ADULT RESPITE CARE

The Adult Respite Care Program, called HARC (HELP ADULT RESPITE CARE), is a service which provides needed relief for caregivers of cognitively challenged seniors. The program has activities designed specifically to enrich the participants’ daily lives based on their capabilities, experience, interests and personality. This service is open Wednesdays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., and is located at the lower level of Rangeley Family Medicine, 42 Dallas Hill Rd., and includes lunch and a snack. This program is sponsored by HELP (Helping Elders Live in Place), a program of Rangeley Health and Wellness. For more information, contact Laurie Soucy at (207)864-4397 option 6 or  laurie@rangeleyhealthandwellness.com.

BINGO

RANGELEY —Tuesday, January 21, 1-3 p.m., 14 School St. Free games, goodies and prizes. For more information, call Mary at 460-4146.

FOOD BANK

RANGELEY — Rangeley Food Bank welcomes all to stop by every Tuesday 10 a.m.-12 noon at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. We’ve got lots of good food to fill you up.

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HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDES

RANGELEY — Horse drawn wagon rides will be offered on several dates throughout the winter. Rides will be offered 4-6 p.m., beginning and ending next to Rangeley Adventure Company, 7 Pond St. Upcoming dates: Saturday, Jan. 18 and Saturday, Jan. 25

MAHJONG

RANGELEY — Mahjong on Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m., at the Townhouse Apartments lunch room, across from the Fire Station. $2 donation. Call Jackie @ 207-557-2503 for questions.

Ecumenical Mah Jongg at the Rangeley Congregational Church Barn, 2 High Street, on 1st and 3rd Mondays 1-3 p.m. This gathering is for beginners and experienced players. It is a perfect opportunity to learn the game. Email Ann Franklin at annfranklin214@gmail.com.

MEETINGS

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RANGELEY — Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are held on Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. (Open Discussion), and Saturdays, 7-8 p.m. (Closed Discussion), at the Rangeley Free Baptist Church, 3 Lake St.

MADRID TWP. — Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Open Big Book meeting is held Fridays, 7 – 8 p.m. at the Madrid Historical Society Schoolhouse on Schoolhouse  Road.

MOVIES

RANGELEY — “Here” will be showing at Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., beginning Friday, Jan. 17. Movie tickets will be available at the door; no advanced tickets are needed. Adults $7 Youth/Students $5 Doors open 45 minutes prior to start time, and the full concession stand, including beer/wine, will be available. For more information, call Rangeley Friends of the Arts at 864-5000.

Synopsis: A generational story about families and the special place they inhabit, sharing in love, loss, laughter, and life. Director: Robert Zemeckis Writers: Eric Roth Robert Zemeckis, Richard McGuire Stars: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany. Coming-of-age, Drama Rated PG-13 1h 44m

Showtimes are:

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Friday, Jan. 17 at 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.

“Moana 2” will be the feature beginning Friday, Jan. 22.

Synopsis: After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Directors: David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller Writers: Jared Bush, Dana Ledoux Miller, Bek Smith Stars: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Hualalai Chung. Computer animation, adventure, comedy Rated PG 1h 40m

Friday, Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.

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Saturday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.

NIGHT SKY TOUR

RANGELEY — John Meader, owner of The Northern Stars Planetarium, will lead a night sky snowshoe tour Friday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m., at  Rangeley Lakes Trails Center, 524 Saddleback Mountain Rd. Learn about constellations, galaxies, and much more! The Night Sky Tours are sponsored by Dark Skies Rangeley, a community-led effort to conserve the dark skies over the Rangeley Region. If weather prevents an in-person event, a virtual tour will be held at 8 p.m. Registration is required. Tickets are $5. FMI or to register: visit the events page at rlht.org.

PARKS AND RECREATION

RANGELEY — Men’s League Basketball will be held at Rangeley Lakes Regional School, 43 Mendolia Rd., on Sundays at 5-7 p.m. Final date of this league is Sunday, Jan. 26. FMI: call 864-2294

THRIFT SHOPPE

RANGELEY — The Church of the Good Shepherd Thrift Shoppe, 2614 Main Street, is open Friday and Saturday mornings 9 a.m. to noon. It is a place that is shopped by local folks, winter and summer folks, and the Rangeley Friends of the Arts searching for costumes and set decorations. The bargains are amazing and the range of goods diverse. Proceeds from our Shoppe support the operating costs of Good Shepherd and contributes to local, national and international agencies that provide for the poor and needy of the world. The Thrift Shoppe accepts donations of gently worn clothing, jewelry, accessories and household items. (No televisions, large electronics or furniture, please. See full list of items that can not be accepted in the Undercroft) Donations may be dropped off at the Undercroft anytime during the day or evening.

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