THE NOAH CENTER AT BERKSHIRE SOUTH
Explore NOAH (New Opportunities for Achieving Health) through workshops and wellness programs presented by The NOAH Center at Berkshire South. NOAH programs meet either at Berkshire South’s main building or at our Jenifer House Commons location at 420 Stockbridge Road in Great Barrington, a short distance from Berkshire South’s main building off Crissey Road. The NOAH Center offers comfortable and convenient space for meetings, workshops and programs. Advance registration is required for all NOAH programs. For more information call 413-528-2810, ext. 31. To register for a program call 413-528-2810, ext. 10.
NOAH Healthy Living & Wellness Programs
Women’s Support Group
Age: Adult, Senior
113NH100
Weekly for 6 weeks, starting early September, date and time to be determined.
An opportunity for women age 60 and over to talk, listen, learn and laugh with peers exploring the issues, challenges and joys of older adulthood. Topics include physical changes, retirement, health concerns and new paths to be taken. Limited to 8 participants
Mickie Ayari, MSW, is a clinical social worker. Call her at 413-298-5380 for more information.
Cost: $60 Members, $70 Guests.
SoundPlay: Freeing Your Voice From the Ground Up
Age: Teen, Adult & Senior
Saturday, Dec. 3 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
113NH101
Free your voice in playful yet practical ways for speaking and singing. Experience yourself as a “being of sound.” Accessible to all, including families, and a lot of fun!
Bhavani Lorraine Nelson, a professional singer-songwriter and 23-year Kripalu Center program director and teacher, has taught voice for nearly 50 years.
Cost: $25 Members, $35 Guests. Pre-registration required.
Tools and Tips to Address Your Stress
Age: Adult & Senior
4 session series, Tuesdays
October 11 – November 1, 6:45 – 8:15 p.m.
113NH102
Get to the root of your stress and the perceptions that increase and prolong it. Learn calming, stress-relieving practices including meditation, breathing techniques and stretches to help transform your life. Bhavani Lorraine Nelson, a 23-year Kripalu Center program director and teacher, has practiced and led meditation and stress release practices for over 40 years.
Cost: $60 Members, $85 Guests. Single session fee: $20 Members, $30 Guests Pre-registration required.
Tai Chi Balance & Flow
Ages: Adult
6 session series, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct 4 - 20, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
113NH103
Whether you are coping with back pain or stiffness, can’t sleep, or want more energy, this class will soften muscular tension and improve your range of motion, flexibility and balance through standing or sitting movements and gentle yoga with music.
Lydia Wong is the author of the award winning Yoga Chi Fusion DVD and has taught internationally for over two decades.
Cost: $60 Members, $85 Guests. Single session fee: $15 Members, $20 Guests. Pre-registration required.
Advance registration is required for all NOAH programs.
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Seeking new NOAH (New Opportunities for Achieving Health) Programs
Practitioners are invited to submit proposals for NOAH programs.
NOAH Program Proposal Form 2011
NOAH RFP Fall 2011
THE NOAH CENTER LIBRARY
The NOAH Center at Berkshire South has an extensive library collection with hundreds of titles of books and videos on a wide range of healthy living and wellness topics. Materials may be loaned out to members. Open by appointment only: for more information call 413-528-2810, ext. 31.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Ask us about our Berkshire Bank Foundation NOAH Scholarship program providing assistance to anyone who could benefit from financial support to participate in NOAH programs. Simple application, quick response - call 413-528-2810, ext. 31 or stop in today!
For more information about these programs call 413-528-2810 ext 31.
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