A benefit for Ron Richard, who is recovering from a stroke last fall, earlier this year raised $1,250 in a collection bucket at Corsetti’s in Westbrook where he worked. Pictured in the front are Jami Pinette and Jen Fecteau and in the back, from left, are Krist Sarchi, Bri Barlow, Emma Berry, Ron Richard, Lela Ferguson, Callie Gorham, Beverly Garrigan, Anthony Rosa, and Tina Lisenbury.

Singing for seniors

The Port City Sound will sing when Westbrook Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April  2, at Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St.

Ann McAlpine, spokeswoman for the seniors, said the club is planning an 11-day trip to Alaska and will leave on Sept. 5. A $900 payment is due now with registration with a final payment due June 1.

For more information, call 854-2705.

Canal presentation

Westbrook Historical Society will hear a presentation about the Cumberland-Oxford Canal when it meets at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St.

A teacher at Westbrook Middle School will discuss what students learned and what they accomplished in studying the canal, which operated 1830-1870.