ART
Clark Art Institute: "Meet Me at the Clark," a free gallery talk program specially designed for persons with dementia and their caregivers, 2 p.m., 225 South St., Williamstown.
Open Studio: Life drawing with live model for practicing artists, bring own materials, $15, from 6 to 9 p.m., IS183, Art School of the Berkshires, 13 Willard Hill Road, Stockbridge, 413-298-5252, ext. 100.
COMMUNITY
Berkshire Food Project: Free lunch for all, noon to 1 p.m.; Free Thanksgiving Meal, 1 to 2 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m., First Congregational Church, 134 Main St., North Adams.
Community Supper: Free meal prepared by Berkshire chefs, no reservation required, donations accepted, non-perishable food items also collected for food banks, 5 to 6 p.m., Berkshire South Regional Community Center, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington, 413-528-2810.
GE Pensioners and Quarter Century Club: Monthly dinner, $5, $15 guest, 1 p.m., Berkshire Hills Country Club, 500 Benedict Road, Pittsfield.
Great Barrington Community Forum: Hear about the process for selecting the next town manager and to offer community input, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 334 Main St., Great Barrington.
Jewish Federation of the Berkshires: "The Process of Aging" with Maggie Bittman at 10:45 a.m., preceding noon lunch, at Congregation Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield.
Master Gardener Hotline: Gardening questions answered by Master Gardeners, 9 to noon, leave a message and call will be returned the following Monday between 9 and noon, 413-298-5355.
Pembury Bridge Club: ACBL-sponsored duplicate bridge, open game at 12:30 p.m., South Congregational Church, 110 South St., Pittsfield; Peter Samsel, 413-655-2416.
Pittsfield Recycling: Paper recycling for curbside pickup.
Pittsfield Sangha: "Meditation in the Chapel," noon to 12:30 p.m., Berkshire Medical Center chapel, 725 North St., Pittsfield; Linden Street Meditation, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., George Crane Memorial Center, 81 Linden St., Pittsfield.
Support Group: For those who have lost a loved one to substance abuse, hosted BMC Pastoral Care Department, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Berkshire Medical Center Chapel, Pittsfield. Register: 413-447-2251.
DANCE
Line Dance Classes: With instructor Cheryl Wendling, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Dalton Senior Center, 40 Field St. Ext., Dalton, 413-443-6263.
Line Dance Classes: For seniors over 50, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Pittsfield Senior Center, 330 North St., Pittsfield.
Line Dance Lessons: Berkshire County Line Dancers, ultra beginner instruction at 6 p.m., beginners from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wheel Estates Hall, 1588 Church St., North Adams. Information: Mel, 413-663-9718.
Line Dance Lessons: Lessons for beginner to improvers, 6:30 to 8 p.m., 2 Flights Up, 399 1/2 Main St., Dalton, 413-281-4893.
HEALTH AND FITNESS
Health Screenings: Walk-in HIV and HepC testing, free, 10 a.m. to noon, Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield.
Parkinson's Exercise Group: Requires medical clearance, $5 per session, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Fifth Floor Medical Arts Complex at Berkshire Medical Center, 777 North St., Pittsfield, 413-447-3075.
YogaDance: $5 for Berkshire residents, noon, Kripalu, 57 Interlaken Road, Stockbridge. Register: 866-200-5203.
KID STUFF
Community Health Programs: Play N Learn, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 442 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington. Information: 413-528-0457; Gym Fun, 10 a.m. to noon, Town Hall building, 21 State Line Road, West Stockbridge.
Family Center Playgroups: Busy Bees, for infants to 5 years old, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Williamstown Youth Center, 66 School St., Williamstown.
Lee Library: Babies and Books group for children up to 12 months, 10:30 a.m.; D&D gaming, 3:30 p.m., 100 Main St., Lee.
North Adams Public Library: Daycare Provider Storytime for up to age 5, 10 a.m.; Every Child Ready to Read workshop, ages 2-5, 4 to 5 p.m., 74 Church St., North Adams.
SMART Girls: Girls ages 8-18 talk about growing up, self-esteem, healthy eating, healthy relationships, healthy attitudes, etc., club membership required, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires, 14 Melville St., Pittsfield. Register at bgcberkshires.org.
South Berkshire Kids: Sandisfield Play with Anina, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Community Center, 23 Sandisfield Road, Sandisfield.
MUSIC
Berkshire Hillsmen: Pittsfield's men's barbershop chorus meeting, all men who like to sing a capella in four part harmony are welcome, 7 p.m., Richmond Congregational Church, Route 41 and Church Lane, Richmond. Information: Dan Burkhard, 413-281-9727 or Jake, 518-567-3505 or berkshirehillsmen.org.
Eagles Band Rehearsals: Eagles Community Band rehearsal, new members welcome to sit in, bring a music stand, from 7 to 9 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St., Pittsfield, 413-442-2782 or 413-842-5097.
Lichtenstein Center: Folkloric and contemporary Afro-Caribbean and West African drumming, percussion and singing class with Aimee Gelinas of Gaia Roots, beginner/intermediate class at 6 p.m., intermediate/advanced class at 7 p.m., 28 Renne Ave., Pittsfield, aimee@gaiaroots.com.
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