There are 3 events next week in Bethel.
On Tuesday, January 13th, is Neighbors Feeding Neighbors from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church dining room. This is a Community event where folks are able to enjoy a hot meal. Donations are accepted to help our local food pantry. There is always plenty of food so come and meet your neighbors!
The Bethel Senior Citizen Club will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 14th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Folks will gather in the dining room at the Methodist Church located on Main Street. The free meal will be provided by a local farmer. No View Farm located in Rumford will be the featured farm for January. Annette Roy is a great cook and I am sure our local Seniors are in for a culinary treat. There will also be a guest speaker to educate folks about a voucher program from Seniors Plus. All area Seniors are welcomed to attend. This Senior Club has been meeting in Bethel since 1962!
Don’t forget the Sound Matters Session that is happening on Wednesday evening, January 14th, in the Community Annex at the Methodist Church. This is an opportunity to educate oneself on the health benefits of sound healing. Rebecca Fraser Douglass is a certified sound healer who will lead this educational session. It starts at 6 p.m and is open to the public.
Bob and I still remain in contact with Jeff and Doreen Johnson, who live in Australia. Jeff grew up in Locke Mills and Doreen grew up in Berlin, New Hampshire. In Australia a pack of cigarettes costs $65.00 and a quart of vodka cost $75.00. At those prices I think people would want to quit! Prices are high because so much of the merchandise has to be flown into Australia which drives the prices up. There are a lot of sheep in Australia so lamb is reasonable and abundant. How interesting to see how other countries operate and what is available.
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