DEAR SUN SPOTS: As the number of folks coming to The Drop-in Center at 121 Mill St. in Auburn increases and new people grace us with their presence, we have a need for more Saturday volunteers.

If you’re interested in joining us in this work, please message me or contact Kitsie at [email protected]. At the Drop-in Center, we have a supportive team of individuals and offer training for all our volunteers. If you have a few hours a month to share, join us. It is good work!

We also have a need for lightweight summer blankets and foil emergency blankets. — Sue, no town

ANSWER: The Drop-in Center is a low-barrier resource center that welcomes the unhoused and strives to build a safe community that welcomes everyone.

They serve a light breakfast and a full lunch on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Toiletries, clothing, food and survival gear are offered to the guests. Donations are also accepted at those times. For more information, including updates, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/716529479663868.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: New Beginnings, Inc. at 134 College St. in Lewiston makes a difference in the lives of homeless youth. We are in need of the following items for our clients: deodorant (both masculine and feminine), masculine body wash, toothpaste, conditioner and shampoo, backpacks, sweatpants, masculine pants, masculine t-shirts, sweatshirts, feminine shirts and pants, brushes and combs, tents, phone chargers and wall jacks — all styles, shoes, men’s and women’s underwear all sizes and styles, towels, milk and sliced cheese.

You can also make a financial donation by going to https://newbeginmaine.org/donations/give/. For more information, call 795-4077. — No name, Lewiston

ANSWER: Each year New Beginnings provides hundreds of children, teens and young adults with opportunities for the safety, connection and growth that all people need to thrive.

New Beginnings has served runaway and homeless youth and Maine families in crisis since 1980. Their complete continuum of services provides an essential safety net for young people in Maine who don’t have stable family support and are at risk of homelessness. The 24-hour help line is 795-4070.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I really enjoy playing word games on the computer but don’t want to end up on any bad websites where my personal information could be stolen. Can other readers please recommend some for me? I am in my 80s and want to play but am cautious. — Maryann, no town

ANSWER: I understand your concerns and am sure other Sun Spotters will reach out with information about the sites they use.

I’m an AARP member and there are quite a few games to play on their site (https://www.aarp.org/games/ ). There are quite a few games there. The New York Times has both free and paid versions of Wordle (https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html). There is also Words with Friends  (https://wordswithfriends.com/) that is also free.

Of course, use a strong password for these sites and don’t give out any of your personal information to other players that you don’t know. Have fun!

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