From left, Rotarian Aaron Hagan, Laura McCabe of Community Help, Caroline McCarthy of Bridge Crossing, Rotarian Jessica Putnam and daughter Landyn Putnam, Rotarian George Klauber and Friend of Rotary Diane Ozuma are shown during a gift giving at Bridge Crossing in Bridgton. Contributed photo

The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club recently donated 20 winter coats, 20 pairs of snow pants, 25 pairs of waterproof gloves, and 15 pairs of snow boots to the Crooked River Elementary School in Casco for distribution as needed by the school to children in need.

“In the past, we’ve donated to the Songo Locks and Stevens Brook Elementary schools. This year they were set, due to the generosity of others. The newly reopened Crooked River School had needs and would share with the other schools if some needs did develop,” said Aaron Hagan, president for 2022-23 of the local rotary club, according to a news release from the club.

Rotarians George Klauber and Aaron Hagan handed the gifts over to Principal Steve Gagne and his team the week before Christmas.

At the same time, the club donated several therapeutic devices to help students at Bridge Crossing adapt to classroom learning.

“When Laura McCabe at Community Help reached out to the community asking for holiday support for Bridge Crossing, I jumped into action,” said President Jessica Putnam. “Although not as much fun for gifts as toys and even clothes, we knew it was exactly the type of need that rotary would want to fulfill. We were so pleased to be able to help.”

Rotarians were given a tour of the rehabbed common space where students live, while the students were at their brand-new school in Bridgton.

From left, Rotarians George Klauber and Aaron Hagan drop off children’s winter clothing with Crooked River Elementary School Principal Steve Gagne and staff member Elizabeth Shane. Contributed photo