Old Town-Orono area calendar of events
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21
The Holy Family Thrift Shop, Carroll Street, Old Town is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with donations welcome inside the building also at this time.
Toddler Time 10:30 – 10:55 a.m. at the Old Town Public Library. Intended for children 1-3 years and their parents, this program includes lots of movement, songs, finger plays and books just right for this age group. Lasting approximately 20-25 minutes, the program is followed by coloring time for the children and visiting time for the parents.
Crossroads Resource Center and Thrift Shop, open 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 2 Wood St., Old Town, 817-6025.
Stillwater TOPS 229 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weekly weight loss support group for children, men and women, which meets every Thursday evening at the Stillwater Federated Church on the Bennoch Road in Stillwater. Weigh in from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and meeting from 6-7 p.m. First visit free. For more information, contact Louise Depew at 827-5786.
Old Town TOPS 286 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at 120 Main St., Old Town. Weigh-in is from 4:30 to 5:05 and is followed by an hour long program starting at 5:30 p.m. The goal is to inspire and encourage members to reach their own goal. For more information call Terry at 991-7023.
Cribbage, Cards and Games, 10 a.m. to noon, Old Town Public Library, 46 Middle Street. Call 927-3972 for more information. (GS)
Sit-n-Stitch. 1 to 3 p.m., Old Town Public Library, 46 Middle Street, Old Town. Bring your handy work and enjoy conversation with others. Call 287-3972 for more information. (GS).
Tech Tutors at the Orono Public Library, 10 a.m. to noon, Library, 39 Pine Street, free, one-on-one, hour long tech tutoring with a library volunteer. Call 866-5060 to set up with a free appointment.
Fit Over 50, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Balance Recreation Center, University of Maine, Hilltop Rd., Orono. In collaboration with Gateway, this class is designed for adults aged 50+ who would like to increase strength, range of mobility, balance and coordination, as well as improve overall health. All exercises can be modified to be performed from a chair. Call 581-1082 or visit the Rec Center for information. $36 for Rec Center members; otherwise $55 (GS).
NT Live Broadcast, 7 p.m., A Midsummer night’s Dream Center for the Arts, University of Maine, Orono, The course of true love never did run smooth. A feuding fairy king and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities, and more. Seniors $10. Tickets and more info 207-581-1755 (GS)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
The Holy Family Thrift Shop, Carroll Street, Old Town is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with donations welcome inside the building also at this time.
Crossroads Resource Center and Thrift Shop, open 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 2 Wood St., Old Town, 817-6025.
Painting at the Wyeth, 9 a.m. to noon, Painting Studio, Wyeth Family Studio, Art Center, University of Maine, Hilltop Road. Call Ann 589-9031 for information.
Classical Stretch on DVD, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Penobscot Media Room, Inn at Dirigo Pines Retirement Community, 9 Alumni Drive, Orono. The sessions will focus on exercises that strengthen posture and mobility. (GS).
GriefShare, an international, Christ centered, support group for anyone who has had a loss in their life. Meeting every Friday, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Old Town Methodist Church, 726 Stillwater Avenue, Old Town, Maine. All are welcome.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Orono Thrift Shop, operated by Orono Health Association, is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations welcome. Proceeds benefit area health services. 10 Birch Street (behind Orono Library). 866-8688.
The Old Town United Methodist Church, 726 Stillwater Ave., will hold its Christmas Craft Fair and luncheon from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crafts and knit items, fudge, homemade baked goods, fresh wreaths and greens, jams and jellies, and Santa’s Attic (lightly used items) will be featured. Breakfast sandwiches will be available until 10, followed by lunch from 10:30 to 2:30 ($7 for choice of hot turkey sandwich, tomato soup and toasted cheese sandwich, or two hot dogs and chips).
There will be a Bean Supper at the Milford Congregational Church on from 4:30 to 6 p.m. There will be yellow eye,pea and vegetarian beans, homemade brown bread, cole slaw and pies. Take out and vegetarian is available. Cost is $7 for adults and $2 for children.
National Geographic Wildlife Adventure (2006), 7:15 p.m., Kenduskeag Gathering Place, Inn at Dirigo Pines, 9 Alumni Dr., Orono. “This National Geographic documentary accompanies a husband and wife team of naturalists through the northern tip of Antarctica to view a highly functional avian society, breathtaking natural formations and other ocean creatures including humpback whales and elephant seals.” (60 minutes). (GS)
There will be a Public Supper at the North Brewer-Eddington United Methodist Church, Rte 9, on the bend with servings at 5 and 5:45 p.m. There will be beans and casseroles, salads and pickles, rolls and pies. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Crossroads Resource Center and Thrift Shop, open 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 2 Wood St., Old Town, 817-6025.
Toddler Time at the Old Town Public Library 10:30 – 10:55 a.m. Intended for children 1-3 years and their parents, this program includes lots of movement, songs, finger plays and books just right for this age group. Lasting approximately 20-25 minutes, the program is followed by coloring time for the children and visiting time for the parents.
Senior Yoga, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Foster Room, New Balance Student Recreation Center, University of Maine, Hilltop Rd., Orono. Call 581-1082 or visit the Rec Center. $48 for Rec Center members,otherwise $65. (GS)
Classical Stretch on DVD, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Penobscot Media Room, Inn at Dirigo Pines Retirement Community, 9 Alumni Drive, Orono. The sessions will focus on exercises that strengthen posture and mobility. (GS)
BBC: Blue Planet: Ocean World/ Frozen Seas (2001), Kenduskeag Gathering Place, Inn at Dirigo Pines, 9 Alumni Dr., Orono. This documentary beautifully showcases the opulent grandeur of the sea and explores life in the Arctic and Antarctic Circles. (1 hr and 17 min.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Crossroads Resource Center and Thrift Shop, open 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 2 Wood St., Old Town, 817-6025.
Fit Over 50, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., New Balance Recreation Center, University of Maine, Hilltop Rd., Orono. In collaboration with Gateway, this class is designed for adults aged 50+ who would like to increase strength, range of mobility, balance and coordination, as well as improve overall health. All exercises can be modified to be performed from a chair. Call 581-1082 or visit the Rec Center for information. $36 for Rec Center members; otherwise $55 (GS)
Tech Tutors at the Orono Public Library, 10 a.m. to noon, Orono Public Library, 29 Pine St. Free, one-on-one, hour long tech tutoring with a library volunteer. Call 866-5060 to set up with a free appointment.
Knitting and Other Needle Crafts at the Orono Library, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., 39 Pine Street.
There will be a Thanksgiving Pie Sale at the Stillwater Federated Church on Tuesday, November 26 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. A variety of whole pies will be available for $12 each.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27
The Holy Family Thrift Shop, Carroll Street, Old Town is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with donations welcome inside the building also at this time.
Crossroads Resource Center and Thrift Shop, open 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 2 Wood St., Old Town, 817-6025.
Orono Thrift Shop, operated by Orono Health Association, is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations welcome. Proceeds benefit area health services. 10 Birch Street(behind Orono library). 866-8688.
Senior Yoga, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Foster Room, New Balance Student Recreation Center, University of Maine, Hilltop Rd., Orono. Call 581-1082 or visit the Rec Center. $48 for Rec Center members,otherwise $65. (GS)
Classical Stretch on DVD, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Penobscot Media Room, Inn at Dirigo Pines Retirement Community, 9 Alumni Drive, Orono. The sessions will focus on exercises that strengthen posture and mobility. (GS).
Great Musical: Oklahoma, Kenduskeag Gathering Place, Inn at Dirigo Pines, 9 Alumni Dr., Orono (1955) During Oklahoma’s free wheeling territorial days, coquettish Laurey (Shirley Jones) falls for good natured cowboy Curly (Gordon MacRae). Unfortunately, she also provides the unwanted affection of brooding hired hand Jud Fry (Rod Steiger). Songs are lovely. (2 hrs 25 min)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28
HAPPY THANKSGIVING