VFW Post 9150 to meet Monday

LEWISTON — The Longley-Dionne VFW Post 9150 of Lewiston will hold their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, June 17, at Governor’s Restaurant. Following installation of officers a small meal will be served. Attendees are reminded to dress properly.

LPL offers teen reading program

LEWISTON — Beginning on June 23, Lewiston Public Library will be offering teens ages 13 to 18 a weekly chance to win great prizes, simply by reading three or more hours per week. The library wants to encourage teenagers to keep up with their reading during the long summer months so they will not lose academic ground during the break.

Participants may read any type of reading material and any genre they want. As long as they meet their reading goal for the week, they will be eligible to choose from a weekly prize or a raffle ticket for a larger prize. The raffle drawing will be held at the beginning of August, and prizes include Dr. Dre Beats headphones, soccer balls, an art kit, Flagship Cinemas and Bull Moose Music gift cards and an iPod shuffle.

Teens may sign up as early as June 17, and the first week to read begins on June 23.

For details contact the Adult Services Desk at the Lewiston Public Library at 207-513-3135 or [email protected].

Lewiston Bridge Club winners

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on June 3, were as follows: first, Jan and Vern Arey; second, Mike Quinn and Mike True; third, Marta Clements and Hazel Glazier; first in B, Bill Clifford and Richard Balian.

Winners on June 4 were: first, Patricia Quinn and Mike True; second, Kathy Burden and Mary Trafton; third, Luke Merry and Mike Quinn; fourth, Jeanine Kivus and Fred Letourneau; fifth, Patricia Garcia and David Lock; first in B, Kathy Burden and Mary Trafton; second, Connie Webster and Richard Balian; third, Larry Fortier and Roger Labbe; first in C, Kathy Burden and Mary Trafton; second, Larry Fortier and Roger Labbe.

Games are played every Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Seniors Room at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. A partner is always guaranteed and all bridge players are welcomed. Call Rosemarie Goodwin at 754-1431 for more information.

USM application assistance

LEWISTON — Help is available for those who are considering applying to the University of Southern Maine or who may have questions about the application process.

USM Admissions Counselor Chris Fox will be available to meet with prospective students and applicants throughout the summer and the fall on USM’s Lewiston-Auburn campus. Fox will be available to discuss application materials and processes, meet with students at their request and offer Undergraduate Admission Services.

Fox will be available on Thursday, June 20; Wednesday, July 3; Thursday, July 25; Friday, Aug. 2, and Wednesday, Aug. 14. Meetings are scheduled through USM LAC Student Services. Call 207-753-6536 to make an appointment. USM’s Lewiston-Auburn Campus is at 51 Westminster St. More information may be found online at www.usm.maine.edu/lac.

Baked bean supper June 22

GRAY — A baked bean supper will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at First Congregational Church, Route 115.

The meal includes casseroles, salads and homemade breads and desserts. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

The church is handicapped accessible. For more information, call 657-4279 or 657-3279.

Chicken barbecue and bake sale

MECHANIC FALLS — A chicken barbecue and bake sale will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the American Legion Post 150, 41 Elm St.

Make note cards at Shaker Village

NEW GLOUCESTER — Learn how to master a lifetime skill and make note cards that will be perfect as birthday gifts, Christmas gifts and personal stationery combining calligraphy, watercolors, flowers and herbs at a workshop to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26.

Bonnie Faulkner of the Heron Gallery is the teacher. Cost is $40. For information call 207-926-4597 or visit www.shaker.lib.me.us.

Yoga workshop free at Dempsey

LEWISTON — The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing will offer a free yoga workshop for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. “Restorative Yoga: Relax and Renew” will take place from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St.

Yoga instructor Tish Caldwell will lead the group in Restorative yoga, a gentle form of yoga that uses props to encourage a deep state of relaxation. By supporting various parts of the body with bolsters, blocks, blankets and/or straps, one can fully release into the pose and relax every part of the body. Restorative yoga helps relieve the effects of chronic stress and move the spine in all directions to promote greater well-being.

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