BETHEL — “How Grammy Moocow Became a Happy Hooker,” a Down Home Maine program, will be presented from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Bethel Historical Society. Grammy Moocow, aka Florence Hastings, an East Bethel resident for 82 years, was 103 when she died in 2008. Until two years before her death, she produced a phenomenal array of crafts for her 66 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Not stopping there, she also graced her friends with her homemade gifts. Many Bethelites are proud of their Florence treasures: braided and hooked rugs, quilts, knitted sweaters, stenciled and painted tinware and furniture, and theorem and reverse paintings.

A new exhibit, “A Rich and Vibrant Legacy: The Traditional Crafts of Florence Bickford Hastings,” has opened at the Bethel Historical Society. The public is invited to visit the exhibit at the Robinson House of the society on Broad Street, before and after the presentation: 4 to 4:30 and 6 to 6:30 p.m.

With humor and affection, Florence’s four children, Ann Morton, Mary-Alice Bancroft, Ginny Gamble and Bob Hastings, will share stories about their mother, her talents and the principles she instilled in her family.

The Western Mountains Senior College offers multi-session courses, workshops, outdoor activities, special events and social gatherings to members aged 50 and over. The Down Home Maine series features unique and adventurous people from the community. Programs are open to the public free of charge; donations are accepted to offset Senior College expenses. Google Western Mountains Senior College to reach the website.