Aging talk with Speaker of House

AUBURN — SeniorsPlus will host Democratic Speaker of the House Mark Eves from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14, in Room 103 of Kirk Hall at Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner St.

The visit will be an opportunity for community members, lawmakers and local seniors to discuss ways to help older adults in Maine age in place.

Representatives of SeniorsPlus will also speak at the event.

The statewide tour is a continuation of Eves’ “Keep ME Home” bipartisan legislative package, aimed at helping more seniors live independently in their communities.

Light refreshments will be served.

FMI: 1-800-427-1241, tinyurl.com/js2o87r

Scholarships for adult learners

ELLSWORTH — Adult learners from Franklin County returning to school for post-secondary education are eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship.

Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled in a degree-granting program, but are encouraged to make that commitment before applying for renewal consideration.

Both Elizabeth “Betty” and Hugh Montgomery had their roots in Phillips. Betty was born in Phillips and attended its schools, and Hugh summered in the old farmhouse that belonged in his family. They both went to college and pursued careers as librarians.

The deadlines for applications are Aug. 12 and Dec. 16. Complete guidelines and application forms are available through the Maine Community Foundation.

FMI, apply: www.mainecf.org.

Otisfield Sewing and Craft Group

OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Sewing and Craft Group will meet from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Otisfield Community Hall. The group does not meet the third Wednesday of the month.

The club members put on the tea kettle and meet to work on individual and group projects and share ideas, skills, books and patterns. Projects members work on include knitting, crocheting, quilting, painting, fabric painting, card making from scraps, sewing table runners, making Christmas crafts and zentangle.  

FMI: 207-461-1995, 207-539-9034, [email protected], [email protected].