What’s Happening in the Presque Isle area – Week of September 1, 2021

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Wednesday, Sept. 1

FORT FAIRFIELD: Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., 284 Main St.

PORTAGE LAKE: Pickleball, 6 p.m. at the courts behind the town hall. Weather permitting. all levels/skills welcome. No signup; just show up.

ONLINE: Gathering Place, sponsored by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 10-11 a.m. Safe virtual space for those with chronic memory loss or health conditions to engage in fun activities. FMI: 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org.

Thursday, Sept. 2

PRESQUE ISLE: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 10-11 a.m. at Riverside Park Pavilion parking lot on Riverside Drive. FMI: 764-3396.

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, Sept. 3

PRESQUE ISLE: AA women’s meeting, Zoom only, 12 noon. ID 345 432 023, pw on request: 1-207-774-4335.

PRESQUE ISLE: AA meeting, Women’s Freedom Group, 4:30 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 52 Second St.

PRESQUE ISLE: Opening reception for fiber artist Melanie Reese, 6-8 p.m. at Wintergreen Arts Center. Refreshments; all are welcome.

ONLINE: Living Well for Better Health, online session from 12:30 to 3 p.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging and Healthy Living for ME. FMI: 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org.

Saturday, Sept. 4

PORTAGE LAKE: Portage ATV Club poker run, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the pavilion. 1st place $100, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25. Food will be available.

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

Sunday, Sept. 5

FORT FAIRFIELD: Knights of Columbus barbecue chicken fundraiser, 11 a.m.

PRESQUE ISLE: AA meeting, Wolfpak Group, 6 p.m. at Micmac Admin Building, 7 Northern Rd. 

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

Tuesday, Sept. 7

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, Sept. 8

FORT FAIRFIELD: Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., 284 Main St.

FORT FAIRFIELD: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 2-2:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church parking lot, 143 Main St. FMI: 764-3396.

MARS HILL: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 12:30-1 p.m. at the old school parking lot, 10 ACI St. FMI: 764-3396.

PORTAGE LAKE: Pickleball, 6 p.m. at the courts behind the town hall. Weather permitting. all levels/skills welcome. No signup; just show up.

ONLINE: Gathering Place, sponsored by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 10-11 a.m. Safe virtual space for those with chronic memory loss or health conditions to engage in fun activities. FMI: 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org.

ONLINE: Savvy Caregiver, 12-1 p.m., hosted by Aroostook Area Agency on Aging and Healthy Living for ME. Introduces family to the caregiving role. FMI: 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org.

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