Dear Sun Spots: We are the Gold Star Wives of America Inc., Dirigo Chapter, and are the wives of service members. It is the only chapter in Maine. We are looking for any wives of service members who served in the U.S. Armed Services and who might not be aware that there are benefits out there for them and their families. Benefits include education and burial reimbursement.

Come chat with us. We’ll be at the wreath-laying at 1 p.m Saturday at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall replica at Veterans Memorial Park.

In addition, we will also be volunteering at the wall from 1 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. I’d be happy to chat with any wives at that time. Alternatively, I can be reached at 634-3621. For more on this organization, please check out www.goldstarwives.org. – Jena Wilde, Norridgewock.

Dear Sun Spots: In reference to the person looking for someone to deliver groceries: I know that Webb’s Market on Pine Street in Lewiston delivers meat orders for free, but wouldn’t be sure they’d do other orders. – No Name, No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: Would anyone have any knobs for a stove top? I would need two. I have checked the generics but they do not fit my Jenn Air. The others are very expensive and come in packs of four. Thank you. I may be reached at 782-1602. – No Name, No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: I’m looking for a particular kind of ab exerciser. It has a round red seat, like a stool with handles on each side. Would anyone have one they would be willing to sell for a reasonable price? Please contact Rondajo at 782-1958. – No Name, No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: In regard to the request for recycling plastic rings (Sun Spots inquiry Sept. 21): If you can find a triangle with a number anywhere on the item, it can be recycled as long as the number is 1 through 7. My plastic rings are marked #4. Please call me for more information on to how to go about this. I may be reached at 783-1914. – Elizabeth Dube, No Town.

Dear Sun Spots: I would like to know if there are any agencies that might be willing to help a family who needs a sofa? This family has no way of picking the sofa up so would need for it to be delivered. They are on a limited income. Thank you. – No Name, Lewiston.

Answer: In addition to responses from readers, you might consider contacting the following to see if any might be able to assist you in your quest:

St. Martins de Porres on Bartlett Street in Lewiston, 786-4690; Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court St., Auburn, 784-6661; The Loaves and Fishes program at the Dominican Sisters’ grounds, 61 Lisbon Road, Sabattus. Phone 375-8399 and ask for Sr. Lucille Fournier. Another option is the Salvation Army, 800-958-7825.

Dear Sun Spots: Holy Cross Senior Travel has the following trips: Lunch at the Balsams in New Hampshire on Thursday, Sept. 27, for $55. A trip to the North Shore Theater for “Les Miserables” for $80 will be on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Please phone Claire Bourgoin at 783-9795, or come to the Holy Cross Senior Hall from 1 to 3 p.m. on Fridays for other trips. You do not have to be a senior to go on the trips. – Claire Bourgoin, Lewiston.

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