Here’s our weekly weather forecast. By the time you read this we will probably be out of the deep freeze of last week! Once again, we’ll climb into the 40s (yea) but with a little [freezing] rain later in the week. Sounds pretty normal – or rather the new normal…

Reminder: If you would like help with your taxes, open season has started with Midcoast Ca$h. Please let us know if you would like help making an appointment for you. Midcoast Ca$h will be holding two days of free tax preparation, Saturday, March 2, and Tuesday, April 2, at the Boothbay Town Office, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are a must. If you’re interested, we will help you with the sign-up process at The Community Center. Alternatively, you can make your own appointment by calling 207-295-6340 or 207-751-3756; or email midcoastcash@uwmcm.org, or visit the following website: www.eznetscheduler.com/calendar/midcoastmaineCASH.

Rummikub: At present, the game is scheduled for Friday afternoons. But if there is enough interest, we could easily arrange another time too. As it turns out, it seems to be a popular game in New England. I drove to Connecticut this past weekend and noticed a fancy neon sign in Old Seabrook, advertising a game of Rummikub to be played at the library. By the way, the game box specifically says: “Brings People Together.” So true. Here’s my neon sign advertising Rummikub at The Community Center!

I am pleased to say that last week we had one person answer the call to volunteer to drive seniors to their appointments. We are so grateful. This does not mean that we can rest on our laurels. While appointments can be scattered, they sometimes come in bulk, and we try very hard to get everyone to their appointed designations. So, if you have ever wondered how you can keep busy for a few hours once in a while, we can certainly help you fill your time doing wonderful, gratifying volunteer help driving seniors to their appointments. Please call us at 633-9873.

Here is our schedule for Jan. 29 – Feb. 2:

Monday, Jan. 29: Drop-in knitting 10 a.m.-noon; Inner Peace 1-2 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 30: Mah Jongg 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; QiGong 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 31: Love to Dance 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Cribbage 12:30-2 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 1: Mexican Train Dominoes 10 a.m.-noon; Cribbage 10 a.m.-noon

Friday, Feb. 2: Scrabble Noon-2 p.m.; Rummikub Noon-2 p.m.

Puzzles, coffee, tea, goodies, and good camaraderie are always available all week long. Please save us from eating too many goodies ourselves by coming in and sharing our snacks. And we always welcome new faces and fresh ideas!