West Brookfield Senior Center

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

Did you know your SNAP benefits may go further than you think? 🍎🥕🍽️

There are several programs available in Massachusetts that can help you stretch your food budget and access healthy, local meals and produce.

✔ Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) – Earn money back on your SNAP card when purchasing eligible fruits and vegetables directly from participating farmers.
✔ Farmers Market Programs – Many farmers markets offer SNAP incentives and matching programs to help you get more fresh, local food.
✔ Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) – Eligible SNAP recipients may be able to use benefits at participating restaurants.

Learn more:
🔗 Healthy Incentives Program (HIP): https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-healthy-incentives-program-hip-frequently-asked-questions

🔗 Massachusetts Farmers Markets Assistance Programs: https://www.massfarmersmarkets.org/assistance-programs

🔗 SNAP Restaurant Meals Program: https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-snap-restaurant-meals-program-rmp

A little information can go a long way. Explore these resources and make the most of your SNAP benefits!

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

We’re swooning at these gorgeous gorgeous strawberries! A few quarts are currently available in the store with more coming next week from Still Life Farm 🍓🍓🍓

Store hours: Tues-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm, closed on Mondays

06/14/2026

In celebration of June Dairy Month, our next feature for the International Year of the Woman Farmer in Massachusetts is Angie Facey of Our Family Farms Milk!

Raised by her parents, Meg and Bob Moschini, alongside her siblings on a dairy farm in Spencer, she developed a deep love and respect for their cows, the land, and the farming way of life. Growing up on a farm taught her teamwork, responsibility, humility, and instilled a strong work ethic that continues to guide her today. More importantly, her parents taught her the values of perseverance, integrity, and caring for both people and animals.

She received her B.S. in Dairy and Animal Science from Penn State and returned to Massachusetts, working as a dairy nutritionist where she met her husband, Randy. They married in 2004 and purchased her parents' herd to combine both family's farms.

For Angie, farming means being part of something bigger than herself. It's a way of life that requires hard work, resilience, and a commitment to caring for the land, animals, and people who depend on her everyday.

She is proud to honor the generations of women who came before her, especially her mom, who recently passed away this past March. She was one of Angie's greatest role models, having a sixth sense when it came to cows, knowing exactly what was needed when something wasn't quite right with them. She feels very fortunate that her mom was able to pass that instinct onto her and carries the lessons she learned from her and her dad in her work and life today.

Ultimately, she feels incredibly fortunate to make a living doing what she loves and advises to any woman thinking about getting into farming to not be afraid to jump and get dirty...there will always be people who think women can't do something but agriculture is one of those industries where you learn by doing so work hard, ask questions, and never be afraid to admit when you don't know something. Farming needs strong, dedicated women and there is always a place for them at the table, in the barn, in the field, and in the boardroom!

06/14/2026

Can YOU help? Every available 🐱 foster home is full, and more kittens are coming.

We're working to assist a challenging situation involving multiple pregnant cats and orphaned kittens who are too young to care for themselves. Right now, we urgently need foster homes to help these vulnerable babies get the care and attention they need.

If you've ever considered fostering, now is the perfect time. We provide support, guidance, and supplies. You provide a safe place for kittens to grow until they're ready for their next chapter.

Interested in learning more? Email [email protected] or complete a foster application today: https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/foster-care/

A few weeks of your time can change a life.

🙏 If you can't foster, please, please SHARE or TAG someone who might be interested. Thank you!

06/14/2026

In partnership with PetSmart Charities, is helping seniors care for the animals they love by delivering pet food and opening the door to vet care, grooming and other services. Pets fight loneliness, because pets are family, too. https://mealswhls.org/4elqVmf

06/14/2026

IMPORTANT BONFIRE CONCERT UPDATE

The West Brookfield Bonfire Concert has been moved to Tuesday, June 30, from 6:00–9:30 p.m. due to town budget and logistical considerations.

Like many community events, the Bonfire Concert relies on a partnership between generous sponsors, community donations, volunteers, and town services to make the evening possible. Given the financial challenges currently facing our community, we’ve made the decision to move the event to June 30 to help ensure the resources needed for a safe and successful event remain available.

We know schedule changes can be inconvenient, and we appreciate your understanding and support. Our goal remains the same as it has always been: bringing the community together for an evening of music, tradition, and fun on the Common.

We hope you’ll join us on Tuesday, June 30 as we celebrate another great West Brookfield summer tradition! 🔥🎶🇺🇸

06/14/2026

Happy Sunday everyone! Here are this upcoming week's activities:
Monday- Functional fitness-9a.m ($3)
Walking group-9a.m
Veterans Agent-10a.m
Canasta-12:30p.m
Tuesday- Tai chi-9a.m ($5)
Dunkin divas-10a.m
Varnum Funeral Home Seminar followed by lunch...SIGN UP NEEDED
Busy bees-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday- Walking group-9a.m
Medicare help with Ed Spater- 12:00pm
Pitch-12:15pm
Thursday- chair Yoga 9a.m ($3)
Life with Bill - 11:00a.m. SIGN UP please
Mahjongg-12:15p.m.
Friday - CLOSED for Juneteenth
Saturday- Open sew 10a.m
We hope to see you soon!