We know that older adults are more able to remain in their communities if:
1. Appropriate social opportunities are offered. (Just look at all the local events listed below.)
2. There are transportation options to get there. (AFCI’s Neighbor to Neighbor Rides program.)
3. There is help with household chores. (AFCI Handy Neighbor Program)
4. Residents feel safe in their homes. (In AFCI’s Home Safety Assessment Program, a licensed Occupational Therapist visits a home to assess danger areas that could be improved with simple modifications. For more information, Brie Weisman – 207-364-7056)
5. There are appropriate health and recreational opportunities. (Many local options, as well as AFCI’s partnership programs: Walk the Gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-2 at the Gould Academy Field House; the Safe Bethel Walking Trails map, available in many local sites.)
6. Valuable community services are available. (The AFCI Resource Directory describes valuable local and statewide services: www.agefriendlybethel.org/directory-of-local-servvices.html or contact us to receive a pdf copy.)
Community
From www.bethelmaine.com:
Sunday, April 2: Rotary Country Breakfast at the Gracenote Inn.
Tuesday, April 4, 3-4: Teen Tech Tutors at the Bethel Library.
Wednesday, April 5, 6-7 pm – Baby Birds webinar (Zoom link sent upon registration: www.mahoosuc.org/events-1) – free; donations welcome.
Thursday, April 6, 3-5: Aromatherapy class at the Bethel Library. For more information, https://www.bethellibraryassociation.org/ or 824-2520. And more! See the links below – and remember you may get a Neighbor to Neighbor ride to any local events – just call our service number below.
Bethel Chamber of Commerce “Events” (www.bethelmaine.com):
Offerings from the Bethel Library (www.bethellibraryassociation.org/ On the right panel, click on “Calendar and Recent Events.”)
Classes at the Senior College (Contact us to request a digital course bulletin.) On April 13, 4:30-6:30, “Spring Forward; Tune Up for Spring.”
Technology classes – all free! Professionally-led, in-person classes at Telstar and Bethel Library – also available online. FMI and to register: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/about-ndec-classes/. You may also register on a paper copy at the Library or call Telstar at 824-2136, ext. 1340.
Community Suppers– the last Wednesday each month, 4:30-6, Bethel Alliance Church.
Conversation, coffee, and a bagel or doughnut, Thursdays, 9-noon, Bethel Alliance Church.
Movies: The Gem Theater (thegemtheater.com).
Bethel Food Pantry: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 9-11.
All AFCI services are free. To request an N2N ride or other service: 207-824-4444. For information, inquiries and suggestions – email: agefriendlybethel@gmail.com, visit our Facebook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org. We love to hear from you!
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