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Al’s Oil. Because your oil company shouldn’t be a fair weather friend.
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Educating college-bound students Pre-K through Grade 12 Bancroft students discover themselves as leaders, learners, and global citizens, developing the skills to succeed in the world’s top colleges and beyond. Winter Open House | January 17 at 7 pm | www.bancroftschool.org
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It has been our family’s pleasure to serve yyour families since 1960.
l to r; Frank III & Frank Jr, in 1972
We will be closing our doors at the end of January. All appliances and televisions deeply reduced.
243 West Main Street • Route 20 Northboro, MA
508-393-8713
www.brownstvandappliance.com
Holidays keeping you on the go? Our mobile solutions keep you in the know. Turn to our mobile banking solutions this busy season for more peace of mind. Whether you’re out shopping or at the airport, you can easily and securely manage your money with our free mobile banking solutions. Quickly check your balance, see recent transactions, transfer funds and more — all while you’re on the go. Enjoy less stress and more financial control this holiday season with our mobile banking solutions at your side. Mobile Deposit of Checks; save time from going to your local branch for a deposit. Locate Surcharge Free ATM’s on your Mobile App!
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For one day only, get Newborn – 12 month clothing for… JUST ONE DOLLAR!*
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From clothing to furniture and toys, Children’s Orchard® has a great deal on every little thing you need for baby’s first year, with everyday prices up to 80% below retail! Tell your friends and shop January 12 for savings too good to miss.
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18 Lyman Street, Julio’s Plaza, Westboro, MA 508-366-5437
All
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Many banks won’t insure non-interest bearing checking accounts over $250,000 starting January 2013.
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also used to celebarte 2nd year of marriage has been a popular gemstone since 3000 B.C. Garnets can be found in many colors from the most popular red to the rarest blue. You’ll find a selection of garnet jewelry ers.net erjewel design or let us custom design for you.
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Saturday, January 12 Tickets: $40 for Show Only • $65 for Dinner Show Doors open: 7:00 PM for Dinner Show • 8:00 PM for Show Only Show starts: 8:30 PM
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5400 Computer Drive, Westborough, MA
In This New Year, Make A Resolution To Benefit Your Loved Ones
Everyone knows they need an estate plan, yet for many families, each New Year is the year it will finally be done. Make this New Year the year to get your personal affairs in order by implementing a thoughtful estate plan. Regardless of uncertainty with federal estate taxes in 2013, there are many reasons to have an estate plan, including planning for the Massachusetts estate tax. Contact us to review your current plan or discuss a new one.
Estate Planning and Protection Law, P.C. 225 Cedar Hill Street, Suite 200 Phone: (508) 459-8509 Website: www.estateplanprotection.com
Attorney Robert Ryan
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Trusted Care
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Home Instead, the trusted source in senior home care, can help your parents remain safe and independent at home. Our thoroughly screened, professionally trained and compassionate CAREGiverssm provide a wide variety of home helper chores, companionship and personal care services including transportation and specializing in Alzheimer’s care.
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508-480-0309
Chad, Ch d owner
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13 years at Joy-Den. Graduated North Bennett School of Jewelry, specializing in precious stones and jewelry design, diamond sales.
19 years at Joy-Den, jewelry sales and repair, specializing in custom design and engraving.
26 years at Joy-Den, experience in jewelry sales, repair, design and precious stones.
Ch Christine
26 years at Joy-Den specializing in custom jewelry-making, diamond setting, and sales.
27 Successful Years in Downtown Marlboro WWW.JOYDEN.COM • FIND US ON FACEBOOK
Mike
15 years at Joy-Den specializing in jewelry repair, custom jewelry, and sales.
DR. JEAN E. KEAMY “The Eye M.D.” Board Certified Ophthalmologist
24 Lyman Street, Suite 130 • Westborough, MA 01581
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CHILD OBESITY-RELATED BLINDNESS RISK
verweight and obese children (and older Caucasian girls, in particular) are at increased risk for a brain condition that can cause blindness. An analysis of data involving 900,000 children aged 2 to 19 years shows a 16-times risk of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) among extremely obese children. This condition, which causes symptoms of headache, blurred vision, nausea, and eye movement abnormalities, can lead to blindness in up to ten percent of patients, especially if IIH is not diagnosed and treated promptly. The risk of IIH is six times higher in moderately obese children and 3.5 times higher in overweight children. Eighty-five percent of the children with the condition were girls aged 11 to 19, and nearly half were Caucasian. P.S. Because ophthalmologists can get a glimpse inside the body through the eye’s transparent window, they can often make diagnoses on the basis of visual observation alone.
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Sunday, January 27th 1:30 to 3:30 30 Lyman Street in the Corridor Nine Chamber of Commerce office
301-834-6888 • www.cklaar.com
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We know the best part of any trip ... is coming home. At Knight’s, our business is getting you there safely, without the hassles.
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Westborough, MA
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Northboro Chiropractic Center
Find out how by attending our 40-minute workshop
Miracle of Healing From the Inside-Out MONDAY, JANUARY 28TH AT 6PM For over one hundred years, chiropractic care has helped millions live healthier lives by improving the spine, function of the nervous system and allowing the body to heal itself naturally, safely and powerfully. The Northboro Chiropractic Center has been offering holistic chiropractic care for adult health, pregnancy and pediatric development since 1985. Dr. Karen and Dr. Casey integrate lifestyle education into their healing programs as part of their commitment to improve the health and lives of our practice members. GUESTS WELCOME!! Please call or email to reserve your seat today!
508.393.2513
reception@northborochiropractic.com
6 Maple Street • Northboro
Mind, Body & Spirit Let 2013 be all about a new you!
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workout programs for ow is the time to all. For those of you who jump start your fitare too busy to visit the ness resolutions with our studio on a regular basis “made for you” fitness , a home program can and wellness programs. be designed with folThe goal at Fitness Meets low up that consist of Wellness is to help you e-mail correspondence find something new to and weekly check ins at get excited about, goals the studio. The programs that are attainable, and are flexible to meet your a well-balanced way to needs and to help you a better life. I have been find those inner strengths working in the fitness you may not be aware of industry for more than Sue MacKenzie, Owner …..we all have them! 14 years, training and In addition to studio motivating clients of all programs, I also work with corporate fitages, backgrounds, and fitness levels ness directors, club owners, health care My approach to fitness is to provide organizations, health plan providers, and safe, effective, and very personal attenothers to bring customized fitness and tion to meet the needs of each client. wellness programs to their groups whether I work with elite exercisers, as well as at your location or mine. those with special needs, post-physical therapy patients, people with back pain The year 2013 is the year of no more and muscle/joint stiffness, and those excuses, call today to discuss your indiseeking the stress-reduction benefits of vidual plan! exercise. Linking the essential mind/ body elements, I have great success with Call… 508-366-8700 children and seniors. Or visit us on-line at… For those with busy schedules Fitwww.fitnessmeetswellness.com ness Meets Wellness offers customized
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Remove Cellulite in One Treatment! EDUCATION • INSPIRATION • SUPPOR T • Integrative/Holistic • Depression • Anxiety/Phobias Health Counseling • Weight Management • DeÀning Goals True health – the kind we all want – is balance on all levels – body mind and spirit. Tina Marian, R.N., B.S.N. HOLISTIC HEALTH COUNSELOR
It’s Real. It Works. And it’s Exclusively Here! Introducing Cellulaze from Cynosure, the only treatment that attacks the structural problems beneath the skin that cause cellulite. A minimally invasive, laser-assisted surgical procedure performed by Board-Certified plastic surgeon Dr. Cynthia Poulos, Cellulaze is proven to destroy cellulite, improve skin tone, and melt fat for a smoother, healthier look that lasts. All in one quick 45-minute procedure!
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Now Enrolling for 2013 Nursery School 2.9-5 yrs. Private Kindergarten Miss Tanya’s… Westborough
Woodland School Inc. 7 Washington Street 508-366-5700 Longmeadow School Inc. 25 Longmeadow Road 508-366-7907 Nursery School Inc. 64 West Main Street 508-366-0304 NAEYC Accredited
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NORTHBORO OIL CO. A FULL SERVICE FUEL OIL COMPANY • • • • • •
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Family Owned & Operated for Over 60 Years
Peace of mind‌ is our policy. Getting the best insurance rates in Massachusetts is No Accident We Specialize in Personal Insurance including Coastal Locations and Prestige Programs for High Value Homes.
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WESTBOROUGH
508-898-2902
Where Pets Are People, Too! Your Health Food Store for Pets
• Natural & Organic Products • Grain Free Nutrition • Raw Food Diets • Pet Health Care • Toys • Leashes • Collars & more 505 Boston Post Rd. West Rt. 20 on the Marlboro/Northboro Line
508-485-3881
www.petsgonehealthy.com Hours: TU / WED / FRI 10am - 6pm THUR 10am-8pm / SAT 9am - 4pm Closed Sunday & Monday
We Create Great Smiles Family, Cosmetic, & Implant Dentistry Todd A. Pizzi, D.D.S.
Now Accepting
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system.
New Patient Special – Free custom whitening trays and bleach Luciana Petto Messina, D.D.S.
with new patient exam. Exam must include dental cleaning and necessary x-rays. This assumes there are no present contraindications to teeth whitening. A $350 Value!
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Let the professionals at Porro’s show you how to create that totally coordinated look. Step by step we will help you with custom window treatments and wallcoverings, fabrics and accessories that work for you and your budget. We work crea vely within your lifestyle, whether it is for one room or an en re home. Call us now for an in-home complimentary consulta on. We will bring the samples right to your home or office.
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Custom Window Treatments • Reupholstering • Wall Coverings • Decorator Fabrics Blinds • Shades • Shu ers • Accessories • Carpe ng • Residen al & Commercial Interior Design Over 50 years in business ● 1098 Pleasant Street ● Worcester ● 508.754.7692 ● porroscustominteriors.com
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Tuesday & Wednesday: 10am ~ 5pm Thursday: 10am ~ 7pm Friday: 10am ~ 4pm Saturday: 10am ~ 2pm Other times available byy app ppointment appointment
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Seniors
on the Move
WARNING! THIS COLUMN CONTAINS COLORFUL LANGUAGE While no one really knows what causes rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a long-term inÁammatory disease that affects nearly one percent of the nation’s adult population, genetics are thought to play a role. While no cure currently is available for a disease that strikes three times as many women as men, treatments abound, from medications to lifestyle changes. In this latter category, there is a good deal of evidence that higher consumption of colorful fruits and vegetables can help Àght inÁammation. For example, betacryptoxanthin, found in yellow-orange fruits and vegetables, may help prevent RA. Other brightly colored produce also has antioxidants, which Àght free radical molecules that contribute to RA inÁammation. It pays to take mother’s advice to eat your vegetables. At NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE CENTER, we understand the importance of a healthy, vitamin-rich diet, especially when it comes to seniors. We provide delicious and nutritious meals and snacks that address the nutritional needs of our senior residents. To learn more about our offerings, reach us today at (508) 852-3011. You are invited to tour our unique senior community, conveniently located at 559 Plantation Street. We look forward to meeting you! P.S. Evidence shows that a diet high in fatty cold-water Àsh (tuna, salmon, etc.) and omega-3 Àsh-oil supplements helps combat arthritis-related inÁammation.
OF MARLBOROUGH
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A full-service law firm including individual client services
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Change your life With winter, life gets complicated: snow and ice removal from your sidewalk, driveway and car; heating bills; getting to and from the store and bank… it’s all about the weather and, frankly, getting a little old. That house you’re living in served you well at another stage, but it’s time for a different situation reflecting new realities and possibilities – and who you are in 2013. Wouldn’t it be great to have all that house stuff managed by someone else? Wouldn’t it be great to spend your time pursuing your dreams, longput-off goals, hobbies and favorite pastimes? Change is a challenge, but it’s also the direct route to making the most of your life as you head into retirement and its opportunities. We can help you change from house prisoner to free agent with less stress.
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WORCESTER | WESTBOROUGH | BOSTON
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Join us for a free, 3-part, educational series open to the public covering: Deciding what to keep and what to distribute or donate; How your new home can express you best; How today’s real estate market works; and How to maximize your house’s sale price. Armed with our experts’ information, you can trade the time and money spent on your house for expanded independence, predictable expenses and a maintenance-free setting for the ultimate gift, peace of mind. It’s January 26th, February 5th and February 12th from 1 to 2 p.m. Change your life: call Sherry and Susan at The Willows at Westborough, (508) 898-3490, ext. 2020, and reserve a spot today.
Home Care by Seniors for Seniors
On 50 beautiful acres in Worcester and
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There’s a huge difference in the kind of home care you can receive from someone who really understands what your life is like as a senior. Your concerns and need for independence. Someone who like you, has a little living under his or her belt. Our caring, compassionate seniors are there to help.We offer the services you need to stay in your own home, living independently. Companion Care Housekeeping Services Meal preparation/cooking Transportation and more!
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Business Creditors’ Rights, Bankruptcy & Reorganization Elder Law Family Law and Divorce Intellectual Property Labor, Employment and Employee Benefits Land Use and Environmental Law Litigation Personal Injury Public and Municipal Law Trusts and Estates
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Five Lyman Street Westborough
508-836-4354 Call us today, it’s like getting a little help from your friends®
And take a virtual tour of our neighborhood
Cottages ~ Apartments Assisted Living Services Available
99 Pleasant Street Marlborough, MA 01752
Call Carol King at… 508-852-2670 www.briarwoodretirement.com
or kindnessworksllc@gmail.com www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/metrowest
If you are interested in becoming a service provider we would like to hear from you too.
Contact us at 508-485-1765 ©2011 Seniors Helping Seniors. Each office is independently owned and operated. All trademarks are registered trademarks of Corporate Mutual Resources Inc. Not all services are available in all areas.
NATICK • NORTHBOROUGH NORTHBRIDGE • WESTBOROUGH
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DESIGN & RE-DESIGN
EVENT
Now thru January 31st
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Welcoming New Patients… in Worcester and Shrewsbury We believe that the best care is local care. That’s why you can find our UMass Memorial doctors in the communities close to your home.
UMass Memorial Medical Group is pleased to welcome Aaron Mendel, MD. He joins the staff of Central Mass Ob/Gyn Associates after practicing in the Worcester community for more than 20 years, and he looks forward to caring for both past and new patients. Dr. Mendel provides sensitive care for a range of women’s health needs, including obstetrics and gynecology, contraceptive management, menstrual issues, abnormal pap smears and more. Office locations: 26 Julio Drive, Shrewsbury 25 Oak Avenue, Worcester
To schedule an appointment, call 508-845-2323.
Scan the QR code to learn more about Dr. Mendel.
UMassMemorial Medical Group A Member of UMass Memorial Health Care
Dr. Aaron Mendel
physicians.umassmemorial.org
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JOIN US FOR A FREE DAY OF FUN! Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 21st 11 am to 3 pm “I Have a Dream” Activity Creative Dream Dance Pickleball Demonstration Mr. Magichead Show Family Open Swim
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