EASTON NEWS
by Debbie Smith
There will be a benefit supper for Kim Hammond, a local cancer patient, on March 13, from 4-7 p.m. at the Odd Fellow’s Hall in Easton. The supper will be based on donations. It will be a spaghetti supper with salad, rolls and a dessert included. Hope to see you all there. There will also be a silent auction as well.
Last week’s column indicated that Kim Hammond was in Bangor, but she was in Boston, where she remained as of last week. She will be there the month of March and not July. Please continue to pray for her. We apologize for an inconvenience this may have caused.
On March 10, Herbert Demerchant, Shawn Clark, Stacey Pendexter and Eli Miller all have birthdays.
March 11, Mike Howlett and Valerie Lagassie will be another year older.
Laureen Beaton, Jessica Dionne, Jason Trady, Amanda Weeder, Ernest Ladner, Wayne Pelletier and Allison Burtt all have a birthday on March 12.
On March 13, Caleb Desmond, Kathleen Manning, Sarah Hopkins, Tammy McPherson, Mary Lee Keep, Keith Ireland and Jolleen Lagassie will celebrate their birthdays.
On March 14, Andrea Gallitano has a birthday.
Sue Fox(Wolverton), Rita Oldenberg and Pam Brewer all turn another year older on March 15. Also on March 15, Elaine and Bruce White have an anniversary.
On March 16, birthday wishes go out to Scott Allen, Sally Lovely, Rick Brown and Stacey Smith. A special birthday blessing to my sweet daughter, Stacey. Have a great day, hon.
Blessings to you all on your special days.
On March 11, the Happy Days Seniors’ Club of Easton will have a potluck dinner. All seniors are welcome. This will be held at the rec room in the manor.
The seniors took first place in the Winter Carnival events this year in Easton. Coming in second were the sophomores, third place went to the freshmen, fourth place went to the 8th grade and in last place was a tie between the 7th grade and the junior class. Congratulations to you all. I’m sure you all had tons of fun.
The Francis Malcolm Science Center invites you to enjoy a moonlight snowshoe hike on Saturday, March 27, at 6 p.m. The hike will take three-quarter to one and a half hours, depending on your choice of trails. Hot chocolate will be provided upon returning to the Science Center. This event is being offered free of charge thanks to the generous sponsorship by Cary Medical Center’s Healthy You Program. Snowshoes are available for your use, however supplies are limited so you must reserve ahead. Book your spot today for this fun and healthy event. Reservations are required. Flashlights or headlamps recommended. Location: 776 Houlton Rd., Easton. For more information, call 488-5451.
On Satrday, March 13, at 6 p.m.(7 p.m. Atlantic) the Francis Malcolm Planetarium proudly presents this public program in honor of the 131st birthday of perhaps the greatest scientist who ever lived. In spite of his great popularity and legendary halo of white hair, Albert Einstein and his times remain relatively little-known publicly. Come explore the wonder of special and general relativity as well as understand the global forces and circumstances surrounding the life of this unusually gifted and talented Jewish personality. For reservations into this new dimension, call 488-5451 today. Location: 776 Houlton Rd., Easton.
Classes start Friday, March 12, for seniors in Easton. The Living Well Program is a six-week course to help people improve their health one step at a time. Participants will learn: how to set goals that are doable; stress management techniques; how to find solutions and support to problems; tips for coping with sadness, pain and extreme tiredness; how to relax and enjoy life; nutrition; exercise and communication skills. Lunch will be provided each class; a $2 donation towards the cost of food is requested. For more information, contact Hillary at 551-7737 or Darcy at 768-4081. The class will be taught by representatives from TAMC and the Aroostook Area Agency on Aging.
Save the date — Saturday, April 3, will be the Recreation Department’s annual Easter Breakfast and Egg Hunt at 9:30 a.m. in the elementary school cafeteria.
Wednesday, March 10 — Junior activities (for ages 2 through ECP) at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Gymnastics class in Mars Hill starting at 3:15 p.m. and returning at 4:30 p.m. The 5th and 6th grade girls’ basketball practice will be held from 2:45 to 4 p.m. in the elementary school gym.
Thursday, March 11 — Skiing at Big Rock from 3-8 p.m. The bus will depart directly after school from the elementary school. The cost is $13 for lift ticket, ski rentals and a lesson. Children must be able to ski or have an adult with them.
Friday, March 12 — Junior activities (for ages 2 through ECP) at the hall from 9:30-11 a.m. Seniors’ Living Well Class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the recreation room at the manor. The cost is $2 for lunch. Indoor soccer tournament for grades 7 and 8 in Ashland. Details TBA.
Saturday, March 13 — The 5th and 6th grade girls’ and boys’ round robin will be in Limestone. Times TBA.
Monday, March 15 — Senior nutrition class starting at 11 a.m. in the recreation room at the manor. The cost is $2. Cross-country skiing at Ferris’s after school until 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 16 — Swimming lessons at the PI Indoor Pool. The bus departs directly after school and will return to the hall at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $24 and lessons are open to grades 1 and up. The 5th and 6th grade basketball teams will play Fort Fairfield at home at 4:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
Debbie Smith is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by e-mail at debbiesmith04_69@hotmail.com or call 488-5530.
