St. Stanislaus School benefit, 9 to 4 in Kolbe Hall, Adams. Bake sale, snack bar, games, Chinese auctions, money raffle, crafts, and pierogi.
Blackinton Union Church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams; 10 to 2. Crafts table, bake sale, Chinese auction, the Christmas table, and kid's grab bag. Lunch $4, $2 kids.
First Congregational Church, North Adams, 9-2.
Nov. 28 Becket Federated Church, Route 8, holiday bazaar from 9-3. Lunch, crafts, baked goods, holiday and other items. Information: Mary Peltier, Parish House, 413-623-5217.
Dec. 5
Holiday Fair at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, Lee, from 10 to 3; handcrafted items, raffles, children's shop, bake sale, cut Christmas trees and lunch from 11 to 1. Includes angel-themed goods from SERRV. Information, 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org.
Dec. 12-13
North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Information: Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.
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Williamstown Commons to host “Services for Seniors and Caregivers”
12:51PM / Monday, March 09, 2009
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. are hosting a free informational program, “Services for Seniors and Caregivers,” on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Williamstown Commons, 25 Adams Road, Williamstown.
Licensed Social Workers from Elder Services will offer important techniques for home caregivers to relieve stress, which is important in what can be a highly stressful situation. Also, the Caregiver Coordinator and Client Services Supervisor will provide information on service resources available to home caregivers.
“Home care can be a truly difficult task for anyone, no matter how much experience you have,” said Williamstown Commons Administrator Joyce Brewer. “We hope that this presentation will be a great opportunity for caregivers to learn some important strategies for proper home care.”
For more information and to RSVP, call Williamstown Commons at 413-458-2111.
