Holidays for Military Families
Connecting Point Contributor Carolee McGrath visits two local families who have family members serving in the military and will not be home for Thanksgiving.
Outstanding Young Philanthropic Volunteer Awardee
Robert Tremblay, a 10th grader at Minnechaug Regional High School, was awarded the Outstanding Young Philanthropic Volunteer award by The Western MA Chapter of The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) at a gala recently. He was nominated for years of mentoring and motivational leadership talents with youth at Link to Libraries. He also volunteers with other local charities like the Springfield YMCA, Food Friends Fun Group, Springfield Rescue Mission and St Cecilia Church.
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Christina’s House Follow-Up
Shannon Mumblo and Linda Mumblo from Christina’s House, a transitional home for women and their children to get back on their feet after homelessness, come back to give us an update on the money they’ve raised for the house itself, including a very generous donation from a Connecting Point viewer. They are very close to their goal. Joining them is Michelle, who is staying with Linda & thus no longer considered homeless in the eyes of the state. Lastly, we will discuss the Christina’s House gala on December 6th. RSVPs have to be made by Nov 30th.
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Quabbin Photographer Les Campbell
In the late 1940’s, Les’s passion for photography grew out of his first hobby of “birding.” It was his fascination with birds that drew him to the camera as a means of recording and sharing his enjoyment of their beauty. His search for photographic subjects quickly expanded to encompass all of nature, people and landscapes. Les Campbell has been photographing the Quabbin Reservoir most of his adult life. His work can be seen in his Sky Meadow studio in Belchertown as well as the Quabbin Visitor Center.
