What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of August 11, 2021

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Wednesday, Aug. 11

CARIBOU: Affected Others check-in, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

CARIBOU: Honey Heist, 10:30 a.m. at Caribou Public Library.  Tabletop role-playing game for ages 8-14. Register to play.

CARIBOU: Teddy Bears’ Picnic, 1-1:30 p.m. at Caribou Public Library.  Bring kids 2-5 years old with a teddy bear or stuffed animal. Story, song, game and picnic, weather permitting. Registration required. 

CARIBOU: Recovery Aroostook, 5:30 p.m.. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

ONLINE: Gathering Place, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Area Agency on Aging and AgingME. A safe “virtual” place for those with chronic memory loss or health  conditions to engage in fun activities and interact with others. FMI: 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org. 

ONLINE: Savvy Caregiver, free 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, Aug. 12

CARIBOU: NA, 9 a.m. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

CARIBOU: Tech Talk, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Caribou Public Library.  For help with your electronic devices contact Elizabeth Singer, 498-1632, to schedule your appointment with a Tech Talk pal.

PRESQUE ISLE: Mainely Girls summer arts programs, grades 9-12, 1-4 p.m. at Mainely Girls studio in Aroostook Centre Mall. Free. FMI: director@mainelygirls.org, 207-768-5903, facebook.com/mainelygirls.org, mainelygirls.org.

ONLINE: Bingocize, free online class combining bingo and moderate exercise, 10-11 a.m. Sponsored by Aroostook Agency on Aging, Healthy Living for ME and Aging ME. Individuals over 55 can register at 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 for a link.

Friday, Aug. 13

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

Saturday, Aug. 14

CARIBOU: NA, 7 p.m. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

PRESQUE ISLE: Farmers market at Riverside Park Pavilion, 8:30-1 p.m. 

PRESQUE ISLE: Mainely Girls summer arts programs, grades 7 and 8, 1-4 p.m. at Mainely Girls studio in Aroostook Centre Mall. Free. FMI: director@mainelygirls.org, 207-768-5903, facebook.com/mainelygirls.org, mainelygirls.org.

PRESQUE ISLE: Mainely Girls open mic night, 5-7 p.m. at Mainely Girls studio in Aroostook Centre Mall. Donation encouraged. FMI: director@mainelygirls.org, 207-768-5903, facebook.com/mainelygirls.org, mainelygirls.org.

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

Sunday, Aug. 15

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

Monday, Aug. 16

CARIBOU: Working Through Anxiety, 1 p.m. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

CARIBOU: Caribou Men’s Bowling League captains meeting, 7 p.m. at Sports Inn. New teams welcome.

Tuesday, Aug. 17

CARIBOU: Parents in Recovery, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

ONLINE: Bingocize, free online class combining bingo and moderate exercise, 10-11 a.m. Sponsored by Aroostook Agency on Aging, Healthy Living for ME and Aging ME. Individuals over 55 can register at 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 for a link.

Wednesday, Aug. 18

CARIBOU: Affected Others check-in, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

CARIBOU: Miss Erin’s Picture Book Story Time, 1 p.m. on Caribou Public Library Facebook page. Singing, dancing, and picture book stories. 

CARIBOU: Tech Talk, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Caribou Public Library.  For help with your electronic devices contact Elizabeth Singer, 498-1632, to schedule your appointment with a Tech Talk pal.

ONLINE: Gathering Place, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Area Agency on Aging and AgingME. A safe “virtual” place for those with chronic memory loss or health  conditions to engage in fun activities and interact with others. FMI: 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org. 

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