In: 101 Series, Events

Join us for Mindfulness 101 on Thursday, June 13 at 1:30 pm here at the Thompson Free Library.

Alicia Randolph-Lucchesi, an experienced teacher with an extensive background in many holistic approaches, shares the basic principles & practices of mindfulness. She’ll guide us through a simple meditation and discuss various types of meditation so you can discover which one is right for you—whether you have 2 minutes or 20!

We often hear about the positive health benefits of mindfulness, but how can we make it a part of our daily lives? Alicia will show us how. As she puts it, “We have to tune in to our bodies to understand them better…we hear what’s best for us when we know how to listen…we are mind, body, and spirit. Living mindfully honors this and gives us balance.”

In: Events, Movies

Join us for our monthly free movie night on Friday, May 31 at 6:00 pm! Our feature presentation is the 1971 cult classic that pairs Bud Cort as a dead-pan disillusioned 20-year-old obsessed with suicide and the lovable (and incomparable) Ruth Gordon as a fun-loving 80-year-old eccentric. It’s the darkest of comedies with the coolest of soundtracks (by Cat Stevens). So, don’t be shy, admission is free–and even if you’re miles from nowhere, it really won’t take that long to get to the library.

In: Community, Events

Restructuring Relationships After the Death of a Loved One

People often discover that there are multiple unexpected losses following the death of a loved one. Acquaintances and friends may not know how to interact with the bereaved and begin to withdraw from their relationship. Family relationships often change. The bereaved will attempt to maintain prior relationships, but for whatever reason people may not reciprocate. These losses or significant changes in friendships, family, and connections can make one’s grief and grief journey all the more difficult to navigate.

Dr. Deborah Drew, Professor and Director of Counseling and Human Relations at Husson University and Clinical Consultant for Pine Tree Hospice will be addressing this topic in a special seminar scheduled for Thursday, May 23, from 1-2:30 pm at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft.  This free event is open to everyone in the community.

For further information or to register, please call Pine Tree Hospice at (207) 564-4346.

In: Book Group, Caregiving, Community, Events

The Caregivers Book Group, sponsored by Maine Humanities Council and Pine Tree Hospice, is a great way to learn about caregiving experiences from a variety of perspectives.  Thought provoking readings will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of loss and the American experience.

Our next Book Group meeting is Monday, June 3rd, from 4:00 – 5:30, at the Thompson Free Library in Dover-Foxcroft.  We will be discussing poems in the last section of Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith’s American Anthology, and the novel Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, by Dai Sijie.  All materials are available at the Thompson Free Library.  Our experienced facilitator is Greg Winston, professor of English at Husson University, who asks questions, provides insights, and enjoys learning from the group as much as we enjoy learning from him.

This Book Group is the perfect place to meet new people, connect with friends and enjoy a new reading experience. Please feel free to join us even if you have not had the opportunity to read the material.  For more information, please call Pine Tree Hospice at 564-4346.

In: Arts & Crafts, Children, Community, Events

Sunflowers brighten the day and lighten the mood. The world needs more of that, so come to our Planting Sunflowers program on Thursday, May 30 at 3:30 pm. The seeds will grow in the library windows until they’re ready to plant and then you can take some home; the rest will be donated to the Sunflower Circle in the Children’s Garden at Law Farm. All ages are welcome.

Looking for another way to get involved? Submit your sunflower-themed artwork to Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District’s poster-making contest.