How wonderful it is to be getting back into the swing of things! Are you remembering all the resources this community has to offer? Our recent weather has suggested many wonderful outdoor summer activities, including swimming, walking, and biking. And there’s:

Bethel Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 9-1, next to Norway Savings Bank on Parkway.

Greenwood Farmers’ Market, every Friday, 4-6. Produce, other food – and fiddle music by Monica Mann.

Saturday Market on Main Street (Methodist Church, Bethel). 9-1 on Saturday June 19, July 17, August 14, September 4. Local artisans/crafters, Re-Pant bags for sale and a drop off site for items for the Bethel Food Pantry (toiletries, household items, feminine products and baby supplies).

The Gem Theater, fully open (Thursdays – Sundays) and continuing to follow good COVID protocol. Look for their exciting films at: thegemtheater.com

Two Gem events of special interest: BAAM (the Bethel Area Arts and Music program) has been working hard for months on a mural project, engaging local students in partnership with a Portland mural artist, Ryan Adams. Saturday, June 19th is Volunteer Day. Beginning at 10:00, volunteers are invited to come and“paint their socks off!” FMI: coordinator@bethelareaartsandmusic.com.

Saturday, June 26 is Artist Night at the Gem: several community activities. FMI and to reserve a seat – for the artist’s talk: https://thegemtheater.com/special_events/the-gems-artist-night/?. For the film: https://thegemtheater.com/showtimes/faces-places-62621-700-pm/?

Museums of the Bethel Historical Society: a full slate of programs and events in July and August (10-3 Wednesday-Friday and 10-1 Saturday). Saturday, July 3 – opening of an exhibit from the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame, Sunday July 4 – community picnic and concert with the Portland Brass Quintet, 11:30.

Community Supper at the Bethel Alliance Church, Wednesday, June 30, 4:30-6:00 (free). Indoor seating, outdoor seating (weather permitting) and take-out available.

For a ride to any of the above – or any other personal medical or social event – call AFCI. You may also request a Bethel Library book to be delivered.

Do you know someone who’s living with chronic pain? A SeniorsPlus class will help sufferers learn how to better manage pain and improve their quality of life. FREE on Zoom, Thursdays, 1:00-2:30, June 17th-July 22nd. FMI: 207-440-2390 or kmills@healthylivingforme.org.

All AFCI services are free (donations welcome) and can be requested by phone, 207-824-4444. For general information or inquiries and suggestions: email infoagefriendlybethel@googlegroups.com, visit our FaceBook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org.

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