Beacon House craft fair June 8

RUMFORD — The Beacon House Peer Center, a service under the Oxford County Mental Health Services, will hold a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Rumford Eagles Banquet Hall.

There will be food for sale, music and a children’s supervised play area. There will also be a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle.

To reserve a table for $15, call 369-0868.

The Beacon House serves people with mental, emotional and behavioral illnesses. The recover/peer center at 3 Canal St. is looking to improve on services and add activities and events.

Donations can be sent to OCMHS, 150 Congress St., Rumford.

Daughters of Isabella meet

RUMFORD — St. Timothy Circle 504, Daughters of Isabella, will meet Tuesday, June 11, at the Holy Savior Church Hall.

Committee members are Lorraine Barre and Simonne Rafuse, chairpersons; Viola Worcester, Marie Coffin, Louise Richard and Maureen Leavitt.

The following have reached their 25-year-plus membership: Lorraine Barre, 46 years, in June; Mary Morgan, 27 years, in July; Pauline Buckingham, 62 years, in July; and in loving memory of deceased member, Aurora “Ora” Brown.

Stephens High Class of 1953

MEXICO — Members of the Stephens High School Class of 1953 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the Mexico Chicken Coop.

All class members and guests are welcome.

For more information, call Isabel Duguay at 562-4241.

Stephens High Class of 1955

RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1955 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, for the monthly luncheon and meeting at the Route 2 Diner.

Stephens High Class of 1951

RUMFORD — Stephens High School Class of 1951 will hold its June luncheon at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the River Valley Grill. All are welcome. For more information call 364-8883.

RSU 10 ‘Farewell’ Open House

DIXFIELD — The public is invited to stop by a “Farewell” Open House being held in honor of Dr. Tom Ward from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, in the Student Community Center at Dirigo High School. Light refreshments will be available.

Peru Historical Society meeting

PERU — The Peru Historical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Peru Historical Society Building.

Dixfield Historical Society meeting

RUMFORD — On June 13 the Dixfield Historical Society will have their meeting at the Society meeting room, Main Street, at 6:30 p.m.

A program will be presented by Les Fossel of Restoration Resources, the premier historic house restoration company in Maine, founded in 1975. He will give a talk on Maine architecture.

Snowshoe Club dance June 15

RUMFORD — The Snowshoe Club will hold a dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 15.

Music will be provided by All Girl Band. Members and guests welcome.

Dempsey plans fatigue workshop

RUMFORD — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing and Rumford Hospital will offer a free fatigue workshop for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. Fighting Fatigue will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at Rumford Hospital, conference room C.

Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common side effects of cancer and its treatments. Although it may seem counter-intuitive, decreased physical activity, which may be the result of illness or of treatment, can also lead to tiredness and lack of energy.

Nate Littlefield, ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist, will discuss tips and techniques for safely becoming more active, which can decrease the feeling of fatigue and help you feel energetic and stay active.

Pre-registration is required and available by phone at 207-795-8250, toll-free 1-877-336-7287 or online at www.dempseycenter.org.

Dementia-related planning program

RUMFORD — Bill Kirkpatrick, program director for the Alzheimer’s Association, will present “Legal and Financial Planning” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the Rumford Community Home, 11 John F. Kennedy Lane.

This workshop is for anyone who would like to know more about what legal and financial issues to consider and how to put plans in place when dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. RSVP to Sue Ellen Richardson by calling 364-7863.