Verona Monologues

Mother’s Day Update

admin — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:55:48 +0000

We couldn’t be happier with the outcome of our first annual My Mother My Hero contest! Our winner Cathy Leahy is such an outstanding example of the love commitment and sacrifice that makes all of our mothers wonderful!

Please read the Old Colony Memorial article below:

GateHouse News Service

Posted May 19, 2009 @ 12:18 PM

PLYMOUTH —

Mother’s Day was very special for the lucky mom who won the “My Mother, My Hero” contest presented by Verona Salon and Plimoth Plantation.

Fifteen-year-old Shamika Leahy nominated her mother, Cathy Leahy, in honor of the contributions that she has made and continues to make to her family, friends and community.

“She was a foster parent for many years and welcomes anyone with open arms. She has raised me and my siblings with considerable love and tenderness, that it’s a wonder if we can return it,” Shamika said.

Cathy received a well-deserved day of luxury courtesy of Verona Salon. Jeffrey Hetrick and Glenn Gonsalves, owners of Verona, revealed Cathy’s new look Sunday, May 10, during the Mother’s Day Brunch at Plimoth Plantation. The Plantation and Creative Gourmet provided Cathy and her family of 10 with passes to brunch and the museum. Cathy also received a $100 gift card to the Colony Place Outdoor Shopping Center and J. Jill in Colony Place, a six-month pool membership for the family courtesy of the Hilton Garden Inn, a $50 gift certificate to Cabby Shack and a one-year family membership to Lighthouse Fitness.

Verona Loves Volunteers!

admin — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:04:53 +0000

Volunteer week is in April and we love volunteers!

To celebrate those people who give unselfishly of their time and resources we decided to reward them with a small token of our appreciation. Last week we distributed 1000 Verona Loves Volunteers! cards to local hospitals and non profits to give to their volunteer staffs. When a volunteer presents their card they receive a free full sized bottle of Aveda Shampure shampoo. It is a $9.50 value and is free with any service.

We know how hard it can be to make the time to help out, especially these days. That’s why we think volunteers ROCK!

My Mother, My Hero part Deux

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:23:20 +0000

Here’s what the Old Colony Memorial Newspaper Wrote about us!

By Kathryn Koch

GateHouse News Service

Posted Apr 14, 2009 @ 02:23 PM

PLYMOUTH —

As Mother’s Day approaches, a local business and one of Plymouth’s major tourist attractions are teaming up to do something special for one special mom.

Sons and daughters with touching stories about their mothers are invited to write letters explaining why she’s deserving of being “My Mother, My Hero.”

Verona Salon owners Jeff Hetrick and Glenn Gonsalves, and Paula Peters, the marketing director at Plimoth Plantation, decided to partner on this special tribute to mothers after meeting during a recent bridal event at the Plantation.

“We’re really excited to be working with the Plimoth Plantation first of all,” Hetrick said. “We are looking for that one special mom, and although that will be hard to do because they’re all special, we want to hear people’s stories.”

That one special mom who wins “My Mother, My Hero – A Mother’s Day Makeover!” will be treated to brunch as the honored guest at the Plantation’s annual Mother’s Day Brunch at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 10. The “big reveal” at the brunch will be an opportunity for the winner to be recognized for her special contributions and for the nominee’s story about the winner to be shared.

The special mom will also receive a bit of pampering with a day of luxury at Verona Salon choosing from any of the spa treatments and other amenities the full-service salon provides.

Nominations should be sent to Verona Salon at 89 Sandwich St, Plymouth, MA, 02360 or by e-mail to MothersDay@VeronaSalon.com. Hetrick said the nomination doesn’t have to come from a son or daughter if someone else has a special mom they feel should be recognized.

To nominate a mom, send in letters of 300 words or less explaining what makes her a hero and attach a candid photograph. The author’s name and address and the nominee’s name and address should be included. The nominee must be available to attend the brunch.

Hetrick and Gonsalves want to offer everyone who has been entered in “My Mother, My Hero” a small gesture in recognition of the love they show their families and so they know they are loved.

Tickets to the brunch cost $35 for adults and $21 for children and include admission to the Plantation. To make a reservation and be present for the “big reveal,” call 508-746-1622, ext. 8365, by Sunday, May 3.

Hetrick will celebrate his mother, Judy, this Mother’s Day. For Gonsalves, who will honor his mother Laura’s memory, “My Mother, My Hero” holds special significance. Both feel strongly about their mothers’ contributions to their lives.

“We think our mothers are pretty special,” Hetrick said.

Last Minute Bookings!

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:15:13 +0000

We’re starting a new program this week in both of our locations to help us fill our last minute openings (and save you a little money!)

Each week we’ll send out an email blast listing by location what openings we have left during the upcoming week. These openings will filled on a “first come-first served” basis.

When you accept one of our last minute bookings you will receive a $10 discount on your service.

The discount is only for the last minute openings and cannot be applied to any appointments previously made. We still encourage you to book ahead to ensure that you get the day and time that is perfect for you.

Call right away to book, these openings won’t last! Be sure to mention that you are making a last minute booking and mention the person and time that you saw on the email.

remember that the discount only applies to dates and times listed on the email; If you move an appointment, you won’t be eligible for the discount.

Wellness Newsletter and Massage Brochures

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:04:08 +0000

Our Massage Therapist Extraordinaire Dawn Dillon has developed some Very informative brochures about massage! In them you’ll find answers to many of your most common questions:

What are the benefits of having a massage?
Is a massage right for me?
How often should I have a massage?
How do I find a qualified practitioner?

Please go to the massage link on our web page or click here:

http://veronasalon.com/massage.htm

The tabs for each brochure can be found along the top of the massage page.

You’ll also find the link to our April wellness newsletter!

As always if you have any specific questions or medical concerns we recommend that you check with your doctor before starting a massage regimen. Our Massage Therapists Dawn and Cynthia are also available to answer your questions!

My Mother, My Hero!

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:45:05 +0000

We’re so excited to be partnering with the folks at Plimoth Plantation for this event! Here’s your chance to honor your mom or a woman in your life who is a special mom! click here for more details: http://veronasalon.com/events.htm

Welcome to Verona Monologues!

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:25:20 +0000

We’re so excited to launch this latest improvement to our website! Watch our blog for news about upcoming events, product promotions, special values and all the latest news from the world of hair, skincare, body, mind and spirit! We would love your feedback! If there is something in particular you would like us to write about, or if there is something special happening in your world that you would like to share, please let us know!

Yours in Service,

Jeff, Glenn and the Verona family

Verona Salon Proudly Partners with Aveda

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:25:05 +0000

CELEBRATING BY GIVING BACK

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:13:09 +0000

GateHouse News Service

Posted Mar 24, 2009 @ 03:53 PM

Verona Salon owner Glenn Gonsalves presents a check to Connie Melahoures, the president of the Volunteer Committee of the Plymouth Task Force for the Homeless and the food pantry at Christ Church. Along with $1,400 raised through a “Gifts That Make a Difference” event this winter, Verona Salon donated 70 jackets and five bins of food. For information, call Verona Salon at 508-746-7979 or visit www.VeronaSalon.com. Verona Salon is located at 89 Sandwich St.

From the Old Colony Memorial

Thu Dec 04, 2008
By Emily Wilcox

Jeff Hetrick and Glenn Gonsalves spend most of their day making people look and feel great. Enter their salon, Verona, and you enter a little haven from the stresses of a world laboring under the weight of an economic melt down, terrorist attacks and war.

Hetrick and Gonsalves have been at this for seven years and have it down to a science. Verona patrons get a scalp massage with their hair cut, a free anti-stress hand treatment and are offered half price massages while they wait. The atmosphere is calm, only plant-based Aveda products are used and patrons breathe a sigh of relief as they climb into the chairs and submit to an hour or two that is all about them.

But outside the door of this local get-away-from-it-all the homeless struggle to find shelter from the cold and more and more go without essentials like food and fuel in this tough economy.

Verona just rounded out its first year at the 89 Sandwich St. location and Hetrick and Gonsalves decided it was time to hold a month-long event to thank their customers and help the needy.

“We’ve been hearing how tough things are and wanted to do something about it,” Hetrick said. “Today is our first anniversary in this building and we wanted to commemorate that by thanking the community for a great year.”

Verona kicks off the event at 7 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 5 when Loretta LaRoche will perform “Holiday Stress Relief” and sign her recently released book, Lose Your Fat Pants and Gain a Huge Life. Famous for her humorous books, TV performances and stress fighting workshops, Laroche is a comedienne extraordinaire who keeps audiences doubled-over, laughing for hours – something unheard of among stand-up artists.

Laroche is performing to help kick-off Verona’s month-long food and coat drive to benefit Christ Church’s food pantry and the Plymouth Task Force for the Homeless. Hetrick is asking residents who come to the show or visit the salon for a free stress reducing treatment, free Aveda gift, refreshments or Godiva hot chocolate to take food for the pantry, a gently used coat for the homeless or both. The pantry needs canned goods, peanut butter, cereals and other nonperishable foods.

Verona will also accept any monetary donations to the pantry or the taskforce.

In addition to the freebies, Verona will be selling $10 raffle tickets (three for $25) for a Head to Toe Makeover. The person holding the winning ticket will get a full spa package, dinner at The Cuisine of Mark Connolly, a Swarvoski crystal necklace and earrings from Hillary’s Bridal of Plymouth and an overnight stay Plymouth’s Hilton Garden Inn.

“Friday, Saturday and Sunday we’re inviting people to come in and meet us for a little stress relief,” Hetrick said. “Sunday, a guest artist from Aveda will be here working with people and giving skin care advice.”

But, while the kick-off is this weekend, Hetrick stressed that Verona will be gratefully accepting food, money and coat donations all month for the needy.

Verona is also announcing it will use only Aveda products from now on. This green company employs 1,282 Nepali women and men to make its paper products, has helped preserve 90,000 acres of the Himalayan Forest and sends children from 500 families to school.

Founded in 1978, Aveda’s goal is to provide salons and beauty professionals with high performance, plant-based products that are good for people and the planet. Hetrick said his customers have been asking for eco-conscious products for some time, and he and Gonsalves are happy to provide a great service that won’t harm the environment.

“What appealed to us is the products do what they say they do,” he said.