We have collected 622 pounds of plastic film towards our goal of 1000 pounds for the fourteenth bench which will honor Lori Muse Gurney and the club’s 95th anniversary. To date, 11,769 pounds of plastic film (over 5.75 tons!) have been removed from the waste stream since we started this project in February of 2023, delivered to Shaw’s Supermarket, and heading to Trex Company for recycling. Please continue to bring your plastic film to the Springfield Town Library. NOTE: We need volunteers to help sort the plastic at the Library. For more info, contact Alan.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
September 23
Tirah Brothers
SHIP Coordinator for Senior Solutions
October 14
Rotary 7870 District Governor
Donna Deos
NOTE: Programs are updated on the club website.
The next board meeting will be at noon on Thurs., Sept. 30, 2025 in the conference room of Senior Solutions. Minutes of the board meetings can be found on the club website. All members are welcome to all board meetings, your input is valued, please come!
SERVICE ABOVE SELF
President Sue welcomed all to the September 16, 2025 club meeting held at the Springfield Area Parent Child Training Center. For the thought of the day, she offered this quote attributed to Theodore Roosevelt:“Do what you can, with what you've got, where you are."
NOTE: Although this quote is widely attributed to Theodore Roosevelt, he credits it, in his Autobiography, Chapter IX, to Squire Bill Widener of Widener’s Valley, Virginia.
The weekly prize of $6 was won by John who donated it back to the club. The big raffle grows to $113.
PROGRAM:
Lauren Ingersoll gave an update about the progress at the Chester Teen Center. Thanks to her leadership, Chester teens now have their own safe and welcoming place to gather
“Our goal is to give young people a space where they feel supported and connected,” Ingersoll said. The center offers activities all designed to help teens grow while having fun.”
From art projects and music nights to tutoring and leadership workshops, the goal is to balance fun with opportunities for learning and personal growth. Ingersoll and her team also emphasize mental health awareness, making sure students know where they can turn for help and support.
Looking ahead, Ingersoll hopes to expand the center’s offerings, including career readiness programs, mentorship opportunities, and outdoor recreation partnerships. “This is just the beginning,” she said. “We want every teen in Chester to know they have a place here.”
Community involvement has been central to the Teen Center’s success. Local businesses have chipped in with donations, volunteers have offered their time and skills, and parents have shared their gratitude for a safe space their kids can call their own. “It’s really about the whole town coming together for our youth,” Ingersoll said.
As word spreads, more teens are showing up — not just for the programs, but for the sense of belonging the center provides. The Chester Teen Center is more than a building — it’s a testament to what happens when a community invests in its young people. For more information about the Chester Teen Center, click here.
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