AFCI
The AFCI mission is “to explore ways to make the community more supportive of healthy aging and to enable people to stay in their homes and communities as they age.” We wish we had the resources to fill more needs, but we do have some important services (request information below).
Perhaps you are a little insecure about falling in your home: AFCI can provide – free of charge – an Occupational Therapist to come and assess both your capacity for avoiding falls and the potential danger spots in your home.
Perhaps you can no longer drive yourself to social, shopping, and medical engagements – or a family member is unable to help on a consistent basis. AFCI’s Neighbor to Neighbor Rides program can help.
Perhaps you could use some help with simple household chores. Our Handy Neighbor Program with Telstar students may be able to help. Give us a call!
Community
Bethel Food Pantry, first and third Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Wednesday, February 23, 4:30-6 p.m.: Community Supper (free) at the Bethel Alliance Church. Eat-in or take out.
The 20 RePant “elves” thank the community for their support of the Bethel District Exchange programs. You may buy their unique bags at a number of stores: The Gem Theater, Barking Dawg, True North, the Riverview Motel, and the Bethel Inn Ski Center. 100% of the proceeds go toward the Bethel Area Food Pantry, Smile Fund/Assistance with Denture Expenses, the School Backpack Program/Food for Crescent Park Students, and the Telstar Resource Closet. If you’d like to volunteer with the group, you may contact Sue Lowe at 603-534-9744.
A Presidents’ Week special at The Gem Theater (thegemtheater.com): FREE Science on Screen Event, Tuesday, February 22, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 1-1:30: Erika Rhile, Marine Ecologist and Marine Mammal Response Volunteer, “Responding to Stranded Marine Mammals on the Coast of Maine.”
Health, tips
Are you looking for flexible housing options for you or a loved one? This seminar may offer some valuable ideas. To participate:
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To request N2N free rides, Handy Neighbor Household Chores, or free Home Assessments: 207-824-4444. For more information or inquiries and suggestions – email: agefriendlybethel@gmail.com, visit our FaceBook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org. And look for our flyers in public sites.
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