L-A ROTARY CLUB SUPPORTS ALZHEIMER ASSOCIATION OF MAINE

 

 

Auburn – On behalf of Lewiston-Auburn Lunch Club Rotarians, President Monica Millhime (second from LEFT), along with Belinda Valee, and Rotarians Cheryl McKeone and Tom MacDonald presented a $2,000 check to Peter Baker (pictured center), from the Alzheimer's Association Maine Chapter.   “Thank you for your $2,000 contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, shares Laurie Trenholm, Executive Director.  “Your support will provide immediate assistance to the people in Maine affected by Alzheimer’s disease, their families and caregivers.”  The donation was made possible through the successful sales and support of the Rotary Community Cookbook. Fellow first year Rotarian, Lorraine Bard, championed and complied the cookbook on behalf of our Club.  Unfortunately, she unavailable for the presentation.  “On behalf of the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary Club, we wish to express our gratitude to all of our past and present Rotarians, families and friends who shared their culinary delights,” shared Millhime.  “Our heart and thoughts go out to those afflicted with this debilitating disease and hope a cure will be discovered soon.”  A limited number of cookbooks are still available at two convenient locations in Auburn at Ann's Flower Shop, 36 Millet Drive, Auburn and The Village Inn, 165 High Street, Auburn.  Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 helpline is 800.272.3900.  The L- A Rotary Club meets every Thursday at the Village Inn, Auburn from noon to 1 p.m. Reservations are not required at the luncheon.  FMI on future Rotary speakers, contact President and Program Chair, Monica Millhime, 713.7045 or email millhime@myfairpoint.net.  Events and other club information are posted at www.lewistonauburnrotary.org and www.facebook.com/lewistonmainerotary/.