Gibson Gleanings [05/27/2006]

By Barbara Ray

Say what you will, this has been one very unusual spring as far as weather is concerned. It started out fairly well in the month of April but then along came May, the skies opened and we all wondered when the rain would stop. Theres no doubt we were a lot luckier than the folks down south but you must admit, its really nice to see the sun again.Its Memorial Day weekend and this year the Gibson Center will be holding its first Memorial Day Craft Fair on the front lawn. The fair will go on Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28, from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. The weathermen are predicting a lovely weekendfor the most partso mark your calendars and plan to join us for a fun time at the fair. Gibson will be closed this Monday but dont forget to join us in the activity room on Tuesday, May 30, at 12:30 p.m. Dr. Vassill Vasco of Fryeburg Chiropractic and Wellness Center will be here to give his final presentation on the importance of exercise." This program is free and open to the public.As I mentioned earlier, we will be closed this Monday in celebration of Memorial Day. I couldnt find a schedule of events, but I hope we all can find a little time that day to remember our veterans, past and present, which have done so much for our country. Many families across the nation will be celebrating this holiday weekend without their mom or dad, sister or brother. Let's keep these special individuals in our thoughts that day and show our support by attending some Memorial Day event. See you in the park.Have a good week and pray for our troops and all the folks along the southern coast. God bless!Monday, May 29: Memorial Day, Gibson Center closed.Tuesday, May 30: Exercise class, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., activity room; guest speaker Dr. Vassill Vasco on "exercise, 12:30 p.m. in the activity room.Wednesday, May 31: Game day, 12:30 to 3 p.m.; free massage by appointment, 12 to 2 p.m., social room.Thursday, June 1: Gibson walking group, 9:30 a.m. Call Karen at 356-3231 for details.Friday, June 2: Exercise class, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., activity room; Alices dance class, 12:30 p.m., activity room.UpcomingPlease join us for a free lecture series given by Dr. Vassill Vasco of Fryeburg Chiropractic & Wellness Center. Topic to be discussed is exercise, on Tuesday, May 30, at 12:30 p.m.Low- and moderate-income homeowners' property tax relief is available. Are you a senior or disabled adult homeowner? ServiceLink of Carroll County will provide filing assistance to eligible homeowners at the Gibson Center on June 8 and June 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. No appointment necessary. For additional information, call ServiceLink of Carroll County, toll free at (866)634-9412.Mark your calendars for the next AARP safe driver training course! Several automobile insurance companies provide premium reductions to graduates of this course. The cost of this program is $10 and free to all Gibson Center Meals On Wheels Volunteers. Next scheduled classes are Tuesday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 21, from 12:15 to 4:15 p.m. Please call 356-3231 to sign up.Ann Cullinan will present a special program on the Willey slide on Thursday, June 22, in the activity room.If you have any questions or comments on programs, please call 356-3231 or stop in at our front desk!Menu: Monday, Memorial Day, Gibson Center closed; Tuesday, pork chop Espanole; Wednesday, chicken and veggie stir-fry; Thursday, chefs choice; Friday, fried chicken leg.