Wednesday, Dec. 8
CARIBOU: Cloud Based Backup Solutions, 10-11 a.m. One-hour class to explore the most popular, free types of cloud-based backup platforms.
CARIBOU: Affected Others, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: Sholton@amhc.org, rspencer@amhc.org or ralbert@amhc.org.
CARIBOU: Parents in Recovery, 1 p.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: Sholton@amhc.org, rspencer@amhc.org or ralbert@amhc.org.
CARIBOU: Miss Erin’s Picture Book Story Time, 1 p.m. on Caribou Public Library’s Facebook/YouTube page.
CARIBOU: Online Games: Finding and Playing Good Games for 55+, 2-3 p.m. at Caribou Public Library. Fun, interactive webinar. Laptops can be provided.
FORT FAIRFIELD: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 2-2:30 p.m. at St. Denis Church parking lot, 143 Main St. FMI: 764-3396.
HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
MARS HILL: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 12:30-1 p.m. at the old school parking lot, 10 ACI St. FMI: 764-3396.
WASHBURN: A Matter of Balance with Aroostook Agency on Aging, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Washburn Recreation Center. Wednesdays and Fridays. FMI: Jane Hanson at 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or visit www.healthylivingforme.org.
ONLINE: Falls Prevention informational session, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging. F
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, Dec. 9
CARIBOU: Children’s Holiday Shoppe during regular hours at the Caribou Public Library. Children may peruse the shop for gifts for family, friends and other loved ones. Gifts for all age groups.
CARIBOU: NA, 9 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: Sholton@amhc.org, rspencer@amhc.org or ralbert@amhc.org.
CARIBOU: Email Basics, 10-11 a.m. at Caribou Public Library. Learn the basics of using email with this interactive class. Navigating, composing, replying, working with attachments and more, with hands-on class participation.
CARIBOU: Stigma Awareness, 11 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: Sholton@amhc.org, rspencer@amhc.org or ralbert@amhc.org.
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.
CARIBOU: Youth Advocacy Group Meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Caribou Public Library. Focus on helping youths work through their, or their families’, struggles through addiction. FMI: Contact the library @493-4214.
VAN BUREN: Senior commodity food distribution by Aroostook Agency on Aging, 1-1:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 117 Washington Ave. FMI: 764-3396.
ONLINE: Bingocize, 9:30-10:30 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging, Healthy Living for ME and AgingME. Combines bingo with moderate exercise. For anyone 55-plus. FMI or to register, call Jane Hanson, 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789, or visit healthylivingforme.org.
Friday, Dec. 10
CARIBOU: Children’s Holiday Shoppe during regular hours at the Caribou Public Library. Children may peruse the shop for gifts for family, friends and other loved ones. Gifts for all age groups.
CARIBOU: Email Basics, 10-11 a.m. at Caribou Public Library. Learn the basics of using email with this interactive class. Navigating, composing, replying, working with attachments and more, with hands-on class participation.
CARIBOU: All Recovery Check-in, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: Sholton@amhc.org, rspencer@amhc.org or ralbert@amhc.org. Movie at 2 p.m.
CARIBOU: Second community vaccine clinic with Cary Medical Center, 2-4 p.m. at S.W. Collins retail store, 6 Washburn St. Vaccines offered: COVID-19, COVID booster and flu vaccine. FMI: ljackson@swcollins.com.
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 Wintergreen Express, final destination: the “North Pole” at Wintergreen Arts Center, Aroostook Centre Mall. Hot cocoa, cookie decorating, visit with Santa Claus. For children 10 and under, accompanied by at least one ticketed adult. Two options: Ride Molly the Trolley for $15 per ticket, or come to the mall without the trolley ride for $7.50. Tickets online at wintergreenarts.org.
PRESQUE ISLE: Victorian Christmas at the Estey. Join Presque Isle Historical Society from 6 to 9 p.m. in a celebration of Christmas traditions at the Vera Estey House museum on Third Street. $10/person. FMI: 762-1151.
WASHBURN: A Matter of Balance with Aroostook Agency on Aging, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Washburn Recreation Center. Wednesdays and Fridays. FMI: Jane Hanson at 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or visit www.healthylivingforme.org.
Saturday, Dec. 11
CARIBOU: Children’s Holiday Shoppe during regular hours at the Caribou Public Library. Children may peruse the shop for gifts for family, friends and other loved ones. Gifts for all age groups.
CARIBOU: Local Writer’s Club, 12-2 p.m. Join Christine Akridge and others for a writing workshop at the Caribou Public Library.
CARIBOU: NA, 7 p.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: Sholton@amhc.org, rspencer@amhc.org or ralbert@amhc.org.
HOULTON: Kids’ Christmas penny shopping event and bake sale, 9 a.m.-12 noon, at the American Legion.
PRESQUE ISLE: Victorian Christmas at the Estey. Join Presque Isle Historical Society from 6 to 9 p.m. in a celebration of Christmas traditions at the Vera Estey House museum on Third Street. $10/person. FMI: 762-1151.
PRESQUE ISLE: The Wintergreen Express, final destination: the “North Pole” at Wintergreen Arts Center, Aroostook Centre Mall. Hot cocoa, cookie decorating, visit with Santa Claus. For children 10 and under, accompanied by at least one ticketed adult. Two options: Ride Molly the Trolley for $15 per ticket, or come to the mall without the trolley ride for $7.50. Tickets online at wintergreenarts.org.
Sunday, Dec. 12
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: The Wintergreen Express, final destination: the “North Pole” at Wintergreen Arts Center, Aroostook Centre Mall. Hot cocoa, cookie decorating, visit with Santa Claus. For children 10 and under, accompanied by at least one ticketed adult. Two options: Ride Molly the Trolley for $15 per ticket, or come to the mall without the trolley ride for $7.50. Tickets online at wintergreenarts.org.
PRESQUE ISLE: Victorian Christmas at the Estey. Join Presque Isle Historical Society from 1 to 2 p.m. in a celebration of Christmas traditions at the Vera Estey House museum on Third Street. $10/person. FMI: 762-1151.
PRESQUE ISLE: AA meeting, Wolfpak Group, 6 p.m. at Micmac Admin Building, 7 Northern Rd.
ONLINE: Virtual prayer and family blessing with Bishop Robert P. Deeley, 5 p.m. All are welcome. Connect at www.portlanddiocese.org/BishopFamilyBlessing; download the Lifesize app and join meeting #11134918 as a guest; or join via phone for audio only at 877-422-8614, extension 11134918.
ONLINE: AA meeting, via Zoom, 6 p.m. Call the Roads to Recovery Community Center for details: 493-1278.
Monday, Dec. 13
ASHLAND: William Dalton Historical Society meeting, 1 p.m. at Ashland Library. FMI: Cindy, 435-6532, or Dawn, 227-5017.
CARIBOU: All Recovery Check-in, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: Sholton@amhc.org, rspencer@amhc.org or ralbert@amhc.org.
HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 14
CARIBOU: Criminal and Addictive Thinking, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center, 1 Water St. FMI: Sholton@amhc.org, rspencer@amhc.org or ralbert@amhc.org.
HOULTON: AA meeting, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at First Baptist Church, 46 Court St. FMI: Mike, 889-0910.
PRESQUE ISLE: Red Cross blood drive, 12-6 p.m., Sargent Family Community Center, 22 Chapman St. Please make an appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1 (800) RED CROSS.
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