Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services

10/26/2026

Explorations in Abstraction
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 12:15–1:30 PM
Springfield Museums
21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA
$4 | Free for members
Spend an afternoon with artist Amanda Barrow as she shares her insights and practice. Get to know the ideas, materials, and creative processes behind her abstract work. A painter, printmaker, bookmaker, teacher, and Fulbright recipient, Barrow has been creating art since the mid-1990s. Her work has incorporated everything from paper and canvas to cheesecloth and clay. During this illustrated talk, she’ll discuss how a piece often begins with an idea connected to a larger series, then develops through experimentation, intuition, improvisation, and spontaneity.
Barrow will share stories and slides from her work, with time for audience questions at the end.
https://amandabarrow.net/event/explorations-in-abstraction/

10/26/2026

https://www.nowakfuneral.com/obituary/Anna-King

Celebrate the life of Anna King and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

10/25/2026

Do something nice for yourself today!

Take a walk in the park. 👣
Spend time with a friend. ♥️
Decorate for fall. 🍁
Pick up your crafting. 🧶

You deserve it!

10/24/2026

Ready to carve a jack o lantern for Halloween? Do you save your pumpkin seeds and roast them for a snack? Pumpkin seeds have a good amount of minerals in them, making them a healthy byproduct of the spooky season!

10/23/2026

https://www.nowakfuneral.com/obituary/Edward-Rado

Celebrate the life of Edward Rado and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

10/23/2026

https://www.nowakfuneral.com/obituary/Walter-Klimkowicz

Celebrate the life of Walter Klimkowicz and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

10/22/2026

Do you like to make a difference in your community? Then this Saturday, October 24th is your day! For Make a Difference Day this year, consider volunteering at a food bank, giving blood, or helping a neighbor with their fall cleanup. Making a difference for others makes a huge difference for you by making you feel good about giving!

10/19/2026

When was the last time you checked your smoke detectors? We hope you never need them but want them to be functional should something happen. Carbon monoxide detectors can also be tested.

10/17/2026

A fall reminder: Check your home or the home of loved ones for potential tripping hazards. Falls in the home are a major source of emergency room visits. Get cords up off of the floor and make sure carpet lays flat. Remove rugs that might move or cause a trip. Consider upgrading a walker to a model that works better for a loved one.

10/16/2026

Feeling isolated? Sharing your story provides empowerment and connection. Whether you feel a need to connect in person or online, or just document your day, you will feel the benefits of getting it out of your system. Consider a support group suited to grief or caregiving or recovery. Get a journal going. Whatever suits you best is what we wish for you.