stop & Shop, Merrill Road, Pittsfield; caregiver support group for those who provide care to a loved one, 9:30 a.m. Mondays; blood pressure and health counseling, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays. 32 Park St., Lee. 413-243-1212.
BARTHOLOMEW’S COBBLE, ongoing, wellness coaches Margo and Lawrence Davis-Hollander will lead wellness and nature walks that will offer a mix of meditative walking, social time and nature observation, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Free. Weatogue Road, Sheffield. 413-229-8316.
DAY & BETH HEALING ARTS, ongoing, Tai Ji Qigong community health class, 8 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. $45/month of classes. Broad Brook Park, Harrison and White Oaks roads, Williamstown. 413-458-0912.
NORTH ADAMS REGIONAL HOSPITAL, ongoing, confidential and anonymous HIV testing, 1 p.m. on first and third Thursdays of the
month. Free; donations accepted. Registration required. also, health promotion clinic, 10-11 a.m. first Wednesday of the month. Hospital Avenue, North Adams. 413-447-2654.
SOMA, ongoing, dance/exercise class with Mieke Kohl for all levels, no experience necessary, with easy-to-follow movements and an emphasis on fun, 5:30-6:40 p.m. Tuesdays. $12. Eclipse mill No. 407, Route 2, North Adams. 413-626-2463 or soma@together.net.
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HOSPICE OF NORTHERN BERKSHIRE, ongoing, public health clinics with blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, medication reviews and health teaching, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-4 p.m. 535 Curran Highway, North Adams. 413-664-4536.
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HOSPICE OF NORTHERN BERKSHIRE, ongoing, weekly health promotion clinics featuring blood pressure checks and health information, first Wednesday of the month, 10-11 a.m., Barrett House, Adams; second Tuesday of the month, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Village East Community Room, North Adams; second Wednesday of the month, 10-11 a.m., Valley Street Housing Center, Adams, and 11 a.m.-noon, Holy Family Terrace Apartments, North Adams; third Tuesday of the month, 9-11 a.m., North Adams Community Room, 150 Ashland St., North Adams; third Wednesday of the month, 10-11 a.m., Millhouses, Adams.
NORTH ADAMS REGIONAL HOSPITAL, ongoing, Eileen Barrett Women’s Cancer Support Group for all women who are in active treatment or recently recovered from cancer, third Thursday of the month, 4:30-6:45 p.m. Registration recommended. 413-664-5170.
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HOSPICE OF NORTHERN BERKSHIRE, ongoing, Alzheimer’s Information and Support Group for family, friends and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and related dementia, second Tuesday of the month, 7-8:30 p.m. 535 Curran Highway, North Adams. 413-664-4536.
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION AND HOSPICE OF NORTHERN BERKSHIRE, ongoing, Stroke Support Group for survivors, family members and caregivers of stroke, second Thursday of the month, noon-2 p.m. 535 Curran Highway, North Adams. 413-664-5404.Friday, June 4
BERKSHIRE SOUTH REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER, organic, living foods, gourmet vegetarian dinner by “Sproutman” Steve Meyerowitz, as well as silent auction of healthy goods and services, as a fundraiser for Berkshire South, 6:30 p.m. $50; reservation requested. Crissey Road, great Barrington. berkshiresouth.org or 413-528-2810.
MOUNT GREYLOCK STATE RESERVATION VISITORS CENTER, .7-mile easy to moderate “Healthy Heart Hike” guided by park ranger, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Rockwell Road, Lanesborough. 413-499-4262 or massparks.org.
STOCKBRIDGE TOWN HALL, Anna Ornstein, an internationally known psychoanalyst noted for her multiple presentations, seminars and publications on self-psychology, the treatment of children and recovery from trauma, will present “What Do we Inherit: Comments on Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma, Values and Ideals,” 9 a.m.-noon. $20/advance, $25/at the door. 50 Main St., Stockbridge. 413-931-5207.
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY, “Life without Limits Walk” inaugural 5K fundraiser, with music, prizes and more, 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m.-noon walk. $20/adults, $10/children 10 and under, $50/family. Farnums Road, Cheshire. ucpberkshire.org or 413-442-1562, ext. 11.
LEE REGIONAL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, blood pressure and health counseling, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Brown Memorial Court, Lee. also, noon-1 p.m., Heaton Court, Stockbridge. 413-243-1212.
LEE REGIONAL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, blood pressure and health counseling, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Lenox Community Center, Walker Street, Lenox. also, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Senior Center, Otis. 413-243-1212.
ELDER SERVICES OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY, caregiver support group for those who provide care to a loved one, 6:30-8 p.m. 66 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield. 413-499-0524.
WILLIAMSTOWN COMMONS, “Insights for the Alzheimer’s Patient at Home” presentation by geriatric specialist Dr. Mary King and social worker Beth Hinkley Mougin, who will present practical information on the challenges of caregiving at home, including communicating with loved ones with memory problems, identifying medical issues, managing repetitive and other problem behaviors, 6-7 p.m. Free; reservation requested. 25 Adams Road, Williamstown. 413-458-2111.
LEE REGIONAL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, blood pressure and health counseling, 11 a.m.-noon. Town Hall, Becket. 413-243-1212.
LEE REGIONAL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, blood pressure and health counseling, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Hyde Place, Lee. also, 11 a.m.-noon, Crossway Village, Lee. 413-243-1212.
LEE REGIONAL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION, blood pressure and health counseling, 11 a.m.-noon. Senior Center, Sandisfield. 413-243-1212.
