Here’s what’s happening this week in central and southern Aroostook County.
Wednesday, March 23
CARIBOU: Roads to Recovery, 1 Water Street, hosts Affected Others at 10 a.m. and Parents in Recovery at 1 p.m. FMI call 207-493-1278.
CARIBOU: Miss Erin’s Picture Book Story Time, 1 p.m. on Caribou Public Library’s Facebook/YouTube page.
HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
ONLINE: Gathering Place, sponsored by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 10-11 a.m. Safe virtual space for those with chronic memory loss or health conditions to engage in fun activities. FMI: 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org.
ONLINE: Caregiver Support Group, 12-1 p.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging. Share feelings, make friends and learn from others traveling a similar path. FMI: Call 764-3396, 1-800-439-1789 or email info@aroostookaging.org.
Thursday, March 24
CARIBOU: Roads to Recovery, 1 Water Street, hosts N/A at 9 a.m. and Narcan training at 2 p.m. FMI call 207-493-1278.
CARIBOU: Hand Crafters Club, 5-7 p.m. at Caribou Public Library. Bring your latest project or come to learn. No experience or supplies necessary. FMI: Vicky, 498-0799, or the library, 493-4214. Ages 10 and above.
HOULTON: AA meeting, 7:30 p.m., Watson Hall, upstairs, Church of the Good Shepherd, 116 Main St.
Friday, March 25
CARIBOU: Roads to Recovery, 1 Water Street, hosts all-recovery check-in at 10 a.m. and Movie Day at 2 p.m. FMI call 207-493-1278.
CARIBOU: AA meeting, 7 p.m. at Caribou Ecumenical Food Pantry, 62 Collins St.
HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
PRESQUE ISLE: The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Employer U program will host Stacee DeLisle, LCPC, Aroostook Mental Health Center, for a workshop “Budget Cuts, Staffing Shortages, and Other Disasters” via Zoom and live in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Campus Center, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This workshop will focus on workplace mental health in times of crisis or change. All are invited to attend this free event. A free lunch will be available for up to 50 people who attend on campus. Anyone attending will be required to wear a face covering and either be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID test within 72 hours. Register for the presentation and obtain the Zoom link here https://www.umpi.edu/employer-u/employeru-registration-form/ and select Mental Health for “Wealth” Workshop. FMI contact Kim Jones at 207-768-9459 or email kimberly.a.jones@maine.edu.
Saturday, March 26
BRIDGEWATER: Maine Maple Sunday Weekend, Bradbury Maple Farms, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
CARIBOU: Local Writer’s Club, 12-2 p.m. Join Christine Akridge and others for a writing workshop at the Caribou Public Library.
CARIBOU: Roads to Recovery, 1 Water Street, hosts N/A at 7 p.m. FMI call 207-493-1278.
EASTON: Maine Maple Sunday Weekend, The Maple Moose, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
HOULTON: AA meeting, 9 a.m., upstairs side room, Church of the Good Shepherd, 116 Main St.
HOULTON: Open house at Southern Aroostook Emergency Medical Services, 45 Access Rd., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Meet Director Matt Farrington and his amazing crew, see the newly renovated building, see demonstrations of various equipment and get your blood pressure checked. Light refreshments.
SMYRNA MILLS: Maine Maple Sunday Weekend, Spring Break Maple & Honey, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
STOCKHOLM: AA meeting, Brigade Group, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 8 Donworth St.
Sunday, March 27
BRIDGEWATER: Maine Maple Sunday Weekend, Bradbury Maple Farms, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
CARIBOU: Roads to Recovery, 1 Water Street, hosts Zoom AA at 6 p.m. FMI call 207-493-1278.
EASTON: Maine Maple Sunday Weekend, The Maple Moose, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
HOULTON: AA meeting, 6 p.m. at Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope and via Zoom. FMI: 207-254-2213, cputnam@amhc.org, sholton@amhc.org.
PRESQUE ISLE: AA meeting, Wolfpak Group, 6 p.m. at Micmac Admin Building, 7 Northern Rd.
SMYRNA MILLS: Maine Maple Sunday Weekend, Spring Break Maple & Honey, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
ONLINE: AA meeting, via Zoom, 6 p.m. Call the Roads to Recovery Community Center for details: 493-1278.
Monday, March 28
CARIBOU: Roads to Recovery, 1 Water Street, hosts all-recovery check-in at 10 a.m. FMI call 207-493-1278.
HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 29
CARIBOU: Roads to Recovery, 1 Water Street, hosts criminal and addictive thinking at 10 a.m. FMI call 207-493-1278.
HOULTON: AA meeting, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at First Baptist Church, 46 Court St. FMI: Mike, 889-0910.
ONLINE: A Family for ME presents a virtual open house from 6-8 p.m. FMI email seklund@spurwink.org.
