One of the most effective and simple ways you can ensure that all the things you care about, including Berkshire South Regional Community Center, last long after you have gone, is by leaving a bequest in your will. While often thought of as a “planned gift,” it is much more than that. It is a way for you to leave both a lasting legacy and to help Berkshire South continue to meet the needs of the community long into the future.
Your gift will list you in the Community Cornerstone. This enthusiastic group of individuals has spelled out their intentions and wishes in their will. While perhaps you have often thought about leaving a gift for Berkshire South, thinking without action will not make it happen. It is important that you take the steps to ensure a lasting legacy to the organizations that you care about most.
We ask you to consider including Berkshire South Regional Community Center on your list of those organizations you want to see continue its great work for generations to come.
Please consider the benefits of supporting Berkshire South through your estate plans. These donations (often called planned gifts) can offer many advantages:
Thank you for your interest in leaving a legacy to help sustain the mission of Berkshire South: to ensure rural communities have deep and sustained opportunities to connect people to people, resources to need, while discovering the power of engaging people to work tirelessly toward a goal or common purpose.
Contact our Development & Communications department at development@berkshiresouth.org or by phone at 413.528.8414.
Become more comfortable using American Sign Language in this 6 week course! Participants should have a basic knowledge of the alphabet and simple words before attending this course. With instructor Karran Larson.
Learn the basics of American Sign Language with our beginning ASL course. This course is designed to
For adults age 18+. This six-session series is intended for English speakers who are fairly comfortable with the French language and would like to expand their vocabulary, polish their speaking and listening skills, and learn more about French speaking countries and cultures. Instructor: Christophe Pichard. Minimum of 6 participants, pre-registration is required at least 48 hours in advance.
croutons; & fatayid (Lebanese pizzas). On the last Wednesday (October 17), the class will culminate with a traditional Mazza evening, by preparing the learned dishes from 5-7pm and eating together from 7-8pm. One guest per participant will be invited to enjoy Mazza on the final evening.
Sisters, Carolyn Jeffrey & Marilyn Nejaime will be teaching participants how to cook a variety of Lebanese pastries. This class will feature one pastry a week including: Baklava, Gribee, Krass, Namoura and Barazel. On the last Wednesday (December 12), the class will culminate with a pastry feast, by preparing the learned dishes from 5-7pm and eating together from 7-8pm. One guest per participant
Ages 21+. Join Chef Hank Ferlauto for fun, hands on meal preparation of three course meal menus. Each class’ unique menu will consist of a pasta dish, main course with a side vegetable, and dessert. After cooking, the group will sit and enjoy their meal together. Wine will be paired with each menu.