Bridge results

LEWISTON — The Lewiston-Auburn Social Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on Sept. 10 were as follows: first, Rosemarie Goodwin and Les Buzzell; second/third tie, Mary Trafton and Luke Merry with Linda Leotsakos and Jan Arey.

The Lewiston-Auburn Duplicate winners on Sept 4 were: N/S, first Richard Balian and Pete Cummings; second, Fred Letourneau and David Lock; third, Jan Arey and Linda Leotsakos; fourth, Marta Clements and Nancy Farmer.

E/W, first, Norma and Rick Verrill; second, Liz Cross and Sherrie Hinckley; third, Kathy Burden and Mary Trafton; fourth, Luke Merry and Mike Quin.

Winners on Sept. 11 were: first, Richard Balian and Pete Cummings; second, Sherrie Hinckley and Luke Merry; third/first in B, Marta Clements and Nancy Farmer; fourth/second in B/first in C, Cindy Kircherr and Jim Krainin; fifth/third in B, Katy Burden and Mary Trafton; sixth, Jan Arey and Linda Leotsakos; fourth/fifth tie in B, Claire Lyons and Priscilla Rooth with Connie and Ron Reynolds.

Games are played every Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Seniors’ room at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. A partner is always guaranteed. Call Rosemarie at 754-1431 for more information.

The Wednesday evening game at Schooner Estates has been canceled until further notice.

Square dance offerings

LEWISTON — The Twin City Spinners square dance club, Maine’s newest square dance club, began its second season with a class and mainstream level workshop session Sept. 13 at Martel Elementary School, 880 Lisbon St.

Al Hipkins is the caller/instructor. Two more workshop sessions will be offered on Sept. 20 and 27 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Martel School.

The Spinners will hold two free open house dances on Oct. 11 and 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the school for those people interested in learning square dancing. No prior experience necessary.

Class, mainstream and plus level workshops will follow from 7:30 to 9 p.m. There will be light refreshments offered. Casual dress is recommended. Use the East Avenue entrance. For more information, go to http://TwinCitySpinners.SquareDanceME.us.

Teen writer’s workshop

AUBURN — Teens in grades 7-12 (ages 13-18), are invited to the Auburn Public Library for a Teen Writer’s Workshop on Friday, Sept. 21, from 3 to 4 p.m. as part of the library’s “Fall into a Good Book” celebration.

Writing exercises will get creative juices flowing, plus we’ll talk about how to structure a story, create a character and add an original voice.

For more information, contact the library at 333-6640.  See the library website for more great writing/publishing events all day at www.auburnpubliclibrary.org. Stop by the Teen Page for more teen events all month.

Medical focus group

LEWISTON — If you’ve received mental health services in the past year, SeniorsPlus needs you to participate in a focus group that explores what information people need to make a decision about sharing their electronic mental health records with medical providers using HealthInfoNet. The focus group will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at SeniorsPlus Education Center, 8 Falcon Road. Participants will receive a $20 Visa gift card. Only 10 people can be accommodated, so reserve a place by calling 1-800-427-1241 or emailing info@seniorsplus.org.

HealthInfoNet is a secure computer system that brings together all your health information in one electronic record. Having access to this information can help your medical providers using the system more easily work together, make better decisions about your care and reduce mistakes.

What questions do you have? What information do you think is most important for patients to learn before making a decision? Your comments will be held completely confidential.

Fall celebration at Auburn Library

AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library’s last great book sale and other events for the whole family will be featured when the library hosts Fall into a Good Book: a celebration for readers and writers of all ages from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at 49 Spring St.

The library’s lower level will be devoted to a giant book sale as APL retires from the large book sale business. The lobby bookstore will continue. The goal is to empty the book storage area, so bargains will abound.

In addition to the book sale, programs scheduled between 3 and 6 p.m. include a Teen Writers Workshop, APL Staff Book Reviews: A Look at Fall Books and Book Making for Kids. At 6 p.m. acclaimed Maine author Jaed Coffin will share advice on how to turn your life story into a memoir.

Apple Saturdays at Shaker Village

NEW GLOUCESTER — Apple Saturdays will continue with a workshop on how to make a special applesauce from Shaker orchard apples. The workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Fee is $25. Preregistration required. Call 926-4597.

‘Invisible War’ to air Sept. 24

LEWISTON — “The Invisible War,” winner of Sundance film festival best documentary, will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, at Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College, 305 College St. The free program will include a panel discussion with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree.

The film is an investigative documentary about the epidemic of sexual assault of soldiers within the U.S. military.

Bring a canned good for the food bank. To reserve tickets call 782-7228. Sponsored by L/A Arts , Tri County Mental Health and VISTA.

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