Vaccinations

Have you been vaccinated yet? For more information: https://www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines/public-faq

https://www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines/vaccination-sites.

And watch for news regarding the availability of vaccinations at the Bethel Family Health Center; when the vaccine is here, they will notify their high priority patients to make appointments.

Or wondering what to expect with your second dose? AARP offers good advice https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2021/what-to-know-before-second-vaccine-dose.html?

Entertainment

Staying entertained when there are few places you can go. The Gem Theater is open again! Of course, you must follow COVID protocol; their guidelines are on their website (info@thegemtheater.com). And so is the listing of their always-fresh movies.

Remember all the virtual opportunities through SeniorsPlus: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1121423523303&ca=85264c9c-43c3-4389-98a7-0df81f606da8.

Maine Memory Network is Maine’s Statewide Digital Museum (https://www.mainememory.net/). Visit it to “Tell future generations about your experience during the Coronavirus pandemic” or to read any of an array of interesting stories from real Mainers.

And here’s an opportunity for you photographers! The Maine Gerontological Society (MGS), a part of the UM Center on Aging, is launching a state-wide photography contest, Focus on Real Aging in Maine (F.R.A.M.E.). They are looking for realistic portrayals of aging in Maine, photographs that celebrate the diversity of older Maine residents’ lives and their contributions to Maine towns, economic vitality, and way of life.

Anyone may enter – amateur or professional, and on March 10 there will be two webinars – one for amateurs, one for professionals – with more guidelines and to offer photography tips. And there are good prizes! For more information: visit the MGS website (https://mainecenteronaging.umaine.edu/maine-gerontological-society/) or the MGS Facebook page. And watch for more details soon in this newspaper.

Do you like WWII novels? AARP describes 18 new ones: https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/books/info-2021/world-war-ii-novels.html?

Caregivers

AARP announces a nationwide Respite Program that offers free help to military caregivers. AARP and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation have teamed up to assist those caring for injured veterans and service members. For more information: https://www.aarp.org/home-family/voices/veterans/info-2021/respite-relief-military-caregivers.html?

Local services

Having trouble keeping those slippery spots at your home tended? An AFCI team can deliver sand to your home. (phone number below)

Need groceries, Walmart orders, or other essential goods delivered? AFCI delivers (phone number below).

The Age-Friendly Community Initiative has incorporated some specific COVID-related projects into our programming, which are listed on our current flyer, available in the Bethel Foodliner.

For more information: phone 207-824-4444, email infoagefriendlybethel@googlegroups.com, visit our FaceBook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org.

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