DEAR SUN SPOTS: Clover Health Care at 440 Minot Ave. in Auburn is hosting “Right Sizing — Creating Space for What Matters” on Feb. 12 from 3-4 p.m. 

Presented by Tony Poulin, owner of Meservier & Associates of Auburn, the program will speak to the challenges of changing residences and how to right-size a lifetime of belongings to fit a new home and define your lifestyle your way.

This is free to the public and light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to 746-0657. — Donna, Auburn

ANSWER: This is a helpful topic. I like the term “right-size.” It sounds more positive than “downsize,” which seems diminishing. 

My older friends seem to be embracing “right-sizing.” They speak of keeping their independence and having more time to enjoy their lives rather than having the responsibility of caring for homes and things they no longer want or need. Please share your thoughts. 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Girl Scouts of River Valley is hosting a program to introduce families to what Girl Scouts can offer. It will be held Feb. 11 from 6-7 p.m. at High Street Congregational Church, 106 Pleasant St. in  Auburn. 

We will have a traditional meeting with an opening, discuss what activities we will be working on, learn by doing, and end the meeting with a traditional closing.

Parents and guardians will have an opportunity to ask questions about the program, volunteering, and what the program can do for all involved.

The venue entrance is to the left of the sanctuary entrance. Please email me at [email protected] with any questions. — Amy, no town

ANSWER: Girls Scouts is about so much more than selling cookies! Building confidence, making friends, learning skills and being encouraged should always be supported. I hope you have a big turnout. Thanks to all the volunteers who keep the Girl Scout organization running. 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club, the Tri-Town Optimist Club and the Gray-New Gloucester Optimist Club are each sponsoring an essay contest on the topic, “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand what my Community Means to Me. ” 

Each club winner will win $100 and advance to the district contest, where the $2,500 scholarship will be awarded. Contest essays are due to the Optimist Club by Feb. 10. 

For an application and set of rules, contact any Optimist Club member at 783-5269 or emailing [email protected]. To learn more about our Optimist Clubs, please visit our national website at https://optimist.org/ . — George, Auburn

ANSWER: What a great opportunity! Maine’s Optimist Clubs focus on youth development and community service, sharing the international mission of bringing out the best in young people through positive projects such as sports, mentoring and fundraising. 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: What are the plans for the Tractor Supply building in Turner? — Richard, no town

ANSWER: It’s always best to get the latest information right from the town office when you’re wondering about the progress for new development. The administrative assistant or someone serving on the planning board can answer this question and more. The town office number is 225-3414, or you can go to https://www.turnermaine.com/connect/ and send an email. 

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