La Rencontre on October 5

LEWISTON — The Franco-American Heritage Center is pleased to announce its offerings for the monthly La Rencontre luncheon, scheduled for Friday, October 5. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m., is $7, and happens in the Franco Center's Heritage Hall at 46 Cedar Street in Lewiston.

The lunch will be a ham dinner. The featured entertainment will be a musical presentation by vocalist Larry Gowell. Also, in addition, the Franco Center will be screening a short film on the History of the Sisters of Charity.

RSVPs for La Rencontre can be made by calling Claudette at 786-6936 or the Franco Center at 783-1585.

Local singer Larry Gowell will be making his Franco Center debut, performing a program of classics of American song from Broadway, inspirational, and pop music genres. Once a professional athlete playing for the likes of the New York Yankees, Gowell now spends his days as a semi-professional musician and, when time permits, insurance salesman and church choir member.

At La Rencontre, three of Larry's albums will be available for any donation that one wants to give. Half of the proceeds from the sales of "Music For The Soul," "Movie Scores & Broadway Hits" and "Christmas Classics" will go directly to the Good Shepherd Food Bank. Gowell states, "I just got started and I have already raised $255 in two public concerts so far. A lot of hungry people all around us need our help."

The Franco Center presents La Rencontre as a way to reconnect with, entertain and enjoy the extended Franco-American family in the area. Meals and stories are shared, friends are reunited, and memories are made. All guests are more than welcome to join in.

A fully catered luncheon is offered, followed by a performance, both of which change every month. The fun begins at 11:30 a.m. and continues until 1:30 p.m.

Part of the enjoyment of this gathering is that guests are strongly encouraged to speak in French. If English is spoken, the speaker may be asked to make a small donation, all in good fun, of course.