FARMINGTON – Registrations are being accepted for a two-day cardiopulmonary resuscitation instructor course from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 and from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Franklin Memorial Hospital. This course will follow the standards and guidelines for CPR from the American Heart Association and is designed for anyone who is currently CPR certified and wishes to become a CPR instructor.
“Through the use of state-of-the-art teaching materials and lots of hands-on treatment simulation, participants will learn how to assess a problem and deliver appropriate life-support skills,” said FMH Director Pam Ernest. The course will include instruction on adult, child and infant CPR, as well as first aid for an obstructed airway.
There is a fee for the course, which includes the cost of textbooks. For more information or to register contact Kristen Grondin at 779-2381.
Benefit dinner
VIENNA – Tickets are now on sale for a benefit dinner and dance to be held for Aaron Neal, 25, who is fighting brain cancer. The evening begins with a social hour at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Le Club Calumet in Augusta. The dance will feature the band, Norm and The Storm.
During the evening a raffle will be held featuring items that area businesses and community members have donated. Tickets are $50 per person and will be sold in advance only.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Colleen Meader at 778-3022, Kathy Meader at 293-2335, Laura Neal at 293-2130 or Sonya Potter at 685-4518.
Earmuff day
FARMINGTON – The Farmington-Wilton Chamber of Commerce is making plans for this year’s 27th Annual Chester Greenwood Day on Dec. 6. The parade will begin at the Mallett School at 11 a.m. followed by raising the Chester Greenwood flag at the Superior Court building. The chamber will serve cake and chili in the gazebo of Meeting House Park. The Titcomb House will be open that day for viewing of Greenwood memorabilia along with the Festival of Trees at the Granary during the day. The Polar Bear Club will make their annual dip into Clearwater Lake around 3 p.m. Phone the chamber office at 778-4215 if you wish to participate in the parade.
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