AFCI
We’re happy to welcome Karen Bean (Bethel) to our Board! Other Board members are Nancy Davis (Albany), President; Shirley Powell (Hanover representative), Vice President; Bob Oickle (Greenwood rep), Treasurer; Charlie Raymond (Bethel rep); Anita Clark (Newry rep); Charlie Reiss (Woodstock rep); Mariann Goff, and Katina Colombotos. All of us would be delighted to hear any questions, suggestions, or concerns you might have.

Community
Call 824-4444 to get an AFCI N2N (Neighbor to Neighbor) ride to any local events.
Bethel Chamber of Commerce website (www.bethelmaine.com) for community events, including SeniorsPlus Chair and Mat Yoga on Zoom, free horse-drawn wagon rides, and the Living Nativity on the Bethel Common. See what’s on at The Gem Theater (thegemtheater.com).

Hooray for the Bethel Rec Board, who is constructing an ice rink at the former Ethel Bisbee School on Philbrook St. in Bethel.

Bethel Food Pantry, first and third Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Bethel Rotary Club’s Christmas for Children on Main Street Bethel. Toss a contribution in the bucket for next year’s recipients or send a check: Bethel Rotary C4C, P.O. Box 471, Bethel, 04217.

Tutoring on electronic devices – MSAD 44 Adult and Continuing Ed, Tuesdays, half-hour appointments 4-6 p.m. Call for an appointment (207-824-2136 Ext 1340); For more information, https://sad44.coursestorm.com/browse

Mahoosuc Messenger Podcast – tune in to all the events and services in our corner of Western Maine. Click on https:/mahoosucmessengerpodcast.com to listen to the most current episode; you can also enter your email address to receive new episodes.

Health
AARP asks what we learned from last year’s pandemic holidays and suggests that few of us want a repeat of last year’s holiday season, with its COVID restrictions and isolation. Here’s how some people adapted their holiday traditions and discovered new ways to connect: https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2021/lessons-learned-for-holidays-this-year.html?

You may be way ahead of this one, but AARP suggests “10 Dollar Store Ideas for Christmas Celebrations”: https://www.aarp.org/home-family/your-home/info-2020/holiday-supplies-dollar-store.html?

In honor of the recent 80th commemoration of Pearl Harbor Day, you might want to read “6 Inspiring Stories From Those who Remember the Pearl Harbor Attack”: https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/history/info-2021/pearl-harbor.html?

To request N2N free rides, Handy Neighbor Household Chores, or free Home Assessments: 207-824-4444.

For more information or inquiries and suggestions – email: agefriendlybethel@gmail.com, visit our Facebook page or website, www.agefriendlybethel.org, and look for our new winter flyers in public sites.