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Great Mountain Forest to host Nature Writing Retreat at Historic Yale Camp in Falls Village, Conn., Aug. 7 to 9

“The retreat brings people together, builds community in the forest, gets participants outside and off their screens, and uses nature sustainably to heal and inspire minds and souls,” stated Great Mountain Forest Executive Director Michael Zafros. Retreat registration closes on July 30.

Patricia C. Edelstein, 83, of Monterey

Patricia was active in the Monterey Conservation Commission and Friends of Lake Garfield.

Mary Julia Washburn, 84, of Lee, dedicated community volunteer

Mary was a well-respected Ombudsman at Kimball Farms through Elder Services of Berkshire County as well as Director of Volunteer Services of HospiceCare in the Berkshires.

LEONARD QUART: New York, a truly urban city

Much of the city’s urbanscape gains its character from the people and dramas that can provide solace, however dark one's personal mood.

Marlayne Weinberg, 85, of Lenox

She was actively involved in the Pittsfield/Lenox community, volunteering at Conte Elementary School and participating in activities at the Pittsfield Senior center and Lenox community center.

Rena Yusin Orner, 94, of Lenox

She was a chemistry professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey, until her retirement.

Jeanne Cherneff, 97, of Ashley Falls, Mass.

Bob and Jeanne moved to Ashley Falls, Massachusetts, in 1978, where Jeanne ran the Ashley Falls Antiques store for more than 30 years.

Ruth Sidransky Rosenberg, 88, teacher and author

Ruth was a lifelong student with a rich life of the mind and a deep love for her family, reading and writing.
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