What’s Happening This Week – Feb. 2-9, 2022
Here’s what’s happening this week in central and southern Aroostook.
Wednesday, Feb. 2
CARIBOU: Miss Erin’s Picture Book Story Time, 1 p.m. on Caribou Public Library’s Facebook/YouTube page.
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.
HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
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.
ONLINE: Bingocize, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging, Healthy Living for ME and AgingME. Combines bingo with moderate exercise. For anyone 55 and over. FMI or to register, call 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or visit www.healthylivingforme.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: Caregiver Support Group, 12-1 p.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging. Share feelings, make friends and learn from others traveling a similar path. FMI: Call 764-3396, 1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org.
Thursday, Feb. 3
CARIBOU: Hand Crafters Club, 5-7 p.m. at Caribou Public Library. Bring your latest project or come to learn. No experience or supplies necessary. FMI: Vicky, 498-0799, or the library, 493-4214. Ages 10 and above.
HOULTON: AA meeting, 7:30 p.m., Watson Hall, upstairs, Church of the Good Shepherd, 116 Main St.
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.
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.
Friday, Feb. 4
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: AA meeting, 7 p.m. at Caribou Ecumenical Food Pantry, 62 Collins St.
HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
ONLINE: Bingocize, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging, Healthy Living for ME and AgingME. Combines bingo with moderate exercise. For anyone 55 and over. FMI or to register, call 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or visit www.healthylivingforme.org.
Saturday, Feb. 5
CARIBOU: Local Writer’s Club, 12-2 p.m. Join Christine Akridge and others for a writing workshop at the Caribou Public Library.
HOULTON: AA meeting, 9 a.m., upstairs side room, Church of the Good Shepherd, 116 Main St.
HOULTON: The Chester L. Briggs Post No. 47 of the American Legion will host a baked bean supper from 4-6 p.m. at its 184 Bangor St. location. The cost is $8 per person and includes all the fixings. Music with Terry Levesque and Phyllis Hersey will take place from 6-8 p.m. All are welcome.
STOCKHOLM: AA meeting, Brigade Group, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 8 Donworth St.
Sunday, Feb. 6
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.
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.
Monday, Feb. 7
HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 8
HOULTON: AA meeting, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at First Baptist Church, 46 Court St. FMI: Mike, 889-0910.
ONLINE: Savvy Caregiver, 6-8 p.m., class 5 of 6, hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging and Healthy Living for Me. Introduces family to the caregiving role. FMI or to receive a link, call 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 9
HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
ONLINE: Bingocize, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging, Healthy Living for ME and AgingME. Combines bingo with moderate exercise. For anyone 55 and over. FMI or to register, call 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or visit www.healthylivingforme.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: Caregiver Support Group, 12-1 p.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging. Share feelings, make friends and learn from others traveling a similar path. FMI: Call 764-3396, 1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org.
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