AFCI
Worried about those autumn chores that are facing you? Need help? The AFCI/Telstar Handy Neighbor Fall Service Day will be Saturday, October 15. To make a request, call the AFCI service number, 207-824-4444. Late requests will be put on a waiting list to be assigned as we are able. Call now!
Community
Remember that you may request an AFCI N2N ride for any community event (contact information below).
Saturday, October 15, 1-2:30 at the Buck’s Ledge parking lot: celebrate the purchase of Buck’s Ledge for a Community Forest for the Town of Woodstock.
Tuesday, October 18 and Tuesday, October 25, 4-6 p.m., Dicocoa’s, 125 Main Street, Bethel: “Healthy Eating – Tune Up for Winter” (two identical programs – choose your night). WMSC’s To Your Health program, in collaboration with the Bethel Family Health Center and MSAD#44/Continuing Education, taught by Cathi DiCocco, popular local professional chef. Space is limited, so reserve early by calling Lynne Zimmerman, 207-595-0780. A cooking demonstration, samples of a variety of healthy foods, and practical information about saving time and money while eating well – an interactive program of discussion and fun.
Wednesday, October 19: the first Soup’s On! 11-1 at the Bethel Methodist Church Dining Room. These have been very popular, so put this date on your calendar – and all the upcoming ones as well. The third
Wednesday of the month: November 16, December 21, January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19.
Bethel Food Pantry, first and third Wednesday of each month, 9-2.
Community Suppers (free, open to all) – last Wednesday every month, 4:30-6 p.m., Bethel Alliance Church. Eat-in or take-out.
Conversation, coffee and a bagel or doughnut, every Thursday, 9-noon, Bethel Alliance Church; come for one hour or all three.
Tips
Get your COVID booster shot (to combat the new Omicron variant)! At Walgreens and other locations. For more information, https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0901-covid-19-booster.html.
Learn about the new Maine property tax stabilization bill – also called a “tax freeze” bill – at
https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2022-08-05/new-maine-law-allowing-seniors-to-freeze-property-taxes-takes-effect.
AARP suggests “Ten Ways You’re Wasting Money – and How to Stop Now”:
(https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2021/how-to-stop-wasting-money.html?)
“Prices of Hundreds of Drugs Outpace Inflation,” advises AAR:
(https://www.aarp.org/health/drugs-supplements/info-2022/drug-prices-and-inflation.html?)
“Twelve Things You Can Do for Your Health in 5 Minutes or Less”:
https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2022/quick-healthy-habits.html?
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!
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