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Dodgeball, anyone?  (NEW -- join now !)

Let's get ready to  t u m b l e ! !   

The following is a message from Organizer Al:
"I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and now it's time to get into shape. Mark your calendars for the 12th of January so you can run off some of that excess weight. The games will start at 7pm so it would help to get there a little early so we can set up teams. We should have 3 and possibly 4 teams. Only 2 teams play at a time so there'll be time to socialize and rest between matches. Wear comfortable clothes---usually shorts and a tee-shirt are enough but sweatpants and a sweatshirt work if you get cold easily. The cost is $10 and the games will be at Allsports which is the big building at the Northampton Fairgrounds. Please let me know by the middle of next week if you will be coming or not so that I can get back to the Allsports staff. I'm looking forward to it."

Dodgeball Summary:
dates: January 12
time:  7 pm
cost:   $10
place: Allsports Center, at the Northampton Fairgrounds (website)
           41 Fair Street (google map it!)
           Northampton, MA
join!:  contact Al Cennerazzo at cennroy@hotmail.com or 586-3894
regularity: 4 consecutive Mondays, starting Jan 12
 

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AIDS CARE / Hampshire County

 

One of our fellow monoho-ers tipped me off about AIDS Care. Listings show an office at 10 Main Street in Florence, but I am also showing information about the organization through the Cooley-Dickinson website, which has a brief listing with contact information.

If anyone has any more information about this organization, or can report any positive experiences with them, please contact me here.

Details I was able to find:
AIDS CARE / Hampshire County
Contact: Court Cline, Volunteer Coordinator, 413-586-8288,
               or email at aidscarevols@cooley-dickinson.org
Web:       Cooley-Dickinson website listing

Academy of Music Seeking a Few Good Men

 

Our very own Matt Meers now works his magic at the Academy. Many members have already done guest gigs—volunteering at the candy counter, burning the popcorn, or just being ushers. If you're interested in helping out at any of their events, just send an email to the "Volunteer Coordinator" by clicking here.

We're sure they can find a spot for you at some upcoming events!

To see listings of all the Academy's upcoming events and shows, just click here: Academy of Music Theatre

Big Brothers Needed

 

Big Brothers of Hampshire County
has asked us to post this request:

"I wanted to let you know about our need for male mentors in Hampshire county. 80% of our waiting list are boys waiting for a Big Brother. The 'Littles' as we call them, are ages 6-16 and Big Brothers spend 3-5 hours a week doing fun activities together, such as cooking, taking a walk (Littles love to walk your dog with you), sports, art, boardgames, movies, events, even just sitting and chatting. It doesn't matter what you do as long as you are consistent."

"Most of our Littles come from low income single parent families. Any help would be appreciated. Please see our website and/or call me for more information."

Amy Summers-Hayes
Case Manager/Recruitment Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County
Bangs Community Center
70 Boltwood Walk
Amherst, MA 01002
413-253-2591

website: www.bbbshampshirecounty.org