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5 Friday State Rep. Polito Office Hours State Rep. Karyn E. Polito, R-Shrewsbury, will hold office hours 9-10:30 a.m. at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. and 11 a.m.-noon at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. Additionally, she will hold office hours Feb. 12, from 9-10 a.m., at Shrewsbury Towers, 36 N. Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. No appointment is necessary.
The Hanover Theatre Presents Irish Comedy Tour At 8 p.m., the Hanover Theatre, 570 Main St., Worcester, will present the Irish Comedy Tour, which takes the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub and combines it with a boisterous, belly-laugh trio performing live on the Hanover Theatre Stage. Come and laugh away the winter blahs! Ticket prices: $20-$24; $2 discount available. For more info, visit www.thehanovertheatre.org. Oak Middle School Coffee House Fund-Raiser
American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio Dance Party American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio will be hosting their next Dance Party from 7-11 p.m. at 52 South Quinsigamond Ave. (Maironis Park upper level), Shrewsbury. An all-levels quick step lesson will start the evening at 7, followed by general dancing. At 8:15, a special adult & junior formation performance will be presented. Admission is $15pp and includes lesson, general dancing, light refreshments and a cash bar. Visit www.americanballroomlatin.com for more info.
Pizza Nite at First Parish Church in Berlin Join First Parish Church in Berlin, 16 Central St., Berlin Center, for a Pizza Nite (this month’s special is Greek) from 5-7 p.m. Eat-in buffet or take out available. Cost: $7 adult, $5 child, or $20 for family of 4 or more. Includes pizza, salad, drink and dessert.
Musicians of the Old Post Road “Romantic Salon” Join the Musicians of the Old Post Road at 8 p.m. for a rare musical time capsule, “From the Romantic Salon,” an evocative evening of intimate chamber music for guitar, flute, viola, and cello by Schubert, Paganini, and others, with guest guitarist Olav Chris Henriksen. The musical event will be held at First Parish, 50 Cochituate Rd., Wayland. Tickets: $25, $20 seniors, free for kids. For more info or to order tickets, visit www.oldpostroad.org.
6 Saturday “Love Letters” at Hudson Public Library At 2 p.m., “Love Letters,” a play by A.R. Gurney, will be presented by Richard Clark and Lynne McKenney Lydick at Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St. at Wood Square. Set in the World War II era, the Broadway hit is a poignant look at life and love as told through the reading of letters between a man and a woman. Free and open to all. For more info, call 1-978-568-9644.
Hastings Winter Festival, Sponsors Sought The Hastings Elementary School Parent Group will host its annual Winter Festival and Silent Auction from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the school. Sponsors are being sought for the event. Those interested in learning more about sponsorships should contact Michael Badger at 1-508-753-9500 or mdbadger@badgerlegal.com.
Shen Yun at the Hanover Theatre At 7:30 p.m., at Feb. 7, at 2 p.m., the Hanover Theatre, 570 Main St., Worcester, will present Shen Yun Performing Arts. The show is an exhilarating and highly acclaimed blend of classical Chinese dance and music. Ticket prices: $27.25-$72. For more info, visit www.thehanovertheatre.org.
Post Road Art Center Sponsors “A Show of Hearts” To benefit Art beCAUSE, Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, will be hosting “A Show of Hearts” with a silent auction through Feb. 11. Closing reception is Feb. 11, from 5:30-8 p.m., with a snow date of Feb. 13, from 3-5 p.m. Visit www.postroadcenter.com or e-mail Randi@postroadartcenter.com for more info.
Liberty Breakfast in Shrewsbury to Honor Veterans The Shrewsbury Republican Town Committee will be sponsoring a Liberty Breakfast from 8-10:30 a.m. at the Veterans Inc. Retreat Center (formerly the Calvary Retreat Center), 59 South St., Shrewsbury. Local veterans will be honored at 10 a.m. Please join in with celebrating those that keep our country free. For info, call Amanda Riik at 1-508-791-0956 ext. 123 or Amandariik@veteransinc.org or Mindy McKenzie-Hebert at 1-508-736-7723 or MindyGOP@gmail.com.
Westborough High School Winter Carnival From 11 a.m.-4 p.m., the Westborough High School Student Council will be running the Winter Carnival at the Westborough High School, Main Street. Geared toward younger children grades K-6, the carnival includes activities and refreshments.
MEF Mystery Night The Marlborough Education Foundation will be presenting a Mystery Night from 7:30-11 p.m. at the Employment Options Clubhouse, 82 Brigham St., Marlborough. Program: “Annihilation by Innsbruck,” an interactive mystery party. Admission is $25 and includes refreshments. For tickets, contact Valerie Cowan at 1-508-481-0008 or vlcowan@comcast.net. For info, visit www.mefonline.org.
Westborough SEPAC to Sponsor “Snow White” At 2 p.m., Westborough SEPAC is happy to sponsor “Snow White,” presented by the Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre Troop Company. The event will be held in the Westborough High School auditorium, 90 West Main St. Tickets are $8 each and available at the door. Souvenirs and refreshments (nut free) will be available before the show and during intermission. More info can be found at www.westboroughsepac.org or www.kaleidoscopechildrenstheatre.com
Avalon Northborough Bone Marrow Drive Avalon Northborough will be hosting a marrow donor registration drive with the Caitlin Raymond International Registry from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 14 Avalon Dr., Northborough (1-508-393-0800). The drive will be located at the Leasing Office in the Resident Lounge area. Generally, healthy donors between the ages of 16 and 60 are invited to join. For donors residing or employed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, medical insurance may cover the cost of registration testing, but all eligible donors are invited to join. There are some medical conditions that may disqualify you as a potential donor and these include a history of most cancers, heart disease, insulin dependent diabetes and autoimmune diseases. If you would like to discuss a medical condition before registering, call the Registry at 1-800-726-2824 and ask to speak with a donor recruiter. Visit www.crir.org for more info about CRIR and how easy it is to register as a volunteer marrow donor.
SEF Community Spelling Bee The Shrewsbury Education Foundation announces its Adult Community Spelling Bee will be held from 3-5 p.m. in the Oak Middle School. Those interesting in forming a team should visit http://www.shrewsbury-edfoundation.org/ for registration details. The SEF is now offering a special reduced entrance fee of $100 for high school teams. Visit the SEF website for more info.
Walk with Green Marlborough Enjoy walking the trails of Marlborough in the company of a guided group the first Saturday of each month. The walk begins at 9 a.m. at the Desert, a 615-acre conservation land named for glacial sand deposits and a scrub pine forest. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water/snack. The walk is about 2 hours and 2 miles. Directions: from Route 20 in Marlborough, turn onto Concord Road by Firefly's Restaurant. Stay on this road 2.5 miles, passing the Marlborough Country Club golf course and Ghiloni Park on the right and then an old graveyard on the right you. Finally, there is a fork in the road and the parking area of the Desert is just before it on the right. For more info call Rick Boudrie, walk leader, at 1-508-481-0569 or visit www.greenmarlborough.org.
7 Sunday WCLT Program on Tracking Animals Westborough Community Land Trust will be offering a program on Tracking Animals from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Massachusetts Wildlife Headquarters. Snow date: Feb 14. Explore the wilds of Westborough in a search for animal tracks and signs at the Wildlife Management Area at the Mass. Wildlife Headquarters. If there's enough snow, you’re welcome to bring snowshoes for an afternoon of family fun. Open to adults and families with children ages 6 and up. Co-sponsored by the Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) and Broad Meadow Brook Audubon Sanctuary, the event is free to members of Mass. Audubon and Westborough Community Land Trust. Fee for nonmembers: $4 adult/$2 child, $8/family max. To register or for info, call 1-508-753-6087.
Foreign Films Festival at Shrewsbury Public Library The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library are pleased to sponsor a Foreign Films Festival at the library, 609 Main St., at 2 p.m. on the four Sundays in February. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Feb. 7 movie will be “Kolya,” 1996 Oscar award winner for Best Foreign Film. In Czech with English subtitles, “Kolya” follows a mid-fiftyish cellist and unattached lothario who unexpectedly becomes the guardian of a small Russian boy. Rated PG-13.
Chinese New Year Celebration at Mill Pond School Westborough’s Mill Pond School, 6 Olde Hickory Path, will be holding a Chinese New Year Celebration from 2-5 p.m.
Westboro Gallery Opens New Exhibition The Westboro Gallery, 8 West Main St., will be opening “Wish You Were Here – Landscapes Near and Far,” featuring pastel artist Nancy E. von Hone, Feb. 7 with a reception from 2-5 p.m. The show will run through May 2. For more info, visit www.westborogallery.com or call 1-508-870-0110.
8 Monday Westborough Girl Scouts Paper Supplies, Stamp Collection The Westborough Woman's Club is continuing to collect supplies through for a senior outreach program, with donations of stamps, post it notes, envelopes, note cards, pads of writing paper, etc. being accepted. The donations will be delivered to the Senior Outreach Coordinator at the Westborough Senior Center. Donations may be dropped off at the Westborough Town Clerk's office or by calling Judy at 1-508-870-1895.
2010 Friends Annual Photography Show The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library and the Assabet Valley Camera Club will present “The 2010 Friends Annual Photography Show” through Feb. 14 in the Marlborough Public Library’s Bigelow Auditorium, 35 West Main St. All interested area photographers are invited to enter. Registration forms are available at area libraries or at assabetvalleycameraclub.org. For further info, call 1-978-562 7241or 1-413-648-9663 or e-mail rajohnson36@verizon.net. There is a $7 entry fee for one or two works. A reception and Open House will be held Feb. 8 from 6-8 p.m. For reservations (admission is free) call Teresa Stefanski at 1-508-485-4204.
eBridge Montessori School Parent Group Tour eBridge Montessori School, 57 E. Main St., Westborough, will be holding a Parent Group Tour from 3:30-4:30 p.m., providing an opportunity to tour the school and learn about a Montessori education. The school is currently accepting applications for fall 2010 admission for ages 15 months to 6 years. For more info or to register, call 1-508-366-9288.
9 Tuesday Northborough Recreation 2010 Summer Camp Registration Registration for Northborough Recreation’s Summer Camps will begin at 8 a.m. in the Northborough Recreation office and on-line at www.northboroughrecreation.com. Register and pay in full before April 1 in order to take advantage of substantial early bird discounts; regular fees are in effect as of April 2. Camps include Club Assabet, Kid’s Discovery and Teen Scene. Non-residents are welcome to register for no additional fees. For more info, visit www.northboroughrecreation.com or call 1-508-393-5034.
Groovaloo at the Hanover Theatre At 7:30 p.m., the Hanover Theatre, 570 Main St., Worcester, will present Groovaloo. Based on the award-winning troupe’s true-to-life experiences and told by the dancers who lived them, Groovaloo combines the authenticity of A Chorus Line with the energy of Stomp as it embarks on a journey through the diverse world of hip hop dance. Ticket prices: $27-$38. Visit www.thehanovertheatre.org for more info.
Northborough Garden Club Meeting The Northborough Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. (location to be announced). Nancy Engel will present a program on “Lavender & Other Essential Oils.” To confirm meeting location, please call 1-508-393-8464. Further info may be found at http://gardencentral.org/clubs/february/.
Westborough Woman’s Club Meeting Liisa Jackson, Medical Reserve Corps, will discuss Family Emergency Preparedness at the Westborough Woman's Club February program. Jackson is the Massachusetts Region 4A coordinator for the state organization. During the presentation she will also discuss the types of products you should keep on hand for emergencies. The program will start at 1:30 p.m. at the Evangelical Congregational Church. A light lunch is served at 12:30, followed by a business meeting at 1 p.m. Guests are invited and should call Judy at 1-508-870-1895 for reservations. Membership is open to any woman age 18 and older from any community and programs are held October to April on a variety of topics.
Marathon Quilter’s Guild Meeting The Marathon Quilter’s Guild’s next meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church at 146 East Main St., Hopkinton. Please join the group for the reveal of its “Valentine Secret Challenge Quilts.” Guests are welcome. For more info, visit www.marathonquilters.com.
Whitney Place Caregivers Workshop – “Lessen Your Stress” Whitney Place Assisted Living Residences, 3 Vision Dr., Natick, continues its Caregivers Workshop Series from 10:30 a.m.-noon with “Lessen Your Stress” with Joyce Raum, BS, OTRL, caregiver advisor. Caring for others creates special concerns and pressures on caregivers; finding respite and relaxation becomes essential to maintaining a better-balanced life and improves our ability to respond. Free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Call Kelly Payne at 1-508-655-3344 ext. 3999 for more info.
10 Wednesday Marlborough Hospital Breast Cancer Support Group Meets A Breast Cancer Support Group will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Schwartz Conference Room at Marlborough Hospital, 157 Union St. The ongoing support group is facilitated by a nurse and provides educational and emotional support for women coping with breast and other forms of cancer. For more info, contact Sheila Courchaine, RN at 1-508-485-3757.
Oak Middle School Team 8 White Night From 5-6:30 p.m., students and faculty of 8 White wish to invite family, friends, and Oak Middle School staff to its annual 8-White Night. Projects will be on display and students will show off and celebrate their successes and talents. The interdisciplinary event will be held in the Oak Middle School cafeteria, Oak Street, Shrewsbury.
Marlborough Blood Drive The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive 2:30-7:30 p.m. at the Marlborough Masonic Hall, Main/Newton streets. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also welcome. For more info or an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
11 Thursday Post Road Art Center Closing Bid Party The Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, will hold a Closing Bid Party from 5:30-8 p.m. for its breast cancer fund-raiser. Snow date: Feb. 13, from 3-5 p.m. This year, 100 percent of all money raised will go to the ART BeCAUSE foundation. For more info, visit www.PostRoadArtCenter.com or e-mail Randi@postroadartcenter.com.
Economic Crisis Workshop Series of Central Mass Double Workshop The 7th workshop of the Economic Crisis Workshop Central Massachusetts will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. Topics will be “Financial Wellness in Economically Stressful Times” with Rick Shrier and “Basic Estate Planning to Protect Families” with Marvin Silver, Esq., LL.M. Admission is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit www.cbnaishalom.org/programs/gesherWorkshops.php or www.tatnuck.com for info.
Mothers & More Meeting Mothers & More of Assabet Valley invites local moms to a discussion entitled “Where Did Mama’s Mojo Go?” at 7 p.m. at Boroughs Family Branch YMCA, 4 Valente Dr., Westborough. Join the group for a lively discussion facilitated by Kim Comatas and Sarah Hofschire of sister chapter MetroWest Boston. Comatas and Hofschire will offer great ideas for rebuilding intimacy with your partner after having kids. Mothers & More is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers. For more info, visit www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org.
Celestial Stitchers Meeting Visitors and stitchers at all levels welcome as the Celestial Stitchers Chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America meets at 7 p.m. in the Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Shrewsbury. Learn new stitching skills and techniques or just enjoy some time to stitch with friends. For more info, call Donna at 1-508-560-9425 or visit www.newenglandregionega.org.
Fallon Clinic Bariatric Surgery Introductory Meeting Fallon Clinic is hosting a free introductory meeting for individuals who are interested in learning more about the bariatric surgery program at Fallon Clinic. Meet the bariatric medicine team, which consists of surgeons, psychologists, dietitians, physicians, a physical therapy coordinator and case manager. The meeting will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. in the 5th North Conference Room at St. Vincent’s Hospital, 123 Summer St., Worcester. Call 1-508-368-3190 or 1-508-852-6175 for more info. Parking will be validated.
Dancing for Musical Theater Workshop Begin the new year with all the right dance moves! Fine tune your sense of rhythm and movement in an intensive workshop on dancing for musical theater, designed to help teens and adults learn by doing. Michelle Holmes Mercier of Hudson is leading the fun workshop for area residents who want to improve their musical theater knowledge in the dance department. This is a good way to exercise and let off steam, while enjoying learning new skills with fun people. The River’s Edge Players offers this one-night primer at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St., Hudson in Room G101 from 7-9 p.m. There is a $15 registration fee to participate. For more info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call 1-978-562-1646.
Grafton SPEDPAC Program "Identifying Children at Risk for a Reading Disability, at Home and at School" will be presented at 7 p.m. by Kibbe Brown, Early Childhood Educator and Certified Orton-Gillingham Reading Therapist, in the Grafton Elementary School cafe, 102 Millbury St., Grafton. Find out how early an at-risk child can be identified; how speech, behavior and learning difficulties are related to reading; and why families’ reading and academic histories are important. For info, contact Laura Deneed at 1-508-839-9922.
12 Friday Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary “Sweets for the Sweet” Bake Sale Chocolate lovers alert! The Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary is having its “Sweet for the Sweets” bake sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria, 157 Union St., Marlborough. While the emphasis is on chocolate for Valentine's Day, there will be a wide assortment of others goodies for sale.
State Rep Polito Office Hours State Rep. Karyn E. Polito, R-Shrewsbury, will hold office hours from 9-10 a.m. at Shrewsbury Towers, 36 N. Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. No appointment is necessary.
Saint Michael School Motor Coach Trip to Foxwoods Saint Michael School invites adults from Hudson and local communities to join them Feb. 20 for a fun-filled day at Foxwoods Resort and Casino via luxury motor coach to and from the casino. Cost is $30 per person and due by Feb 12. Mail payment to Dorothy Forde, 5 Mayflower Dr., Clinton, MA 01510. Bus departure times: 9 a.m. from Shaw's Plaza, Clinton and 9:30 a.m. from Middlesex Savings Bank, Flanders Road, Westborough. Bus return times: 5:30 p.m. to Westborough and 6 p.m. to Clinton. For more info, contact Dorothy Forde at 1-978-852-9598.
13 Saturday Shrewsbury Boy Scout Troop Bottle and Can Drive Shrewsbury Boy Scout Troop 114 will be holding a Bottle and Can Drive from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave. Please bring your returnable bottles and cans to the Town Hall that morning. Proceeds of the drive will be used to send scouts to the National Scout Jamboree celebrating 100 Years of Scouting at Fort A.P. Hill near Fredericksburg, Va. this summer.
Contra Dance Worcester Contra Dance Worcester will be featuring Riverbend and Friends with Bill Fischer calling at Wesley Methodist Church, 114 Main St., Worcester. Beginner’s lessons at 7:30 p.m., with dancing from 8-11 pm. Admission $8, students $6, children 12 and under free. Family friendly, alcohol free. For info, visit www.worcesterdance.org or call 1-508-853-4351.
Snowshoeing For Families Sponsored by Broad Meadow Brook 10 a.m.-noon, Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Worcester will be sponsoring a program on Snowshoeing For Families (suitable for children ages 5 & up). Instructors will teach you how to use snowshoes and practice in a field before heading out onto the trails, as well as teach you how to look for signs of wildlife while enjoying the beauty of the sanctuary in winter. A hike will held if there isn’t enough snow. Please wear boots and other clothing appropriate for winter. Fee: adults $7m/$9nm, children $4m/$5nm. Family rate: $22m/$28nm. Price includes snowshoe rental. Registration is required. For info or to register, call 1-508-753-6087.
14 Sunday Foreign Films Festival at Shrewsbury Public Library The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library continues its Foreign Films Festival at the library, 609 Main St., at 2 p.m. on the four Sundays in February. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Movie: “Queen Margot,” in French with English subtitles. The 1994 film is based on a Dumas novel of the events surrounding the St. Bartholomew’s Day massacre in 16th century France. Young Margot is forced to marry Henri de Navarre by her scheming mother, Catherine de Medici, with unexpected and terrible consequences. Rated R.
St. Luke’s Free Community Supper It’s Italian night at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Hudson as it hosts a “Community Supper” from 5-6 p.m. The meal will feature lasagna with all the sides, dessert and beverages. The meal is free and everyone is welcome. St. Luke’s is located at the rotary in Hudson with additional parking available behind the fire station. For more info, visit http://www.stlukeshudson.org/communitysupper.html.
Mid Winter Meat Raffle The Shrewsbury Firefighters Association will be sponsoring a Mid Winter Meat Raffle starting at 1 p.m., at the Italian American Victory Club on Dewey Road, Shrewsbury. The event includes a light menu and refreshments.
Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway At 3 p.m., the Hanover Theatre, 570 Main St., Worcester, presents Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway, an evening of classic songs from the movies sung by five of the finest singers on Broadway. Ticket prices: $25-$48. For more info, visit www.thehanovertheatre.org.
Upcoming Whitney Place Caregivers Workshop – “It’s a Family Affair” Whitney Place Assisted Living Residences, 3 Vision Dr., Natick, concludes its Caregivers Workshop Series Feb. 16, from 10:30 a.m.-noon, with “It’s a Family Affair” with Gary Davis, LSW, CDP, director/Tapestry Program. The strain of a person’s memory loss on family relationships is great, so discovering ways of sharing tasks, overcoming resistance and working as a team is crucial. Free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Call Kelly Payne at 1-508-655-3344 ext. 3999 for more info.
Pancake Supper at Berlin’s First Parish Church First Parish Church, Route 62 in Berlin center, will be holding a pancake supper Feb. 16, from 5:30-7 p.m. Join the Deacons for a short stack of cakes or some English crepes with citrus and sugar. Free-will donations accepted. All are welcome, but RSVPs are needed. For info or to RSVP, call the church office at 1-978-838-2575.
Friends of the Marlborough Public Library Presents Hank Phillippi Ryan Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m., the Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will be presenting the first of four programs in the MetroWest Daily News/Marlborough Enterprise 2010 McConnell Author/Celebrity Series No. 27 in the Bigelow Auditorium, Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St. Featured guest speaker: Hank Phillippi Ryan, WHDH-TV Channel 7 news reporter. Admission is free and the public is invited. For more info, contact Ray Johnson at 1-413-648-9663 or rajohnson36@verizon.net.
Focus on the Arts Drumming Program
Cirque Dreams Illumination at the Hanover Theatre Feb. 18, at 7 p.m., and Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., join the Hanover Theatre, 570 Main St., Worcester, for an all-new journey of nighttime dreamers who will ignite your imagination with this incredible European-style circus. Ticket prices: $28-$58, discounts available for subscribers. Visit www.thehanovertheatre.org for more info.
Cakebread Wine Dinner at Wayside Inn Feb. 18, Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury, will be holding a Cakebread Wine Dinner starting at 6:15 p.m. with an assorted cheese and fruit reception featuring Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc. Dinner follows at 7 p.m. Cost is $75 per person (all inclusive) with advance registration required. For more info or to reserve your spot, call 1-978-443-1776.
Anna Maria College Hosts “Legend of the Rain Wolf” Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Ln., Paxton, will be hosting K&K Productions Theatre Workshop students in “Legend of the Rain Wolf,” an ecological ghost story, Feb. 19-21 at 8 p.m. In the story, college students in the Canadian wilderness are stalked by a spiritual presence. Death, supernatural phenomena, native mysticism and an ecological message are all part of the comedy-drama. Admission: $12, $10 seniors/children, free for college students with proper student I.D. For tickets or info, contact K&K Productions at 1-508-304-8356.
Foreign Films Festival at Shrewsbury Public Library The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library continues its Foreign Films Festival at the library, 609 Main St., at 2 p.m. on the four Sundays in February. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Feb. 21 movie: “Ju Dou,” the first Chinese film ever to earn a Best Foreign Film Award. In Chinese with English subtitles, the 1989 film is set in the 1920s and is the tragic story of a young peasant woman forced to marry an elderly, bitter factory owner. Originally banned in China, those responsible for entering it in the competition were disciplined by their superiors. Not rated.
Healthy Heart Workshop at Northborough Chiropractic Feb. 22, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., a Healthy Heart Workshop will be presented by Dr. Karen E. Moriarty, D.C. at Northborough Chiropractic. Learn the answers to these important questions: Is cholesterol really the problem? Are harmful statin drugs really the answer? How important are genetics-really? What are the simple lifestyle changes that far exceed medication results? Guests are welcome. To register or for info, call 1-508-393-2513 or e-mail northborodc@hotmail.com.
SVT Watercolor Painting Workshop The Sudbury Valley Trustees will be offering a four-session watercolor painting workshop Feb. 23 and March 2, 19 and 16, from 10 a.m.-noon, at Wolbach Farm, 18 Wolbach Rd., Sudbury. Leader/speaker: Cecilia Sharma, museum instructor, painter and designer. The workshop will help you explore and develop basic drawing and painting skills. Member fee: $75 or $10 for nonmembers. Registration required. Call 1-978-443-5588 or visit www.sudburyvalleytrustees.org for more info.
Groundhog's Shadow Storyhour at BMB Wildlife Sanctuary Feb 24, 25 and 27, from 10-11 a.m., Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Worcester will offer a thematic hour of a story, an activity, and a naturalist-led walk for children ages 3-5 and their favorite adult. Fee: children $7m/$10nm, $2 each additional child. Be prepared to go outside. Registration is required. To register or for info, call 1-508-753-6087.
Longfellow Victorian Wine Dinner Feb. 26, Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury, will be holding a Longfellow Victorian Wine Dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. with a champagne reception and followed by an old English dinner at 7:15 p.m. Join in for a festive evening to celebrate the 203rd birthday of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Cost is $60 per person and is all inclusive. Advance registration required by calling 1-978-443-1776.
Sudbury Valley Trustees Owl Prowl Join the Sudbury Valley Trustees Feb. 26, from 7-9 p.m., for an owl prowl at Upper Mill Brook in Wayland. Leader/speaker: Michele Grzenda, Weston Conservation Agent. Participants will spend the evening hours bisecting Upper Mill Brook Reservation for owls that winter in the nearby forests. Fee: free for members, $10 nonmembers. Registration is required. For more info, call 1-978-443-5588 or visit www.sudburyvalleytrustees.org.
Stageloft Repertory Theater Presents the “Vagina Monologues” Stageloft Repertory Theater, 450A Main St., Sturbridge, announces its production of "Vagina Monologues" Feb. 26 and 27 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. Admission is $16 adults, $14 seniors 65-plus, $8 students under 14. All proceeds will be donated to Abby's House in Worcester. For info and reservations, call 1-508-347-9005. Stageloft Rep is fully handicap accessible.
SYFS Annual Gala Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services will be holding its 6th annual Gala Feb. 27, from 6-11 p.m., at St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury. Includes gourmet dinner; silent auction; live drawing for cash, trips and more; live music; and after-dinner dessert and coffee bar. For more info, visit www.syfs.cfsites.org or call 1-508-845-6932.
Open Auditions for “Romeo & Juliet” at Stageloft Repertory Theater Stageloft Repertory Theater, 450A Main St., Sturbridge, announces open auditions for its May production of "Romeo & Juliet." Six female and 12 male roles available. Auditions are scheduled for Feb. 27, 3-5 p.m., and Feb. 28, 5-7 p.m. Cold readings will be provided.
Sudbury Valley Trustees Annual Benefit The Annual Benefit of the Sudbury Valley Trustees will be held Feb. 27, from 6-11 p.m., at the Sheraton Framingham. Theme: Olympic Gala! Celebrate five reasons for conservation while enjoying cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dancing, and a silent auction. Olympic or nationality inspired attire encouraged. Fee: $150. For more info, contact Michael Sanders at msanders@svtweb.org or 1-978-443-5588 ext. 11.
Foreign Films Festival at Shrewsbury Public Library The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library concludes its Foreign Films Festival at the library, 609 Main St., Feb. 28, at 2 p.m., with “Prisoner of the Mountain.” In Russian with English subtitles, the 1996 film based on a Tolstoy story is a devastating account of two Russian soldiers captured by Chechen rebels and held in an impoverished mountain village. Not rated. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
Praisapalooza III at First Church in Marlborough First Church in Marlborough presents Praisapalooza III March 6 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Come celebrate, worship, and raise the roof with high energy rock and contemporary Christian Music featuring different groups from around Massachusetts. Admission is $5 with 100 percent of the proceeds to benefit the Marlborough Food Pantry. Gift certificates for Honey Baked Hams will be offered to benefit the ministries of First Church. First Church is located at 37 High St., Marlborough. For more info, call 1-508-485-6297 or visit www.firstchurchnet.com.
Sudbury Valley Trustees Bay Circuit Trail Ski/Hike Join the Sudbury Valley Trustees March 6, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., for a Bay Circuit Trail Ski/Hike of the Nobscot Mountain. Meet at the Nobscot Conservation Land parking lot on Brimstone Lane in Sudbury for a loop through Framingham and Sudbury Conservation lands, including Ford's Folly, Nobscot Boy Scout Reservation and State Park, and SVT's Henry's Hill and Gross Tract. Bring a lunch. Total trip about five miles and >300' elevation change. Free for members, $10 nonmembers. Registration required. Call 1-978-443-5588 or visit www.sudburyvalleytrustees.org for more info.
Economic Crisis Workshop Series of Central Mass: “Healthcare Insurance Options during Unemployment” The 8th and final workshop of the Economic Crisis Workshop Series of Central Massachusetts will be held March 11, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. Topic: “Healthcare Insurance Options during Unemployment” with Mara Yerow, FACHE. In the current economic climate, many unemployed and underemployed individuals are without health insurance. Employed individuals and families with less financial resources are deciding to “gamble” and forego health insurance thinking they are healthy. However, unforeseen circumstances do arise – an accident, unexpected illness, etc. These can prove to be financially devastating and have long term economic consequences for those encountering these situations. Admission is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit www.cbnaishalom.org/programs/gesherWorkshops.php or www.tatnuck.com for info.
Saint Michael’s Texas Hold’em Tournament Fund-Raiser A Texas Hold’em Tournament to benefit Saint Michael School of Hudson will be held March 13 at the Hudson Elks, 91 Park St., Hudson. Registration begins at 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. tournament start. Buy-in: $75 (get $3,000 in chips). Beginners welcome. Pre-register by e-mailing fundraising@stmikes.org (register by March 12 and be entered into a drawing). For more info, call Michelle Chaves, call 1-978-548-4606.
Contra Dance Worcester The March 13 Contra Dance Worcester features the French Connection with Daniel Friedman calling at Wesley Methodist Church, 114 Main St., Worcester. Beginner’s lessons at 7:30 p.m., with dancing from 8-11 p.m. Admission $8, students $6, children 12 and under free. Family friendly, alcohol free. For info, visit www.worcesterdance.org or call 1-508-853-4351.
Northborough Recreation Presents Free Play 120 From March 15 through June 4, Free Play 120, a new Northborough Recreation program for K-8 will provide 120 minutes a day of unstructured, supervised outside play. Free Play 120 will be held Mondays-Thursdays, from 4-6 p.m., outside at Ellsworth-McAfee Park. Cost: $15 per week/first child, $5 per week/siblings. For more info, visit www.northboroughrecreation.com.
Hudson Night at the Garden The Hudson Park/Commission/Division of Recreation has announced a Hudson Night at the Garden March 15, at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for the Boston Celtics vs. the Detroit Pistons at the TD Garden in Boston. The Hudson Recreation Boys 8th Grade Travel Team will be playing on the Garden floor at approximately 7:15 p.m. prior to the Celtics game. Tickets: $55pp and located in Section 320. Transportation may be available (mention that when reserving your tickets). For more info or tickets, call 1-978-568-9642.
2010 Mayor’s Charity Ball Marlborough’s 2010 Mayor’s Charity Ball will be held March 20 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough. Tickets are $35 - tables of 10 reserved for $350 – and available at the Mayor’s Office, Walker Building Room 106, Distinctive Realty and Marlborough Savings Bank. In addition to delicious food offerings provided by area restaurants and establishments, there will be dancing and a variety of auction/raffle items available. Ads for placement in the evening’s program books can be purchased as well. All proceeds go to the Mayor’s Charity Relief Fund, which helps Marlborough residents in need. For more info, contact the Mayor’s Office at 1-508-460-3770.
Grafton Fine Arts and Music Festival Celebrate creativity at the Grafton Fine Arts and Music Festival March 26-28 at the Grafton Municipal Center. The 5th annual festival showcases artwork created by adults, teens and youth from through out the Blackstone Valley and Central Massachusetts. Enjoy the musical performances throughout the weekend, as well as free workshops, with paid admission. Pre-registration is recommended for a place in the workshops. For more info, visit www.graftonartsfestival.org.
Westborough Spring Festival 2010 The Rotary Club of Westborough has announced that the 2010 Westborough Spring Festival will be held May 1 and 2. More info will become available as the date approaches.
Ongoing "Seasons" Exhibition at the Wayside Inn Gallery "Seasons in Transition," a collection of 13 New England photographs by Marlborough resident Edward Roche, is on display through Feb. 28 in the Wayside Inn Gallery, 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury. Roche, the recipient of an Honorable Mention for one his photographs chosen for the spring 2009 Arts Alliance Show in Hudson, chooses subjects as grand as well-known local landmarks to much more subtle observances, like a simple ocean sunset or shadows falling across an unknown sand dune on Cape Cod. All work is available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the non-profit mission of the Wayside Inn Historic Site. For more info, call 1-978-443-1776 or visit www.wayside.org/events.
“Empowering the Artist” Exhibit of Student and Teacher Art Through March 5, area high school students and arts educators are displaying their creative work in various mediums at the Citizens Bank, 17 Pope St., Hudson, as part of an Arts Alliance-sponsored show entitled “Empowering the Artist: an Exhibit of Student and Teacher Work.” The community is invited to enjoy the exhibit weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursdays 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon. Wheelchair accessible and ample free parking.
Hudson Park/Rec Now Accepting Summer 2010 Employment Applications The Hudson Park Commission/Division of Recreation is now accepting applications for summer 2010 seasonal employment. Available positions include program leaders, water safety instructors, lifeguards, track and field timers, tennis instructors, various program supervisors and program aides. For applications, visit the Recreation Department at Town Hall, 78 Main St., or visit the Recreation page at www.townofhudson.org. For further info, call 1-978-568-9642, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Town of Hudson is an EOE/AA/ADA.
AVPCC Starts New Groups The Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center is ready to start two new groups: an evening divorce support group and a grief and loss support group. Groups are small and will run for 10 weeks. If you have a question or would like to sign up for one of these groups, call Mary Taber at the center at 1-508-366-4000 ext. 3.
Hudson Public Library Chess Club The Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St. at Wood Square, started a chess club in January that meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m., in the Children's Room. This is a fun, drop-in Chess Club for all skill levels and ages 7 t0 77. Call the Children's Room at 1-978-568-9645 or visit www.hudsonpubliclibrary.com for more details.
Westborough Public Library’s Winter 2010 Storytime Schedule Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main St., will hold its winter 2010 storytimes as follows: Book Babies, for ages 1-2 years, will be held on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Two-Time, for ages 2-3 years, will be held on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.; and Preschool Storytime, for ages 3-5 years, will be held on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. No advance registration is required. All are invited to attend the weekly programs on a drop-in basis. For more info, call the Children’s Room at 1-508-366-3050.
Marlborough Birthday Celebration Committee Seeks Businesses, Organizations The 350th Marlborough Birthday Celebration Committee is looking for all businesses and organizations based in Marlborough that have been in the city since 1985. The Committee plans to recognize and possibly feature businesses and organizations throughout the celebration events planned in 2010. If your business or organization has been around since 1985, please contact Ellen Dorian at 1-508-460-4153 or edorian@agreatbank.com or log on to www.marlborough350.org to register. More info about events and plans for the 2010 Birthday 350th Celebration can also be found at www.marlborough350.org.
Dunkin’ Donuts in Hudson Story Hour, Craft Night Dunkin Donuts at 143 Washington St. in Hudson is holding a story hour from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesdays. Also, a children’s craft night will be held 4-7 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Evangelical Congregational Church of Westborough Sunday Worship Sunday worship at Evangelical Congregational Church, 8 Church St., Westborough, is at 10:30 a.m. Summer worship starts at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays. For more info on worship times at Evangelical Congregational Church, call 1-508-366-2000 or visit www.uccwestboro.org.
DivorceCare Support Group A weekly support group/seminar for people who are divorced or separated, the group meets on Thursdays, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Crossroads Childcare Center, 1301 Edgell Rd., Framingham. $15 book fee. To register, contact David Hartman at 1-508-881-8171 or D.Hartman1@verizon.net or divorcecare@crosscommchurch.org. For more info, visit www.meetup.com/DivorceCareFramingham.
English Conversation Circle at Shrewsbury Public Library English Conversation Circle will be held at the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., on Mondays, from 5-6 p.m. The informal sessions are for adult, non-native English speakers to practice speaking English in a safe environment. Please call 1-508-842-0081ext. 3 to register or sign up at the front desk of the library.
Trinity Episcopal Church Healing Services Trinity Episcopal Church in Shrewsbury at 440 Main St. (near St. John’s High School) holds a Healing Service with Eucharist on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend for scripture readings, prayers for those who are ill, Laying on of Hands and Anointing for those who desire it, followed by the Eucharist. All are welcome. Call 1-508-842-6040 for more info.
Westborough Fibromyalgia Support Group The ongoing support group meets on the first Thursday of each month at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St. (Westborough Plaza), at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome (people with fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue, as well as family and household members) for discussion, coping tips and understanding. For more info, call Diana at 1-978-568-0566.
Early Stage Dementia or Alzheimer’s Support Group The Early Stage Dementia or Alzheimer’s Patients and Care Partners Support Group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 10:30 a.m.-noon, at Whitney Place in Natick, 3 Vision Dr. (Route 9 west). The sessions provide support and guidance in a confidential setting, allowing the opportunity to share feelings, ideas, concerns and some laughter. Participants gain greater confidence by learning specific strategies that improve the quality of daily life for everyone involved. Meetings are free and open to the public. For info or to reserve your space, call Kelly Parker at 1-508-655-3344 ext. 3999.
FUMC Agape Café Every Thursday evening, guests have the opportunity to enjoy the Agape Café at First United Methodist Church, 34 Felton St., Hudson. The doors to Lamson Hall open at 4 p.m. for coffee, tea, cribbage and visiting with friends or meeting new folks. A hearty three-course dinner is served from 5-6:30 p.m. and the menu varies weekly. Everyone is welcome, from young families to seniors and in-between. All meals are free and guests are encouraged to bring family and friends. For info, call 1-978-562-2932.
Zumba Classes at Hudson Portuguese Club Riverview at Hudson Portuguese Club, 13 Port St., is holding Zumba classes every Tuesday, from 5:45-6:30 p.m. Zumba is a fusion of Latin dance moves and aerobics. A lot of fun, participants hardly even realize they’re working out as they burn up to 500 calories in just one class. There is no registration, just pay a $5 as you go. For more info, contact the Riverview at Hudson Portuguese Club at 1-978-567-1929.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Marlborough Worship Schedule The Holy Trinity Anglican Church, a congregation of the Anglican Church of North America and part of the Anglican Mission in America, worships every Sunday at 9 a.m. at 52 Church St., Marlborough (First United Methodist Church building). Every Sunday begins with traditional Morning Prayer in the downstairs chapel at 8:40 a.m., followed by the celebration of the Holy Eucharist upstairs at 9 a.m. The first Sunday of each month, a Solemn High Mass (with incense) is offered at the 9 a.m. service. Nursery care for younger children is offered most Sundays. Visit www.holytrinitymarlborough.org or call 1-508-481-8493 for more info.
American Legion Post 163 Meetings
MWHS Cat Adoption Hours MetroWest Humane Society, 30 Pond St., Ashland, holds adoption hours Saturday and Sunday, from 1-4 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday, from 6:30-8 p.m. There are many cats and kittens looking for a loving home. Donations of canned and dry cat and kitten food are welcome. For info on MWHS, visit www.webpaws.com/mwhs or call 1-508-375-3776.
Colonial Garden Club of Marlborough Meetings Colonial Garden Club of Marlborough meets at 7 p.m. at the Jaworek Elementary School the second Wednesday of each month from September through June. For more info, contact Kim West 1-508-480-0370.
Worcester County Chapter Massachusetts Society of Genealogists Winter Hours The winter meetings (November, December, January, February and March) of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc. Worcester Chapter will be held on the first Saturday morning of each winter month (except for the month of January, when the meeting will be the 2nd Saturday morning). Each meeting is held at the Auburn Public Library's Merriam Room, located at 369 Southbridge St., Auburn. The meeting room opens at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 10 a.m. For more info, visit www.massachusettssocietyofgenealogists.org.
Samaritans Seek Volunteers for Crisis Line The Samaritans are looking for people to help those who are isolated, in despair, depressed or suicidal by servicing its 24-hour crisis line. Free training and flexible 5-hour shifts, attend a monthly Listening for Life info session. For more info, call the Boston office at 1-617-536-2460, the Framingham office at 1-508-872-1780 or visit www.samaritanshope.org
Marlboro Moose Lodge Open Kitchen The Marlboro Moose Lodge has now opened its kitchen. They will be open on Friday nights for a fish fry, from 4:30-8 p.m., and Sunday mornings for breakfast, from 8-11:30 a.m., and Karaoke night from 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Women for Sobriety, Inc Group Starting Women for Sobriety, Inc announces that groups are starting for women with substance abuse issues. The group will practice the “New Life” Program that teaches women ways in which to cope with life’s problems and live a life free from substances of abuse. Meetings will be held weekly Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Adcare, 95 Lincoln St., Worcester. Call 1-508-842-9158 or 1-508-304-1188 for more info.
Sterling Animal Shelter Donations The Sterling Animal Shelter, 17 Laurelwood Rd., Sterling, is always in need of supplies, including non-clumping litter, bleach, paper plates, paper towels, litter scoopers and low-sided litter boxes, and much more. To find out more, call 1-978-422-8585 or e-mail Melissa@sterlingshelter.org.
Grief Support Services Samaritans offers free grief support services exclusively for members of the community who have lost a loved one to suicide. Samaritans provides a home visiting program, called Survivor to Survivor Network, as well as a 24-hour helpline and support groups called SafePlace. For more info, call Kim Kates at 1-617-536-2460.
Mothers & Company Breast-Feeding Support Group Mothers & Company announces a free breast-feeding support group every Monday from 11 a.m. to noon. Moms who have any questions about breastfeeding are welcome to attend and have their questions and concerns heard by a lactation consultant and other breastfeeding moms. For more info, visit www.mothersandcompany.com.
Knitting For Those in Need Join the First United Methodist Church of Hudson’s prayer shawl group for some relaxing and pleasant times while doing something to help those who need it. It is open to all crocheters and knitters from beginners to advanced, and participants will make shawls, lap robes, baby caps for the hospital, mittens and scarves to give away whenever or wherever a need arises. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 2-4 p.m. For details, call Becky Berube at 1-978-562-1849 or Laurie Brown at 1-978-568-9931.
Westborough Girl Scouts Seek GS Books, Supplies The leaders of the Westborough Girl Scout troops are forming a lending library available to girl and adult members in town. If you have any materials that may qualify, please contact Judy Wilchynski at 1-508-870-1895. The service unit is looking for handbooks, leader's guidebooks, game and song books, camping information books, and other relevant literature.
Mom & Baby Yoga Class Mothers & Company holds a one-hour Mom & Baby Yoga class every Thursday at 10 a.m. Bring your baby and get a workout - classes are different than elsewhere in that they are designed to give mom a workout while baby plays nearby, in your arms or the instructor's arms. For more info, visit www.mothersandcompany.com.
Mount Olivet Play Group A drop-in play group for children up to grade 1 (accompanied by a parent, guardian or caretaker) is held Fridays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Prospect/Spring Sts., Shrewsbury. The free play group includes light refreshments, toys, games, music and arts & crafts. For info, call 1-508-842-2731 or e-mail office_mtolivet@townisp.com.
BNI Meetings The local BNI Chapter in Westborough meets at noon every Wednesday at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. BNI is a non-profit business networking group.
Artist Guild of Shrewsbury Meetings The Artist Guild of Shrewsbury meetings are held the first Monday of each month (if a holiday, the meeting will be held the second Monday) at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at Southgate, Julio Drive, Shrewsbury. Meetings are held September through May and new members are always welcome. Visit www.artistguildshrewsbury.com for more info.
Mom Time & Play Group A group of moms that meets three times a month in each other’s homes, members of the Mom Time & Play Group focus their discussions on their roles as wives, moms, friends and followers of Christ. Children are also brought along to have a play date together. To find out more, call Alisha Rivera at 1-508-881-3009 or e-mail Lombardi.alisha@gmail.com. The group is sponsored by the Crossroads Community Church of Framingham. Visit www.crosscommchurch.org for more info.
ACONE Support Groups Adoption Community of New England (ACONE) offers monthly support groups for all those touched by adoption, including adult adopted persons, birth families, adoptive parents and those waiting to adopt. Groups are free of charge, but RSVP is requested. The meetings are held at ACONE, 45 Lyman St., #2, Westborough. For info, call 1-508-366-6812, e-mail info@AdoptionCommunityofNE.org or visit www.AdoptionCommunityofNE.org.
AV Pastoral Counseling Support Groups Are you looking for support, a listening ear, compassion from someone coping with a similar situation? Join a small group of others who come together to share and receive leadership and perspective. The new spring support groups available at Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center in Westborough include a caregivers group for anyone feeling overwhelmed while taking care of another; a divorce group for anyone considering or going through separation or divorce or have been legally divorced; and a grief and loss group. For info, call Mary Taber at 1-508-366-4000.
Alcohol Dependence Counseling for Women The Couples Project for Women (CPW) offers free treatment for women with alcohol dependence that are married or live with a male partner. Weekly one-on-one outpatient therapy for 5 to 6 months promotes women’s recovery. Some women also receive couples counseling to promote recovery and improve communication. The study is conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School and AdCare Hospital. For more info, call AdCare Hospital of Worcester at 1-800-345-3552 extension 4043.
Safe Place Support Group Safe Place, a free, confidential support group for people who have lost loved ones to suicide, meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, from 7-9 p.m., at the Plymouth Church, 87 Edgell Rd., Framingham, starting May 14. For info or directions, call Kim Kates at 1-617-536-2460.
MAB Car Donations MAB Community Services (formerly the Massachusetts Association of the Blind) is accepting the donation of unwanted cars to benefit its services and programs. Free tow and quick pick up. Boats, trailers, campers, motorcycles, jet skis and snowmobiles also accepted. For info, call 1-888-613-2777.
Rice Memorial Baptist Church Morning Prayer Morning prayer at 85 Lincoln St., Northborough, is held 6:30-7:30 a.m. Spend a few moments of quiet time before beginning the day. Christian/non-denominational, all are welcome. Call the church office at 1-508-393-3481 for info.
Whitney Place at Northborough Free support groups for people with early-stage memory disorders and their care partners. Groups meet 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month from 10:30 a.m.-noon, at 238 W. Main St., Northborough. All meetings open to the public and other support groups are available. For info or to reserve a space, call Aimee at 1-508-393-5655 ext. 256.
VNA Care Hospice Grief Support Group Free grief support group for adults coping with the death of a loved one. The group meets from 1-2:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at Whitney Place Assisted Living at Northborough, 238 West Main St. To register or for info, call Susan Tarantino at 1-800-521-5539 ext. 5624, e-mail starantino@vnacarenetwork.org or visit www.vnacarenetwork.org.
NAMI National Alliance for the Mentally Ill support meetings are held 7-9 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 373 Plantation St., 2 Biotech Park, 3rd floor, Worcester. |
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