What’s Happening This Week – July 5, 2023

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CARIBOU AREA

Wednesday, July 5

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

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.

PRESQUE ISLE: People living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners (spouse, children, friends) meet at 4 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the Presque Isle Recreation Center. The Maine Parkinson’s Society sponsors the group.

 

Thursday, July 6

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.

 

Friday, July 7

CARIBOU: The regular  Senior Commodity Food Program distribution takes place from 8-9:30 a.m. at the parking lot of the  Catholic Charities warehouse at 14 Old Van Buren Road in Caribou. To enroll in this program, please contact the  Aroostook Agency on Aging at 207-764-3396/1-800-439-1789. 

CARIBOU: AA meeting, 7 p.m. at Bread of Life Kitchen, 62 Collins St.

 

Saturday, July 8

CARIBOU: Local Writer’s Club, 12-2 p.m. Join Christine Akridge and others for a writing workshop at the Caribou Public Library.

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

 

Sunday, July 9

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

 

Monday, July 10

ONLINE: A Family for Me live Q&A sessions online at noon and 6 p.m. Go to https://afamilyformemaine.org/.

 

Tuesday, July 11

ONLINE: Caregiver Support Group, 6-7 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.

 

Wednesday, July 12

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

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.

 

Thursday, July 13

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.

 

Friday, July 14

CARIBOU: AA meeting, 7 p.m. at Bread of Life Kitchen, 62 Collins St.

 

PRESQUE ISLE AREA

Wednesday, July 5

MARS HILL:  The regular Senior Commodity Food Program distribution takes place from 12:30-1 p.m.  in the parking lot of the Mars Hill Community Center at 10 ACI Street. To enroll in this program, please  contact the Aroostook Agency on Aging at 207-764-3396/1-800-439-1789.  

FORT FAIRFIELD: The regular Senior Commodity Food Program distribution takes place from 2-2:30  p.m. at the St. Dennis Catholic Church parking lot at 143 Main Street. To enroll in this program, please  contact the Aroostook Agency on Aging at 207-764-3396/1-800-439-1789.  

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.

PRESQUE ISLE: People living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners (spouse, children, friends) meet at 4 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the Presque Isle Recreation Center. The Maine Parkinson’s Society sponsors the group.

 

Thursday, July 6

PRESQUE ISLE: The regular Senior Commodity Food Program distribution takes place from 10-11  a.m. at the Pavilion farmers’ market parking lot at 19 Riverside Drive. To enroll in this program, please  contact the Aroostook Agency on Aging at 207-764-3396/1-800-439-1789. 

 

Sunday, July 9

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

PRESQUE ISLE: AA meeting, Wolfpak Group, 6 p.m. at Micmac Admin Building, 7 Northern Rd. 

 

Monday, July 10

ASHLAND: William Dalton Historical Society meeting, 1 p.m. at Ashland Library. FMI: Cindy, 435-6532, or Dawn, 227-5017.

ONLINE: A Family for Me live Q&A sessions online at noon and 6 p.m. Go to https://afamilyformemaine.org/.

 

Tuesday, July 11

ONLINE: Caregiver Support Group, 6-7 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.

PRESQUE ISLE: The Maine Educational Opportunity Center presents the Essentials of College Planning at 9,10, and 11 a.m. at the Presque Isle Career Center, 66 Spruce St. Suite 1. FMI call 1-800-281-3703 or go to http://meoc,maine.edu.

 

Wednesday, July 12

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.

 

Friday, July 14

PRESQUE ISLE: Painter Lavina Corey of Washburn is the featured artist at the Aroostook Agency on Aging in July. An opening reception will be from 4:30-7 p.m. in the Agency’s 260 Main Street Presque  Isle gallery. Contact: 207-764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or info@aroostookaging.org.

 

HOULTON AREA

Wednesday, July 5

HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open noon to 5 p.m.

HOULTON: Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m. at Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope, 59 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.

PRESQUE ISLE: People living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners (spouse, children, friends) meet at 4 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the Presque Isle Recreation Center. The Maine Parkinson’s Society sponsors the group.

 

Thursday, July 6

HOULTON: The Maine Educational Opportunity Center presents the Essentials of College Planning at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and 12 and 1 p.m. at the Houlton Higher Education Center, 18 Military St. FMI call 1-800-281-3703 or go to http://meoc,maine.edu.

HOULTON: AA meeting, 7:30 p.m., Watson Hall, upstairs, Church of the Good Shepherd, 116 Main St.

 

Friday, July 7

HOULTON: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) # 0233 meets weekly at the Family Center, 18 Kelleran St., with weigh-in from 7:45-8:45 a.m. and meeting from 9-10 a.m. FMI: Call Diane at 207-521-1717.

HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

 

Saturday, July 8

EAST GRAND LAKE: The Chiputneticook Lake International Conservancy will host its annual hot dog picnic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Half Moon Island, aka Old Man Island, at the northern end of East Grand Lake.

HOULTON: AA meeting, 12 noon, upstairs side room, Church of the Good Shepherd, 116 Main St.

 

Sunday, July 9

HOULTON: An open house to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the former St. Benedict’s Catholic School follows the 10 a.m. Mass and annual family picnic.

 

Monday, July 10

HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

ONLINE: A Family for Me live Q&A sessions online at noon and 6 p.m. Go to https://afamilyformemaine.org/.

 

Tuesday, July 11

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

ONLINE: Caregiver Support Group, 6-7 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.

 

Wednesday, July 12

HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open noon to 5 p.m.

HOULTON: Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 7 p.m. at Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope, 59 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.

 

Thursday, July 13

HOULTON: The Maine Educational Opportunity Center presents the Essentials of College Planning at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and 12 and 1 p.m. at the Houlton Higher Education Center, 18 Military St. FMI call 1-800-281-3703 or go to http://meoc,maine.edu.

HOULTON: AA meeting, 7:30 p.m., Watson Hall, upstairs, Church of the Good Shepherd, 116 Main St.

 

Friday, July 14

HOULTON: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) # 0233 meets weekly at the Family Center, 18 Kelleran St., with weigh-in from 7:45-8:45 a.m. and meeting from 9-10 a.m. FMI: Call Diane at 207-521-1717.

HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

 

Saturday, July 15

HOULTON: AA meeting, 12 noon, upstairs side room, Church of the Good Shepherd, 116 Main St.