What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of September 8, 2021

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Wednesday, Sept. 8

CARIBOU: Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 159 Bennett Dr.

CARIBOU: Recovery book group at Caribou Public Library, 10 a.m., with Kayty Robbins.

CARIBOU: Miss Erin’s Picture Book Story Time, 1 p.m. on Caribou Public Library’s Facebook/YouTube page.

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.

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.

Thursday, Sept. 9

CARIBOU: Tai Chi for Better Health and Balance, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Caribou Parks and Rec Center. Hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging and Healthy Living for ME. FMI: Call Jane Hanson at 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 or visit www.healthylivingforme.org.

CARIBOU: Tech Talk at Caribou Public Library, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact Elizabeth Singer at

498-1632 to schedule your appointment with a Tech Talk Pal.

VAN BUREN: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 1-1:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 117 Washington Ave. 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. 10

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

Saturday, Sept. 11

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

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

Sunday, Sept. 12

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

Tuesday, Sept. 14

CARIBOU: Tai Chi for Better Health and Balance, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Caribou Parks and Rec Center. Hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging and Healthy Living for ME. FMI: Call Jane Hanson at 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 or visit www.healthylivingforme.org.

CARIBOU: Parents and Recovery, 6 p.m. at Caribou Public Library.

PRESQUE ISLE: How to Conduct a Personal Protective Equipment Assessment, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., offered by the Maine Department of Labor at the Presque Isle CareerCenter, 66 Spruce St. FMI: 1-877-SAFE 345 (1-877-723-3345) or www.safetyworksmaine.gov.

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