What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of May 12, 2021

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Wednesday, May 12

CARIBOU: Tai Chi for Better Health and Balance, 9-10 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on aging at the Caribou Wellness Center. Instructed by Diane Parent. $20 suggested donation. FMI or to register, contact Jane Hanson, 764-3396.

CARIBOU: Affected Other Check-in, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: 493-1278, sholton@amhc.org, KaytlynRobbins@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

CARIBOU: Dharma Recovery, 1 p.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center or via Zoom. FMI: 493-1278, sholton@amhc.org, KaytlynRobbins@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

PRESQUE ISLE: Maine Department of Labor workplace training: Hazard Communication, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Presque Isle CareerCenter, 66 Spruce St. Registration: 1-877-SAFE 345 (1-877-723-3345) or www.safetyworksmaine.gov.

ONLINE: Falls prevention information session, 10-11 a.m., free, hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging and AgingME Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Project. Call 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 FMI or for a link.

ONLINE: Senior Medicare Patrol Fraud and Abuse, 10-11:30 a.m., free, hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging. Contact Tara Henderson, Medicare education coordinator, at 764-3396 or 800-439-1789 FMI or to preregister.

ONLINE: Savvy Caregiver, free six-session Zoom class offered by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 6-8 p.m. For family caregivers. Call 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 to pre-register and receive a link.

Thursday, May 13

CARIBOU: NA, 9 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: 493-1278, sholton@amhc.org, KaytlynRobbins@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

CARIBOU: Yoga, 11 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: 493-1278, sholton@amhc.org, KaytlynRobbins@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

ONLINE: Free workshop Essentials of College Planning, offered by Maine Educational Opportunity Center, 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. To register or FMI, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.

Friday, May 14

CARIBOU: Check-in, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: 493-1278, sholton@amhc.org, KaytlynRobbins@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

CARIBOU: NA, 4 p.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: 493-1278, sholton@amhc.org, KaytlynRobbins@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

CARIBOU: AA meeting, 7 p.m. at Caribou Ecumenical Food Pantry, 62 Collins St.

PRESQUE ISLE: Maine Department of Labor workplace training: OSHA Recordkeeping, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Presque Isle CareerCenter, 66 Spruce St. Registration: 1-877-SAFE 345 (1-877-723-3345) or www.safetyworksmaine.gov.

ONLINE: Free workshop Essentials of College Planning, offered by Maine Educational Opportunity Center, 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30 a.m. and 12, 1 and 3 p.m. To register or FMI, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.

Saturday, May 15

CARIBOU: Used book sale at the Caribou Public Library, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friends of the Library members admitted at 9 a.m. Hardcovers $1, paperbacks 50 cents, children’s 25 cents, and DVDs/CDs $1. Discounts above 5 items.

CARIBOU: NA, 7 p.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center and via Zoom. FMI: 493-1278, sholton@amhc.org, KaytlynRobbins@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

STOCKHOLM: AA meeting, Brigade Group, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 8 Donworth St.

Sunday, May 16

ONLINE: AA meeting, via Zoom, 6 p.m.  Call the Roads to Recovery Community Center for details: 493-1278.

Monday, May 17

CARIBOU: Tai Chi for Better Health and Balance, 9-10 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on 

aging at the Caribou Wellness Center. Instructed by Diane Parent. $20 suggested donation. FMI or to register, contact Jane Hanson, 764-3396.

CARIBOU: Parents in Recovery, 11 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center. FMI: 493-1278, sholton@amhc.org, KaytlynRobbins@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

CARIBOU: Working through Anxiety, 1 p.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center. FMI: 493-1278, sholton@amhc.org, KaytlynRobbins@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

CARIBOU: AA meeting, Caribou discussion group, 7:30 p.m. at Bethel Pentecostal Church, 294 Access Highway.

ONLINE: Free workshop Essentials of College Planning, offered by Maine Educational Opportunity Center, 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. To register or FMI, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.

Tuesday, May 18

CARIBOU: Yoga, 11 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center. FMI: 493-1278, sholton@amhc.org, KaytlynRobbins@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

CARIBOU: Criminal and Addictive Thinking, 1 p.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center and via Zoom. FMI: 493-1278, sholton@amhc.org, KaytlynRobbins@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

CARIBOU: AA meeting, 12 noon, Zoom only. ID 865 0337 9351, pw 664451.

ONLINE: Free class, Brain Health: You Can Make a Difference, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging and AgingME Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Project. FMI or to register, call 764-3396 or 800-439-1789.

ONLINE: Free workshop Essentials of College Planning, offered by Maine Educational Opportunity Center, 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. To register or FMI, call 1 (800) 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine.edu.

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