Drop-in for a presentation by Jodi Ross and Joyce Szewczynski, followed by Q&A. Easthampton Neighbors is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) that matches local volunteers with senior members to provide support that is not available through other organizations. Learn more at easthamptonneighbors.org
“Easthampton Neighbors helps residents 55 years and over stay in their homes as long as they can. We are affiliated with the national Village-to-Village Network. We are dedicated to helping elders remain connected to their communities, with less isolation and more independence.” -EN website
Jodi Ross, Administrator/Program Coordinator: From her previous work with Birthday Wishes, Inc., Jodi brings to Easthampton Neighbors managerial and administrative skills. Her experience in the nonprofit world will be most helpful as EN moves to implement new programs and expand our volunteer and membership pools. In her spare time, Jodi enjoys crocheting (big time), reading and traveling.
Joyce Szewczynski, Board Member: Joyce is a retired professor of Spanish who has lived in Southampton with her family for 47 years. She was formerly Chair of the Humanities Department at Springfield College. She is a devoted member of Easthampton Neighbors whose leadership on the Board is essential to the organization. Aside from her volunteer work, Joyce enjoys traveling, reading, movies and visiting with family and friends.
Come have hot chocolate and use beautiful supplies to make garlands and paper chains to decorate the library and to bring home! Intergenerational program, all ages are welcome.
It’s a half-day for Easthampton Public Schools, join us and Easthampton Public Health Nurse, Chris Southworth, for some cozy craft time making things with paper hearts! We’ll start with a short storytime and then dig into making.
Between 10am-2pm when you come to the library you can also participate in a winter scavenger hunt, special crafts, and more, all led by our Teen Volunteers! Drop-in anytime in that window.
Join us for an Expressive Arts activity led by Gina Krosoczka! Through creativity and crafts, children will learn new coping skills. This hour-long program will consist of read-aloud, social-emotional activities, and an art project to empower children to move through today’s world more easily. This whole-brain workshop—engaging sound, movement, and visuals—gives children a toolbox with opportunities and ways to cope with today’s everyday challenges. Recommended for school aged children first grade and up. Registration is suggested, stop by the library, give us a call at 413-527-1031, or send us an email at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.