Here’s what’s happening this week in the central Aroostook area.
Wednesday, Feb. 16
CARIBOU: IditaREAD at the Caribou Public Library begins today and runs through March 31. Join the “last great race” and read the Iditarod! Pick up your reading log and checkpoint list and begin earning your certificate. For children, teens & adults!
CARIBOU: Miss Erin’s Picture Book Story Time, 1 p.m. on Caribou Public Library’s Facebook/YouTube page.ONLINE: Bingocize, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging, Healthy Living for ME and AgingME. Combines bingo with moderate exercise. For anyone 55 and over. FMI or to register, call 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or visit www.healthylivingforme.org.
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, Feb. 17
CARIBOU: NDEC: Improving Digital Literacy for Free with NDEC 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Caribou Public Library. The NDEC offers over 40 classes in an online interactive format and at partner onsite locations throughout the state of Maine. This overview goes over the three curricula — Aging Well With Technology, For Home & Family, and For Work & Business – and is designed for individuals looking to improve their personal computer skills as well as for partner organizations who want to more fully understand what we offer for classes.
CARIBOU: Miss Erin’s Picture Book Story Time 1 p.m. on the Caribou Public Library Facebook/YouTube pages. Join Miss Erin for some singing, dancing, and picture book stories. She features a new theme every week.
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.
PRESQUE ISLE: UMPI Employer U program will host Angela Fileccia, LCSW, director of the Healthy Life Resources program at Northern Light Acadia Healthcare, for a Zoom workshop titled Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise, from 12 to 1 p.m. This workshop will focus on workplace mental health and its impact on organizational success. All are invited to attend this free virtual event. Register at https://www.umpi.edu/employer-u/employeru-registration-form/ and select Mental Health for “Wealth” Workshop.
Friday, Feb. 18
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: 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.
HOULTON: AA meeting, 9 a.m., upstairs side room, Church of the Good Shepherd, 116 Main St.
ONLINE: Bingocize, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging, Healthy Living for ME and AgingME. Combines bingo with moderate exercise. For anyone 55 and over. FMI or to register, call 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or visit www.healthylivingforme.org.
Saturday, Feb. 19
CARIBOU: Local Writer’s Club, 12-2 p.m. at the Caribou Public Library. Do you enjoy writing? Join Christine Akridge and others every Saturday for a writing workshop.
HOULTON: AA meeting, 9 a.m., upstairs side room, Church of the Good Shepherd, 116 Main St.
SHERMAN: The Molunkus Valley Sno-Dritfters are hosting their annual Poker Run. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the MVSD Clubhouse, 58 North St., Sherman. All hands must be returned by 3 p.m. The winning hand will be announced at 3 p.m. FMI: Call Deb at 207-267-1200.
SHERMAN: Public Supper, 5 p.m. Molunkus Valley Sno-Drifters Clubhouse, 58, North St., Sherman. Chili or chicken soup, roll, desert and drink for $10. All are welcome. FMI: Call Deb at 207-267-1200.
STOCKHOLM: AA meeting, Brigade Group, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 8 Donworth St.
Sunday, Feb. 20
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.
ONLINE: AA meeting, via Zoom, 6 p.m. Call the Roads to Recovery Community Center for details: 493-1278.
Monday, Feb. 21
HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
PRESQUE ISLE: American Legion Monthly Meeting, Skyway Industrial Park, 6:15 p.m. Supper with business meeting to follow. Auxiliary Members, Wives, and Guests are always welcome.
Tuesday, Feb. 22
HOULTON: AA meeting, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays at First Baptist Church, 46 Court St. FMI: Mike, 889-0910.
Wednesday, Feb. 23
CARIBOU: Miss Erin’s Picture Book Story Time 1 p.m. on the Caribou Public Library Facebook/YouTube pages. Join Miss Erin for some singing, dancing, and picture book stories. She features a new theme every week.
CARIBOU: Great Decisions Discussion Group, 3-4:30 p.m. at the Caribou Public Library. Participate in this Foreign Policy Administration discussion group. Read the articles and join us for a discussion about each article.
CARIBOU: Middle School Book Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Caribou Public Library. You can participate in person, socially distanced and wearing a mask, OR we also provide a Zoom link for at-home participation.
CARIBOU: High School Book Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Caribou Public Library. You can participate in person, socially distanced and wearing a mask, OR we also provide a Zoom link for at-home participation.
HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
ONLINE: Bingocize, 10-11 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on Aging, Healthy Living for ME and AgingME. Combines bingo with moderate exercise. For anyone 55 and over. FMI or to register, call 764-3396/1-800-439-1789 or visit www.healthylivingforme.org.
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.
