AFCI
The Age-Friendly Community has always tried to be attuned to our community – that is, the six-member towns of Bethel, Gilead, Greenwood, Hanover, Newry, and Woodstock. What has always stood out, from our surveys, as well as those from Heart & Soul and other community exercises in the past, is that our residents agree that this is a wonderful community in which to live and thrive. We know that our residents value the care that community members show each other and those traditions that have made the Bethel Region a very special place.

One of the institutions that are highly valued is the District Exchange in Bethel – what a treasure! I bet you or your friends have benefitted from it in one way or another. A group of passionate volunteers has kept this service thriving, and currently, they are concerned about finding/keeping a home for it which is centrally located, accessible, and affordable. Can we help them search for solutions?

Community

Tutoring on electronic devices – MSAD 44 Adult and Continuing Ed, Tuesdays, half-hour appointments 4-6 p.m. Call for an appointment (207-824-2136 Ext 1340); For more information: https://sad44.coursestorm.com/browse

Pickleball; Valentine Farm pollinator garden and walking trails; Davis Park Walkway, including four exercise stations; map available for walkable trails in Bethel. The Gem Theater (thegemtheater.com).

Community Supper, last Wednesday of each month, 4:30-6 p.m. at the Bethel Alliance Church.

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

41st Annual Bethel Outing Club Ski Sale at the Gould Academy Field House, Friday, October 29, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, October 30, 9 a.m.-noon.

Health
There‘s lots of talk these days about COVID booster shots. The CDC tells us that boosters – at least 6 months after initial vaccination – are recommended for those at high risk, including those over 65 years old. Many people have already received their Pfizer boosters, and others are awaiting Moderna boosters, which have just been approved. The Bethel Family Health Center suggests that people watch for their availability locally, including at the Bethel Walgreens.

AARP explains, “What We Know About Mixing and Matching COVID Vaccines” (https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2021/mixing-matching-covid-vaccines.html?

Also from AARP: “Meal Planning for an Older Adult at Home” https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/home-care/info-2021/meal-planning.html?

To request free rides and other AFCI services: 207-824-4444. For general information or inquiries and suggestions: email: agefriendlybethel@gmail.com, visit our FaceBook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org. And look for our fall/winter flyers in public sites.

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