MARS HILL NEWS
by Tomi Henderson
The Mars Hill United Methodist Women met in the church vestry on Monday, Dec. 3, for their annual Christmas Party. Those attending were: Joan Boone, Joan Walsh, Jackie Bradley, Gaye Cronkite, Marie Hewitt, Daisy Campbell, Gladys Long, Amy Jane Kneeland, and Elaine Bailey. The party began with a blessing, followed by a delicious luncheon.
The Prayer of Invocation and the Pledge of Purpose were then read by all present, after which Joan Walsh played Christmas carols on the piano as all joined in singing. Elaine Bailey followed the sing-along by reading “The Littlest Angel” by Charles Tazewell.
Next came the Yankee Swap with a fair amount of good-natured trading. The party ended with all praying the Benediction.
Raffle winners
The Bridgewater Historical Association drew the winning raffle tickets for their “Dance for the Dogs” project on Saturday, Dec. 8, following their Christmas Party dinner at Bonanza in Presque Isle. Glenni, a canine Maine state trooper, is this year’s beneficiary of the project. Though his down time is spent with his partner, Chad Fuller and his family, there are times when Glenni needs his own space. Therefore the BHA raised money to purchase a covered pen so he will have that space. Should Glenni no longer need the pen in the future, the pen will be passed to another canine state trooper.
The first prize of a handmade quilt made by Shirley Drew was won by Rita Hersey. The second prize of a woodcarving of three ducks by Dee and Phyllis Cote was won by Audrey York. The third prize of a food basket was won by Cindy Willette.
A big thank you goes to everyone for their support on this project.
Old-fashioned Christmas
The East Ridge Union Church in Mars Hill will be presenting Christmas music and their Children’s Program on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 3 p.m. There will be refreshments to follow. All are welcome to join them for a great time of music and fellowship.
Christmas Cantata
The United Baptist Church of Mars Hill will be presenting a Christmas Cantata, “The Most Wonderful Timer of the Year,” on Saturday, Dec.15 at and Sunday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m. Come celebrate with us!
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 6 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center for their annual Christmas Party. Following a delicious dinner, a Yankee Swap was enjoyed by all.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of Dec. 12-18 include: Wednesday will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Moving to Music at 9:30 a.m., Dayroom Cinema with “Moonlight Mistletoe at 1:30 p.m. and the East Ridge Union Church at 6:30 p.m. Thursday will feature the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Christmas Service at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, will feature Christmas Jingo at 9:30 a.m., Piano with Judie at 1:30 p.m. and Recreation Department singing and crafting at 4 p.m. Saturday will feature Karaoke with the Deschesnes at 1:30 p.m. Sunday will feature the Full Gospel Assembly at 3 p.m. Monday will include Nail Beautiful at 9:30 a.m., Healthy Holiday and Victorian Christmas Presentation at 10 a.m. and Gospel Group at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, will have the Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Communion with Pastor Blakney at 1:30 p.m. All of these activities are subject to change. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, call Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Food pantry special hours
Please note that there will be a change during the month of December. Dates will be Dec. 11 from 1-3 p.m. and Dec. 18 from 6-8 p.m.
In January, the cupboard will resume its regular dates of being open the second Tuesday of each month from 1-3 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at the Mars Hill and Blaine Community. The food pantry serves the communities of Westfield, Mars Hill, Blaine, Robinson, E-Plantation and Bridgewater. If you have questions, call Rena Kearney at 429-9041.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached at 429-9126 or e-mail tomihen@yahoo.com.
