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January is for Health & Wellness

January 2024 PUBLISHER

Candice Berube | candice.berube@citylifestyle.com 413-519-6752 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Lisa Queenin, Madeline LeBlanc, Jennifer Giffune

For many of us, this time of year is full of excitement. It presents us with a reset, new horizons and goals to pursue. But for others, January can be a reminder of failed attempts from years past and the burden of expectation that this year will be different. We approached this issue from a mindset of not supplying quick fixes to check boxes in the short term, but inspiring our readers to invest in what is sustainable over the long haul. We wanted to share stories of business and local entities that will inspire lasting, realistic, long-term improvements to your physical, emotional and mental health. When it comes to anything in life - business, finance, food, home and personal health – it’s not what you do some days that move the needle - it’s what you do MOST days. For better or worse! For instance, taking a vacation every day would be financially and practically unfeasible, but taking a trip a few times a year is doable. Having a beautiful steak dinner with a few cocktails and creme brulee every night for dinner isn’t best for your health, but doing so once in a while might be fine! It’s not the sometimes choices we make, it’s the most of the time choices. So plan the vacation AND work to establish more regular rest in your work week. Join a fitness community or gym AND enjoy that dessert you’ve been wanting to try. It’s not what you do some days - it’s what you do most days that will lead to a more peaceful, filling and fabulous year. Here’s to you! We’re rooting for you.

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Featured

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Daily Dose Studio Empowering the community through movement

Enjoy Your Vacation Skip the guilt trip

Girls on the Run Western MA

Inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident

Savor the Flavor

A guide to find good local smoothies

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Departments

Daily Dose Studio owner Lindsey DaRosa.

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Get Active FITNESS

Eat Right HEALTH + WELLNESS

Happy Hour WELLNESS

Kid’s Corner HEALTH + WELLNESS

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Skin Care WELLNESS

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1: The Westfield Food Pantry volunteers are hard at work - homemade turkey stock. 2: Peter and the Starcatcher performed at Westfield State University. 3: Sourdough Dinner Rolls by B’s Breads sold at Chrissy G’s Bakery. 4: Vivid Hair Salon was collectively able to donate $2,600 to the Cancer House of Hope. 5: Visit 7Bs for their Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese. 6: Visit BudSuds Soapery’s NEW Candle Bar! 7: Visit Amelia Park Children’s Museum’s new financial literacy exhibit.

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8: Girl Scout Troop 40064 collected donations for the Westfield Food Pantry. 9: WG&E staff serve a meal prepared by WTA to the Westfield Community Table! 10: Flowers by Webster creates beautiful floral arrangements. 11: WTA’s Business Technology shop volunteered to help the Assessor’s office with a large mailing. 12: The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce holds their Annual Meeting at Shaker Farms Country Club. 13: Westfield Police Cadets held a Food Drive for the Westfield Soup Kitchen at Walmart. 14: With the parking lot completed, Vlad’s Pizza returned to Elm Street!

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Empowering the community through movement

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1. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR BACKGROUND.

I grew up in Southwick and ventured through various places during my late teens and early twenties. Life led me to discover a fitness studio that ignited my passion for fitness, and being able to bring that passion back to my hometown is one of life’s greatest gifts. Welcoming lifelong friends into my studio has been both a blessing and a lot of fun!I’ve been teaching group fitness for over 8 years now, and it has consistently been the spark that lights up my life, allowing me to focus fully on the task at hand. Over the past 8 years, I’ve dedicated myself to continuous education, completing multiple indoor cycling courses, a 200hr yoga certification, Buti Yoga certification, Baptiste level 1, NASM PT certification, and KBCU levels 1&2.

3. WHAT DOES DAILY DOSE STUDIO OFFER?

Daily Dose offers a variety of fitness classes, including hot yoga, indoor cycling, and kettlebell strength training, welcoming participants of all fitness levels. Additionally, we provide monthly workshops catering to absolute beginners seeking education before diving in and more experienced clients looking to refine their skills.

2. HOW DID DAILY DOSE STUDIO GET ITS BEGINNINGS?

During the COVID pandemic, I found myself working long hours at my full-time job, leading me to step away from teaching temporarily. Opening a studio had always been a dream, but it felt like an enormous dream. Without my teaching outlet and with the support of my partner, I decided to pursue that dream. I quit my job, formulated a plan, and with the support of friends and family, Daily Dose Studio became a reality.

4. WHAT DO YOUR MEMBERS LOVE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR STUDIO?

The studio’s overarching goal is to “empower the community through movement.” I’m proud to say that if you ask any client what

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they love about Daily Dose, the resounding answer would be our community. With the combined efforts of my instructors and clients, we’ve created a supportive environment that teaches each individual how to become the best version of themselves, both in and out of the studio.

5. WHAT’S NEXT FOR DAILY DOSE?

We’re expanding! More space means more equipment for strength classes, a dedicated room for yoga with added heat and relaxing vibes, and mirrors for our cycling classes to help you perfect that choreography!

6. HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE DAILY DOSE?

To experience Daily Dose, simply sign up through our website, DailyDose-Studio.com, and come try a class! We understand that nerves can be significant when trying out a new fitness studio, but we promise you’ll feel supported as soon as you walk through our door. 610 College Hwy, Southwick | dailydose-studio.com

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Enjoy your vacation SKIP THE GUILT TRIP. A new year means vacation planning time! Whether you are going to the mountains or the beach, you still have to bring your health issues with you. If you do your homework, the journey will be more relaxing and compatible with your health. Most people only focus on the time they are away, which is a mistake. Instead, do some work each step of the way. There are actions you can take well ahead of time, the day of and while you are away. To avoid the guilt trip most commonly experienced after the suitcase is back in the closet, complete step four – what to do when you get home. STEP ONE - WELL AHEAD OF TIME 1. Contact the airline/bus/train/cruise line and choose healthy meal(s). 2. Pick a place with kitchen facilities. 3. Research supermarkets near where you are staying. 4. Review restaurants in the area, so you know where you can eat healthy food. 5. Bring a belly bag for snacks. 6. Pack non-perishable healthy items you think may be difficult to find. 7. Practice portion control 8. Choose your treat days in advance; keep to 2 times/week STEP TWO - DAY OF, BUT STILL NOT ON THE WAY 1. Bring a reusable water bottle 2. Pack non-perishable healthy snacks (such as dried fruit & roasted unsalted/unsweetened nuts) 3. Pack healthy perishable items in an insulated bag (try low fat cheese stick or single serve hummus) 4. Eat healthy foods before you head out 5. Stay hydrated 6. Bring non-food activities

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STEP THREE - ON THE WAY 1. Eat your healthy snacks 2. Stay hydrated, limiting caffeine & alcohol 3. Eat slowly 4. Get moving (walk the airport) 5. Choose solid food instead of drinking your calories 6. Hit the local supermarket to get healthy foods for your room 7. Plan timing of meals & snacks 8. Use portion control, sharing with another person STEP FOUR – HOME AGAIN 1. Pat yourself on the back for healthy steps you implemented 2. Remember it’s okay to enjoy the foods you ate 3. Complete this sentence, “The next healthy thing I am going to do is _________” and get going! Vacations range from downtime to massively adventurous and everything in between. Don’t let your health interfere with these special occasions. Since your health issues can’t be left at home, embrace actions you can take to make vacationing a success from beginning to end. 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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INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

ROSEMARY SIMPLE SYRUP • 1 cup cane sugar • 1 cup water • 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary ROSEMARY PEAR MOCKTAIL • 5 tablespoon pear juice • 1 tablespoon rosemary simple syrup • 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice • sparkling water to taste

HOW TO MAKE ROSEMARY SIMPLE SYRUP Combine sugar and water in a pot and cook over medium heat. Cook until sugar is completely dissolved. Turn off heat and toss in rosemary sprigs. Cool Completely. HOW TO MAKE ROSEMARY PEAR MOCKTAIL Pour pear juice, rosemary simple syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling water. Add ice and garnish if desired. CONTINUED > JANUARY 2 0 2 4 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM / W E ST F I E L D

GRAPEFRUIT THYME MOCK TAIL INGREDIENTS THYME SIMPLE SYRUP • 1 cup cane sugar • 1 cup water • 1/3 cup fresh thyme GRAPEFRUIT THYME MOCKTAIL • 3 cups water • 1 cup fresh grapefruit juice • 1/3 cup thyme syrup • Ice

INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP: Combine water and sugar to a pot. Bring to a boil and then simmer for a few minutes. Remove from the heat and add fresh thyme and steep. HOW TO MAKE GRAPEFRUIT THYME MOCKTAIL Rim glass with sugar if desired. Fill glass with ice. Add 3 tablespoons thyme syrup to each glass and fill up with 1/2 cup grapefruit juice and approximately 1 cup sparkling water. Garnish.

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INSPIRING GIRLS TO BE JOYFUL, HEALTHY, AND CONFIDENT ARTICLE BY LISA QUEENIN

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WHAT IS THE BACKGROUND OF GIRLS ON THE RUN? WHERE DID IT GET STARTED? WHEN DID IT ARRIVE ON THE LOCAL SCENE?

Girls on the Run was established in 1996 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a team of 13 brave girls. The program's growth was remarkable, starting with 26 girls in the next season, then 75, and it continued to expand. In 2000, Girls on the Run International, a 501(c)(3) organization, officially came into existence. Locally, Girls on the Run Western MA, an independent council of Girls on the Run International, was established in 2015. We proudly serve over 1,800 girls annually in grades 3-8 across all four western MA counties, impacting the lives of over 9,000 girls since our inception.

WHAT IS THE MISSION BEHIND GIRLS ON THE RUN?

Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident through a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. The program fosters the development of critical life skills and behaviors such as managing emotions, resolving conflict, showing empathy, and making decisions. Additionally, it encourages an increase in physical activity. The program concludes with participants positively impacting the community through a service project and completing a celebratory 5K.

IT APPEARS THAT GIRLS ON THE RUN HAS BEEN GROWING. TELL US ABOUT THAT.

Since 2015, Girls on the Run Western MA has experienced consistent growth across all four western MA counties. In the past fall, we had 720 participants at 52 sites with 220 volunteer coaches. This spring, we anticipate more than 80 teams and 300 volunteer coaches. The end-of-season 5K event brings together participants, coaches, run buddies, and families, drawing a crowd of over 3,000 people. We remain committed to serving the whole community, providing financial aid to 65% of our participants and not turning anyone away for financial need.

HOW CAN WE GET INVOLVED IN GIRLS ON THE RUN?

We rely on the support of over 500 volunteers annually to deliver our programs. Volunteers can serve as coaches, board members, or assist during our 5K events. Financial support and in-kind donations from individuals and businesses in the communities we serve are crucial. Donations contribute to financial aid, running shoes for participants in need, coach training, curriculum materials, snacks, t-shirts, and make our 5K events possible. To learn more about participating in Girls on the Run, volunteering, or supporting the organization, visit girlsontherunwesternma.org.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF GIRLS ON THE RUN?

Research indicates that the 3rd to 8th grade period is critical for girls, as self-confidence starts to decline by age 9, and 50% of girls aged 10 to 13 experience bullying. Physical activity levels also decrease significantly during this time, placing them at a higher risk for poor health outcomes. Girls on the Run addresses these challenges by empowering girls to recognize and activate their limitless potential. Trained coaches guide small teams of girls through 10 weeks of lessons that promote social-emotional learning alongside physical activity. The positive impact of the program is evident to families and schools.

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Gordy's First Race 28 West Silver Street, Westfield | 11:00 AM The Boys & Girls Club, along with the volunteer organizers of the Westfield Half & 5k, host Gordy's First Race. Sponsored by ASignature Fence, Gordy's First Race is a 5k and 10k on New Years Day each year, in memory of long time runner and Boys & Girls Club supporter, Gordon Bates. For more info follow the link: runsignup.com/Race/MA/Westfield/GordysFirstRace. JA NUA RY 1 ST

Blood Pressure Clinic Southwick Public Library, 95 Feeding Hills Rd, Southwick | 4:30 PM The Public Health Nurse will hold a Blood Pressure Clinic on November 1st from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Southwick Library. Please drop in to have your blood pressure checked. Also, please feel free to stop in with any questions, concerns, or advice. Visit southwickma.org for more information. JA NUA RY 1 9 T H

Comedy Night Fundraiser for Western Mass Mom Prom Shaker Farms Country Club, 866 Shaker Rd, Westfield | 8:00 PM Get ready for the incredibly funny night full of laughter at another FunnyRaising Comedy Show to benefit the Western Mass Mom Prom. Doors open at 6:30. Show at 8pm. Raffles, cash bar, and 50/50. Tickets $25. Order Online jessmillercomedy.com/event/momprom. JA NUA RY 2 0 T H

THe Monday Project Knox Trail Inn, 1898 E. Otis Rd, E. Otis | 8:00 PM Eat, drink and be merry at the Knox Trail Inn. Join us for dinner and listen to some fun music by The Monday Project. For more information, please visit the Knox Trail Inn Facebook page. JA NUA RY 2 6T H

Changes in Latitudes Westfield River Brewing, 707 College Hwy, Southwick | 6:00 PM Come celebrate the life and legacy of Jimmy Buffett with us! This show is general admission with limited first come first serve seating. Hamels will operate a pop up kitchen before and during the show. Please visit westfieldriverbrewing.com for food and drink menus before the show. If anyone in your party has mobility issues, please call 413-579-8362 so we can accommodate. JA NUA RY 2 7 T H

Saturday Sounds: Jon Waterman Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm Street, Westfield | 1:00 PM Join us in the Lang Auditorium for Saturday Sounds! Singer and songwriter Jon Waterman engages audiences with a progressive approach to music that blends of acoustic rock, blues, Americana, and even world music, with the storytelling sensibility of folk music. To register, please visit westath.libcal.com.

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