NORWAY — The public is invited to the Open House at the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. Visitors will get to see their space, meet some of their volunteers and board members, pick up a calendar or comfort item and see how they are able to assist those impacted by cancer. There will be refreshments and door prizes.

The Cancer Resource Center, started in 2015 by a group of local residents, is a place where family members and those impacted by cancer may receive support. Services include a lending library, informational resources and comfort items such as port protectors, pillows, hats and bonnets.

Staffed by volunteers, the Center is open from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Activities include a women’s cancer support group and a men’s rally group, wellness activities including yoga classes, self reflexology and self reiki and a variety of craft classes such as painting, beading and card making — all free of charge.

FMI: call 207-890-0329, visit their website at www.crcofwm.org or Facebook page for more information and up-to-date schedule.

The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has a variety of free comfort items available to anyone impacted by cancer. The public is invited to visit the Center during their Open House from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, to see what resources and programs they have offer. The Center is at 199 Main St., Norway.


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