It’s getting hot out there folks. Don’t forget to hydrate and don’t forget your sunscreen! Oh!
And tick repellant!
Understanding Heat Emergencies
Representative from the American Red Cross will be here on Tuesday, July 7 talking about
heat emergencies and how to prepare for these kinds of things. Red Cross representatives
come courtesy of Hearthway who will provide snacks and beverages. Important topic,
unless of course you’re a global warming denier!
Learn how to prevent falls and fall safely
On Thursday, July 9 at 4:30, a new program begins and runs weekly through August 13th.
Head instructors from Zen Quest Martial Arts Studio will offer combination of mixed martial
arts principles such as balance, coordination, strength and controlled movement to teach
people how to fall without getting hurt.
Falls happen, I think the idea is to not get hurt, right? Falling is a major cause for all sorts of injury including un-necessary institutionalization. I have known individuals who’ve died as a direct result of a fall. If you’re
interested in coming, pre-registration is needed, contact Sophie Carnes Jannen at
scarnesjannen@berkshireplanning.org or call 413.442.1521, x63.
Scrappy Knights of Cancer
On Saturday, the 11th at 10:00, we have a book launch and author reading here at Harper.
The “Scrappy Knights of Cancer” by Cindy Polinsky is about living life, living with laughter,
confronting our mortality and thinking about what’s next in the Great Beyond. Pop in for
baked goods, coffee and ghost stories. Art from the book will also be on display.
At 1:00 on Tuesday the 14th and Tuesday the 28th at 1 o’clock join us for a few games of
cornhole outside and there will be definitely refreshments at beverages available. On the
17th we’re just having a straight up cookout it’s sponsored by Hearthway. Burgers and Dogs!
Registration required.
Tuesday the 21st at 12:30 is a yogurt bar and a conversation about skin cancer awareness
and skin checks with Sophie from Berkshire Regional Planning.
Open Mic
On Thursday the 23rd we’re doing something new. Open Mic. We will give you the
microphone, you can share your talent, tell a story, jokes, recite poetry, sing a song,
whatever you choose. Registration is required and performances are limited to 10 minutes.
Destiny Easler will be here on Monday, July 6th, 12th and 27th Tech Tips. These are open to
all, she also does individual sessions which require reservation.
Ice Cream Social and Holiday closures
We won’t be open on Friday the 3rd, celebrating the holiday. We will be having a big ice cream social on Thursday the second at 1 o’clock so stop by.
Brown bag is on the 24th and the rest of the month looks pretty usual from a schedule point
of view. Note a few days without (vacationing) exercise instructors.
Happy Fourth of July everybody!
