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"South County Lunch Program"

Sharing Historic Places, February 26

A presentation of its "South County Lunch Program," at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, February 26, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires will sponsor "Sharing the Stories of Special Places," an illustrated talk with Tammis Coffin, Education and Outreach Coordinator with The Trustees of Reservations."

The program, which is free and open to the public, will be held at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire, 270 State Road, Great Barrington, and will be followed at noon by a catered buffet lunch, at $5, featuring vegetable tomato lasagna, tossed salad, garlic bread and chocolate brownies.

Coffin will introduce twelve historic and scenic gems in the Berkshires - from Williamstown's "The Folly at Field Farm" to Ashintully Gardens" in Tyringham - and emphasize current community outreach activities and volunteer opportunities at the Mission House in Stockbridge, Monument Mountain in Great Barrington, and Sheffield's Ashley House."

For lunch reservations, due by Monday, Feb. 22, and further information, please contact Nancy Maurice Rogers at 413-442-4360 ext. 15.

"Directions in Modern Astrology," March 11

At 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires will sponsor the program "Directions in Modern Astrology," with Doris Albrecht.

Free and open to the public, Albrecht's presentation will be held at Congregation Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield, following the Federation sponsored "Older Adult Kosher Hot Meal Program," which has a $2 suggested donation.  Reservations required by 9 a.m.

Albrecht, will give an overview of the directions of modern astrology and discuss how its study can illuminate the understanding of personality, relationships, and the unfolding of unique life paths.

For further information please call Nancy Maurice Rogers at 413-442-4360 ext. 15. For lunch reservations please call Cindy Bell-Dean at 413-442-2200.

Melody and The Mind

At 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 11 and 18, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires presents "Music, Memories, and the Stories Within," a reflection of the ability of the mind to be transported by memories of melodies to times long ago.

Held at Congregation Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield, and led by Darlene White, the program is free, open to the public, and follows the Federation sponsored "Older Adult Kosher Hot Meal Program" which has a $2 suggested donation. Reservations are required by 9 a.m.

White's two-part interactive series will explore the often overlooked role that music plays in our everyday lives, and will examine how song can shape remembrances and memoirs.

A writer and storyteller, Darlene White is the manager of the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Berkshire Education and Community Programs.

For further information contact Nancy Maurice Rogers at 413-442-4360 ext. 15. For lunch reservations call 413-442-2200.

At Hevreh: "Judaism, A Mindfulness Guide," March 26

A presentation of its "South County Lunch Program," at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, March 26, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires will sponsor the program, "Judaism As A Guide For Traditional Mindfulness."

The program, which is free and open to the public, will be held at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire, 270 State Road, Great Barrington, and will be followed at noon by a catered buffet lunch, at $5, featuring matzo ball soup, spinach with candied walnut and feta salad, tuna salad, broccoli salad and carrot cake.

Facilitated by Roberta Wall, the program examines Jewish experiences and practices as being deeply compassionate and of a "mindful" nature, in accordance with the philosophy of the Vietnamese Buddhist teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, who has noted, "'Mindfulness' is at the heart of every great religious tradition - that is what makes it a great religious tradition."

For lunch reservations, due by Monday, March 22, and further information please call Nancy Maurice Rogers, Program Director, at 413-442-4360 ext. 15.