DEAR SUN SPOTS: As Thanksgiving approaches, will your holiday meal include something different?

Perhaps you’re planning on changing up your menu to bring new tastes to the table? Or maybe you add a unique twist on a traditional dish every year. Or perhaps your “tradition” on Thanksgiving has always been untraditional.

Whether you want to share an idea, a recipe, or a twist on an old favorite, we’d like to hear from you on how you personalize your Thanksgiving meal, for an upcoming story. Please write to food writer Karen Schneider in care of [email protected] by Nov. 2. Happy Thanksgiving! — Karen, no town

ANSWER: In the past, Sun Spotters have helped with so many features in the past, and when it comes to your food traditions, we want to know everything! If you have ideas and recipes to share, let’s hear from you!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Androscoggin Retired Educators’ Association will meet at Montello Heights, 550 College St. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 10:30 a.m.

The speaker for this meeting is Ray Dumont from the Public Theater in Lewiston.

It’s recommended that educators arrive at 10 a.m., a half-hour earlier than the meeting time, to socialize and have coffee and an appetizer. The price for the meal is $12.

Please make checks out to AREA and mail to Gina Fuller, 36 Elliott Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240.

For new members: With your registration, please include address, email, phone, birth date, and the major educational school district or school where you were located. — Elizabeth, no town

ANSWER: Androscoggin Retired Educators meets five times per year in September, October, November, March and April. Dues for the year are $10 for educators, $6 for noneducators, spouses, or significant others. Members who have reached their 85th birthday no longer need to pay dues.

All educators, including teachers, assistant teachers, educational technicians, principals, assistant principals, secretaries, guidance counselors, librarians and anyone who works with children are invited to attend. You need not have taught in Androscoggin County or even in Maine. All educators regardless of where you worked are welcome.

DEAR SUNSPOTS: The Poland Historical Society at 1231 Maine St. in Poland will hosting Hugh Keene and his memories of growing up in West Poland on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m.

A longtime educator in the Auburn school system, Keene once attended the Poland Corner School House, which is now the home of the historical society. He will recall a time when homes were not electrified, when schools consisted of one room with multiple grades, and when a settlement existed on Blackcat Mountain. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Jack at 998-5268. — David, Auburn

ANSWER: That sounds very interesting. I’m wondering if Hugh has ever given talks at area schools. I think it would be valuable to share his stories with youngsters.

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