AFCI
Free AFCI services: N2N rides, free Home Safety Assessments, and (when available), student help with household chores. 207-824-4444. For information, inquiries, and suggestions – email: agefriendlybethel@gmail.com, visit our FaceBook page or website www.agefriendlybethel.org. We love to hear from you, and you’re welcome to visit our monthly Board meetings.
Community
On Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Telstar High School ($3 fee), the 59th Annual Western Maine Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show will be held.
July 16, Bethel’s summer homecoming festival: craft & food vendors on the town common, parade, live music, kids’ activities, fireworks, and open houses all over town. Rain or shine.
Farmers’ Markets
Bethel: Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 a.m., Norway Savings Bank;
Greenwood: Fridays 4-6 p.m., Greenwood Town Hall on Rte. 26. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., the Saturday Market on Main Street (Methodist Church) Bethel Food Pantry, first and third Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m.-2 a.m.
Community Suppers (free, open to all) – last Wednesday of every month, 4:30-6 p.m., Bethel Alliance Church. Eat-in or take-out.
Conversation, coffee, and a bagel or doughnut, every Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bethel Alliance Church; come for one hour or all four.
Health
From AARP: ‘7 Common Health Problems That Can Strike After 50.’ Some chronic conditions tend to start cropping up in midlife, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer, and anxiety/depression. Read about them at https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2021/chronic-conditions-after-50.html?
And for help in addressing those problems: Healthy Living for ME is offering a variety of workshops in July. See last week’s Bethel Citizen. One of the workshops, Living Well for Better Health, is offered online by program partner, Seniors Plus, Tuesdays, 9-11:30 a.m. from July 12-August 16. This workshop will help participants deal with ongoing problems such as those listed above. Topics covered include handling frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation, appropriate exercises and medication, and communicating with family, friends, and healthcare providers. Free, but registration is required. For more information, or to register: 1-800-620-6036 or www.healthylivingforme.org.
Also from AARP: “13 Free or Low-Cost Things You can do Now to Deal with Loneliness.” Staying close to family and friends is often vital to aging well and living a long, meaningful life. People who connect socially are generally healthier, happier, and better able to confront whatever obstacles are thrown their way, reports show. Conversely, those who are socially isolated may sleep less, abuse alcohol or drugs more, and experience bouts of loneliness. They may suffer from depression or dementia or face other serious health problems. https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2022/dealing-with-loneliness.html?
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