“Get Ready for Golf”, inspirational presentation, golf clinic

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. – Fairview Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is hosting “Get Ready for Golf,” a free event that will include an inspirational presentation, golf clinic, tips on how to prepare physically for the golf season, the latest equipment and more. The event is set for Sunday, April 26th, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Fairview Commons, 151 Christian Hill Road, Great Barrington.

Local golfer, Ann Hayes, will share her story on how golf played a pivotal role in her physical and emotional recovery from an accident that left her paralyzed from the waist-down. Kay McMahon of eduKaytion golf instruction will offer swing analysis and tips to attendees of the event.

Physical and occupational therapists at Fairview Commons will provide hands-on information on how to incorporate stretching, greater flexibility and range of motion to prepare for the upcoming golf season. Michael Salzmann from Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates will present information on to avoid common golf injuries. AAA representatives will provide information on golf destinations and Egremont Country Club’s pro shop will have the latest golf equipment on-hand.

The event will include complimentary food and refreshments. For more information on the event, contact Karen Hutson at Fairview Commons by calling 413-528-4560.
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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure Fire

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. 

The Fire Department received a call from the owner of 6 Bangor St. reporting a smoke and flames at around 1:44 p.m.

Firefighters arriving on scene reported heavy smoke emanating from the the 1940s single-family ranch home in the thickly settle neighborhood.

The blaze was brought under control in less than an hour and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. 

"The homeowner was outside doing some work, evidently, opened the door when she came back in the house, and there were flames and smoke, so she backed out and called us, and that's all we know right now," Deputy Fire Chief Glen Storie said around 2:35 p.m. 

The fire was out at that time, and first responders observed "quite a bit of damage" to the home. The cause is still under investigation. 

Lanesborough, Cheshire, and Pittsfield departments responded to the scene, and Hancock covered the station during the call. 

"The first crew in knocked the fire right down with the first engine," Storie said. 

Smoke could be seen coming from the back of the home. Part of Narragansett Avenue and Bangor Avenue were blocked off while firefighters battled the blaze. 

 

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