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Page A, The Bridgton News, January 27, 2011
Winter fitness
Playground benefit
With colors of the stools used by the patrons, it seemed that this particular piece was made for display on this particular wall. The painting was done by artist Gifford D. Pierce, who was born in Worcester, Mass. His credentials as an artist and a professor are lengthy, having attended Yale University and served as a member of the faculty in the architecture department of Rhode Island School of Design, Montana State, Carnegie Mellon and the University of Idaho. His artworks were based entirely on geometric studies in color and form in large dimensions. The works displayed at the library were donated by Pierce’s sister and brother-inlaw Nancy and Eliot Lilien, longtime summer residents of Lovell and longtime supporters of the library. The library appreciates the opportunity to display the painting for the enjoyment of the patrons.
Benefits of Tai Chi
By Brian Grennan, Taoist Tai squeezed back to the heart. The Chi Society™ Instructor blood in the artery flows easier Start your new year off right and fuller; and the looser joints by committing to improving will let the blood flow through your health, your balance, your without impediment. With good flexibility and your mental agil- circulation, the body will heal ity — through regular tai chi and rejuvenate itself naturally. practice. Physical benefits of tai chi Taoist Tai Chi®, located at include improved lymphatic, 41Depot Street in Bridgton, nervous and digestive systems. continuously starts new class- There is also a reduction in pain, es for beginners interested in better sleep patterns, increased learning how to strengthen their energy, improved balance, and bodies and improve mental acu- better motor coordination. ity. Mental benefits are numerHow does tai chi work? Tai ous, as well: reduced stress and chi exercise allows the body anxiety, increased ability to to rejuvenate itself naturally. relax, better concentration and During tai chi practice, the focus, and an enhanced sense muscles and tendons are alter- of wellbeing. nately stretching and relaxFor more information, coning. That makes them flexible tact Brian at phf@fairpoint. HIRAM — The Wednesday and the joints become looser. net. Knitting Group meets every During the stretching and relaxBrian is a participant in the week at Soldiers Memorial ing, blood in the veins is being TAI CHI, Page 10A Library, 85 Main Street, from noon to 2 p.m. New members 5D A are always welcome. ’RE WE YS-A E W EN EK The third Wednesday Book OP Discussion Group’s next meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. to noon. The title is My Pasta • Seafoods • Yardbird • Home of the Puffa Steak World is an Island by Elisabeth Ogilive. Check with the library for available copies. Watch for further information about their program with local singer/songwriter Katherine Rhoda on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Hours at the library are Tuesdays from 2 to 5 p.m., and relax with us at Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday The Caswell House! from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ACCESSIBLE BY SNOWMOBILE For more information, call 6254650 or visit www.soldiers.lib. DAILY LUNCH AND DINNER SPECIALS me.us or visit on Facebook under Winter Hours: Wed. – Sun., 11 A.M. ’Til Closing Soldiers Memorial Library.
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(Continued from Page A) For trail suggestions, contact your recreation department or visit the webpages of Loon Echo Land Trust and Lakes Environmental Association. Book club/snowshoe program If you’d prefer to explore the outdoors in a group setting, rather than going solo, Casco Recreation is offering a unique opportunity: A book club/snowshoe program, led by an experienced snowshoe guide. Join others in a 45-minute snowshoe every Tuesday morning starting at 10:30 a.m. for a trek that will leave from the Casco Recreation Department. At 11:15 a.m., the snowshoers will reconvene at the center for hot drinks, healthy snacks, and a lively book discussion. The first book will be Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love. Feel free to participate in one or both activities. To learn more and sign up for this great program, visit: http://cascomaine. org/CM_REC_FallWinter.php or call 627-4515. Indoor walking/fitness If you’re looking for alternatives to outdoor activities, Casco Recreation, Crooked River and Windham/Raymond Adult Education departments and the Bridgton Community Center all offer opportunities for indoor walking. The Bridgton Community Center even offers rides to Bridgton walkers. To arrange for a ride, call 647-3116. Meet new people and experience the relaxation that comes with stretch-
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REDNECK LOUNGE DANCE CLUB • BAR & GRILL • SPECIAL EVENTS ENTERTAINMENT EVERY NIGHT!
Tom’s Homestead 1821 Restaurant Open Year Round
Located in the Magic Lantern Theatre
Wed., Thurs. & Sun. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dining Room Closed Mon. & Tues. Serving Pub Menu.
SUPERBOWL SUNDAY
Fine Dining
Drink & Food Specials All Day!
FRI. & SAT. NIGHT
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Come and experience the taste of our hardwood-fired char grill.
Celebrate VALENTINE’S DAY Sunday, February 13th featuring a classic romantic film on the big screen in the pub.
TUES. – FRI., 5 P.M. TO 8 P.M.
DINNER SPECIAL Appetizers To Share • Two Dinners • Dessert To Share Complimentary Champagne, Rose & Chocolate
LUNCH 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. • DINNER 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Reserve Now • One Seating at 6:00 p.m.
Check Out Happy Hour Tues-Fri. 4-7 p.m. Cribbage Night – Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.
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Fryeburg Academy’s Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center
THE DELTA KNIGHTS at 9:30 p.m. JIMMY & THE SOUL CATS at 9:30 p.m. BRAY’S JAM SESSION 8:00 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 30th
ALL MUSICIANS WELCOME!
NAPLES WINTER CARNIVAL
JOIN IN THE FUN… We will be having a Snow Sculpting Contest at Bray’s… Feb. 12th from 1 to 4 p.m. Prizes! Free Hot Chocolate & Cookies for participants!
Wed., Feb. 2nd
WEDNESDAY APRÉS SKI SPECIAL 5:00 – 9:30 p.m.
th Friday, Jan. 28
CIA Graduate Chef/Owner
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Thursday Nights • $11.95 • 1 lb. steamed mussels or clams • Pint of beer or house wine • Fresh bread from Vintage Baking Co.
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$10 Adults • $5-Seniors (65+) • $5 Non-FA Students
February 3, 2011 • 7-10 PM
literature, King Lear explores the very nature of human existence: love and duty, power and loss, good and evil. $22 Adults • $18-Seniors (65+) • $15 Students
February 4, 2011 • 7:30-10 PM
FA Film Series
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RAFFLE & PRIZES
A TIN MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION CENTER FUNDRAISER
FLYFISHING FILM TOUR 2011
Cutting-edge films showing the adventure and excitement of fly fishing! TICKETS: $12 in Advance & Students • $15 at the Door
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An evening of beautiful music not to be missed! Due to a generous grant there is no charge for FA students!
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Romantic Dining Room and Lively Pub Open Thursday – Monday, 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. 548 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME 207-935-3442 www.OxfordHouseInn.com
The Portland String Quartet
The National Theatre of London HD presents
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January 31st, 2011 • 7:30 PM
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Fri., Jan. 28th
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ing your muscles and breathing deeply. Walking is great for getting your heart pumping and is gentle on your joints. It’s free and requires no special gear; just a pair of sneakers. The Crooked River Adult Education Center takes it one step further with its Lifetime Fitness Program. For $60, you will receive access to eight weeks of fitness classes, five days a week if you choose. The “Early Bird Fitness” class if offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6 to 7 a.m. It combines cardio, strength training and flexibility exercises. “Cardio and Core” is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. This class focuses on improving cardiovascular fitness, burning calories and strengthening your midsection. These classes are for all different fitness levels. For more information, contact Crooked River Adult Education at 627-4291, ext. 21, or visit their website: http://crookedriver.maineadulted.org/courses/ course/lifetime_fitness Fitness and outdoor recreation is for everyone and the Lakes Region has a treasure trove of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities — most of which don’t require expensive gear or large fees. There are many trails, fields, and forests that are open to the public, as well as community gathering spaces for you to use. For more information about how to access these opportunities, contact your local recreation or adult education department. They would love to hear from you.
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(Continued from Page A) on the Kezar Country Club property groomed for those who would like to use them. These trails are for cross-county only so please, snowmobilers, don’t try to use them. Mother Seton House update: at the latest check, we are now in 73rd place. If the house can continue in the top hundred they can go on to February. There is now a new incentive for those voting to get a new person to vote and we get an extra vote. Someone remarked “if we keep going it might just take nine months to win this contest just like having a baby.” Don’t quit on the house now — keep voting, please. Well we’re all disappointed again because the New England Patriots lost, but there will still be a Super Bowl game. Because of the great response to the lobster roll sale, the Fryeburg Academy Softball parents, through the Raiders Booster Club, are bring them back again. Anyone living in the SAD 72 area or Bridgton, Cornish, North Conway/Conway area can call for a lobster roll to be delivered to your door on Sunday, Feb. 6 between 3 and 5 p.m. To order, you can go online to raidersboosterclub@yahoo.com and order the number of rolls including your name, address and phone number. You can also call Stacy McConkey at 3200006, Val Tripp at 557-2566 or Coach Fred Apt at 935-3019. The amount of people needed to make this fundraiser a success is testament to the amount of support and respect the softball team receives from the booster and family members. The lobster rolls are $8 each and must be paid for on delivery with the correct amount, or beforehand. The academy’s softball team has brought great success to the program, and this is a great way to support them. Since the opening of the addition to the library, there have been many works of art displayed there. One such piece of art is the painting hung over the computers in the young adult section of the library.
BIDDING BEGINS AT 6:30 WHEN DOORS OPEN
Please confirm show dates and start times on our website: www.fryeburgacademy.org For ticket information please contact the Box Office, 935-9232