DEAR SUN SPOTS: On Saturday, Nov. 19, my sister went to the Edward Little High School Christmas Fair where she found two beautiful Christmas ornaments. The one she gave me is green with angel wings and reads, “I have an angel in heaven, I call him my husband.” I have been so touched by it.
I was wondering if Sun Spots would know who the artist is who made them. If not, I do hope this person reads Sun Spots and either contacts you or calls me as my sister-in-law wants one of these ornaments, too. Please call me at 784-8388. If you need to, leave a message and a call back number and I will call you as soon as possible. Sun Spots, you are so awesome! — Rose, Lewiston
ANSWER: If you are the creator of these special ornaments please call Rose AND write to me so I can spread the word. If any of the fair organizers or crafters at this fair have information and can help, please let me know. I would love for Rose’s sister-in-law, or anyone else who is interested to have an ornament, too.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: SeniorsPlus, Western Maine’s designated Area Agency on Aging, seeks volunteers to assist with a new program, Opening Minds through Art. This program strives to bring joy, art and pride to people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s in our community.
Weekly, for six weeks, at our Wilton, Norway and Lewiston offices, people with dementia (the artists) are paired one-on-one with trained volunteers who help them create art using imagination instead of memory.
SeniorsPlus seeks volunteers to work one-on-one with participants in these art classes. No art background is required. To volunteer, or to enroll a loved one as an artist, please contact SeniorsPlus, at 795-4010, edcenter@seniorsplus.org. — Jessica, Lewiston
ANSWER: What a brilliant idea — I love it! SeniorsPlus has got it going on! Since 1972, the organization has been improving the lives of older adults and adults with disabilities. As the designated Area Agency on Aging for Western Maine, SeniorsPlus provides statewide services with an emphasis on Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties for core services (i.e. nutrition, information and assistance) that support independent living, healthy aging and address isolation.
The overall program goal of SeniorsPlus is to assist older people and adults with disabilities in its tri-county area so they can remain safely at home for as long as possible. The mission of SeniorsPlus is to enrich the lives of older people and adults with disabilities, their families and communities, and to support them to make informed choices. SeniorsPlus envisions a future where all older adults and individuals with disabilities are engaged and respected while living quality, independent lives in the communities of their choice.
To learn more, call the number above or visit https://www.seniorsplus.org/.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you for placing information about the Barker Mill Arms Holiday Craft and Rummage Sale in your column. It was very helpful. — No name, no town
ANSWER: Ms. Sun Spots is always willing to assist with fundraising — thanks go to all you organizers for your time and effort.
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