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star-spangled fun, from patriotic parades to awe-inspiring fireworks displays. You’ll learn about a husband and wife team that planted home and business roots in Westfield, and love to give back. You’ll discover the story of a local business woman thriving in the Westfield beauty industry. And, as we’re always looking to educate, make sure you read our inside back cover on how to identify the signs of a stroke. We’ve also included some clever ways to keep cool—from refreshing summer cocktails to our new Local Experiences Feature. We’re sure you’ll find something in this issue to get you in the mood for summer fun! As always, thanks for reading, and we’ll #seeyouaroundtown!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2021

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SUMMER ADVENTURE SUMMERTIME IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVENTURE! School is out, the weather is warm and we have vacation time to spend with our families. Make the most of this summer by exploring all our community has to offer. From the best spots to have a picnic to the perfect places to cool off in the water, there’s plenty of fun summertime activities to do as a family. Seize this season of adventure and make some memories!

WATERY WAYS TO STAY COOL + Bring the family to cool off swimming or kayaking at the fully lifeguarded Hampton Ponds State Park. + Hike up and cool down at Sanderson Brook Falls. + Whether it's swimming or boating, there's plenty to do at Otis Reservoir. + Fishing, sailing, kayaking and swimming are just a few of the things you can do on Nashawannuck Pond in Easthampton. + The Town Beach in Southwick is lifeguard-monitored and a safe and fun swimming option for the family.

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BEST PICNIC SPOTS + Hike Mount Tom State Reservation and enjoy a picnic lunch while taking in the view. + Visit Stanley Park with the family and pack a picnic lunch to share. + Walk the Ashley Reservoir trail and take a lunch break while enjoying the view. + Teaming with pavilions, playscapes, and recreational areas, Whalley Park is the perfect place to picnic with the family. + With a playground, walking trail, and more, Mittineague Park is the perfect locale for a quick picnic with the kids.

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES + Take the family out to watch a Westfield StarFires baseball game! + Grab some friends and enjoy live music at the Westfield Concert Series. + Activities abound at Look Park in Northampton! Pedal boats, playground, spray park, fields - the fun is endless! + Local attraction Six Flags New England provides fun for the whole family! + The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center is a fun-filled way to spend a summer day with the kids.

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ARTICLE ANDREA BUGBEE

SYPEK LAW & INSURANCE IS A NEW BUSINESS IN TOWN, BUT ITS OWNERS, RICH AND CATHY SYPEK, HAVE BEEN GIVING BACK IN WESTFIELD FOR 25 YEARS. College sweethearts, longtime Whip City residents, and devout Catholics, the Sypeks ground each day by attending mass together. After praying for a pathway to make their lives more purposeful, Rich decided to retire from his Springfield law practice and Cathy retired from her wealth management career. The couple then unified their talents by opening a Court Street law and insurance agency that blends the best of their skills, while granting them flexibility to focus on what they value most: helping others. Now, after 37 years of marriage, the Sypeks’ home, spiritual, and professional partnerships are wholly intertwined. “It’s an absolute blast,” Rich said, while Cathy amended, “People think we’re crazy, but we

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enjoy working together, and we work very well together. It’s like we’re

recently, she and Rich brought a national mis-

one brain. I’m thinking it; he says it. We complement each other.”

sion called “Laundry Love” to the community.

“At some point in life you realize you have been abundantly

On the fourth Wednesday of every month,

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yet ready to retire, “Now we have different goals in our lives – things

stays open from 5 - 7 p.m. as members of St.

that are rewarding, not monetarily, but on a higher level.”

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“We [wanted] to have time to do more community service work;

families and people without a home. The result,

more church work; the things that matter,” said Rich, who presently

folded into the overlooked comfort of freshly

serves as Westfield’s Police Commissioner. He’s also a St. Mary’s

laundered clothes, is dignity and care.

Parish eucharistic minister and a member of the Men of St. Joseph.

“This is the most fun I’ve ever had in my career,”

When the Sypeks aren’t drafting wills, closing real estate transac-

Rich said, his eyes bright with a smile. Business

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is better than expected and, he said simply, “It’s a

it’s their “higher level” goals that keep them inspired.

blessing to be a blessing to someone else.”

“This is what we like to do,” said Cathy, who has taught CCD at St. Mary’s for 20 years and cooks monthly for the Community Table. She’s both a lector and a eucharistic minister at St. Mary’s and, most

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makes sense then that, when she later yearned for a job she

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could wrap around her impossible schedule as a student and a

thought it was just going to be me and I was just going to do

single mom, this thirty-something launched her own business.

lash extensions,” Dumont said. But when COVID-19 closed the

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who specializes in skin and lashes. “You don’t usually start a

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Today, Glow employs three additional practitioners in an expanded suite, and it offers a full complement of accessory services including nails, facials, dermaplaning, brow lamination, lash extensions, waxing, teen acne treatments, and glycolic peels. “I wanted to create a place where people could get all those ser-

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I want people to look into a mirror and be like, ‘This is amazing!’”

I’ve met some really amazing people, and I’ve learned a lot about

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TUCKER’S RESTAURANT At Tucker's Restaurant, Chef Michael Anderson and his staff are ready to prepare a memorable and satisfying meal you’re sure to enjoy. Visit us for lunch or dinner in one of our dining rooms, our bar area, or even our outdoor patio, if you prefer. We also feature two banquet rooms. Location: 625 College Hwy, Southwick, MA, tuckersrestaurant.com Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 3:30-8pm, FridaySaturday 3:30-8:30pm CONTINUED >

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WESTWOOD RESTAURANT & PUB Whether you are celebrating the end of the workday with drinks and appetizers at the beautiful 54-seat bar, or enjoying a more intimate occasion in one of the cozy dining rooms, the Westwood Restaurant & Pub has something for you. Start your visit with one of their 24 beers on tap & experience delicious house specialties from the menu. Location: 94 N Elm St, Westfield, MA, westwoodpub.com Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-9:30pm EMMA’S EVERYDAY GOURMET

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Emma’s Everyday Gourmet is home to amazing home-

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at an affordable price. They offer dine-in, take-out, and

catering services so you can enjoy Emma’s delicious

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Hours: Monday-Friday 3pm-9pm Closed for vacation June 28th and will reopen July 15th Blackberry Margarita

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SKYLINE BEER COMPANY Skyline Beer Company is locally owned and run, focused on making quality craft beer and food. The Skyline family is constantly changing the menu, and you’ll notice a variety of beer choices and food combinations. Visit their facebook page and website weekly for menu updates and beer lists. You are bound to fall in love with their flavor combos and options! Location: 98 Southwick Rd, Westfield, MA, skylinebeerco.com Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 4pm-8pm, Friday 3pm-9pm, Saturday 1pm-9pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Students are encouraged but not

THE WESTFIELD FARMER'S MARKET

CONTACT: Gretchen Hohmeyer

The Episcopal Church of Atonement,

required to attend all three. These meetings will be on Zoom. ghohmeyer@westath.org

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14 TEEN GAME NIGHT

24 33 1/3 LIVE'S KILLER QUEEN EXPERIENCE

Greater Westfield Boys & Girls Club,

Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St, Westfield

28 West Silver St., Westfield

Play various games online with Olivia.

Registration required. For grades 5-12

Experience re-creates Queen's studio

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recordings live on stage including all

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the vocal harmonies that made the

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mances starting at 6 p.m. Organizers

93 Springfield Rd, Westfield

say spectators should bring a chair or

Join Susan Williams for a 3 part work-

Compete in teams to answer Harry

blanket, a cooler full of soft drinks and

shop to learn about what essential oils

Potter trivia questions. There will be

snacks and enjoy the music in the city-

and supplements can help our endo-

both book and movie questions. This

scape of downtown Westfield.

crine systems & our hormones. 6 pm

event will take place over Zoom and use

Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St, Westfield

Kahoot. You will need an extra internet

connected device (smartphone, tab-

KANE CHRONICLES BOOK CLUB THE RED PYRAMID

AFTER 5 CONNECTION

CONTACT: oeberli@westath.org

Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St, Westfield

We're so excited to have this month's

Students in grades 4-8 are invited

After 5 Connection at Bullen's Field.

to come to one or more of the

The Westfield Starfires will be playing

three Kane Chronicles Book Club

that night against The New Britain

Would you like to get in touch with

meetings this summer. Over the

Bees. Jon Berman will perform an

us? We would love to hear from you!

length of Summer Reading, we will

acoustic set from 5-7 pm. There will be

be reading all three books in Rick

a $10 fee for Chamber members and

Westfield using the Get In Touch link

Riordan’s Kane Chronicles.

$12 for non-members this evening.

and let us know what you think.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ACTING F.A.S.T. MAY SAVE A LIFE

ARTICLE JENNIFER GIFFUNE, R.D., L.D.N.

S T ROK E IN THREE HOURS, YOU CAN SEE A LONG MOVIE, DRIVE TO NEW YORK CITY, OR SAVE A LIFE. There is a three-hour window in which a stroke victim will benefit most from your help. Every 4 minutes someone in the United States dies from a stroke. Your knowledge and fast action may change that statistic. A stroke means the brain is under attack. The brain is the epicenter of the body, controlling everything from thoughts to heartbeats and breathing. There are two types of stroke, and

ACT F.A.S.T. IF YOU SUSPECT A STROKE FOLLOWING THESE STEPS: If you decide “this is a stroke”, – call 9-1-1. Tell first responders when symptoms started.

both are life threatening. Ischemic means there

The best defense is a good offense, so work on prevention.

is a blockage - usually a blood clot. Hemorrhagic

Quit smoking. Lose excess pounds and keep them off. Throw

means that a blood vessel is bleeding into the

on walking shoes since regular physical activity helps. Make

brain. Both types mean less oxygen to cells, so

healthy food choices such as whole grains, heart healthy fats

they can start to die. Anyone can have a stroke.

and low sodium foods.

The risk for having a stroke increases as we age.

Finally, certain fruit and veggies are linked with lowering risk

African Americans, Native Americans and Alaskan

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Natives are at greatest risk, followed by Hispanics,

tables, onions, leeks, and garlic.

then Caucasians. Having high blood pressure, high

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the stakes even more.

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THE MOST COMMON SIGNS OF A STROKE COME ON SUDDENLY AND INCLUDE: + Numbness/weakness in the face, arm or leg; especially just one side of the body + Confusion with language - slurred words, unable to find words, trouble understanding speech + Blurry vision + Trouble walking - dizziness, loss of balance/ coordination + Severe onset of headache

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Jennifer Giffune, R.D.N. is a freelance author, professional speaker, and nutrition counselor. Are you ready to make a change? Jennifer sees clients for nutrition counseling in Westfield and on-line. To make an appointment with Jennifer, call (413) 579-5450 or email her at jen@jenthedietitian.com

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