Wellness Day To Be Held at the North Adams American Legion

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The community is invited to "Wellness Day: A Live Well Event" on Saturday, May 23, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the American Legion Post 125, American Legion Drive. 
 
Sponsored by the Commission on Disabilities, it is free of charge and open to the public. There will be giveaways.
 
Professionals from a variety of fields will be on hand to share their expertise with community members, highlighting valuable services and resources. Attendees can explore practical tips and guidance on mental and physical health, as well as healing practices for individuals spanning children to elders. 
 
Guests will have the opportunity to experience services such as massage and reiki, connect with a child and adolescent therapist, and speak with a special education teacher about individual needs and behavioral supports. Learn about local support groups and services that promote healthy, independent living for people of all ages and abilities, as well as engaging and educational programs designed for older adults.
 
The event will also feature a display of prosthetics and orthotics that support active living. Learn about the health benefits of plants. Attendees can consult with experts on health insurance, meet members of the Urgent Care North team, explore assistive technology options, and meet representatives from the City, including the Veterans Services Agent, ADA Coordinator, Police, Fire and Ambulance first responders, members of the Commission on Disabilities, among others.
 
For more information contact Elena Sprague, chairperson, Disabilitycommission@northadams-ma.gov
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NAFD/NAPD Forces Championship Final in Women's League

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires.com Sports
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – North Adams Fire Department/Police Department scored three runs in the top of the sixth to take a one-run lead and held on for a 5-4 win over Belle Ame Lashes in the championship round of the North Adams Women’s Softball League.
 
Carrie Brassard went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI and Kenzie Dobbert recorded a pair of strikeouts as NAFD/ NAPD forced a winner-take-all finale on Tuesday night to conclude the double-elimination tournament.
 
It was a pitchers’ duel early between Lashes’ Sarah Sweet and Dobbert, who started a 1-3 double play on a line drive back to the circle and speared another line drive for the third out in the third inning.
 
Sweet got out of a jam after putting runners on first and second to start the third with three straight outs to help keep it a 0-0 game going to the fourth.
 
In the top of the fourth, the first responders scored the game’s first two runs.
 
Heather Morris got things started with a leadoff single to left and moved into scoring position on Brassard’s single.
 
Morris came home when Anna Dix singled up the middle, and an infield error allowed NAFD/NAPD to score its second run.
 
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