MARLBOROUGH –The Immaculate Conception and St. Matthias parishes of Marlborough will hold their 8th annual St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday, Oct. 5, starting at Immaculate Conception Meehan Hall, 119 Washington St., Marlborough.
All funds raised by the Marlborough Friends of the Poor Walk benefit neighbors in need in Marlborough. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The three-mile walk on the Assabet River Rail Trail begins at 10 a.m. The Friends of the Poor Walk is a national event coordinated by the National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul helps those in need in the local community. The volunteer members of St. Vincent de Paul meet with each individual/family to help support their needs.
To donate or register for the walk in advance, please visit www.marlboroughfopwalk.org.
You can also register on-site the day of the walk. All proceeds benefit those in need in Marlborough. Thank you to everyone who supports the Friends of the Poor Walk, including every walker, corporate sponsor, and donor. You are making a difference for those in need in our community. For more information, contact [email protected].
ST ANN’S ACADEMY St. Ann’s Academy class of 1949 , also known as the Golden Girls of the Class of 1949, will gather at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury on Saturday, Sept. 21, at noon, for their 75th reunion. Former students will be arriving from Florida, North Carolina and the Cape. For more information, contact Betty (Pietroluongo) Evangelous at 508-380-9267.
A HUGE SHOUTOUT to Henry Schein’s Back to School program for their generous donation of 50 backpacks filled with school supplies to Marlborough Public Schools. Since 1998, Henry Schein has been uplifting the spirits and confidence of underserved children in various communities. To date, they’ve reached over 65,000 kids worldwide.
GIGI CHAMBERLAIN, a member of the GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club, recently presented a large donation of clothes to Ellen Carlucci, for use at the Community Closet at UMass Memorial – Marlborough Hospital. The Community Closet holds a large variety of clothing that has been donated for patients that may need a fresh change of clothes.
DR. DAN RILEY, principal of the Marlborough High School, recently congratulated Lynn Collins (10 years) and Sylvia Antonellis (20 years) for their years of service. Their years of dedication and hard work have been instrumental in the success of the breakfast and lunch program.
WORCESTER RED SOX “WooSox” fans recently crossed the 500,000 mark in tickets purchased, a feat they’ve now accomplished each of the past three seasons. The 500,000th fan was Marlborough resident Paige Perkinson, who arrived at Polar Park with her husband David, their 8-year-old son Wiley, and their good friend, Amy McHugh from Quincy.
Congratulations to these lucky fans who were gifted a basket full of WooSox goodies and the opportunity to enjoy the game from a suite.
PAUL AND JOHN BENEDETTO have pulled out the original grille used for the St. Ann BBQ of many years ago and will cook for the St. Ann’s Style Chicken Barbecue scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5. noon to 4 p.m. at the Marlborough Fish & Game. There will be chicken, roasted potatoes. salad, macaroni and cheese and homemade desserts as well as a 50/50 raffle and basket raffle. Tickets are $25, adults; $10, children 6 -12; and under 6 free. For tickets, call 508-380-9267.
THE COMMUNITY RECYCLE EVENT, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Marlborough and the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Navin Rink, Bolton Street. You pay $40 oer car load or pick-up truck load.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Sept. 6 – Greg Short
Sept. 13 – Olivia Goliger, Rob Seymour and Katie Spacek
Sept. 14 – John Usinas, Christine Seymour and Alissa Broz Watters
Sept. 15 – Sharon Levy and Suzanne Duquette
Sept. 16 – Elizabeth Whapham Greer
Sept. 17 – Nancy Stevens
Sept. 18 – Cliff Fenton
Sept. 28 – Janice Hynes and Christopher Shea
Sept. 30 – Nena Bloomquist and Charlie Downey
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Sept. 17 – Barbara and Doug Rowe
Sept. 18 – Rick and Julie Lombardi and Dick and Janet Yurkus
Sept. 20 – Gretta and Rich Holland
Sept. 26 – Ron and Nancy Dalbec
