Morin to describe visit to Turkey

AUBURN — Rachel Morin will share experiences from her recent trip to Turkey, the land of the sultans and the Ottoman Empire, at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Auburn Public Library. The program in the Androscoggin Community Room is in collaboration with Senior College.

Morin, using  photos and narratives, will take the audience to Istanbul, the Mosques, the Spice Market, the Great Bazaar, the ancient Library of Ephesus, plus many more ancient landmarks.

A retired occupational health care manager, Morin is a member of the Lewiston-Auburn Senior College and serves on the board of directors. She is also the columnist/photographer for the Twin City Times.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information about travel and history programs at the library, call 333-6640, ext. 4 or visit www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

SAD 52 March classes are announced

TURNER — Winter/spring classes are announced at SAD 52 Adult & Community Education. Classes during the week of March 18 include:

Appreciation & Gratitude: The one-night class will help build stronger relationships.

Reiki I: Learn about the ancient healing modality. Bring a pillow and blanket.

Stay Fit While You Sit: Learn to prevent or reduce back and neck problems, carpal tunnel syndrome and more while sitting.

Browse, register and pay online at msad52.maineadulted.org.

Adult Education classes listed

PARIS — There are still plenty of classes available at Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Education for March.

Wednesday, March 13: Is Stress Running Your Life? with Chris and Paula Easton, 6 to 8 p.m. One session. Tuition is $25.

Monday, March 18: American Heart Saver first aid/CPR/AED with Angela McAllister, 5 to 8:30 p.m. One week, Monday and Tuesday. Tuition is $75.

Thursday, March 21: Basic Astronomy with Tom Hoffelder, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Four weeks. Tuition is $25.

Wednesday, March 27: Backyard Gardening with Patrick Carson, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Eight weeks. Tuition is $45. Students can purchase book from instructor for $22.

Call 207-743-8842, option 1, or register online at www.sad17.maineadulted.org.

Bridge play results at Armory

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Bridge Club winners at the Lewiston Armory on March 4 were as follows: first, Jan Arey and Linda Leotsakos; second, Rosemarie and Tom Goodwin; third, Paul Sherman and Les Buzzell; first in B, Connie Webster and Larry Fortier.

Winners on March 5 were: first, Paul Sherman and Mike True; second, Jeanine Kivus and David Lock; third, Connie Webster and Rosemarie Goodwin; fourth, Nancy Lindgren and Les Buzzell; first in B, Kathleen Burden and Mary Trafton; second, Marta Clements and Cindy Kirchherr; first in C, Sue Kaluzynski and Donna Bartlett.

Games are played every Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Seniors’ Room at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. A partner is guaranteed and new players are welcome.  Call Rosemarie at 754-1431 for more information.