AFCI’s goal: helping older adults in our community stay safely in their homes and receive necessary services. Toward that goal, do you have ideas for projects AFCI might want to undertake? Are you willing to help? Let us know through the contact information below.

As we’re beginning to emerge from our COVID-induced staying at home, the Age-Friendly Community Initiative is planning ways of interacting with community members. One major event has already been scheduled – put it on your calendar. On the June 14 election day, we will host the culmination of the grant-funded “Our Towns” project. For the better part of a year, we have been working hard to build and decorate benches and tables as gifts to all of our six-member towns: Bethel, Gilead, Greenwood, Hanover, Newry, and Woodstock. “We” is the Congo Craftsmen builders, BAAM (Bethel Area Arts and Music) artists, and Amanda Moran Designs. Watch for more details about the installation celebration in your town.

Community
Read more on the Bethel Chamber website (bethelmaine.com): Spring Fest at Sunday River, Friday-Sunday, April 1-3.

And wow, “a Grateful Dead tribute band like no other!” Bearly Dead band live at the Gem, Saturday, April 9: doors open at 6:00, Family Friendly Set at 7-8:15, Second Set at 8:15. Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can with proceeds benefiting the performers as well as future BAAM programming at The Gem.

At the Bethel Alliance Church: conversation, coffee, and a bagel or doughnut, every Thursday, 9-1; come for one hour or all four.

Community Suppers last Wednesday of each month, 4:30-6 at the Bethel Alliance Church. Eat-in or take-out.

Bethel Food Pantry, first and third Wednesday of each month, 9-2.

MSAD 44 Adult and Continuing Ed tech help on Tuesday evenings – free sessions, but call to reserve a time: 824-2136, x 1340.

Health Tips
Music and Memory program for adults who have Alzheimer’s Disease or other related dementia and their caregivers – offered by SeniorsPlus starting April 1. Presented one on one with caregivers and clients in their homes. For more information, or to schedule an appointment: 207-440-2340 or email [email protected].

All AFCI services are free. To request an N2N ride or a Handy Neighbor Household Chore: 207-824-4444. For information, inquiries, and suggestions – email: [email protected], visit our FaceBook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org. And look for our flyers in public sites.