ANSWER: A Zumba Gold class sponsored by Oxford Recreation will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, at the Station House Community Center, Oxford. Cost is $1 for residents and $3 for nonresidents. For more information, call Kelli at 207-754-9411.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have been asked about knitting and sewing groups. Whether you knit, crochet, needle felt, spin, embroider or make any craft using fibers, you are invited to bring your projects and share your experience and ideas from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at the Mechanic Falls Library, 108 Lewiston St., Mechanic Falls.

Beginners as well as seasoned crafters are encouraged to join. We have had some yarn, knitting needles and crochet hooks donated so that folks who are interested in learning how to knit or crochet can try it out. We have a few knitting needles and crochet hooks that can be borrowed from the library. For more information, email ccushing@mechanicfalls.lib.me.us or call 207-345-9450.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Occasionally you print letters for seniors looking for activities like bingo. A senior social / luncheon, sponsored by Harrison Recreation Dept., is held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays in the community room on School Street. The cost is $3. The next event is Tuesday, June 2. Seniors can have fun socializing, meeting new friends, playing word games, Bingo and enjoy a delicious lunch and dessert. For more information, call Paula Holt at 207-583-2241 or email pholt@harrisonmaine.org.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am worried about ticks as they seem to be more widespread and abundant each year. Do you have any resources for the public about ticks and what to do if you get bitten? Thank you. — Worried in Norway.

ANSWER: A Community Tick Talk will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main Street. Bob Maurais from Mainely Ticks will discuss strategies to better protect your family from ticks and tick-borne diseases. Items discussed will include personal protection strategies, landscape modifications and the life cycle of the deer tick. Educational literature will be distributed including tick identification guides and bookmarks.

Lyme disease is on the rise nationwide and has increased tenfold in a number of Northeastern states in the past decade. According to the Centers for Disease Control, children ages 5-14 have the highest incidence of Lyme disease in the United States. The next three months will be the peak season for contracting tick-borne illness including Lyme disease, as people and pets will be spending more time outdoors in proximity to the tiny nymph deer tick and become unsuspecting hosts.

Increasing awareness about the severity of tick-borne diseases and simple steps for preventing exposure to ticks are key to reversing this negative health trend. Visit www.mainelyticks.com to learn more about ticks and Lyme disease. For program information, call the library at 207-743-5309 ext 1.

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