COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Guided Hikes with Berkshire South
Explore some of the special places of the Berkshires with these guided family hikes. Led by an experienced guide, you’ll learn about the area’s human and natural history, ecology, plant and animal wildlife. Bring your own water, lunch or snack, appropriate clothing and footwear, and sunscreen. Hikes will meet at the locations
stated, details provided upon registration (let us know if you’re interested in carpooling from BSRCC). Pre-registration is required for all hikes.

Woodland Foliage Walk
Sat. Oct. 9 9:00am-12:00pm
Bob’s Way, Monterey
Enjoy the blazing fall colors at their peak while traversing a diverse landscape featuring mixed deciduous forest, a beautiful wetland, beaver pond and heron rookery. An easy to moderate 2.4 mile hike.
Members $14 adult, $6 child, $34 family;
Guests $16 adult, $8 child, $40 family
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Reading the Landscape Hike
Sat. Nov. 20 10:00am-1:00pm
McLennan Reservation, Tyringham
It’s amazing how much you can see once the leaves are off the trees! Explore the crumbling foundations, stone walls, wild forests and picturesque waterfalls of this once-magnificent 1500 acre estate
of Egyptologist Robb de Peyster Titus. Learn about the landscape and history of one of the best-kept secrets of the Berkshires on this easy 2.4 mile hike.
Members $14 adult, $6 child, $34 family;
Guests $16 adult, $8 child, $40 family
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Private Guided Canoe Trips & Hikes
Want to explore the great outdoors with a group of friends, relatives or coworkers? Privately guided Hikes and Canoe Trips can be arranged through Berkshire South with qualified and experienced guides. Trip experiences can be planned for 5-10 paddlers or up to 8 hikers. A variety of locations are available. We supply canoes, paddles, lifejackets, a guide and lifeguard as necessary. Please call 413-528-2810 for more information.

Community Thanks Supper
Tues. Nov. 23 4:00-7:00pm
Join with community friends both old and new for a Thanksgiving feast, our annual celebration of delicious food and great fellowship. Reserve your seat by calling 413-528-2810 at least 24 hours in
advance as space is limited. Volunteer
opportunities available. Free!

Court Mandated Community Service
Berkshire South offers community service opportunities for court appointed hours. Individuals can fulfill their responsibility in an enriching environment while giving back in valuable ways. Please call for more details at 413-528-2810.

Service Learning Hours
High school students in the region are encouraged to complete service learning hours to prepare for continuing education opportunities. Berkshire South offers both the guidance necessary to
make your service learning fun & educational. Mentoring youth programs and supporting special events are a few examples of ways to fulfill your hours. Stop by or call 413-528-2810 for more information.

Hand Arts & Tea
Wed. Sept. 29 6:30-8:30pm
Sat. Oct. 16 9:00-11:00am
Sun. Dec. 5 3:00-5:00pm
Enjoy a relaxing time in the company of other hand art hobbyists sharing your interests and pointers on knitting, needlepoint,
beading, crochet, scrapbooking and more. We’ll supply the comfortable atmosphere, soft music and light refreshments. You bring your knowledge, skills and projects.
Free! (donations welcome)

Trivia Bee
Thurs. Sept. 23 7:00-8:30 pm
Assemble your 6-member team for an evening that’s both challenging and fun, and help to support programs at Berkshire South. Wine and light refreshments included. Call 413-528-2810 for more information.
$25 per person or $100 for a team of six.

Dance Night!
Fri. 7:00-9:00pm
Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 3
Join dance instructor and host Mimi Rosenblatt for an enjoyable evening of alcohol-free social dancing. Light refreshments will be provided. Preregistration required. Please contact us if you need child care to attend this program – if numbers are sufficient we may be able to provide this service for a small additional fee.
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Folk Jam
Fri. Oct. 1, Dec. 10 7:00-8:30pm
Anyone out there looking for a very informal opportunity to play and share your acoustic folk, bluegrass or country music with others of similar interests? Lets find out -- join us in the Lounge for a little Friday night pickin’ and singin’. Light refreshments will be provided.
Free! (donations welcome)

Freeing Children From Fear With Jeanine Fitzgerald
A Parent/Teacher Workshop
Sat. Nov. 6 10:00am-12:00pm
Bullying behaviors are at epidemic proportions. Over 160,000 children
miss attending school every day due to fear of attack or intimidation by a peer. This pattern of teasing, name calling, harassment, hurt and violence begins in the pre-school years. In this workshop you will recognize the many forms this abuse can take, discover how to identify and empower children who are victims, combat common
myths, and know when and how to step in to protect children from each other. Please call 413-528-2810 ext.16 to register. Childcare will be provided.
Free!

Taste of Community
Sat., Nov. 6, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Annual event showcasing fabulous food and libations from some of the Berkshires’ finest restaurants and wine merchants.

Marketplace Menagerie
Sat., Nov. 20, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Choose from a wide array of gift items from Berkshire artisans, bakers, crafters and more -- just in time for the holidays! Vendors interested in participating please call 413-528-2810 for details.

COMMUNITY & PARTNER PROGRAMS

Berkshire Community College
We’ve teamed up with Berkshire Community College to offer swimming lessons for adults. Several levels are available in sessions of six weeks each. Registration is through BCC. For further information or to register, please call 413-236-2122 or 413-236-2123.

CHP Skip & Dip
Mon. 9:00-11:00am
(Splash Pool and Gym)
A splish in the Splash Pool and a romp in the gym. For children 3 years and under. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. This program is brought to you through the collaborative efforts of BSRCC and Community Health Programs. For more information please contact Lisa Robbins at 413-528-0721. Space is limited to 12 children in splash pool area. Program operates on school year schedule, no meetings during school holidays or vacations. Sign up early!

Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Be a Big! The Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Berkshire County meet at Berkshire South every Tuesday throughout the school year. Join this volunteer program and have a powerful and positive impact on a local youth today! For more information on becoming a Big Brother or
Big Sister please contact Raymond Ross at 413-443-9471.

Community Access to the Arts
Community Access to the Arts, (CATA) is a non-profit arts organization that has provided over 1,000 visual and performing
arts workshops for hundreds of individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Learn more about joining CATA members in collaborative performing arts classes at Berkshire South by calling CATA at 413-528-5485.

Girl Scout & Boy Scout Badge Opportunities
BSRCC is proud to be a host location for badge acquisition opportunities for the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America.
Earn your badge in swimming, first aid, dance, health & fitness, science and much more! For more information on earning a badge at BSRCC or for info on joining a local Girl Scout or Brownie troop, please call our youth office for more details at 413-528-2810, ext. 34

Special Olympics
Berkshire South provides space for the Berkshire Red Raiders Aquatics Team to practice. To register, please contact Peggy
Harner, Special Olympics Berkshire Area Coordinator 413-822-5458.
Unified Sports Soccer. See page 21 for details.

Structural Pruning in the Landscape
Sat. Nov. 20 10:00am-12:00pm
Rain date: Sun. Nov. 21 2:00-4:00 pm
Are your trees unruly? Learn the principles and techniques of training shade and ornamental trees in this handson workshop with Tom Ingersoll, MA Certified Arborist and principal of Webster-Ingersoll. Pre-registration required.
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Weight Watchers
Thursday Meetings 10:00am
Thinking about how you can lose weight in a healthful way for the long term? Attend a Weight Watchers meeting and get guidance and support from your peers who have become more healthy on the Weight Watchers system. Stop by Berkshire South or call Weight Watchers at 1-800-651-6000 for more information.

Basic Dog Obedience & Manners Training Class with Susan Fireman
Sun. 11:00am-12:00pm
Two 8 class series start Sept. 12 & Nov. 7
Dogs will learn how to focus on their handlers, walk on a leash and perform basic commands in this basic obedience and manners class. All dogs must be over 6 months, housebroken & leashed
at all times. Pet handlers must be at least 18 years old (up to two children at least 7 years old may accompany pet handler).
Not appropriate for dogs with aggression or major behavioral issues. Must provide proof of rabies vaccination, a snug collar, strong 4-6 ft long leash (not a pull-out), training treats and poop bags.
Classes will be outside, weather permitting.
Pre-registration required. Please
call 413-528-2810 for more information.
Cost: $280

Great Barrington Trails & Greenways Events
BSRCC is a proud member of Great Barrington Trails & Greenways; a collaborative effort promoting the development of an interconnected town-wide trail system that will support safe opportunities to actively explore our rich historic and natural resources while promoting public health and stewardship through walking, biking, and boating. For further information go to www.gbtrails.org.

The Great GB WalkAbout!
Sat. Sept. 11 10:00am-12:30pm
Join in a joyful demonstration in support of pedestrian access and a fundraiser for connecting Great Barrington Trails. We will be walking a 3.5 mile downtown loop that links River Walk and the developing Lake Mansfield Trail System to the connecting neighborhoods. For
complete details go to www.gbtrails.org.

William Cullen Bryant: The Great Barrington Years, a Landscape in Poems
Thurs. Sept. 23 7:00pm
Mason Library
Explore Bryant's poetry and its connection to Great Barrington special places. All illustrated talk with David Rutstein of the GB Historical Society and Tammis Coffin of the Trustees of the Reservations. This program is a great leadup to a Sept. 25th (see below) guided walk program at Monument Mountain: Hiking a Poem Up Past a Waterfall.
Free to all.

Hiking a Poem Up a Waterfall
Sat. Sept. 25 9:30am-12:00pm
Meet at Monument Mountain for a guided hike grounded in poetry. Enjoy poetry pauses on this steep climb to enjoy the words about this scenic landmark penned in 1824 by William Cullen Bryant. It is remarkable to discover how Bryant’s detailed descriptions of the streams, rocks, cliffs and birds match the terrain that is experienced today. This program is co-sponsored by The Trustees of the Reservations and Great Barrington Trails and Greenways.
Trustees members, GB residents and Children Free! Others: $10

Monument Mountain Women’s Hike
Sat. Oct. 2 8:30am-12:00pm
Women are invited to join in a brisk 3.5 mile hike up Monument Mountain, one of the Berkshires most magical places. This fairly steep hike will include natural history, poetry and mountaintop
yoga. Hikers should bring water, a good level of fitness, and their sense of wonder. Meet at the parking area for Monument Mountain located on the west side of Route 7, midway between Stockbridge
and Great Barrington, just south of the traffic lights for Monument Valley Middle School and the Monument Valley Road in Great Barrington. Preregistration required -- please call 413- 329-5809 or email ch.wards@verizon.net to reserve a space. Featured by Great
Barrington Trails & Greenways & The Trustees of Reservations. Co-leaders: Christine Ward & Tammis Coffin.