Patriots, McDonald's join breast cancer fight
New England Patriots' linebacker Adalius Thomas and McDonald's owner/operators in eastern New England are issuing a "call to action" to join the effort against a deadly disease in October, Breast Cancer. McDonald's restaurants in eastern Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island are partnering with the Massachusetts and Vermont/New Hampshire Affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help fight the disease and support New Englanders who are suffering from breast cancer. From Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, participating McDonald's restaurants will donate proceeds of Baked Pie sales to support the Massachusetts and Vermont/New Hampshire Affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Funds raised will help support education, treatment and services to local residents.
Target gives Majestic Theatre a grant
MANCHESTER — The Majestic Theatre today announced a partnership with Target in recognition of its efforts in presenting quality theater for and by the community.
The recent grant from Target will help The Majestic produce and present Willy Wonka Junior to audiences on October 17, 18, 24, 25 and 26. In addition to the five public performances, The Majestic will also host a special performance to school groups on the morning of Oct. 17. Discounted and free tickets will also be distributed to local community organizations.
"Not only is our goal to present great, affordable community-based theater for the whole family to enjoy, but core to our mission is to provide an opportunity for our children and teens to work with experienced directors to learn all aspects of the theatre," said A. Robert Dionne, artistic director of The Majestic. "At Target, our local grants are making a difference in the communities we serve," said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. "We're proud to partner with The Majestic Theatre as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work."
ort Center opens Oct. 20
BEDFORD — Americans depend on women for many choices of life, especially food. Education and support to women will have a direct effect on their health as well as the health of their family members, according to Integrity, Health Support Center for Women.
An exclusive all women's center, Integrity, hopes to change society one woman at a time. Integrity provides customized exercise and nutrition programs for females of all ages and conditions in a nonintimidating atmosphere.
Integrity will host its grand opening in Bedford, Monday, Oct. 20, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., located at Bedford Square, 25 South River Road, Bedford, in T-Bones plaza, next to post office. For more information, call 668-1001, or visit www.integrityfit.com.
Women After Work, Thursday nights at T-BONES
DERRY — Women After Work, a free event series sponsored by T-Bones and hosted by Nancy Robbins, the popular WZID radio personality, along with Chef Nicole of T-Bones, will be dishing out culinary tips, cocktail creations and wine samplings to spice up Thursday nights. The series continues this Thursday, Sept. 25, at T-Bones in Derry from 5 to 7 p.m.
Ladies who attend will learn cooking tips and knife skills by Chef Nicole and will sample the food and drink items prepared. T-Bones master bartenders will demonstrate how to make the latest drinks, and there will also be a wine expert who will be ready for wine questions and samplings. The schedule is:
Thursday, Oct. 2, Salem, N.H., T-BONES, 311 S. Broadway, 5 to 7 p.m.
Food Topic: Plan your own Oktoberfest, featuring Potato Dumplings & Schnitzel
Drink Topic: Washington Apple Martini; wine samplings.
Thursday, Oct. 9, Hudson, N.H., T-BONES, 77 Lowell Road, 5 to 7 p.m.
Food topic: Let's talk Chocolate! Learn and taste homemade ganache!
Estate Transition Advisors opens in Salem
SALEM — Estate Transition Advisors recently opened for business at 151 Main St. in Salem. The company provides estate settlement services and expert assistance in managing a myriad of details to make the settlement process easier and less complicated for family estate executors. While estate settlement services are commonplace in other parts of the country, it is a fairly unique concept in this region.
According to company founder and general manager George Payne, "settling an estate can be an overwhelming and complex process for family estate executors. For attorneys handling estates, providing assistance and guidance to estate clients can be very involved and time consuming. That's where Estate Transition Advisors can step in and assist in managing all of the details. We can work directly with the family or with the law firm handling the estate, depending on the needs of the individuals."
