Ongoing
Naumkeag, through Sept. 1, gentle yoga in the garden with Lisa Reynolds, weather permitting, 12-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free with admission. 5 Prospect Hill Road, Stockbridge. 413-298-8138.
Berkshire Medical Center, ongoing, free blood pressure screenings for the community, noon-2 p.m. Thursdays. Hillcrest Campus, Tor Court, Pittsfield. bhs1.org.
Lee Regional VNA, ongoing, blood pressure and health counseling, 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays. Stop & Shop, Merrill Road, Pittsfield; caregiver support group for those who provide care to a loved one, 9:30 a.m. Mondays; blood pressure and health counseling, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays. 32 Park St., Lee. 413-243-1212.
Bartholomew’s Cobble, ongoing, wellness coaches Margo and Lawrence Davis-Hollander will lead wellness and nature walks that will offer a mix of meditative walking, social time and nature observation, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Free. Weatogue Road, Sheffield. 413-229-8316.
North Adams Regional Hospital, ongoing, confidential and anonymous HIV testing, 1 p.m. on first and third Thursdays of the month. Registration required. Also, health promotion clinic, 10-11 a.m. first Wednesday of the month. Hospital Avenue, North Adams. 413-447-2654.
VNA and Hospice of Northern Berkshire, ongoing, public health clinics with blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, medication reviews and
VNA and Hospice of Northern Berkshire, ongoing, weekly health promotion clinics featuring blood pressure checks and health information, 10-11 a.m. first Wednesday of the month, Barrett House, Adams; 10:30-11:30 a.m. second Tuesday of the month, Village East Community Room, North Adams; 10-11 a.m. second Wednesday of the month, Valley Street Housing Center, Adams, and 11 a.m.-noon, Holy Family Terrace Apartments, North Adams; 9-11 a.m. third Tuesday of the month, North Adams Community Room, 150 Ashland St., North Adams; 10-11 a.m. third Wednesday of the month, Millhouses, Adams.
North Adams Regional Hospital, ongoing, Eileen Barrett Women’s Cancer Support Group for all women who are in active treatment or recently recovered from cancer, 4:30-6:45 p.m. third Thursday of the month. Registration recommended. 413-664-5170.
VNA and Hospice of Northern Berkshire, ongoing, Alzheimer’s Information and Support Group for family, friends and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and related dementia, 7-8:30 p.m. second Tuesday of the month. 535 Curran Highway, North Adams. 413-664-4536.
VNA and Hospice of Northern Berkshire, ongoing, Stroke Support Group for survivors, family members and caregivers of stroke, noon-2 p.m. second Thursday of the month. 535 Curran Highway, North Adams. 413-664-5404. Thursday, July 7
Fairview Hospital, "Take Back Your Life With Controlled Breathing," with respiratory therapist Tom Fleming, 5 p.m. Registration requested. Lewis Avenue, Great Barrington. 413-854-9609.
Unitarian Universalist Church, Meditation Sangha features "Between the Known and the Unknown," a March 2011 DVD teaching by Anam Thubten Rinpoche, 6 p.m. 175 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield. 413-358-2626.
Friday, July 8
Wild Oats Market, fourth annual Local Foods BBQ to mark beginning of "Eat Local Month," featuring locally raised grass-feed beef and chicken as well as vegan options on the grill and side dishes prepared using local ingredients as well as music by local musician Molly Durnin (6:30), 4:30-8 p.m. Main Street, Williamstown. 413-458-8060 or wildoats.coop.
Sunday, July 10
Hinsdale Fire Department, third annual American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Route 143, Hinsdale. 413-655-8084 or hinsdalefire.org.
Austen Riggs Center, social worker Daniel Mackler will present his film "Open Dialogue: A Documentary of a Finnish Alternative Approach to Healing Psychosis," 2 p.m. Free. 25 Main St., Stockbridge. mcharles@msu.edu or 413-358-2801.
Monday, July 11
Pittsfield Community Acupuncture, open house, featuring information on food that will benefit people in the summer, qi gong exercises and group acupuncture demonstration, 5-7 p.m. Free. 42 Summer St., Pittsfield. pittsfieldcommunityacu.com or 413-243-0654.
Pittsfield Donor Center, American Red Cross blood drive, 480 West St., Pittsfield. 800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org.
Tuesday, July 12
Living Well Chiropractic, Nutrition and Massage, "Digestive Health: Heartburn, Reflux, Irritable Bowel, Crohn’s" with Dr. Francine Lajoie, 6:30 p.m. Free; registration required. 140 Pleasant St., North Adams. 413-663-5500.
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, "Grilling Fruits and Vegetables," featuring chef Laura LaCroix discussing how to grill your favorite fruits and vegetables, adding just the right amount of seasoning and heat to bring out their natural flavor, 6-7:30 p.m. $10; registration required. Hospital Avenue, Bennington, Vt. 802-447-5076.
Wednesday, July 13
American Legion, American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 91 American Legion Drive, North Adams. 800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org.
Thursday, July 14
Lee Premium Outlets, American Red Cross blood drive, noon-5 p.m. Off Route 20, Lee. 800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org.
Unitarian Universalist Church, Meditation Sangha features meditation and discussion facilitated by Maureen Daly, 6 p.m. 175 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield. 413-358-2626.
Sunday, July 17
Frog Lotus Yoga, "Heal Yourself with Qi Gong," with participants learning the Guigen Qigong sequence, an easy-to-learn self-healing exercise designed to maintain health, restore energy levels and calm the mind, 9:30 a.m. 189 Beaver St., North Adams. 413-664-8686.
Burr and Burton Academy, Zumbathon to raise money for Race for the Cure, 2-5 p.m. $20. Seminary Avenue, Manchester, Vt. komenvtnh.org.
Tuesday, July 19
Living Well Chiropractic, Nutrition and Massage, "Chronic Pain & Fatigue: Natural Approaches to Chronic Pain, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue," with Dr. Francine Lajoie, 6:30 p.m. Free; registration required. 140 Pleasant St., North Adams. 413-663-5500.
Wednesday, July 20
Manchester Dog Park, "Paws for the Cure" to raise money for Race for the Cure, 6 p.m. $10. Manchester Recreation Center, Manchester, Vt. komenvtnh.org.
Thursday, July 21
American Legion, American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 258 North St., Dalton. 800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org.
Unitarian Universalist Church, Meditation Sangha features Tonglen, a practice of exchanging self and others, led by Dee Collings of Tragleg Rinpoche’s EVAM Buddhist Institute in Chatham, N.Y., 6 p.m. 175 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield. 413-358-2626.
Saturday, July 23
Berkshire Athenaeum, American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield. 800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org.
Monday, July 25
Pittsfield Donor Center, American Red Cross blood drive, 480 West St., Pittsfield. 800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org.
Tuesday, July 26
Living Well Chiropractic, Nutrition and Massage, "Child and Infant Health: Asthma, ADHD, Headaches, Infantile Colic, Ear Infections, Scoliosis and More," with Dr. Francine Lajoie, 6:30 p.m. Free; registration required. 140 Pleasant St., North Adams. 413-663-5500.
Adams Community Center, American Red Cross blood drive, 2-7 p.m. 20 East St., Adams. Also, The Orchards, noon-5 p.m. Route 2, Williamstown. 800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org.
Thursday, July 28
Unitarian Universalist Church, Meditation Sangha features "Compassion in Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen" by Jim Valby, student of Namkai Norbu Rinpoche, 6 p.m. 175 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield. 413-358-2626.
Friday, July 29
Equinox Village, "Preventing Caregiver Burnout" with Bayada Hospice & Nursing presenting talk for caregivers on how to care for a loved one while also caring for oneself, 2 p.m. 49 Maple St., Manchester, Vt. 802-362-4061 or equinoxvillage.com.
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