Are presenting COOKING MATTERS AT THE STORE. Newsletter Title. The Food Bank of Western Ma and Big E s Supermarket

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1 Newsletter Title The Chronicle Volume 9 Issue 3 March 1, 2016 Dear Friends of the Community Center, My apologies for not having a newsletter except in limited quantities in February. I had technical difficulties with getting them printed. You will also notice that the newsletters are being mailed in a different format. We are trying to cut expenses and still be able to have a monthly newsletter. Our annual Egg Hunt will take place on March 19th this year. The hunt will be held at Daley Field at 10 AM. Keep your fingers crossed that the weather stays warmer and no more snow appears. We are looking for lots of volunteers to come and help stuff the eggs on March 12th from 9 AM until Noon. Refreshments will be available for all of our helpers. If you can stop in for some time it would be gratefully appreciated. Robin Robin Bialecki, Exec. Director Egg Stuffing Party! March 12th, 9 AM until Noon There are 18,000 eggs to stuff for the egg hunt on March 19th. Please stop in and lend a hand. Refreshments will be served. The Food Bank of Western Ma and Big E s Supermarket Are presenting COOKING MATTERS AT THE STORE A guided grocery store tour to help families buy healthy, affordable foods! Wednesday March 16th, 10:30 AM until noon at Big E s Supermarket. Participants receive free reusable tote bag, a $10 gift card, a healthy recipe cook book. To reserve a spot call Diane Alpern at the Food Bank (413)

2 On Going Here at Your Center: Page 2 Tae Kwon Do Class Monday and Thursday from 6 to 8:30 PM Cost $5.00 per class Line Dancing Monday, 1 to 2:30 PM Friday 9:30 to 11 AM Landscape painting class with Carl Poole Bob Ross style of painting. $20. per class- March 15th, 10 Am to 4 PM 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 National League Mah Jong Groups meet from 9:30 AM to Noon. 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! 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) Community Care Kitchen Dinners Meals served from 4:30 to-6 PM Rolls & Butter, Juice & Coffee Served with all meals Pitch Club - Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 AM until Noon March 1st Spaghetti and Meatballs Tossed Salad Assorted Cream Pies March 8th St. Patrick s Day Celebration Corned Beef Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots Irish Apple Cake March 22nd Easter Dinner Baked Ham Mashed Potatoes Assorted Easter Cookies Carrots Easthampton Community Center Board of Directors meeting will be held Thursday, March 24th at 1 PM If you have any concerns and would like to be placed on the agenda, please call the office at

3 Page 3 THANKS FOR THE ALL STAR DONATIONS Travel News 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. To Trinity Lutheran Church, Christ United Methodist Church, and the Westhampton Council on Aging, as always the foodstuffs you donate help so very much! Thank you all who drop off foods at Big Y and Big E;s in the special collection boxes. Thank you to Donald Payson; Dave and Melissa Fagnand; Clem Couchon; Gene and Anne DeFilippo; Nancy LaFleur, Donna Cushing, A-Z Storage (David, Melissa and Thomas Boyle) and the Taralinkof family for your continued monthly support! Thank You to Tandem Bagel for their donation of bagels to our Food Pantry and thank you our new donor Bruegger s Bagels in Nor thampton for their donation of bagels each week. Thank you to all of you that dropped off coats for our winter coat drive The hundreds of coats collected have been distributed to many area families. Everyone that came for a winter coat received one along with hats, gloves, and scarves if they were needed. We have also received many blankets and quilts, that have been given to those in need to keep warm. Though there were some bitterly cold days in the past month, all that came to get warm clothing and foods left with enough to keep them warm if they had to be outside. There were many who dropped off bags of food anonymously as well. The Community Center could not service all of the people that are homeless or in need if it wasn't for your kind generosity. All of the clothing, blankets, and food that is donated is most gratefully appreciated. Thank You!!.March 10, 2016 Foxwood Casino Bus de- parts at 7:45 AM and returns at 6:30 PM $30 per person May 15, 2016 New England Aquarium and Quincy Market- Enjoy the new renovations at the Boston Aquarium then off to Quincy Market to visit all the street vendors and restaurants. There is something for everyone. $89 per person July 11, 2016 Newport Playhouse Lobsterfest! Whole Lotta Cheatin Going On A comedy about a Texas town where gossip is the major pastime. Lobster buffet luncheon, show pickets, bus and all gratuities $99. per person Departs 8AM returns 7:45 PM August 24, 2016 North Shore Music Theater presents Singing in the Rain. Luncheon at the Daversport Yacht Club. $159 per person includes luncheon, theater performance, bus and all gratuities. Trips are being added all summer, Please watch for new trips in upcoming newsletters. For more information please call Robin at the office (413)

4 Page 4 Our next Brown Bag pick up in March 1st. If you are a senior in Easthampton, Southampton, or Westhampton and are interested in receiving a bag of food each month please contact the Food Bank for more information at Happy March!! from Mary Newton ADD AIRLINE AREA ARTIST AWARD CANDY DANDY DEAR DECLARE DICTATE DOMESTIC DOWNWARD DRAMA DUTY EAT ENJOY ENTER ENTIRE EYES FEE FUNNY HAPPINESS HAPPY EASTER HOLIDAY HUNDRED LENT LOVELY MARCH MELODY NAVIGATE NO NOSE OTHERWISE OUTLOOK OVERBOARD PALM SUNDAY PLAYER POSSESS READY STATION SUNDAY TOURIST TRUE USA VOICE YES YESTERDAY YOU YOUR H A P P Y E A S T E R E A D Y U R L A O D R A O B R E V O E N T A L J R K O O L T U O M S D I Y M N A V I G A T E I E T R S E S E M D D Y D N A C S E E T R U S A R I R E T N E T R D O W N W A R D E T A T C I D Y T U D W U T O U R I S T C A A R E A O N O S E E F U N N Y Y U O Y E Y E S Y A D I L O H D E C L A R E E S U N D A Y Y O T H E R W I S E A T R A E D L O V E L Y E S S T A T I O N E R I T N E N O E N I L R I A M A R C H H A P P I N E S S D

5 Page 5 Easthampton Community Center Annual Egg Hunt Saturday, March 19th, AM Sharp Location: Daley Field Williston Ave, by the High School. The Bunny will arrive on the fire truck to start the hunt! Children up to 10 years old with a special section for children under age 4. Prizes available in each age category Look for special tickets hidden in the eggs for prizes! Hundreds of prize eggs! 18,000 eggs to be collected! Grand Prizes include: 2 Bicycles Gift Certificates to Mt. Tom Ice Cream Shop, Domino Pizza, Dunkin Donuts, and Subway Children age 4 and under may be accompanied on the field with an adult. Bring your cameras. There will opportunity to have your picture taken with the Bunny!

6 SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) Dick B will be available to answer all your health insurance questions. Please call Dick at to make an appointment. SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) Assistance is available at your convenience. Please call Dick at 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 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