CORONAVIRUS

All Maine residents over 16 years old are now eligible for COVID 19 vaccinations, and It’s very exciting how easy it is to get a vaccination these days – some without a prior appointment. FMI visit the AFCI website: www.agefriendlybethel.org. or https://www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines/vaccination-sites#mobileunits.

OPPORTUNITIES

AFCI/ Telstar Interact Handy Neighbor Day June 5: students will get community service credit by performing your spring outdoor chores (to request student help: 824-4444).

The next Community Supper at the Bethel Alliance Church is on Wednesday, May 26, 4:30-6:00. Go to the church parking lot; meals are delivered to your car. If you cannot drive yourself, AFCI can deliver your food – call 824-4444 at least two days ahead.

The Bethel Library has announced new hours: Monday and Wednesday, 9:00-1:00 and Tuesday and Thursday, noon-5:00. Maine CDC protocol will be followed: masks are mandatory to enter, maximum 3 patrons at one time. 15 minutes stay time. During these same hours you may also visit the book shed, where patrons may purchase hardcover books for 1$ and paperbacks for $.50.

SeniorsPlus announces their May programs on legal planning, Tai Chi for Health & Balance, chronic disease self-management workshops, and more: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/SeniorsPlus–Online-Education-Center-Offerings-for-May-2021.html. Also of interest, offered by the Aroostock Area Agency on Aging: Bingocize, an evidence-based falls prevention program combining exercise, education, and Bingo. It is through Zoom and is open to people statewide, Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00-10:00 beginning May 3.  To register, call 764-3396.

AARP

Tired of robocalls and want to know how to get rid of them? AARP has advice: The Definitive Guide to Reducing Robocalls (https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2021/robocalls-rise.html?)

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is delaying for 19 months the day it will begin enforcing the Real ID law until May 3, 2023. https://www.aarp.org/travel/travel-tips/transportation/info-2019/real-id-guide.html?

How to protect your COVID-19 vaccination card (hint: don’t laminate it): https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2021/vaccine-card-safety.html.

AFCI phone: 207-824-4444, email: [email protected], visit our FaceBook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org. On the website are two pdf’s that can be emailed to you: the Resource Directory of local and statewide services, and AFCI’s flyer that describes our services. Watch on the website for an alert on the start-up of our N2N Rides Program.