DEAR SUN SPOTS: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish is planning its 50th Anniversary Christmas by the Lake Fair on Nov. 23 at Saint Philip Church, 2365 Turner Road in Auburn.

We need small pine cones (not the long ones) to put on our beautiful Christmas wreaths. If you have some, or know someone who does, please call the office at 782-8096, or they can be dropped off at the office behind Sacred Heart Church on Western Avenue in Auburn. Thank you very much! — Deborah, no town

ANSWER: Since the white pine cone and tassel is the state flower, you should be gifted with plenty of pine cones to make those wreaths extra lovely! Let me know if you need anything else to make your fundraiser a big success.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: There will be a yard sale Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A variety of items, from kitchenware to hymnals,  will be available. Contact Milly Millett at 583-2822 or Beth Jones at 462-5294 for more information.

ANSWER: Be sure to include stopping by the church in Stoneham in your plans.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Danville Junction Grange will continue this fall with the monthly sale of delicious homemade chicken pies to raise funds for repairs to our hall. The next sale will be Satuday, Sept. 14. Pies must be ordered ahead by calling Maynard Chapman at 312-5591. — Glenys, no town

ANSWER: Chicken pies are a Maine tradition that makes for a delicious and comforting fall entrée. Have you ordered yours yet?

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Pleasant St. Drop-in Center has an urgent need for men’s underwear (sizes medium and large), men’s and women’s gloves, and flashlights. — Virginia, no town

ANSWER: Donations are accepted at the center at 169 Pleasant St. in Auburn on Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m. and on Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: USM Occupational Therapy Department is offering “A Matter of Balance” class for older adults at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College Community Clinic at 51 Westminster St. in Lewiston.

This class focuses on managing concerns about falls. It is not designed as an exercise class, but for people who have a fear of falling, for people who restrict their activity, and for people who are trying to start an exercise plan.

The class will be held Wednesdays from 10 to noon starting Oct. 2 and will run for a total of eight sessions.

You will need to commit to attending every class. The fee is $10 for the workbook for the class. For more information and to sign up, please call 753-6677 or email robina.orourke@maine.edu. – Robina, no town

ANSWER: This is an important class to take and will build your confidence and help you find your way through your fears.

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