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A season for giving!

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In this month’s issue you will find the ultimate guide to a beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece and positive energy from Parallel Skin Spa. You will also see the dedication that Westfield Gas and Electric puts in to helping our community. Lastly, join us in celebrating Real Estate Agent Joanne Papadimitriou’s fifteen years of serving the Westfield community! Let us all give thanks to the wonderful area we live in and take the time to appreciate one another this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving,

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THANKFUL THIS MONTH, WE CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING, A TIME TO REMIND OURSELVES OF THE BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS WE HAVE IN OUR LIVES. November is an opportunity to spend time with the ones we love during this holiday season and give more of ourselves to those around us.

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RU CK TINA D’AGOSTINO IS THE OWNER OF BLOOMS FLOWER TRUCK AND STUDIO. Flowers have always been her passion. After spending almost 20 years working in arts and entertainment, she created Blooms as a way to bring her love of flowers and events together. The pandemic has changed the way many of us shop and socialize and Tina is so excited to offer a mobile business that brings beauty and happiness to the community. She offers floral design for small and large events, pop ups, and special events. The Studio is now open on Fridays for limited hours and a schedule of floral workshops will be released soon. CONTINUED >

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HOW TO CREATE A CENTERPIECE

STEP

Consider the placement of the

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ease conversation? Or larger to

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Consider height and shape

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NICOLE GOLDSMITH HAS A FEELING HEART.

‘woo-woo,’ people are gravitating toward these ser-

That’s why, when this holistic esthetician opened

vices,” Goldsmith said. “In this corner of Massachusetts,

Parallel Skin Spa in 2017, she wasn’t content to focus

there are so many people who want more. The world is

just on her clients’ outer visage. Instead, with treat-

shifting. With everything that’s going on, people want

ments ranging from lash lifts to hydro facials, Goldsmith

something that’s going to work for them.”

greets each client with positive energy, focused intentionality, and honor for their most genuine selves.

Indeed, attention to energy is a part of everything Goldsmith does. At home, she dedicates 20

“I try to work not only on the skin, but on the soul,”

minutes of every day to Kundalini yoga, nourishing

said Goldsmith, a Southwick native who calls on her

herself with breathwork, positive visualization, and

skills as a licensed esthetician, Reiki master, certified

manifestation before breakfast.

yoga instructor, and sound healer to transform what could be routine age or acne management into an individualized, elevating, whole-person experience.

Now, the life she once only visualized for herself is quite real. In just four years, this 29-year-old business

Sometimes, Goldsmith begins a skin session by

owner has grown roots so deep in the community,

coaching a client through deep breaths, helping

she brought on two estheticians, Jessica Boisvert

them release the day’s baggage before sinking

and Stephanie Cordiano, to meet growing demand.

onto the bed. Other times, she leads with reiki

“Jess and Steph are wonderful team members,” she

or a sage smudge. Whichever approach fits a cli-

said. “They allow a fit for everyone. I’m the most

ent best, “I really like to connect to the person,”

soul care/skin care, Jess is the most results driven,

Goldsmith said. “During the whole facial, I repeat

and Steph is a mixture of both of us.”

affirmations for them in my mind, and I think that comes out through my hands.”

Goldsmith also transformed her spa - beautiful, post-and-beam rooms above Sheldon’s Ice Cream

Goldsmith’s brand of blending clinical skin care with

in Southampton - into a cocoon of caring spaces

nurturing energy work fills a need many clients never

with names such as “Starry Night” and “Sirocco,”

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crystal singing bowl. The movement released an expansive note that filled the room like a luxurious treatment rooms, two waiting areas,

zephyr before fading away. “To me, wellness

24/7 online scheduling, and a micro boutique

is something that starts internally, with your

where guests can purchase skincare products

energy; with doing things with intention.”

and distinctive gifts such as custom candles,

If you’ve ever met someone with perfect

funky jewelry, upcycled flannels, and gemstone

looks but bad energy, you know what Goldsmith

collections to attract blessings such as health,

means. Impossible to see yet impossible to

fertility, or companionship.

hide, energy is the accessory that makes us

Upstairs,

Goldsmith

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the

building’s attic into a bohemian-style loft. Welcomingly adorned with cushions and yoga

seem welcoming or distant, present or distracted, cold or kind. Goldsmith’s own energy is open, purposeful, calm.

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WG+E HAS BEEN MAKING WESTFIELD

It’s easy to take utilities for granted when

WARM AND BRIGHT FOR 122 YEARS.

all goes well. However, “When the power

Serving nearly 20,000 customers, this

goes out, we’re all immediately incon-

municipal utility buys power on the whole-

venienced,” Flaherty said. To keep that

sale market, then delivers it - at roughly

inconvenience to a minimum, “Westfield

7% below Massachusetts’s average price.

Gas and Electric has local crews, a local

In short, said Tom Flaherty, WG+E general

operations and call center, and local atten-

manager, “We provide local service at a

tion to tree trimming.”

lower cost, and all of our profits each year are fully reinvested in the community.” Flaherty is a West Springfield native who

When a storm hits or a pole goes down, help from people who live or work in Westfield is already here.

settled on this bank of the Westfield River

On occasions when nature really wallops

more than 20 years ago. For 17 years of that

us (remember that tornado and October

time, he served as an elected commissioner

snowstorm?),

to the Municipal Light Board. He was named

with the Western Mass Public Utility

WG+E General Manager last March.

Council, the Municipal Electric Association

WG+E

has

relationships

Flaherty’s background is in the vast world

of Massachusetts, the Northeast Power

of energy commodities, but his vision is

Association, and the American Public Power

entirely local. Whether it’s providing reliable

Association. Working with these entities,

utilities, sponsoring civic groups, bringing on

out-of-state and mutual-aid resources are

the Starfires, or supporting exhibits at the

readily within reach.

Jasper Rand Art Museum, “We’re committed

Of course, nothing makes gas and elec-

to being an integral part of the fabric of the

tricity quite so cozy as local broadband

Westfield community,” Flaherty said.

added to the package.

Furthermore, Flaherty said, “Nearly 100%

Since 2013, WG+E has invested approx-

of our incredible, talented staff live within 30

imately $22 million in delivering municipal

minutes of Westfield, and more than 50%

broadband through Whip City Fiber. “It’s

live in Westfield itself. We are Westfield. We

premium, reliable, local service with respon-

want to support our community the best that

sive support,” Flaherty said, describing his

we can by providing safe, reliable service.”

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your spine with inversion poses

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(with lots of local sips!), then leave the

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event with an amazing sign to decorate

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age of 10 must have a parent or guard-

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CONSCIOUS CONNECTION YIN TO YANG YOGA

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Parallel Skin Spa, 285 College Hwy, Southampton, MA

Co-hosting with Kaylie Daniels of Afterglow Studio. This night will ebb from heart openers to gratitude flow,

will be sent a zoom login the day of the event. 6:30 - 7:30pm. https://

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tion with ourselves, our community

The MELT Method is a unique

around us, and the earth beneath

self-treatment approach that uses

us. 6-7pm. parallelskinspa.com.

specialized soft body rollers and small

Annual Tree Jubilee starts November 25th and end December 8th. Visit www. westfieldonweekends.com for details.

26 DECEMBERFEST TREE JUBILIEE Roots Athletic Center,

MELT Hand and Foot Balls that are

181 Root Rd, Westfield

designed to relieve aches and pains

A wonderland of trees and wreaths

brought on by aging and active living.

that starts November 26th and ends

1ST ANNUAL FALL HARVEST CRAFT AND VENDOR EVENT

Reduce inflammation, ease chronic

December 8th. Please visit www.west-

neck and low back strain, improve

fieldonweekends.com for more info.

alignment, strength, and even your

Polish American Club, 139 Southwick

breath. 6:30pm, $15. https://www.

St, Feeding Hills, MA

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Join us for the 1st Annual Fall Harvest Craft and Vendor Event.this event will benefit the Liberty House for unfortunate veterans that need help coming back to civilian life. 9am-3pm. Visit the Polish American Club of Agawam, facebook page for more details!

MAYOR’S TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

GRATEFUL SOUND HEALING

Saturday from 6 to 7:30pm.

Park Square Pavilion

Join the Mayor on Small Business

Parallel Skin Spa, 285 College Hwy, Southampton, MA

The holidays can be stressful. Ease

into the week ahead with an open

THANKFUL HEARTS EVENT PILGRIM CANDLE

rather than rushing your way through.

Creative Arts Center

heart and open mind. Float your way through this wonderful time of year

DECEMBERFEST POPUP MARKETS Park Square Pavilion and the WOW’s

Enjoy each moment, celebrate each

Weekends

36 Union Ave, Westfield

moment, remember each moment.

December 18th. Visit www.westfiel-

Join us for our 20th annual thankful

Allow Nicole of Parallel Skin Spa to

donweekends.com for more info.

hearts event. We will have shop-

deepen your meditation practice,

ping, munchies, and good com-

11am-12pm. parallelskinspa.com

pany. Proceeds to benefit Westfield Food Bank. 6-9pm. Call 562-2635 for more info.

November

27th

27 HIGH TOPS AT THE SOUTHWICK INN The Southwick Inn, 479 College Hwy,

THANKSGIVING EVE SHOW WITH JUST GO WITH IT!

Southwick, MA

Rally's Sports Bar, 119 Meadow St

ALL AGES BINGO

at the Southwick Inn! Come enjoy

Westfield, MA

some amazing music along with awe-

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some food and drinks! The High Tops

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return to Rally's for a special holiday

are the areas best 70's/80s Classic

home! Join us and win prizes! Sign

show! 9pm-12am. Email rallyssports-

Rock band featuring Moose, Michael,

up and you will be notified when your

bar@gmail.com for more information!

Scott, Bobby, and CJ! 8pm. https://

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