FARMINGTON – The next meeting of the Franklin Memorial Hospital Breast Cancer Support Group will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the hospital. The support group is for women who have or who have had breast cancer. The support group is a free service of the hospital’s Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center. Each meeting features presentations of special interest, as well as time of sharing personal experiences and concerns.
The support group meets the first Tuesday of each month and is facilitated by registered nurse Rita Porter, a care support nurse, and Audrey Brown, physical therapy aide. The September discussion will focus on the topic “Breast Cancer Among Us” and will be led by survivor Dottie Cayford and hospital chaplain Marriott Churchill.
No appointment or registration is required. More information may be obtained by calling Rita Porter at 779-2430 or 1-800-398-6031, extension 2430.
After 5 Club
JAY – The Western Mountain Women’s Connections and After 5 Club will meet Tuesday, Sept. 7, at LaFleur’s Restaurant. A luncheon will be held from 11:30 to 1 p.m. and a dinner from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The program is “A Stained Glass Medley, the Beauty of Stained Glass” with Cindy Curtis. Diane Muise will provide music. For lunch reservations, phone Jane at 645-2282 or Laurie at 369-0068. For dinner reservations, phone April at 562-4645 or Barbara at 645-3449.
Rug braiding
MEXICO – Rug braiding classes will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Classes are set for 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Green Church on Main Street. For more information, phone 364-4079.
Blacksmith meeting
WILTON – The Western Maine Blacksmith’s Association will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the Wilton Historical Society. At the end of the meeting, the group will adjourn to the Forge Room for demonstrations and work. Visitors are welcome. More information may be obtained by calling Bill Reid at 778-2325.
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