Congratulations on 50th anniversary
Bob and Astrid Meggison celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June at Keeley the Katerer in Portland.
They were married on June 2, 1956.
The party was given by their daughters, Julie and Charles Rieder of Ramona, Calif., and Cindy and Timothy Ouellette and grandchildren Alex, Shaun and Ionela of Derry, N.H.; and son Bill and Micki Meggison of Gorham.
Guests included Susan Snow; James and Sylvia Jensen; Gregg and Jodi Alexander; Nadine Melanson; Charlie and Dale Melanson; Richard and Cookie Lowell; Auvie and Margaret Wilson; Bob and Phyllis Parritt; Ernest and Sue Nichols; Theresa and Steve Melanson; John and Shirley Harmon; Robert and Geraldine Guitard; Marty Jensen; Kyle Jensen; Karen Kilmer; Ginnie Webbert; Corey and Kendra Patten; Kathy Patten; Ken Atherton; Marilyn Thompson; Betty and Mike Melanson; Joyce; Tom and Hilary Perry; Byron and Diane Dyer; Ralph and Corinne Smith; Wayne and Mary Smith; Ricky and Janice Chayer Gordan; Kathy and Jarod Blake; Peggy Pomfret; Sheila and Darcie Charles; Melanie Chayer; Gertie Chayer; Mary Duntley; Dorene aand Peter Murray; David and Vicky Chayer; Peter Jensen; Stacey Russo; Kim and Jeff Lowell; Dale and Terri Burton; Arthur and Ginny Voter; and June Jensen.
Cindy Ouellette said the group dined on a “spectacular” buffet as well as cake and ice cream. Ouellette and her daughter, Ionela, made the candy favors.
Photographs were on display, celebrating the couple’s 50 years together. Family members and guests signed a linen tablecloth, commemorating the occasion.
Rabbi Sky to speak
Rabbi Harry Z. Sky will speak at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, at the Universalist Church of Westbrook, 719 Main St.
The theme of the service is “Bring a friend to church.” Sky, rabbi emeritus at Temple Beth El in Portland, is a public speaker, educator and author.
The church is hosting a bean supper on Saturday, Sept. 29.
Post 62 to meet, dine
Members of the Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at its headquarters at 17 Dunn St.
Marie Carroll, secretary, said a catered dinner at 6 p.m. would precede the business meeting.
Goulet to entertain seniors
David Goulet will entertain when Westbrook Senior Citizens meet at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, at Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St.
Goulet is music director at St. Patrick’s Church in Portland.
Antique bike program
Zip and Carol Zamarchi will present a program about their antique bicycle collection when the Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 17B Dunn St.
They will have a display, and people are encouraged to bring along antique bicycle photos or equipment to show.
The program is free and the public is welcome.
Gardeners harvest fair
The Prides Corner Garden Club will host its annual harvest fair on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 235 Pride St.
Items will include plants, flowers, pumpkins, squash, cornstalks, gourds, cooked goodies and white elephant items. The fair will be held rain or shine.
For more information, call 797-9152.
Disability RMS honored
Disability RMS in Westbrook has been named one of the best places to work in Maine by the Best Companies Group (BCG), which was formed to identify and recognize companies nationwide that stand out in workplace excellence.
Disability RMS was honored as the top ranking large-size employer at an awards dinner on Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Augusta Civic Center.
Only 22 companies were recognized in Maine.
Employee survey responses identified numerous positive benefits of working for Disability RMS, which resulted in the company being honored. Employees expressed confidence in senior leadership strength, an understanding of the value of their roles and the relationship to the company’s success, pride in working for the organization, trust among colleagues and an appreciation for a collaborative work environment.
Disability RMS is the nation’s leading provider of turnkey disability risk management products and services with $400 million of disability premium under direct management. Disability RMS has
more than 350 employees.
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