The board of Directors of SAD 42 invite all senior citizens (those 60 years of age or older) who reside in Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater or E Plantation to join the students for Thanksgiving dinner in the cafeteria/music room at Central Aroostook High School on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 12:30 p.m.
To facilitate planning, anyone wanting to attend must contact Wendy Grass by Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 425-2811 to make a reservation.
We look forward to seeing you on Oct. 31.
Rotary Club
The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Oct. 9 at 6:30 a.m. at the Aroostook Health Center. The guest speaker was Tim Crowley, Presque Isle Rotarian and the president of Northern Maine Community College.
He has been with the college for 30 years, becoming president in 2002. He has seen many changes at the college through the years and is very appreciative of all the support from the community.
Challenges for all schools include finding new ways to educate students, both those who are local and those from out of state. NMCC is working to be able to educate students in the classroom as well as online at other sites. Many folks work full-time, but still want to continue their education. Online classes would enable them to take their classes at a time that works for them.
New programs at the college include mechanized logging, a 12-week certification class that teaches students to work with the newest technology. Water treatment is the newest program to become available at the college.
The Nursing Program has a $1 million simulation center that enables students to experience many different scenarios they may encounter during.
Crowley also urged folks to carefully consider supporting the upcoming bond issue that supports the community colleges.
Harvest Supper
The St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Annual Harvest Supper will be held Friday, Oct. 26, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Main Street, Mars Hill.
The supper will be offered from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under.
All are welcome to stop by for a delicious turkey dinner with all the fixings.
Aroostook Health Center
Upcoming events for the week of October 17 -23 include: Wednesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Table Tennis at 9:30 a.m. and Adult Coloring at 1:30 p.m. Thursday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m., Lunch at Bonanza at 11:00 a.m. and Blaine Free Baptist at 6:30 p.m. Friday will feature Dollar Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Dayroom Cinema with popcorn at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will feature Karaoke with The Deschesnes at 1:30 p.m. Sunday will have televised church in the day room. Monday will feature Nails with Shallie and Melissa at 9:30 a.m. and Cribbage Games at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday will feature Beauty Parlor at 8:30 a.m., Bingo at 9:30 a.m. and Card Games at 1:30 p.m.
All of these activities are subject to change. If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these activities, call Connie or Vicki at 768-4915.
Library happenings
The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library Board of Directors welcomes ideas from their patrons and the public on programs that they would like to see offered. Please call the library with any ideas that you may have at 429-9625.
The Bidding for Good Auction will also take place early next year and the Board welcomes items to be offered in the auction. Crafts, food items, services and more are typically listed and help support the library in expanding their collection and making improvements.
Music Night
Thursday Night Music is back in Bridgewater. From 6 to 9 p.m. every Thursday, stop by the Historical Building for some rousing music to dance to or just sit and enjoy listening to.
Bingo
The William Cousins Post 118 of Mars Hill is hosting BINGO on Saturday evening beginning at 7 p.m. at the Post. There are cash prizes. Refreshments are available. Come on out and enjoy a fun evening with friends.
Tomi Henderson is the correspondent for Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater and Westfield. She can be reached at 551-6791 or e-mailing tomihen@yahoo.com.
