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MONDAYS – Meetings at Elizabeth Freeman Center, BRIDGE, 195 Main Street, Suite 3, Great Barrington. Individual meeting 9:30-12:30, 25-3, support group for victims of domestic violence and survivors 3:15-4:15. Domestic violence and abuse counseling for adults and or children, domestic violence survivors mentoring available, (Spanish/French interpreting available with BRIDGE staff, must call ahead. Please call for appointment, ask for Gwendolyn or Katie, (413)-528-5354.

TUESDAYS – Toddler Story Time for children age two to three years is held Tuesday mornings, 11-11:30 at the Lenox Library Association. Children and their caregivers will sing songs, learn finger plays, and listen to a story. Following the structured program participants are invited to stay so that the children can play together and their caregivers visit. For further information call (413)-637-0197 ext. 105.

TUESDAYS – Group Meditation Sessions to be held on the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday of each month from 7pm to 9pm at Hawkmeadow Farm, 322 Lander Rd., Lee, MA. Sessions are lead by Richard Cleaver, having 30 years of practicing Yoga and Meditation. The purpose is to form a group of people that learn, study and practice meditation on a regular basis. Meditation is relaxing and healing. It brings balance within the body, mind and spirit relationship. No charge and beginners welcome, for additional information call (413)-243-6074.

TUESDAYS – The Douglas Library presents an informal celebration sharing poetry and prose on alternate Tuesdays for those interested in sharing aloud, poetry that interests them. Everyone welcome. For more information call (860)-824-7863.

TUESDAYS – Norman Rockwell Museum, Rte. 183 Stockbridge, will present a series of gallery talks on the second Tuesday of each month, starting at 1:30pm. Join curators, artists, and guest speakers for an insightful series of lectures, which will discuss artwork from the Museum's permanent collections and changing exhibitions. Series ends on January 13, 2009. For more information call (413)-298-4100.

WEDNESDAYS – Free blood pressure clinic the 1 st Wednesday of each month, 1-2 at the Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Road, Great Barrington, (413)-528-1955.

THURSDAYS – Bridge offers free conversational Spanish with Professor Podol on Thursdays at 4:30, call (413)-528-5354 for more information, $5 donation appreciated, www.multiculturalbridge.com

THURSDAYS – Preschool Story/Craft for children age three to five years is held Thursday mornings, 10:30-11:15 at the Lenox Library Association. The program features stories, songs, and follow-along activities followed by craft related to the stories. For further information call (413)-637-0197 ext. 105.

THURSDAYS – Healthy Connections on WBCR-LP 97.7 FM, keeping our community connected to local health and human services programming. Unsure of where to turn next, tune in Thursdays 11am – 12pm. Hosts are Jen Shumsky and Luci Leonard. For more information or to schedule a live interview contact healthyconnections@chpberkshires.org.

THURSDAYS – Southern Berkshire BNI Chapter of Business Network International (BNI) welcomes visitors to its Thursday morning networking meetings, 7:15am to 8:45am, 343 Main Street, Great Barrington, www.bniwmass.com , or call (800)-816-1233 ext. 4649.

SATURDAYS – Every Saturday the Goodwill Truck will be parked at the Berkshire Bank on Stockbridge Road in Great Barrington between the hours of 10am and 4pm for the collection of donated clothing and household goods. For more information call (413)-442-0061 or check our web site at www.goodwill-berkshires.com.

ON GOING – Canyon Ranch offering spa renewal days to Berkshire residents. Now, more than ever, is the time to take care of you. Re-energize your body, relax your spirit and just be for the day with Canyon Ranch in Lenox is offering Spa Renewal Days to Berkshire County residents at a discounted rate. Experience a day of rejuvenation filled with award winning cuisine, a superior body treatment, invigorating classes and insightful lectures for Berkshire County residents. Come and experience the indulgence of health, yours for a day at a special rate. Offer good for Berkshire Residents only and valid through December 21, 2008. Daily space is limited. Call (800)-742-9000 for details and reservations.

ON GOING – The Children's Clothing Exchange, a mission of the North Canaan Congregational Church is sponsoring a coat drive to benefit women and children in our community. Donations of women and children's winter items will be accepted including winter coats, boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, mittens and scarves. Items may be dropped off at the Pilgrim House, 30 Granite Ave., Canaan, CT, drop off times: M,T,TH, 10am-2pm and W 9-12, for more information call (860)-824-7232.

ON GOING – MASS MoCA presents an ambitious new installation by Simon Starling in building 5 as part of an exhibition entitled “The Nahjing Particles which opens December 13” MASS MoCA is located off Marshall St., North Adams.

ON GOING – The Literacy Network of South Berkshire is in need of volunteers in South County, particularly in Great Barrington. No experience is needed; the Network will help you fully prepare to take on the task of helping an adult student, (413)-243-0471.

ON GOING – The Berkshire Humane Society, “Helping Animals and People since 1992”, has an immediate need for a volunteer feline caregiver every Friday from 2-4. If you are dependable and would like to help our beautiful, homeless cats then we would like to talk to you. Please come to the shelter at 440 Barker Road in Pittsfield and make out a volunteer application or download one from our website at www.berkshirehumane. org. Sorry, but we can only accept volunteers that are at least 16 years old.

ON GOING – The Berkshire Humane Society animal shelter needs front desk volunteers to help greet the public, direct phone calls to the staff and assist with Lost & Found pet information. We urgently need help for Fridays 12-2pm, Wednesday 1-4pm and for on call emergencies. If you have a couple of hours every week to spare then we would really like to hear from you. Please call the shelter at (413)-447-7878 for an application or come to the shelter at 440 Barker Road in Pittsfield.