The United Methodist Church of Auburn, 439 Park Ave., will hold its Bean Supper on Saturday, March 21, at 5 p.m. 

As always, the menu includes baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, cole slaw, bread, beverages, and homemade pies. 

Musical entertainment will be  provided by the Park Avenue Pickers and will begin at 4:30. For additional information, contact the church office at 782-3972. — Steve, Minot

ANSWER: Hooray for potluck suppers! This is something we can count on — a hot supper, friendly faces, lively music and pie! 

Let’s see how many churches and other organizations will promote their suppers in Sun Spots. Ready, set, go! 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In your response to Mary in Durham, please add the programs at Maine’s Senior Colleges. There are senior college programs in Lewiston-Auburn and Brunswick, as well as in 13 other locations throughout the state. 

These lifelong learning programs are great places to meet people and make friends; and they are accessible and affordable. The Lewiston-Auburn Senior College will begin its spring term in early April. 

Classes usually meet once a week, ranging from just one class session to classes that continue for eight weeks. You can see the class offerings and register for classes at https://lewiston-auburn-senior-college.coursestorm.com/. Annual membership is only $35. One-day classes are free, and multiweek courses are $25. As a bonus for Mary, members can also participate in the outdoor activities of the Outsiders Club. — Jean, no town

ANSWER: When I responded to Mary (March 13 Sun Spots), she mentioned she was on a limited budget so I gave her some ideas that are free. It’s good to know that there are no-cost classes available after paying the senior college yearly membership fee, and I didn’t know about the connection to the Outsiders Club. Great info. Thank you! 

DEAR SUN SPOTS: As everyone in Sun Spots Land is thinking about spring cleaning, may I remind you that there is always a need for egg cartons, one-time use plastic shopping bags, reusable grocery-size paper bags, and lunch-size bags at your local food banks. 

At soup kitchens, check to see if they need the plastic and foil restaurant containers that those of us who get takeout or bring our restaurant leftovers home in often have piling up in our kitchen cupboards. — Missy, Lewiston

ANSWER: Thank you for reminding us of this need. Saving up these items to drop off at food banks may seem like a small thing but it really does help so much. 

And if you know of someone who needs transportation to the food bank or soup kitchen, please offer to take them. If you don’t know anyone personally but would like to get involved with helping someone with rides, check in with the soup bank and churches in your area. 

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