MARLBOROUGH – The Burrow, located at 1000 Green District Blvd. in Marlborough, is the scene of the 2023 Mayor’s Charity Benefit on Saturday, May 13, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. This year’s event to replenish the Mayor’s Charity Relief Fund will feature hors d’oeuvres from the finest area restaurants, wine tasting, entertainment, a silent auction, golf simulator games and a cash bar. Keeping to tradition, Mayor Arthur Vigeant will also take this opportunity to honor the Marlborough Humanitarian of the Year during the night’s festivities. Individual tickets can be purchased for $50 or a bundle of 10 can be purchased for $500. The committee is seeking sponsorships. Donations are greatly appreciated by those unable to attend the event. To purchase tickets or obtain information about sponsorships, please contact the Mayor’s Office at 508-460-3770.
THE SONS OF ITALY are making plans for a Pasta Supper to be held Saturday, April 29, at the Moose Hall on Fitchburg Street. Social hour is 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30. Stevie’s Catering will do the cooking for a menu of pasta, meatballs, salad and coffee as well as delicious Italian pastries provided by members and friends. The real Italian music will be provided, 6:30 to 9 p.m., by Italo Dimasi, disc jockey. There will be a 50/50 raffle. The cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children 7 to 12 and children under 7 free. Tickets are still available by calling Betty at 508-380-9267.
THE ELDER COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE will discuss “Aging Well at Home” on Saturday, May 6, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at 19 Carter in Berlin. You will learn from a group of panelists on how to plan for retirement by discussing financial, physical and psycho-social security as it pertains to aging. The Elder Community Collaborative (ECC) was established in 2000 to ensure the quality of life and continuity of care for community elders through communication and collaboration of their care providers, primarily in Marlborough and Hudson. Dr Michelle Ricard, geriatrician, was the force behind the group. Refreshments will be served.
MARLBOROUGH GARDEN CLUB (formerly the Colonial Garden Club of Marlborough) members were recently hard at work transplanting plants from the Circle Garden behind Marlborough City Hall. The plants will be split between other sites in town and sold during the Garden Club’s Plant Sale on Saturday, May 13, 8:30 -10:30, at the Whitcomb Middle School, 25 Union Street. If you have ever noticed a plant in this garden and liked it, the sale is a chance to buy one of your own. As always, your purchase supports the Garden Club’s educational programs, scholarships and civic beautification projects.
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STATE SEN. JAMIE ELDRIDGE and area seniors were back in person for the 42nd Annual Senior Conference held April 20 at the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School. The day offered guest speakers, vendors, presenters and more including entertainment by the Flashback Band and raffles including the Big Chair from Bouvier Pharmacy of Marlborough. Lunch was provided with seniors dining on a turkey dinner with apple crisp topped with ice cream for dessert. The event offered those attending an opportunity to share their concerns and ideas with state Sen. Eldridge.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
April 28 – Steve Ziegler and Ray Scott
April 29– Brian Hasbrouck
April 30 – Dick Kelleher and Zella Haesche
May 3 – Rita Griffin and Lynn Faust
May 5 – Hedy Berry and Sandie Wheeler
May 6 – Diana DeFalco and Jayne Stokes
May 7 – Bob Dolan Jr.
May 9 – Sarah Hanahan and Laura Lane
May 10 – Ed Beauchemin Jr. and Jim Agoritsas
May 11 – Patty Hogan and John Rice
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
May 5 – Linda and Mike Ossing
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