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Volume 8 Issue 2 February 1, 2015

Dear Friends of the Community Center,

We were very lucky in the recent snow storm that we did not have power outages in the city. For those who are not aware, the Center will be a warming shelter if needed. The Center served breakfast and lunch to some of the hard working city employees that did such a great job clearing the streets during the storm. We are glad to help our community in any way possible.

During the winter weather please take a moment to check on your neighbors. I know it’s dark early and so cold we all rush home and run inside to get warm. If you have a neighbor that you haven’t seen outside, mail or newspaper n ot collected, please just take a minute to knock at the door and see that they are ok. We all need to help each other through the long winter months.

Our Valentine’s Community Diner will be held on February 10th– Make Sure to Wear Something Red! I am hoping the weather will cooperate and not bring us any snow that day so we can celebrate.

We will be holding a Valentine’s week Food Drive at Big E’s Super-market. Please help if you can by purchasing a bag of groceries for the Pantry. After the holidays, the shelves are always very empty. It takes thousands of cans each week to provide food for 900 families. Thanks for all your help!

Everyone has been so generous with their outgrown winter clothing that we have been able to find winter coats and warm clothes for all who have come in. Thank you to all who donated!!

Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! Always a special day for me as I married my special Valentine on February 14th (32 years ago)!

Robin

Robin Bialecki, Exec. Director

We’ve all enjoyed the snow, or maybe not, but

it is time to THINK SPRING!

The Annual Egg Hunt will take place on March 28th at Daley

Field. Let’s hope the

Groundhog gets it right and pre-dicts an early spring so we

can enjoy green fields for the Egg

Hunt!

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Community Care Kitchen Dinners

February 3rd

Beef Stew

Corn Bread

Apple Cake with whipped cream

February

24th

“Mardi Gras”

Chicken

Creole Rice

Corn

King Cake and Ice Cream

Meals served from 4:30– 6 PM Rolls & Butter, Juice & Coffee Served with all meals

Wednesday Morning

Ladies Group will continue to meet on

Wednesday morning from 9 AM to 11 AM.

We are always looking for new helpers to knit and crochet– stop

in and join us!

On Going Here at Your Center:

Tae Kwon Do Class Monday and

Thursday nights from 6 to 8:30 PM

Cost $5.00 per class

Line Dancing– Class Schedule

Monday 1-2:30 PM Friday 9:30 to 11 AM

Landscape painting class with Carl Poole. Bob Ross style of paint-ing. Class will be taking

a break for the winter months. The class will resume in March 2015 The class costs $20.00

plus supplies.

Clothing Closet

Hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 9 AM until Noon and

Monday, Wednesday evening 4-7 PM

Food Pantry/Gluten Free Pantry

Monday 9AM—Noon & 4—7 PM

Wednesday 9AM—Noon & 4—7 PM

Board Game Thursdays

Scrabble Club and

Chinese Mah Jong

Groups meet from 9:30 AM to Noon.

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) Meets every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 PM. Come and learn a sensible way to healthy living. For more information call Dolores at (413)- 203-1457.

Pitch Club - Monday,

Wednesday and Friday 9 AM until Noon

February 10th

“Valentine’s Party”

Baked Ham

Mashed Potato

Glazed Carrots

Assorted Valentine

Treats

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE

CLINIC will not be held in Febru-ary as Jeanne has fallen

and broken her arm. We wish her a speedy recovery!

THANKS FOR THE ALL STAR DONATIONS To all of our friends at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and Our Lady of the Valley Parish for their continued support for our Food Pantry. Trinity Lutheran Church, First Congregational Church of Southamp-ton, Ferry St. Package Store, Christ United Methodist Church, and the Westhampton Council on Aging, as always the foodstuffs you donate help so very much!

Thank you to Donald Payson; Dave and Melissa Fagnand; Karen Carr; Diane Geissler; Clem Couchon; Gene and Anne DeFilippo; Doug and Judy Purcell; Nancy LaFleur, Donna Cushing, A-Z Storage (David, Melissa and Thomas Boyle) and the Taralinkof family for your contin-ued monthly support!

Thank You to Tandem Bagel for their donation of bagels to our Food Pantry and to Small Oven Bakery for their wonderful donation of bread, croissants and scones. They are very much enjoyed!

Special thanks to Hilltown Collaborative School for a very successful Food and Coat Drive! They brought lots of great winter coats, hats, and gloves. Many thanks to all who have brought winter clothes to help keep everyone warm. Our racks are full, so please stop in and check out our Bo-Go Sale!

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Travel News

There will be no trips in February due to uncertain weather conditions

March 12th, 2015 Fox-wood Casino, Bus Departs at 8 AM and returns at 6:30 PM. $30 per person

April 2015 Newport Play-house. “When The Cats Away” When Mildred and Ethel are in Paris, their husbands invite a couple of sex kittens to visit. You can guess what hap-pens when the wives return home early! Show, Luncheon, Cabaret, bus, taxes and gratuity included. $102. per person

June 13th, Salem Light-house Cruise and Luncheon A guided cruise along the scenic coastline of Salem. Landmarks, legends, and wildlife along the 14 mile cruise, includes Marble-head, Beverly, Manchester, and Misery Islands. Lunch at Victo-ria Station and free time to enjoy Salem. $126 per person

August 2nd, Newport Playhouse Lobsterfest! Your favorite summertime lobsterfest. Luncheon, show, cabaret, bus, taxes, and gratuity included. The play is “Kill Joy”. Carol is being driven crazy by her ex-husband and his new wife who own a pasta restaurant. Matters get complicated when Carol has an affair with her hus-band’s lawyer! $124 per person Book early, this one will sell out!

Spring is coming and we are already planning the ANNUAL EGG HUNT

Mark your Calendars! March 14th, 2015 will be egg stuffing day at

the Community Center!

18,000 eggs/ 800 pounds of candy!

Clothing Closet News :

Bo-Go Sale

There are lots of great winter clothes

left Get a bag full for $3.00 and fill a

second bag FREE!

Winter coats, hats, scarves, mittens, and gloves

are free.

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Thursday, February 26th 10 AM to 3 PM

BURGER KING 113 Northampton St.

Friday, February 27th 1 to 6 PM

EASTWORKS 116 Pleasant St

Please call for an appointment 800-733-27267

Walk –ins welcome, appointments preferred

Happy Valentine’s Day from Mary Newton!

applause around Broadway dare

darling dear diamonds donate

done drunk end flowers fun

funny give handsome Happy Holidays

hearts household island kind

Lincoln’s B’day man melody over

private pure rent rings sharp

somebody Valentine’s Day wine

Washington’s work yes yours yourself

H V A L E N T I N E S D A Y Y

A B R O A D W A Y L O I R O E

P R I V A T E O N A M A O U S

P U R E M E L O D Y E M U R Y

Y O U R S E L F V E B O N S A

H O U S E H O L D A O N D N D

O A P P L A U S E D D D A N B

L M N A E T A N O D Y S R I S

I R R D A R L I N G I V E W N

D E A R S D N I K N U R D I L

A R E N T O V E R D O N E A O

Y N N U F G M E O S G N I R C

S H A R P S R E W O L F U N N

H E A R T S E N D I N A L S I

W A S H I N G T O N S A N D L

A Salvation Army representative will be available on Monday mornings,9:30 to 11 AM in the main hall, to help anyone in need with vouchers for clothing, food, and utilities.

Easthampton Community Center Board of Directors meeting will be held on Thursday, February 19th at

1 PM. If you have any questions or concerns and would like to be placed on the agenda please call the office at 527-5240.

Community Center Closings due to weather will be posted on our Facebook page, the website, and on local television channels. You are also welcome to call the office eat any time to check on cancellations at (413) 527-5240

Volume 8 Issue 2 February 1, 2015

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Fill The Pantry - Fill Your Heart

Food Drive

Purchase one of our Valentine Bags filled with groceries, receive your own re-usable bag as our Thank You!

$10.00 per bag

Each bag contains: Cereal, Soup, Pasta, Spaghetti Sauce, Tuna, Peanut Butter, Instant Potatoes, Vegetables,

Baked Beans, Rice, and a Loaf of Bread

Bags will be donated to the Easthampton Community Center Food Pantry

Bags are available for purchase February 8 - 14th

At Big E’s Supermarket, Union Street, Easthampton

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EASTHAMPTON COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 12 CLARK STREET, EASTHAMPTON

OFFICE HOURS : Monday through Friday 8:30 AM until 5:30 PM

Friday AM– Office closed to go to the Food Bank

FOOD PANTRY/CLOTHING CLOSET HOURS:

Monday 9 AM until Noon and 4 PM until 7 PM

Tuesday (Clothing Closet Only) 9 AM until Noon

Wednesday 9 AM until Noon and 4 PM until 7 PM

SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) Dick B will be available to answer all your health insurance questions.

Please call the office at 527-5240 to make an appointment.

SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) Assistance is available at your convenience. Please call the office at 527-5240 to make an appointment.

Fuel Assistance Questions ? Please call Community Resources and Advocacy, 17 New South St, Suite 116, Northampton

No Walk–ins Please make an appointment Phone 413 582-4237