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Vasey opens practice in Hudson Ann Vasey, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), has announced the opening of her practice at 21 Main St., Hudson. Vasey off ers adult, adolescent, child, family and couple therapy. She has over 20 years of experience and holds certifi- cations in both psychology and education. Each person's needs are assessed for an approach best suited to the individual, collaboratively a treatment plan is created. In addition to traditional therapy, Vasey offers EMDR for trauma, as well as Reiki and yoga to enhance work in stress reduction. Insurance is accepted.

Ann Vasey, LMHC, LMFT

Boxwell's hosts Holiday Preview Nov. 2-4

The Holiday Preview event at Boxwell's home décor, gifts and more will showcase great holiday décor ideas and thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Held Friday, Nov. 2, from 9:30-7; Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9:30-7; and Sunday, Nov. 4, from 2-6, a light luncheon will be served on Friday and Saturday and sweet treats will be served Sunday. Also, please note that Boxwell's will be closed Thursday, Nov. 1 in preparation for the annual event. Boxwell's is located at Continued from previous page

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122 Turnpike Rd., (Route 9 east) in Westborough. For more information, visit www. boxwells.com.

Beware of 'haunting' Halloween treats, advises Dr. Thalanki Dr. Thalanki of Family Orthodontics of Hudson is advising parents and patients to beware of "haunting" Halloween treats that can cause damage to braces. According to Dr. Thalanki, eating Halloween treats that harm a patient's braces may affect treatment length and results, just as if they weren't tending to oral hygiene or wearing their rubber bands. However, if orthodontic patients are careful, they can avoid damage to their braces and finish treatment on time and with good results. Recipes and tips are available online at www.braces.org. Contact Dr. Thalanki for a complimentary evaluation and free mouth guard at Family Orthodontics of Hudson, 118 Forest Ave., Suite 202, or visit WWW. BraceRUS.com for more information.

Northborough Chiropractic Center hold workshop Nov. 7

Dr. Karen Moriarty and the Northborough Chiropractic Center will present a nutritional workshop Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join Dr. Moriarty and learn how to maintain your ideal body weight, increase your energy and vitality, improve mental clarity and emotional balance, increase your health and resistance to disease, and slowing the aging process down, both internally and externally. Guests are welcome, but space is limited. Stop in or call to reserve a seat for the workshop. Northborough Chiropractic Center is located at 6 Maple St., Northborough. Look for ad in this week's issue.

LaRose Muscular Therapy to participate in health symposium

LaRose Muscular Therapy in Westborough will be off ering chair massages during the Health & Wellness Symposium to be held Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 6-7:30 p.m., at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. Hosted by B&B Aesthetic and Skincare and Apex Dental, the symposium will start at 6 p.m. in Tatnuck's special events room. Stop in for a chair massage and learn about the

latest and greatest" products and procedures in the modern aesthetic skincare and cosmetic dentistry. Please register by e-mail at dallor@bbaesthetics.com. See LaRose's ad in this week's Westborough page.

Free introductory dance class during November

Westboro Dance Academy will be off ering a free introductory dance class during the month of November at its studio, located at 35 Summer St. (the former location of Ms Kim's School of Dance). Look for the free class coupon in this week's edition of the Community Advocate. The dance studio is still accepting enrollment for ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics, pointe, hip hop and modern.