Singles of the Berkshires - January Events

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Friday, January 6th – Singles “Interactive Game Evening”. 7pm, Lenox location. Join Singles of the Berkshires for an evening of favorite interactive games and fun! Bring your favorite game along, or enjoy those provided. Bring beverage of your choice, and a munchie to share. RSVP by 1/5 to Sonya at (413) 637-8001, or e-mail singlesoftheberk@aol.com. Saturday, January 14th – Singles “Art Play” Group. 10am, Lenox. Join area singles as we get in touch with your artistic selves by using different art materials in a playful way. Bring your own art materials and easels if you like, and also interesting objects that you would like to draw or paint. $25 includes materials – workshop led by local artist Steve Porcella. RSVP by 1/12 to Sonya at (413) 637-8001, or e-mail singlesoftheberk@aol.com. Tuesday, January 17th - Singles Bowling Social. 6:45pm. Ken’s Bowl, 495 Dalton Avenue, Pittsfield. (See Century 21 sign). Join other area singles for 3 games of bowling. RSVP by 1/16 with your full name and home phone number to Linda at (413) 442-8586, or e-mail darlinlinda2002@yahoo.com. Friday, January 20th – Speed Dating! 7pm, Lenox location. (Age range will most likely be 40 -55) Spend 6 minutes chatting with one person, then rotate. You indicate whether you think you might want to see each person again. If you "match", we let you know! There is a wait list for this event, and pre-registration is required. Please include your age with full name and home phone # when registering. Various ages ranges always forming for upcoming groups. Space limited, no walk-ins! $25. Register with Sonya Bykofsky at (413) 637-8001, between 9am and 9pm. OPEN TO THE SINGLE PUBLIC. Sunday, January 22nd – Singles Cross Country Ski Outing. 1pm, Windsor. Meet other singles at Windsor location – carpool to Notchview Reservation. Plan to ski for about two hours, must have your own equipment. Entrance fee for Notchview is $10. RSVP by 1/21 to Stu B. at (413) 684-3950, or e-mail sbes@alum.rpi.edu. Saturday, January 28th – Singles Snowshoe/Hike. 12:30, Pittsfield. Join other area singles for a 5-mile snowshoe/hike starting at Hancock Shaker Village, 5 miles west of Pittsfield off of route 20. The terrain is fairly easy with some ups and downs as well as 2 stream crossings. Sturdy waterproof hiking shoes or snowshoes are suggested. Meet at Hancock Shaker Village visitor center. Bring snacks and water. RSVP by 1/27 to Tim at (413) 997-3496, or e-mail earthfirst100@earthlink.net for details. Saturday, January 28th – Singles Texas Hold ‘Em Game. 7pm, Pittsfield. Join other area singles for a fun evening of this popular poker game. Bring your own beverage, munchie to share. Space limited / first come, first serve. RSVP by 1/27 to Rick at (413) 445-8891, or e-mail rjjr1961@aol.com
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Berkshire County Arc Golf Event Raises $45K

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc raised $45,000 at its 29th annual Golf Classic held this summer at Berkshire Hills Country Club. 
 
The funds raised from the event go directly to individuals with disabilities for activities such as art classes, medical equipment, wheelchair swings, concerts, assistive technology, and dream trips to places like Disney, Celtics games, and deep-sea fishing.
 
The money also goes to scholarships to area high school students planning to pursue human service careers.
 
The lead supporters of the event this year were Berkshire Bank, Health New England, Greylock Federal Credit Union, The Notch Insurance Group, Synagex Modern IT, and Advance Manufacturing.
 
BCArc serves around 1,000 individuals with disabilities through a range of programs that include residential services, employment support, day programs, and support for families at their homes.
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