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OCTOBER 2019 PUBLISHER

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Welcome to the Premiere Issue of Westfield Lifestyle!

Kat Kattler, Vincent Caruso

HELLO, AND WELCOME TO THE PREMIERE ISSUE OF WESTFIELD LIFESTYLE. We're inspired by community, and I hope this magazine inspires you, too! We're thrilled to be your source for all things local here in Westfield and Southwick.

As you flip through these pages, you'll be drawn into the incredible stories behind the people and places that call Westfield and Southwick home. You'll learn more about the carefully crafted food and beverages being served up at local spots like Circuit Coffee and Tucker's. You'll tour beautiful homes in Westfield and Southwick and discover local startups and successful businesses like Budsuds Soapery and Country Colonial Gift Shop. We invite you to explore your hometown establishments and destinations.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2019

FEATURES 13 Country Colonial Gift Shop The Best of Everything

18 Southwick Country Estate Country Living Meets the Suburbs in This Beautiful Home

22 Harvest Salad Hearty Fall Dish that Makes a Power Lunch or Dinner

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24 Circuit Coffee Bustling City Café Becomes Destination for Locals and Visitors Alike

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Westfield Fair Pageant Aug. 17 The Westfield Fair Pageant has been an annual event for 50-plus years at the Westfield Fair. At the event, which is hosted by Kim Starsiak of All Stars Dance Center, male and females of all ages are invited to participate. Please help us congratulate this year's 2019 winners!

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CURBSIDE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT TUCKER'S Did you know you could order and pick up your family’s rotisserie chicken dinner any day Tuesday through Thursday at Tucker's Restaurant in Southwick? Simply call by 2 p.m. and receive your freshly cooked-to-order chicken for pickup anytime after 4 p.m. Reserve yours today at 413.569.0120. 625 College Highway, Southwick

SPINAL HEALTH MONTH October is Spinal Health Month. Use preventative measures to help reduce the risk of spinal injury. Take frequent stretch breaks while working on your computer, avoid twisting and turning motions, warm up before physical activity, and get a good night’s rest. The key to spinal health is prevention. Listen to your body’s warning signals and adjust your lifestyle. If you do experience pain for more than one to two days despite using preventative measures, consult your local chiropractor, Dr. Kristen Hook at Ideal Health & Body.

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WOW CREATIVE ART CENTER The center has opened registration for several new October classes beginning soon in our beautiful downtown studio at 105 Elm St. Adult classes include “Intro to Fiber and Spinning” on Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m., “Intro to Photography” on Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., plus watercolor and acrylic painting. Young artists can enjoy our “Art Exploration” class on Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m. or “Youth Watercolor” on Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m.

We have several day workshops this fall as well, including scratchboard, framing and puppet making! Check out our complete offerings and register today at WestfieldOnWeekends.com or call 4132.579.5967 for more information.

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country colonial gift shop

THE BEST OF EVERYTHING

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(CON TI N U ED)

AT THE CORNER OF COLLEGE HIGHWAY AND DEPOT ROAD, COUNTRY COLONIAL GIFT SHOP ANCHORS A WELL-TRAVELED AND VISIBLE SOUTHWICK INTERSECTION. A simple sign—"We Have the Best of Everything"—modestly adorns the front. Selling furniture, gifts and household goodies since 1961, the Southwick staple approaches its 60th year in business. We sat down with the family to hear their story and, as they each share their unique perspective, the sign begins to take on new meaning.

Owners Joe and Judy Radwilowicz started the family business by first making furniture in the basement of their Agawam home.

"We eventually expanded to a tiny, little store on Springfield Street in Agawam. We quickly outgrew that space, so we bought the old Balch Grocery Market in Southwick," Joe says. "It had been abandoned for many years, and the store needed a lot of work. We fixed it up and kept adding on over the years. The original store was just one level, so we added the upstairs and the back."

We visit with the Radwilowicz Family at the Old Mill Village Shops, their second location in Granby, Connecticut. As we chat, the family, one by one, gathers around Joe. Perched upon an old barrel in the shade, the patriarch enjoys his reprieve from the heat while regaling in memories of their childhood.

"Our kids grew up at the store. When we still lived in Agawam, they would get off the bus and come work in the store. Customers used to find them taking naps upstairs on the beds," Joe says.

The couple's four children, Kim, Joey, Kerri and Kristie, now adults with children of their own, still work at the store.

"I remember having so much furniture everywhere that I had to sleep in my brother's room because Dad would store furniture in my bedroom," Kim says with a laugh.

"We had the opportunity to buy the Granby location in 1972. We opened up the Old Mill Village, which is really Country Colonial on a much bigger scale. It's a destination for customers, near and far," Joe says.

The property is home to seven different buildings, including a year-round Christmas Shop, a gift shop, a furniture store and a garden shed.

The family remarks upon their customer loyalty and how fun it is when people notice something new every time they visit. When asked why people keep coming back, Joe and Judy proudly state, "it's because of family."

"It's that personal attention that you give to customers that's so important," Judy says. "We have generations of customers that have shopped with us; first the parents did, and now their kids are."

It is most assuredly a family affair with the Radwilowiczes and their multi-location business. With a bright future ahead of them and no plans to slow down, it is clear that this family does have the very best of everything: each other.

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DIY

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HOME ORGANIZATION TIPS TALES FROM A CHRONICALLY UNORGANIZED PAPER SHUFFLER ARTICLE DONNA BURKLO

When I was a child, I took on the project of transforming our family’s extensive col-

1. DROPBOX.COM

lection of books into a home library . . . and

I have two jobs and sometimes do some consulting work. With

of my own volition! I labeled each book and

Dropbox, I can access all of my electronic files from anywhere.

cataloged them per the Dewey Decimal

The cost is about $100 per year for the space I need, but the

System. There was a check-out system in an

help is priceless.

index card box. I monitored the comings and goings of each book, much to the extreme

2. GOOGLE CALENDAR

eyeball-rolling of my three older siblings, as

I have a calendar set up for each job, one for personal, and one

well as my parents.

for my son; all synched on my phone. If you don’t see me put

Fast forward a number of years to the current vision of my unorganized, yet quite functional home. I have some books, but the only order is by an aesthetically pleasing size and

our meeting or appointment in my calendar, I probably won’t be showing up.

3. ONLINE BANKING

color. And, to be honest, there aren’t really

Snap photos of checks to deposit. Pay bills as they arrive. Set

that many of them. My silverware is stacked

up automatic payments. And, it’s a free service from your bank.

by utensil type. That’s an organizational plus.

Don’t pass this up.

Yet, I hang my head at the rest of my home.

I’ve made attempts. A dear friend orga-

4. IMMEDIATE RECYCLING

nized my work-at-home files. File labels for

Don’t let mail stack up. Open your mail at your recycling bin.

every aspect. Documents filed. That was fif-

Save the mail you actually need.

teen years ago. The files now consist of “The Pile That I Need to Keep Handy” and “The Pile That I Probably Should File.”

But, here’s how I keep it from getting completely out of control.

5. MINIMIZING Don’t worry too much about organizing your closet. Just don’t have so much stuff. Make it a rule that when one thing comes in, one goes out. Or better yet, don’t get the new thing.

Lastly, try letting go. Decide that it’s ok to have those two anti-filing piles. You know which one is which. Be at peace.

And, if you’re at the stage where you just can’t see a way out, it may be time to call a professional organizer to get you started.

And yes, I still know how to set up a pretty functional library.

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OPEN HOUSE

Southwick Cou ntry Estate COUNTRY LIVING MEETS THE SUBURBS IN THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME

ARTICLE DANIELLE BARTON PHOTOGRAPHY VINCENT CARUSO PHOTOGRAPHY

F E AT U R E S LIVING ROOM

DINING ROOM

MASTER BEDROOM

DETAILS

Dramatic floor-to-ceiling

Ultra-elegant dining

Mega master suite has two

4,100 square feet

stone fireplace graces

room with wainscoting

walk-in closets, master

Year built: 2003

the spectacular sun-filled

and dental molding

bath with double vanity,

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

Jacuzzi soaker tub and

6.3 acres

space with balcony above.

glass shower.

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WELCOME HOME TO YOUR VERY OWN PARK-LIKE COUNTRY ESTATE IN SOUTHWICK. Enjoy hiking and riding over 6 acres of land that directly abuts a gorgeous wildlife sanctuary and brook.

The exterior features of the property include stone retaining walls, a paver patio, a sugar house barn and a whimsical playhouse, making it the perfect family retreat. Interior features include a

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(CON TI N U ED)

stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with balcony overlook-

“I turned my vision of a dream home into a reality combining private

ing the sun-filled great room. Entertain in the modern kitchen

acreage on a country setting blended with a small neighborhood. This

and ultra-elegant dining room featuring wainscoting, a fireplace

is a place to raise a family and entertain in grandeur," she says.

and custom fixtures. This property is a stone's throw to Granby,

Brenda is both the listing agent and owner of the property. She

Connecticut, with easy access to Hartford. Entertain in grandeur in

is a licensed broker in both Massachusetts and Connecticut with

this classic New England gem.

RE/MAX Compass. Brenda has 30-plus years experience, and she

The owner, Brenda Parker-Leduc, has raised her three children

specializes in selling waterfront properties. You will find her list-

and family dog in this spectacular home. She speaks with fondness

ing and selling homes from as far east as Springfield, as far west

on her vision when building the property 16 years ago.

as Blandford and south into Connecticut.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

ARTICLE DANIELLE BARTON

HARVEST SALAD HEARTY FALL DISH THAT MAKES A POWER LUNCH OR DINNER

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SUMMER MIGHT BE OVER, BUT SALADS STILL HAVE THEIR PLACE ON THE TABLE. By combining select autumnal ingredients, they can be transformed into seasonally appropriate meals. For lunch, this harvest salad has the taste of fall without the heaviness weighing you down throughout the day. For MIXED BABY GREENS

dinner, add steak, chicken, goat cheese, bacon ... the flavor combinations are endless.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH SALAD INGREDIENTS For Squash: + 1 acorn squash

ACORN SQUASH

+ 1 tablespoon olive oil + 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt + 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

SALT

For Vinaigrette: + 1 garlic clove, minced + 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar + 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt + 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

BLACK PEPPER

+ 1/4 cup olive oil For Salad: + 5 ounces mixed baby greens

GARLIC CLOVE

+ 1 cup pomegranate seeds + 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped SHERRY VINEGAR

INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375 F. Line baking sheet with foil.

Cut off the top and bottom of squash and then cut in half lengthwise. Spoon out seeds. Thinly slice acorn squash and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place squash slices in single layer on the sheet pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.

While baking, mix the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, combine the

POMEGRANATE

garlic, salt, pepper and sherry vinaigrette. Whisk until blended.

Toss the mixed baby greens, squash, pomegranate seeds, walnuts and vinaigrette together. Enjoy!

WALNUTS

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HOT SPOT ARTICLE CANDICE BERUBE | PHOTOGRAPHY KAT KATTLER

BUSTLING CITY CAFÉ BECOMES DESTINATION FOR LOCALS AND VISITORS ALIKE

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"WE LOVE CONTRIBUTING TO DOWNTOWN WESTFIELD’S BUSINESS GROWTH, AND IT IS SO ENCOURAGING TO SEE THE LOCAL RESIDENTS SUPPORT THAT GROWTH."

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(CON TI N U ED)

JESS AND TED DOBEK HAD A VISION OF

WHAT KIND OF INGREDIENTS

PROVIDING LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SPE-

DO YOU USE?

CIALTY DRINKS TO THE COMMUNITY THEY

We love to support local! Our dairy

CALLED HOME. Ted, a graphic designer, and

products are from Granby, Connecticut;

Jess, a recent graduate, were looking to plant

our

roots and start a family in the Westfield area. They

Massachusetts;

had a dream to do something more creative.

from Wilbraham; we get our honey in

Recently engaged, Ted found himself laid off and exploring his next step when oppor-

coffee

is roasted our

in

Hadley,

bread

comes

Westfield; and we source our maple syrup from Worthington, Massachusetts.

tunity knocked. The property that was once the Teapot Gallery lay vacant and available

WE LOVE THE AMBIANCE IN HERE.

for its next tenants. Unable to help them-

HOW DO YOU CREATE THAT FEELING?

selves, they took a chance to make their

We work really hard at our customer

dream a reality, and they broke ground on

experience, from the service all the way

what is now known as Circuit Coffee.

down to our music selection. Our staff

Sept. 11 was their two-year anniver-

always has a smile, and we try to read the

sary. We sat down with the couple and

crowd when selecting our music. We play

their son, Thad, to reflect on their journey.

jazz a lot, and if it’s Monday, you’ll hear us playing Mozart!

WHEN YOU DECIDED TO OPEN CIRCUIT COFFEE, WHAT INITIAL GOALS WERE

IT’S BEEN TWO YEARS. HOW

YOU LOOKING TO ACHIEVE?

HAS CIRCUIT COFFEE’S EARLY

We had three goals when we first opened.

The first goal was to bring amazing coffee to the

Maple Latte

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SUCCESS MEASURED UP AGAINST YOUR EXPECTATIONS?

greater Springfield area. The second goal was

It has totally exceeded our expecta-

to create a space that was bright and accessi-

tions. We love contributing to downtown

ble. The third goal was to focus on the customer

Westfield’s business growth, and it is so

experience and connect local residents to each

encouraging to see the local residents sup-

other and to local quality products.

port that growth.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR

WHERE DO YOU HOPE TO SEE CIRCUIT

PRODUCT OFFERINGS.

COFFEE IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS?

We think it’s really important to get really

We are looking forward to the future! We

good at just a couple of things. We keep our

are only just beginning, and we will con-

product offerings simple, purposefully, so

tinue to look for opportunities to enrich the

that we can focus on quality versus quantity.

lives of our community.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

H AR RY ROCK THE MAN BEHIND THE CAKE

IF YOU’VE DRIVEN THROUGH WESTFIELD OVER

YMCA experienced during my tenure. In 2007, I transitioned

THE LAST YEAR, YOU HAVE MOST CERTAINLY

to my role at Springfield College, where I helped train and

SEEN

350TH

prepare men and women to succeed in their YMCA careers.

BIRTHDAY CAKE STANDING PROUDLY IN THE TOWN

THE

AMAZINGLY

CONSTRUCTED

I retired a few years ago, and I have kept busy traveling with

GREEN. Recently, I had the chance to sit down with

my wife and serving on local boards.

the man responsible for the cake—and everything else 350th-birthday-related—Harry Rock. For those who

AMONG YOUR WESTFIELD INITIATIVES, YOUR MOST

know Harry, you know that he is passionate, among

RECENT HAS BEEN AS CHAIRMAN OF WESTFIELD’S

other things, about the community he calls home. For

350TH. CAN YOU SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE?

those who don’t, he is the former executive director

When I was approached by Mayor Sullivan to chair

of the Westfield YMCA and retired director of YMCA

Westfield’s 350th, I felt that it was time to give back to

Professional Studies at Springfield College.

Westfield. Running this organization was very similar to running the YMCA, except that there was no building and no

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR

payroll. It was about communicating a vision and creating

EARLY CAREER AND LIFE?

in everyone’s mind a dream of what this celebration could

I am from Westfield, New Jersey, coincidentally enough.

I was a teacher, and I was always very involved in the

be. My goal was to create civic pride and engagement in Westfield’s future success.

YMCA summer camps. In my late 20s, I was recruited to the YMCA where I helped grow and build organizations in

HOW DO YOU HOPE THIS CIVIC PRIDE

Connecticut and New Jersey. Serving a purpose, having a

SHAPES WESTFIELD?

mission, helping the community—that always made sense

This is a great community for families. I want this to be a

to me. The Y is greater than one’s community. It’s nation-

city that is diverse, accepting and embracing of all members.

wide. It’s worldwide.

We have a moral obligation to be the best that we can be and, in so doing, create a welcoming and flourishing society.

WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO WESTFIELD? In 1991, I was offered the chance to take on the executive

I HAVE TO ASK: WHERE’S THE CAKE?

director position at the Westfield YMCA. I accepted, and my

The cake traveled to its next 350th celebration, in

wife and I have called Westfield home ever since. I was in that

Hatfield, Massachusetts. We hope it continues to be

position for 26 years, and I am very proud of the success the

passed along year after year.

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"SERVING A PURPOSE, HAVING A MISSION, HELPING THE COMMUNITY— THAT ALWAYS MADE SENSE TO ME."

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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MAYOR'S COFFEE HOUR

OLD FARM COTTAGE AT THE GRANVILLE HARVEST

Baystate Noble Hospital

8–9 a.m. Come and hear about what

will support programs and services of the Athenaeum. The sale will be held in the Lang Auditorium.

Granville Town Hall

is going on in the City of Westfield

Every day 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The

from Mayor Brian Sullivan. Free to all.

Granville Harvest Fair is a Columbus Day weekend standard! Food, shop-

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ping and fun! Old Farm Cottage will

LUNCH & LEARN

DESIGN YOUR DREAM KITCHEN WORKSHOP Countryside Woodcraft

have its classic handmade bowl fill-

10 a.m. to noon or 1–3 p.m. Planning a

ers, wooden signs, scented beeswax

new kitchen in the next two years? Don't

ornies, dried plants and much more.

miss the Kitchen Design Workshop. + How to create an inviting and effi-

Western Mass Hospital

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Talk Saves Lives – A community introduction to suicide prevention. Presented by Heather White, director of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention MA & VT Chapters. Free for Chamber

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cient kitchen

GREAT RIVER RIDE BERKSHIRE BREVETS

choose the right oneWant to attend?

+ Find amazing storage solutions + Learn about countertops and how to Email don@countrysidewoodcraft.net

Sons of Erin

or call 413.862.3276. Free cutting

Members; $40 for non-members Call

6 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Join in on the 32nd

board for all who attend!

568.1618 or visit WestfieldBiz.org

annual ultimate century ride. The

for registration.

Great River Ride has been rated as "one of the best century rides in the

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USA" by Bicycling magazine and the League of the American Bicyclists.

THIRD ANNUAL GLOW GOLF Tekoa Country Club

5:30 p.m. registration; 6:30 p.m. tee-off. Westfield Centennial Lions Club Presents Third Annual Glow Golf! Raffles, prizes, food and fun!

Tickets at BikeReg.com.

19 PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Westfield Town Green

Noon to 6 p.m. Park Square and

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its

LUNCH & LEARN

carving,

surrounding

downtown tivities

fall

including

family

free

trunk-or-treat,

fill fes-

pumpkin scarecrow

11:30

CBD

formers, artisans, crafters and much

nament/golf carts not provided.

Educational Seminar presented by

more! Be sure to mark the date on

Headlamps

Kathleen

your calendar for a day full of fall family

and/or

flashlights

p.m.

streets will

trail, kids' games, a zoo, music, per-

Western Mass Hopital

a.m.–1

with

Please note this is a walking tour-

Hemp

Angco-Vieweg,

MSW/

encouraged. For more info or to

LCSW, Ph.D. Members: $25; $40

sign up, please contact Kathy

for non-members. Call 568.1618 or

Grimaldi at kg9587@gmail.com.

visit WestfieldBiz.org for registration.

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FALL FEST

FALL CHILDREN'S TOY & BOOK SALE

5–8 p.m. Registration starts at

Westfield Anthenaeum

Westfield. Great opportunity to give

party on the farm. HOT MESS –

Each day, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. It’s back:

back! For information on event spon-

BOSTON ROCK returns, Boston's

the annual Fall Children’s Toy & Book

sorship, please contact Rebecca at

No. 1 party band! Tickets at

Sale! Quickly becoming a tradition,

director@westfieldfoodpantry.org.

Eventbrite.com.

all proceeds from this fall sales event

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Westfield River Brewing Company

2 p.m. Save the date! Fifth Annual

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fun. Hosted by WOW.

19 FILL THE PANTRY WALK Westfield Food Pantry

5 p.m. Serving those in need in

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gymnasium of the high school. All

SECOND ANNUAL FARM PARADE

charge. Visit StMSaints.org for an

high school-aged students from our region are invited to attend, free of

Southwick

updated list of the colleges who will

2 p.m. All surrounding areas invited to

be in attendance.

and ends at the Town Hall with an Award Ceremony and Tractor Display at Prifti Park. Registration is now open for tractors, farm animals and household pets! SouthwickCivicFund. org/farm-parade

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cars, dance in a flash mob, hear

SPECTACULAR HALLOWEEN BALL

413.572.1122 to decorate a car and be

the Witches of Westfield perform and win prizes! Contact ASDC at part of the fun!

All Stars Dance Center

1–4 p.m. Wear your favorite cos-

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dancing, crafts, Halloween games,

AFTER 5 CONNECTION

king or queen! $25 members; $30

tricks and treats. We will be decorating a trick-or-treat bag fit for a

East Mountain Country Club

non-members.

5–7

413.572.1122 to register.

Greater

Westfield

Call

ASDC

at

Chamber of Commerce is hosting Business Networking Event. Free to all who attend!

Westfield Funeral Home

or-treat from amazingly decorated

tume and join us for an afternoon of

p.m.

ASDC ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT 1–3 p.m. Wear your costume, trunk-

participate! Rain Date is Oct. 27! The parade starts at Coes Hill/Rt 10/202

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30 TEEN HAUNTED GINGERBREAD HOUSES Southwick Public Library

2:30–3:30 p.m. Put a terrifying spin on this holiday classic. See if you can make the scariest gingerbread house

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using the supplies given. No registration needed. All materials provided.

Grades 7–12.

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FREE COMMUNITY WOD

FIFTH ANNUAL ST. MARY'S COLLEGE FAIR

Community Workout of the Day.

We are always accepting submissions

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for events you'd like to see included

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

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3.

4.

More About Candice 5.

AS A BUSY MOM AND WIFE, THESE ARE THE ESSENTIALS I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT

6.

WHO CANDICE BERUBE 7.

WHAT OWNER OF WESTFIELD LIFESTYLE WHERE WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS

1. Oakley Aviators – My go-to for fashion and function 2. Reebok Nanos – My favorite sneakers to use during and after a workout—and they come in so many fun colors!

3. S'Well Bottle – A "cool" way to stay hydrated when out and about 4. Clementines – You'll never catch me without my favorite on-the-go snack 5. Dooney & Bourke Tote – A must for work and play ARTICLE CANDICE BERUBE PHOTOGRAPHY KAT KATTLER

6. Cold Brew – My fave way to start the day, and served fresh at Circuit Coffee!

7. Pure Haven Essentials – These non-toxic cleaners work magic in a house full of kids and pets!

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SO MUCH MORE THAN A PLACE TO FIND. . .

Amazing Custom Built Cabinetry & Furnishings CREAM OF THE CROP FARM ••• ••• ••• •••

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WE SPECIALIZE IN CUSTOM KITCHENS

Design Build Install

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CUSTOM KITCHENS

Visit our stunning 7,000 square foot showroom brimming with beautiful kitchen displays and lots of handcrafted furniture.

Showroom Hours Mon – Sat 10:00 – 5:00

C O M E J O I N U S AT O U R KITCHEN WORKSHOP! We will speak to efficient kitchen design, amazing storage solutions, and explore countertop options.

OCTOBER 19th | 10-12pm I N O U R S H OW RO O M !

Enjoy a free home cooked meal and head home with a complimentary Exotic Wood Cutting Board ($60 value).

Please RSVP dan@countrysidewoodcraft.net

665 H U N T I N G TO N ROA D, RUS S E L L 413.862.3276

Take the short drive to Russell and plan to stay awhile - it's so much more than just a woodshop! Visit the bakery and farms, and visit the store packed with organic foods.