Seniors to hear Sparks
David Sparks, a wildlife expert, will speak when the Westbrook Senior Citizens meet at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7, at Westbrook-Warren Church, 810 Main St.
The group is planning a trip to Foxwoods on Nov. 30 and to Indian Head, N.H., on Dec. 4.
Woman’s Club going red
Westbrook Woman’s Club, an affiliate of the international General Federation of Women’s Clubs, will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Westbrook Warren Congregational Church.
The program is “Go Red for Women” and members are asked to wear red to support efforts to create awareness of the risk factors of heart disease in women. Denis Whitley of the Heart Association will speak.
Those wishing to attend the meeting or obtain more information should call Carol Quint, 2nd vice president, at 854-8825.
During the business meeting on Oct. 18, Marcia Willock, a member of the club’s Legislation Committee, introduced Dorothy Samuelson, who spoke briefly about the importance of understanding the facts about ballot question 1(people’s veto) before going to the polls on Nov. 8. She also provided informative written materials, Quint said.
After the meeting, members filled 35 “sunshine bags” for the Crisis Center. The colorful fabric bags were sewn by Evelyn Meserve, club president, and each was filled with a variety of toiletry items donated by members.
Club members will take two-hour shifts to ring the bells all day for the Salvation Army on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 8 and 9, at the Maine Mall. Quint said that it’s been an annual activity of the Westbrook Woman’s Club and is only one way they demonstrate that “GFWC/MFWC volunteers give from the heart.”
Quint reminded members that Wednesday, Nov. 9, is the last day to place orders for the “delicious” lobster roll box lunch that will be available for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church.
The annual project raises money for scholarships that the club gives each year to Westbrook High School students. To place an order, call Patricia Currier at 883-7933 or Georgia Therio at 797-9152.
Chopin Club celebrates composer
The Chopin Club of Westbrook met on Oct. 11 for the first meeting of the fall at the home of President Mary Levesque. The season began with a potluck supper.
Following the business meeting Kathy Mariano, program chairman, introduced the evening’s performers – Louise Leighton, Marjorie Cutter, Mary Levesque, Jan Usher and Kathy Mariano. Composer Johannes Brahms was the subject of the evening.
Other members present were Janice Beattie, Ruth Stokes, Marian Rich, Junie Dugas, Norma Hall, Eva Hansen and Polly Hodgkins.
For information on becoming an active (performing) or associate member of the club, please call 797-8448 or 854-2770.
Reed elected to parliamentarian panel
The Maine Association of Parliamentarian of the National Association of Parliamentarian’s met in Falmouth for the annual meeting in September with President Dolores Ellis presiding.
The following officers were elected for two years: Jayne Flanagan of Scarborough, president; Loretta Santagata, PRP of Rhode Island, vice-president; Colleen Reed, PRP of Westbrook, secretary; and Ellis of Cape Elizabeth, treasurer.
For more information call Flanagan at 839-5512 or e-mail jhfpf@maine.rr.com
Trick or treat at Warren Memorial Library
Kathy Kigin, children’s services librarian, is inviting kids to wear costumes and visit Warren Memorial Library, 479 Main St., to get a “spooktacular” treat.
Times and dates are: 4-5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28; 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sat., Oct. 29; and 5-7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31.
For more information, call 854-5891.
Children’s harvest party
Stroudwater Baptist Church is sponsoring a children’s harvest party for pre-school to fourth grade 5-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the church, 1729 Congress St., Portland.
The church is inviting children from surrounding communities. Parents are asked to accompany children. For more information, call 773-2211.
Church stewardship festival
Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, UCC, will host the Stewardship Festival 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12.
The festival is entitled “Our Giving Makes a Difference – Come and See”. It’s open to the public and refreshments will be served.
Darlene Varian chairs the Stewardship Committee.
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