June 6, 2011

Photo Finish from the June 6, 2011 issue

More than 120 HealthAlliance Hospital volunteers and employees attended the 58th annual volunteer appreciation luncheon in Leominster during National Volunteer Week. Pictured, from left to right, are: Rob Courtemanche of Ashburnham, Judy Courtemanche of Fitchburg, Grace Bahde of Leominster, Jean Walters of Leominster, and Cheryl Mathew of Leominster; also, Dot and Harry Downes of Fitchburg (back row).

Westborough-based Central One Federal Credit Union presented a check for $1,000 to Westborough Youth and Family Services to help fund its Hot Summer Nights program for Westborough kids in grades six through 10. Pictured, from left to right, are: David Kaiser of the credit union and John Badenhausen, WYFS director.

Spencer Savings Bank donated the first half of a $10,000 two-year pledge to the Quaboag Valley Community Development Corp. for business assistance programs. The donation will help programs such as small business development courses and business planning training. Pictured, from left to right, are: Susan S. Rutherford, QVCDC executive director; K. Michael Robbins, bank president and CEO; and Patricia A. Ostrout, vice president of retail, Spencer Savings

Sturbridge-based Rehabilitative Resources Inc., which serves those with developmental disabilities, held its annual Wine, Beer & Food Festival recently at the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village. Pictured, from left to right, are: Charlton residents Alicia Deterando, Maribel McKenzie and Selina Boria sampling wine.

West Springfield-based United Bank, which has locations in Worcester, helped raise funds for the American Cancer Society with its Daffodil Days event, offering bunches of daffodils to donors. Last year the bank raised more than $5,000 to support the cancer society. Pictured, from left to right, are: Nancy Whitehead, United personal banking officer, and Joan Parry, client service representative.