MARLBOROUGH – The annual Metrowest Princess Boutique is quickly approaching and on Saturday, March 16, the GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club will sponsor one of its largest planned initiatives for 2024.
The goal is to help qualified girls get to the prom by easing the financial burden for them and their family. All items, dresses, shoes and accessories are free.
The students will have the help of a personal shopper to make the outfit perfect for their prom or senior reception.
The Metrowest Princess Boutique serves teens in and around the Marlborough area, including Worcester. Juniors work with area high schools to pre-qualify girls to come shop in the boutique.
The Juniors anticipate serving over 200 students, creating the need for nearly 100 personal shoppers to help students select their perfect dress and accessories. Sign up to volunteer for this rewarding opportunity at https://www.mwprincessboutique.com/volunteer/.
The Juniors also need volunteers who speak Spanish or Portuguese.
In addition to volunteers, Club members are always looking for current styled new or gently used dresses as well as shoes, purses and jewelry. In order to donate, and you are unsure what to buy, you can donate directly through Venmo @MarlboroughJuniors. Also, you can shop the Amazon Wish List for purses and other items at: https://www.amazon.com/regist…/gl/guest-view/2GJ4QOMCFX8TG .
Your donation will ship directly to a local boutique representative.
WINTER SOWING of seeds may seem unimaginable, however members of the Marlborough Garden Club took on the challenge at their February meeting. Led by member Carol Yozzo, the local gardeners planted seeds in mini greenhouses made from recycled containers that were placed outdoors to germinate following several freeze/thaw cycles.
The Garden Club meets again on Wednesday, March 13, at 7 p.m., at St. Matthias Parish, Hemenway Street. David Mark will discuss, “Trail of Flowers” which Marlborough joined in 2020.
AMY PRINCE, MD, was recently thanked for her service and commitment to UMass Marlborough Hospital’s Behavioral Health Department. Dr. Amy joined the medical staff in 2002 and has been a valuable member of the team. She will be missed by caregivers, patients and others for her dedication and service. She is appreciated for her leadership, collaboration and her willingness to serve as the interim medical director several times during her service to the hospital.
A “KINDNESS ROCKS ART” program will be presented at the Tuesday, March 12, 6 p.m., meeting of the Women’s Fellowship of the First Church in Marlborough Congregational. Members are encouraged to bring canned tomato products for the Marlborough Community Cupboard.
MAYOR Christian Dumais was delighted to welcome Marlboro Pharmacy & Wellness Center to Marlborough, 561 Boston Post Road East Ste. 1, at their recent ribbon cutting ceremony. The Mayor presented the owner, Viviane, with a citation and shared how great it is to have another independent pharmacy option within Marlborough. In addition to many from the local business community, the Mayor was joined by Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Steve Messineo, Marlborough Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Meredith Harris and COO Linda Martins, as well as Ward 1 City Councilor Mark Vital.
SEAN M. ROSE, M.Ed., president & CEO, Thrive Support & Advocacy, recently announced that Merari Alvarado has been promoted to Associate Vice President of Community Services. Merari came to Thrive in 2020 with more than 15 years of experience supporting families and individuals. Her oversight and growth of the Thrive community services in Marlborough and Worcester over the last few years are examples of Merari’s impressive leadership.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
March 2 – Sandra Kane
March 3 – Elaine McDonald and Rachel Heim
March 6 – Sue Dolesh and Wendy Wills
March 7 – Christine Achilles and Dave Domke
March 8 – Lisa Delano, Vanessa Newton and Kevin Kraft
March 9 – Paul Hasbrouck and Steve Levy
March 10 – Carolyn Johnson
March 11 – Maureen Cappadona Murphy and Bette Medine
March 12 – Lisa Butler and Mary Lee King
March 14 – John DeFalco and Bob Bird
