LEWISTON — Denny Breau will provide the musical program for this month’s La Rencontre at L/A’s Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. La Rencontre, “the gathering,” is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12.
The cost of the meal and both programs is $8 per person. Season Passes for 2016 are available. The per-event price will go up to $10 in January. Guests can buy 12 La Rencontre events for $100.
The doors open at 10 a.m. Guests may contact the Center office for reservations at 207-783-1585 or Email boxoffice@francocenter.org.
La Rencontre is in no way restricted to French-speakers or even those of Franco descent. All are welcome to attend this monthly meal and event, as long as spots remain open. The meal will be oven roasted turkey, mashed potato with gravy, stuffing, squash, peas, and pumpkin pie for dessert.
As part of the “Healthy Gathering” series, Dr. Asia Mubashir from St. Mary’s Center for Rheumatology will be present to talk briefly about arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. There will be a question and answer session after her talk. The musical entertainment and door prizes will follow.
The magnificent Franco Center is wheelchair-accessible and is located on the corner of Cedar and Oxford Streets in the “Little Canada” section of Lewiston, just across the bridge from New Auburn.
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