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Lee Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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Come and Celebrate with us!!!
Lee Founders Weekend
September 16-18, 2016
We have a weekend festival jam-packed with food, fun, contests, games, raffles, bouncy houses, sidewalk sales, magic, psychics, a parade, bubbles, clowns, balloons,
and much more!
Plus, a special
Lee Historical Society
Cemetery Tour on Thursday, September 15
at Fairmount Cemetery!
Artwork by Eva Ricci
THURSDAY (Sept. 15)
Lee Historical Society Cemetery Tour
~ Fairmount Cemetery, 5:00 pm.
FRIDAY
Taste of Lee; 5:00-8:00 pm*
Main Street will be closed from Academy Street to Park Street during the event to allow our participants to line the street with their wares and to ensure that attendees can enjoy dining al fresco in a street festival atmosphere - food, music, & fun - in a safe
environment.
There will be limited parking in this area beginning at 4:00 pm.
Musical performances by Robin O'Herin,
Housatonic Philharmonic
, and
Moonshine Holler
from 4:00-8:00 on Main Street.
Main street vendors ~ Community organizations offering food and other items for sale; raffles, contests, and keepsakes.
Lee Hardware Customer Appreciation Day
, 7:00 am -5:30 pm ~ Receive a free reusable shopping bag! Receive 20% off everything you can fit in the shopping bag!* One Day Only! *Some restrictions apply.
Porchlight VNA Home Care ~ Scratch Ticket Sales.
CreativeLEE XVI
Reception, 3:00 - 5:00 pm in the
J. Peter Scolforo Gallery
at the Lee Library.
CreativeLEE
is the 16th annual exhibit of local art sponsored by the Lee Library Association, 100 Main Street.
Lee Historical Society, selling Lee Memorabilia ~ Mugs, postcards, t-shirts, etc.
Lyme Alliance of the Berkshires ~ Lyme disease awareness, free info.
Community Health Programs, offering BP checks & screenings.
Tennis Clinic for Children, 5:00-7:00 pm; Main Street. Sponsored by the Community Tennis Association (CTA).
Housatonic Valley Association
, 3:00-5:00 pm, Lee Library front lawn~ Come explore our river critters. Learn about what these benthic macroinvertebrates can tell us about the water quality in the Housatonic River and its tributaries.
St. Joseph's High School Info Booth + bubbles & balloons for the kids.
Twisted Orchard Screen Printing local t-shirt sale.
Lee Recycling Committee ~ Information about new recycling law in Lee; zero waste; Recycling Exhibits.
Lee High Volleyball Team, Cupcake Sale.
October Mountain Financial Advisers
5:00 pm ~ Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting.
Psychic Studio - Offering psychic readings.
Adams Community Bank ~ Offering free raffles & free insulated grocery bags.
CARR Hardware,
5:00-8:00 pm ~ Children's Carnival , bouncy houses, games, cotton candy, popcorn, fun & games + Sidewalk Sale.
Multicultural BRIDGE Informational Booth.
Street Artisans/Craft Fair
, Friday & Saturday ~ Offering hand-made jewelry; wood products; paper art; wind chimes and more. On Main street.
Greylock Federal Credit Union ~ Giveaways and Information.
Lee High Class of 1966
~ 5oth Reunion,
Locker Room Sports Pub
. Pizza by the slice;
Bits 'N Pieces
, 9:30 pm.
Spectrum Playhouse
, 7:30 pm ~ Saturday Night Liv Variety Show (Liv Cummins and troupe will perform). [Friday & Saturday]
SATURDAY
5K Road Race
, 8:15 am ~ Runners will be tackling the
Finnegan Course at Lee High School
. Register for the race by mailing in a completed registration form and $15.00; or in person on race day $20.00. Race day registration will be on the lawn at Lee Middle & High Street at 300 Greylock Street in Lee starting at 7:15 am. (Visit www.leefoundersweekend.com for registration information.)
Hometown Parade, 10:00 am
Grand Marshall:
Lee Fire Chief
Alan B. Sparks!
Parade participants will begin assembling at 9:30 am and the parade will step off promptly at 10:00 am.
Note: There will be limited parking on Center Street to allow participants to prepare to march. Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Center Street to the Ice Rink (parade termination site) during the parade
(approx. 1 hour).
Dick Lindsey will again serve as Master of Ceremonies from in front of
The Morgan House Restaurant.
Street Artisans/Craft Fair,
Friday & Saturday ~ Offering hand-made jewelry; wood products; paper art; wind chimes and more.
Bowey the Clown Magic Show
, 11:30 am ~ Bowey will perform for local children and offer free face-painting, games, and balloon art at the Lee Athletic Field (behind The Rink on Housatonic Street).
Big Green Egg
Cooking Contest,
11:30-1:30 ~ Come watch and taste some of the best local restaurants cook on the Big Green Egg Cookers and compete against each other for the title of "The Best Non-Beef Burger in Town!" All proceeds to benefit the
Kiwanis Club of Lee
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Sponsored by
Henry's Electric
(Celebrating their 70th Anniversary in 2016!) ; location: DPW Gazebo.
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Lee Sons of Italy
Italian Grinder & Italian Cookies
Annual Fundraiser, 11:00-2:00 ~ Church Park.
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Trustco Bank
, 11:00-4:00 ~ Children's games, bouncy house, and giveaways.
Porchlight VNA Home Care ~ Scratch Ticket Sales.
Center for Eco Technology ~ Informational table & recycling assistance.
St. Mary's Fried Dough sale.
Lions Eyemobile ~ Offering vision & hearing screenings and information (at Adams Community Bank)
Mass DOT will be on hand to pass out free Turnpike transponders.
Lee Land Trust ~ Information and sales (postcards, history, etc.)
Twisted Orchard Screen Printing local t-shirt sale.
Lee Recycling Committee ~ Information about new recycling law in Lee; zero waste; Recycling Exhibits.
Psychic Studio - Offering psychic readings.
CARR Hardware BBQ,
11:00-2:00 pm.
Tastefully Simple by Tammy Touponce.
Multicultural BRIDGE Informational Booth
Lee Historical Society, selling Lee Memorabilia ~ Mugs, postcards, t-shirts, etc.
Baja Charlie's/Ingegni Salon,
Noon- ?
~
Live Music, Food, and Lawn Games; Beer & Wine available. Performers: Jimmy "Hacker" Walker, Noon-2:00 pm; Bits & Pieces, 4:00-6:00 pm; Vices and Habits, 7:00 pm -?.
Lee High Volleyball Team, Cupcake Sale
Lee Youth Commission
Children's Activities, 1:00-4:00 pm at Lee Athletic Field~ crafts, tennis, games for children, Terry A la Berry + much more!
Locker Rooms Sports Pub
~ (Celebrating their 25th Anniversary in 2016!) Pizza by the slice; 80s Big Hair Band at 9:30 pm.
Festival Latino of the Berkshires
, 2:00-8:00 pm. Church Park ~ Food, music, and dance with a Latin flair.
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Spectrum Playhouse
, 7:30 pm ~
Saturday Night Liv
Variety Show (Liv Cummins and troupe will perform). [Friday & Saturday]
SUNDAY
Kiwanis Club of Lee
Pancake Breakfast, 8:00-11:00 am, St. Mary's School.
Locker Rooms Sports Pub
(celebrating their 25th Anniversary in 2016!) ~ Anniversary Brunch, 9:00-1:00; Football to follow; 50 cent wings!
St. Mary's School
Duck Derby ~ Many prizes! Contact St. Mary's School for information.
CTA
Vintage Tennis Tournament, 10:00 am,
Greenock Country Club
.
If you are interested in setting up a booth to sell crafts or food,
marching in the parade, competing in the
Big Green Egg Cook Off, or participating in any of our other events,
please call 413.243.1705 for registration information
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Admission to
Taste of Lee and Lee Founders Weekend
is FREE!!!
There are events, food and fun
for the entire family - and your visitors!
Come one, come all to our
Street Festival Birthday Celebration!!!
For complete schedule and additional information
*Lee Recycling Committee zero-waste event
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TASTE OF LEE
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Friday, September 16
5:00-8:00 pm
Main street
We will kick off our Annual Birthday Celebration with a street festival of food! And what a luscious selection we have this year!
Here is just a sampling of the vendors and their offerings:
Chez Nous Bistro Franck's famous Ribs along with a
Beer Tasting presented by Barrington Brewery
Salmon Run Fish House
Fried Clams & Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque
Mary's Kitchen
Pizza & Baked Goods
Pho Saigon
Crispy Spring Rolls, Fried Dumplings, Stir-Fried Yellow Noodles, Vietnamese Fried Rice
Lee Sportsman's Association Venison and Polenta (at Viale Insurance)
Timothy's Restaurant
Pizza, soda, water
Tri-Town Rotary Popcorn sale!
Lee High Class of 2019 Taco in a bag, refreshments, and bake sale
McDonald's Apple Slices, Happy Meal toys & books
SoCo Creamery
Fresh, natural, locally-made Ice Cream
Morgan House
Specialty Mac & Cheese and more
Starving Artist Creperie
Fresh, Organic Apple Crisp
Also - Aiello's, Alpamayo Restaurant, Baja Charlie's, 51 Park Street Restaurant, Locker Room Sports Pub, Fat Boys Food Truck, and more!
WBRK will have a live remote from
Downtown Lee
during the event.
Be sure to stop by their booth
on Main Street and say Hi!
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Thanks to our Sponsors!
Lee Founders Weekend would not be possible without the support of our loyal members and generous residents!
Please thank the following donors for their continuing community support - And, of course, show YOUR support by patronizing our local businesses!
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2016 Lee Founders Weekend Sponsors:
51 Park Restaurant & Tavern
A.F. Viale Insurance
Adams Community Bank
Applegate Inn
Ben's Shop
Chez Nous Bistro
Clark's Garden Center
Comalli Electric
Cutting Edge Audio/Video
Daley & Son Trucking
Devonfield Inn
Dresser Hull Company
Finders Keepers
Frank Consolati Insurance Agency, Inc.
Garfield Townhouse
Greenock Country Club
Greylock Federal Credit Union
Greylock Insurance
Henry's Electric
Hunter & Graziano, Attorneys at Law
Kindred Laurel Lake
Kiwanis Club of Lee
Lee Bank
Lee Hardware True Value
LePrevost Plumbing and Heating
Locker Room Sports Pub
Lucky Nails
Michael J. Considine, Attorney at Law
Mill Renaissance LCC "Eagle Mill"
Morgan House Inn & Restaurant
Onyx Specialty Papers, Inc.
Paperdilly, Inc.
Ray Murray, Inc.
Salmon Run Fish House
Suburban Internal Medicine, Inc.
Toole Insurance
Trustco Bank
Wheeler and Taylor Insurance
Zabian's Fine Jewelers
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Festival Latino of the Berkshires
Saturday, September 17
2:00-8:00 pm
Church Park
A community festival offering Dance Companies, Folkloric Ballet & Latin American Dance troupes representing the rich cultural traditions and talents from a variety of Latin American Countries.
Vendors offering a diversity of foods honoring their Latin roots will also be on hand in Church Park throughout the event.
For details, visit:
www.festivallatino.org
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Third Annual BerkshireSPEAKS
An Afternoon of Presentations by
Local Visionaries and Trendsetters
WHAT:
Now in its third year, Hevreh of Southern Berkshire will host BerkshireSPEAKS. The event was established to create an opportunity for the entire community to hear from local residents who have had a significant impact on the Berkshires and beyond. This year's event will feature six Berkshire trailblazers and visionaries sharing their inspirational stories.
WHEN:
Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 1:30 pm
WHERE:
Hevreh of Southern Berkshire in Great Barrington
270 State Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
WHO:
This year's speakers are:
John Downing
CEO, Soldier On
(National organization fighting veteran's homelessness)
Nancy Kalodner
Berkshire Realtor, Teacher, and Arts Supporter
Gwendolyn Hampton-VanSant
CEO & Founder of Multicultural BRIDGE
Mary Pope Osborne
Award-Winning Author of The Magic Tree House series (130 million copies sold worldwide)
John Hockenberry
Author, Journalist & Award-Winning Public Radio Host
William "Smitty" Pignatelli
Massachusetts State Representative for the 4th Berkshire District
A reception with the speakers will follow the presentations
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Online Registration Open Until Friday, September 16, At Noon
($15 online or $18 at door)
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Family Pig Roast!
Sponsored by Lee Fire Department & Evening Star Lodge
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HELP US ACHIEVE OUR ZERO-WASTE GOAL
To meet Lee's environmental goals, the Tri-Town Health Department and the Lee Recycling Committee encourage zero-waste (recycling/composting) efforts to minimize trash. The Chamber of Commerce supports this effort, particularly during the upcoming Lee Founders Weekend (September 16-18).
Please note that Lee's 2016 Town Meeting adopted two bylaws that regulate the use of thin-film plastic bags and polystyrene drink and food containers. Although the bylaws will not go into effect until May of 2017, it would be beneficial for establishments to attempt to comply with the bylaws during this transition period. Food vendors can readily comply by not using thin-film plastic bags or foam or rigid polystyrene drink and food containers. We will also be encouraging residents and visitors to use reusable bags.
Thank you in advance for your efforts to make our community more environmentally friendly.
WAYS IN WHICH YOU CAN MINIMIZE WASTE
For special events, the easiest alternative to plastic bags would be paper bags (the bylaw requires them to be recyclable and contain at least 40% post-consumer content). Several alternatives exist to polystyrene containers. Also, the nature of many events is such that clamshell food containers - which are bulky and cost more - are probably not needed. In addition, to achieve our zero-waste goal, we encourage food vendors to go beyond the scope of the bylaws and use recyclable or compostable cutlery and cups, bowls, and plates (note that if these are lined or covered with petroleum-based plastic, they can only be treated as trash).
A growing list of recyclable/compostable options exists. Products can be purchased locally from -
Lee Hardware, Main Street, Lee (413.243.0786)
- C.T. Brigham in Pittsfield (413.445.5646)
- Mansfield Paper in West Springfield (www.mansfieldpaper.com; 800.582.4027)
Here are links to several online vendors-
Food vendors not requiring a large number of items or organizers of smaller events can purchase compostable forks, spoons, 9 oz. cups, and 6 ½" plates at cost from the Lee Recycling Committee. The Committee also loans out compost bins, compostable bag liners, and signs. For more information, please contact Peter Hofman, Lee Recycling Committee Chair:
pdhofman12@gmail.com or
603.767.4250.
We recognize that these items might cost somewhat more than non-compliant products. Yet, efforts by food vendors to help us achieve our zero-waste goals are widely appreciated (the Lee Recycling Committee will hand out stickers to compliant vendors to display during events). Also, in many cases your prices can reflect the increased costs.
Separating these products and food waste from other materials is important, so the Lee Department of Public Works has recycling bins available for you to borrow. For information about the bins, please contact
Jamie.Cahillane@cetonline.org
or 413-445-4556 ext. 14.
EXAMPLES OF ALTERNATIVE FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS
Cups:
International Paper's ecotainer design hot cups are made from corn and biodegradable.
Fabri-Kal's GREENWARE design cold cups are also made from corn and are compostable.
Plates:
GREEN WAVE plates are made from bamboo and are biodegradable/compostable.
Bag liners:
BioBag bag liners are made from GMO-free starch, biodegradable polymer, and other renewable resources; and are compostable.
Cutlery:
Biodegradable Food Service's
Tater Ware line of cutlery is made from potatoes and is biodegradable.
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Celebrate the Berkshires!
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Join us on September 15th when we will recognize Tanglewood & the Boston Symphony Orchestra for Putting the Berkshires on the Map and announce the winners of our Trendsetter Awards.
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Tanglewood, Lenox, MA
Thursday, September 15, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Complimentary tasty tidbits and cash bar
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Ticket Info:
$60 for 1 ticket
$500 for 10 pack of tickets
For additional information click on the link below:
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JACOB'S PILLOW DANCE ANNOUNCES NEW YEAR-ROUND STUDIO SPACE
TO BREAK GROUND OCTOBER 14, 2016
On Saturday, August 27, Jacob's Pillow Dance announced plans to build a new dance studio on the historic Jacob's Pillow campus. The announcement was made by Director Pamela Tatge at the Pillow's 2016 Festival Finale, with the official ground-breaking ceremony to take place at the Pillow on Friday, October 14 at 5pm. A kick-off to the coming 85th Anniversary season and an anchor project of the organization's upcoming capital campaign, the building signifies the Pillow's deep commitment to The School at Jacob's Pillow and year-round creative development, engagement, and educational programs. Deepening its partnerships with Berkshire-based businesses, the Pillow has contracted with Allegrone Companies of Pittsfield, MA to construct the new studio.
"This new studio ensures that our facilities live up to the prestigious reputation of The School at Jacob's Pillow, and symbolizes a commitment to our growing role as a center for dance research, development, and training," says Jacob's Pillow Director Pamela Tatge. "The potential it offers is an investment in dance artists and the future of this form."
The new studio will be named the Perles Family Studio, in recognition of a lead gift from the Perles Family Foundation and Jacob's Pillow Trustee Claudia Perles. This project continues the Pillow's long relationship with local contractor Allegrone. The company has worked on several projects at Jacob's Pillow including the Inside/Out stage, facility structures, and housing for artists and seasonal staff. Allegrone's work also includes projects at numerous Berkshire cultural organizations including the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, and the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, among others. The project will be designed by award-winning Flansburg Architects of Boston, MA, and will break ground this fall with projected completion by the end of Festival 2017.
The Perles Family Studio will be the new home for The School at Jacob's Pillow and its esteemed pre-professional training programs. A distinguished dance education institution, The School's summer intensive programs include Ballet, Cultural Traditions, Contemporary, and Musical Theatre Dance, each led by legends and luminaries of those fields. Alumni of The School go on to dance in leading companies across the world, including Ballet BC, Dorrance Dance, Martha Graham Dance Company, and American Ballet Theatre, among many others. Throughout the fall, winter, and spring months, the new studio will allow the Pillow to expand its capacity for year-round programming, including increasing the number of Creative Development Residencies it can make available to choreographers.
Sommers Studio, the current rehearsal building for The School at Jacob's Pillow, was built in the late 1920s, moved to the Pillow property in 1951, and renovated in 1955. The challenges of the current studio include limited square footage and the inability to control the temperature of the space throughout the year. The new Perles Family Studio will boast a 3,500 square foot sprung dance floor-nearly doubling the square footage of Sommers Studio. The new studio's high ceilings will allow for the dramatic lifts common in the choreography of today's top dance companies. Additional features will include a private porch overlooking the Inside/Out stage, dressing rooms, offices, storage space, and temperature control for year-round use. The new studio will be located in the middle of the Jacob's Pillow site, adjacent to Sommers Studio.
The Perles Family Studio will also offer increased opportunity for public viewings of The School. An observation deck will seat up to 29 patrons and mimic that of the historic Bakalar Studio, a nod to the Pillow's first performance space. The deck will double the capacity for viewers and include a separate entrance to minimize disturbances, while dually encouraging observation of the students in rehearsal. The space will also allow for greater public capacity of more than 150 patrons for viewings of The School during indoor Inside/Out performances, contrasting the limited 45 seats currently available for performances inside Sommers Studio.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL AT JACOB'S PILLOW
The School at Jacob's Pillow is one of America's most prestigious training centers for dance, encompassing four professional advancement programs. An integral part of Jacob's Pillow, The School draws program participants and acclaimed artist faculty from all corners of the globe and is one of only five organizations in the United States selected for the Talented Students in the Arts Initiative award, a collaboration between the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Surdna Foundation, Inc. Through this initiative, the Pillow has been able to establish The Fund for Jacob's Pillow School Endowment to ensure the availability of scholarships, world-class faculty, and free access to all Festival performances and events for all faculty and students. Alumni of The School include dance luminaries such as Nikolaj Hübbe, Meredith Monk, Mia Michaels, Robert Swinston, and So You Think You Can Dance winner Joshua Allen. Others appear in Dance Magazine's "25 To Watch," on Broadway, and in major companies worldwide. For more information, visit
www.jacobspillow.org/education/school
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If you would like to share your news or upcoming events with our readers, please send press releases to: Director243@outlook.com
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News from our Members
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SEPTEMBER CLINICS
September 6, 2016 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by Porchlight VNA and the Tri-Town Board of Health at the Crossway Village Gymnasium, 21 Crossway Street, Lee,
9 to 10 AM.
September 6, 2016 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by Porchlight VNA and the Tyringham Board of Health at the Tyringham Town Hall,
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
September 7, 2016 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by Porchlight VNA and the Tri-Town Board of Health at the Stockbridge Senior Center,
Noon to 1 PM.
September 8, 2016 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by Porchlight VNA at Stop & Shop on Merrill Road in Pittsfield,
10 to 11:30 AM.
September 13, 2016 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by Porchlight VNA and the Tri-Town Board of Health at the Lee Senior Center at the Crossway Village Gymnasium,
9 to 10 AM.
September 14, 2016 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by Porchlight VNA and the Tri-Town Board of Health at the Lenox Community Center, Walker Street, Lenox,
10:30 to 11:30 AM.
September 14, 2016 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by Porchlight VNA and the Otis Board of Health at the Otis Senior Center,
12:30 to 1:30 PM.
September 15, 2016 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by Porchlight VNA at Stop & Shop on Merrill Road in Pittsfield,
10 to 11:30 AM.
September 20, 2016 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by Porchlight VNA and the Tri-Town Board of Health at the Crossway Village Gymnasium, 21 Crossway Street, Lee,
9 to 10 AM.
September 20, 2016 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC & PRESENTATION: Blood pressure, health counseling and presentation - "Diabetes Review" - sponsored by Porchlight VNA and the Becket Board of Health at the Becket Town Hall,
10 to 11:30 AM.
September 21, 2016 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by Porchlight VNA and Guido's Fresh Marketplace at Guido's Fresh Marketplace, 1020 South Street, Pittsfield,
9 to 10 AM.
September 22, 2016 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by Porchlight VNA at Stop & Shop on Merrill Road in Pittsfield,
10 to 11:30 AM.
September 27, 2016 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by Porchlight VNA and the Tri-Town Board of Health at the Crossway Village Gymnasium, 21 Crossway Street, Lee,
9 to 10 AM.
September 28, 2016 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by Porchlight VNA and the Sandisfield Board of Health at the Sandisfield Senior Center,
11 AM to Noon.
September 29, 2016 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Blood pressure and health counseling sponsored by Porchlight VNA at Stop & Shop on Merrill Road in Pittsfield,
10 to 11:30 AM.
Porchlight VNA received a deficiency-free survey in 2014
Proud members of Visiting Nurse Association of New England
(VNANE)
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