GIBSON GLEANINGS

 Barbara Ray

August 24, 2012

 I didn’t think I would have the chance to send out a Gleanings this week until ‘someone’ reminded me that there were some important events coming up in the next few days.  I simply can not believe that Labor Day is less then a week away.  Of course you know what that means.  That’s right; our Labor Day Craft Fair will be held this coming Saturday and Sunday September 1^st and 2^nd from 9:00 to 5:00.  Labor Day is the last hurrah of the summer season for most people so we hope you’ll take this opportunity to join us on the front lawn of the center and enjoy the fair.  Karen has once again lined up some wonderful craftsman with a splendid array of items.  We’ll have our fingers crossed for some good weather and hope you will save some time to attend this fun event. 

                The dining room will be closed on Wednesday so we can enjoy our annual White Lake Picnic.  It’s a special day at the lake with swimming, card games, music and sing-a-longs.  You can bring your beach chair or your kayak and spend the day.  Lunch is at noon (reservations are required) and the suggested donation is $4.  See you at the lake.  Don’t forget to look for other upcoming programs and trips in the schedule of events below.  Have a wonderful week and God bless!

 Monday, Aug. 27:  Chair exercise begins at 10:30 in the activity room. 

Tuesday, Aug. 28: the AARP Safe Driving Program will be held from 8:30-4:0 in the activity room.  Lunch will be served at noon at our Silver Lake meal site. 

Wednesday, Aug. 29:  No Wii games.  The dining room is closed today.  Game day will be held at theWhiteLake picnic. 

The Caregivers Support Group will meet at 12:30 in the social room.

Thursday, Aug. 30: Belly Dance class begins at 9:00 in the activity room   Chair exercise begins at 10:30 in the activity room.  Medicare counseling is available from noon – 1:00 in the dining room.  

Friday, Aug. 31:  The Labor Day Indoor Picnic will begin at 11:30.

The Gibson Center will be closed Monday, September 3^rd in observance of Labor Day.

 UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Blood Pressure Clinics: 2nd Tues. of each month,11-12  Also the last Wednesday of each month.  11:45-12:45

Care for the Caregiver: theory guided, leader facilitated support group, meets Wed. 12:30-2:30 Receive healthy information to build self care into your life and support to sustain this self care plan.  Cosponsor CCVNS.  The next six week session resumes August 8^th.

Tuesday, the 31st:  SilverLakeLanding Picnic. Please call to reserve a seat! 356-3231

AARP Safe Driving Class will be held at the center on Tuesday, Aug. 28^th from 8:30-4:00.  Please call 356-3231 to reserve a seat in the class.

Fryeburg Fair Display:  It’s time to start gathering items to display in the Fryeburg Fair.  Please sign up and list items you will bring.  Drop off for the display will be September 25^th & 26^th. 

White Lake Picnic:  Our annual picnic will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 29^th.  The donation is $4 and includes your entry fee & BBQ chicken box lunch.  Enjoy a day of swimming, card games, music and camaraderie.  Call 356-3231 to reserve a lunch.

 Upcoming trips need sign ups as soon as possible so that we can purchase tickets.  Call 356-3231 to reserve a spot.

Two Lights State Park & Lobster Shack: Wed. 9/5. or Tues. 9/11  $15 9-5

Celtic Thunder in concert: Wednesday, September 26th $71 3-11:30PM

T & C Don Who? Luncheon and Floor Show: Thursday, 9/27 $40 10-3:30

Fryeburg Fair: Tuesday, October 2^nd, 9-3, $10

Castle In the Clouds: Friday October 5th $24. Lunch on your own in restaurant.

  Overnight trips:

• Boston Historic Tour: September 22-24, 2012 $ 289ppdo
• Rose Bowl Parade: 12/29/12-1/2/13 5 days, 6 meals, $2059 ppdo.  Float viewing, Parties, Parade.
• Costa Rica:  March 16-24, 2013, 9 days, 14 meals.  Tropical paradise, butterfly & hummingbird gardens, tours of a coffee estate, Cloud Forest, Arenal volcano plus wild life cruises.  $2399 ppdo
• Norwegian Dawn “Canada & New England” cruise:  Oct.4-11, 2013  Cabins from $1110-$1615 ppdo.  Stop inQuebec City,Newfoundland, Sydney inNova Scotia,St. John inNew Brunswick, Bar harbor & Boston.

Monday: American chop suey, Tuesday: curried chicken & fruit on rice; Wednesday:  MOWs- marinated grilled chicken; Thursday:  cheeseburger pie w/mushrooms; Friday:  bbq pork sandwich.