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March 2022 PUBLISHER
Candice Berube | candice.berube@citylifestyle.com 413-519-6752 EDITOR IAL COOR DINATOR
March is our home issue, and you know what that means - spring cleaning & home improvements! We are so lucky to live in a community where we have so many great businesses willing to help with all of our home projects! Sometimes the renovation and home improvement process is hard to do by yourself, and that's okay! Don't worry - we have you covered! In this month's issue, we provided the best businesses to help perfect the vision you have for your home. Are you looking to remodel your space? A. Dorsey Construction & Remodeling, LLC, can help with all of your renovation needs! When re-doing your floor, it is hard to figure out which kind of flooring you want, whether it's white oak, wide plank, rustic grades, etc. However, Ponder's Hollow Custom Wood Flooring & Millwork will do a great job making your vision a reality. Let us celebrate Lisa Oleksak-Sullivan for achieving 18 years as a successful real estate agent! If you are looking to sell your home this spring, she will make the selling experience easy for you! And when selling your house, it is important to keep your lawn in great shape! A fresh yard will seal the deal, and who better to help you than Munn Brook Landscape! Lastly, don't forget to tag us @westfield_city_lifestyle in all of your Westfield and Southwick social media posts. You might just find your content or photos featured in our next issue!
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Education Corner
A yard refresh might be just what you need this spring!
24 A. Dorsey Construction & Remodeling, LLC The American Dream
30 Ponders Hollow - Custom Wood Flooring & Millwork Quality Custom Craftsmanship
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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.
River Valley Counseling Center, Inc., Opens New Office in Westfield River Valley Counseling Center, Inc., has opened a new office location in the Westwood Building at 94 North Elm Street in Westfield. The new office offers behavioral health services for individuals and families. This past fall, RVCC began offering school-based services within the Westfield Schools. Schoolbased therapy is outpatient therapy; however, these services are coordinated with the school to provide easy access to appointments for students and families and to assist with school-related problems as needed. rvccinc.org.
PNCU Promotes Sarah Mailhott to Vice President of Marketing Sarah Mailhott promoted to Vice President of Marketing. “I couldn’t be happier for Sarah” said James P. Kelly, President and CEO. “Her leadership style and vast financial services marketing experience makes this promotion a no-brainer. Looking back from the time she began at PNCU, Sarah has led our marketing efforts and continues to improve our marketing efficiency and performance each year. We are confident in Sarah’s continued ability to lead and grow our marketing efforts.”
bankESB Raises $39,000 for Local Food Pantries Matthew S. Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB, announced that the bank’s inaugural Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive raised $39,000 for local food pantries. The appeal is part of bankESB’s charitable giving program, called The Giving Tree. The bank invited customers, employees, and community members to donate funds at bankESB branches. All donations received were matched, dollar for dollar, by bankESB and the total divided among food pantries in Western Massachusetts communities the bank serves.
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Beauty and The Brow "I am beyond excited to announce the opening of Beauty and The Brow, Permanent Makeup Artistry! I’ve experienced immense growth over the last five years and am so thankful for every step of this journey. The world of Permanent Makeup continues to evolve, enhancing beauty and restoring confidence through reconstructive services. This studio will allow Beauty and The Brow to expand with new services, training and mentoring opportunities. Grand Opening information will be shared soon!" beautyandthebrowkelly.com, 627 College Hwy, #5, Southwick.
Once again, it is Kiwanis Auction time! Your support of the Kiwanis Auction benefits a wide cross-section of Westfield’s non-profit programs and services. Programs and organizations supported by Kiwanis include the Kiwanis-founded Boys & Girls Club in Westfield, Little League Baseball/Softball, Girl Scouts, adult high school equivalency classes, Kiwanis youth leadership programs – including Key Clubs, Builders Clubs and K-Kids Clubs in our public and parochial schools – and many others. Visit kiwanisauction.com to get started!
@HelloFoodReviews Dish of the Month Is your mouth watering just by looking at this photo? Mama Cakes does it again, creating my new favorite cupcake, Birthday Brownie Cheesecake. This chocolate cupcake is stuffed with sprinkles and fudge, frosted with a cheesecake buttercream, then topped with brownie, ganache, and more sprinkles! The cheesecake buttercream is to die for. I loved every bite! Message me on IG or FB @hellofoodreviews with your suggestion on where I go next!
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MUNN BROOK LANDSCAPE A YARD REFRESH MIGHT BE JUST WHAT YOU NEED THIS SPRING!
Justin Guilmette, Westfield native and owner of Munn Brook Landscape, makes a career of beautifying the yards of local homes. Justin graduated from WTA in 2008, and worked for the Union Ironworks in Boston for ten years, before opening up his business in November of 2018. Justin specializes in lawn rehab services, mulching and shrub installs, and new lawn installation services. Here’s what to expect:
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A. DORSEY CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING, LLC Owner Andrew Dorsey of A. Dorsey Construction & Remodeling, LLC, is providing people the American Dream – a safe, beautiful, and fulfilling space you can call home. He pridefully told us, “We are keeping the craft alive and helping homeowners pave the way to build their own American Dream. We don’t just build, we craft experiences and lifestyles. It’s not just about having a house with four walls; you live your life experiences in that place, and we get to help make it a home.”
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED? “I graduated from Westfield Technical Academy in Construction Technology at the top of my trade and was advised by my shop teacher to get a degree in Civil Engineering. While I studied Civil Engineering and Construction Management, I was working in the trade as much as possible. Once I graduated, I went right into commercial construction; I was hungry to gain experience and prepare for building something reputable of my own. After a few years of seeing the opportunities to help people overall, I knew it was time to build a business that could serve the community.” Not long after, Andrew started an LLC of his own and became fully licensed and insured in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
WHAT TYPES OF PROJECTS DO YOU AND YOUR TEAM LEAD? “I have a great team of employees that focus on the little things. We are personal, creative, and available. My team specializes in carpentry and is proud of producing high-quality projects and home remodels. From framing to finish, we take the lead to build or remodel your home or business; this includes new construction, additions, decks, kitchens, bathrooms, and more. People who are ready to make a change to their home and want to claim their dream, come to us. I feel we have the responsibility to address and understand their desires and concerns. We finish the job with a vision that has come to life and a happy customer.”
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? Andrew lights up when he talks about building. “Inspiration for my work is all around me. The people who know me the most can tell you it doesn’t take much to get me talking about the trade or a recent project that was exciting. Each project has a way of educating you in one way or another, and with my past experiences, I invest that knowledge into my employees and clients to help the most I can – such as offering a new idea to a client and helping with cost, so their vision can become
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a reality. This happens as my business and employees grow every day, and I’m seeing projects come full circle. That is what keeps me inspired the most.” Virginia Maldonado, Office Manager, described Andrew as a New England guy – “born and bred” – who breaks the mold of your stereotypical contractor. “Andrew is the type of builder you’re confident to have in your home and happy to share with all of your friends. He is as great a communicator as he is a contractor, and the entire team works hard to keep you happy.” Call (413) 579-2827 to speak with the office of A. Dorsey Construction & Remodeling and get started on your dream.
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Preparing families with dogs for life with baby! Join us on March 12th at 2 pm for one of the most important informational workshops you will ever attend. This 2 hour "humans only" workshop is being presented by Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Trainer Jill Haley Rose at Sandy Meadow Farm in Westfield, MA. Pre-registration required by emailing jill@pawsofnature.com or calling 413-642-5442. Registration fee covers 2 attendees.
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Gerry Lashway’s family was involved in woodworking since his great grandfather began Lashway Lumber, a custom sawmill, in 1954. Four generations later, Gerry, co-owner and President of Lashway Lumber’s sister company, Ponders Hollow, helps run the family business.
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WHAT INSPIRED PONDERS HOLLOW? “The lumber mill produces a rough product, and my dad, Gerald, envisioned an addition for the business – custom wood flooring and millwork.
It was an opportunity to expand on what we already do well. We go from harvesting the tree, to supplying the material. My dad saw the need in the community that my great grandfather saw.”
SO THIS IS TRULY A FAMILY MATTER. “My brother Larry and I grew up around the business. I remember having lunch on half days of school down at the mill, just hanging around. I knew this was something I wanted to do. I enjoy being able to work with them.”
WHAT PRODUCTS DO YOU SPECIALIZE IN? WHERE DO YOU SOURCE YOUR WOOD? “We work with residents and businesses. Flooring is most popular – white oak, wide plank, and rustic grades are a hit. For millwork, poplar is our biggest product; we use it to make anything from wall paneling to baseboards. Lately, custom countertops and butcher blocks are in demand. With that said, we have a dozen different species and grades we’re working with regularly. Most of what we do is a Northeast species, and we use as many local suppliers as we can. Everything is custom ordered and run for your job.”
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“We start with an understanding of what the customer is looking to achieve. Each project goes through four different sets of hands and eyes, making sure it’s matching the specifications. I’m working with the employees, walking through the plant, looking at flooring… it’s important to keep the quality and education going. Wood flooring has gone from flooring with carpet on top, to the true beginning stages of design – it’s now one of the first things homeowners choose. It can be matched with your furnishings. It’s like a big piece of furniture going into someone’s house, not just something you’re walking on, so attention to detail is crucial.”
WHERE DOES YOUR PASSION COME FROM? “Every day, I can find a new board I think is the coolest board I’ve ever seen. Each day is unique. I work with a great group of employees and people in the industry, including Westfield Technical Academy students, which is an awesome opportunity for both sides. We’re a small group of people that share a similar passion and mindset.”
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Lisa Oleksak-Sullivan 18 YEARS OF SUCCESS IN REAL ESTATE AND COMMUNITY
Lisa Oleksak-Sullivan is celebrating 18 years as a successful real estate agent, representing buyers and sellers on starter homes to million-dollar homes and everything in between. When you speak with Lisa about her career, she doesn’t focus on herself, but on her clients: “I make a connection with my clients, whether they’re buying or selling. My goal is always client satisfaction; I’m educating them throughout the process in order for their transaction to go as smoothly as it possibly can. Every transaction and every client is different – that’s what I love! I have no ‘typical’ client. No two days are the same in real estate. There are new challenges every day.”
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If you take a look at Lisa’s clients’ testimonials, you’ll see how driven she is and the lengths to which she will go for her clients. From young, first-time homebuyers, to those 55 and older who are downsizing, she helps everyone. Lisa’s background experiences lend themselves well to her current role. Prior to her career in real estate, Lisa was a paralegal in a law firm for 20 years. “Real estate was my favorite. In 2004, my children were old enough where I felt like I had the opportunity to transition to a new career. I brought all the knowledge I had of being
a paralegal to my new role. That knowledge and experience have been extremely helpful the past 18 years as I navigate challenges every day.” Along with her paralegal background, as a Real Estate Negotiations Specialist and New Homes Specialist, Lisa successfully guides both residential and commercial buyers and sellers in Western MA and Northern CT. For a seller, she will provide all services, including preparing and staging the home, to cutting-edge marketing technology. For a buyer, Lisa will meet and educate the client on the buying process prior to beginning their home search. She insists that the right education will ensure the client’s understanding of the process and a smooth transaction. Lisa was born at Noble Hospital in Westfield and was raised here. She is married with three grown children, and now five grandchildren! She remained in the area because of the great community; besides her day-to-day job, Lisa is actively involved
in Westfield. From serving as President of the Board at the YMCA, to co-chairing the Noble Hospital Ball, Boys and Girls Club campaigns, and Helmets for Hope, a committee that raised money for infrared fire-fighting helmets, Lisa is active in our area. “I love to be involved,” she said. “It’s easy to get involved here. Westfield is such a great community.” Lisa has received numerous awards and has many professional achievements, both for her volunteer work, including the Rotary’s Paul Harris Award, and for her real estate triumphs. She is the #1 Realtor in all of Hampden County and ranks in the top 2% of all licensed real estate agents nationally. To top it off, Lisa’s 2021 production was $24MM – $22MM in MA alone. Her career sales are over $223MM. When you ask Lisa about these accomplishments, she is humble, but restates that she simply strives for client satisfaction in every case. That’s what makes her Westfield’s #1 Realtor. To contact Lisa, please reach her at lisasullivan.info, 413-237-3394.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Lisa and Coldwell Banker network's capability and capacity is present not only in a local area transaction but across the States. In the past three years recent national examples where she has been the strategic leader include — • We needed a trusted and knowledgeable partner in western Montana for initiating the sale of a family Condo. DONE • We needed to understand medical commercial property availability and requirements for a recent healthcare franchise purchase. DONE • We needed a trusted and knowledgeable partner to sell “long ago” purchased land in Florida… DONE • We needed a multi-year arrangement for a multi-bed/bath condo rental in the Stamford, CT/NYC area that was petfriendly. DONE Lisa delivers performance. She holds herself and others accountable for performance results. Lisa creates the strategy to meet our needs, translates the strategy across the broad national Coldwell Banker Network and orchestrates the execution of the strategy. — Bob Paul and Family
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"Buying and selling a home can be overwhelming. For us, we were faced with an unprecedented market and our third baby on the way. She was knowledgeable, responsive, empathetic and encouraging. She always made herself available, day or night, text, email or phone ….. we never felt alone in the process. As I sit in our new home today, I still feel incredibly grateful that we had the opportunity to work with Lisa, and that our family can now also call her our dear friend."
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MARCH 2022
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Celtic Chocolate Program: A Celebration of all things Chocolate
6 ELM ST, W ESTFIELD, MA | 6:30 P M A cheerful program celebrating Ireland, Irish chocolate pioneers, lore, famous Irish foods, Irish poetry, The Book of Kells artistry, famous Irish authors and the history of the Claddagh. Samplings of Irish tea, Irish bread, and beautiful Irish Claddagh chocolates. Maybe a sing-along at programs end! Perfect for embracing Irish heritage all year round! Register at www.westath.org .
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Soul, Sound & Sisterhood
2 8 5 COLLEG E HWY, S OUTHAMP TO N, MA | 7 :0 0 P M Come to feel seen, heard, and held and stay for the friendships created inside of these scared spaces. This intimate class will give us the space and time to tune into the stillness within and connect to our intuition. For more information on how to register, visit parallelskinspa.com .
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Killer Queen - A Tribute to Queen @MGM Springfield
O NE MG M WAY, S PRIN G FIELD, MA | 8 :0 0 P M Killer Queen has been performing a tribute to Queen since 1993. The UK-based group has entertained sold out audiences across the world with their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and authenticity. With Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, Killer Queen recreates the powerful spectacle of the world’s greatest live band. Visit mgmspringfield.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment , for more information.
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The Tinkers At Sons Of Erin
2 2 WILLIAM ST, WESTFIELD, M A | 2:0 0 P M Join the Tinkers as we return to The Sons of Erin in Westfield. All your favorite tunes will be heard!! For more information, visit sonsoferin.com
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Mayor's Coffee Hour
WESTFIELD S PORTS MEN 'S CLUB , 9 5 F UR R OWTOWN R OA D, WE ST F I E L D, MA | 8 :0 0 A M Meet Mayor McCabe and get to ask your questions about what's going on in the City of Westfield. For more information visit members.westfieldbiz.org/events
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After 5 Connections
95 FEEDIN G HILLS R D. S OUTHWI C K, MA | 5 :0 0 P M After 5 Connections: Southwick Public Library at 95 Feeding Hills Rd, Southwick. After 5 Connections are networking opportunities for members ($10) and non-members ($15) of the Chamber. Registration is required. You can register at: members.westfieldbiz.org/events
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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in the city.
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Springfield Symphony Orchestra-String Quartet
6 ELM ST, W ESTFIELD, MA | 7:30 P M Westfield Athenaeum and Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra launch three concert chamber music series on March 10th. For tickets and more information, visit westath.org .
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St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
577 W ESTER N AVE, WESTFIELD, MA | 7 :0 0 A M Join us at our St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast at Scanlon Hall, Westfield State University. For more information visit members.westfieldbiz.org/events .
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All Ages BINGO
6 ELM ST, W ESTFIELD, MA | 3: 30 P M Come join us for some BINGO fun! A game played from the comfort of your living room. Register and pick up the cards at the Circulation Desk or email bblackburn@westath.org to have them emailed to you. Visit westath.org for more information.
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Whip City Wordsmiths
6 ELM ST, W ESTFIELD, MA | 2: 0 0 P M Meetings are open to anyone who wishes to sit in and discuss various topics on the subject of writing. New members are always welcome to join. Our youngest author is 13 years old, our eldest in her mid-80's. It is a group for all ages, all levels of writing, all genres and interests. Visit westath.org for more information.
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Teen Seed Bombs
95 FEEDIN G HILLS R D, S OUTHWI C K, MA | 2:30 P M Make seed bombs that explode when you throw them, flowers grow where they land. For students in 7-12 grade. March 30, 2:30-3:30. Sign up is required. For more information, visit southwickma.org/southwick-public-library/events.
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Chasing Ice Movie Screening
6 ELM ST, W ESTFIELD, MA | 6:0 0 P M A film about a National Geographic Photographer's artic adventure and an almost accidental examination of climate change. Hauntingly beautiful videos compress years into seconds and capture ancient mountains of ice in motion as they disappear at an alarming rate. Visit westath.org/ for more information.
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Mediterranean A SMART CHOICE FOR SENIORS The Mediterranean diet was originally conceived in the mid 1900s to reflect eating habits of countries like Spain, Italy, and Greece. The diet features healthful ingredients like olive oil, nuts, fruits and vegetables, fish, and whole grains. Following the diet has had scientifically-proven benefits for cognitive and cardiovascular health. The Mediterranean Diet’s extensive health benefits and convenience make it perfect for seniors.
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1. Following the diet’s food guidelines, especially when combined with regular physical and social activity, mitigates risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and makes a condition less severe if it appears. 2. The diet has been shown to slow cognitive decline. 3. The diet’s accompanying lifestyle elements, which include both physical activity and eating socially, work to enhance a senior’s quality of life. It is vital that seniors remain active and social, which helps reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. It can be hard for a senior living alone to cook nutritious meals, and to find quality opportunities for interaction and activity. These are reasons why Assisted Living can be a healthful and brain-boosting decision, especially if the assisted living community, like Armbrook Village where I serve as the Executive Chef, happens to offer Mediterraneanstyle menu options! While the Mediterranean Diet can be a great option for seniors, Armbrook’s award-winning Brain Healthy Cooking Program tweaks the diet to better benefit New England seniors, with modifications such as meals featuring locally abundant vegetables, low-fat dairy options for heart health, and whole grain breads made from white whole wheat. Changes like these make the diet more accessible to seniors and more appealing. Seniors and their families can find sample recipes from this program at AgeRight.org.
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