PERU – The Extension Homemakers will meet Saturday, March 13, at 9:30 a.m. at the Peru School. The topic is Switzerland, with Nancy Knox as leader. There will be a speaker and all are welcome. Claire Holland has the mystery; the lunch will be a potluck.

Support for grieving

MEXICO – People who have suffered the loss of a loved one and need a way to express how they feel that is safe and confidential may be interested in a new grief support group.

The group is open to everyone. Meetings will be Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m to 11 a.m. starting Tuesday, March 16, in the Congregational Church’s conference room. The church is at 163 Main St. For more information, people can call Sue Byam at 364-8185.

St. Patrick’s party

RUMFORD- People can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with SeniorsPlus on Wednesday, March 17, at 10:30 a.m. Richard Haines & Friends will entertain; dinner will be at 11:30 a.m.

The menu will include corned beef and cabbage with potatoes, carrots, Irish soda scones, leprechaun dessert and beverages.

The cost is a donation of $3.50 for people 60 and older, their spouses, disabled people and volunteers. It’s $5 for those under 60. It will include door prizes, a 50-50 raffle, hats and party favors. For reservations, people can call Kim at 364-3572.

Snowmobilers needed

MEXICO – The Snowmobile Club is looking for people who live and ride snowmobiles in the Mexico area. Without new people to come forward and take on an officer’s position to help run the club, the club could be in jeopardy of shutting down, according to a spokesman. There are two meetings left this season to vote on an officer’s position.

The spokesman said the group needs help keeping the club together to maintain trail systems. The next meeting is 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, downstairs in the Mexico Town Hall.

Volunteers sought

DIXFIELD – The town is seeking volunteers to host an exhibit at the 2004 River Valley Expo in September. Filling an exhibit space with representations of various aspects of the community and its highlights will be needed. For additional information, people can call the Town Office, 562-8151.


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