DEAR SUN SPOTS: The West Sumner Universalist Church is holding its sixth annual Whatever Sale to benefit the church on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s event is the same as last year’s, featuring a ticket auction of 30 to 50 items with the drawing at 1:30 p.m. We would appreciate any donations for this, especially themed baskets in memory of loved ones. As always, the food and bake sale, cutlery sales and a hearty lunch will be available. Anyone wishing to prepare their favorite recipe will be welcomed!
— Deb, Sumner
ANSWER: The church’s news release goes on to say that this year’s fundraising efforts will continue to focus on repairs to the crumbling foundation of the church’s horse shed, which is in danger of collapse. The horse shed is a separate structure as old as the church building itself, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is believed that this may be the only old church in Maine that still has an existing horse shed. Imagine! Does anyone out there have memories of going to church by horse and buggy?
DEAR SUN SPOTS: SeniorsPlus has opportunities that connect volunteers to those in need. Our class co-facilitator volunteer training to help those with chronic illness is Sept. 7, 8, 14 and 15. Also, Meals on Wheels deliverers are needed in Lewiston and Auburn one morning a week from 9:30 to 11:30. For more information please email hchandel@seniorsplus.org or call 513-3710.
Please consider giving the best gift you can give, yourself! Thank you!
— Heather, no town
ANSWER: SeniorsPlus is an invaluable service to seniors and their caregivers. Their resource and referral services provide information and can assist with applications and health insurance counseling. They even have a team of Medicare experts on staff to assist with connecting you with the right Medicare coverage for your situation, and there are volunteers trained to assist with setting up a household budget. This organization also offers a variety of services that provide seniors help with nutrition such as Meals on Wheels and community dining sites.
If you’re a senior or are in the position of helping a senior who needs services in the L-A area, this really is one of the first calls you should make. The staff members are so friendly and helpful! They can be contacted at 1-800-427-1241 or 795-4010 from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. SeniorsPlus can also be found online at www.seniorsplus.org.
Dear Sun Spots: Thank you for publishing my request for perennials on July 13. The replies were astonishing. I wish to thank all the generous, friendly gardeners who gave me many beautiful, healthy perennials to establish my new flower beds. This also gave me the opportunity to visit and enjoy many beautiful gardens in the L-A area and surrounding communities.
— Julien, Auburn
ANSWER: I love hearing about how this column made someone’s day brighter! Do you suppose that’s why the column is called Sun Spots?
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