Family legacy can be a treasure chest of traditions and memories you share with loved ones, especially during the holidays. Food is one legacy that celebrates the love and union of families. With Thanksgiving approaching, some folks may not have any family or have the time to prepare a traditional turkey dinner, but long for a taste of comfort home cooking.
A NOTE
FROM THE EDITOR LAUREN LEBEL
Sunken jack-o’-lanterns will be discarded and replaced with lively, vibrant colored pumpkins and gourds.
Spiderwebs draping the front porch pillars will be taken down, and fluorescent string lights will be put up.
The orange, yellow and red stained leaves that coat the ground will soon be blown or raked away in preparation for the first frost of the year.
All of this — and more — comes with the changing of the seasons. More specifically, the holiday season.
In recent years, it seems like once Halloween passes, people begin decorating for Christmas the next day. However, I personally believe that Christmas should not be celebrated until after Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving has always been such an enjoyable holiday for my family. Ever since I was young, we have hosted our loved ones for a large feast of turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows, and green bean casserole, to name a few of our Thanksgiving staples.
From the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade at the start of the day to the spread of pies at the end of evening, the day is filled with laughs and love, leaving our cups — and our stomachs — full for a while.
Once all our guests leave, we will then watch the first Christmas movie of the season — typically "Elf" — to get into the spirit of the next holiday.
The morning after Thanksgiving, one of the most memorable and beloved traditions my family continues to this day, is going to get our Christmas tree.
We wake up early and drive about an hour to a farm in southern Connecticut to begin the hunt for the perfect tree. We usually go for the 10-12 footers that are full, yet not too wide. Once my dad chops it down, we load it up and lug it home to begin the fun part: decorating.
Singing along to the NSYNC Christmas album, drinking hot chocolate and praying that we don’t break the glass ornaments, my sisters and I always find so much joy in bringing the tree to life.
Each ornament means something special to our family and all the traditions and memories we have made and will continue to make. And for that reason — among countless others — is why I love the holidays so much.
W hile the holidays can be such a special, magical time for many, it can also be a difficult, challenging time for others. This holiday season, be sure to lead with kindness, because you never know what someone else might be going through. Even a simple smile can go a long way!
In this month’s edition of Go Local, we feature Ferrindino Maple, a Hampden-based family-owned business that produces maple products; Calabrese Market & Deli, an Italian grocery in West Springfield; and the Arbors & Ivy, specializing in senior living.
I f you are looking for something to talk about around the Thanksgiving table this year, bring a copy of our Go Local magazine. After all, it is the gift that keeps on giving!
Thanks for reading, Lauren LeBel, editor
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Lauren LeBel
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The Arbors & The Ivy
! TINA LESNIAK
For more than three decades, Sara Robertson and her family have worked to reimagine what senior living can — and should — be. As CEO of The Arbors Assisted Living Residential Communities and The Ivy Assisted Living Residential Communities, Robertson leads a family of businesses — including Integra Home Health and The Aging Parent Solution — with a singular vision: to be a trusted, integrated partner throughout the entire aging journey.
“The singular vision that sets us apart from other providers is the commitment to being a trusted, integrated partner throughout the entire aging journey,” said Robertson. “As a third-generation family business, our commitment to senior care runs deeper than a business interaction; having grown up in this industry and dedicated our entire careers to this field over the past 30 years provides a unique and essential level of insight that informs every decision we make. Our approach goes far beyond simply offering housing or services; it begins with the belief that trust is the critical factor in senior care.”
The Arbors and The Ivy communities are vibrant spaces designed to nurture the whole person — physically, emotionally and socially. “Our focus at The Arbors and The Ivy is entirely on the whole person, fulfilling our mission to provide genuine kindness and care in every interaction,” explained Robertson. “We understand that well-being extends far beyond physical health; residents also require purpose, social connection, and emotional stability. We intentionally create an environment where these elements are a focus. Our communities are more than places to live — they’re vibrant homes where you can truly belong.”
A s their communities grew, so did their ability to support residents. Integra Home Health was founded in 2010 to offer flexible, high-quality care beyond assisted living. Later, The Aging Parent Solution was launched to educate and support families facing the complexities of caring for aging loved ones.
A hallmark of The Arbors and The Ivy communities is their ability to empower residents to live independently while providing just the right level of assistance. Care is tailored to each person’s needs.
“The core of our philosophy is ensuring that residents feel empowered to live life to the fullest, not constrained by their age or need for assistance,” noted Robertson. “We achieve this delicate balance through highly individualized care planning and a widespread culture of proactive wellness. Unlike traditional models, our support is
delivered as needed — meaning if a resident only requires cueing for medication and bathing assistance, their independence is maximized in all other areas of their life.”
Proactive health measures like fall prevention and routine APRN visits help residents maintain stability and avoid crises. Long-tenured staff are trained to support independence rather than replace it, creating a trusted environment where residents feel safe and empowered. The same is true for their loved ones.
“Family involvement isn’t just a component of our care model — it’s the foundation of our entire support system, and we see families as our essential partners,” said Robertson. “We understand the immense emotional and practical burden facing the sandwich generation, so we’ve developed a unique structure designed to educate, empower, and be a resource for them. We offer free resources for all our families and seniors, including support groups and the opportunity for one-on-one meetings to address specific concerns.”
Their specialized Reflections Memory Care Program takes a resident-centered approach to supporting those living with dementia, focusing on engagement, purpose, and emotional well-being. Dining is also elevated through their Magnolia Restaurants, offering fresh, tasty meals that nourish both body and spirit.
A s the baby boomer generation moves through its senior years, The Arbors and The Ivy are looking ahead. “Most critically, we need families to be forward-thinking and understand not to wait for a crisis, as that significantly reduces their care options,” explained Robertson. “Our goal is to partner with families early so we can help them prepare for these years with their aging loved ones, ensuring a seamless and dignified transition into care when the time is right.”
Robertson’s message to families is clear: “We demonstrate our trustworthiness daily by acting as dedicated advocates and protectors. We don’t just provide care; we advocate for and protect our residents, ensuring their dignity, comfort, and best interests are always upheld. Our commitment is reinforced by our culture, which boasts an incredible staff longevity that few can match. When you choose The Arbors and The Ivy, you gain a partner who views your loved one’s well-being as their highest priority.”
For more than 30 years, that promise has shaped every decision her team makes. And as the needs of seniors and their families evolve, The Arbors and The Ivy are ready — not just to adapt, but to lead.
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SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS
. 5PM - 7PM
The spectacular architecture and beautifully landscaped grounds of the Museums will sparkle against a dazzling outdoor lighting display. This festive holiday celebration features appearances by the Grinch and Santa Claus, music, refreshments, and more. Plus visit The Grinch’s Grotto and Jurassic Gingerbread. Free and open to the public − museum admission not required.
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FERRINDINO MAPLE
It’s about to become the busiest time of the year for family-owned Ferrindino Maple LLC of Hampden, Massachusetts.
“Out of our roadside stand, we do a good portion of our sales going into Christmas,” said Andrew Ferrindino, co-founder of the business, during a late-fall tour of the sugarhouse and roadside stand at 284 Glendale Road.
Certified organic maple syrup, maple candy, maple sugar, jars of maple crème, pints of maple cremee- a soft-serve ice cream, packages of maple cremee cannoli, cartons of maple cotton candy, and for the holidays, select gift baskets, are all available on an honor system 24-7 in the small red building at the bottom of the family’s driveway.
Ferrindino Maple products are also available in select Big Y supermarkets throughout Western Massachusetts, and at Rice’s Fruit Farm and Fern Valley Market, both on
Main Street in Wilbraham.
Their maple sugar, Ferrindino said, is a very popular purchase for holiday baking.
“ You can substitute it, pretty much, in any recipe, you just use a bit more of it,” he advised, adding that maple sugar, not syrup, was the original product early colonists made from maple tree sap, as white sugar was “so hard to get” in colonial times.
The maple cremee and cremee-stuffed cannoli are also big sellers both at the roadside stand and other locations. Brooke Fernandes of Fern Valley Market said during an interview for the August issue of Go Local that both products quickly disappear from the market’s cooler as soon as they are stocked.
But it is the maple syrup, still cooked down every sugaring season on a wood-fired evaporator in the family’s red barn that is the heart of the business. It’s a labor of love, and one that, for Ferrindino, started when he was just a boy.
“ Who doesn’t love maple syrup?” Ferrindino joked, adding he now puts it “in my coffee every morning.”
Back then, the family owned a home in Monson. Inspired by the maple syrup making he saw at a customer of his father’s landscaping business, Ferrindino tapped the Swamp Maple trees on his property and made his first batch of syrup when he was “about 10 or 11.”
That customer, who also owned a sheet metal business, actually made Ferrindino a boiling pan for his syrup-making efforts.
“ When I first started, I was boiling on an outdoor cinderblock contraption. I made about five gallons of syrup,” Ferrindino shared.
In 2010, his parents, Jerry and Carrie, joined him in the syrup-making endeavor and began working on turning their son’s hobby into a business.
“I star ted the business with my father. We grew it together, and now it’s his,” Ferrindino, who now works several other businesses, said.
Ferrindino said he and his parents continued making syrup out of their Monson home until the F-4 tornado of 2011. His family, he shared, was among those who suffered significant property damage as a result of that storm and shortly after, they purchased the home in Hampden.
The first few years in Hampden, Ferrindino said the family reestablished their syrup- making business through arrangements with neighbors to tap maple trees along the roadside.
“ We would go up to homeowners and ask permission… we had 600 buckets,” throughout the town, Ferrindino said.
A small shed on the family property served as the
original sugarhouse, and syrup was still the main product. From there, Ferrindino said the family branched out into making maple candy and then sugar.
“The natural progression was to making maple sugar, it’s much like making maple candy,” Ferrindino explained.
About three years ago, Ferrindino said his father decided to try adding maple cremee, a kind of soft-serve ice cream, to their product mix.
“My father is more of a cook than me, all the secondary products are on him,” Ferrindino joked. “Maple cremee is more of a tradition in Canada, but we have our own recipe.”
In recent years, Ferrindino Maple has branched out to a more efficient tubing-based tree tapping system, working two sugarbushes – the term for a stand of maple trees – on leased land, one in Wilbraham and another on the 300-acre farm owned by Great Horse in Hampden. Their total annual tap is about 3,000 trees, which produces approximately 1,500 gallons of syrup.
“The average is 60 gallons of sap to produce one gallon of syrup,” Ferrindino said, adding that the sap yield per tree changes throughout the collection season, as does the sugar content of the sap.
With partial funding from the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, Ferrindino said his family’s business is also busy during this off-production season, putting the finishing touches on a new bottling and food production building just yards from their original 12-foot by 25-foot evaporator and production building.
“It was challenging to do it all” in this space, Ferrindino shared, showing off the farm’s osmosis extractor, which reduces the amount of water in the maple sap before processing, and the giant wood-fired extractor, surrounded by scores of steel barrels of syrup from the last sugaring season awaiting bottling in the original sugarhouse.
And though he may have been a driving force in starting the family in sugaring, Ferrindino said the business is now run by his father, his mother, who splits her time between an outside job and the sugar business, his cousin and one employee.
He said customers interested in seeing the sugaring operation in process should check Ferrindino’s Facebook at facebook.com/ferrindinomaple/ during January and February for their annual open house day.
“The season is shifting, and starts earlier now,” Ferrindino commented.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
NOVEMBER TRANSFORMATION
BETH M. THURBER
Hand Pies
DIRECTIONS FOR DOUGH:
FOR THE CRUST
4 cups of all-purpose flour
1 cup of cold unsalted butter
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
1 large egg
2 tablespoons of milk
FOR THE FILLING (Apple):
1 or 2 apples, diced
1 tablespoon of butter
1 tablespoon of brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Salt
FOR THE FILLING (Brown sugar):
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 tbsp butter
1/3 cup of brown sugar
4 tablespoons of flour
Salt
Whisk together your flour, salt and sugar, then start to combine your butter in slowly and mix with your hands. You can cube your butter beforehand to make this step easier. Once that’s combined, add your milk and your egg and mix together until dough is formed. When dough is formed, separate into two balls and wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours/for up to two days. Let dough come to room temp before rolling. Cube and dice your apples and add to a sauce bank with some butter and brown sugar, a sprinkle of salt and some cinnamon, and simmer on low until apples have reached desired texture. Let fully cool before adding to your crust.
Combine cinnamon, flour, brown sugar, butter and salt to a bowl. Combine to make a crumble and set aside to add to your filling, or combine them together. Enjoy!
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Calabrese MARKET & DELI
Family legacy can be a treasure chest of traditions and memories you share with loved ones, especially during the holidays. Food is one legacy that celebrates the love and union of families. With Thanksgiving approaching, some folks may not have any family or have the time to prepare a traditional turkey dinner, but long for a taste of comfort home cooking. Fortunately, at Calabrese Market & Deli, owners Tony and Gina Calabrese treat every single customer like they are family. You can come in and get anything you possibly need for your feast.
“It’s all personal for us,” said Tony. “We take pride in serving quality food and our meals are made fresh daily.” He continued, “Gina is the chef. We run a different special every day and everybody talks about what we’re going to do.”
L ocated at 54 Park St. in West Springfield, Calabrese Market & Deli is a family-owned Italian grocery store with a vast selection of sliced meats and cheeses, salads,
pasta dishes, soups, sandwiches, paninis, gourmet grilled cheese melts, and prepared meals to-go. They also make gift baskets and do catering service with a full line of Italian deli. Plus, their son Vincenzo, who’s the manager, makes all the sauces from bolognese meat sauce to alfredo to marinara (that is vegetarian.)
Gina was born in Italy and lived there until she was 7. Then she grew up in the south end of Springfield. Tony’s family is also from the south end of Springfield, but he grew up in West Springfield. The two met when they were 18. Tony did a work program in high school where he got out every day at noon, working a job 70 hours a week for families. They saw an opportunity right next to where Tony was working and opened a pizzeria together for 14 years.
After that, Tony did food sales for Performance Food Group and learned a lot going into 25 different restaurants a week selling food. Then, he started thinking about putting a deli together.
Tony and Gina still owned the building where they had their pizzeria in, so they wound up going back into the location and opened Calabrese Market & Deli on Valentine’s Day 2017.
“ We’ve been blessed,” Tony explained. “We’re very busy and we try our hardest to feed everyone. When the pandemic hit, we were one of the only places around that stayed open the whole time.”
He went on to say, “People were so appreciative that we stayed because you can pick up a home-cooked meal as if you were going to a restaurant. Our business grew during COVID, and ever since then, we’ve exploded.”
The menu is comprised of family recipes that have been passed down from one generation to the next. Their staples include the Daniele, which is Gina’s maiden name that Tony said is their “authentic” one. It’s a sandwich packed with prosciutto, sopresatta, capicollo, fresh mozzarella, arugula, vine ripe tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic.
Then there are two sandwiches that represent Tony’s French Quebec and Irish heritage, called the Quebec, with oven roasted turkey breast, sliced ham, brie cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. And the County Kerry, a Reuben panini with slow-cooked corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing and Swiss cheese.
Their most popular item they’re known for is their eggplant tower, made fresh.
Employee Jen Rolandini loves their eggplant tower and cucumber salad with some grilled chicken. Prior to Calabrese Market & Deli, Rolandini was a stay-at-home mom who lived up the street. Once her oldest went to preschool, she thought it was the perfect spot to work and has been there for seven years.
“I look forward to coming into work because I know it’s going to be a good day,” said Rolandini. “We have a lot of customers and a lot of regulars, so the day flies by. We have a lot of people who I see every day. They’re happy to see me and I’m happy to see them. It’s nice being a part of their day in a positive way.”
Megan Justice from Holyoke became a regular customer when she started working up the street from Calabrese Market & Deli on Parker Street. She shared that she loves the customer service and that’s what keeps her coming back.
“The staff is all so friendly and nice,” Justice said. “They always go the extra mile asking if you need utensils or would like anything heated up from the grab & go area. They treat everyone like family. They bring a lot to the community.”
S he went on to say, “My favorite dish is the antipasto salad. They make their antipasto differently than I have ever had. Great assortment of meat with chunks of
cheese, banana peppers, mushrooms, and tortellini. The dressing on it is amazing. It’s so good. Sometimes I get the large to have it again for lunch the following day.”
Usually, Justice picks up something to-go, but sees many people, especially the retired crowd, grab a table to eat there. She also sees a lot of customers picking up catering orders around the summer holidays such as Memorial Day and Fourth of July.
Though Justice is not sure if she’ll be ordering pies for Thanksgiving, nonetheless, she will certainly scoop up a piece or two of their raspberry cheesecake or cannoli cake, or the limoncello to help with the holiday stress.
“It’s a great local place with wonderful staff,” Justice added. “I highly recommend coming to check them out.”
This past September, Calabrese Market & Deli participated in the Big E, showcasing their paninis, kettle corn, cotton candy, pickle barrel, fresh lemonade, and Tuscan wine bar, which was their best seller.
“ We’ve been doing the Big E for 21 years,” said Tony. “It’s a family event. We have six different locations there. Only one is our deli food in the food court, a Tuscan wine bar, because we are sister cities with the Valdarno region Tuscany, serving only wine and beer from Italy.”
Now, they are at the next phase of getting a liquor license, which Tony is excited for because they’ll be able to sell beer and wine from their Tuscan region, hopefully by December.
“ We are always looking to do the next thing,” said Tony. “Our future goal is to grow and make sure we can still keep providing the same service and quality standards. We love our customers, and we love making them happy with our food.”
He continued, “Life is short and you want to be happy at work. I really enjoy my work. Even if I’m a little man sitting in the corner here, I’m still going to be here talking to people. I would love to see the next generation of Calabrese take over the business and continue our family legacy.”
CALABRESE MARKET & DELI, LOCATED AT 54 PARK ST. IN WEST SPRINGFIELD, IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 10:30 A.M. TO 6 P.M.
THEY DO CATERING ON SATURDAYS AND WILL ALSO BE OPEN ON SATURDAYS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT CALABRESEMARKETMA.COM AS WELL AS THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE.
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WHAT YEAR DID THE PILGRIMS FIRST CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING IN PLYMOUTH?
[A] 1620
[B] 1621
[C] 1622
[D] 1623
WHICH U.S. PRESIDENT MADE THANKSGIVING A NATIONAL HOLIDAY?
[A] George Washington
[B] Thomas Jefferson
[C] Abraham Lincoln
[D] Ulysses S. Grant
WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE CHIEF OF THIS TRIBE?
[A] Swift Eagle
[B] Massasoit
[C] Powhatan
[D] Squanto
WHICH MONTH IS THANKSGIVING CELEBRATED IN CANADA?
[A] August
[B] September
[C] October
[D] November
WHICH NFL TEAM HAS PLAYED THE MOST THANKSGIVING DAY GAMES (84)?
[A] Dallas Cowboys
[B] Detroit Lions
[C] Green Bay Packers
[D] Chicago Bears
HOW LONG DID THIS FIRST CELEBRATION LAST?
[A] 3 hours
[B] 1 day
[C] 3 days
[D] 1 week
WHAT NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBE HELPED THE PILGRIMS FARM AND SURVIVE THE NEW WORLD?
[A] Wampanoag
[B] Narragansett
[C] Onondaga
[D] Pequot
HOW MANY PASSENGERS ARRIVED ON THE MAYFLOWER IN 1620?
[A] 85
[B] 92
[C] 102
[D] 113
WHICH U.S. PRESIDENT STARTED THE TRADITION OF “PARDONING” A TURKEY AT THANKSGIVING?
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