DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Poland Historical Society has been invited by Mike Smith, development director, to a presentation and tour of Agassiz Village 71 Agassiz Camp Road, off Johnson Hill Road, in Poland. The presentation is set to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in the main dining hall. All are welcome.

Founded in 1935 and set on Thompson Lake, Agassiz Village continues to serve its original purpose of providing an outdoor Maine experience for children from under-resourced communities. Please join us. Call the Poland Historical Society at 207-998-5268 for more information. — David, Auburn

ANSWER: Agassiz Village serves nearly 500 children between ages 8 and 17 from under-resourced communities, mostly in Maine and Massachusetts.

Thanks to founders Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Burroughs and the caring staff members, the camp is a haven where children every summer can develop skills to benefit their future, family and community.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The University of Southern Maine Occupational Therapy Clinic is scheduling Car Fit assessments at the USM Lewiston-Auburn campus at 51 Westminster St. in Lewiston. The assessments are Wednesday afternoons on June 12, 19 and 26, and Wednesdays in July. This opportunity is by appointment, with each session lasting 30 minutes.

Car Fit is a free, interactive educational program designed to improve older adult driver safety. Trained volunteers provide information to ensure the safest “fit” for older drivers and their vehicles.

Contact Robina O’Rourke at 207-753-6677 or robina.orourke@maine.edu. — Robina, no town

ANSWER: This is a great way for older drivers to check in with themselves and ensure they are confident behind the wheel.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Concerning the value of live theater (Sun Spots, May 24), here is another way to think about it: I am severely hard of hearing but attended a play recently with my husband at The Public Theater, a play that had people laughing heartily.

Even when wearing hearing aids and using the hearing equipment offered by the theater, I sat through the whole performance feeling sad because people were laughing and I had no clue what had been said. I wish I could have read the play before I attended. On the way home, I said, “I will never go again to live theater.” Sad.

An interesting note for others who have impaired hearing: The Gem movie theater in Bethel has closed-captioning and other aids for those with impaired hearing and vision. It all works great, and I never miss even a quiet comment. — Lida, Bethel

ANSWER: I understand completely. I have a good friend who no longer attends theater and concerts because she cannot hear well. I know she grieves not having those experiences, and I miss her company at the events.

You may want to contact The Public Theater with your feedback.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Just a quick note to thank you for running the announcement concerning our yard sale at Danville Junction Grange again. We even got headlines.

As I have said a million times: Ms. Sun Spots, you are the best. Thank you. — Glenys, Auburn

ANSWER: I have great respect for the Grange experience and what you all do to keep it going. You can count on me to get the word out.

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