What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of September 29, 2021

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Wednesday, Sept. 29

HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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. 30

HOULTON: AA meeting, 7:30 p.m. at 1st Baptist Church, 46 Court St.

Friday, Oct. 1

HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 3

HOULTON: AA meeting, 6 p.m. at Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope and via Zoom. FMI: 207-254-2213, cputnam@amhc.org, sholton@amhc.org.

Monday, Oct. 4

HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 5

CARIBOU: Stand Down for homeless veterans, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Caribou Community Based Outpatient Clinic, 163 Van Buren Rd. Veterans in need of assistance are encouraged to attend and will receive cold weather supplies, non-perishable food items, connection to resources, and care packages. FMI: Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, 207-430-6035 or maine.gov/veterans.

HOULTON: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 10-11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 110 Military St. FMI: 764-3396.

HOULTON: AA meeting, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at First Baptist Church, 46 Court St. FMI: Mike, 889-0910.

Wednesday, Oct. 6

HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

PRESQUE ISLE: Aroostook Agency on Aging annual meeting, 10 a.m. at agency office, 260 Main St. Seating is limited. Video conferencing also available. FMI: 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789; lori.cyr@aroostookaging.org.

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, Oct. 7

HOULTON: AA meeting, 7:30 p.m. at 1st Baptist Church, 46 Court St.

ONLINE – Cheers to Sobriety virtual mocktails party, via Zoom, 7-9 p.m. Sober October is a time to reflect on alcohol use and its impact on your health, wallet and family.  Free. To register call Aroostook County Action Program’s Community Educator Robin Thurston at 498-9602. Event sponsored by SAMSHA’s Communities Talk Project.

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