What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of October 6, 2021

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Wednesday, Oct. 6

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

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.

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

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.

FORT FAIRFIELD: Cary drive-thru flu shot clinic, 4-6:30 p.m., Fort Fairfield Fire Department. Open to public. Children under 9 encouraged to receive vaccine from school or provider. FMI: 498-1112.

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 – 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.

Friday, Oct. 8

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: Movie day at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. Starts at 2 p.m.

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

VAN BUREN: Healing Waters Women’s Conference, 80 Main St., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free; all women welcome. Theme: It’s Time to Heal. Speaker: Sylvie Sudduth from RAM Ministries. FMI or to register: email info@hwwconf.org, call Healing Waters Women’s Ministry at 207-760-7537, find Angel Murchison on Facebook or visit healingwaterswomensministry.org.

Saturday, Oct. 9

CARIBOU: NA, 7p.m. at Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope. FMI: 207-254-2113 or EMcLaughlin@amhc.org.

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

VAN BUREN: Healing Waters Women’s Conference, 80 Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., lunch included. Free; all women welcome. Theme: It’s Time to Heal. Speaker: Sylvie Sudduth from RAM Ministries. FMI or to register: email info@hwwconf.org, call Healing Waters Women’s Ministry at 207-760-7537, find Angel Murchison on Facebook or visit healingwaterswomensministry.org.

Sunday, Oct. 10

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

Monday, Oct. 11

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.

Tuesday, Oct. 12

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: Criminal and Addictive Thinking, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: Sholton@amhc.org, rspencer@amhc.org or ralbert@amhc.org.

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

ONLINE: Living Well with Diabetes, 9-11:30 a.m., offered by Aroostook Agency on Aging and Healthy Living for ME. Call Jane Hanson at 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or visit www.healthylivingforme.org to preregister for a link or for more information.

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