May 16th is “wear purple for peace day”. You might be thinking that this means world peace, well think again. This holiday was actually originated to encourage alien species to make contact with us. Rumor has it that aliens are afraid to contact us because they believe humans are too hostile. In order to encourage [...]
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We Come In Peace: Wear Purple on May 16th
May 16th is “wear purple for peace day”. You might be thinking that this means world peace, well think again. This holiday was actually originated to encourage alien species to make contact with us. Rumor has it that aliens are afraid to contact us because they believe humans are too hostile. In order to encourage [...]
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The Perfect Gift for your Mom this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Are you stuck trying to find the perfect last minute gift? Sure, you can buy her flowers or candy but how about something more meaningful and perfect for any age. I was browsing online to find a creative gift to give to my mom and I came across a Mother’s [...]
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Leave Food Donations by your Mailbox on May 11th to Stamp out Hunger
How would you like to clean out your cabinets and donate to a good cause without even leaving your home? Well there’s actually a way to do it! Saturday May 11th is the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp out Hunger Food Drive. Join in for the largest food drive in the country to help [...]
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4 Must Do Spring Cleaning Tips
The weathers warming up, your windows are open and the sun is shining. Do you know what that means…..time to have fun in the sun! Yes, but before you do that some spring cleaning is in order. Dust collects in your home during the winter and with the weather warming up you want to feel [...]
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What Can the YMCA Offer You?
With all this talk about the Holyoke YMCA this month, you might be wondering what else they have to offer other than a non-threating environment and a motivating staff. The YMCA offers a wide variety of health and wellness programs to accommodate families, adults, children and seniors….something for everyone! Aquatics The YMCA offers aquatics programs [...]
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Pet First Aid Awareness Month
April is “Pet First Aid Awareness Month” and those of you who own pets I’m sure you would do everything you can to keep your furry friends safe! The American Red Cross has declared April as Pet First Aid Awareness month to make sure pet owners are up-to-date on pet safety and what to do [...]
We Come In Peace: Wear Purple on May 16th
The Perfect Gift for your Mom this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Are you stuck trying to find the perfect last minute gift? Sure, you can buy her flowers or candy but how about something more meaningful and perfect for any age. I was browsing online to find a creative gift to give to my mom and I came across a Mother’s [...]
Leave Food Donations by your Mailbox on May 11th to Stamp out Hunger
How would you like to clean out your cabinets and donate to a good cause without even leaving your home? Well there’s actually a way to do it! Saturday May 11th is the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp out Hunger Food Drive. Join in for the largest food drive in the country to help [...]
4 Must Do Spring Cleaning Tips
The weathers warming up, your windows are open and the sun is shining. Do you know what that means…..time to have fun in the sun! Yes, but before you do that some spring cleaning is in order. Dust collects in your home during the winter and with the weather warming up you want to feel [...]
What Can the YMCA Offer You?
With all this talk about the Holyoke YMCA this month, you might be wondering what else they have to offer other than a non-threating environment and a motivating staff. The YMCA offers a wide variety of health and wellness programs to accommodate families, adults, children and seniors….something for everyone! Aquatics The YMCA offers aquatics programs [...]
Pet First Aid Awareness Month
April is “Pet First Aid Awareness Month” and those of you who own pets I’m sure you would do everything you can to keep your furry friends safe! The American Red Cross has declared April as Pet First Aid Awareness month to make sure pet owners are up-to-date on pet safety and what to do [...]
They Did And You Can Too!
As we continue to focus on health and wellness this month, it is only fitting that we share a couple inspiring stories of everyday people that changed their lives through diet and exercise; Cheryl Pasternak, and some of the YMCA’s own instructor’s journey to a healthy lifestyle. Cheryl Pasternak, Lynn’s daughter, is truly on the [...]
Take the First Step to Healthy Living- The YMCA
Our community focus this month is health and wellness and what better organization to highlight then the Holyoke YMCA. Are you one of the many people that want to lose their winter weight, build more muscle or simply get healthier but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. Studies show that about 60% of [...]
Holyoke Will “Light It Up Blue” For Autism Awareness
Each year April 2nd is named World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) to bring attention to autism, a disorder that affects millions of children and adults around the world. Last year Ross Insurance, the City of Holyoke, and many other businesses participated in the “Light It Up Blue” campaign for autism. This year, we will be [...]
The Coaches Fund: Upcoming Events
We have been bringing awareness to The Coaches Fund, a charity that Melissa Bail, a personal lines account manager with Ross Insurance is involved in. If you have been following us you know that there will be some upcoming events that will support The Coaches Fund and show devotion to Marilyn Higgins, who is the [...]




