Senior suppers at Holy Family
METHUEN — Senior suppers will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Holy Family Hospital, 70 East St. Cost is $5. Reservations are necessary as tables fill quickly. Call 1-800-488-5959, ext. 375.
Dance raises funds for Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
SALEM, N.H. — Dance the night away for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Derry-Salem Elks Lodge, 39 Shadow Lake Road. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information, call Jennifer Bubert at 603-560-4528.
Leukemia Cup Regatta benefits cancer research
NEWBURYPORT — The American Yacht Club in Newburyport will host its annual Leukemia Cup Regatta presented by Mount Gay Rum on Aug. 2 and 3. The two-day event consists of Saturday and Sunday sailing and a Saturday evening cocktail party and silent auction.
Boat registration is still available. To make a tax-deductible donation, visit www.americanyachtclub.org. Donations can also be mailed to LLS, Attention: Rebecca Longworth, 9 Erie Drive, Suite 101, Natick, MA, 01760.
LLS is a nonprofit organization that relies on individual, foundation and corporate contributions. For more information, contact Longworth at the Massachusetts Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at Rebecca.Longworth@lls.org or by calling 508-810-1318.
Blood drive to be held in Atkinson today
ATKINSON, N.H. — The American Red Cross will be at Palmer Gas-Ermer Oil Company, 13 Hall Farm Road, today from noon to 5 p.m. All donors will receive a free Red Sox T-shirt, a free gift certificate to Edible arrangements, gifts from Bean Towne Coffee House and one donor will win a $50 gift certificate to an area restaurant. For information, call 603-898-7986.
Exercise program for people with arthritis
NORTH ANDOVER — The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, a free low-impact class designed for those with arthritis, is being offered to the public through a six-week course at Ashland Farm at North Andover, 700 Chickering Road. A kick-off event for the class will take place Thursday, July 31, at 9:30 a.m. The exercise sessions will run for one hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. beginning Aug. 5. For information or to register, call 978-683-1300.
Smoking cessation program offered
METHUEN — An eight-week "Kick the Habit: Quit Smoking — Smoking Cessation Program" will meet starting Monday, July 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Classroom 1, Holy Family Hospital, 70 East St. A $25 deposit is returned upon completion of the program. To register, call 1-800-488-5959, ext. 375.
Yoga retreat to be held at Rolling Ridge
NORTH ANDOVER — Drishti Yoga & Wellness of North Andover will host a Yoga and Wellness Retreat from Aug. 9 to 10 on the waterfront estate of Rolling Ridge Retreat Center. The retreat includes yoga classes, workshops on nutrition, wellness, and ayurveda, meals, overnight accommodations or day-only options, swimming, and time for relaxation.
Prices vary based on registration options. Forms are available at www.drishtiyogaandwellness.com. Registration deadline is Aug. 1. For more information, call 978-387-0126 or e-mail drishtiyogini@yahoo.com.
Yard sale is fundraiser for Katydid Foundation
HAVERHILL — A two-day yard sale and raffle will be held tomorrow and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 19-21 Columbia Park. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Katydid Foundation Inc. of Newburyport and Haverhill, which supports housing options for adults with the neurological disorder.
Items available at the yard sale include furniture, air conditioners, a drafting bench, raised panel interior doors, dishes and glasses, clocks, telephones, lamps, a breadmaker, vacuum cleaners, jewelry, new clothing, accessories and handmade crafts. Raffle items were donated by a number of businesses.
For more information, call 978-465-2335 or e-mail aperkins@katydidfoundation.org.
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