BINGO Thursday afternoon from 3-5 pm. Come play before the peoples pantry dinner.
Balance Class – Fridays at 9:15 am – 30 minutes before the regular Friday class. Good balance is important for fall prevention in seniors and the elderly. Balance and mobility exercises are essential as we age. This class provides exercises to increase a flexible body, good posture and improve your center of gravity. This class is appropriate for all levels of physical ability. $3.00 per class or $5.00 for both Friday exercise classes. Both classes will continue to be offered through July and August. Blood Pressure Clinic – July 9th and Aug 13th
Stress Relief Workshop- July 7, 14, 21 and 28th at 1pm: This class is for those who want to feel more vitality, less stress, a greater degree of mental clarity, and an overall sense of health and well-being. You will be taught simple self-care techniques that involve gentle exercises and movements which can be done either standing or sitting. These tools are designed to activate and restore your body’s natural balance and harmony. This is a free offering generously provided by Beverly Haberman. Ideally, participants should be able to commit to at least three of the four offerings. Please call the center to sign up, 229-7037.
Still Alice Movie Showing & Group Discussion- Wednesday, July 8 at 1pm: Join us for a public viewing of “Still Alice”; a movie depicting the reality of early-onset Alzheimer’s and one family’s journey. We will have a group reflection/discussion time after the movie.
Technology Workshop- Wednesday, July 15 at 1 pm: EBay, Facebook, Email Accounts and more! If you need help we are here to help!
3rd Thursday Lunch– Thursday, July 16th at Noon: BBQ...we will provide the Meat you bring a salads, side dish or dessert. Please give the office a call at 229-7037 to reserve your spot at the table. After we eat we will play indoor chair volleyball which will surely be a blast! Wear your favorite beach apparel and be prepared to have some fun playing while listening to the “Beach Boys”!
Lasagna Dinner- Saturday, July 18 from 5-7: at the American Legion Hall. Proceeds will be split with the “Good Samaritan Fund” of Sheffield.
Suns Game Trip- Sunday, July 19 for a 4pm Game: Pittsfield “Suns” Baseball group trip! The Men’s Breakfast group is hosting this trip. This is sure to be a fun outing for everyone to connect over the busy summer. Tickets are $20.00 per person which includes all you can eat hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, pasta salad, watermelon and non-alcoholic beverages, special tent seating as well as a general admission ticket. Please call the center to sign up as soon as possible, 229-7037. Those participating should meet at the senior center to carpool at 2:45. Get Cuffed Program- Wednesday, July 22, from 2-3: Berkshire Health Systems will be hosting the “Get Cuffed Program” on July 22nd at the Sheffield Senior Center from 2-3. If you would like to participate you need to rsvp directly with BHS.. 413-854-9929 GB area or 413 445-9232 for the Pittsfield area.
Sheffield Farmers Market Group Trip- Friday, July 24 at 3pm: Meet us here at the Senior Center at 3 and we will go to the Farmers Market as a group. The Farmers Market Vouchers through Elder Services should be in by then. For more information or to sign up please call the center, 229-7037.
Intergenerational Cooking Time- July 29 at 1pm: The gardens are already producing vegetables and we are excited! Come join us to begin harvesting the garden and creating recipes with our fresh vegetables! Some area youth will join us in the kitchen. Please call to sign up, 229-7037.
Wellness Wednesdays – August 5, 12, 19 and 26th at 1 pm: We will offering a different speaker on various topics each Wednesday at 1PM for the month of August, come join us! For more details on the weekly wellness offering & to sign up please call the senior center, 229-7037.
Recipe Rehab Taste Test- Friday, August 7 at 1: One of our summer favorites is strawberry shortcake! Come join young cook extraordinaire Isiah and Emma as the “recipe rehab” a traditional recipe into a delicious, lighter healthier version. 12 Person maximum, please call the center to sign up, 229-7037.
Game Time! - Friday, August 14 at 1: Join us to play some games…the game of Life, scrabble, Wii bowling, checkers and more. Drop in and have some fun!
Visit to Dewey Court- Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30: Join us to visit our friends at Dewey Court! We are going to bring some desserts and conversation while we play the game “CLR” (Center, Left, Right) a game that involves some change and some fun!
Ice Cream Social- Thursday, August 20 at 1: The Friends will be hosting there annual summertime ice cream social! Please call the center to sign up, 229-7037.
Food & Fuel- August 21, 2015 from 10-1. Berkshire Community Action Council will be hosting a “Food & Fuel” Friday. This will allow folks the opportunity to meet with a representative. Please see the attached special insert for more information.
End of Summer BBQ- Tuesday, August 25 at 5:30: Please call the center for more information and to sign up, 229-7037. We will play some bocce ball after we eat!
Planning Ahead!-
The Friends will be hosting their 2nd Murder Mystery! Murder @ Mardi gras on Friday September 25th at 7PM, the cost is $8.00 per person. Light Refreshments will be served and the Program is rated PG13.