Santa’s Elves descended on the Center on Friday, last, and the place is a hub of Christmas spirit. The Gift Shop is full of wonderful gift items—handcrafted by our sewing and knitting groups—and new or gently used collectibles donated by friends.

Shoes. Shoes. Shoes. 300 pairs and still counting. We are so pleased to be able to spread the spirit of giving around the world through the Shoes With Heart program. Collection boxes have been placed at Edgecomb Eddy School and the Southport School. The 5th and 6th grades at the Boothbay Elementary School are participating as well. This is an ideal opportunity for parents and kids to clean out the closet.

On Friday, we are offering a Christmas Wreath Making Workshop. Come by or call to get a supply list. We will meet in the evening from 6-9 so that those who work can come and join in.

We are looking forward to our annual visit from the Lighthouse Learning Center next week. We will make ornaments, sing carols, and read Christmas stories.

For more information, call 633-9876.

Wednesday, Dec. 5: Beginner Dominoes 12:30-3:30 p.m., Genealogy 4:30-6:00 p.m., Evening Knitters 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 6: Open Crafting 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fiesta Suave 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Dominoes 12:30-3:30 p.m., Tai Chi – Seated 1:15-2 p.m., Tai Chi-Standing 2-2:45 p.m.

Friday, Dec.  7: Just Sew 9 a.m.-noon, Cribbage Tournament 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Christmas Wreath Making Workshop 6-9 p.m., Open Center Game Night 6-9 p.m.

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

Tuesday, Dec. 11: Mah Jong 10 a.m.- noon, Tuesday Knitting Group 1-3 p.m., Christmas Glassware Painting 3-5 p.m., Writers Group 6 p.m., Recovery and Resilience 6:30 -7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 12: Beginner Dominos 12:30 p.m.- 3 p.m., Evening Knitters 6:30-8:30 p.m., Dumpster Diving Bingo 5:30 – 7 p.m.