CONWAY — Through the month of June, there will be a gentle yoga class open to elders over 55, held every Wednesday on the ballfield.
The practice begins precisely at 10:15 a.m. No experience is necessary, but, according to a news flier from the United Congregational Church of Conway, it’s recommended that you bring your own mat if you have one.
The cost is $5 per person, and is made possible by the Conway Council on Aging and the Conway Parks, Recreation and Trails Committee.
Any questions can be directed to Ruth Parnall at 413-489-3097.
Unserviceable flags disposed of by local VFW
SUNDERLAND — Unserviceable American flags were collected by the VFW this weekend.
On Saturday, residents had the chance to bring tattered, ripped, worn or faded flags to either the Sunderland Corner Store, the Deerfield Town Common, or the Whately Transfer Station.
Flags were collected from 8 a.m. until noon.
According to the VFW’s website, to dispose of flags properly, the flags must be folded tightly in their customery manner and placed onto a fire burning intensly enough to completely consume the fabric.
Then, whoever is burning the flags, should come to attention, salute the flag, recite the Pledge of Allegiance, and hold a brief moment of silence.
After the fire is completely out, the ashes should be buried.
SOUTH DEERFIELD — Last week was Western Mass Beer Week, and a few breweries from Franklin County joined the festivities.
Berkshire Brewing Company held a taproom tasting Friday afternoon, which included a special beer brewed for the beer week. The week of brews lasted from June 11 through June 19.
Stoneman Brewing, Element Brewing, Lefty’s and The People’s Pint are also among the region’s brewers who have participated in the event.
They and the rest of Franklin County’s local brewers, hard cider makers and makers of other fermented beverages will be featured at The Recorder’s first locavore fermenters festival, Franklin County On Tap, on July 16 at Berkshree East in Charlemont.
Word has it that the county’s eighth brewer, setting up shop in Whately, may attend as well.
SOUTH DEERFIELD — If you were busy last Tuesday and didn’t get the chance to help clean up the town for the beautification project, you didn’t miss out.
The townwide project was rescheduled from June 14 to today. Cleanup will commence at 9 a.m. in front of the South County Senior Center.
Volunteers from Yankee Candle Company will also be there helping out. From planting to mulching to picking up trash around town, there’s something to do for everyone. Donations are also being accepted to fund things like flags, flowers and potting soil. Call Sue Corey from the South County Senior Center at 665-9508 for more information.