The Weary Club to meet for coffee April 18
NORWAY — The Weary Club will meet from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at the clubhouse, 471 Main St., Norway, for coffee, something sweet and interesting conversation.
Paris Public Library to host Patriot Day children stories
PARIS — The Paris Public Library will read children stories with colonial themes at 12:30 p.m. on Patriot’s Day, Monday, April 20, in the children’s room.
Families and children are encouraged to bring picnic lunches and blankets.
FMI: 207-742-6694.
Christian Women resumes luncheons
PARIS — Christian Women Unlimited will resume their luncheons at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the South Paris Congregational Church.
Slim Andrews of Auburn will be the singer.
FMI: 207-743-6684.
Pet adoption subject of library talk
WEST PARIS — The West Paris Library will welcome local author Leah Haney to lead a discussion on animal rescue and pet adoption at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27.
Haney, whose family’s roots are in West Paris, has been a veterinary assistant for 10 years and serves on the board of a local animal shelter. She released her first book, “Little Paws and Lion Hearts,” in 2014. She is now working on her second book.
FMI: 207-674-2004.
Senior luncheon at Anderson Staples
OXFORD — At noon Tuesday, April 28, a senior luncheon will be held at the post home of Anderson Staples Post 112 on King Street.
There will be music, cards and door prizes. Anyone is invited to attend. A small donation will be accepted.
The ultimate goal of the American Legion family is to support veterans and their families. FMI: 539-4345.
Historical Society to host atlas talk
HEBRON — Larry Glatz will address the Hebron Historical Society on the Maine Historical Atlas.
The talk will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, at the Hebron Town Office, 351 Paris Road. The public is invited.
FMI: Conrad Conant, 207-966-2023, rockman@megalink.net.
Maine Caregiver 1 training offered
RUMFORD — SeniorsPlus has announced that Savvy Caregiver 1 training will be offered in Oxford county from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays for six weeks, from April 28 through June 2, at the Rumford Armory.
If you are caring for a family member with dementia, this training will help you learn how to take care of yourself, reduce stress and also communicate more easily with your loved one.
This class is free but pre-registration is required. Call SeniorsPlus at 1-800-427-1241 to reserve a seat.
Conservation District sells native plants
SOUTH PARIS — Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District will sell native plants for beginning to advanced gardeners throughout Oxford County and the surrounding area.
Native conservation gardening supports native wildlife and conserves Maine’s landscape.
All orders must be received by Thursday, April 30. Pick-up day will be Saturday, May 9, at the Hooker Family Farm, 195 Pleasant St., Oxford.
FMI: 743-5789, ext. 111, oxfordcountyswcd@gmail.com.
Oxford Hills Bridge Club winners listed
OXFORD — Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met April 3.
Finishing first in flight A were Dick Allen of New Gloucester and Pete Cummings of Paris; second were Milt McKeen of Bridgton and Jim Krainin of Naples, who also were first in flight B; third in A were Norma and Rick Verrill of Gorham; fourth were Diana and Jim Fallon of Bridgton, who also were second in flight B; third in flight B were Cindy and Bob Kirchherr of Paris; and fourth were Paul Clement of Sabattus and Denny Raymond of Waterford.
Games are held every Friday at 9:15 a.m. in the Rec Building on King Street. A partner is guaranteed. All bridge players are invited.
FMI: 207-754-9153, buzz116@myfairpoint.net.
Lewiston Bridge Club winners listed
LEWISOTN — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on Monday, April 6, were: first, Jeanine Kivus and David Lock; second, Marta Clements and Bob Kirchherr; and third, Paul Clement and Rick Verrill. First in B, Larry Fortier and Roger Labbe; and second in B, Cindy Kirchherr and Jim Krainin.
Winners on Tuesday, April 7, were: first, Patricia Garcia and David Lock; second, Les Buzzell and Paul Clement; and third, Jeanine Kivus and Fred Letourneau. First/second tie in B, Larry Fortier and Roger Labbe with Donna Bartlett and Claire Lyons.
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, and all social bridge players are welcomed.
FMI: 207-754-1431.
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