Business Briefs
MSB welcomes McAuliffe as assistant branch manager Marlborough Savings Bank (MSB) has announced the addition of Christine A. McAuliff e as Assistant Branch Manager of the newest branch location in Westborough, which opened March 17. McAuliff e is responsible for the daily operations of the branch, as well as developing branch growth and cultivating customer relationships. She has worked for several area banks, most recently the former Westborough Bank. Her experience in all aspects of branch operations and her exemplary customer service skills are an asset to the new branch. She attended Quinsigamond Community College and also received her certification from the American Banking Institute. A resident of Worcester, McAuliff e is a volunteer for the Annual Walk for Cancer. She can be reached at cmcauliff e@ agreatbank.co AT&T opens new location

AT&T of Westborough and Shrewsbury is pleased to announce the opening another convenient location at the Greendale Mall, 7 Neponset St., Worcester, offering the same top notch sales and service as its locations on Route 9 in Westborough and Shrewsbury. Preview their ad for exciting specials each week in the Community Advocate. Stackable rings now at Joy-Den Jewelers Joy-Den Jewelers is excited to announce it now carries a collection of Stackable Rings. A way of self-expression through your jewelry, an endless possibility of creations can be used to stack with almost any ring, including your existing rings. Add some color to an all-white wedding set and be amazed by the change. Joy-Den also has wonderful ideas for promise rings; anniversary additions; and birthday, graduation and mothers/grandmothers rings (stacking of the rings symbolize the addition of a new member to the family). Stop in Joy-Den, located at 209 Main St., downtown Marlborough, and have some fun designing your own masterpiece. Escape Massage Center opens in Marlborough Escape Massage Center is now open in Marlborough at 11A Florence St. Owned and operated by nationally certified massage therapist Jeff Scott and his wife, Michelle, Escape features a staff of highly qualified professional off ering "exceptional massages at an acceptable price." The center also off ers great package deals and gift cards, and accepts cash, checks and credit cards. Look for their ad in the Community Advocate or visit www. escapemassagecenter.com for more information. Miss Tanya's hosts parent workshop

Christine A. McAuliffe

Miss Tanya's Longmeadow School, 25 Longmeadow Rd., Westborough, will present a workshop for parents, led by Tracey Bramley Goodwin of The Power Within, Thursday, March 27, from 7-9 p.m. Participants will gain a better understanding of why children do what they do, learn strategies for dealing with behaviors and get a glimpse of what is happening inside their child's developing brain. The workshop is free, but reserving a space is recommended. For more information, call Lil at Miss Tanya's or visit www.misstanya. com.

St. Mary's Credit Union sponsors MCDC seminars

St. Mary's Credit Union recently donated $4,000 to the Marlborough Community Development Corpora- tion (MCDC) to sponsor a certified first-time home buyer seminar in the City of Marlborough. According to MCDC Executive Director Trish Settles, the MCDC expects to offer an educational first-time home buyer seminar program to benefit low to moderate income families and non-English speaking families as soon as this May. For more information on the seminar, contact Marlborough CDC at fthb@ marlboroughcdc.org. St. Mary's headquarters are in Marlborough, and branches are located in Marlborough, Northborough and Hudson.

Michelle and Jeff Scott

Post Road Art Center announces show winners

The Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Rd. in Marlborough, has announced the winners of its "Open Juried Show." Over 70 pieces were submitted for the show, and Elizabeth Geller, Exhibitions Manager, Corporate Program, DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, judged the show. The 1st place winner was Susi Price, while 2nd place was awarded to Nan Rumf and 3rd place to John Daisy. The exhibition can be viewed through April 1, Monday-Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Also, Post Road Art Center has announced its next juried show is the "Creative Figure Show." Artist drop off is March 28 through April 3, with the opening reception April 10, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Registration forms are available at www.postroadartcenter.com.

Kensho Ryu offers kenpo karate classes for adults and children.

Kensho Ryu of Hudson now open

Off ering kenpo karate classes for children and adults, Kensho Ryu of Hudson provides traditional and family instruction for children and adults in a friendly atmosphere. A grand opening will be held Saturday, March 29, from 2-4 p.m., at 21 Main St. (the Cochran Building), Suite 3B, downtown Hudson. A dynamic martial art, kenpo karate combines the traditional and modern disciplines of kenpo and shotokan karate, while the name Kensho-Ryu is comprised of the first three letters of each of the original arts, KENpo and SHOtokan, followed by the word Ryu which, when translated, means "way." The art of kenpo karate is believed to be the first true martial art, dating back to the year 520 AD. For more information, see their ad in the Community Advocate or visit www.ksrhudson.com.