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

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Wednesday, Sept. 29

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

CARIBOU: Affected Others, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: Sholton@amhc.org, rspencer@amhc.org or ralbert@amhc.org.

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.

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

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: NA, 9 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: Sholton@amhc.org, rspencer@amhc.org or ralbert@amhc.org.

Friday, Oct. 1

CARIBOU: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 8-9 a.m. at Catholic Charities Warehouse, 14 Old Van Buren Rd. FMI: 764-3396.

CARIBOU: All recovery check-in, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: Sholton@amhc.org, rspencer@amhc.org or ralbert@amhc.org.

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

Saturday, Oct. 2

CARIBOU: A.R. Gould drive-up adult flu shot clinic, 9-11 a.m. in the parking lot of Northern Light Caribou Health Center, 118 Bennett Dr. Face covering required. Bring insurance card.

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

FORT FAIRFIELD: A.R. Gould drive-up adult flu shot clinic, 12-2 p.m. in the parking lot of Northern Light Fort Fairfield Health Center, 23 High St. Face covering required. Bring insurance card.

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

Sunday, Oct. 3

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

Monday, Oct. 4

CARIBOU: All recovery check-in, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: Sholton@amhc.org, rspencer@amhc.org or ralbert@amhc.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 5

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: 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.

WASHBURN: Cary drive-thru flu shot clinic, 4-6:30 p.m., Washburn High School. Open to public. Children under 9 encouraged to receive vaccine from school or provider. FMI: 498-1112.

Wednesday, Oct. 6

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

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.

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.

VAN BUREN: Cary drive-thru flu shot clinic, 4-6:30 p.m., Van Buren High School. Open to public. Children under 9 encouraged to receive vaccine from school or provider. FMI: 498-1112.

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