AFCI
The Our Towns Project, funded by an AARP grant: you’ve seen our pictures of the wonderful Congo Craftsmen making benches and picnic tables to be gifted to our six member towns. With lively colors and appropriate themes, they’ve all been beautifully decorated by Kate Webb (BAAM) and Freshman Academy students, and have lovely plaques donated by Amanda Moran Designs.
Soon they will be placed in their new homes: In Bethel, benches at the Town Office, the NorthStar garden, the Methodist Church, and the ice rink in winter, as well as tables at the garden and church. In Gilead, a bench at the park. In Greenwood, tables at the boat launch, the beach, and Maggie’s Park. In Hanover, a bench at the town office.
In Newry, a bench at the covered bridge. In Woodstock, a table at the town common. For a sneak preview, a few refreshments, and conversation with AFCI friends, visit us on Election Day, Tuesday, June 14; you’ll be there anyway, as the celebrations are on the grounds of your polling stations. Do join us!
We regret that our Handy Neighbor Chores program does not have the capacity to fulfill requests at this time.
Watch for more information about their fall workday.
The Age-Friendly Community Initiative held its first AFCI Conversation a few weeks ago – this one on “Food and Our Community,” facilitated by Dave Bean, Meryl Kelly, and Bonnie Pooley. You may watch the entire session on our local WHAT TV station: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLePBGJ0Wl8.
Community
The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce has been planning its summer events and would like your help. To volunteer for Summerfest, please visit http://www.bethelsummerfest.com/ or for Harvestfest: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/585529422042/false#/invitation.
“Create your own visual arts journal from scratch and learn how to get started expressing yourself using images!” https://business.bethelmaine.com/events/details/visual-arts-journaling-workshop-19095?calendarMonth=2022-06-01
At The Gem Theater Saturday, June 4, 4-7: Free Science on Screen Event (https://business.bethelmaine.com/events/details/science-on-screen-life-in-the-intertidal-zone-tide-pools-kelp-forests-19086?calendarMonth=2022-06-01)
Bethel Food Pantry, first and third Wednesday of each month, 9-2.
Community Suppers last Wednesday of each month, 4:30-6 at the Bethel Alliance Church. Eat-in or take-out.
Bethel Alliance Church: Conversation, coffee, and a bagel or doughnut, every Thursday, 9-1; come for one hour or all four.
All AFCI services are free. To request an N2N ride: 207-824-4444. For information, inquiries, and suggestions – email: agefriendlybethel@gmail.com, visit our Facebook page or website, www.agefriendlybethel.org. We love to hear from you, and you’re welcome to visit our monthly Board meetings.
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