Cookies and hot chocolate greeted those who entered Ara’s Salon and Spa on Feb. 8. This was part of the salon’s third annual hot chocolate social which was part for a fundraiser for the American Heart Association.

“My father and brother have both passed away from heart attacks. My mother has had open-heart surgery. What I like about the Heart Association is that whatever money is raised goes to research for both men and women,” said Roseann DeGrenier, owner.

This year, the salon wants to raise $300, and is halfway there. Fundraising began on Feb. 5, and goes until Feb. 15.

“They don’t have to be a customer. They can just come in and partake in some of the refreshments,” DeGrenier said.