Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Hosting Fall Luncheon

All welcome for a midday meal, information sharing, and a time for friendship

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The Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) Auxiliary is hosting its annual fall luncheon on Wednesday, October 22, from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the New Sharon Methodist Church. The luncheon includes two guest speakers, followed by lunch with turkey and gravy, various casseroles, and dessert.

 

At 11 a.m. Rebecca Gagnon-Pillsbury, a physical therapist and Franklin Memorial Hospital’s caregiver of the year, will discuss lymphedema treatment. She has built a successful lymphedema program at FMH over the last 10 years, treating patients who have survived cancer and now deal with longstanding complicated diagnoses requiring lymphatic drainage. Patients are usually seen in two-hour sessions, requiring extensive hands-on manual lymph drainage for the entire treatment.

 

At approximately 11:30 a.m. Lori Lewis, board member and campaign co-chair for the Western Maine Play Museum, will speak about upcoming plans for the museum. The organization plans to renovate donated property located in downtown Wilton, and to furnish it with educational exhibits so kids have an opportunity to play and learn all at once. The children’s museum hopes to open its doors in the summer of 2015.

 

“This luncheon is a time to learn more about what’s happening in our community, and to socialize with friends and enjoy a delicious meal,” said Jill Gray, Auxiliary staff liaison. “Anyone is welcome to attend.”

 

The cost is $10 per person. An RSVP is requested by October 16 by calling Priscilla Smith at 645-2453.