We have posted several articles on our Facebook page lately about the growing number of people living alone and suffering from the pangs of isolation. We want to help. In fact, the main reason behind the start-up of The Center was to conquer the loneliness of the invisible population of home bound adults in our community. This phenomenon crosses all social and economic strata and we make no distinction here — we have met the challenge with cheerful, enthusiastic volunteers, programs and activities to stimulate conversation and togetherness, and good healthy snacks. We invite you to come and join us and we encourage all medical practitioners to write a prescription for fun at The Community Center when confronted with a patient suffering from isolation depression.

We have been especially fortunate during the past several storms in that we have not lost power and many people have come in to get warm, join in the fun and games, and even wash up and change clothes.

We are always in need of volunteers and especially those who would like to drive our van on field trips and shuttling neighbors to walk at the Y or to help with People Helping People trips to the store or a medical appointment. It is all about aging in place and, at the same time, getting out in the community to mix with old friends and make some new ones.

Joke of the week: Q: What do you call an old snowman? A: Water.

Don’t forget — if you need the van to pick you up and take you to walk at the Y or if you need more information about our programs, call 633-9876.

Wednesday, March 14: 1-on-1 Computer Help 10 a.m.- noon. Beginner Dominoes 12:30-3:30 p.m., Seated Tai Chi 1:15-1:45 p.m., Standing Tai Chi 2-3 p.m., Birdying 101 3-4 p.m., Evening Knitters 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 15: Fiesta Suave 10:30-11:30 a.m., Dominoes 12:30-3:30 p.m., Increase Inner Peace 2-3 p.m.

Friday, March 16: Just Sew 9 a.m.-noon, Cribbage Tournament 10 a.m.-1p.m., Genealogy 6-9 p.m., Open Center Game Night 6-9 p.m.

Monday, March 19: Beginning Cribbage 10 a.m., Drop-in Knitting 10 a.m.- noon, Learn to Crochet 10 a.m.- noon, Veteran’s Advice 10 a.m.- noon

Tuesday, March 20: Mah Jong 10 a.m.- noon, Tuesday Knitting Group 1-3 p.m., Rummikub 1-3 p.m., People Helping People Advice 1-3 p.m., Recovery & Resilience Support Group 6-7 p.m, Boothbay Writers Group 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar 21: 1-on-1 Computer Help 10 a.m.-noon, Beginner Dominoes 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Seated Tai Chi 1:15-1:45 p.m., Standing Tai Chi 2-3 p.m., Birding 101 3-4 p.m., Evening Knitters 6:30-8:30 p.m.