Library to honor Valley
Friends of Walker Memorial Library have announced an open house in honor of Director Karen Valley’s retirement at the library, 800 Main St., on Tuesday, June 17, from 4 to 6:30 pm.
For more information, contact Julie Peterson at the library, 854-0630 ext. 257.
‘The Longest Day’ fundraiser at Avita
Avita of Stroudwater will be participating in the Longest Day Fundraiser, a worldwide event to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Each year on June 21, the summer solstice, groups and teams around the globe hold a day of activities to raise funds and awareness to advance the efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Activities range from hiking and biking to bake sales and luncheons.
Everyone is invited to Avita of Stroudwater, 320 Spring St., from 12-2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, for lunch, live music and dancing. The lunch includes barbecue chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, pasta salad, corn on the cob and strawberry shortcake, and is $10 per plate.
In addition, donations will be accepted at the site for people unable to attend the meal.
“We hope the community will join us in our efforts to raise money and honor the endurance of those facing Alzheimer’s,” said Courtney Freeman, executive director of Avita of Stroudwater. “This promises to be a day of fun, with activities geared for all age groups.”
The goal is to raise $1,600 between Avita of Stroudwater and its sister-properties, also owned by The Northbridge Companies. Northbridge owns eight assisted living communities across Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Seniors plan trips
Westbrook Senior Citizens will visit Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire on Aug. 28 for a cruise, lunch, and visit to Castle in the Clouds.
Next year, the seniors are planning a trip to New Orleans from Jan. 23 to Feb. 1. The trip includes a Caribbean cruise. For more information, call 854-2705 or 883-5046.
Westbrook on display
The Westbrook Historical Society is celebrating “Westbrook 200” with a new display about the city’s businesses, organizations, military and people.
Everyone is invited to the society, 426 Bridge St., on Tuesday or Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon, or by calling Donna Conley at 854-2464 to make an appointment for a special opening time.
The display and reference library is free.
Karen Valley, outgoing director of Walker Memorial Library, will be honored on June 17.
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