Warmth, lots of friends (new and old) – and good exercise! You can join the very popular Walk the Gym program any time – no fee or pre-registration. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 1-2 at Gould Academy’s Field House.

Is this a familiar story? I don’t drive anymore, and I’m worried because I have a doctor’s appointment coming up, and I’m not sure how I’ll get there. My friends and family members have jobs and very busy lives, and I can’t depend on their availability all the time. AFCI’s N2N (Neighbor to Neighbor) Rides Program to the rescue! With a simple call to our service number (see below) we can take you not only to medical appointments, but also to visit a friend, go shopping, or to church. We have just vetted and trained four new drivers, and we’re just waiting for your call!

There have been suggestions that participants in the monthly Soups On! luncheons could stay later to play board games. Let’s do it! We have some games, but you may bring your favorite – Wednesday, March 15.

Community
Let’s hear it for BAAM (Bethel Area Arts and Music)! Sunday, February 26, 1-3 at The Gem: a special screening of Sweet Goats and Blueberry Señoritas by playwrights Richard Blanco and Venessa Garcia, which was performed at Portland Stage recently. Bethel’s friend Richard Blanco will join via Zoom for an introduction and Q&A, and the play screening to follow immediately afterward.

Live music: Thursday, February 23, Denny Breau at Suds Hoot Night, also music at the Millbrook Tavern and Boots Lounge; Saturday, February 25: Shipyard Brew Haus (FMI on all the above: bethelmaine.com).

Community Suppers (free, open to all) – last Wednesday of the month, 4:30-6, Bethel Alliance Church. Eat-in or take-out.
Conversation, coffee, and a bagel or doughnut, every Thursday, 9-noon, Bethel Alliance Church; come for one hour or all three.
Presidents’ Week means great movies all week: The Gem Theater (thegemtheater.com).
Bethel Food Pantry: EVERY Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 9-11. Market-style shopping – either come in and choose for yourself or fill out an order form, and volunteers will deliver your order to your car.

All AFCI services are free. To request an N2N ride or other service: 207-824-4444. For information, inquiries, and suggestions – email: agefriendlybethel@gmail.com, visit our Facebook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org. We love to hear from you!