The fall harvest is “IN” andour Lunch & Connections har-vest meal will feature manylocal and tasty veggies. “It isthe time of year to celebrate theharvest and our growing sea-son,” chef Frank Connors said.“It will be another good time.”

Scheduled for Thursday, Oct.18, at noon, the luncheon willinclude Maine potatoes, yellowsquash, beets and carrots.We’re roasting pork in browngravy, and Frank is making abatch of his infamous applesauce as a treat.

There will be a lightly-dressed, tossed, green gardensalad for all; fresh cider, hot cof-fee, water and milk will beavailable for drinks. We arealways proud to offer an assort-ment of Wild Oats Bakerybreads with our meal. Dessertthis month will be a tribute tothat time-honored treat, thecupcake, because October actu-ally is National CupcakeMonth! Expect our tribute to be

smothered in frosting, and com-plimented by a side of fruitcocktail, and maybe a candy ortwo.

Each monthly Lunch & Con-nections meal is underwrittenby Spectrum Generations, andwe focus these gatherings onnutrition, information andvariety. A CHANS home healthcare professional is on hand tooffer and record a free bloodpressure check, and this month,the CHANS team will be offer-ing flu shots, as well.

Join us at 11:30 a.m. to getyour favorite seat and purchaseyour 50/50 raffle ticket. Every-one is automatically registeredto win one of our free doorprizes. Seating is limited to 60,so reservations are encouraged,and obtained by calling the Peo-ple Plus information desk at729-0757.

Meals are open to the public;members still pay only $5, andnonmembers pay $7.50. Lunchis served at noon.

Lunch & Connections

Fall veggies areking at luncheon

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Serving up the seasonCita Levine offers baked apples during the Women’sBreakfast on Sept. 26. This month, the women willhave breakfast on Oct. 24. The Men’s Breakfast will beOct. 10.

The first ever People PlusAntiques “Road Show,” withappraisals and a live auction,will fill our Center’s parking loton Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9a.m., “until almost dark.”

John Bottero, auctioneer andappraiser with the ThomastonPlace Galleries, will bring hisexceptional skills, limitlessenthusiasm and huge van toBrunswick for a day ofappraisals, beginning at 9 a.m.and lasting until 2 p.m. A liveauction will be indoors in ourmain hall, commencing at 4p.m., with a wine and cheesereception. Proceeds benefit thecenter and its Volunteer Trans-portation Network.

Bottero, the same auctioneerwho has wowed audiences atour Music in April events forthe past three years, has been afixture on the Maineauction/appraisal scene formore than 20 years. His mas-sive, mobile appraisal coach,designed to attract attentionwherever it goes, comes fullyequipped with it’s own waitingarea and private appraiser’sspace. An appraisal fee of $5per item benefits the center.

Please bring asmany items as youwant, but havethem appraised ingroups of three tokeep the lines mov-ing. Itemsappraised andthen donated tothe auction willbe appraised freeof charge.

We’ll begrilling ham-burger and hotdogs for saleall day long.We’ll also bepressing cider,dunking forapples, and sellingpumpkins, apples,doughnuts and other“fall wares,” until wesell out. Please plan tojoin the carnival flair, bothinside and out at the Center.We are still looking for dona-tions of antiques, jewelry, art orevents for the auction. Pleasecontact Rebecca at the Center,729-0757, to donate your “trea-sures” that are just, “too nicefor your next yard sale.”

Mideast discussiongroup forming

Are you serious about wanting to know moreabout what is happening in the Middle East?Beginning Monday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m., People Plusand retired history professor Ed Knox are offeringan open and exciting venue from which we all canlearn.

The free, six-week discussion commences withthe group sharing and talking about what is gener-ally known about the area, and what we suspectand fear may be happening, or may happen. Therewill be a frank discussion of U.S. foreign policy inthe area, and finally, a sharing of what we want toknow about the present and future of this region.Knox will moderate the discussion.

Knox holds a master’s degree in Arabic studiesfrom Harvard and a history doctorate from Michi-gan State. He has taught European and Mideast His-tory at Boston College, and is the author of a bookabout the partitioning of Palestine following WorldWar II. During numerous foreign service assign-ments, it was his job to monitor regional broadcastsand print media.

Classes open promptly at 10 a.m. and will contin-ue for one hour. Call the Center information deskto register.

Flu shots at CenterThe CHANS Home Health Care team will be

offering flu shots at People Plus on Thursday,Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Flavors of fall features antiques

‘Road Show’

What’s it worth? An antique vase, circa 1910,features Brunswick’s oldTontine Hotel.

Writing groupreleases new bookThe latest project by the People PlusWrite On! group, just released thismonth, will be reviewed at our Author’sChat on Wednesday, Oct. 17. See storyon page 2.

“From Maine and Away,” the secondanthology of prose and poetry writtenand produced by the Write On! Group ofwriters at People Plus, goes public thismonth at a very special Authors Chat onWednesday, Oct. 17, beginning at 2 p.m.

A wine and cheese reception will fol-low the discussion.

The 160 page, soft-bound work, printedby High Point Graphics, features thework of Millie Ackley, Rae Bamberger,Eleanor Chaplin, Sean Donovan, RobertDow, Ruth Foehring, Jim Friedlander,Adelaide Guernelli, Charlotte Hart,Andrea E. Jones, Paul (P.K. Allen) Kar-wowski, Wendall B. Kinney, Elizabeth

King, Lynne Kresge, Esther McCandless,Vince McDermott, Richard M. North,George Phipps, David Stuntz, GladysSzabo, Elaine Emily Varney, BonnieWheeler, Kira Wolpow and Judith Zot-toli.

Dedicated to William “Bill” Meroff,the book concludes with Betty North’streasure, “Why I like living inBrunswick, Maine.” Copies of the workwill be available for sale. Reserve yourseat by calling 729-0757.

Other publications of the Write On!team include: “Muses and Memories,”published in 2008, and two volumes of“Writing for Fun,” the first published in1999 and the second in November 2000.

PAGE 2 PEOPLE PLUS NEWS OCTOBER 2012

Ever wondered how much that vase onthe mantel is worth? Or your husband’s“favorite” painting of dogs playingpoker that he won’t part with? Or howabout Aunt Minnie’s old string of pearlsthat’s been in your jewelry box for ages?

Well, Oct. 27 at the People Plus Centeris the time to find out what your trea-sures are worth!

Staged as a fall festival-style event,People Plus is hosting an Antiques“Road Show,” with appraisals and liveauction, from 9 a.m. and running all daywith “treasure” appraisals for $5 each,cider, doughnuts, hay bales, pumpkinsand a live auction to boot!

In fact, Frank told me at the lastWomen’s Breakfast, (BTW, it was ayummy breakfast ladies!) that he is plan-ning on getting an apple press to makeFRESH cider that day, (we might evenuse the apples from my farm)! And therewill be doughnuts and muffins in themorning and hotdogsand hamburgers for saleat lunchtime.

Bring your stuff andhave three items (perturn) looked at by JohnBottero of ThomastonPlace Auction Galleries.Then stay for the live“townhall” style open

appraisal hour at 1 pm. Mr. Bottero willbring back some of the really greatitems that he has appraised already thatday as well as any new ones that comein.

I plan to bring in several antique mili-tary swords and rifles that my fatherpassed on to me for the open appraisals.I’ve also got a dark blue “cap” from theCivil War (Union side of course) as wellas my grandmother’s brooch and a love-ly Spode “Flo” blue china plate. I’m curi-ous how much these things are worthand can’t wait to find out! At only $5 peritem I can get several things looked at.

Then as the daylight fades, the wineand cheese will come out and Mr. Bot-tero will host a live auction benefittingthe Center at 4 p.m. We are looking fordonations for the auction, so please takea minute to look around your home forsomething that you really don’t needanymore but is worth

too much to sell it at your next yard sale!I just may have to part with an antique

pitcher and washbowl set that I’ve hadsince college when I was in my MaryCassatt phase. It’s pretty but just collectsdust and I sure don’t need it any more …Hopefully it would bring in a nice priceat the auction.

We could also use donations of tripsor events so if you or someone you knowhas a nice camp that they would loan outfor the weekend or a boat ride (or air-plane ride), these things could bring anice price in the auction. I am planningto offer a four-course dinner for eightcooked by me at my home, TheRiverview Farm, as an auction item.Fingers crossed that someone will wantto buy it.

So please mark your calen-dars for Oct. 27 and start

digging around yourattics and closets fortreasures! With bothappraisals and the liveauction it should be areally fun day that sup-ports this wonderfulCenter — building acommunity called Peo-ple Plus.

Putting a value on yourtreasures helps the Center

From theExecutive

DirectorSTACY V. FRIZZLE

People Plus NewsThe official monthly newspaper of

People Plus, serving residents of theBrunswick-Topsham-Harpswell area.Editorial submissions and advertisingqueries should be e-mailed to:

frank@peopleplusmaine.orgQuestions, comments and written

contributions should be sent by the15th of the month to:

The Editor, People PlusP.O. Box 766

Brunswick, ME 04011-0766Office phone (207) 729-0757

Office fax (207) 729-0672

Board of TrusteesRobert Davis, chairperson Harpswell

Jim Pierce, vice chair. Topsham

Ann Frey, secretary Brunswick

Bill Gannon, treasurer Brunswick

Thomas Farrell, ex-officio Brunswick

Claudia Adams Brunswick

Gordon Brigham Topsham

Lennie Burke Brunswick

Darlene Chalmers Brunswick

Charles Frizzle Brunswick

Alison Harris Brunswick

Jack Hudson Brunswick

Don L. Kniseley Brunswick

Deane Lanphear Topsham

Fraser Ruwet Brunswick

Corie Washow Durham

Daniel Stadden, student rep. Brunswick

J. Gregory Shea Topsham

immediate past chairperson

People Plus StaffStacy V. FrizzleExecutive directordirector@peopleplusmaine.org

Rebecca BanksProgram and outreach coordinatorrebecca@peopleplusmaine.org

Elizabeth WhiteOffice managerbetsy@peopleplusmaine.org

Frank ConnorsMember servicesfrank@peopleplusmaine.org

Peter CoffinTeen Center coordinatorpete@peopleplusmaine.org

Flu shots will be offered at the Center on Oct. 18

“People Plus supportsan engaged, healthyand independent lifefor older adults, while

joining others tobuild community for

all ages.”

Memorial Donationmade to People Plus

in September

• In memory of

DONALD C.CRANDLEMIRE

from “your friends in theCribbage Group”

‘Clynk’ go thebottles and cansThe Center continues to benefit from

the “Clynk” recyclable bottles and canprogram sponsored by Hannaford super-markets.

Simply pick up a green bag at ourfront desk, take it home and fill it withyour returnables. The bags are pre-coded with our bar code number, andwhen you return the bag to Hannaford,the Center receives the accumulateddeposits.

Thank you for recycling, and thankyou for supporting our Center!

‘From Maine and Away’is focus of Author’s Chat

Join the members of the PejepscotGenealogy Society on Sunday, Oct. 14, at2 p.m. in the Curtis Memorial Libraryon an excursion into documenting fami-ly history in Maine cemeteries withRoland G. Jordan, genealogy archivistfor the Jordan Family Foundation.

Also a member of The Maine OldCemetery Association, Jordan discuss

how to transcribe information aboutcemeteries and their silent inhabi-tants.

This information is not called SPOOK101, but it will provide insight into whatinformation a cemetery can provide.

For more information, contact Brianat 729-4098 or John at 833-5430 or jrweb-ster85@comcast.net.

Genealogists to discuss transcribing cemetery information

The First Hosta-Eating Deer

BY VINCE MCDERMOTT

Which was the first inquisitive deer toinhale the enticing aroma of a hostaplant? Which was the first hungry one totaste the succulent green leaves? Whydid this once innocent being turn into arapacious terror, destroying beds of thevulnerable hostas?

The one which did it spread the wordto its fellow deer. Then they and theirprogeny became the bane of gardenersforever. Fences went up; fragrant soapbars were scattered about; and noxioussprays were used. Still, the deerdevoured the plants.

This past summer had been relativelyquiet most of the season. A nibble here,a nosh there as the deer traveled alongtheir traditional path through my prop-erty. I had only seen one, and that was aquick view of its posterior when Iscared it off.

Then something happened. Greatswaths of plants had their tops bitten offover a few days time. Luckily, all theblooms had faded, and only leavesremained. Had the one been joined byothers? Were the deer preparing for aharsh winter? Only time will tell.

Everything is in the air —turkey vulture rides the waves,short thin grasses yieldtheir silver tufted seeds.

It’s a good day to head out,catch the heady windsblowing south, join upflocks heeding the call.

The beginning of harvest —turkeys gobble acorns,squirrels bury them,

farmers bring in corn.

Exhausted gardens turn brown, return to soilgardeners glad for respitefrom summer’s frenzy.

Trees begin their changefrom green to red, yellow,cocoa brown and wine,their glorious swan song.

There’s a

WORLD of

NEWSout there.

Read about your piece of it every day in

Call Subscriber Services at 729-3311 or visit www.TimesRecord.com.

OCTOBER 2012 PEOPLE PLUS NEWS PAGE 3The Members Page

The student art show at our Union Street Gallery continuesthrough October. Members of instructor Connie Bailey’s artclasses, including Ann Frey, Judy Krok, Wilma Sarna andKaren Giustra, are exhibiting, with additions by artist Han-nah N. Dring, of Harpswell.

Bailey teaches Tuesday and Thursday morning classes at

the Center, intentionally exposing all her students to a varietyof mediums. This show, with several examples each ofscratchboard, pastels, oils and watercolors, offers a “delightfulcross-section of mediums,” according to Bailey.

The show is free and available for public review during nor-mal business hours.

“Garden Shed,” pastels, by Hannah N. Dring

Student show continues through October

Farewell to SummerBY P.K. ALLEN

The days are getting shorter nowAnd soon the clocks will changeTo a time that’s more convenientFor our lives to rearrange

There’ll be a frost in the morningAnd tee times put on holdTill the sun rises high enoughTo warm the nighttime cold

Geese are flying southwardIn the formation of a VeeHonking with excitementIt’s quite a sight to see

School buses fill with childrenAs they rumble down the streetStopping for eager passengersTo offer them a seat

So we say farewell to SummerAnd the good times had by allAs it fades into the sunsetTo make way for sister Fall

KittieBY DOTTIE MOODY

Writing poetrywith a cat on my lapGuess who’s not gettingenough attention,looks imploringly up at me?

Now I ask you Kittiewhich is more importantmy poem oryour need for attention?

Do I ever bother youwhen you are working away?What, you don’t work?What do you do?

I rest my caseyou can have my attentionas soon as you becomemore productive.

We gather by a towering mountainrange,

Friends, families with heartfelt joyimpending.

Poems and songs prepare transference,change.

Air lock of vows leads to a knot unend-ing.

Two single gems combine with mightyrope —

The loves of learning, gardening, pre-serving,

Exploring river, forest, sea — with hope,They race together, determined and en-

nerving!Alaskan Malamute Juneau’s dignified

revue,A joyous howl echoes! Gentle beast Frees the throng to find a garden new,A fine old home, a barbecue style feast.The rhapsody of singing, celebration,Warm toasts, and dancing end a day of

sweet elation.

Wedding in the Mountains BY CHARLOTTE HART

Winds of Change BY MARGIE KIVEL

Hello OctoberBY BONNIE WHEELER

The hot humid days are a memoryMysterious fog swirls inLeaves began their color transformationCorn — apples — pumpkins beside the

roadLittle spooks anticipate costumesFall in Maine awakensUncertain winter — hovering.In October

BY BETTY KING

Sunlight reaches deep into the woodsno longer a solid wall of green.Patches of ferns glow startling green,woodland traffic signals signifying “go”as the rate of seasonal change acceler-

ates.Gather those acorns! That pollen and

nectar!Put on some fat under your layer of furto feed you through the long hiberna-

tion!If only we had the sense to hibernate!Instead we plunge into a frenzy of holi-

daymaking,such fun! And then wonder —why we come down with the midwinter

blues in January.Am I planning to curl up sensibly like a

caterpillaror snuggle into my cave like a fox or

bear?You have got to be kidding!

Spooky FallBY BETH COMPTON

Fall is all most here, time for trick-or-treaters, ghost, witches, black cats andgoblins — scary sounds in the night.

Bang! Boom! Crash! Screams from afar calling for help.Bats are flying around, owls going

hoot hoot hoot hoot, and things goingclang clang cling cling.

All different shaped pumpkins withall kinds of scary faces, vampires run-ning around scaring people.

The end.

Change is in the air

Please recycle this newspaper.

Join us for new programsand returning favorites

Wood Carving 101 — Carving a Shore Bird.

Join veteran instructor Jim Wade ashe quides us on a carving adventure!

This introductory wood carving classwill teach participants how to carve ashore bird using only a knife and sand-paper. Should time allow, the project willbe painted and or wood burned to finish.

Starting Oct. 2, from 1-2:30 p.m., thisclass meets for five weeks. Costs, includ-ing material, are $40 for People Plusmembers and $65 for nonmembers. Wemust have 5 people registered so reserveyour spot today!

Google Calendar — An Online Solution for Managing Life’s

Hectic Schedule!

Google is EVERYWHERE, not just inour search boxes. Google has tools tohelp you keep track of your calendar,your friends, your data and your favoriteInternet sites.

Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 10a.m. as Curtis Memorial Library’s Tech-nology Librarian Marian Dalton teachesus about GOOGLE CALENDAR, a greatway to keep track of appointmentsonline and share them with your familyor teammates.

This class is free and open to PeoplePlus members. Advance registration isappreciated but not required.

Basic Training 101 for Using Your iPhones or iPads.

Do you have an iPhone or iPad, think-ing of getting one or just want to learnmore about them?

This hands-on class on Thursday, Oct.11, at 1 p.m. will cover the basics ofusing an iPhone or iPad including usingthe touch-based interface, surfing theInternet, downloading applications andmore! There will be ample time left forquestions. If you already own aniPhone/iPad please feel free to bring itwith you, otherwise iPads will be avail-able to use.

Instructor Juli Haugen works in Infor-mation Technology at Bowdoin College.Along with finding technologies like theiPad to help support faculty with theirteaching and research she does the iPadtrainings at Bowdoin, holds a monthlyiPad user’s group, and publishes a newweb feature on the IT website called“App”-etizers!

This program is open to People Plusmembers only. A $5 suggested donation isencouraged to help support the PeoplePlus Technology Center. Advanced regis-tration is required and class size is limited.

More Facebook: Photo Sharing withFamily & Friends

Sarah Brown from Curtis Libraryreturns to People Plus to teach us “MoreFacebook: Photo Sharing with Family &Friends!”

This one hour session will coveruploading photos to Facebook, creatingalbums, tagging and sharing, includinghow to control your privacy settings!

Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 11a.m. at People Plus. Advance registra-tion appreciated, but not necessary.

A Conversation About the Earth’sClimate Crisis with Molly Wilcox

from Talking Tree

Conversation is the magic that makesdeep thought possible. Molly Wilcoxfrom Talking Tree provides us with theopportunity to rediscover compellingConversation with this free conversationclass demostration.

How does Talking Tree work? TheEarth Series involves sitting in a circleand choosing from a basket a thoughtprovoking question about the Earth’scrisis and our relationship to it. Using atalking stick, participants are thenengaged in focused reflection on thattopic for as long as the Conversationholds momentum. When it concludes,we pick another question.

Join us and experience Talking Treewith the FREE demo. For infomration,contact Talking Tree at www.ourtalk-ingtree.info or call People Plus at 729-0757.

Funeral Options in Maine — ABrown Bag Lunch with Eva Thomp-

son of the Funeral ConsumersAlliance of Maine

What is “green burial?”Can I be buried on my own land? What’s the difference between crema-

tion and this new Alkaline HydrolysisI’ve heard about?

Do I have to use a funeral director, orcan we care for our own dead in our ownhome?

How can I save money on my funeral?Eva Thompson of the Funeral Con-

sumers Alliance of Maine will speak onthese topics at noon on Thursday, Oct 25.She will try to help you understand therange of things that are legal and possi-ble so you can be a better consumer offuneral products and services.

Advance registration is encouraged,but not required. A donation of $2 issuggested to cover travel expenses forMs. Thompson who is representing thisnonprofit organization.

Computer Tutor Returns with“Never Pay For Computer Software

Again!”

Join our Computer Tutor Jack Hud-son as he introduces OpenOffice, FREESOFTWARE that is compatible withother major office suites.

This easy to use software looks andfeels familiar and is instantly usable byanyone who has a competitive product.Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 30, and Wednes-day, Oct. 31, at 10:30 a.m. for this impor-tant discussion!

This class is free and open to PeoplePlus members only. Advanced registra-tion is required with a maximum of 12participants.

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Falling back into thePeople Plus habit

Sarah Brown, adult services manager at Curtis Memorial Library inBrunswick, was at the Center during the last Lunch & Connections toissue new library membership cards, answer general questions anddiscuss new collaborations between the library and People Plus.

The Mid Coast Senior Health Center issponsoring A Matter of Balance, anationally recognized program for olderadults who have concerns about falling.

This program will be offered at nocharge at the Harpswell Heritage LandTrust, 153 Harpswell Neck Road, Harp-swell, on Wednesdays, Oct. 3, throughNov. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon.

The classes, coached by Judith Red-wine and Collette Sparks, emphasizeimplementing practical strategies tomanage and control falls, setting goals

for increasing activity, making changesto reduce fall risks at home, and exercis-ing to increase strength and balance.

It is open to anyone concerned aboutfalls; those interested in improving bal-ance, flexibility and strength; and toanyone who has fallen or who hasrestricted activities because of fallingconcerns.

Class size is limited; registration isrequired and may be made by calling theMid Coast Senior Health Center at 729-8033.

OCTOBER 2012 PEOPLE PLUS NEWS PAGE 5

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:00 AM Loosen UP!9:00 AM Crafters10:00 AM Yoga11:00 AM Chair yoga11:00 AM Table Tennis12:00 PM Bridge5:30 PM Laughter Club6:00 PM Belly Dancing

29:00 AM Table Tennis10:00 AM Art I1:00 PM Wood Carving1:00 PM Quilting Club3:00 PM Teens First3:00 PM Alzheimer'sAssociation Meeting5:30 PM Genealogyget-togethers at CML

38:30 AM TRIP: Rangeley Lakes8:45 AM Inter. Cribbage9:00 AM Loosen UP!10:00 AM Table Tennis12:30 PM Advanced Tai Chi1:00 PM Writer's Group

49:00 AM Table Tennis10:00 AM Art II5:00 PM Yoga6:00 PM Beg. line dancing6:00 PM Course in Miracles7:15 PM Adv. line dancing

59:00 AM Loosen UP!10:00 AM Table Tennis12:30 PM Beginning Tai Chi1:30 PM Qigong

610:00 AM Bridge

86:00 PM Belly Dancing

99:00 AM Table Tennis10:00 AM Art I11:30 AM LUNCH OUT1:00 PM Wood Carving3:00 PM Teens First5:30 PM Genealogyget-togethers at CML

108:00 AM MEN'S BREAKFAST8:45 AM Inter. Cribbage9:00 AM Loosen UP!10:00 AM Table Tennis10:00 AM Google Calendar class12:30 PM Advanced Tai Chi1:00 PM Writer's Group3:00 PM Making your car safe for winter

119:00 AM Table Tennis10:00 AM Art II1:00 PM iPhone/iPadtraining -- the basics3:00 PM Game On!5:00 PM Yoga6:00 PM Course in Miracles6:00 PM Beg. line dancing7:15 PM Adv. line dancing

129:00 AM Loosen UP!10:00 AM Table Tennis12:30 PM Beginning Tai Chi1:30 PM Qigong6:30 PM Folk Dance Brunswick

1310:00 AM Bridge

159:00 AM Crafters9:00 AM Loosen UP!10:00 AM Mid-East Talk10:00 AM Yoga11:00 AM Chair yoga11:00 AM Table Tennis12:00 PM Bridge1:00 PM A capella singing5:30 PM Laughter Club6:00 PM Belly Dancing6:30 PM Civil War Book

1610:00 AM Art I10:00 AM Good Morning Program Volunteer Co�ee1:00 PM Wood Carving1:00 PM Quilting Club3:00 PM Teens First5:30 PM Genealogyget-togethers at CML

178:45 AM Inter. Cribbage9:00 AM Loosen UP!10:00 AM Table Tennis11:00 AM More Facebook: Photo sharing12:30 PM Advanced Tai Chi1:00 PM Writer's Group2:00 PM Author's Chat6:00 PM Diabetes Cooking6:30 PM Earth's Climate conversation

1810:00 AM Bridge/Cribbage intro class10:00 AM Art II11:00 AM Flu clinic11:30 AM BP clinic12:00 PM LUNCH &CONNECTIONS5:00 PM Yoga6:00 PM Beg. line dancing6:00 PM Course in Miracles7:15 PM Adv. line dancing

199:00 AM Loosen UP!10:00 AM Table Tennis12:30 PM Beginning Tai Chi1:30 PM Qigong

2010:00 AM Bridge

229:00 AM Crafters9:00 AM Loosen UP!10:00 AM Mid-East Talk10:00 AM Yoga11:00 AM Chair yoga11:00 AM Table Tennis12:00 PM Bridge1:00 PM A capella singing5:30 PM Laughter Club6:00 PM Belly Dancing

239:00 AM Table Tennis10:00 AM Art I1:00 PM Wood Carving2:30 PM Café en Francais3:00 PM Teens First

248:30 AM WOMEN'SBREAKFAST8:45 AM Inter. Cribbage9:00 AM Loosen UP!10:00 AM Table Tennis12:30 PM Advanced Tai Chi1:00 PM Writer's Group

259:00 AM Table Tennis10:00 AM Art II10:00 AM Bridge/cribbage intro class12:00 PM Funeral optionsBrown Bag Lunch3:00 PM Game On!5:00 PM Yoga6:00 PM Course in Miracles6:00 PM Beg. line dancing7:15 PM Adv. line dancing

269:00 AM Loosen UP!10:00 AM Table Tennis12:30 PM Beginning Tai Chi1:30 PM Qigong6:30 PM Folk Dance Brunswick

279:00 AM Antiques Road�show and live auction

299:00 AM Crafters9:00 AM Loosen UP!10:00 AM Mid-East Talk10:00 AM Yoga11:00 AM Chair yoga11:00 AM Table Tennis12:00 PM Bridge1:00 PM A capella singing5:30 PM Laughter Club6:00 PM Belly Dancing

309:00 AM Table Tennis10:00 AM Art I10:30 AM Computer Tutor: Open O� ce intro1:00 PM Wood Carving3:00 PM Teens First

318:45 AM Inter. Cribbage9:00 AM Loosen UP!10:00 AM Table Tennis10:30 AM Computer Tutor: Open O� ce intro12:30 PM Advanced Tai Chi1:00 PM Writer's Group

19:00 AM Table Tennis10:00 AM Art II3:00 PM Game On!5:00 PM Yoga6:00 PM Course in Miracles6:00 PM Beg. line dancing7:15 PM Adv. line dancing

29:00 AM Loosen UP!10:00 AM Table Tennis12:30 PM Beginning Tai Chi1:30 PM Qigong

310:00 AM Bridge

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REBECCA BANKSAND FRANK CONNORS

Viewed weekly on Cable Channel 3,Brunswick Community TV

MONDAY AFTERNOON ........................ 4 P.M.WEDNESDAY MORNING ...................... 7 A.M.SUNDAY EVENING ............................ 9 P.M.And on Harpswell Community Television

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8 Columbus

DayCenter is closed.

Teen Center hoursMonday, Tuesday and Thursday

2:30-5:30 PM

Matter of Balance planned in Harpswell

10:00 AM ProgramVolunteer Coffee

Open Office IntroOpen Office Intro

6:00 PM Belly Dancing

9:00 AM-dark

AntiquesRoadshow and

live auction

Cold mornings lead to coldernights, and like your home heatingsystems, your car needs to be“weatherized,” say the expertsfrom Bill Dodge Auto Group.

Members of the service teamfrom that Brunswick auto groupwill be at the Center on Wednes-day, Oct. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. to dis-cuss things we all can do to keepour cars safe and running as coldweather and winter arrives.

Program manager RebeccaBanks says this is a “hands-on,under the hood discussion,” andthat “prior experience” is not necessary. Be sure to call the Center at 729-0757 to reg-ister, as extra technicians can be added to accommodate a larger class.

The program is free to members.

Car winterizing explained

Reiki treatments are given at the Center.Call 729-0757 for appointments.

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Freshening our lookHave you noticed the new site sign at People Plus, or seen thenew People Plus News masthead and logo? Well, take a lookas the Center enters the fall with a fresh new look. Created byBrunswick native David Gillis, the new logo and organization’sbranding was underwritten by Suzan Wilson, a Brunswick resi-dent, People Plus member and a Brunswick Town Councilor.Despite having no input on the design, Wilson is thrilled to bea part of the new look and said, “I’m happy to impact changein a way that is significant and refreshing for People Plus.”David Gillis Design (www.davidgillisdesign) has worked on thelook of the new logo and brand identity for the last few monthsand was surprised to find so much going on at the center. “I

had no idea about the center or what was offeredhere. I’m happy to be a part of the changes happeningat People Plus and feel honored to donate part of my

time to this local nonprofit.”

When I first found out that the weirdnoises that we had been hearing at nightwere only herons and seals, we wentfrom being terrified to being thrilled.Herons! Seals! It was our first summerspent in the old farmhouse on theSasanoa River, and my dear young moth-er’s helper, Laura, and I had been sittingout on the screened porch in theevenings after the children were tuckedinto bed, listening to night soundsunlike anything we had ever heard inthe city.

The house was surely haunted — anyhouse that old had to be — and we wereall alone there with the children duringthe week. Neither of us was about toadmit to the other that we were fright-ened — that would have been twice asscary!

We walked up the road every day tothe Leeman’s farm next door to get ourmilk and eggs. I tentatively described toGrandma Ina Leeman those strangenoises.

“Oh, child, that’s just the herons andthe seals you are hearing!”

I knew that we were on the edge of atidal river, but it had never occurred tome that it would be populated by suchexciting wildlife!

I now know that there is nothing inthe forest or the river to be afraid of, andnow I am the one to be reassuring ner-vous visitors from the city.

Those ghosts? They are actually prettyquiet. Only the sound of a door closingupstairs, sometimes, when we are alldownstairs sitting around the dinnertable.

Almostthere

Members of the ThursdayHikers group enjoy an early fallclimb along one of the trails to

the summit of BradburyMountain in Pownal.

DAVID SELLECK PHOTO

A Slightly Scary Story for OctoberBY BETTY KING

OCTOBER 2012 PEOPLE PLUS NEWS PAGE 7

Volunteerwith The Center That Builds Community!

“We have a place for you!”

Have fun • Meet new people • Enjoy helping others

Volunteer Opportunities include:

•Data entry •Mailings •Food Preparation •Receptionists

•Drivers for people who can’t

Tell us what you like to do

To volunteer, call People Plus at 729-0757, sign the volunteer sheet on the bulletin board

or contact Rebecca Banks at rebecca@peopleplusmaine.org.

Love that shepherd’s pieLynne Denny, an FHC production employee, was loaned to People Plusfor a day last month just in time to participate in the Lunch & Connec-tions dinner. Denny was loaned through a program of the United Way ofMid-Coast Maine.

Sign me upJohn Gable signs another “Topsham Fair” print during a September2nd Friday ArtWalk in downtown Brunswick at Bayview Gallery. Thegallery hosted a wine and cheese reception and displayed severalother Gable images. The “Topsham Fair” prints remain availablethrough People Plus Center. Call 729-0757 for details.

The annual budget of People Plusincludes a $25,000 line titled “member-ship.” A quick check on our calculatortells us we need 1,000 members to join

(or rejoin) if we are going to meet thatitem for the coming year.

We have started sending monthlyrenewal notices on anniversary dates,and each month we do remove names offolks who have not renewed. We hopewhen you get your notice, you renewquickly, and happily. Your dues areimportant to us, and we hope your Cen-ter is important to YOU!

BY PETE COFFINTEEN CENTER COORDINATOR

If the number of textbooks in theirbackpacks is any indication, the teenscoming to the center are very busy withthe start of the new school year. Withthis in mind, a major goal of theBrunswick Teen Center last month was

to provide an oasis for stress relief.Aside from the usual perks and bene-

fits the teen members enjoy when theycome to 35 Union St. — including freehealthy snacks and milk — the teenswere treated to something very special.

To cap off their first week back toschool, the Teen Center held its first-ever “Movie Under the Stars” event.Because of the help and equipment pro-vided by Kerry, Billy and BradyMcQuaid, the teens were treated to “TheBourne Identity” projected 5 feet highagainst the People Plus building’s brickwall.

The free movie, as well as the free pop-corn (donated and made by volunteerJoe Obrin Jr.) was enjoyed by all. Withperfect weather, almost a dozen teens,

many adult volunteers and some localresidents joining in, the Teen Center’sMovie Under the Stars was a great wayto wrap up the first week back to school.

Anyone who missed Movie Under theStars can check it out on Facebook at theBrunswick Teen Center page. There arepictures, information and updates onfuture events. As with most aspects ofthe Teen Center, and especially withevents such as the Movie Under theStars, the help from volunteers is key.

Please find us on Facebook to learnmore about the Brunswick Teen Centerand ways to help provide a fun, safeenvironment for teens to gather andgrow throughout the week. We reallyneed help. Thank you.

BeginningBridge, Cribbage

being offeredIf you have ever wanted to learn to

play either Cribbage or Bridge, thePeople Plus Center has a deal for you.

David Brown, director of the Spec-trum Generations Midcoast Center inTopsham, and a self-admitted “expertand addict” in both games, is comingto the Center, beginning Thursday,Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. until noon tooffer introductory classes in both.

This “free to members,” six-weekclass will focus on Bridge for the firsthour, and Cribbage for the second.

Books and instructor’s guides withrules and regulations will be avail-able to purchase if wanted, but theclasses are free, and persons of “allcard skills,” are welcome.

Please pre-register with the PeoplePlus information desk at 729-0757.

David Brown, standing at right,visits with People Plus

intermediate cribbage playersSept. 19. Beginner Bridge and

Cribbage classes start later thismonth.

PAGE 8 PEOPLE PLUS NEWS OCTOBER 2012

Monday-Saturday BridgeAug. 25: Gladys Totten, Hazel Guyler,Bill Buermeyer, Lorraine LaRoche.

Aug. 27: Bill Washington, Tony Monaco,Sherry Watson, Bill Buermeyer.

Sept. 1: Gladys Totten, Lorraine Muller,Lorraine LaRoche.

Sept. 3: Lorraine LaRoche, Mary, O’Con-nell, Bill Washington.

Sept. 8: Mary Lou Cobb, Cecil Eldredge.Sept. 10: Bill Buermeyer, MarionSchneider, Cecil Eldredge.

Sept. 15: Mary O’Connell, Gladys Tot-ten, Lorraine LaRoche, Richard Totten.

Sept. 17: Lloyd Jones, Bill Buermeyer,Bill Washington.

Senior Intermediate CribbageAug. 22: Colleen Petrin, 726, (perfectscore); Mike Linkovich, 725; LorraineLaRoche, 719; Nancy Laffely, 711;Richard Tomko, 700.

Aug. 29: Pamela Frampton, 722; AnitaOwens, 705; Leah Nelson, 698;Richard Tomko, 696; Robert Foehring,695.

Sept. 5: Linda Paisley, 726, (perfectscore); Richard LaPointe, 720; RobertMehlhorn, 710; Cecil Eldredge andLeah Nelson (tie), 709; Priscilla Sar-gent, 703.

Sept. 12: Virginia Linkovich, 723; Ger-maine LaRoche and Darryl Wood (tie),702; Anne Bouchard, 701; RichardTomko, 698.

Sept.19: Lorraine LaRoche, 711; Vir-ginia Linkovich, 706; Leah Nelson,Richard Tomko, and Anita Owens (tie)705; Patricia Johnson, 699.

WeeklyWinners

Pegging in heaven

(SUBMITTED BY RICHARD TOMKO)

Two veteran peggers were chatting ona park bench and the discussion gotaround to whether or not there would beany Cribbage in Heaven. Mike said toAndy, “let's make a deal … if one of uspasses away, he will be obligated toreturn to this bench and report to theother on whether or not they play Crib-bage in Heaven.”

Andy quickly agreed.Lo and behold and much to Mike’s sor-

row, a couple weeks later, Andy passedaway.

Mike faithfully sat on that benchevery day, hoping Andy would fulfilltheir agreement, but for the first week,nothing happened.

On Tuesday of the second week, muchto Michael’s amazement, Andyappeared! Wow! Mike excitedly askedAndy about Heaven, and wanted toknow if Cribbage was played there.Andy was slow to reply.

“Well,” he offered finally, “I have somegood news and some bad … the goodnews is, yes indeed, Cribbage is playedin Heaven.” Then a frown crossedAndy’s face. “The bad news is, YOU aresigned up to play for the High Rollerstomorrow night!”

Back-to-school activities included movie under stars

ADVERTISEin People Plus News.

Call 729-0757 for details.

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An apple a day, every day.

OCTOBER 2012 PEOPLE PLUS NEWS PAGE 9

Are you a regular visitor to the Cen-ter? Is there one special event or pro-gram you use regularly?

Do you have a friend, or two, that youjust don’t seem to see as much as you’dlike? Sharing memberships at PeoplePlus is a great way to visit, stay focused,become more social and engaged. Imag-ine sharing what you like best aboutPeople Plus with one or several of yourbest friends.

Encourage a friend to join, the cost isstill only $25 per year. They start receiv-ing our great little newspaper, they startcalling YOU about going to events.Remember, People Plus is one of thethings that makes the Brunswick areaone of the very best places to live inMaine.

In August, we enlisted our first “LIFEMEMBER,” and last month, we engagedtwo more! We believe anyone willing tomake such an investment (only $250)understands the value of a dollar, andmore importantly, understands thevalue of our Center.

Remember to show your card proudlyat area businesses and accept the oppor-tunity to save, every day! The followingbusinesses are delighted to offer specialdiscounts to members and friends ofPeople Plus.

Beauty Salons/Skin CareReflections: 10%, Monday-Friday

2 Center St., Brunswick729-8028, www.reflectionsbylucie.com

CandyWilbur’s of Maine: 10%, Anytime

43 Maine St., Brunswick; 729-4462

Dry CleaningJ&J Cleaners: 10% Pickups, Wednesdays

(customers over 55)Maine Street, Brunswick; 729-0176

FloristPauline’s Bloomers: 10%, Anytime

49 Maine St., Brunswick; 725-5952

www.paulinesbloomers.com

Auto ServiceAutometrics: 10% Anytime

21 Bath Road, Brunswick; 729-0842Bill Dodge Auto Group: 10% off parts and

service; 262 Bath Rd., Brunswick: 888-378-1404118 Pleasant St., Brunswick: 729-6653www.billdodgeautogroup.com

Brunswick Ford: 10% off on Parts and Service157 Pleasant St., Brunswick; 725-1228

Lee’s Tire & Service: 10% on Parts(excludes tires)35 Gurnet Road, Brunswick: 729-413127 Monument Place, Topsham: 729-1676

Tire Warehouse: 20% on Labor24 Topsham Fair Road, Topsham725-7020, www.tirewarehouse.net

Medical ServicesAugat Chiropractic: Free consultation and

cursory exam9 Pleasant St., Brunswick; 725-7177

Berrie’s Opticians: 20%, Anytime6 Maine St., Brunswick725-5111, www.berriesopticians.com

Maine Optometry: $30 off complete pairof glasses82 Maine St., Brunswick; 729-8474www.maineoptometry.com

Nickerson Optical & Hearing Aid Center:15% Optical, 10% Hearing82 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick725-1110, www.nickersonoptical.com

Recreation/Entertainment

Eveningstar Cinema: Free bag of popcornat evening shows149 Maine St., Brunswick; 729-5486www.eveningstarcinema.com

Play It Again Sports: 10% Anytime124 Maine St., Brunswick; 729-3900www.playitagainsports.com

Spare Time Bowling: $1.85/String, 7 daysa week, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.276 Bath Road, Brunswick; 725-2963www.sparetimebrunswick.com

RestaurantsArby’s: 10%, Anytime, excluding coupons

Topsham Fair Mall Road, Topsham729-8244, www.arbys.com

Big Top Deli: 10%, Anytime70 Maine St., Brunswick721-8900, www.bigtopdeli.com

Fairground Café: 10%, AnytimeTopsham Fair Mall; 729-5366

McDonald’s: Free Dessert with Purchase11 Gurnet Road (Route 24), Cook’sCorner, Brunswick; 729-4416www.mcmaine.com/1080

Sam’s Italian Foods: 10%, Except for

Specials (Patrons over 60)Cook’s Corner, Brunswick; 725-4444

Tavern at Brunswick Station: Buy oneentrée, get one half off4 Noble St., Brunswick; 443-3538www.innatbrunswickstation.com/tavern_dining/

The Great Impasta: 15% off Wednesdaylunch(food only)42 Maine St., Brunswick; 729-5858www.thegreatimpasta.com

StoresBowdoin College Store: 10%, Anytime

Station Avenue, Brunswick; 798-4344www.bowdoin.edu/bookstore

Indriani’s: 10% on Non-sale Items,MondaysTontine Mall, Brunswick; 729-6448

Portland Glass: 10% on Materials ($50max)61 Bath Road; 729-9971www.portlandglass.com

Shift: 10% on Wednesdays56 Maine St., Brunswick; 729-4050www.shiftofmaine.com

PAGE 10 PEOPLE PLUS NEWS OCTOBER 2012

Courage: A Characteristic of Advanced Citizenry

Courage is a state of mind that allows one to act in ways that test ourresolve or our willingness to put our moral or ethical principles beforeour comfort, and other times it involves putting our physical self inharm’s way. Everybody from the time we are born and learning to crawlto the time we pass are confronted with moments where we are facedwith dilemmas that test our willingness to stand up to, or face fear headon. We often hear stories about courageous men and women who standup to a person or a group of people that are bent on causing harm,hatred or injury to others. There are the people who in inner citiesform community watch groups that patrol their streets and chase drug dealers and gangs away. Thereare stories throughout history of men and women who have made decisions to stand up to oppressiverulers (the American Revolution is a prime example), and then there are stories of children whobefriend a quiet or shy child who is being teased by the bullies or “popular” crowd. These are storiesof both moral and physical courage. Sometimes the courageous acts have a strongly moral stancebehind them and sometimes they are defined more by the physical threat or struggle that is beingconquered through the act. As a doctor of chiropractic, I am very proud of the fact that the profes-sion I love, the chiropractic profession, has faced many obstacles that have tested the moral and phys-ical courage of generations of doctors and patients. Many don’t know that from 1895 to the 1970schiropractors had to endure the risk of possible jail sentences for the practice of medicine without alicense. Without making this a long history of chiropractic, I will tell you that it took many years ofcourageous acts and many years of legal battles to get to where we are now. Today chiropractic is thesecond largest health care profession in the world and through the hard work of many dedicatedand, yes, courageous chiropractors and the support of our patients, society has more health freedomthan ever before. I believe that chiropractic patients are incredibly courageous, not because chiro-practic care is dangerous, in fact it is much safer than even the safest of medical interventions. Thereason for this feeling is that it takes courage to do something that most others don’t do. It takescourage to look outside the box and go where most never go. When we do, we almost always find outsomething about ourselves that we didn’t know before. What makes a chiropractic patient courageousis the willingness to act rationally and spend their time, energy and money to invest in their healthand future wellbeing instead of waiting for sickness and disease to show up then reacting in an irra-tional way through the use of drugs and surgery. Practicing health care is actually less convenient inthe short term than sick care, however in the long run the benefits of staying healthy far outweigh thecosts of getting sick. Acting in a way that expresses free will and making uncommon decisions is inand of itself a very courageous act. To all of our patient’s — current and future — we say congratula-tions for thinking outside the box and standing up to mediocrity and taking an ordinary life and cre-ating an extraordinary path to health and wellbeing.

If you desire to live your most vibrant life NOW give us a call and we will help show you the way. Justcall Slocum Chiropractic Wellness Center (207-725-4222) OR Holland Chiropractic (443-2635) andmention this article and my team will schedule a complimentary consultation at your convenience.

To Your health, Dr. Jeffrey S. Slocum

Dr. Jeffrey S. Slocum

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Your T-shirt is waitingWe still have about 35 of our 35th anniversary commemorative T-shirts available. It’s not too late to order yours as a Christmas pre-sent, night shirt or keepsake. Three colors are available (red, greenand blue), in a variety of sizes, and all for only $8. Get yours today!

What’s a penny worth, anyway?I mean, last week, I stopped at a local

burger place, ordered my customarydouble-cheeseburger value meal, andthe little speaker with the sexy voicetold me the cost was $5.02, and instruct-ed me to drive forward to the window. Inthe time it took me to move ahead, I gotto thinking, and when I got to the win-dow, I smiled at the pretty teenager inheadgear, handed her a $5 bill and said,“Isn’t this close enough? Do you reallyneed my pennies?”

“For me,” she said, “it’s close enough.For the man, I gotta have the two cents.The man wants everypenny.” Her smile wasworth the difference, Itook two pennies offthe tray on my dashand handed them over. “Iwish the man well,” I added, tak-ing my bag of food.

Jane and I have this big ol’ 5 gallon,green-glass bottle, ( I think it once heldkerosene). We have it three-quarters fullof pennies and marbles. (Mostly pen-nies.) I need to be having a good day, justto pick the thing off the floor. Once in awhile on a rainy day, the grandkids and Iwill pour out a bunch of pennies androll them, then go to the bank and turn

them in for folding cash. I think of it aspart of the kid’s thrift education,besides, it’s a way to kill an hour or two,and it never costs me more than two orthree bucks.

There was a thing on CBS Sun-day Morning a few weeks ago

about pennies. Basically itsuggested pennies have hadtheir day. It said every penny

costs the U.S. mint somethinglike two cents (and change) to

produce. A numismatist friend of minedropped a clipping on my desk recent-ly that reported production of theCanadian penny will stop this fall.“Inflation has eroded the cent’s valueso much over the years that today, itretains about one-twentieth of its origi-nal purchasing power,” the article said.It appears Canada is sometimes quickerto act on budget deficits than America.

The report also said Canada had beenproducing it maple-leaf penny for a costof only 1.6 cents per coin! Naturally,Canada has completed a number ofstudies before making this decision. Onestudy said Canadians think of the pennyas “pointless,” and a “nuisance.”

Canadian mint officials said con-sumers can continue to use penniesindefinitely, but the coins will be, “grad-ually, and systematically withdrawnfrom circulation over a period of years.”The same officials predicted that,“rounding up,” will be required on cashtransactions at some point. Canada’sMinistry of Finance, according to thesame article, did not expect the round-ing up to increase inflation. They pre-dicted businesses, “are expected toround prices in a fair, consistent andtransparent manner.”

That is Canada, this is America.I’m guessing gas stations

will be the ultimate testof either country’s

penny principles.How well do youthink these moneymongers can be

expected to “roundUP,” fairly? With gasoline

selling at $3.99.9, do you really think

these guys pay any attention to pennies? I’m still buying my gas in $20 and $30

increments. Jane thinks I just like tovisit with the gals at the Citgo station,and suggests some weeks, I spend moretime with them than I do with her. Butthe truth is, I consider it a great test ofmy reflexes, and the only way I canswipe any enjoyment from my frequentvisits is by using what I call my, “deadman switch game.” I pump my gas at fullthrottle, and try to shut it off right onthe dollar mark. NOT $20.01, or $30.02.

Yes Virginia, some of us do look forour entertainment in strange places.

But look at the ads in your paper onenight, or check out the price lines nexttime you’re at the market. How manyitems do you find listed for $1.99, for$4.99, for $49.99? If by principle only, thepenny still holds a pretty importantplace in most marketing schemes. Iguess I’ll continue to hoard my penniesin my jar, even after the governmenttakes away my Lincoln heads. I catchmyself wondering, how old will my littlegrandsons be when this most common ofcopper coins becomes collectable, andwill I live long enough to help them com-pare a Lincoln penny with an Indianhead?

OCTOBER 2012 PEOPLE PLUS NEWS PAGE 11

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New or renewing members — October Worth repeating: ‘People of Stature’“… the old were counted as active members of their society. They were deferred

to, because while leading the same kind of life everyone else did, they had gainedin tolerance and wisdom. They took longer to do less, but they were still earningtheir own way. In fact, old people were stimulating. Their looks, their mentality,work and endurance told such stories that the young thought of them as people ofstature.” — Lura Beam, author of “A Maine Hamlet”

PAGE 12 PEOPLE PLUS NEWS OCTOBER 2012

CLASSIFIED ADSDish cloths. Home-made,

hand knit, colorful andunique. Only $2.50 each, call

Beth at 729-4740.

Frosty’s Donuts and Coffee,“Still the Best in Brunswick.”

54 Maine St., in Brunwick(besides Pennell’s Store). Join

us any morning. 729-4258.

Michele’s Consignments,Union St., is an authorizeddealer for People Plus. Buy

specially marked items at hershop, and a commission is paid

to the Center. Call 837-1801.

Simple Alterations onclothing or household items.

Call our “Craft Ladies”at 729-0757.

Items to Sell? Services tooffer? Advertise in our

Classifieds.The cost is $10 per inch, permonth, paid in advance. Call

729-0757.

Mid-coast travelers at the turn ofthe 20th century often encountereddirt roads, steep slopes and dan-ger. Locals referred to Orr’s IslandRoad in Harpswell, pictured, as“The Devil’s Back.” If you have oldarea photographs to share withreaders of People Plus News, con-tact Frank Connors at 725-0757.

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THE GREAT IMPASTA42 Maine St., Brunswick

Several folks did attend the a capellademo-audition class held at the Centeron Sept. 24, but several more are neededif this for-fee class is to continue. Thefirst a capella class is going to begin onMonday, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m. and continuethrough Dec. 10, (with no class on Veter-an’s Day). There must be at least six par-ticipants for the class to continue, how-ever. Taught by music teacher PatriciaCannon, the eight-week session is $60for People Plus members and $90 for

nonmembers.No prior singing experience is neces-

sary. Singers of all levels and tone arewelcome. Class times are spent develop-ing good singing and voice habits, andyou will be supported in singing, “tune-fully, and with spirit,” according to aclass description. The class will endwith a community concert. Call the Cen-ter information desk at 729-0757 to beadded to this choir.

Singing class needs a few voices

Library featuresHitchcock series

Curtis Memorial Library’s Fri-day night film series is back with alineup of films celebrating themaster of suspense, Alfred Hitch-cock.

The Hitchcock After Dark Serieskicks off on Friday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m.Enjoy the suspense, watch for theMacguffin and Hitchcock’s cameo,and munch popcorn at this freefilm series held in the MorrellMeeting Room.

Other films will be shown onOct. 12 and 26 from 7 to 9 p.m.

For more information, check theCurtis Library calendar atwww.curtislibrary.com.

The library is located at 23 Pleas-ant St.

Autumn Notes BY LYNNE KRESGE

Tiny leaves — yellow, rust, mauve — likerivers on the road

Wading, crunchingMyriad of reds and port wine from the dog-

woodsStark yellow lace against deep blue skyCattails bursting into white, fuzzy coatsPines bragging of their year round companyKaleidoscope of colored joyLong sleeves, sweaters, jacketsGreen tomatoes, last minute bouquetsPeepers, artists, camerasSmells of wood smoke and musty mumsOrange of pine needlesAcorns plummetingThe sun’s fall angle washing all with goldProud color shoutingMaples’ message — goodbye for nowAutumn notes of another seasonThe same, yet never so