Walk the Gym every Tuesday and Thursday, 1-2 p.m. at Gould Academy’s Field House.

N2N (Neighbor to Neighbor) Rides Program: call our service number (see below) for a ride to medical appointments, to visit a friend, to go shopping, or to church or a class. We have just vetted and trained four new drivers, and we’re just waiting for your call!

Community
Remember you may get an N2N ride to any of the following:
Please read Linda Howe’s column for more community events.

Classes! From the Senior College: literature, art, current events, history, bridge, crocheting, spinning, wildflower walk, a local cranberry farm – and “Cooking Crazy, Eating Wild.” Down Home Maine: “Spring Forward/Tune-Up for Spring” featuring Karen Reilly, Tai Chi instructor; Ben Ellis, PT, on maintaining bone health; and Jewel Clark, local musician, and yodeler. You may request a digital course bulletin.

From Adult Ed: Zumba and More in the Chair (https://sad44.coursestorm.com/?
And from The National Digital Equity Center (Mia Purcell, local facilitator), a wide variety of technology classes – all free! Instructor-led, in-person classes in our community – also available online. At the Bethel Library: Understanding the Internet, Improving Digital Skills, Videoconferencing with Family and Friends, and Understanding Cloud.

At Telstar Adult and Community Ed: Learning About Devices, Cutting the Cord- Getting TV and Phone Services over the Internet, Introduction to Google Drive and Google Docs, iPhone Basics, Android Basics, Introduction to Google Sheets, and Beyond Gmail – Getting the Most Out of a Google Account. Register early; some classes are filling fast. For more information and to register: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/about-ndec-classes/. You may also register on a paper copy at the Library or call Telstar 824-2136, ext. 1340.

Soups On! Wednesday, March 15, 11-1 at the Bethel Methodist Church. Want to stay afterward for board games?

Lots of live music and other events: https://business.bethelmaine.com/events/calendar/2023-03-01.

Community Suppers (free, open to all) – last Wednesday of the month, 4:30-6, Bethel Alliance Church.

Conversation, coffee, and a bagel or doughnut, every Thursday, 9-noon, Bethel Alliance Church.

Movies: 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!