AUBURN – The Woman’s Literary Club Garden Club will hold its annual herb luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the clubhouse, Elm Street. It is a potluck luncheon and members are asked to bring a salad, casserole or dessert. Sue Morgan is in charge of hospitality.

May schedule

LEWISTON – Wisdom’s Center for Women, 97 Blake St., announces special programs for May.

Three Wednesdays, May 7, 14 and 21, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Learn how to play simple tunes on the harmonica. Harmonicas provided by the center – limited to six women (50+), directed by the staff.

Thursday, May 8, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jamming on drums – bring drum; some instruments provided by the center, directed by staff.

Friday, May 16, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Safety tips for women, presented by Rich Pelletier of Pelletier’s Karate Academy; child care available.

There is no charge for any activity at the center. To register, call 784-0155.

Toastmasters

LEWISTON – The L/A Toastmasters Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at the Bates Mill Complex, first-floor conference room, 35 Canal St. Speakers will include Sue Donovan, Matthew Bennett and Don Gabriel. Guests are welcome. Call Andie Locke at 783-4630 for details.

Member of year

LISBON – Coombs-Mountfort American Legion Post 158 has named William King as Legionnaire of the Year.

King spent 25 1/2 years in the Army, serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

King served as post steward for 20 years, trustee for 33 years and commander for five years. He helps place flags in eight cemeteries, organizing the firing squard for Memorial Day and checking the post needs daily.

Handgun course

TURNER – SAD 52 River Valley Adult and Community Education will offer a handgun safety personal protection program beginning Tuesday, April 29. It will run for three weeks from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Leavitt Area High School. Brian Moulton will instruct.

The NRA Personal Protection Program is the National Rifle Association’s response to thousands of Americans who own handguns for personal protection and desire to learn to use their firearms with greater safety and skill.

The class provides the basic knowledge to operate and use a handgun safely and to teach the fundamentals needed to shoot it skillfully. The program has been developed and tested by experts in law, law enforcement, firearms technology and shooting instruction. Participants must be 18 to attend.

For information call 225-3478 or e-mail [email protected].

Bridge champions

LEWISTON – The Lewiston-Auburn Social Bridge Club winners of the annual Charity Club Championship at the Multi-Purpose Center on April 14th were: N/S, first, Anna Vitiello and Rosemarie Goodwin, second overall; second, Claire Tewhey and Charles Bartlett, first overall in B; third/fourth tie, Helen Little and George Vogt with Shirley Banks and Janice Wolfe, second overall in B; third overall in B, Eleanor Griffin and Paul Beegel; fourth overall in B, Betty and Doug Sise.

E/W, first, Marta Clements and Joann Morris, first overall; second, Nancy Farmer and Michael Newsom, third overall; third, Rowena Palmer and Don Johnson, fourth overall; fourth, Alberta Turner and Connie Simpson, fifth overall; first in B, Marlene and Conrad Violette; second in B, Alice Holt and Theresa Wheaton.

The National Hospice Foundation is the recipient for 2003.

There will be no game Monday, April 21, Patriot’s Day.

The next game will be played on April 28. A mini-lesson is given before the start of each game and a partner is guaranteed. Call Goodwin at 783-1734 for more information.