VFW meeting

LEWISTON – The Longley-Dionne VFW Post 9150 will meet at noon Sunday, June 25, at the Lewiston Lodge of Elks, 1675 Lisbon St.

All officers and members are encouraged to attend. The agenda will include a report on the state VFW convention an award to the teacher of the year and upcoming programs. For more information, call Armand Bussiere at 688-2291.

Exercise class

LEWISTON – HealthSteps at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center has announced its Exercise for People with Arthritis class, designed for individuals with rheumatic disease who are limited by impaired joint motion and/or strength.

The course will teach breathing and relaxation techniques; introduce activities to promote body awareness, posture, balance and coordination; incorporate exercises to improve body mechanics, range of motion, strength and endurance; and offer practical tips for self-care and better health.

Classes will be held from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 27 to Aug. 3, at the Lepage Large Conference Room, 99 Campus Ave. The cost is $22 for non-core members of HealthSteps.

For more information or to register, call HealthSteps at 777-8898 or visit www.stmarysmaine.com.

Grange trip

WINTHROP – Winthrop Grange 209 will go on its annual supper mystery ride on Tuesday. Members and friends will meet at the Grange Hall from where they will leave at 5 p.m.

Going to Florida

LEWISTON – As members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks from across the country gather in Orlando, Fla., from July 9 to 13 for the 142nd National Grand Lodge Convention, Exalted Ruler Joyce Strand of the Lewiston Elks Lodge 371 will vote on key issues facing the order and elect its national leaders. Strand is a resident of Brunswick.

In addition, Strand will learn the national results of each of the many programs. For more information on the Elks and its programs, visit www.elks.org or www.maineelks.org or contact the Lewiston Elks Lodge at 784-4801.

Support program

LEWISTON – The Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, in Room C at the 12 High Street Medical Office Building.

Wives, significant others and family members are welcome to attend. An educational presentation will be made during the first 20 to 30 minutes of the meeting, and will include a question-and-answer session.

Following the educational program, there will be two separate meetings: one for the prostate cancer patients, the other for wives, significant others and family members.

Anyone wishing more information about the group should call the Cynthia A. Rydholm Cancer Treatment Center at 795-2440.

Basket workshop

NEW GLOUCESTER – Participants will make a hanging herb basket at a workshop on Saturday, July 15, at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. The reed basket will be made on a frame and will measure 13 inches when completed.

The instructor will be Pat Libby, whose baskets are for sale at Shaker Village. The fee is $35; materials provided. Preregistration is required. For more information, call 926-4597, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Donate funds

AUBURN – Bob Seavey, general manager of five Dunkin’ Donuts shops in Auburn, recently made a donation of $250 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. On May 17, Auburn Dunkin’ Donuts shops partnered with local radio station WTHT-FM 99.9 “The Wolf,” for a daylong fundraiser. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.

Seniors to travel

LEWISTON – Holy Cross Seniors have announced upcoming trips.

Saturday, July 15, Foxwoods, price $35, bonus $25.

Wednesday, Aug. 16, Foster Downeast Clambake, York, price $61.

Wednesday, Sept. 13, Hobo Train. Meredith, N.H., hot turkey dinner served on the train, price $63.

Wednesday, Oct. 25, Indian Head Resort, Lincoln, N.H., Octoberfest, Spirits of Halloween, meal and show, price $59.

Wednesday, Nov. 8, shopping at North Shore Mall, Peabody, Mass., price $32.

Wednesday, Dec. 6, Log Cabin, Holyoke, Mass., dinner and show plus a visit to the Bright Nights Forest Park, Springfield, Mass., price $70.

For more information, call Marie Mailhot at 782-0188.

Bridge play

LEWISTON – The Lewiston-Auburn Duplicate Bridge Club met on June 20 at the Multi-Purpose Center. Winners in Flight A were: first, Ron Reynolds and Ray Sirois; second, David Lock and Lucille Theriault; third, Jeanine Kivus and Rosemarie Goodwin; fourth, Fred Letourneau and Martine Begert; fifth, Luke Merry and Mike Quinn.

Flight B winners were: first, Charlie Bartlett and Roger Briggs; second, Richard Allen and Richard Balian. Flight C winners were Lucille Bilodeau and Alberta Turner. Another game will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, at the center.

The club also met on June 21 at Schooner Estates in Auburn. Flight A winners were: first, Martine Begert and Jeanine Kivus; second, Bob Berry and Carolyn Robertson. Winners in Flight B were: first, Bob Berry and Carolyn Robertson; second, Doug and Betty Sise.

Another game will be played at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at Schooner Estates. A partner is guaranteed at both games. For more information, call Lucille Theriault at 783-0431.