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Community & Seasonal Events/Activities!
Late winter/early spring is a great time to see what indoor activities are available for all ages at Berkshire South. Shake off the winter doldrums and the cabin fever and try something new! Learn CPR or become a certified babysitter. Scouts earn badges and there’s help for students with their homework. Learn or improve your golf game while the courses are still closed. Become a Big Brother or Big Sister, or bring the entire family to a special dance. Attend an educational lecture, whether by one of our trained staff or a live broadcast from New York’s 92nd Street Y. There’s so much happening at the Center you should be sure to take advantage of everything!
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LIVE! FROM the 92nd STREET Y in NYC!
Participate via satellite programs broadcast live to Berkshire South. Watch on the movie screen and have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the guest speakers. Enjoy this great opportunity without having to drive to the city. Tuesday, March 11 at 8:15 pm
Dennis Prager: The Case for Judaism
Thursday, April 3 at 8 pm
Ellen Goodman and Lynn Sherr: What Do You Do After You've Done It All?
Wednesday, April 9 at 1 pm (NOTE afternoon show) Garrison Keillor
Individual advance tickets are $7.00 for Community Center members; $10 for guests.
Tickets purchased the day of the lecture are $10 for members; $12 for guests.
For a package of all three lectures (advance sale only) members pay $18 and guests pay $27.
To order tickets, call the Center at 413-528-2810, ext. 10.
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EGG HUNT
Sponsored by the Gt. Barrington Parks and Recreation Commnission
Saturday, March 22 - 10:00 to 11:30 am
Toddler to 8 years
$5.00 per child + $1.00 per each additional sibling
Age 2 and under: 10:00 am
Age 3 & 4 years: 10:30 am
Age 5 & 6 years: 11:00 am
Age 7 & 8 years: 11:30 am
Bring your spring baskets or bags. Children will hunt for eggs in their appropriate age group. Hunt will take place rain or shine in the gymnasium. For the safety of the children, please arrive on time to hunt in the appropriate age group.
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FISHING DERBY
Sponsored by the Gt. Barrington Parks and Recreation Commission
Join us for the annual Fishing Derby at Lake Mansfield in Great Barrington. No fishing experience necessary. Prizes and souvenirs for all participants will be provided through generous community donations.
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FAMILY DANCE SATURDAY NIGHTS!
Sponsored by the Gt. Barrington Parks and Recreation Commission
Enjoy an evening of dancing and fun. Light refreshments available.
Member advance ticket: Child $3; Adult $5; Family limit $20
Member at the door: Child $5; Adult $7; Family limit $29
Guest advance ticket: Child $5; Adult $7; Family limit $29
Guest at the door: Child $7; Adult $9; Family limit $39.
Great Barrington residents receive a 25% discount with proof of residency (driver's license). March 15 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Hoe Down Square Dance
Back by popular demand! Learn to dozy-doe your partner, and don't forget your cowboy boots!
April 19 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm
April Showers Bring 60's Flower Power
Think spring, dance to the sounds of the 60's and don't forget to wear a flower in your hair.
May 10 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Mother & Son Dance
Mothers & Sons, Grandmothers and Grandsons, family & friends.
June 14 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Father & Daughter Dance
Fathers & Daughers, Grandfathers & Granddaughters, family & friends.
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LIFEGUARD / WATERFRONT CERTIFICATION
Learn to be an American Red Cross certified lifeguard and gain valuable employment skills. Swimmers must have a proficient Freestyle and Breaststroke. At the completion you will have certifications in Lifeguard Training, CPR for Professional AED, Standard First Aid. You will learn the fundamentals of life guarding in a pool and waterfront environment. Employment opportunites available this summer! For more information please contact th Aquatics Department at 413-528-2810 ext. 20.
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FREE LECTURE SERIES
Money Management, Art, Health & Fitness, Nutrition are just some of the topics that will be covered throughout 2008. Local experts share their knowledge. Free child-care with crafts and game activities will be available for members with advance notice.
Wednesday, March 19 - 7 to 8 pm
"Standing on Your Own"
by Erin Burch, Licensed Physical, Massage, Yoga & Bodywork Therapist. A thumbnail sketch of health and aligned posture. Learn and develop functional and pain-preventative strategies for compensatory patterns of your body. Learn how to feel good in standing!
To make advance arrangements for childcare call 413-528-2810.
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HOMEWORK HELPERS
Study group for high school students who want extra tutorial assistance with math, science and English subjects. For more information please contact Joan Peters at 413-528-2810 ext 34.
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SENIOR TEA DANCES
Berkshire South offers a Senior Tea Dance Program that is open to all seniors including groups from Senior Centers, Retirement Homes, Assisted Living and Nursing Homes. Enjoy an afternoon with refreshments and tea station, music appropriate for our Seniors, meeting new friends and “catching up” with acquaintances. For more information, please call 413-528-2810, ext. 13.
All are welcome
This program will start up again in the spring when the winter weather is behind us.
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BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS
Be a Big! The Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Berkshire County meet at BSRCC every Saturday in our Youth Room. 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 Kimberly Blair at 413-443-9471.
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GIRL SCOUTS BADGE OPPORTUNITIES
BSRCC is proud to be a host location for badge acquisition opportunities for the Girl Scouts of America. Earn your badge in swimming, first aid, dance, health & fitness, science and much more! For more information on earning a badge for Girl Scouts at BSRCC, please contact Elizabeth Brooke-Willbanks at 800-462-9100 ext. 11.
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ACHILLES TRACK
Berkshire South's Western MA chapter of Achilles Track is a nonprofit organization that provides support, training and technical expertise to runners at all levels. Achilles includes people with all kinds of disabilities, such as visual impairment, stroke, cerebral palsy, paraplegia, arthritis, amputation, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, cancer, traumatic head injury and many others. Runners participate with crutches, in wheelchairs, on prostheses, and without aids. If you would like to become involved as a volunteer or runner/wheeler please contact:
Annie Hayes at 518-573-0279.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING
Tuesday, March 8 - 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday, June 7 - 9:00AM - 4:00PM
For age 11 years and above
Teaches everything you need to know to be a great babysitter. This fun, interactive course teaches first aid and safety skills so you can prevent and respond to emergencies. As a trained babysitter, you’ll gain confidence and valuable employment skills to impress parents. Pre-registration is required.
Members $65 and Guests $85
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COMMUNITY CPR & FIRST-AID
By Appointment Only
American Red Cross adult, child and infant CPR and standard first-aid. Learn valuable skills that could save a life. Groups of 5-10. Call 413-528-2810, ext. 20 to set up time and dates.
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COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE ARTS
Community Access to The Arts 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 BSRCC by calling CATA at 413-528-5485.
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CHP SKIP & DIP
A splish in the Splash Pool and a romp in the gym. For
children 3 years and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please contact Lisa Robbins at 413-528-0721.
Jan. 7 to June 23
Norris Splash Pool 9:00-10:00AM
Beinecke Gymnasium 10:00 - 11:00AM
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GOLF WORKSHOPS
New to Berkshire South Regional Community Center - a complete golf workout program for men, women, seniors and juniors courtesy of Kay McMahon, formerly of the Triple Nickel Golf Center in New Lebanon, NY. For more information please call the Center at 413-528-2810 ext. 10.
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BOY SCOUT BADGE OPPORTUNITIES
For information on meetings at Berkshire South Regional Community Center contact Glynis Arnold at 413-528-2810 ext 13.
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FITNESS BODY ASSESSMENT
On-Going
This assessment will help you identify your overall strengths and weaknesses from a fitness standpoint, will allow for specific fitness goal indentification and provide alternative approaches with the guidance of a personal trainer. Your flexibility, upper and lower body strength, stability, balance, body fat %, target heart rate and body alignment will all be assessed and measured. Appointments must be made 24 hours in advance. Call the Fitness Room at 413-528-2810, ext. 35 for more information or to make an appointment.
Members $50 and Guests $65
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COURT MANDATED COMMUNITY SERVICE
Berkshire South Regional Community Center offers community service opportunities for court appointed hours. Please call our Director of Programs and Outreach for more details at 413-528-2810, ext.13.
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