Literacy Volunteers Poetry Contest deadline
Literacy Volunteers Poetry Contest deadline
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties is closing their 2022 poetry contest. No submissions will be accepted after this date.
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties is closing their 2022 poetry contest. No submissions will be accepted after this date.
Don't miss the premier of "The Easter Movie: A Maine Retelling," starring the Sunday School kids of Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, in Farmington. Backed by a lively soundtrack by local musicians, the 45-minute film depicts the events of Holy Week and beyond, all from a unique Maine perspective. "The Easter Movie: A Maine Retelling," will be shown Palm Sunday, April 10th, 5 pm, at the Lincoln Auditorium on the UMF Campus. Free! (For safety, masks are required.)
This class is designed for people who have a diagnosis of chronic pain, offering strategies for dealing with their symptoms. Topics include: techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep, appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, appropriate use of medications, communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, nutrition, pacing activity and rest, and how to evaluate new treatments.
An Easter party for boys and girls (ages 4-12) will be held at the East Dixfield Fire Station on Saturday, April 16th. Parents are welcome as well. There will be a Bible time, games, and refreshments. Fun for all! To RSVP or for more info. call 779-7180.
Better Health with Diabetes is a free mail order toolkit for those who have or are at risk of diabetes and/or their caregivers. Participants must pre-register to receive their toolkit workshop materials and work with a certified leader via telephone or ZOOM at predetermined times either by yourself or in small groups. This process allows the participant all of the educational benefits of the Living Well with Diabetes workshop and equips them with tools to effectively manage their ongoing condition(s), all while maintaining social distancing from their home.