Drury Revives Senior Citizens Prom

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The project-based learning Game of Life class at Drury High School announced the return of the Senior Citizens Prom. 
 
Scheduled for May 14 from 5–7 p.m. in the Drury cafeteria, this event welcomes individuals of all ages to join in the festivities.
 
The Senior Citizens Prom promises an evening of dancing, camaraderie, and intergenerational connections. 
 
"We are thrilled to bring back the Senior Citizens Prom," said Patrick Boulger, a co-teacher of the Game of Life class. "This event exemplifies our dedication to integrating Portrait of a Graduate competencies into our curriculum, promoting community engagement, communication, and the holistic development of our students." 
 
By organizing and participating in events like the Senior Citizens Prom, students are practicing these competencies and bringing their in-school learning into a real-life context.
 
Tickets for this event are not required. This event is free of charge.
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Mass MoCA Commission Approves Mental Health Practices as Tenants

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Mass MoCA Commission on Thursday approved three new tenants for Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. 
 
Kimma Stark, project manager at the museum, gave the commission the rundown on each of the new tenants. 
 
Eric Beeman is a licensed mental health counselor who uses art in his therapy. He holds a master's degree in expressive arts and arts therapy from Lesley University, where he's also taught graduate-level practices and principles of expressive art therapy.
 
He integrates creative arts based interventions into his clinical work including drawing painting, poetry, writing, brief drama and roleplay, movement and sound. Beeman works one-on-one and with small groups and said he mostly works with adults. 
 
He will be operating as Berkshires Expressive Arts Therapy on the third floor of Building 1. 
 
Beeman said Stark has been very helpful. "It's different than just renting a space and she's been very helpful and personable and accessible," he said. 
 
Mary Wilkes, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, works with individuals with severe mental illness, with attachment and relationship issues and needing support navigating major life transitions. She works with teenagers, college and students and adults. 
 
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