Mission Statement:
"To promote business prosperity and a healthy community by providing
information,
services and advocacy for our members."
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Southern Berkshire Towns
: Alford, Egremont, Great Barrington, Monterey,
Mt. Washington,
New Marlborough, Otis, Sandisfield & Sheffield
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THANK YOU FOR SPONSORING
THE 2017 E-NEWS
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Jay Anderson
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We're happy to announce our President and CEO Jay Anderson has been chosen to receive the 2017
Lawrence Strattner Distinguished Citizen Award. Congratulations!!
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Welcome New Chamber Members:
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Christina Lane Photography
Mulberry Hair Company
Berkshire Sky View
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There is no bigger compliment
to us than
when you
refer a New Member!
Did you know that when you refer a
New Member you will receive a 10% savings on your
Membership Renewal? Even better, did
you know that you can
refer up to
10
New Members per year?
This would earn you a
FREE Membership Renewal!
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CURRENT OPENINGS:
Call 413.248.1187 for more information
Call 413.528.3469 for more information
Call 518.325.7248 for more information
Community Center
JRI/Berkshire Meadows
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DON'T FORGET TO LOOK FOR GIGI
IN EACH NEWSLETTER!
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Adult Events at
the Great Barrington Libraries
June 3, Saturday Historical Miniature Gaming: The Crusades! Mason 10:30am-3:00pm
June 7, Wednesday Powder Keg Sessions: Writing Workshop for Women, Ramsdell 6:30-8:00pm
June 10, Saturday Reading & Discussion with Local Author Ken Markel: To Catch A Nazi, Mason 1:00-2:00pm
Children's Events at
the Great Barrington Libraries
Mondays at Mason: Read with Lucy, our Library Therapy Dog
3:30-4:30pm (school-age children)
Tuesdays at Mason: Brain Builders! Play & Learn
1
0:30-11:30 (baby-5 years)
Fridays at Ramsdell: Storytime for Tots 3:30-4:30pm (under 5)
Saturdays at Ramsdell: Fun with Fine Arts 10:30-11:30 (5-12 years)
June 2, Friday Afternoon Legos, Mason 4:00-5:00pm (7 and up)
June 9, Friday Afternoon Legos, Mason 4:00-5:00pm (7 and up)
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Lee Bank Announces Multiple Staff Promotions and New Hire
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Susie Brown
Senior Vice President
Human Resources and Administration
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Paula Gangell-Miller
Vice President
Community Banking-Retail Operations
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Paula Lewis
First Vice President
Retail Lending
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Kathy Kelly
Mortgage Officer
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William Burger, PH. D, and Author of Human Services in Contemporary America- the definitive textbook for graduate students countrywide- included Berkshire HorseWorks in its newest edition for the increasing impact that the nonprofit has had on the community, while utilizing the experiential modality of EAGALA, Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). Featured under "Real Life Human Services Work," Burger tells the story of Hayley Sumner, our Executive Director as she moved cross country to launch Berkshire HorseWorks and pursue the mission of utilizing the powerful interaction of horses with those in need to transform their lives. Burger's textbook is published by Cengage Learning, the leading provider of teaching, learning and research solutions for academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Reflecting the latest policies and practices, Human Services in Contemporary America, 10th Edition delivers a thorough examination of human services -- providing students with an insightful, realistic portrayal of the field. Using a unique multidisciplinary approach, the book offers a complete overview of the helping field, its available programs, and the practical skills workers can empl
oy.
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We are tuning up for a fabulous, extended 45th Anniversary Season to thrill and delight you! We look forward to seeing you soon at Brandeis, Bard or in Great Barrington. (Have you ordered your tickets yet?)
As I put final touches on our program book THIS WEEK, I am hoping to include YOU among the Friends of Aston Magna, supporting our work with your
tax-deductible contribution. If you have already made a gift in the last few months, thank you again! But if you have not, please know that
WE NEED YOU as we prepare to perform works by Monteverdi, Bach, Paganini, Mozart, Beethoven, Piazzolla and many other greats. As you may know, ticket sales alone do not cover the costs of presenting highly gifted musicians performing 16 concerts in three regions of the northeast.
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Consider a Live Edge Headboard
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| Beech Live Edge Headboard created by Jerome Dorlack |
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Live edge headboards have really been gaining in popularity recently. A wood slab can make a great accent piece or create a focal point in the bedroom.
There is a slab that can relate to any design aesthetic, whether it is rustic, natural and serene, contemporary, or anything in between. We have started selecting some of our favorites, like the burl slab below, and including them in our
Headboard category on the inventory page. Feel free to reach out to a member of our sales team for help finding the perfect piece to fit your needs!
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for a link to upcoming showtimes
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Dorothy Anderson, a committed Berkshire United Way donor for nearly 40 years, won the Berkshire United Way car on May 11 at Johnson Dealerships.
The 2017 Ford Fiesta was sponsored by Johnson Dealerships and Greylock Federal Credit Union as an incentive for donations to Berkshire United Way's 2016 campaign. This marks the seventeenth year in a row that the two companies have participated in this giveaway, their contributions totaling over $150,000.
John Bissell, President and CEO of Greylock Federal Credit Union, left Anderson a voicemail live during the event, informing her that she'd won.
Anderson, who is 92 years old and no longer driving, opted for the $10,000 cash prize instead of the car. "Cash is good at any age," she said. "I'll just take that check and deposit it into my Greylock account."
Berkshire United Way is investing over $2 million in strategies to build our community. All gifts, no matter the size, make a difference, because when all our gifts are pooled together, Berkshire United Way and its community partners impact over 20,000 lives right here in Berkshire County.
The car promotion is an effort to motivate people to give, either through their workplace campaign or as an individual donor. At Johnson's suggestion, an extra incentive was added this year -those who contributed a dollar a day, or $365 or more, received five chances to win. Seventy donors increased their gift to that amount.
A list of past winners can be found on the Berkshire United Way website at berkshireunitedway.org.
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Gigi wants to remind everyone to go to BiddingForGood.com/SouthernBerkshires
to preview auction items.
The auction goes live June 5th!
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Dear Pulse Community,
Last week, we heard some fantastic news from the Massachusetts Cultural Council that we're excited to share with you:
Pulse was just awarded an $84,000 grant from the Cultural Facilities Fund for our elevator project!
Governor Charlie Baker officially announced this year's awardees at an event in New Bedford on Thursday.
Thanks to generous donations from the Jane & Jack Fitzpatrick Trust, The Feigenbaum Foundation and The Town of Great Barrington CPA Fund, as well as individual donors, we have successfully raised all the funds necessary to convert the freight elevator at our studios into a fully ADA-compliant passenger elevator, ensuring that Pulse is completely accessible and welcoming to every member of our community.
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New from WSBS!
Weather When
You Want It
Call 413.538.1118
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When we consider the growing needs of an aging parent, our own body falling apart, or our own mortality, we think "Who could laugh at a time like this?!?" 
Do you recall the story of a man in the 1970's that actually cured his cancer by indulging in laughter at funny movies each day? Check out Norman Cousins' 1979 Anatomy of an Illness.
Do you know anyone that makes their life look easier than ours? Give yourself the "easy" advantage. Regular indulgence in a good laugh results in:
- Stabilized insulin levels: proven to improve blood sugar regulation in Type II diabetics.
- A 2009 study of cardiac patients found that watching a half hour of a favorite sitcom reduced recurrences of myocardial infarction by 42%.
- Positive connections with other humans, a characteristic consistently positively correlated with longevity. People that tend to laugh easily also report improved enthusiasm for living.
- Improved immune system function and pain control with laughter impact on hormones: reduced serum cortisol and other stress hormones and increased endorphin levels. T-cells become more effective, thereby further improving immunity.
- Coping skills are positively correlated with long life, and the ability to view the humorous side of any situation - including laughing at our own reactions - is a positive coping strategy. It gives us the power to transcend a problem. Laughter enables altered perception of situations and improves stress management. It diffuses anger. Good laughers even enjoy improved resiliency and recovery from traumatic events.
Laughter causes increased blood flow and oxygen levels, which improves transport of vital substances via the bloodstream throughout the body. Laughing 10 minutes has the cardiovascular equivalent of 10 minutes of rowing. Beyond the cardio benefit, the decrease in tension can last up to 45 minutes! We know our brains don't function well when we're under stress and feel noticeably sharper after a vacation. Imagine the improved function of "your brain on laugh" more of the time.
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Did you know the Roadside Store
and Cafe is owned and operated by
Gould Farm? Stop by and try their unforgettable pancakes today!
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Thank you for renewing your membership with
The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce:
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The Chamberlain Group
Chesterwood
Hammertown Barn
BerkshireWorks Career Center
GB Eats
BensDotter's Pet
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Guthrie Center
Campoli, Monteleone & Mozian, P.C.
The Emporium
The Stagecoach Tavern
Ward's Nursery
Ski Butternut
Castle Street Cafe
Asia Barong
Aston Magna Foundation
Berkshire Community Land Trust
Harland B. Foster Inc.
Clark Art Institute
Town of Sheffield
Happy Nails & Spa
Community Access to the Arts
Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires
Pawsh Buddies
Bard College at Simon's Rock
Magic Fluke
Southern Berkshire Volunteer Ambulance Squad
Jacob Pillow's Dance Festival
Berkshire Housing Development Corp
Town of Monterey
Sandisfield Arts Center
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Upcoming Events from the Southern Berkshire
Chamber of Commerce...
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News and Events from our Members!
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An Afternoon with Tom Ahern
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Thursday, June 1
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Jane Iredale Cosmetics
50 Church Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
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Tickets are $40 per person. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
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Cocktails for a Cause
Saturday, June 3
4:00pm -7:00pm
Shandell's
15 Main Street
Sheffield, MA
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For a $20 donation, members of the community will be offered wine,
cheese,
and an opportunity to participate in gift raffles-all proceeds
from the
event supporting Construct.
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OPENING CELEBRATION OF PICASSO AND ALMA-TADEMA
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SATURDAY JUNE 3, 2017
7:00 pm-11:00 pm
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Olivier Meslay, Felda and Dena Hardymon Director, invites you to celebrate summer and the opening of two major exhibitions,
Picasso | Encounters and
Orchestrating Elegance: Alma-Tadema and Design.
7 pm - Opening Celebration
Be among the first to view two groundbreaking exhibitions. Tickets include admission to the after-party at 8:30 pm.
8:30 pm - After-Party
Dance the night away at the Clark with DJ Intell Hayesfield.
Tickets to the after-party only are $10. Cash bar.
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Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School
(GBRSS) invites the community to a portfolio exhibition by this year's eighth grade graduating class, a free event taking place Tuesday, June 6, at 4pm and Wednesday, June 7, from 8:30-10:30am at the school,
35 West Plain Road, Great Barrington.
T
he Class of 2017's t
wenty-two s
oon-to-be graduates have journeyed together from first through eighth grade, and
will present their handmade books in core academic subjects including history, mathematics, biology, chemistry, botany, language arts and foreign language, and portfolios of work in handwork, woodwork, geometry, 2D and 3D art.
Eighth graders will be on hand to discuss their work, as well as team
and character-building experiences in outdoor education, the performing
arts, sports and community service
, with plenty of time for visitors to
ask questions and learn more about Waldorf education in the Berkshires.
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Join us for our 2nd Annual Walk for Independence
on Saturday, June 24th!
Walk to Cheshire and back, or any distance in between, to support BFAIR.
Last year, our inaugural walk along the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail saw participation of nearly 100 walkers of all ability levels, with this year already set to exceed that number. Starting and finishing at the Adams Visitor's Center, the Walk is a day of fun and helps BFAIR share our mission: to enrich the lives of people of all ages and abilities by providing positive life experiences and advocacy through distinctive, individualized, quality services.
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You're Invited to a Seminar!
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Your Donor Management System -
Does It Work for You or Do You Work for It?
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WHEN:
June 20, 2017
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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WHERE:
BCC South County Campus
343 Main Street
Great Barrington
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COST:
$25 NPC Members
$35 Nonmembers
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Amy Chin
is a consultant specializing in providing support for nonprofit donor managements systems including training, database maintenance, and specialized reporting. Her workshop covers:
common issues with donor management systems
querying and reporting
types of systems
comparison of databases
building customer relations
best practices
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Please note the following time changes for May and June:
- Therapeutic Breath and Movement- 1 pm on Mondays
- Bereavement Support Group- 1pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month.
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REMINDERS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Senior Center will be closed on May 29, 2017.
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Feedback Requested!
We are considering a "Staff Pick" for summer events similar to our LEO program, except this would be "Let's Meet Out" to enjoy some of the great summer programming together in the Berkshire Community. Let us know if this interests you!
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SEEKING DONATIONS!
Ziploc Bags
Small paper plates/Napkins
Dessert Sign-up for Wednesday Lunch
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Trips on the Horizon
Stay tuned for more information; however feel free to let us know which ones you are interested in!
June
- Hyde Park/Roosevelt Homestead
August- Sharon Playhouse "Music Man"
September- Big E Trip
October- Oktoberfest Trip
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- Chair Yoga every Tuesday at the Monterey Community Center, 468 Main Rd, from 9 - 10am.
- Council on Aging Cards & Games Club Tuesdays at 12:30 at the Community Center.
- The Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association will be at Town Hall on Thursday, June 8th from 2-3pm for their free wellness clinic, no appointment necessary.
- The next Council on Ageing foot care clinic with Jane Kelley, R.N.~will be on Thursday, July 13th from 9-11:30 am at Town Hall.~ Call the Council on Aging at 413-528-1443 x247 for an appointment. Any age is welcome you do not have to be elderly or disabled. The cost is $25.
As always for a full calendar of events and closings please go to
www.montereyma.gov and click on "Meeting Calendar". If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to email them to me at
admin@montereyma.gov .
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