MARLBOROUGH – The weather outside might be frightful, but thankfully the physical therapists at the Center for Sports and Physical Therapy in Shrewsbury are delightful. The UMass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital Facebook page offered shoveling snow techniques from them to protect your body while shoveling.
• Warm up with active upper body stretching (arm circles).
• Avoiding shoveling deep snow all at once, shovel smaller amounts throughout the snow fall.
• Use a shovel with a curved or bent handle to push the snow more effectively and allow decrease bending in your back.
• Push the snow with the shovel but if you need to lift and dump the snow, make sure to bend at the knees and use your legs. Keep your back straight and pivot the entire body. Do not plant your feet and twist to dump the snow.
• Spread sand, salt, or kitty litter on sidewalks or stairs to increase traction to prevent falls.
“CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM” was held recently at the Peter Rice Homestead, with the Marlborough Historical Society members serving “Country Christmas” cookies and tea surrounded by cozy fires and old-fashioned decorations.
COME JOIN OTHERS for a special screening of the documentary “Six Triple Eight” at the Marlborough Senior Center on Dec. 20, at 5 p.m. Learn about the incredible story of the only all-black female battalion during WWII and their crucial role in the war effort. Get ready for a night of history, inspiration and community.
MEMBERS OF THE MARLBOROUGH GARDEN CLUB have had a very busy December. On Dec. 7 they held their Holiday Boutique, featuring beautiful one-of-a-kind arrangements, both fresh and faux.
Later in the month, it was off to decorate the historic Wayside Inn in Sudbury. The Marlborough team joined with other Garden Clubs to give the Inn its traditional festive flair.
On Dec. 11, members gathered at the Wayside Inn for their annual Holiday Dinner. In January, with no meeting scheduled, members can take the time to relax.
THE MARLBOROUGH LIONS CLUB’S Holiday Party was the occasion to welcome District 33K 1VDG Anthony Baliola as their special guest.
The evening was an opportunity to reflect on the many service projects already completed in the first half of the Lion year and to give special recognition to several members championing those causes and that service. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Lions Moe and Cathy for taking the lead on serving the most vulnerable in our community through Our Father’s Table, to Lions Mike and Randy for transforming lives and bringing vision to people around the world by driving the Eyeglass Recycling Program, and to Lion Kevin for showing the true spirit of Lionism and community service by chairing the return of the Senior Dinner.
IN PARTNERSHIP with the Marlborough Community Cupboard and their Feed-a-Family program, the caregivers at UMass Memorial Marlborough Hospital were able to raise 458 pounds of food for the community. The Hospital staffers are dedicated to helping address the food insecurity in the community. A huge shout-out goes to the Pharmacy and Women’s Imaging teams for raising the most food per department.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Dec. 22 – Jim Rizza
Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve
Dec. 25 – Merry Christmas
Dec. 26 – Ashley Levy
Dec. 27 – Paul Polewaczyk
Dec. 28 – Jim Toohey and Traci Vanzini Cappadona
Dec. 29 – Nick Nasuti and Linda Furbush
Dec. 30 – Robert Colombo and Anna McEnaney
Dec. 31 – Dan Caruso and Alyssa Crocker
Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve
Jan. 1 – Happy New Year
Jan. 1 – Matt Simoneau, Dick Kyper and Lois Dolan
Jan. 2 – Sue Phaneuf and Diane Travers
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Dec. 30 – Anita Stetson and Tim Kinney
