We have been so very fortunate to have Dr. Patty Phillips present programs promoting good health through nutrition. She began with “Nutrition For Better Brain Health” in the spring and has continued with a three-part series of Nutrition Workshops concentrating on diabetes, pre-diabetes and hypertension. The series began with preparing easy inexpensive delicious foods that can help control blood sugar, and continued with a session on preparing dishes which incorporate healthy foods into everyday meals and help control blood pressure. The last of the series will be a shopping tour of Hannaford in Boothbay Harbor on Monday, Dec. 18. Participants will learn to read labels and compare ingredients so that the healthy food plan we have learned about is possible and available locally. Dr. Phillps is a wonderful source of information for those who are striving to live a delicious healthy life. Be sure to sign up for this field trip by calling The Community Center or stopping by and adding your name to the signup sheet.

An avid chess player has contacted us about offering classes in chess, playing chess, and starting a chess club. This is an opportunity to learn the intriguing game and to meet some new people. If you are interested, let us know. We have had chess on our wish list for some time. Let’s get it going.

If you need the van to pick you up and take you to walk at the Y or if you need more information about our programs, call 633-9876.

Wednesday, Dec.13: 1-on-1 Computer Help 10 a.m.-noon, Die-cut Greeting Card Workshop 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Beginner Dominoes 11a.m.-2 p.m., Evening Knitters 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thursday,Dec.14: Fiesta Suave 10:30-11:30 a.m., Dominoes 12:30-3:30 p.m., Rug Hooking 1-3 p.m. Increase Inner Peace 2-3 p.m.

Friday, Dec.15: Just Sew 9 a.m.-noon, Cribbage Tournament 10 a.m.-1p.m., People Helping People 1-3 p.m., Genealogy 6-9 p.m., Open Center 6-9 p.m.

Sat. Dec.16: Just Sew 9 a.m-noon.

Monday, Dec.18: Dr. Phillips’ Food Shopping Workshop 10 a.m., Beginner Cribbage 10 a.m., Drop-in Knitting 10 a.m.-noon, Learn to Crochet 10 a.m.-noon, Veterans Advice 10 a.m.-noon

Tuesday, Dec. 19: Mah Jong 10 a.m.- noon, Tuesday Knitting Group 1-3 p.m., Beginner Mah Jong 1-3 p.m., People Helping People Advice 1-3 p.m., Boothbay Writers Group 6 p.m., Recovery & Resilience Support Group 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 20: Die-cut Greeting Card Workshop 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Beginner Dominoes 11 a.m.-2 p.m, Seated Tai Chi 1:15-1:45 p.m., Standing Tai Chi 2-3 p.m., NAMI Support Group 6-7:30 p.m., Evening Knitters 6:30-8:30 p.m.