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Glendale Massage Envy Spa owner Helen McDonagh had a goal of 100 massages to be booked on Oct. 12. The national massage chain, in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, presented “Healing Hands for Arthritis.” A donation of $10 to the Arthritis Foundation would come from every $49 massage (normally $98 per massage for non-members of the spa).

Local Massage Envy Office Manager and Glendale resident Dialle Co explained that all 700-plus locations of national Massage Envy were participating. “This is the first time we’re donating to the Arthritis Foundation,” Co said. “Massages help alleviate some of the effects of arthritis.” In fact, arthritis patients are encouraged to receive massages. Massage therapist Lacey Roberts has been trained to work with people who have arthritis. For arthritis patients in wheelchairs, Roberts works from a chair. Roberts also saves her lightest touch for her arthritis clients’ wrists, a common area of the body where arthritis strikes.

Although not an arthritis sufferer, Glendale resident Ariella Cohen had a massage this day for a recent neck injury. Massage therapist and Glendale resident Elliot Book was scheduled to put in a longer day in order to accommodate those wanting massages. His last client booked two hours, resulting in a $20 donation by Massage Envy to the Arthritis Foundation.

Hoped-for proceeds from “Healing Hands for Arthritis” at Glendale’s Massage Envy are $1,000.

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Even close to Halloween, love is in the air. Glendale resident Adam Sheffield married his bride Leona Wong on Friday with a reception held the following evening.

The bride and groom were feted at the La Cañada Flintridge location of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The bride’s parents are Glendale residents John Wong and Toshiko Kuroiwa. The groom’s parents are also Glendale residents Linda and Matthew Sheffield.The couple will make their home in Glendale.