CAMDEN -- Healthy vision will be the focus of the meeting of thearea's Parkinson's Disease Support Group noon-1:45 p.m. Tuesday,June 5, on the first floor of the Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill.
Dr. Robert Dreher, a Rockland-based ophthalmologist, will discussnormal, age-related changes in eyesight as well as vision issuescommon among those with Parkinson's disease.
Attendees are asked to bring a lunch. Quarry Hill providesbeverages and desserts.
For information, call Carol Witham at 236-0844.
Student named to leadership program
JONESPORT -- Jonesport-Beals High School nominated Brianna Cironeto participate in the Maine Youth Leadership Program. She is thedaughter of Stephen and Barbara Cirone of Jonesport. She attendedthe program May 17-20 at University of Southern Maine, Gorham.
Library honors memory of benefactor
WASHINGTON -- The Joseph A. Lalli Honor Board was unveiled at atea held recently at Gibbs Library. The board was created tocommemorate Lalli's major donation to the library.
Guest speaker at the tea was local realtor Rick Whelan who workedclosely with Lalli as he built affordable housing and developed landalong Route 17.
Lalli's contribution came in the early years of the library andhelped build the endowment fund that provides ongoing support forlibrary operations.
The board will include the names of other major library donors.The first name to be installed is that of Frances Shroyer, aWashington resident until her death last year.
'Frances Shroyer's donation helped our library complete majorcapital investments,' said Robert Marks, Gibbs Library trustee.'Because of her generosity, the library could install new carpetingand air-conditioning. We are deeply grateful for her support.'
Senior citizens group plans trip to see musical
BUCKSPORT -- Bucksport Senior Citizens will sponsor a trip to theMaine State Music Theater on Thursday, June 21, to see the Broadwaymusical 'A Chorus Line.' The cost is $65 per person and includesbalcony seating for the 2 p.m. show. The trip is open to seniors andfamily members. A deposit of $30 is required by June 5. The balancemust be paid by June 15.
The bus will depart the Senior Center 11 a.m. and a stop will bemade in Winthrop for stretch break. Bring a lunch.
On the return trip, the bus will stop at the Topsham Fair Mallfor dinner, which trip participants must pay on their own.
For information or to make a reservation, call 469-3632.
