Exciting things are happening! Our first sponsors for the 2019 Beer & Wine Tasting are "pouring" in! Be sure to check out these wonderful companies who so graciously have helped to make this years event a success!
Please consider making a donation of books to our Little Red Bookshelf Program.
The Junior League of Greater Springfield (JLGS) is collaborating with Reading Success by 4th Grade for the “Little Red Bookshelf Program”. “The Little Red Bookshelf” program re-circulates gently-used children’s books back into the greater Springfield community where they are made available free for families to own.
We currently have seven bookshelves placed throughout the community at the following locations:
1. Hampden Probate and Family Court, Springfield
2. MLK Center, Springfield
3. High Street Pediatric Practice, Springfield
4. VOC, High Street, Holyoke
5. Holyoke Housing Authority, Maple Street, Holyoke
6. Holyoke Childrens Museum
7. Holyoke City Hall
If you are interested in donating books or would like to host a drop off location, please email jlgsreads@gmail.com.
We currently have seven bookshelves placed throughout the community at the following locations:
1. Hampden Probate and Family Court, Springfield
2. MLK Center, Springfield
3. High Street Pediatric Practice, Springfield
4. VOC, High Street, Holyoke
5. Holyoke Housing Authority, Maple Street, Holyoke
6. Holyoke Childrens Museum
7. Holyoke City Hall
If you are interested in donating books or would like to host a drop off location, please email jlgsreads@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events!
February 17 - Help us make dinner for the families at the Ronald McDonald House! This Sunday we will be making stuffed shells and other goodies for these very deserving families who would benefit from a home cooked meal. Please arrive for 4pm.
March 5 - TRIVIA!!! Let’s go out and put our useless information to good use! Bentley’s Bistro in East Longmeadow is hosting TRIVIA. Come meet us, we’re fun! Maybe you want to join our League and this is the event to get to know us and the impact we have on our Community. 7:30PM See you there!
March 8 - Board & Brush Fundraising Event! Join us for a fun night out meeting and chatting with JLGS members and learn more about what we do! Socializing and a DIY project to bring home make for a fun night out! https://www.boardandbrush/com/somers/events/fundraiser-for-junior-league-of-greater-springfield/
April 6 - Beer & Wine Tasting! Join us for a lovely day at The Wherehouse? in Holyoke from 4-7pm. Beer, wine, cider, and raffles galore!
April 13 - Reader to Reader book drive!! Check back for more updates!
May 21 - Annual Meeting, Longmeadow Country Club - keep watching for updates.
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An Interview with Lauren Percy!
1.) What is your role with JLGS?
Currently, I serve as the President of the JLGS.
2.) Occupation?
I’m a Special Education teacher for students in K-4 in Manchester, CT.
3.) Why did you join the JLGS?
I joined Junior League because I was new to the area and wanted to meet more people. My dear friend from college, Meghan, introduced me to the league and I’ve been involved ever since!
4.) Are you usually early or late?
Early! My softball coach in High School had a saying that always stuck with me: “If you’re early you’re on time, if you’re on time you’re late, and if you’re late, don’t even bother showing up.”
5.) Who inspires you to be better?
I don’t think I have one person that inspires me, but pieces of many different people. As I work with people and learn about others, I pull different characteristics and knowledge from each person. Those things combined help inspire me to be a better person.
6.) What’s the best thing that happened to you last week?
I heard one of the older students at my school speak for the first time. It was one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard.
7.) Where would you spend all of your time if you could?
I would love to spend time snuggled up in my bed with my kids, reading a book.
8.) What’s the title of the current chapter of your life?
Toddler and Baby - The Takeover Part I. I have a 3 1/2 year old and a 9 month old, so currently my life is non-stop! There are so many changes in the first year with the youngest that we are loving being a part of!
9.) What is your favorite part about the JLGS?
My favorite part is getting to know all the amazing organization out there helping people in our area. Being a part of an organization that can help partner with others and provide support for those in need is an amazing thing!
10.) Who will win SB LIII? Patriots or Rams?
Honestly? I care more about the food. Give me some nachos, pepperoni bread, wings, etc and I am happy! But, since I am a New Englander....Go PATS!!!
1.) What is your role with JLGS?
Currently, I serve as the President of the JLGS.
2.) Occupation?
I’m a Special Education teacher for students in K-4 in Manchester, CT.
3.) Why did you join the JLGS?
I joined Junior League because I was new to the area and wanted to meet more people. My dear friend from college, Meghan, introduced me to the league and I’ve been involved ever since!
4.) Are you usually early or late?
Early! My softball coach in High School had a saying that always stuck with me: “If you’re early you’re on time, if you’re on time you’re late, and if you’re late, don’t even bother showing up.”
5.) Who inspires you to be better?
I don’t think I have one person that inspires me, but pieces of many different people. As I work with people and learn about others, I pull different characteristics and knowledge from each person. Those things combined help inspire me to be a better person.
6.) What’s the best thing that happened to you last week?
I heard one of the older students at my school speak for the first time. It was one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard.
7.) Where would you spend all of your time if you could?
I would love to spend time snuggled up in my bed with my kids, reading a book.
8.) What’s the title of the current chapter of your life?
Toddler and Baby - The Takeover Part I. I have a 3 1/2 year old and a 9 month old, so currently my life is non-stop! There are so many changes in the first year with the youngest that we are loving being a part of!
9.) What is your favorite part about the JLGS?
My favorite part is getting to know all the amazing organization out there helping people in our area. Being a part of an organization that can help partner with others and provide support for those in need is an amazing thing!
10.) Who will win SB LIII? Patriots or Rams?
Honestly? I care more about the food. Give me some nachos, pepperoni bread, wings, etc and I am happy! But, since I am a New Englander....Go PATS!!!
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