DEAR SUN SPOTS: Come enjoy the Foss Mansion at 19 Elm St. in Auburn, for Pastries & Porcelain, a spring afternoon tea with friends, as we celebrate Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 9, at 2 p.m.

Take a moment to relax while enjoying laughter, friendship and the simple joys of a spring afternoon together. Enjoy a delightful selection of sweet and savory finger foods, freshly brewed tea, and warm conversation in a beautiful historic mansion for $20. 

Full house tours are available for an additional $10 and start at 3:30 p.m. Ella’s Gift Closet will also be open, offering a lovely selection of gifts for cash-only purchases.

For more information, contact Kathy Lawrence at 402-7591. Thank you for all your support in helping us make this an amazing event! — Kathy, Auburn

ANSWER: What a special way to celebrate with your mom or just have a ladies’ afternoon out in a genteel environment. This would be a great reason to dress up and imagine you are living in a whole different era. What a delightful escape!

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Knights of Columbus Council 10019 is sponsoring a blood drive at the Parish Hall of Holy Trinity Church on 67 Frost Hill Ave. in Lisbon Falls on Monday, June 8, from 1-5:30 p.m. 

Please call 1-800-733-2767  to make an appointment or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/  and enter LisbonFallsME in the white zip/sponsor code box. Many donors are needed as blood is in short supply. — Ray, no town

ANSWER: This blood drive accepts two types of donations. A Power Red donation collects the red cells but returns most of the plasma and platelets to the donor. These donors must meet specific eligibility requirements and have type A-, B- or O blood.

The most common type of donation, during which about a pint of whole blood is given usually takes about an hour.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I was at Midcoast Medical Center in Brunswick recently for a stressful appointment and afterward I was very thirsty and went to the cafeteria to get something to drink. There were no cashiers around — only a self-serve option and when I tried to purchase a bottle of juice, I could not understand how to do it. I am “elderly” and these machines often confuse me! 

A nurse wearing scrubs came in and I asked her to help me. She walked up to the counter, pressed a couple buttons, scanned my item and her badge, and told me to have a great afternoon. She had paid for my drink! Her efficiency and kindness really made my day and I immediately said to myself, “I’m going to write to Sun Spots about this.” 

When I see this type of letter in the column, it always makes me feel good. Thank you, Ms. Sun Spots for the opportunity to spread good news. — Gloria, Topsham

ANSWER: Thank you for sharing, Gloria. I feel the same way. The “angel notes” always give me a lift! 

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