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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Candice Berube | candice.berube@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Where Would We Be Without You? WOW, WESTFIELD AND SOUTHWICK. How can it be that we are already nearing the end of the year? The holidays will be here before we know it, and pretty soon we will be writing out our 2021 resolutions.

Prior to the craziness of shopping and celebrating, we want to take this time to pause and reflect. This year has been a wonderful journey with all of you, and we are grateful that we get to create this magazine every month and connect with you

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and your family. Thank you for sharing your stories and for reading ours. Thank you for supporting the local businesses in our community, as without them, this magazine wouldn’t be possible.

Thank you for the community service you do and for every time you recycle something or play a small part in keeping our city clean and thriving. We are so proud of where we live, and we know it wouldn’t be the same without each and every one of you.

In this issue, we offer you the opportunity to reflect with us and spend some time being grateful for the people we have around us. Sure, planning a Thanksgiving dinner and traveling to see family can be stressful, and don’t worry, we’re here to help with some of the details. But don’t forget to look at each person around your table and remember how they have made a difference in your life. We wouldn’t be here without each other.

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16 Dancer's Image Always Meeting the Needs of Their Students

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Does our thanks giving, appreciation, and recognition ever fall into that category?

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Although given my career field, I would like it if it

health care in a safe and caring environment. As a

incorporated a plaque, clock, embroidered jacket or

team, we have adopted a motto of 'People First.'

vest, or stack of food filled gift boxes with THANK

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note of congratulations and appreciation can all go a long way. Or simply saying “Thanks for all you do.”

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Harissa - Tunisian hot chili pepper paste

THIS FALL FAVORITE IS INSPIRED BY A DIP THAT WAS SERVED WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AT A RESTAURANT IN NASHVILLE I USED TO VISIT WHEN I TRAVELED FOR WORK. The chef never would share the recipe but did let me know that it contained harissa. After trying for years, I replicated the recipe.

Harissa is a Tunisian hot chili pepper paste made with roasted red peppers, spices, herbs, garlic, and olive oil. It has a rich, warm, spicy flavor, and only a little is needed. You can find harissa in the spice or condiment section of most large grocery stores. You can substitute with sriracha sauce, which also has a spicy, peppery taste.

This recipe contains nutritional yeast, a deactivated yeast that is sold in the baking section or bulk section of grocery stores and health food stores. It has a sharp, cheesy flavor like parmesan. Try it over popcorn.

For a simple fall or winter meal, this cashew crema pairs great with roasted cauliflower or root veggies and a roasted chicken. To save time, reheat a sectioned rotisserie chicken in a pan with a little olive oil and a few lemon slices. You can also try this as alternative to hummus with veggie sticks or tortilla chips.

i n g re d ient s + 1.5 cup raw cashews (soaked or boiled) + 1 roasted red pepper (about ¾ cup) from a jar + 1 cup non-dairy milk (almond, cashew, soy, or other) + 2 tbsp nutritional yeast + 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp harissa sauce (use an equal part sriracha sauce if you can’t find harissa) + ½ tsp paprika + ½ tsp salt

i n st r uc t ion s 1. Soak the cashews overnight in cold water or boil them for 35 minutes. Drain.

2. Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. The texture will be like a smooth hummus or creamy peanut butter and has a pretty orangy pink color.

3. Use immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

4. Makes about 3 cups.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

ALWAYS MEETING THE NEEDS OF THEIR STUDENTS

DANCER'S IMAGE ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY DANIELLE BARTON

DANCER’S IMAGE OPENED IN THE FALL OF 1986,

years including donations made to the Kiwanis auction,

WHERE BETH LACIENSKI-DRUGAN WAS A STU-

and the local soup kitchen. We encourage our dancers

DENT AT THE TIME. She continued training and

to be involved in their schools and community.

teaching at D.I., and then went on to teach locally at 5 other studios. Over the course of seven seasons, she

WHAT MAKES D.I. STAND APART FROM OTHER

also worked as a performer, supervisor, dance captain,

DANCE STUDIOS IN THE AREA?

and professional choreographer at Riverside (the for-

Dancer’s Image has been a second home for me for

mer Six Flags NE). In the summer of 2001, she took

over 30 years. My goal is to continue to train high qual-

over ownership at Dancer’s Image when the owner

ity dancers in a professional yet comfortable space. I

retired. Beth is certified to teach by test through Dance

want my students and their families to feel as though

Masters of America. She is also an Acrobatic Arts cer-

they are in a place they can grow into their own best

tified adjudicator, and has judged dance competitions

version of themselves. Everyone that comes into the

for over 15 years for numerous national organizations.

studio is treated like family. It has been a saying for a long time “Once a D.I. always a D.I.” which is so true. I

WHAT TYPE OF CLASSES DO YOU OFFER?

am fortunate now to be teaching the children of some

We offer a wide variety of classes for ages two-adult.

of my former students. This is the type of family friendly

We have combination classes, tot classes, musical

atmosphere we strive to create. Westfield and the sur-

theatre, Irish step, Adult classes, as well as the more

rounding communities have some outstanding dance

mainstream class offerings in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical,

studios. I am lucky to be able to call most of the owners

Hip Hop, Acro, Contemporary and Modern. We are

my friends. All of the studios offer something a little dif-

always changing up our class offerings to suit the

ferent in teaching and atmosphere. The beautiful thing

needs of our students.

about this is that there is a right place for everyone.

I always encourage people to find the right fit for YOUR

WHAT DOES DI DO FOR THE COMMUNITY? D.I. dancers are very involved in community life. We have raised money for various local charities over the

family. Walk into the space, meet the staff, take a class.

Getting a feel for a studio first hand is the only way to really know if you are in the right place for you.

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" We have been open under the new guidance and protocols since June 8th. Our new session system allows for dancers to join at anytime, with no long term commitments. They can change classes for the different sessions or stay in the one they are in. They can take a break at busy times of the year. It is a completely customizable experience. I am always available by email or my personal cell phone to any parent at any time. I am happy to help you find the right fit for your dancer. " - BethÂ

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LOCAL’S CHOICE (CONTINUED)

TELL US ABOUT YOUR COMPETITION TEAM? The Competition team is an amazing group of young dancers age 5-19. We have such an incredible bond that is based on teamwork. We work very hard to ensure all of our dancers and parents see the value in team over individual accolades, and the dancers are incredibly supportive of one another. Our team dancers do not live their lives in the studio. Team dancers are not required to take all styles to be considered for a team. This allows dancers to customize their own training as they see fit with the advice of the teaching staff. This system also allows for our dancers to be involved in outside activities such as sports. We also have an elite track in our competitive program that is a little more time. The elite dancers are those that do wish to spend more time in the studio. There is not one particular award or accolade that I would say I am most proud of. I am incredibly proud of my dancers as a whole. We have done very well over the years. We have won nationals in both 2018 and 2019. We were awarded Top Studio, Top Choreography numerous times. We have been awarded Most Entertaining, as well inducted into ADCC Studio of Excellence by two different competitions.

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THANKFUL FOR 29 YEARS OF CANDLE MAKING IN WESTFIELD!

Owners Joe and Donna Shibley balance the retail and manufacturing business of Pilgrim Candle, and Donna’s profession as a Realtor, all while prioritizing their two children Mia 13 and Paul 18.

CAN YOU SHARE HOW YOU GOT STARTED?

Our first factory and gift shop were a rental in The Mill at

It was 1992. My husband, Joe, was facing a layoff and he

Crane Pond. Then in 1995, we bought a beautiful historic

was not sure what he wanted to do. Instead of interviewing

building on 36 Union Ave where we expanded our factory

in the job market, Joe spent his extra time in the public library

and retail store. Over the years, we expanded further; we

gathering information about candle making and material

had a store in South Hadley, a candle store in Chicopee, and

suppliers. After eight months of research and testing, he

our adjacent store at 16 Union Ave, another gorgeous his-

sold his first candle under the brand name “Pilgrim Candle.”

toric property once known as Hotel Bismarck, built in 1900.

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ARTICLE CANDICE BERUBE | PHOTOGRAPHY DANIELLE BARTON

Pilgrim Candle Co.

Over the years the Bismarck has provided opportunities for many seasoned and

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startup businesses including a photogra-

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pher, massage therapist, and art and dance studios, to name a few.

As a result of the bridge construction and diminishing economy in the earlier 2000s, we decided to consolidate our stores to the Bismarck Building.

Fast forward twelve years, and we are back in our original space in the Pilgrim Candle building at 36 Union Ave and customers are pleased. We look forward to celebrating 29 years of candle making in Westfield and look forward to this time as a reinvention of sorts.

donna's favor ite things:

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1: 22.95 Enjoy the Fragrance of the Thankful Season “Cranberry.” The sweet richness of our Massachusetts State Berry is sure to make a tangy impression.

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Get your brush in hand, and let go of your artsy side.

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3: 34.00 Sleek snakeskin look in this wristlet/crossbody. Pair it with other fabs in this collection.

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4: 69.00 Made in Spain, this beautifully handmade, painted pottery, has a unique design with a sharp inner texture made for grating garlic. Consider serving up a caeser salad and enjoy!

5: 32.00 Simple, but elegant cheese board with spreader. It’s the perfect gift for any occasion. More boards available in other great designs.

6: 8.95 Delicious PUMPKIN BUTTER prepared by a GREAT woman-owned company, JUST JAN’S! You will find more of her delectables in the store.

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7: 6.95 Honey and Almond Soaps from Australia. The aroma is wonderful, and they offer the benefit of enriched shea butter.

8: 24.00 Classy design from the Caroline Hill collection.

Other matching pieces are available.

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PILGRIM CANDLE (CONTINUED) 9: 325.00 Incredible transformation from old to new, using Dixie Belle paints: Vintage Duck Egg, Burlap, Pinecone and finished with Clear Satin Topcoat.

10: Our mannequin Amal is draped in a striking color palette featuring handbags, wraps, and ponchos by Caroline Hill. Our leather accessories come straight from Italy.

EXPLAIN THE “REINVENTION” OF PILGRIM CANDLE.

WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM PILGRIM CANDLE

When you are in business for a long period of time, you must

GOING FORWARD?

make several changes and modifications along the way. So, moving

We are excited to showcase new Seasonal fragrances and the

forward, we need to consider the current shopping habits and eco-

expansion of our home décor and fashion boutique. Fabulous gifts

nomic changes when planning. Offering customers new products is

are arriving daily with a focus on the experience of being at home

a good start. Our candle manufacturing business has been buzzing

offering specialty foods, fun kitchen gadgets, and the kind of cozy

with newer private label projects, while supplying my store and other

fashion you can wear in or out!

retailers with Pilgrim Candles.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE THE WHY SHOULD PEOPLE VISIT?

COMMUNITY TO KNOW ABOUT PILGRIM CANDLE?

Customers should visit Pilgrim Candle to find high quality scented

I have a new vision moving forward as I reopen and get settled

candles and unique gifts. Most importantly, I want our customers to

in. I want to revisit the days of old, in current times. The idea is to

experience a shopping destination where you can touch, smell, feel

remind people how special it is to shop small, local businesses,

and hear before purchasing. A place where you are greeted with a

as in years past.

kind voice and smile (under our masks).

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OUR TOWN

From left to right: Natasha Skorupski Dena Hall Denise Delisle Darci Furr Katrina Dziedzic Alyssa Pierce

ARTICLE LYNNE P. FEIZ, SVP, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | PHOTOGRAPHY DANIELLE BARTON

“HOW CAN YOU MAKE THE MOST OF

customers can harness their financial

That’s why the bank undertook a yearlong

YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE?” That question

power and build a successful future. Time

effort to understand what was most import-

is at the heart of everything they do at bank-

and again, customers say that this person-

ant to retail and business customers at

ESB, the $1.6 billion community bank head-

alized support—coupled with convenience

important milestones in their lives and how

quartered in Easthampton with 12 branches

and access to cutting-edge technology—

the bank’s branch employees were posi-

across western Massachusetts, including one

are the most important factors in choosing

tioned to deliver on them, while empowering

in downtown Westfield at 85 Broad St.

a financial institution.

those in the communities it serves across

So naturally that was the question this

“We feel strongly about helping custom-

150-year-old institution cared about most

ers achieve their hopes, dreams, and aspira-

when they recently undertook efforts to

tions and live life to its fullest,” said Matthew

INTRODUCING:

update their brand earlier this fall.

S. Sosik, bankESB’s president and chief

UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL

Western Massachusetts.

As a local community bank, bankESB’s

executive officer. “So we wanted to convey

According to Sosik, the new “Unlock Your

mission has always been to deliver indi-

how passionately our employees are about

Potential” brand identity introduced this

vidualized financial support that ensures

living out this mission.”

fall isn’t just another corporate tagline but

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THE POWER OF POTENTIAL BANKESB TAKES COMMUNITY BANKING TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL

According to President and CEO Matthew S. Sosik, bankESB’s mission is to help customers face their most important financial decisions with confidence and assurance—and in the process, unlock the power of their financial potential for themselves, their families, and their businesses. With the introduction of its new Unlock Your Potential brand platform, bankESB and its Westfield branch are demonstrating just what it means to have a community bank in your corner, helping you get where you need to go.

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“It’s about helping our customers through

cations, and signage that are modern, lively,

son-to-person payments, and more.

the most important financial decisions they

and represent those who live and work in

face with confidence and assurance,” Sosik

Hampden and Hampshire Counties.

“We have the same smart banking technology that bigger banks have to make banking in

said. “When we do that, we help our cus-

According to Executive Vice President

your busy life simple, secure, and literally at your

tomers unlock the power of their own finan-

and Chief Marketing Officer Dena M. Hall,

fingertips, but deliver them in a way that is con-

cial potential for themselves, their families,

the bank’s advertising will include three new

venient and accessible for everyone,” Hall said.

and their businesses.”

TV commercials on both network and cable

Also featured in the campaign is the

Sosik says that this commitment is rein-

television that showcase how the bank helps

bank’s commitment to giving back to the

forced by his employees’ local know-how

customers achieve important milestones in

neighborhoods it serves through its spon-

and passion for providing a customer-first

their lives, and will also feature the suite of

sorship and charitable giving program and

experience that helps each customer build a

innovative products and services that make

the Easthampton Savings Bank Charitable

unique and successful future.

banking convenient and accessible, such

Foundation. BankESB prides itself on CONTINUED >

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OUR TOWN (CONTINUED)

being a good neighbor, both through employees donat-

its original look and feel while updating the interior to allow

ing time in their communities and through the support

for a modern bank branch. While a carriage house was

of local non-profit, civic, and educational organizations.

relocated to Arrowhead in Pittsfield, the bank worked with

In 2019, the bank and foundation donated more than

a local architect to save the most historic parts of the site.

$337,000 to nearly 250 organizations in Hampden and

Many of the original walls, the original stairway, and several

Hampshire counties, and over the last five years has

of the most ornate windows were retained, and an addition

donated nearly $1.7 million. In Westfield alone, the bank

was constructed to nearly match the style of the original

has donated over $50,000 in just the last three years,

house. The result was a branch, opened in October 2007,

demonstrating its commitment to the town its done

that complemented and blended with the historic down-

business in for more than a decade.

town. Shortly after opening, the bank was honored with the

One of the beneficiaries of this giving has been Westfield on Weekends, an all-volunteer, non-profit orga-

Historical Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse by the Westfield Historical Commission.

nization that seeks to enrich the community with acces-

Today, the Westfield office has eight employees and

sible artistic and cultural events, programs and entertain-

offers a full range of banking services including safe

ment. WOW President Bob Plasse says his organization’s

deposit boxes. Vice President and Branch Officer Katrina

partnership with the bank began as soon as the branch

G. Dziedzic has managed the branch from the day it

opened in Westfield, and that over the years, bankESB has

opened and says that the town has embraced the branch

helped fund such Westfield traditions as the MusicFest

in part because of the care and concern the bank took for

summer concert series, DecemberFest, a holiday calendar

preserving the charm and integrity of the downtown.

of community activities, and, most recently, PumpkinFest,

“I believe the people of Westfield are our customers

WOW’s most popular event that attracts thousands to

today because of their ability to see past their initial objec-

Westfield in early fall. Plasse said that in addition to finan-

tions and realize that we are a bank that cares about our

cial support, the bank offered the organization space on

customers and the community and, while I may be biased,

the second floor of its Broad Street branch office for stor-

a wonderful bank to do business with,” Dziedzic said. “And

ing supplies and costumes for their programming.

I don’t know if it’s just urban legend, but I heard that our

“Katrina and her staff have opened their doors to us with grace and good cheer,” Plasse said. “WOW will be

branch may have been the site of the first flushing toilet in Westfield, so there’s that,” she laughed.

ever grateful to bankESB for being there for non-profits

Though located in an historic home, bankESB has

like ours and for helping us to foster and sustain a vibrant

continued to add new services and technologies that

community life for our fair city.”

meet the demands of customers looking for up-to-date solutions to everyday financial needs. That’s part of why

CELEBRATING 13 YEARS IN WESTFIELD It’s that commitment to community that originally brought bankESB to open a branch in downtown Westfield

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the Unlock Your Potential brand resonates, because of the bank’s ability to evolve and meet the needs of customers at every turn in their lives.

just over 13 years ago. At the time, Easthampton Savings

For bankESB, of course, the proof is in the pudding.

Bank, as it was known then, was looking to open its eighth

According to Sosik, the next phase of their brand evolution

branch location in western Massachusetts and had pur-

will showcase real customers who will participate by tell-

chased the Pearce House, an 1854 Italianate-styled home

ing their stories to demonstrate how bankESB helps them

on Broad Street in historic downtown Westfield.

in their communities every day.

When some residents expressed concern about the

“Our customers know that we’ll do whatever we can to

future of the historic home, the bank listened. BankESB

set them on the right path and help them thrive,” he said.

took 18 months to renovate the structure and to preserve

“I can’t wait to share their stories.”

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THE LOST ART OF T H A N K YO U NOTES ARTICLE AUBREY SEWELL

IN A DIGITAL WORLD OF EMAILS AND TEXTS, THE SIMPLISTIC, AND ONCE STANDARD “THANK YOU” CARD HAS FADED. Does that mean we are no longer appreciative and grateful for the nice gestures that are extended to us? Absolutely not! We are just caught up in those casual platforms of communication, that we don’t take the time to sit down and give the time and attention to craft our heartfelt thanks in a way that shows purposeful thought.

The written word is proof on a page and this is valuable for so many reasons. Gratitude spurns happiness, but thankfulness is tricky; the only way it is known is if it is verbally acknowledged. Writing it down is evidence of that feeling. Putting words on a page is also more intentional than shooting off a text or email. Communicating your thanks in the common, oversimplified fashion isn’t necessarily bad, but setting aside time be “old-fashioned” with pen and paper, demonstrates the value you place on what has been done for you. Plus, handwriting is an extension of who you are as a person. It breathes your life onto the page. It exudes your voice, your spirit and your message in a way that is uniquely yours.

With the holidays just around the corner, there is quite a fine line

HELPFUL “THANK YOU” TIPS Send a thank you within a week of receiving someone’s gesture Use “snail mail” Be specific: mention the particular item or action you are grateful for Be genuine Personalize it: colored writing utensils, hand-lettering, or cards made from family photos Think outside the box. If writing REALLY isn't your thing, send a video of you verbally thanking them.

between the gratefulness of Thanksgiving and the endless spending of money on the endless lists for Christmas for people who anxiously have the “gimmes.” It’s important to navigate those waters, to cultivate a giving spirit as well as an appreciative heart, and establish an attitude of thankfulness. Receiving such a novelty through the mail is both meaningful and memorable and sending a special gift like this is a blessing to both the recipient and the sender.

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donations and help make someone’s Christmas special. This is a ride in event

HEART-CENTERED MEDITATION EVERY DAY

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THANKFUL HEARTS 2020

Pilgrim Candle Building 36 Union Ave, Westfield

A special gathering of Friends and Family to support the Westfield Food

Westfield River Brewing Company, 707

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The first half hour includes a prayerful

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ticipants can sign-off or stay for sharing.

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thankful event! Special Guests will be

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PARTING THOUGHTS ARTICLE LIZ WALZ | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center

REFLECTING ON THANKSGIVING

“FOR ALL THAT HAS BEEN, THANKS. To all that shall be, Yes. “ -

watching a football game. With a contemporary gaze, we can

Dag Hammarskjold, former Secretary-General of the United Nations

examine historical injustice and participate in creating a more

Thanksgiving, a uniquely American holiday, like all cul-

equitable and compassionate social structure.

tural institutions is evolving over time. Traditionally a family

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holiday, today people share their Thanksgiving with friends,

ogy place a great value on invoking gratitude for emotional stability,

or chosen-family. Originally centered around a feast featuring

health and well-being. Perhaps you will be inspired this Thanksgiving

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and graces in your life. Such reflection changes us and in turn, the world.

Come and experience peace and tranquility along with our comfortable lodging and delicious home-cooked meals. We offer hospitality to persons of all faiths, cultures and lifestyles. We are committed to designing and hosting programs and retreats that foster holistic integration of body, mind and spirit. To book a retreat with us and for more information, please call us at 413.562.3627 or visit us online at: GenesisSpiritualCenter.org.

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