Join us for a cozy, free Soup Night on March 1 at 5 p.m. Just bring yourself and enjoy a warm bowl of soup and great company. No need to bring anything -- just come hungry for comfort food and conversation. 

The next VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 4 at The Community Center at 1:15 p.m. This will be a regular discussion meeting where members share their personal experiences with eyesight issues, give progress reports, and talk about their success stories and challenges. All are welcome, including drivers and partners. 

Have you ever thought about taking a DNA test and wondered how the results could help you research your family tree, identify a long-lost grandparent, or assist law enforcement in solving a cold case? Victim advocate and family researcher Ronda Randall, licensed clinical social worker, will be speaking about these topics on Friday, March 7 at 11 a.m.   

Bethany Schmidt, a programming and technology professional, will be at the Community Center on Thursday, March 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. She will be available to assist anyone interested in learning how to use a new app or device, provide advice on upgrading technology, clarify phone settings, and offer a basic introduction to platforms like Facebook or email. Please note that she is not a hardware technician and cannot fix broken phones, computers, iPads, etc.  

It is not too late! Midcoast Ca$h will be offering free tax preparation on Saturday, March 29, at the Boothbay Town Office, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for individuals with annual earnings up to $67,000. Appointments are required. If you're interested, we can assist 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, emailing midcoastcash@uwmcm.org, or visiting www.eznetscheduler.com/calendar/midcoastmaineCASH. 

Join us for puzzles, games, coffee, tea and treats from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. all week! Help us enjoy our snacks without overindulging and bring your ideas. We welcome new faces and hope to see you soon!  

Our schedule for March 3 through March 7 is: 

Monday: Drop-in knitting 10 a.m.-noon   

Tuesday: Mahjong 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Qigong 11 a.m.-noon 

Wednesday: Cribbage 12:30-2 p.m.; Ladies who love to dance 10:30-11:30 a.m.   

Thursday: Mexican Train Dominoes 10 a.m.-noon; Cribbage and Mahjong 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Friday: Scrabble, Rummikub and Bridge Noon-2 p.m.

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