The Thankful Bowdoinhammer

What are you Thankful for, Bowdoinhammer?

I’ll go first. This year, I’m thankful for…

• I finally had the gumption to quit a toxic job after almost 20 years, and it couldn’t have happened without the emotional support of my family. The experience taught me to put more value on my mental health and cut out those who don’t value me.

• I was lucky in that I was able to take the summer off. The kids and I did a whole lot of nothing (watching movies) and it was perfect.

• I found a better job without really trying.

• All my loved ones are healthy, and seem to be happy.

• Last but not least, You. I started the website a little over a year ago, and the Newsletter about 4 months ago. Every time I log into this dashboard to whip something up, there are more of you! The words of encouragement and donations do so much to keep this thing going. All of this growth comes from the word-of-mouth from this tremendous community, and I am truly humbled and thankful.

No, I’m not crying. My eyes are just a little sweaty today.

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This is what’s happening (or not) this week:

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH

• Open Pottery Studio at the Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) 6pm to 8pm. Max capacity is 10 people and it is first come first served. $10 suggested donation.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST

• Storytime for Preschoolers and their Grown-ups with Miss Kate at the Bowdoinham Public Library (13a School St.) 10am.

• Recycling Drop-off at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) Noon to 6pm.

• Merryreading Book Store OPEN at Merrymeeting Hall (Basement entrance around back, 27 Main St.) 1pm to 5pm.

• From Cover to Cover: The Art of Book Covers, exhibit by the Bowdoinham Public Library at Merrymeeting Arts Center Gallery (9 Main St.) 1pm to 5pm.

• Merrymeeting Dance Alinement's weekly line dancing at Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 5:30pm to 7:30pm. FMI: call George Oliver (207) 666-3589.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND

• Town office will be opening early 8 am on Wednesday before Thanksgiving and closing at noon.

• MSAD 75 No School.

• Bridge players can enjoy weekly game play at the Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Post Rd.) 9:30am to Noon. FMI: Judy Gray, 666-3025. The group welcomes all players. Current players range from high scoring duplicate players to seniors who played in college and newbies who have taken a class.

• All are welcome at The Clothes Closet at the house behind Bowdoinham Nazarene Church (7 School St.) 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Taking donations of clean clothes in good condition.

• In-person shopping for ALL Bowdoin and Bowdoinham residents at the Bowdoinham Food Pantry (9 Main St.) 4pm to 6pm.

• Silver Striders Walking Club in the Bowdoinham Community School gymnasium (23 Cemetery Rd.) 4:30 to 7pm. Please be sure to bring clean shoes to wear when inside the school!

• Pickleball in the Bowdoinham Community School gymnasium (23 Cemetery Rd.) 4:30 to 8pm. This is open to adults of any age and ability. The group has friendly games with mixed levels of competition. New to Pickleball and want to learn? Stop by and check it out!

• Open Pottery Studio at the Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) 6pm to 8pm. Max capacity is 10 people and it is first come first served. $10 suggested donation. CLOSED

• Mid-Week Bible Study and Prayer Gathering at the Second Baptist Church (1 Church St.) 6:30pm.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD THANKSGIVING

• The Town Office will be closed.

• MSAD 75 No School.

• Trash Pick-up Day. Pick-up times vary. Trash tags are $3 each and can be purchased at the Town Office and The Bowdoinham Country Store. Trash pick-up will be on Saturday.

• Intermediate Yoga Class with Ann Flannery at Merrymeeting Hall (27 Main St.) 8am to 9:30am. $15. FMI: [email protected].

• Recycling Drop-off at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) 8am to 4pm.

• Cribbage hosted by Age Friendly Bowdoinham at the Bowdoinham Fire Station (57 Post Rd.) 9:30am to Noon.

• Merryreading Book Store OPEN at Merrymeeting Hall (Basement entrance around back, 27 Main St.) 1pm to 5pm.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH

• The Town Office will be closed.

• MSAD 75 No School.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH

• Trash Pick-up Day. Pick-up times vary. Trash tags are $3 each and can be purchased at the Town Office and The Bowdoinham Country Store.

• The Bowdoinham FREE Gift Shop is open at the Bowdoinham Recycling Barn (243 Post Rd.) 8am to 4pm.

• Recycling Drop-off at the Public Works Facility (121 Pond Rd.) 8am to 4pm.

• Open Pottery Studio at the Merrymeeting Arts Center Studio (9 Main St.) 9am to 11am. Max capacity is 10 people and it is first come first served. $10 suggested donation.

• Merryreading Book Store OPEN at Merrymeeting Hall (Basement entrance around back, 27 Main St.) 9am to 4pm.

• From Cover to Cover: The Art of Book Covers, exhibit by the Bowdoinham Public Library at Merrymeeting Arts Center Gallery (9 Main St.) 9am to 4pm.

• Holiday Market at the Hive (Dandelion Spring Farm, 961 Ridge Rd.) 11am to 3pm. FREE to attend. Family friendly curated holiday market of Maine artisans and farmers.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH

• Ultimate Frisbee Pick-up Game at the Bowdoinham Community School (23 Cemetery Rd.) 9am. All ages and abilities welcome.

• Bowdoinham Second Baptist (1 Church St.) Sunday Service 10am.

• Bowdoinham Church of the Nazarene (7 school St.) Sunday School 10am, Service 11am.

• Harpswell Community Swim at the Greason Pool, Bowdoin College (35 Watson Drive, Brunswick) 4:30 to 5:30pm. Open and FREE to all MSAD 75 Residents. Pre-Registration and proof of Medical Insurance is required. Limited to 75 people per session. FMI: (207) 833-5771 or [email protected].

As of the publication of this email, these events are current. Some events may cancel or change without notice. Check out Bowdoinhammer.com for an up-to-date list of events.

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I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving.

You can send electronic-mail with any questions/comments/suggestions/jokes to [email protected].

I would like to leave you with the following quote to ponder as we enter the giving season…

❤️ 

Rodney