PARIS — The Oxford County Educators Association-Retired met in June at the United Methodist Church in Rumford for the last time before the summer break.

The president, John Kimball, was exploring the Grand Canyon and was unavailable to lead the meeting, so Rodney Abbott filled in. The main purpose of the meeting was to honor former educators who had passed away during the previous year.

Members of the Methodist Church provided dinner following the business meeting. The group was entertained by the Belltones, who sang a medley of songs.

The September meeting will be held at Maurice’s Restaurant on Friday, Sept. 19. Following the business meeting and lunch, members will go to the McLaughlin Gardens for a program. Sign-ins and socialization will begin at 10:30 a.m.

The October meeting is scheduled at the South Paris Congregational Church. The usual sign-in time, 10:30 a.m., will be observed. After lunch the program will include a chance to hear from local candidates for office in the fall elections. This will give attendees the opportunity to express their views on educational issues and matters concerning the retirement system.

The fund raiser for October will be the annual pie sale. The calendar raffle also will be distributed so members can raise even more money for the scholarship fund.

Anyone who has been involved in the process of education and who lives in Oxford County, remains interested in matters concerned with education, wants to keep informed about issues related to schools and the retirement system, and enjoys the company of fellow educators is encouraged to attend the meetings.