Joan Giblin, a resident of Westwood, has recently been hired as the director of New Student Programs at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Her responsibilities will include the oversight and leadership of several orientation programs focused on incoming students.
Mandarin Oriental, Boston General Manager Susanne Hatje recently announced the appointment of Dedham resident Sarita Gonzalez as a key member of the hotel’s team, setting the tone for staffing and operations of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s newest property, opening this October.
“Each new member of the team brings new excitement and further increases the anticipation of our opening,” Hatje said. “Sarita is are among the best in the industry, and provides the level of professionalism, thoughtfulness, and commitment to the entire hotel experience. She will provide guests of Mandarin Oriental, Boston the legendary service that is the hallmark of Mandarin Oriental properties worldwide.”
Gonzales will serve as Mandarin Oriental, Boston’s director of rooms, overseeing the front office, guest services, concierge, housekeeping, and executive lounge. She will also be responsible for all pre-opening activities in the rooms division. Gonzales joins Mandarin Oriental, Boston from the Four Seasons Hotel, Boston, bringing with her more than 15 years of experience in rooms operation, serving in positions including director of housekeeping, front office manager, and reservations manager.
Commonwealth Advisory Group announces advanced planning services
The Commonwealth Advisory Group has recently announced the availability of two advanced planning services geared towards accommodating an individual’s burial wishes.
With offices in Dedham, the Commonwealth Advisory Group has provided professional guidance to seniors and their families with regard to asset preservation for more than 16 years.
Attorney Philip Amaru and executive director Laureen Vaughn, of the Commonwealth Advisory Group, specialists in asset protection for seniors, offer a Burial Trust or a Burial Insurance Policy to individuals who wish to plan ahead.
With a Burial Trust, monetary funds of an individual are placed in the name of a trust (which is essentially a bank account) and managed by that individual’s adult child. When the individual passes away, the trust is available to the adult child to be used for funeral expenses.
“As opposed to pre-need funeral arrangements which are paid upfront to a funeral home, a burial trust allows you to hold on to your money. It may be set up as a CD at a bank in your trust’s name so it is safe and insured,” explained Amaru.
The second option for those wishing to plan ahead is a Burial Insurance Policy. Laureen Vaughn draws up a single pay term insurance policy for $10,000, which grows at three percent interest (with an interest rider). When the individual passes away, funeral arrangements are made and the funeral home receives payment directly from the insurance company. Any remaining money goes to the estate of the deceased.
Amaru continued, “Other insurance policies are life insurance policies which are not flexible. A Burial Insurance Policy enables an individual to put aside a certain amount of money for a luxurious funeral if that is what s/he desires and those funds are available for family members to utilize once the individual passes on.”
“The Dark Knight” at midnight
The Dedham Community Theatre is excited to announce a midnight premier of “The Dark Knight” on Thursday, July 17. The demand for such a show is high as The Dark Knight is expected to the number one summer blockbuster of the year.
The legendary superhero continues his fight for justice with the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante.
Mark your calendar to visit historic Dedham Square as it continues to undergo revitalization, with more unique retail, great dining, and live entertainment options available for all to enjoy.
Advance tickets are on sale, for additional details call 781-326-0409 or visit the theatre Web site at dedhamcommunitytheatre.com. The theater is conveniently located in Dedham Square, just off Route 1, with plenty of free parking.
How often can you network while chasing after a small ball and carrying a big stick?
The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its 23rd Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, Aug. 4, at the Foxboro Country Club.
Registration is 11 a.m. to noon, with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:15 p.m. Cocktail hour will begin at 5:15 p.m., with the dinner and awards at 6:15 p.m.
Tournament fee is $160 per golfer, including complimentary use of the driving range. Cocktail hour and dinner only are $35.
Participating on the NVCC Golf Committee are: Lennox Chase, Esq. of Chase Legal Group in Wellesley; Janet Chou of Ideal Skin, Inc. in Stoughton; Debbie Ellis of Quin, Rickard, Lipshires & Grupp, LLP of Norwood; Tom Gorman of Kelley Williams Realty-Gorman of Dedham; Amy Gruber of MPS, in Association with Bank of America in Sharon; Donna Jacobson, RN of Newton Health Care Center in Newton; Ken Maider of Smith Barney in Boston; Edwin A. McDaid of South Shore Staffing of Canton; William F. O’Connell of the Law Office of William F. O’Connell of Walpole; Sheila Rhilinger of Courtyard by Marriott in Norwood; Reed Schiess of Schiess Distributors, Inc. of Canton; Jeremy Scott of ServiceMaster Norfolk Division of Canton; and Frances A. Smith of DataSmith Network Solutions of Walpole.
Sponsors are as follows: Gold Sponsors — Bank of Canton, and Murphy Hesse Toomey & Lehane, LLP of Quincy; Silver Sponsors — Dedham Savings and Norwood Bank; Tee Sponsors — Johnson Haley, LLP of Boston, Peter S. Chase of Truelove, Dee & Chase, LLP of Boston, and Jefferson at Dedham Station.
To register, call the Chamber at 781-769-1126, email kathleen@nvcc.com, or visit www.NVCC.com.
